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Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson M610i. Enjoy the fast touchscreen, efficient email tools, and high-speed Internet on the go. In addition to your pre-installed multimedia content, a lot more is waiting for you at www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Also check out the Sony Ericsson Application
Shop at www.sonyericsson.com/applicationshop and learn how to get the most out of your M610i.
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Added dimensions – Accessories from Sony Ericsson
Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone
HCB-120
A handsfree solution with caller display. For use in the car, office or home.
Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV705
A powerful Bluetooth™ headset with a compact design.
Desk Stand CDS-65
Your phone’s best assistant: connect a USB cable, charger and portable handsfree.
The full range of accessories may not be available in every
market. For more information visit www.sonyericsson.com/accessories.
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Sony Ericsson
UMTS 2100 GSM 900/1800/1900
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 or its local affiliated company 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, 2007
Publication number: EN/LZT 162 xxx PA1 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 will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.
The marble logo, BestPic, PlayNow, TrackID, MusicDJ, PhotoDJ and VideoDJ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.
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Sony, Cyber-shot, Memory Stick Micro and M2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Ericsson is a trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. Bluetooth™ is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
Real is a trademark or a registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. RealPlayer® for Mobile is included under license from RealNetworks, Inc. Copyright 1995-2004, RealNetworks, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Microsoft, Windows and PowerPoint are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S and other countries.
Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
T9™ Text Input is a trademark or a registered trademark of Tegic Communications. T9™ Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928, and 6,011,554; Canadian Pat. No. 1,331,057, United Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329; Republic of Singapore Pat. No. 51383; Euro.Pat. No. 0 842 463(96927260.8) DE/DK, FI, FR, IT, NL, PT, ES, SE, GB; and additional patents are pending worldwide.
Smart-Fit Rendering is a trademark or registered trademark of ACCESS CO. LTD. in Japan and other countries.
Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. End-user license agreement for Sun™ Java™ J2ME™.
1Restrictions: Software is confidential copyrighted information of Sun and title to all copies is retained
by Sun and/or its licensors. Customer shall not modify, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, extract, or otherwise reverse engineer Software. Software may not be leased, assigned, or sublicensed, in whole or in part.
2Export Regulations: Software, including technical data, is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Act and its associated regulations, and may be subject to export or import regulations in other countries. Customers agree to comply strictly with all such regulations and acknowledges that it has the responsibility to obtain licenses to export, reexport, or import Software. Software may not be downloaded, or otherwise exported or re-exported
(i) into, or to a national or resident of, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Libya, Sudan, Syria (as such listing may be revised from time to time) or any country to which the U.S. has embargoed goods; or (ii) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's
list of Specially Designated Nations or the U.S. Commerce Department's Table of Denial Orders.
3Restricted Rights: Use, duplication or disclosure by the United States government is subject to the restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clauses in DFARS 252.227-7013(c) (1) (ii) and FAR 52.227-19(c) (2) as applicable.
Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
All illustrations are for guidance only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.
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Getting started
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Ericsson X123, the 3G messaging phone.
Before you start to use your new phone please read the information in the Getting started chapter carefully.
•Web guide - an up-to-date User guide with step-by-step instructions and additional information on features available in you phone. You can access the Web guide from your computer at www.sonyericsson.com/support. If you have an Internet connection set up in your phone you can also access the Web guide from the Web browser in your phone.
Instruction symbols
The following appear in the user guide:
Note
Tip
A service or function is networkor subscription-dependent. Contact your network operator for details.
Additional help
The complete user documentation for your phone consists of:
•User guide – an overview of your phone with the information needed to get you started.
•Help in the phone – your phone has built-in help. In most applications Help is available in the More menu.
To access the Web guide from your phone
1From Standby select Main menu >
Multimedia > Web.
2Select More > Bookmarks > Web Guide.
Accessing the Web guide from your phone might involve some costs depending on the Internet connection used. Please contact your network operator for more information.
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Phone overview
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9 Microphone
10Back button
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13Stylus
Before using your phone
Battery
You need to charge the battery when the indicator light on the base of the phone flashes red or when the low battery message appears on the screen.
To insert the battery
1Open the battery cover by pressing slightly on the upper part and sliding it down the phone.
2 Insert the battery.
3 Slide the cover back onto the phone.
To charge the battery
1 Make sure the battery is inserted.
2 Connect the charger to the phone.
3 Connect the charger to the mains.
A green indicator light on the base of the phone is turned on during charging. If the phone is off during charging, a red indicator light will be turned on.
