Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone.
This User Guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties. Use of
such programming or services may require separate registration with the third party
provider and may be subject to additional terms of use. For applications accessed on or
through a third-party Web site, please review such Web sites’ terms of use and applicable
privacy policy in advance. Sony Ericsson does not warrant or guarantee the availability or
performance of any third-party Web sites or offered services.
Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported by all
networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM
International Emergency Number 112. Please contact your network operator or service
provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional
access or usage fees apply.
User guide in the phone
An extended User guide and a help function are available in your phone.
To access the User guide in the phone
•
Tap > Help > Sony Ericsson Help.
Additional help
To use the help function in the phone
•
•
> Help.
Tap
To use Getting started
Tap > Getting started.
Assembly
Before you start using the phone, you have to insert the 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-colored contacts facing down.
Press and hold down the power key until the phone starts.
2
At first startup, a setup guide leads you through the essential settings of the phone.
You need to set the phone language when you start the device for the first time. Be careful when
you set this language. If you choose a wrong language you will have to re-install your phone
software.
To turn off the phone
1
Press and hold down the power key until a message appears.
2
Tap Yes.
To turn on sleep mode
•
To turn off the screen temporarily and switch the phone to sleep mode, briefly press
the power key.
To turn off sleep mode
•
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key. The phone is also activated when
you receive a call or a message.
To turn on flight mode
1
2
1
2
> Settings > Connections > Communication Manager.
Tap
Tap Flight.
To turn on phone mode
> Settings > Connections > Communication Manager.
Tap
Tap Phone.
Automatic turn off
Automatic turn off function helps you to set the phone to turn off automatically. You can
also set the backlight to turn off automatically if your phone is not used for a specified time.
To set automatic turn off functions
1
2
> Settings > System > Backlight and Power Management > the
Tap
Advanced tab.
Mark the checkboxes and shorten the time before the different functions are turned
off.
Aligning the screen
The first time you turn on the phone, you need to align the screen. You can also re-align
your screen, if necessary.
The phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. When you start to charge,
it may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen. You can still use
your phone while it is charging.
The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a
certain time. This is to extend battery life and may result in the charge status showing a level
below 100 percent, even though the battery is fully charged.
To save energy you can unplug the charger from the wall socket when the phone is fully charged.
To charge the phone using the power adapter
•
Connect the phone to a power outlet using the USB cable provided and the power
adapter.
To charge the phone using a computer
•
Connect the phone to a USB port on a computer using the included USB cable
provided.
To answer a call, press the call handling key. If you are listening to music, it stops
when you receive a call and resumes when the call has ended.
3
To end a call, press the call handling key.
If a portable handsfree is not included with the phone, you may purchase one separately.
Status bar
A status bar at the top of the screen displays phone status information and notifications.
You can access the displayed applications direct from the status bar.
To access an application from the status bar
1
Tap the status bar.
2
Tap one of the displayed icons.
Status icons
You can tap an icon in the status bar to get more information or to start an application.
The following status icons may appear on your status bar:
GPRS available
HSDPA availableScanning for available Wi-Fi™ network connections
EDGE availableWi-Fi™ network connected
3G/UMTS availableSignal strength
GPRS in useNo signal
HSDPA in usePhone radio turned off
3G/UMTS in useVoice call in progress
EDGE in useCall on hold
Connection is activeSound on
Connection is not activeSound off
Missed callBattery charging
New incoming text messageBattery full
Wi-Fi™ function enabled
New incoming multimedia messageBluetooth™ function on
Multiple notifications. Tap to view allBluetooth™ headset connected
Press the navigation key upwards, downwards, left or right to move around the
screen. Press the selection key (at the center of the navigation key) to select an item.
Personalizing the start menu
You can customize what to display on the start menu. Some of the customized changes
may also be applicable to the MS Today panel.
To use a custom background image
1
Tap > Settings > Home.
2
Tap the Appearance tab and mark the Use this picture as the background check
box.
3
Tap Browse to view a list of your picture files.
4
Tap the file name of the picture you want to use.
5
Tap OK.
