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Media player key - play/stop

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Media player key - next/fast forward

Screen light sensor

Volume, digital zoom keys

Battery cover

Keylock switch

Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) slot

Loudspeaker

Media player key - previous/rewind

External display

Main camera

*Video call camera may not be available in every market.

Getting started

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Summary of Contents for Walkman W508

Page 1: ...video clips 30 Video player 30 Radio 31 MusicDJ 32 Record sound 32 Imaging 33 Using the camera 33 More camera features 34 Viewing and tagging photos 34 Using photos 35 Working with photos 35 Sending content to a Web site 36 Printing photos 37 Transferring and handling content 38 Handling content in the phone 38 Sending content to another phone 38 Using a USB cable 39 Transferring content to and fr...

Page 2: ...chronising using an Internet service 53 More features 53 Flight mode 53 Update Service 53 Gesture control 54 Location services 54 Alarms 55 Calendar 56 Notes 57 Tasks 57 Profiles 57 Time and date 58 Theme 58 Main menu layout 58 Ringtones 58 Screen orientation 59 Games 59 Applications 59 Locks 60 IMEI number 61 Style Up covers 61 Using the flip 62 Troubleshooting 63 Common questions 63 Error messag...

Page 3: ...ty or quality of any additional content or any other third party content Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content Smart Fit Rendering is a trademark or a registered trademark of ACCESS Co Ltd Bluetooth is a trademark or a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such mark by Sony Ericsson...

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Page 5: ...ly depict the actual phone Instruction symbols These symbols may appear in the User guide Note Tip Warning Use a selection or navigation key to scroll and select See Navigation on page 13 Getting started Assembly Before you start using your phone you need to insert a SIM card and the battery To insert the SIM card 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Slide the SIM card into its holder with the gold colour...

Page 6: ... card which you get from your network operator contains information about your subscription Always turn off your phone and detach the charger before you insert or remove the SIM card You can save contacts on the SIM card before you remove it from your phone See To copy names and numbers to the SIM card on page 20 PIN You may need a PIN Personal Identification Number to activate the services and fu...

Page 7: ...n to this User guide Feature guides and more information are available at www sonyericsson com support Help and information are also available in your phone To access the User guide Select Menu Settings User help User guide To view tips and tricks Select Menu Settings User help Tips and tricks To view information about functions Scroll to a function and select Info if available In some cases Info ...

Page 8: ...iew the screen 2 Remove the charger by tilting the plug upwards You can use your phone while it is charging You can charge the battery at any time and for more or less than 2 5 hours You can interrupt the charging without damaging the battery 8 Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 9: ...3 Screen 4 Selection keys 5 Call key 6 Activity menu key 7 Microphone 8 Connector for charger handsfree and USB cable 9 End key On off key 10 C key Clear 11 Navigation key 12 Silent key Getting started 9 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 10: ...6 Volume digital zoom keys 17 Battery cover 18 Keylock switch 19 Memory Stick Micro M2 slot 20 Loudspeaker 21 Media player key previous rewind 22 External display 23 Main camera Video call camera may not be available in every market 10 Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 11: ...oDJ MusicDJ Remote control Record sound Demo tour Media Photo Music Video Games Web feeds Settings WALKMAN Settings General Profiles Time date Language Update service Gesture control Voice control New events Shortcuts Flight mode Security Setup wizard Accessibility Phone status Master reset Sounds alerts Ring volume Ringtone Silent mode Increasing ring Vibrating alert Message alert Key response Di...

Page 12: ...Data communication Internet settings Streaming settings Message settings SIP settings Accessories User help User guide Settings download Basic setup Tips and tricks Some menus are operator network and subscription dependent You can use the navigation key to scroll between tabs in submenus For more information see Navigation on page 13 12 Getting started This is an Internet version of this publicat...

Page 13: ...eturn to standby Press To navigate your media 1 Select Menu Media 2 Scroll to a menu item and press 3 To go back press To delete items Press to delete items such as numbers letters pictures and sounds Tabs Tabs may be available For example Calls have tabs To scroll between tabs Press the navigation key or Shortcuts You can use keypad shortcuts to go directly to functions from standby To use naviga...

