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Getting started ................... |
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Assembly .......................................... |
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Turning on the phone ....................... |
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Help ................................................. |
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Charging the battery......................... |
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Phone overview .............................. |
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Menu overview ............................... |
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Navigation ...................................... |
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Phone language ............................. |
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Entering text ................................... |
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Internet .............................. |
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Internet security and certificates .... |
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Web feeds ...................................... |
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GPS ................................... |
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Using the GPS ................................ |
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More GPS features ......................... |
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Calling ............................... |
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Making and receiving calls ............. |
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Contacts ......................................... |
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Call list ............................................ |
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Speed dial....................................... |
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Voicemail ........................................ |
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Voice control .................................. |
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Restricted dialing............................ |
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Call time and cost........................... |
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Showing or hiding your phone number 30
Messaging ........................ |
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Text messages................................ |
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Picture messages ........................... |
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Message options ............................ |
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Templates ....................................... |
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Voice messages ............................. |
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Instant Messaging (IM) ................... |
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Area and cell information................ |
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Imaging ............................ |
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Camera and video recorder ........... |
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Using the camera............................ |
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Camera icons and settings............. |
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Transferring pictures....................... |
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Camera printing .............................. |
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Pictures........................................... |
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PhotoDJ™ and VideoDJ™ ............. |
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Media player and music ... |
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Stereo portable handsfree .............. |
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Music player .................................. |
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Online music and video clips.......... |
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Entertainment ................... |
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Video player .................................... |
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Ringtones and melodies ................. |
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MusicDJ™ ...................................... |
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Sound recorder............................... |
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Games ............................................ |
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Applications .................................... |
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Connectivity ...................... |
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Settings .......................................... |
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Phone name.................................... |
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Using the USB cable ...................... |
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Synchronizing ................................ |
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More features ................... |
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Flight mode .................................... |
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File manager .................................. |
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Alarms............................................. |
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Calendar ......................................... |
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Notes .............................................. |
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Tasks .............................................. |
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Profiles............................................ |
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Time and date................................. |
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Theme............................................. |
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Main menu layout ........................... |
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Locks .............................................. |
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Troubleshooting ............... |
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Common questions ........................ |
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Error messages............................... |
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Important information ...... |
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Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use . 61
End User License Agreement |
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Limited Warranty ............................ |
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FCC Statement ............................... |
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Industry Canada Statement............ |
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Declaration of Conformity............... |
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Index ................................. |
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Sony Ericsson TM506
UMTS HSDPA 1700/2100 GSM EDGE 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.
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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 Guidelines for safe and efficient use and the Limited warranty chapters before you use your mobile phone.
Your mobile 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 mobile 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
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Instruction symbols
These symbols may appear in the User guide.
Note
Tip
Warning
A service or function is networkor subscription-dependent. Contact your network operator for details.
>Use a selection or navigation key to scroll and select. See
Navigation on page 12.
Getting started
Assembly
Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIM card and the battery.
To insert the SIM card
1Remove the battery cover by pressing and sliding it as shown in the picture.
2Slide the SIM card into its holder with the gold-colored contacts facing down.
To insert the battery
1Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other.
2 Slide the battery cover into place.
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Turning on the phone
To turn on the phone
1 Press and hold down .
2Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested and select OK.
3 Select a language.
4Select Yes to use the setup wizard while settings are downloaded.
If you want to correct a mistake when you enter your PIN, press .
SIM card
The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you get from your network operator, contains information about your subscription. Always turn off your
6Getting started
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 23.
PIN
You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to activate the services in your phone. Your PIN is supplied by your network operator. Each PIN digit appears as *, unless it starts with emergency number digits, for example, 112 or 911. You can see and call an emergency number without entering a PIN.
If you enter the wrong PIN three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked. See SIM card lock on page 55.
Startup screen
The startup screen appears when you turn your phone on. See Using pictures on page 39.
Standby
After you have turned your phone on and entered your PIN, the name of the network operator appears. This view is called standby.
Help
In addition to this User guide, Getting started guides and more information are available at www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Help in your phone
Help and information are available in your phone. See Navigation on page 12.