For best viewing it is recommended that the image is saved in 480x800 pixel resolution for WVGA
(Wide Video Graphics Array) and 800x480 pixel resolution for landscape display mode.
Display settings
To increase or decrease the size of text on the screen
1
Tap > Settings > System > Screen > the Text Size tab.
2
Move the slider to increase or decrease the text size.
To decrease the screen brightness
1
2
> Settings > System > Backlight and Power Management > the
Tap
Backlight tab.
Drag the slider to decrease the brightness.
Regional settings
The style in which numbers, currency, dates, and times are displayed is specified in regional
settings.
To change regional settings
1
Tap > Settings > System > Regional Settings.
2
On the Region tab, select your region from the list.
3
To customize settings further, tap the appropriate tabs and select the desired
options.
Changing region does not change the Operating System language of your phone.
The region you select determines which options will be available on the other tabs.
Time and date
To set the time and date
1
2
> Settings > Clock & Alarms.
Tap
Tap the Time tab.
To set the time and date for a different location
1
2
3
> Settings > Clock & Alarms.
Tap
Tap the Time tab.
Select the correct time zone and change the time or date.
Tap the day of the week for the alarm. You can select multiple days by tapping each
desired day.
4
Tap the time and set the time for the alarm.
5
To choose a sound, tap the list next to the Play button and select a sound. Tap
OK to confirm.
The alarm will not sound if the phone is turned off.
To choose how to be notified about events or actions
1
Tap > Settings > Sounds & Notifications.
2
On the Sounds tab, choose how you want to be notified by marking the appropriate
check boxes.
3
On the Notifications tab, tap an event name and choose how you want to be notified
by selecting a ring type and a ring tone.
Ringer settings
To change the ring type and ring tone for an incoming call
1
Tap > Settings > Sounds & Notifications > the Notifications tab.
2
Tap Ring type > Ring tone.
Communication Manager
Wi-Fi™ and Bluetooth™ technology, as well as data connections are battery consuming.
It is recommended to turn off such connections if you do not need them and want to save
battery power.
To turn off connections
1
Tap > Settings > Connections > Communication Manager.
2
Tap
profile.
3
Turn off the connections you do not need.
Using Wi-Fi™ technology, Bluetooth™ technology and Microsoft® Direct Push technology
consumes battery power. Turning these functions off, will save the battery power.
Power saving
Animated pictures, music, videos, games and some older types of SIM cards can consume
a lot of battery power. You can improve battery time by closing applications running in the
background and disabling unnecessary functions.
You can also turn on power save mode, in which some settings are changed to increase
the power efficiency.
When you turn on power save mode, the screen brightness is turned down, the back light
automatically turns off after 10 seconds, the phone goes into sleep mode after 40 seconds, and
all other power-intensive communication options are turned off.
next to Phone or Power save depending on your selected communication
By saving power you will contribute to a greener world.
To turn on power save mode
1
2
> Settings > Connections > Communication Manager.
Tap
Tap Power save.
Power save mode can also be turned on or off in the Sony Ericsson panel.
On the Identification tab, enter your personal information.
Phone name
The phone name is used to identify your phone in the following situations:
•
Synchronizing with a computer
•
Using Bluetooth™ wireless technology
•
Restoring information from a backup
If you synchronize multiple phones with the same computer, each phone must have a unique
name.
To change the phone name
1
Tap > Settings > System > About.
2
Tap the Device ID tab.
3
Enter a new name.
4
Tap OK.
The phone name must begin with a letter, consist of letters from A to Z, numbers from 0 to 9,
and cannot contain spaces. Use the underscore character to separate words.
Internet and messaging settings
You can connect to the Internet using a 2G/3G mobile data connection or Wi-Fi™ if you
have the correct Internet settings in your phone. You can install these settings using the
Ready to run application in your phone. You can also go to
www.sonyericsson.com/support
phone. Internet settings can also be added or changed manually.
To download Internet settings
1
Tap > Settings > Connections > Ready To Run.
2
Tap Start to download and set.
To configure Internet settings manually
To get the required information for manual configuration of Internet settings, please contact your
service provider.
