Sony Premium Walkman W705 White Paper
May 2009
W705
Premium Walkman™ with Wi-Fi™
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First edition (May 2009)
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Preface
Purpose of this document
This White paper will be published in several revisions as the phone is developed. Therefore, some of the
headings and tables in this document contain limited information. Additional information and facts will be
forthcoming in later revisions.
The aim of this White paper is to give the reader an understanding of the main functions and features of
this phone.
People who can benefit from this document include:
• Operators
• Service providers
• Software developers
• Support engineers
• Application developers
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Document history
Change history
2009-05-11 Rev2 Second released version
2009-02-05 PA1 First released version
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Contents
Product overview ....................................................................................................................... 5
Key features ............................................................................................................................. 5
Images ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Technologies in detail ................................................................................................................ 8
Facts and figures ..................................................................................................................... 24
Technical specifications ......................................................................................................... 25
General technical data ....................................................................................................... 25
Performance and technical characteristics ......................................................................... 25
USSD technical data ........................................................................................................... 27
GPRS technical data ........................................................................................................... 27
SIM AT services supported ................................................................................................ 28
Entertainment ......................................................................................................................... 33
Audio and Video ................................................................................................................. 33
Java™ ................................................................................................................................. 34
Imaging/Messaging ................................................................................................................ 35
3.2 megapixel camera ........................................................................................................ 35
Video telephony .................................................................................................................. 36
Images ................................................................................................................................. 36
Supported character set ..................................................................................................... 37
Short Messaging Service .................................................................................................... 37
Enhanced Messaging Service ............................................................................................ 39
Multimedia Messaging Service ........................................................................................... 40
Email client technical data .................................................................................................. 42
Connectivity ........................................................................................................................... 43
Bluetooth™ wireless technology technical data ................................................................ 43
WLAN technical data ........................................................................................................... 44
GAN technical data..............................................................................................................44
OMA Data Synchronization (SyncML™) technical data ..................................................... 45
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® .................................................................................. 45
Web browser technical data ............................................................................................... 46
Client Provisioning ............................................................................................................... 49
Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................... 51
Related information ................................................................................................................. 55
Documents ............................................................................................................................. 55
Links ....................................................................................................................................... 55
Trademarks and acknowledgements ..................................................................................... 55
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Product overview
W705 is a sleek metal slider phone that radiates style with its premium finish and materials. Inside, it has
everything you need for a powerful music experience. Shake control, the latest Walkman™ player and WiFi™ for fast and easy access to your online music libraries and stores. Being a premium Walkman™
phone, W705 has a host of features and applications designed for music. The Walkman™ music player
controls are on the navigation key.
NOTE: This White paper is a combined White paper for three variants of a product: W705, W705a and
W705u. Where information is relevant to specific variants, this will be highlighted in BOLD TYPE, e.g.
‘NOTE: W705u’. If there is no ‘NOTE’, the information applies to all variants.
Key features
Walkman™ player 3.0
Located in Media, the Walkman® player converts the phone into a portable music player that supports
AAC, AAC+, Enhanced ACC+, MP3, MP4, M4A, 3GP, AMR NB, WAV and WMA audio formats. Access
audio books and podcasts you have transferred from your computer. Use SensMe™ to discover music by
mood. The phone knows the mood of each song without having to enter information such as slow, fast,
major, minor, acoustic, electric etc. Mark a song, a circle appears around this and encircles several other
songs in the same mood creating a selection. There is no need to choose artist or album, just mood.
Clear audio experience
This new audio technology combines three concepts that enhance your listening experience. Consisting
of Clear stereo with left and right channels for reduced leakage, Clear bass for sharp, dynamic, distortion
free bass and a premium headset to ensure you enjoy the best audio quality available.
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Wi-Fi™
Access the Internet by connecting to Wi-Fi™ networks. Browse the Internet at home (personal networks)
or in public access zones (hot spots). Standards supported are 802.11b and 802.11g.