Page 14: ... Press Memory You can save content on the memory card in the phone memory and on the SIM card Photos and music are saved on the memory card if a memory card is inserted If not or if the memory card is full photos and music are saved in the phone memory Messages and contacts are saved in the phone memory but you can choose to save them on the SIM card Memory card You may have to purchase a memory c...

Page 15: ... you enter text press To enter numbers When you enter text press and hold down To enter full stops and commas When you enter text press To enter a symbol 1 When you enter text select Options Add symbol 2 Scroll to a symbol and select Insert To enter text using T9 Text Input 1 Select for example Menu Messaging Write new Message 2 If is not displayed press and hold down to change to T9 Text Input 3 ...

Page 16: ...to turn on your phone and be within range of a network To make a call 1 Enter a phone number with international country code and area code if applicable 2 Press You can call numbers from your contacts and call list See Contacts on page 18 and Call list on page 18 To end a call Press To make international calls 1 Press and hold down until a sign appears 2 Enter the country code area code without th...

Page 17: ...ks manually 1 Select Menu Settings Connectivity Mobile networks GSM 3G networks 2 Select an option Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers for example 112 or 911 You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country with or without the SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network In some countries other emergency numbers may also be promote...

Page 18: ...re mode tab 2 Scroll to a video clip or photo and select Share To view video call options During the call select Options Call list You can view information about recent calls To call a number from the call list 1 Press and scroll to a tab 2 Scroll to a name or a number and press Contacts You can save names phone numbers and personal information in Contacts Information can be saved in the phone mem...

Page 19: ...Press to enter a sequence of at least two digits All entries which match the sequence of digits or corresponding letters are shown in a list 2 Scroll to a contact or a phone number and press To turn on or off Smart search 1 Select Menu Settings Calls Smart search 2 Select an option Editing contacts To add information to a phone contact 1 Select Menu Contacts 2 Scroll to a contact and select Option...

Page 20: ...he SIM card To add a SIM contact 1 Select Menu Contacts 2 Scroll to New contact and select Add 3 Enter the name and select OK 4 Enter the number and select OK 5 Select a number option and add more information if available 6 Select Save Deleting contacts To delete all contacts 1 Select Menu Contacts 2 Scroll to New contact and select Options Advanced Delete all contacts 3 Select an option Contact m...

Page 21: ...ontact and select Options Groups 3 Scroll to New group and select Add 4 Enter a name for the group and select Continue 5 Scroll to New and select Add 6 For each contact phone number or email address you want to mark scroll to it and select Mark 7 Select Continue Done Speed dial Speed dialling lets you select nine contacts that you can dial quickly from standby The contacts can be saved in position...

Page 22: ...to record The voice command is played back to you 5 If the recording sounds OK select Yes If not select No and repeat steps 3 and 4 Voice commands are saved in the phone memory only They cannot be used in another phone To voice dial 1 Press and hold down a volume key 2 Wait for the tone and say a recorded name for example John mobile The phone plays the name back to you and connects the call Diver...

Page 23: ...ing call To end an ongoing call and answer a second call During the call select Replace active call Handling two voice calls You can have calls ongoing and on hold at the same time To switch between two calls During the call press To join two calls During the call select Options Join calls To connect two calls During the call select Options Transfer call You are disconnected from both calls To end...

Page 24: ...alls Manage calls Accept calls Only from list 2 Scroll to New and select Add 3 Select a contact or Groups See Groups on page 21 To accept all calls Select Menu Settings Calls Manage calls Accept calls All callers Restricted dialling You can restrict outgoing and incoming calls A password from your service provider is required If you divert incoming calls you cannot use some restrict calls options ...

Page 25: ... to show or hide your phone number when you make a call To hide your phone number 1 Select Menu Settings Calls Show hide my no 2 Select Hide number Walkman You can listen to music audio books and podcasts Use Media Go to transfer content to and from your phone For more information see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 39 Stereo portable handsfree To use a handsfree Connect a port...