1
Tap > Settings > Connections > Connections.
2
Under My ISP, tap Add a new modem connection.
3
Enter a name for the connection, then select Cellular line (GPRS, 3G) in the drop-
down box, then tap Next.
4
Enter the Access point name, then tap Next.
5
If required, edit User name, Password, Domain and Advanced settings. Tap
Finish.
6
Under My ISP, tap Manage existing connections and select the connection you
just created.
from your computer to download the settings to your
Networks
You can view which mobile phone networks are available and arrange them in the order
that you want your phone to access them. For example, if your first preferred network is
unavailable, your phone will try to access your second preferred network.
When you turn on your phone, it automatically selects your home network if it is within
range. If it is not within range, you can use another network that is accepted by your
operator. This is called roaming.
To make or receive a phone call, your phone must be within the range of a network.
Tap Menu > Tools > Options, then find and tap the Network tab.
3
Under Network selection, select Manual. The list of available networks appears.
To set preferred networks
1
Press .
2
Tap Menu > Tools > Options and tap the Network tab.
3
Tap Set Networks and follow the instructions on the screen.
4
After arranging the networks in the preferred order, tap OK to return to the
Network tab.
5
In the Network selection list, select Automatic.
6
Tap OK.
Handling content with the File Explorer in the phone
You can use File Explorer in your phone to handle content saved in the phone memory or
on a memory card. If the memory is full, delete some content to create space.
To use the File Explorer in the phone
•
To open File Explorer, tap
The following functions are available in File Explorer:
> File Explorer.
Task
Go up one level in File ExplorerSelect Up
Open a folder in the current viewTap the folder
Create a new folderSelect Menu > New Folder
Open a fileTap the file
Copy, cut or paste a file or folderTap the file or folder, then select Menu > Edit
Rename a file or folderTap the file or folder, then select Menu > Rename
Delete a file or folderTap the file or folder, then select Menu > Delete
Go directly to a folderUse the drop-down boxes in the top left and top right of the screen
Action
Searching information
You can search for files and other items stored in your phone by file name or by key words
located in the item.
To search for a file or an item
1
Tap > Universal Search.
2
In the search field, you can enter the key words for the information you want to search
for.
3
Tap Search Phone.
4
In the results list, tap the item you want to open.
Entering text
You can use the hardware keyboard to enter text and characters.
Using the hardware keyboard
•
To type lower-case letters, press the relevant letter keys.
To type accented characters, press the letter key first, and then press
until the required
character appears.
•
To enter a number or a symbol, press and then press the relevant key.
•
To use all number or symbol keys, press twice and enter the relevant numbers or
symbols.
•
To verify entries or exit the program in use, press .
Input language
Before you start entering letters, you need to select the languages you want to use when
writing. You can switch to one of your selected input languages when you enter text by
tapping .
To select input languages
1
Tap > Settings > Personal > Keyboard > Languages.
2
Mark the language check boxes that you want to add to the list.
To change input language
1
When you enter text, tap .
2
Select an option.
To add words to the keyboard dictionary
1
When you enter text, tap
2
Tap Options > My words > Add.
3
Write a word and tap OK.
.
Text correction options
Text correction helps you enter text faster by suggesting words as you enter letters. You
can set different options in the text correction menu, for example, spell correction, next
word prediction, auto-append and auto-substitution.
To set text correction options
1
2
> Settings > Personal > Keyboard > Text correction.
Tap
Select options.
For more information about the different options in the text correction menu go to
Personal > Keyboard > Text correction > Help.
> Settings >
Settings
You can set up the phone with general and specific settings, to suit your requirements.
Customize phone settings such as ring tone, setting a SIM PIN
Enable or disable TTY.