To view tips and tricks
1From standby select Menu > Settings
> the General tab > Setup wizard.
2 Select Tips and tricks.
To view information about functions
•Scroll to a function and select Info, if available. In some cases, Info appears under Options.
To view the phone demonstration
•From standby select Menu >
Entertainment > Demo tour.
To view status information
•From standby press the volume key up.
To charge the battery
2.5 h.
1Connect the charger to the phone. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery. Press a key to view the screen.
Charging the battery
The phone battery is partly charged when you buy it.
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2Remove 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.
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Phone overview
1Ear speaker
2Screen
3Selection keys
4Call key
5Memory card slot
6Camera/Activity menu key
7Microphone
8End key
9C key (Clear)
10Navigation key
11Silent key
12On/off key
13Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable
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Messaging |
Media |
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Write new |
Photo |
Inbox |
Music |
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Games |
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Contacts |
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Organizer |
Alarms
Calendar
File manager**
Applications
Tasks
Notes
Calculator
Record sound
Timer
Stopwatch
Synchronization
Code memo
Settings**
General |
Sounds & alerts |
Display |
Calls |
Connectivity |
Profiles |
Ring volume |
Wallpaper |
Speed dial |
Bluetooth |
Time & date |
Ringtone |
Main menu layout |
Forward calls |
USB |
myFaves |
Silent mode |
Theme |
Switch to line 2* |
Phone name |
Language |
Increasing ring |
Startup screen |
Manage calls |
Network sharing |
Voice control |
Vibrating alert |
Screen saver |
Time & cost* |
Synchronization |
Shortcuts |
Message alert |
Clock size |
Show/hide my no. |
Device management |
Flight mode |
Key sound |
Brightness |
Handsfree |
Mobile networks |
Security |
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Open to answer |
Data communication* |
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** You can use the navigation key to scroll between tabs in submenus. For more information, see Navigation on page 12.
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Navigation
The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs.
To navigate the phone menus
Center navigation key
1 From standby select Menu.
2Use the navigation key to move through the menus.
To select actions on the screen
•Press the left or right selection key, or the center navigation key.
To view options for an item
•Select Options to, for example, edit.
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To scroll between the tabs
•Scroll to a tab by pressing the navigation key left or right.
To return to standby
•Press .
To end a function
•Press .
To navigate your media
1 From standby select Menu > Media.
2Scroll to a menu item and press the navigation key right.
3To go back, press the navigation key left.
To delete items
•Press to delete items such as numbers, letters, pictures and sounds.
To send items
1Scroll to an item such as a contact, a picture or a sound.
2 Select Options > Send.
3 Select a transfer method.
Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select.
Shortcuts
You can use keypad shortcuts to go directly to a menu. Menu numbering
starts from the top left icon and moves across and then down row by row.
To go directly to a main menu
•From standby select Menu and press – , , or .
To use navigation key shortcuts
•From standby press , , or to go directly to a function.
The Main menu layout must be set to Grid. See To change the main menu layout on page 55.
To edit a navigation key shortcut
1From standby select Menu > Settings
> the General tab > Shortcuts.
2 Scroll to an option and select Edit.
3Scroll to a menu option and select
Set.
Activity menu
The activity menu gives you quick access to certain functions.
To open the activity menu
•Press .
Activity menu tabs
•Running apps – applications that are running in the background.
•My shortcuts – add your favorite functions to access them quickly.
•Internet – quick access to the Internet.
Memory card
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
Your phone supports Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) memory card adding more storage space to your phone. It can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices.
You can use the file manager to move files between the memory card and the phone memory. See To move a file in the file manager on page 51.
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To insert a memory card
•Open the cover and insert the memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up.
To remove a memory card
•Open the cover and press the edge of the memory card to release and remove it.
To view memory card options
1From standby select Menu >
Organizer > File manager > the On memory card tab.
2 Select Options.
Phone language
You can select a language to use in your phone.
To change the phone language
1 From standby select Menu > Settings
> the General tab > Language > Phone language.
2 Select an option.
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Entering text
You can use multitap text input or T9™ Text Input to enter text. The T9 Text Input method uses a built-in dictionary.