Page 26: ...r the radio To stop playing music When the phone is closed press To fast forward and rewind When the phone is closed press and hold down or To move between tracks When the phone is closed press or To minimise the player When the phone is open select Options Minimise To return to the player When the phone is open and you are not in any menu press Shake control To switch tracks 1 When the phone is c...

Page 27: ...d folders to a playlist It may take a few minutes for the phone to create a playlist To create a playlist 1 When the phone is open select Menu Media Music Playlists 2 Scroll to New playlist and select Add 3 Enter a name and select OK 4 For each track you want to add scroll to the track and select Mark 5 Select Add to add the marked tracks to the playlist To add tracks to a playlist 1 When the phon...

Page 28: ...ress or 7 To create the playlist and play it in the Walkman player select Create 8 Select Options Save playlist 9 Enter a name and select OK To create a playlist from All view 1 When the phone is open select Menu Media Music 2 Scroll to SensMe and select Open 3 Press or 4 Make sure you are in All view If you are not select All 5 To preview different tracks press or 6 To choose an area of tracks se...

Page 29: ...s Media Player and a USB computer connection You cannot see that a track is marked You cannot unmark tracks you have already marked To mark a track When the phone is open and the track you want to mark is playing press and hold down PlayNow When you select PlayNow you enter PlayNow arena where you can download music games ringtones themes and wallpapers You can preview or listen to content before ...

Page 30: ...To select a data account for streaming 1 Select Menu Settings Connectivity Streaming settings Connect using 2 Select the data account to use 3 Select Save To stream music and video clips 1 Select Menu Internet 2 Select Options Go to Bookmarks 3 Select a link to stream from Video player To play videos 1 Select Menu Media Video Videos 2 Scroll to a title and select Play To stop playing videos Press ...

Page 31: ...the phone is open select Search To search for channels manually When the phone is closed press or To change the volume Press the volume key up or down To minimise the radio When the phone is open select Options Minimise To return to the radio When the phone is open select Menu Radio Saving channels You can save up to 20 preset channels To save channels automatically When the phone is open select O...

Page 32: ...rd sound You can record a voice memo or a call Recorded sounds can also be set as ringtones In some countries or states it is required by law that you inform the other person before recording the call To record a sound Select Menu Entertainment Record sound Record To record a call 1 During an ongoing call select Options Record 2 To save the recording select Save To listen to a recording 1 Select M...

Page 33: ...r 6 Night mode 7 Camera Shoot mode Video Video length 8 Camera key guide To take a photo 1 Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to 2 Press the centre selection key to take a photo The photo is automatically saved To record a video clip 1 Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to 2 Press the centre selection key to start recording 3 To stop recording press ...

Page 34: ... photos In a one click operation brightness light and contrast are adjusted to give you the best possible photo The improvements are saved as a copy of the photo The original photo is not affected To improve a photo with Photo fix 1 Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to 2 Make sure Review is set to On Select Options Review On 3 Take a photo 4 During review select Options Ph...

Page 35: ...um 2 Select a month 3 Scroll to a photo and select View 4 Press and select Options New tag 5 Enter a name and select OK 6 Select an icon 7 To tag the photo select Options Tag this photo To tag photos 1 Select Menu Media Photo Camera album 2 Select a month 3 Scroll to a photo and select View 4 Press and scroll to a tag 5 Select Options Tag this photo 6 For each photo you want to tag scroll to the p...

Page 36: ...and select Options Edit in VideoDJ Edit Trim 3 Select OK Set Start to set the starting point 4 Select Set End to set the ending point 5 Select Trim Options Save Sending content to a Web site If your subscription supports this service you can send photos or video clips to a Web site If you cannot send content to a Web site see I cannot use Internet based services on page 63 Web services may require...