Shake control
Shake the phone to shuffle the playlist, jump to another song, or control gaming functions.
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA™) NOTE: W705 and W705a only
NOTE: Not avilable in China market
The phone has a built-in DLNA™ server that connects to the home network through Wi-Fi™. Other DLNA
devices connected to the same home network can access, view and play images and music saved on
your phone. A compatible DLNA device can be a computer, TV or PLAYSTATION®3.
Generic Access Network (GAN) NOTE: W705u only
With a GAN phone your calls automatically and seamlessly switch between the mobile network or your
home Wi-Fi™ network depending on your location.
Media
A unique Sony Ericsson media experience. All media can be accessed directly from the desktop. Navigate
seamlessly through captured photos and video clips, pictures, photo tags, music, videos and more.
TrackID™
TrackID™ enables the user to identify a track playing on the built-in radio, or a track playing in the room. A
few seconds of the song is sampled, the phone connects to an online database, which identifies the song
and returns title, artist and album information.
2.4-inch QVGA Screen
The large 2.4-inch (240x320 pixels) full graphic QVGA 262k colour screen enhances viewing, facilitating
high-quality multimedia and entertainment.
3.2 megapixel camera
The main camera is 3.2 megapixel and includes 3.2x digital zoom, Photo light, Auto rotate and Photo fix.
All this means high quality photos. The Photo light can be used as video light when recording videos. The
horizontal user interface allows for easier camera handling. A photo can be shared as a picture message,
email message or blog with friends or family. Photos can also be transferred to another phone or
computer using any available transfer method, such as Bluetooth™ wireless technology or USB cable.
PlayNow™ 5.0
A unique and easy-to-use direct-link for downloading ringtones, full track music, games, themes and
wallpapers. PlayNow™ offers best-selling content for mobile download. Users can preview content before
purchase. Users have access to a catalogue of millions of tracks from both international and local labels.
By combining the PlayNow™ catalogue with unique applications like TrackID™ users are presented with a
My TrackID™ list and TrackID™ Charts by country, created by TrackID™ users around the world. These
charts are based on what songs other users are searching for and want to hear the most. PlayNow™
supports MP3 and Windows Media DRM file formats for music.
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Bluetooth™ audio streaming
Listen to audio in compatible devices. By connecting a Bluetooth Advanced Audio Distribution Profile
(A2DP) compatible accessory, such as a stereo Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth music receiver, you can
enjoy high quality stereo audio streaming wirelessly from the phone. Many A2DP accessories also support
the Bluetooth Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) allowing you to control the player in the phone
using the accessory interface.
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Images
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Technologies in detail
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This chapter includes short descriptions of the technologies available in this product..
Feature W705W705a/
W705u
3D games Yes
3G enabled Yes
Activity menu (multi-tasking)
The user can easily handle missed calls, new text and
picture messages, task reminders, shortcuts and get
quick access to favourite Internet bookmarks
Yes
with enhanced
functionality for
background
applications
Alarm clock
Set up to five individual times for single or recurring
weekly alarms
Yes
Auto rotate
The photo appears as a landscape or portrait photo,
as it was originally taken
Yes
Backlight
White backlight to illuminate the phone screen
Yes
Battery BST-33 3.6 V,
1000 mAh,
Lithium
Polymer
Battery charging time At least 90%
charged within
2 hours. Fully
charged within
2.5 hours
BestPic™
Enhance photo taking by automatically capturing a
range of 7 photos ranging from before to after a
camera key press. Select the best photo to catch the
moment. You can also save more than one photo.
Select BestPic™ speed
BestPic™ with light
No
No
No
Bluetooth™ audio streaming
Listen to audio in compatible devices
Yes
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Bluetooth™ audio video remote control
Control music player functions from a Bluetooth™
accessory, and control the volume in the accessory
from the phone
Yes
Bluetooth™ PAN
Connect the phone to Internet using Bluetooth™
wireless technology
Yes
Bluetooth™ wireless technology
Wireless connectivity between devices within a range
of up to 10 metres (33 feet). Support for specification
of the Bluetooth System, version 2.0 and EDR
Yes
Business card exchange
Exchange contact information
Yes
Buy Now
Mark a track if you are interested in buying it later.