To change text input method
•When you enter text, press and hold down .
To shift between capitals and lowercase letters
•When you enter text, press .
To enter numbers
•When you enter text, press and hold down – .
To enter periods and commas
•When you enter text, press .
To enter a symbol
1When you enter text, select Options >
Add symbol.
2 Scroll to a symbol and select Insert.
To enter text using T9™ Text Input
1From standby select, for example,
Menu > Messaging > Write new > Text message.
2If is not displayed, press and hold down to change to T9 Text Input.
3Press each key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on
the key. For example, to write the
word “Jane”, press , , ,
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To enter text using multitap
1From standby select, for example,
Menu > Messaging > Write new > Text message.
2If is displayed, press and hold down to change to multitap text input.
3 Press – repeatedly until the desired letter appears.
4When a word is written, press to add a space.
To add words to the built-in dictionary
1When you enter text using T9 Text Input, select Options > Spell word.
2Write the word using multitap input and select Insert.
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Internet
To start browsing
1 From standby select Menu > t-zones.
2 Select Options > Go to.
3 Select an option.
If your connection to the Internet does not work, see Settings on page 45 or contact your operator.
To exit the browser
•When you browse the Internet, select
Options > Exit browser.
Bookmarks
You can create and edit bookmarks as quick links to your favorite Web pages.
To create a bookmark
1When you browse the Internet, select
Options > Tools > Add bookmark.
2Enter a title and an address. Select
Save.
To select a bookmark
1 From standby select Menu > t-zones.
2 Select Options > Go to > Bookmarks.
3Scroll to a bookmark and select Go to.
History pages
You can view Web pages you have browsed.
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To view history pages
•From standby select Menu > t-zones
> Options > Go to > History.
To use pan and zoom on a Web page
1When you browse the Internet, press
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2Use the navigation key to move the frame.
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Smart-Fit > Off.
Internet keypad shortcuts
You can use the keypad to go directly to an Internet browser function.
To select Internet keypad shortcuts
1 From standby select Menu > t-zones.
2Select Options > Advanced > Keypad mode > Shortcuts.
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Zoom
Pan & zoom (when
Smart-Fit is off).
To make a call while browsing
•When you browse the Internet press
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To save a picture from a Web page
1When you browse the Internet, select
Options > Tools > Save picture.
2 Select a picture.
To find text on a Web page
1When you browse the Internet, select
Options > Tools > Find on page.
2 Enter text and press Find.
To send a link
1When 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.
To copy and paste text while browsing
1When you browse the Internet, select
Options > Tools > Mark & copy.
2Scroll to where you want to start copying and select Mark.
3 Scroll to mark text.
4 Select Copy.
5Navigate to where you want to insert the text and select Options > Copy & paste > Paste.
To save a Web page
•When you browse the Internet, select
Options > Tools > Save page.
To view saved Web pages
1From standby select Menu >
Organizer > File manager > Web pages > Saved pages.
2 Scroll to an item and select View.
Internet security and certificates
Your phone supports secure browsing. Certain Internet services, such as banking, require certificates in your phone. Your phone may already contain certificates when you buy it or you can download new certificates.
To view certificates in the phone
•From standby select Menu > Settings
> the General tab > Security > Certificates.
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Web feeds
You can subscribe to and download frequently updated content, such as news, podcasts or photos, using Web feeds.
To add new feeds for a Web page
1When you browse a page on the
Internet that has Web feeds, indicated by the icon, select Options > Web feeds.
2For each feed you want to add, scroll to the feed and select Mark.
3 Select Options > Continue.
To download content via feeds
1From standby select Menu > Media >
Web feeds.
2Scroll to a feed and select View or
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3 Select a heading to expand.
4Select 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 also subscribe to and download content to a computer via feeds using Sony Ericsson Media Manager. You can then transfer the content to your phone. See Transferring content to and from a computer on page 40
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Updating Web feeds
You can manually update your feeds, or schedule updates. When there are updates, appears on the screen.
To schedule Web feed updates
1From standby select Menu > Media >
Web feeds.
2Scroll to a feed and select Options >
Schedule update.