SIM card
You receive a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card when you register with a network operator. The SIM card keeps track of your phone number, the services included in your subscription and phonebook information. A PIN code is supplied with the SIM card and must be entered, if requested, when you turn on your phone for the first time.
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To insert the SIM card
1 Detach the charger (if connected).
2Open the battery cover by pressing slightly on the upper part and sliding it down the phone.
3 Remove the battery (if it is in place).
4Insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder.
5 Insert the battery.
6 Slide the cover back onto the phone.
IMEI number
IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identifier) is a 15-digit number. Your operator can use the IMEI number to enable a complete barring of your phone if it is stolen. The number is printed at the bottom of the battery compartment. You can also view the number on the phone display.
To view the IMEI number in your phone
•From Standby enter *#06#.
Care instructions
•Use a moist cloth when you clean the screen.
•Only use the stylus provided, or your fingertips, to tap the screen.
For detailed care instructions, see “Recommendations for safe use of product (mobile phone, battery, charger and other accessories)” on page 50.
First time start-up
Before you use your phone, see “Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use” on page 50.
Before you can use your phone you need to insert the SIM card, and insert and charge the battery.
To switch on your phone
1Press and hold down the On/off button.
2 Select Phone on.
3 Select a language.
4 Enter your PIN, if requested.
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5 Select Done.
If you make a mistake when you enter
your PIN code, you can delete the number by pressing 
. If you enter the wrong PIN code three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked. To unblock it, you need to enter the PUK code supplied with your SIM card.
Wizards
There are wizards available to help you set up your phone.
•Setup wizard - helps you to enter some basic settings for your phone. The wizard starts the first time you use your phone or you can find it in
Main menu > Control panel > Other
>Setup wizard.
•Internet wizard - automatically downloads settings for Internet and MMS. The wizard starts the first time you use your phone or you can find it in Main menu > Control panel
>Connections > Internet wizard.
•Email wizard - helps you to set up an email acount in your phone. You can find it in Main menu > Control panel > Messaging > Email wizard.
If your phone is locked to an operator, Internet settings may be pre-set and the Internet wizard will not start when you use your phone for the first time.
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Getting to know the phone
Turning the phone on and off
The screen
The screen is touch-sensitive. You can use the stylus or your fingertips to select items.
Your phone has two modes of operation:
•Phone on- full functionality.
•Flight mode - limited functionality with network and radio functions switched off.
You can use flight mode where mobile phones are prohibited, such as in hospitals and aircrafts.
To turn on the phone in phone mode
1Press and hold down the On/off button.
2 Select Phone on.
To turn on the phone in flight mode
1Press and hold down the On/off button.
2 Select Flight mode.
To turn off the phone
1Press and hold down the On/off button.
2 Select Power off.
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Navigation
To navigate menus and select items, you can use the Jog Dial, Back button, stylus, keyboard navigation keys, touch options and your fingertips.
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Stylus
You can tap the screen with the stylus to navigate and select items or to pan multimedia pictures.
Finding the applications
Standby
Standby is the starting point for a number of tasks and is displayed whenever you turn on your phone. You
can change the view of Standby in
Main menu > Control panel > Device > Standby application to:
•Activity menu – show the Today view and shortcuts which you can set to reach the applications you use most frequently.
•None – show an enlarged view of the clock.
The Standby applications can be operator-dependent.
Main menu
All the applications in your phone can be found in Main menu 
. You can select to view the applications in Main menu in a grid or a list.
To access applications in Main menu
•Select 
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Using the applications
To start an application
•Select the application icon with the stylus or your fingertips, or rotate the Jog Dial to highlight it and press the Jog Dial.
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To leave an application without closing it
•Switch to another application using the Task manager. See Task manager on page 9.
To close an application
•Press and hold 
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Task manager
Task manager helps you switch between applications. Leaving an application via Task manager rather than closing it, lets you return to the the application in the state that you left it. This is useful, for example, when cutting and pasting text from one application to another.
To switch to another application
1Tap 
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More > Task manager.
2 Select the Recent tab.
3Select the application and select
Switch.
Status bar
The status bar on top of the screen contains icons that indicate the status of the current settings and activities.
Status bar icons
You can select an icon to get more information or to start an application.