Option to buy the track when synchronising with
Microsoft® Windows Media® Player. The Buy Now
service requires a subscription and account with a
downloadable music service, a computer with
Microsoft® Windows Media® Player 11 or
subsequent compatible version of Windows Media®
Player, and a USB computer connection
Yes
Calculator Yes
Calendar
Calendar with day, week and month views and
reminders
Yes
Call list
View calls made and received
Yes
Camera 3.2 megapixel
Camera file browser
Browse the photo folder without leaving the camera
function
Yes
Camera key
A dedicated camera key
Yes
Feature W705W705a/
W705u
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Camera menu
Easy-to-use horizontal digital camera menu
Yes
Camera settings bar
Settings bar with options and info texts
Yes
Clear audio experience
Combines three concepts that enhance your listening
experience: Clear stereo with left and right channels
for reduced leakage, Clear bass for sharp, dynamic,
distortion-free bass and a premium headset.
Yes
Co-branding area 38.4 × 6.85
mm
Code memo
A safe place to save all PIN codes and other
information. To access Code memo, only one PIN
code is needed
Yes
Colour Luxury Silver
Passionate
Red
Midnight Silver
Contact photos
Add a photo to a saved contact. The picture appears
on the screen when the saved contact calls
Yes
Contacts
Phonebook with fields for name, phone, fax and
instant messaging information, presence information,
email address, Web site, title, company address info,
personal address info and birthday
Yes
Conference calls
Support for multiparty calling
Yes
Content online
Downloadable pictures, games, themes, ringtones
available online
Yes
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W705u
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Copyright protection
DRM (Digital Rights Management) features the rights
and copy protection of downloaded content (audio,
pictures, music tones, video clips and entertainment
features such as games, Java applications etc.)
Yes, OMA
DRM 1.0, 2.0
and 2.1,
Microsoft DRM
Janus
Device Management (DM)
DM utilises GPRS as a bearer (basic network
connectivity needs to be in place) of the provisioning
data and allows the operator to access the phone,
check and send out different settings such as
network connectivity (GPRS), email, MMS, Internet
settings and Java™. Device Management is achieved
by supporting OMA Client Provisioning 1.1 (CP) and
OMA Device Management (DM) 1.2
Yes
Digital zoom 3.2x for Picture
(VGA mode)
3.2x for video
clips
2.0x for video
calls(front
camera)
3.0x for video
calls(main
camera)
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA™) Note:
W705 and W705a only
Built-in DLNA™ server that connects to the home
network through Wi-Fi™
Yes
Email
Built-in email client with inbox, outbox, compose/
send and other functions
Yes
EMS (Enhanced messaging)
Text messaging (SMS) with support for pictures and
sounds
Note: EMS is not available for operators who use
unified messaging
Yes
Exterior description
Size mm (Length x width x thickness/thinnest)
95 x 47.5 x
14.3(mm)
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W705u
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External antenna connector
For use with an advanced car handsfree accessory
No
File manager
Folder structure storage to help save and organise
pictures, sounds and other phone content
Yes,
with enhanced
functionality for
camera
content
Flash themes Yes
Flight mode
All phone radio transceivers are inactivated. Flight
mode starts the phone so that only certain functions
are available, such as the calendar, the music player
or a game. The phone may then be used in some
areas, such as aeroplanes or hospitals, where full
mobile phone functionality is not allowed
Wi-Fi™ function availability in Flight mode
Yes
Yes
FM radio with RDS
FM radio with presets, auto and manual search. The
handsfree is used as an antenna. The radio can also
be used as an alarm signal
Yes,
100 kHz tuning
interval
FM radio with TrackID™
Identify tracks playing on the radio
Yes
Form factor Slider
Games download
Add more games to your phone
Yes
Games embedded Yes
Generic Access Network (GAN) Note: W705u only
Calls automatically and seamlessly switch between
the mobile network or the home Wi-Fi™ network
Yes
Geo tagging
Photos are tagged with geo data and can be shown
on a map
Yes,
geo data from
Cell ID
Feature W705W705a/
W705u
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Google Maps™ for mobile
Preloaded application with support for cell-id. View
satellite imagery, find locations and calculate routes
Yes
GPRS
General Packet Radio Services
– a communications
standard enabling packet data transfer of 21.4 Kbps
per time slot.
