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More functions
Ringtones and themes
Themes are used to change the appearance of the screen.
To select volume, ringtone or vibrating alert
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
Sounds &
alerts
tab.
2
Select
Ring volume
to set the volume, or select
Ringtone
to choose a ringtone, or select
Vibrating alert
to set the
vibrating alert.
To select a key sound
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
Sounds &
alerts
tab >
Key sound
and select an option.
To select a theme
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
Display
tab
>
Themes
and select a theme.
To use a picture taken with camera as wallpaper
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
Display
tab
>
Wallpaper
and select a picture.
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Alarms
You can set a sound or the radio as an alarm signal. The alarm
sounds even if the phone is turned off.
To set an alarm
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Organizer
>
Alarms
.
2
Scroll to an alarm and select
Edit
.
3
Scroll to
Time:
and select
Edit
. Enter a time and select
OK
.
4
Scroll to
Recurring:
and select
Edit
. Mark the days that you
want the alarm to sound and select
Done
. If you do not select
a day, the alarm will only sound on the next occasion.
5
Select
Save
to activate this alarm.
To set the signal for an alarm
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Organizer
>
Alarms
.
2
Scroll to an alarm and select
Edit
.
3
Select the
tab
>
Alarm signal
and select a signal.
4
Select
Save
.
To silence the alarm
1
When the alarm sounds, select
Silent
.
2
To turn off the alarm, select
TurnOff
. To repeat the alarm,
select
Snooze
.
You need to keep a handsfree inserted to use the radio
as an alarm signal. The handsfree works as an antenna,
the signal will sound through the loudspeaker.
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TrackID™
TrackID™ is a music recognition service. Search for song
titles, artists and album names. You must have correct
Internet settings in your phone. See
Internet
on page 29.
To search for song information
•
When you hear a song through a loudspeaker, from standby
select
Menu
>
Entertainment
>
TrackID™
.
To identify a song on the radio
•
When the radio is playing, select
Options
>
TrackID™
.
Entering text
There are two methods you can use to enter text: multitap
or predictive text input.
To enter text using multitap
•
Press
–
repeatedly until the letter appears.
•
Press
to add a space.
•
Press
to enter punctuation marks.
For cost information contact your service provider.
By using predictive text input you only have to press each
key once. Continue writing a word even if it appears to be
wrong. The phone uses the dictionary to recognize the word
when all letters are entered.
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To enter text using predictive text input
•
For example, if you want to write the word “land”, press
,
,
,
.
•
If the word or punctuation mark is the one you want, press
to accept and add a space. To accept a word without
adding a space, press
.
•
If the word or punctuation mark is not the one you want,
press or repeatedly to view alternative words.
To add a word to the dictionary
1
When you write the message, select
Options
>
Spell word
.
2
Enter the word using multitap and select
Insert
.
How to use the keys
•
Press and hold down
to change the input method.
•
Press
to shift between upper case and lower case
letters.
•
Press and hold down
to change the writing language.
•
Press
to delete characters. To delete a whole word,
press and hold down
.
•
Press and hold down
–
to enter numbers.
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Multiple calls
When call waiting is activated, you will hear a beep when
you receive a second call.
To activate call waiting
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
Calls
tab
>
Manage calls
>
Call waiting
>
Activate
.
To answer a second call
1
When you hear a beep during a call, select
Answer
. Your
ongoing call is put on hold.
2
Select
Options
>
Switch calls
to switch between the calls.
To reject a second call
•
When you hear a beep during a call, select
Busy
.
Emergency calls
Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for
example, 112 and 911. These numbers can normally be used
for emergency calls in any country, with or without the SIM card,
if a GSM network is within range.
To make an emergency call
•
From standby enter 112 (the international emergency number)
and press
.
To view or edit your local emergency numbers
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Contacts
.
2
Scroll to
New contact
and select
Options
>
Special
numbers
>
Emergency nos
.
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Voicemail
Callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot
answer. Ask your operator for your voicemail number.
To enter your voicemail number
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Messaging
>
Settings
>
Voicemail no.
2
Enter the voicemail number and select
OK
.
To call your voicemail service
•
From standby press and hold down
.
Calendar
To add an appointment in the Calendar
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Organizer
>
Calendar
.
2
Select a date.
3
Scroll to
New appoint.
and select
Add
.
4
Enter the information and confirm each entry.
5
Select
Save
.
To view or edit an appointment
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Organizer
>
Calendar
.
2
Select a date.
3
Scroll to an appointment and select
View
.
4
Select
OK
if you are done viewing, or select
Options
>
Edit
to edit the appointment.
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Time and date
To set the time
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
General
tab
>
Time & date
>
Time
.
2
Select
Format
and choose a time format.
3
Enter the time and select
Save
.
To set the date
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
General
tab
>
Time & date
>
Date
.
2
Select
Format
and choose a date format.
3
Enter the date and select
Save
.
Language
You can select the language for the phone menus.
To change the phone language
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
General
tab
>
Language
>
Phone language
.
2
Select a language.
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To edit your phone lock code
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
General
tab
>
Security
>
Phone lock
>
Change code
.