Page 37: ...or sending to the Web site 4 Enter the Web address and title 5 Select Save and select the Web site 6 Enter text 7 Select Continue Send To go to a Web address from contacts 1 Select Menu Contacts 2 Scroll to a contact and select Open 3 Scroll to a Web address and select Go to Printing photos You can print photos using a USB cable connected to a PictBridge compatible printer You can also print using...

Page 38: ...and select Open 3 Select Options Mark Mark several 4 For each item you want to mark scroll to the item and select Mark To move items between the phone memory and the memory card 1 Select Menu Organiser File manager 2 Find an item and select Options Manage file Move 3 Select Memory card or Phone 4 Scroll to a folder and select Open 5 Select Paste To view information about content 1 Select Menu Orga...

Page 39: ...and a computer in Microsoft Windows Explorer To drag and drop content 1 Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable 2 Phone Select Media transfer The phone will remain activated during file transfer 3 Computer Wait until the phone memory and memory card appear as external disks in Windows Explorer 4 Drag and drop selected files between the phone and the computer Transferring content to and ...

Page 40: ...or from Device using Media Go and click OK 5 Wait until the phone appears in Media Go 6 Move files between your phone and the computer in Media Go Phone name You can enter a name for your phone that is shown to other devices when using for example Bluetooth wireless technology To enter a phone name 1 Select Menu Settings Connectivity Phone name 2 Enter the phone name and select OK Using Bluetooth ...

Page 41: ...on 4 Select Always ask or Always allow This is only possible with devices that require access to a secure service To pair the phone with a Bluetooth handsfree for the first time 1 Select Menu Settings Connectivity Bluetooth Handsfree 2 Select a device 3 Enter a passcode if required Power saving You can save battery power with the Power save function In Power save mode you can only connect with a s...

Page 42: ... do not lose it To make a backup using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite 1 Computer Start the Sony Ericsson PC Suite from Start Programs Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson PC Suite 2 Follow the instructions in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite for how to connect 3 Phone Select Phone mode 4 Computer Go to the backup and restore section in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite and make a backup To restore phone content using the S...

Page 43: ...ite new Message 2 Enter text To add items to the message press scroll and select an item 3 Select Continue Contacts look up 4 Select a recipient and select Send If you send a message to a group you will be charged for each member To copy and paste text in a message 1 When you write the message select Options Copy paste 2 Select Copy all or Mark copy Scroll to and mark text in the message 3 Select ...

Page 44: ...some options such as the Message alert and default storage location to apply to all messages You can set other options such as the Delivery priority and Delivery time for each message you send To set options for all messages 1 Select Menu Messaging Messages Settings 2 Select an option To set options for a specific message 1 When the message is ready and a recipient is selected select Options Advan...

Page 45: ...gs at www sonyericsson com support To create an email account 1 To start the setup wizard select Menu Messaging Email 2 Follow the instructions to create the account If you enter settings manually you can contact your email provider for more information An email provider could be the company that supplied your email address To write and send an email message 1 Select Menu Messaging Email Write new...

Page 46: ...mail Accounts 2 Select an account Push email You can receive notification in your phone from your email server that you have new email messages To turn on push email notification Select Menu Messaging Email Settings Push email When using push email the phone stays connected to the email server and normal traffic rates apply Contact your network operator for details Instant messaging You can connec...

Page 47: ...iew my status 1 Select Menu Messaging IM 2 You are the first contact listed To update your status 1 Select Menu Messaging IM the Contacts tab 2 Scroll to your name and select Change 3 Edit the information and select Save Chat group A chat group can be started by your service provider by an individual Instant messaging user or by yourself You can save chat groups by saving a chat invitation or by s...

Page 48: ... Select Search 2 Enter a Web address a search phrase or the name of a bookmark 3 Scroll to an item in the list and select Go to or Search To exit the browser Select Options Exit browser Bookmarks You can create and edit bookmarks as quick links to your favourite Web pages To create a bookmark 1 When you browse the Internet select Options Tools Add bookmark 2 Enter a title and an address Select Sav...