On screen keyboard
System folder overview
About
Certificates
Backlight and
Power Management
Customer
Feedback
Device Information
Encryption
Error Reporting
External GPS
Java
Managed Programs
Memory
Master Reset
Regional Settings
Remove Programs
Task Manager
View basic information such as the Windows® Mobile version and the type of processor
used in your phone. You can also specify a name for your phone
View information about certificates that are installed in your phone
Power saving settings
Make Windows® Mobile better by participating in the Customer Experience
Improvement Program
See information about the firmware version, hardware and identity
Allow files on your memory card to be encrypted. Encrypted files are readable only in
your phone
Enable or disable the phone error reporting function. When this function is enabled and
a program error occurs, technical data about the state of the program and your phone
is logged in a text file and delivered to Microsoft technical support if you choose to send
it
Set the appropriate GPS communication ports, if required. You may need to do this
when there are programs in your phone that access GPS data or when you have
connected a GPS receiver to your phone. See Help for details
Download and install Java applications, such as games and tools, to your phone
See the installation history for programs managed in your phone
Check the phone memory allocation status and memory card information. You can also
stop currently running programs
Reset all settings to manufacture default
Set the regional configuration to use, including the format for displaying numbers,
currency, date, and time in your phone
Remove programs you installed in your phone
Stop running programs and/or set the button to end programs immediately
Connections folder overview
Beam
Connections
Domain Enroll
USB to PC
Wi-Fi
SMS Service
Communication Manager
Ready To Run
Set your phone to receive incoming Bluetooth™ beams
Configure your phone data connections so your phone can connect to the Internet
or a private local network
Enroll in a domain and connect your phone with company resources
Set up a USB serial connection between your phone and a computer
Set up connections to available wireless networks
Select which data connection to use when sending text messages
Enable or disable different communication channels
Set your phone ready to run by downloading various settings like Internet,
Multimedia meaasge, GPRS
Recommended accessories
The following accessories are recommended for the phone:
You can update your phone to the most recent software for optimal performance and to
get the latest enhancements. Updates can be downloaded using the Update Service
application on your computer. You will need to connect your phone to the computer using
a supported USB cable.
Make sure you back up and save all data contained in your phone before you start updating the
phone.
To use the Update Service application
1
Connect your phone to the computer using the USB cable.
2
Computer: Go to
computer.
3
Follow the instructions to install the latest available Update Service application in your
phone.
Panels let you personalize your phone with the content you want most. Your phone comes
with a number of panels pre-loaded. You can view your chosen panels in different views,
set panels to switch automatically, and also download new panels.
Some panels described in this User guide are not supported by all networks and/or service
providers in all areas.
To return to the most recently used panel
•
Press or tap > Home.
Switching between panels and applications
•
In a panel or an application, double press
•
From a panel view, press
•
In an application you started from the Start menu, press to return to the most recently
to return to the most recently used panel.
to go to Favorites view.
used panel.
Managing panels
When you open a panel, the following icons appear:
Favorites view
All panels view
Auto Panel switching
Settings
To open and close panel views
1
Press .
2
Tap a panel.
You can double press
to enter a panel view directly.
Favorites view
Your six favorite panels are displayed in this view. You can set panels as favorites from the
All panels view.
1Auto panel switching on/off - Turn Auto panel switching on or off
1
2
3
5
4
876
2Release information/Update - Download the latest version of the Panel manager application. If the current
Panel manager application is the latest version, the Update is disabled
3Get more panels - Download new panels for your device
Sony Ericsson panel
This panel shows the time, weather, messaging and other useful shortcuts to manage your
phone and to show its status.
1Weather
2Email
3Call log
4Messaging
5Internet browser
6Alarm
7Power save mode
8Time and date
Support panel
If you have any questions and queries, you can use the Support panel. It gives you easy
access to help and the answers to your questions. There are quick links to the User guide,
support-related news and mobile Web support.
MS Today panel
The MS Today panel gives you access to all basic phone features such as communication,
media and browsing. You can personalize this panel to suit your individual preferences.
To personalize the Home panel
1
Tap
> Settings > Home.
2
Adjust the settings according to your preferences.
Spb Mobile Shell panel
There are two types of Spb Mobile Shell panel: Lifestyle and Professional. The Spb Mobile
Shell Professional panel is more work-oriented, with your calendar and appointments as
the main view. Both the Lifestyle and Professional panels can be customized to your own
needs. The panels extend outside the screen so you have more space to add shortcuts
and widgets.
See www.spbsoftwarehouse.com for more information.