Multislot class 10 supported (max 5 simultaneously)
Yes
High Speed Data
HSDPA
– High Speed Downlink Packet Access Yes
Icon Desktop 12
A graphic icon desktop with 12 interactive icons
Yes
Image formats
3.2 MP (2048x1536 pixels)
2 MP (1632x1224 pixels)
1 MP (1280x960 pixels)
VGA (640x480 pixels)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Instant messaging (Wireless Village™)
Chat
– several people can take part in a mobile
messaging session.
Instant messaging/Wireless Village server community
Yes
Internet blogging
Share over the Internet on your personal Web site.
The size of uploaded photos is dependent on
customizations
Yes
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W705u
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Internet browser
Full HTML support, ECMA script, DOM level 1&2,
CSS 1&2 etc.
Support for AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and
XML)
Progressive download of video files.
Direct access to Bookmarks, Search Internet and
Enter address
Mouse Pointer
Text Wrapping
Pan&Zoom
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Internet security
Encrypts confidential information such as credit card
and bank account numbers. Necessary for mobile
banking and shopping
Yes, SSL/TLS
Java
TM
Support for J2ME™ technology
Sony Ericsson Java Platform
Support for new Java programming features
including banking, payment transactions, user
identification and authentication through secure
encryption technology.
Java 2, Micro
Edition
(J2ME™), Java
3D™
JP-8.4
Yes
Keys
– navigation and more 4 navigation
keys
3 selection
keys
C (Clear) key
Activity menu
key
End and on/off
key
Call key
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W705u
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Keys – keypad 12
alphanumeric
Keys
– side and other Volume/
camera zoom
key
Walkman™
key
Camera key
Lunar calendar
A calendar system used in China and other parts of
Asia. A lunar month is determined by the period
required for the moon to complete its full cycle of
29.5 days and is available in Chinese phone variants
Yes
Adobe™ Flash Lite™
For animated wallpapers, menus and other graphic
elements
Yes
Media
A centre for all media content with horizontal and
vertical navigation. You can view photos, listen to
music, watch video clips
Yes
Media player See
Walkman™
player and
Video player
Memory (built-in)
Phone memory that is free to use (depending on
software configuration and file content). Many
applications share phone memory. The maximum
amount of storage available for any one application,
such as calendar entries, is affected by the amount of
memory used by other applications, such as
messaging, music, photos and so on
Up to 77MB
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W705u
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Memory card reader (slot)
A slot for inserting a micro peripheral storage device
Memory card support:
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
SanDisk microSD™/Transflash™
Yes
Yes
No
Menu layout options
Possibility to change the layout of the icons in the
main menu
Yes
Menu shortcuts
A function making it possible to dedicate shortcuts to
the most-used phone functions
Yes
MMS (Multimedia messaging)
Picture messaging with text and sound
Yes
MMS video
Support in the phone for sending video clips using
MMS
Yes
Modem
Circuit Switched/Packet Switched Internet dial-up
support
Yes
MusicDJ™
A music composer tool with MIDI drum, guitar,
keyboard, bass and brass loops in different music
styles, which can be combined to create polyphonic
ringtones
Yes
Music listening time Up to 20 hours
Music tones
Music tones, also called master tones, are DRM
protected music by original artists. Various digital
audio formats are supported
Yes
My time zone
Select the time zone manually by country or city
Yes
Feature W705W705a/
W705u
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