Page 49: ...age 1 When you browse the Internet select Options Tools Save picture 2 Select a picture To find text on a Web page 1 Select Options Tools Find on page 2 Enter text and select Find To send a link 1 When you browse the Internet select Options Tools Send link 2 Select a transfer method Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select Internet keypad shortcuts You can use the key...

Page 50: ... 3 Select Continue To search for Web feeds 1 Select Menu Media Web feeds 2 Select New feed and enter a Web address To download content via Web feeds 1 Select Menu Media Web feeds 2 Scroll to an updated feed and select View or 3 Select a heading to expand 4 Select an icon depending on content to open a Web page to download an audio podcast to download a video podcast or to download a photo You can ...

Page 51: ... Web feeds To access audio podcasts Select Menu Media Music Podcasts To access video podcasts Select Menu Media Video Podcasts Photo feeds You can subscribe to Photo feeds and download photos To start using Photo feeds see Web feeds on page 50 To access photo feeds Select Menu Media Photo Photo feeds YouTube You can watch video clips on your phone by using the YouTube Java application You can sear...

Page 52: ...age 39 To download Sony Ericsson PC Suite 1 Computer In your Internet browser go to www sonyericsson com support 2 Select a region and country 3 Select Software downloads 4 Select a phone from the list 5 Select Read more and download under PC Suite 6 Select Download now and save the file to your computer Remember where you save the file To install Sony Ericsson PC Suite from the downloaded file 1 ...

Page 53: ...rned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment When the flight mode menu is activated you are asked to select a mode the next time you turn on your phone Normal mode full functionality Flight mode limited functionality To activate the flight mode menu Select Menu Settings General Flight mode Continue Show at startup To select flight mode 1 When the flight mode menu is activated turn off yo...

Page 54: ...nal data in your phone memory is backed up before you perform an update using a PC See Backing up and restoring on page 42 To use Update Service using a PC Go to www sonyericsson com updateservice Gesture control When the phone is closed you can mute incoming calls or snooze alarms with a hand gesture To use gesture control When a call comes in or the alarm rings a light appears adjacent to the ca...

Page 55: ...n if the phone is turned off When the alarm sounds you can silence it or turn it off To set the alarm 1 Select Menu Organiser Alarms 2 Scroll to an alarm and select Edit 3 Scroll to Time and select Edit 4 Enter a time and select OK Save To set the recurrent alarm 1 Select Menu Organiser Alarms 2 Scroll to an alarm and select Edit 3 Scroll to Recurrent and select Edit 4 Scroll to a day and select M...

Page 56: ...Web or with a Microsoft Exchange Server Microsoft Outlook Appointments You can add new appointments or reuse existing appointments To add an appointment 1 Select Menu Organiser Calendar 2 Select a date 3 Scroll to New appointment and select Add 4 Enter the information and confirm each entry 5 Select Save To view an appointment 1 Select Menu Organiser Calendar 2 Select a date 3 Scroll to an appoint...

Page 57: ...ect Menu Organiser Tasks 2 Select New task and select Add 3 Select an option 4 Enter details and confirm each entry To set when reminders should sound 1 Select Menu Organiser Tasks 2 Scroll to a task and select Options Reminders 3 Select an option A reminders option set in tasks affects a reminders option set in calendar Profiles You can change settings such as the ring volume and vibrating alert ...

Page 58: ... appearance of the screen through items such as colours and wallpaper You can also create new themes and download them For more information go to www sonyericsson com fun To set a theme 1 Select Menu Settings Display Theme 2 Scroll to a theme and select Set Main menu layout You can change the layout of the icons in the main menu To change the main menu layout 1 Select Menu Options Main menu layout...

Page 59: ... Games Your phone contains preloaded games You can also download games For more information go to www sonyericsson com fun Help texts are available for most games To start a game 1 Select Menu Media Games 2 Select a game To end a game Press Applications You can download and run Java applications You can also view information or set different permissions If you cannot use Java applications see I ca...