3 Select an option.
Frequent updates may be costly.
To update Web feeds manually
1From standby select Menu > Media >
Web feeds.
2Scroll to a feed and select Options >
Update.
3Select an option.
Podcasts
Podcasts are files, for example, video content, that you can download and play. You subscribe to and download podcasts using Web feeds.
To access audio podcasts
•From standby select Menu > Media > Music > Podcasts.
To access video podcasts
•From standby 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 18.
To access photo feeds
•From standby select Menu > Media > Photo > Photo feeds.
GPS
Your phone is equipped with a GPS receiver that uses satellite signals to calculate your location.
Some GPS features use the Internet.
Using the GPS
Make sure you have a clear view of the sky when using features that require the GPS receiver to find your location. If your location is not found after a few minutes, move to another location. To facilitate the search, stand still and do not cover the GPS antenna.
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Assisted GPS
With Assisted GPS (A-GPS) it takes less time to calculate a location.
Contact your network operator for more information.
More GPS features
To view GPS status
1From standby select Menu >
Entertainment > Location services > Status info.
2Scroll between the tabs.
Turn off the GPS
The GPS receiver is automatically turned off when it is no longer used. You can also manually turn off the GPS receiver. This saves battery power when using features that do not require the GPS receiver to find your location.
To turn the GPS on or off manually
1From standby select Menu >
Entertainment > Location services > Settings.
2 Select an option.
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Calling
Making and receiving calls
You need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network.
To make a call
1From standby 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 22, and Call list on page 25. You can also use your voice to make calls. See Voice control on page 26.
To end a call
• Press .
To make international calls
1From standby press and hold down until a “+” sign appears.
2Enter the country code, area code (without the first zero) and phone number.
3 Press .
To re-dial a number
• When Retry? appears select Yes.
Do not hold your phone to your ear when waiting. When the call connects, your phone gives a loud signal.
To answer a call
•Press .
To reject a call
•Press .
To change the ear speaker volume during a call
•Press the volume key up or down.
To mute the microphone during a call
1 Press and hold down .
2Press and hold down again to resume.
To turn the loudspeaker on during a call
• Select Sound > Speaker on.
Do not hold your phone to your ear when using the loudspeaker. This could damage your hearing.
To view missed calls from standby
• Press to open the call list.
Networks
Your phone switches automatically between GSM and 3G (UMTS) networks depending on availability. Some network operators allow you to switch networks manually.
To switch networks manually
1From standby select Menu > Settings
> the Connectivity tab > Mobile networks > GSM/3G networks.
2Select an option.
Emergency calls
Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 and 911. These numbers can normally be used to make emergency calls in any country, with or without the SIM card inserted, if a 3G (UMTS) or GSM network is within range.
In some countries, other emergency numbers may also be promoted. Your network operator may therefore have saved additional local emergency numbers on the SIM card.
To make an emergency call
•From standby enter 112 (the international emergency number) and press .
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To view your local emergency numbers
1From standby select Menu >
Contacts.
2Scroll to New contact and select
Options > Special numbers > Emergency nos..
Contacts
You can save names, phone numbers and personal information in Contacts. Information can be saved in the phone memory or on the SIM card.
Default contacts
You can choose which contact information is shown as default. If Phone contacts is selected as default, your contacts show all the information saved in Contacts. If you select SIM contacts as default, your contacts show names and numbers saved on the SIM card.
To select default contacts
1From standby select Menu >
Contacts.
2Scroll to New contact and select
Options > Advanced > Default contacts.
3 Select an option.
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Phone contacts
Phone contacts can contain names, phone numbers and personal information. They are saved in the phone memory.
To add a phone contact
1From standby select Menu >
Contacts.
2 Scroll to New contact and select Add.
3 Enter the name and select OK.
4Scroll to New number: and select
Add.
5 Enter the number and select OK.
6 Select a number option.
7Scroll between tabs and select the fields to add information.
8Select Save.
Calling contacts
To call a phone contact
1From standby select Menu >
Contacts.
2 Scroll to a contact and press .
To go directly to the contacts list
•From standby press and hold down – .