2
Enter the current code and select
OK
.
3
Enter a new code and select
OK
.
4
Re-enter the new code to confirm and select
OK
.
To unlock the phone
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
General
tab
>
Security
>
Phone lock
>
Protection
>
Off
.
2
Enter your phone lock code and select
OK
.
If you forget your new code, you have to take your phone
to your local Sony Ericsson retailer.
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To edit your PIN
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
General
tab
>
Security
>
SIM lock
>
Change PIN
.
2
Enter your PIN and select
OK
.
3
Enter a new PIN and select
OK
.
4
Re-enter the new PIN to confirm and select
OK
.
To edit your PIN2
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
General
tab
>
Security
>
SIM lock
>
Change PIN2
.
2
Enter your PIN2 and select
OK
.
3
Enter a new PIN2 and select
OK
.
4
Re-enter the new PIN2 to confirm and select
OK
.
Phone lock
The phone lock protects the phone against unauthorized use
if it is stolen and the SIM card is exchanged. You can change
the phone lock code (which is 0000 by default) to any four-digit
personal code. If the phone lock is set to
Automatic
, you do not
need to enter your phone lock code until a different SIM card
is inserted in the phone.
To turn the phone lock on
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
General
tab
>
Security
>
Phone lock
>
Protection
>
On
.
2
Enter the phone lock code and select
OK
.
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Locks
SIM card lock
The SIM card lock protects your subscription, but not your
phone itself, from unauthorized use. If you change SIM cards,
the phone still works with the new SIM card. Most SIM cards
are locked at the time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is on,
you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number) every time
you turn on your phone. If you enter your PIN incorrectly three
times in a row, the SIM card is blocked. This is indicated by
the message
PIN blocked. To unblock, enter your PUK code
provided by your service provider.
To unblock it, enter your
PUK (Personal Unblocking Key). Your PIN and PUK are supplied
by your network operator.
To unblock your SIM card
1
When
PIN blocked. To unblock, enter your PUK code
provided by your service provider.
is displayed, enter
your PUK and select
OK
.
2
Enter a new PIN and select
OK
.
3
Re-enter the new PIN to confirm and select
OK
.
To turn the SIM card lock on
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
General
tab
>
Security
>
SIM lock
>
Protection
>
On
.
2
Enter your PIN and select
OK
.
If the message
Wrong PIN Attempts remaining:
appears
when you edit your PIN, you entered the PIN or PIN2
incorrectly.
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To pair a device with your phone
1
Make sure the phone and the device are visible and ready
to paired.
2
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
Connectivity
tab >
Bluetooth
>
My devices
>
New device
to search for
available devices.
3
Select a device from the list. Enter a passcode, if required.
To pair your phone with a Bluetooth handsfree
1
Make sure that the phone and the handsfree are visible and
ready to be paired.
2
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
Connectivity
tab >
Bluetooth
>
Handsfree
.
3
Select
Yes
if you are adding a Bluetooth handsfree for the
first time or select
My handsfree
>
New handsfree
if you are
pairing with another Bluetooth handsfree.
To receive an item
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
Connectivity
tab >
Bluetooth
>
Visibility
>
Show phone
.
2
When you receive the item, follow the instructions in your
phone.
To send a camera picture using Bluetooth
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Organizer
>
File manager
>
Camera album
.
2
Scroll to the picture and select
Options
>
Send
>
Via
Bluetooth
.
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To move a file to a folder in the file manager
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Organizer
>
File manager
.
2
Find the file and select
Options
>
Manage file
>
Move
.
3
Navigate to the folder and select
Paste
.
To delete a file in the file manager
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Organizer
>
File manager
.
2
Find the file and press
or select
Options
>
Delete
.
Mass storage
You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable
to transfer files using USB
Mass storage
.
To use Mass storage
1
Turn on your phone and connect the USB cable to your phone
and computer. The phone will shut down in this mode and
restart when disconnected.
2
Select
Yes
in the phone to start the
Mass storage
session.
3
In the computer, open the phone folder to view files and
folders in the phone.
4
Drag and drop files between the phone and the computer.
5
In the computer, remove the removable disk safely to exit
the
Mass storage
session.
Only use a USB cable supported by your phone. Do not
remove the USB cable from your phone or computer during
file transfer as this may corrupt the phone memory.
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Internet
To browse the Internet, you need the correct settings
in your phone. If settings are not in your phone, you can:
•
Get them in a text message (SMS) from your network
operator.
•
On a computer, go to
www.sonyericsson.com/support
and request a text message with the settings.
To select an Internet profile
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
Connectivity
tab >
Internet settings
>
Internet profiles
. Select a profile.
To start browsing the Internet
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Internet
.
2
Select
Options
>
Go to
and select an option.
To stop browsing the Internet
•
Select
Exit
.
File manager
You can use the file manager to handle files saved in the phone
memory.
To view information about a file in the file manager
1
From standby select
Menu
>
Organizer
>
File manager
.
2
Navigate to the file and select
Options
>
Information
.
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Bluetooth™ wireless technology
Bluetooth™ wireless technology enables wireless connections
to other Bluetooth devices, for example, a Bluetooth handsfree.