Page 60: ...Walk mate You can also set Walk mate as wallpaper to view in standby To set Walk mate as wallpaper 1 Select Menu Settings Display 2 Select Wallpaper Application Walk mate Locks SIM card lock This lock only protects your subscription Your phone will work with a new SIM card If the lock is on you have to enter a PIN Personal Identity Number If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in a row the ...

Page 61: ...to your local Sony Ericsson retailer To use the phone lock 1 Select Menu Settings General Security Locks Phone protection Protection 2 Select an option 3 Enter the phone lock code and select OK To unlock the phone Enter your code and select OK To change the phone lock code 1 Select Menu Settings General Security Locks Phone protection Change code 2 Enter the old code and select OK 3 Enter the new ...

Page 62: ... cover see To insert the SIM card on page 5 Using the flip When the phone is closed you can use the media player keys on the flip to control your Walkman player or radio You can lock these keys to avoid accidental touch To unlock the media player keys Slide the keylock switch away from To lock the media player keys Slide the keylock switch towards 62 More features This is an Internet version of th...

Page 63: ...ou may also lose content that was in the phone at purchase To reset the phone 1 Select Menu Settings General Master reset 2 Select an option 3 Follow the instructions that appear I cannot charge the phone or battery capacity is low The charger is not properly connected or the battery connection is poor Remove the battery and clean the connectors The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced See...

Page 64: ...utomatically from your network operator download settings using the setup wizard or at www sonyericsson com support To enter a service centre number 1 Select Menu Settings Connectivity Message settings Text message and scroll to Service centre The number is shown if it is saved on the SIM card 2 If there is no number shown select Edit 3 Scroll to New ServiceCentre and select Add 4 Enter the number...

Page 65: ...uter when using a USB cable The cable or software has not been properly installed Go to www sonyericsson com support to read Feature guides which contain detailed installation instructions and troubleshooting sections I have forgotten my code memo passcode If you forget your passcode you must reset the code memo This means that all entries in the code memo are deleted The next time you enter the c...

Page 66: ...N you have to confirm the new code See SIM card lock on page 60 No netw coverage Your phone is in flight mode See Flight mode on page 53 Your phone is not receiving any network signal or the received signal is too weak Contact your network operator and make sure that the network has coverage where you are The SIM card is not working properly Insert your SIM card in another phone If this works it i...

Page 67: ... 25 caller specific ringtones 19 calls accepting 24 answering and rejecting 17 emergency 17 handling two calls 23 international 16 making and receiving 16 putting on hold 22 recording 32 video 18 camera 33 printing 37 code memo 65 conference calls 23 contacts adding phone contacts 19 default contacts 18 groups 21 Smart search 19 costs 7 covers changing 61 D date 58 download settings 64 downloading...

Page 68: ...ecurity and certificates 50 settings 63 K keys 9 L language 15 location services 54 lock phone 61 SIM card 60 locking flip 62 M master reset 63 Media Go 39 media transfer 40 memory 14 memory card 14 memory status 20 menu overview 11 messages email 45 picture 43 text 43 voice 45 microphone 17 MMS See picture messages model name 7 MusicDJ 32 my numbers 24 my phone number 7 N navigating menus 13 note...

Page 69: ...1 profiles 57 PUK 60 push email 46 R radio 31 recording listening to 32 restricted dialling 24 ringtones 58 setting 58 roaming 7 RSS feeds See Web feeds S screen orientation 59 search on Web pages 49 selection keys 13 SensMe 28 setting ringtones 58 settings download 64 settings Internet 63 shake control 26 shortcuts 13 SIM card copying to from 19 20 inserting 5 lock and unblock 60 SMS See text mes...

Page 70: ...ansferring music 39 photos 39 sound 41 turning on off Bluetooth function 41 phone lock 61 SIM lock protection 61 U Update Service 53 USB cable 39 V video editing 36 video player 30 video recorder 33 video ringtones 58 VideoDJ 36 voice control 22 voice messages 45 voicemail 21 volume ear speaker 17 ringtone 58 W Walk mate 60 Walkman player 25 Web feeds 50 Web pages history 49 Y YouTube 51 Z zoom 34...

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