Icon Function
3G Available
Battery strength
Bluetooth headset connected
Bluetooth activated
Current line selection (Alternative Line Service available on the SIM card)
Divert all calls notification
Email notification
Flight mode
Internet connection activated (flashes when data is transferred)
Keylock activated
Missed call notification
MMS notification
Muted microphone
Predictive text activated
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Ring volume set to zero
Signal strength in phone mode, GPRS available
Silent mode
SMS notification
SMS overflow
Speakerphone activated
Status bar menu
Task manager
Voicemail notification
Wireless LAN activated and connected
Wireless LAN activated but not connected
Status bar menu
You can use the status bar menu to quickly access extra settings:
•New call, SMS, MMS and more
•Connections
•Volume
•Time
•Keylock
To access the Status bar menu
• Select 
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Importing phone book entries
You can import contact information by:
•Copying phonebook entries stored on your SIM card.
•Transferring phonebook entries from a computer application using the synchronize function.
•Transferring phonebook entries from another phone using Bluetooth™ wireless technology.
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Main menu overview
Multimedia |
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Web |
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Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
A Memory Stick can be used as extra storage space for pictures, music, applications, and so forth. You can rename and format a Memory Stick. You can also transfer data to and from a Memory Stick.
To insert a Memory Stick
1 Open the cover.
2 Insert the Memory Stick in the slot.
To remove a Memory Stick
1 Open the cover.
2Press the edge of the Memory Stick inwards and then release it.
Do not remove a Memory Stick during file transfer. This may cause the phone to hang or it can corrupt the file system on the Memory Stick.
Connecting accessories
To connect an accessory
•Connect the accessory to the base of your phone.
Tilt the plug upwards when you disconnect the accessory.
Key lock
To lock the keyboard
1 From Standby press 
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2 Select Lock keys.
To unlock the keyboard
1 From Standby press 
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2Select Unlock.
For more information about phone locks, see Control panel in the Web guide.
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Sound
To set the ear speaker volume during a phone call
• Rotate the Jog Dial.
To set the multimedia volume
1 Select 
> Volume > Multimedia.
2 Rotate the Jog Dial.
To set the volume for ringtone, alarm and message alerts
1 Select 
> Volume.
2 Select the corresponding slider.
3 Rotate the Jog Dial.
To set the phone to silent
1 Select 
> Volume.
2 Mark the Silent mode check box.
From Standby you can press and hold 
to switch silent mode on or off.
Transfer sound
During an ongoing call or when listening to, for example, Music player you can transfer the sound to a connected accessory such as a Bluetooth headset.
To transfer sound
1 Select 
> Volume.
2 Select More > Transfer sound.
Update software
When an improved software version for your phone is introduced, you can update your phone using the Sony Ericsson Update Service on www.sonyericsson.com/support. The Web page has further instructions and will guide you through the process.
Text entry
Text can be entered in several different ways. The dual function keyboard works as a standard keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears when selecting 
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Choosing a new language in the phone will also automatically change the behaviour of the keyboard to that language.
Dual function keyboard
Each key has several characters and symbols printed on them. The characters are located on the lower part of the key. In Standby the keyboard is in number entry mode.
The characters are accessed by pressing the left or right side of the key. By pressing 
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characters or symbols on the top of the key.
Additional characters associated with the pressed character will be shown in the pre-edit box at top of the screen.
To use the dual function keyboard
•Press the keys below the screen.
On-screen keyboard
The on-screen keyboard enables you to select the characters and symbols with the stylus. The on-screen keyboard can be set to different languages.
To use the on-screen keyboard
•Select the on-screen keyboard symbol
located in the status bar.
To change language of the on-screen keyboard
•Select 
> Setup and select a language.
Handwriting recognition
Handwriting recognition translates stylus gestures written directly on the screen into letters, numbers or other characters, and displays these characters as text. Handwriting recognition is only active in places where text can be entered.
To write letters
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To change 1st and 2nd dictionary languages for text prediction
1Select More > Text options and mark the Predictive text check box.
2 Select 1st language or 2nd language.
3 Select language in the list.
4Select Save.
Edit text
In the More menu you will find text editing functions like copying, cutting and pasting.
Some text editing functions are available only when the text is highlighted.
To highlight the text with the stylus
•Hold the stylus at the end of the text for a short while then drag the stylus across the text.
Text options
You can build your own dictionary using My words, add symbols and change text options in the More menu.
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