You can:
•
Connect to several devices at the same time.
•
Exchange items.
To turn the Bluetooth function on
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
Connectivity
tab >
Bluetooth
>
Turn on
.
To show or hide your phone
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
Connectivity
tab >
Bluetooth
>
Visibility
>
Show phone
or
Hide phone
.
The recommended maximum distance between two
Bluetooth devices is 33 feet (10 meters), with no solid
objects in between.
Please check if local laws or regulations restrict the use
of Bluetooth wireless technology. If it is not allowed, you
must ensure that the Bluetooth function is turned off.
If set to hide, other devices will not be able to identify your
phone using Bluetooth wireless technology.
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden
www.sonyericsson.com
1210-3541.4
Printed in XXXX
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Troubleshooting
Some problems require that you call your service provider,
but you can correct most problems yourself. Remove the SIM
card before handing your phone in for repair. Go to
www.sonyericsson.com/support
for more information.
Memory capacity and speed
If you have not restarted the phone for a while, you may
experience problems with its memory capacity and speed.
You can restart the phone to improve its capacity.
1
Turn off the phone and remove the battery cover.
2
Remove the phone battery and then put it back in place.
3
Replace the battery cover and turn on the phone.
Master reset
If you experience problems with screen flickering, freezing,
or navigation problems, you should reset the phone.
•
From standby select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
General
tab
>
Master reset
and select an option.
The phone turns itself off
If your phone turns itself off when being transported,
something in your pocket or bag has activated the on/off key.
•
To turn on the automatic key lock, select
Menu
>
Settings
> the
General
tab >
Security
>
Auto key lock
>
On
.
Reset settings
will reset all changes that you have made
in your phone to default.
Reset all
will delete all user data as contacts, messages,
pictures and sounds in your phone.
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I cannot turn the phone on, what should I do?
Try charging the phone until it has finished charging. Connect
the charger (make sure the power icon on the charger is facing
upwards) and charge the phone for 2.5 hours. The battery icon
on the screen may not appear until the phone has charged for
30 minutes.
What is my phone lock code?
A phone lock protects your phone against unauthorized use.
If a different SIM card is inserted in the phone, the phone lock
code has to be entered. The default phone lock code is
0000
.
What do these error messages mean?
PIN blocked. To unblock, enter your PUK code provided
by your service provider.
You have entered the wrong PIN code 3 times in a row. Unblock
the SIM card with the PUK code provided by your operator. See
SIM card lock
on page 33.
Insert SIM
Your SIM card is not inserted correctly or may be damaged
or dirty. Try the following:
1
Remove the SIM card.
2
Clean the connectors on the SIM card and phone with a cloth
or a cotton bud. Check if the SIM card is damaged.
3
Insert the SIM card correctly in the phone.
Contact your network operator if you need a new SIM card.
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Declaration of conformity for T303a
We,
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
of
Nya Vattentornet
SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden
declare under our sole responsibility that our product
Sony Ericsson type AAB-1032091-BV
and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates
is in conformity with the appropriate standards EN 301 511:V9.0.2,
EN 300 328:V1.7.1, EN 301 489-7:V1.3.1, EN 301 489-17:V1.2.1 and
EN 60950-1:2006, following the provisions of, Radio Equipment and
Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.
We fulfill the requirements of the R&TTE
Directive (99/5/EC).
FCC statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This
device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Any change or modification not expressly approved by Sony Ericsson
may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
Lund, March 2008
Shoji Nemoto, Head of Product Business Unit GSM/UMTS
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
Sony Ericsson T303a
GSM 850/1800/1900
This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements
and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors,
inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or
equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated
into new editions of this User guide. All rights reserved.
© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2008
Please note: Some of the services in this User guide are not supported
by all networks. This also applies to the GSM International Emergency
Number 112. Please contact your network operator or service provider
if you are in doubt whether you can use a particular service or not. Please
read the
Important information
chapters before you use your phone.
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All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the
actual phone.
Your phone has the capability to download, store and forward additional
content, for example ringtones. The use of such content may be restricted
or prohibited by rights of third parties, including but not limited to restriction
under applicable copyright laws. You, and not Sony Ericsson, are entirely
responsible for additional content that you download to or forward from
your phone. Prior to your use of any additional content, please verify
that your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized.
Sony Ericsson does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity 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.
Sony is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Ericsson
is a trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.
The Predictive Text Technology is used under license from Zi Corporation.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by Sony Ericsson is under license. The Liquid
Identity logo and TrackID are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. TrackID™ is powered by
Gracenote Mobile. This product is protected by certain intellectual property
rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. Content owners
use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to
protect their intellectual property, including copyrights. This device uses
WMDRM software to access WMDRM-protected content. If the WMDRM
software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft
to revoke the software’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected
content. Revocation does not affect unprotected content. When you
download licenses for protected content, you agree that Microsoft may
include a revocation list with the licenses. Content owners may require you
to upgrade WMDRM to access their content. If you decline an upgrade,
you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade. MPEG
Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
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