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Getting started S700

Introduction

You can synchronize your S700 contacts, appointments, tasks and notes with similar programs in a PC
using Bluetooth™ wireless technology, the infrared port or a cable.

Synchronization software and supported PIMs
(Personal Information Managers)

The Sony Ericsson Sync Station synchronization software for the S700 series is designed to work with
Windows® ME, Windows 2000 (SP3 or higher), Windows XP Home and Windows XP Pro.

The general system requirements are:

At least 120 MB free hard disk space. Internet Explorer 5.0 or later has to be installed.

• Windows ME: 64 MB RAM, 200 MHz processor

• Windows 2000 with SP3: 64 MB RAM, 266 MHz processor

• Windows XP Home: 128 MB RAM, 300 MHz processor

• Windows XP Pro: 128 MB RAM, 300 MHz processor

The Operating Systems Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP Home and Windows XP Pro will allow
Installation while older Operating Systems, e.g. Windows 98 and Windows NT are not compatible.

Sync Station for the S700 series is designed to work with the following PIMs (Personal Information
Managers):

• Windows Address Book

• Outlook 2000 SR-1 or higher

• Outlook 2002

• Outlook 2003

Note: Sync Station software is designed to work with the S700 mobile phone series. Other mobile
phones may not be supported by Sync Station software, see www.SonyEricsson.com/support for
more information.

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Getting started S700

Installing software

Software can be downloaded from www.SonyEricsson.com/support. The software can be installed on a
PC running Windows ME, 2000 or XP.

Download the following Sony Ericsson PC software:

• Sync Station for synchronization

To download the latest version

1. In your Internet browser, go to www.SonyEricsson.com/support.

2. Select a region and country or “Global support area”.

3. Enter the product name: S700.

4. Select Software/Synchronization and follow the download instructions on the page.

To install software
Note: Please uninstall all other phone synchronization software, as this may disturb the new software.

1. Double-click the downloaded software file.

2. If the installation does not start automatically, click Start/ Run.../ Browse and select the Start program
(SyncStation_version.exe). Click OK to start the program.

3. When the installation has started, select the language you prefer, and click OK.

4. Click Next and follow the instructions in the wizard.

Mobile Phone Monitor Options

The Mobile Phone Monitor is installed with the SyncStation software. It is phone connection software and
identifies phone models and capabilities. You can configure the options by double-clicking on the Mobile
Phone Monitor in the taskbar or Start/Settings/Control Panel/Phone Monitor Options to edit the following
information and settings:

• Mobile phones – shows a list of the phones previously connected to your PC.

• SIM cards – shows a list of SIM cards (Subscriber Identity Modules) previously recognized by your PC.

• COM ports – shows the COM ports detected on your PC. The list includes virtual ports.

• Advanced – shows the version and where the program is installed. Under the Components heading,
files that were installed during installation and their individual versions are shown.

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Getting started S700

Synchronization via Bluetooth™ wireless technology

To connect your phone to a PC using Bluetooth™ wireless
technology you first need to add your PC to your phone’s list of
Bluetooth devices (pair the PC and the phone).

When the PC is added to the list of Bluetooth devices in the phone,
the computer and phone automatically connect when they are within
10 m range and the phone’s Bluetooth function is turned on.

The Bluetooth device in the PC must be installed (see the
manufacturer’s product documentation) and working properly before
you start the installation procedures below.

Note: The procedures, terms, application names, and so on, may be slightly different depending on the
brand and model of the Bluetooth device in the PC. In such cases, refer to the manufacturer’s product
documentation.

To add the PC to the phone’s list of Bluetooth devices

1. S700: }

2. }
uniquely to other Bluetooth devices.

3. Go back to

4. PC: Open My Bluetooth Place.

5. Double-click My Device. Right click My Bluetooth Serial Port and select Properties.

6. Check which COM port is set. Make a note of the COM port number.

7. Open Phone Monitor Options in the Control Panel.

8. In the COM Ports tab, make sure that the COM Port from step 6 is enabled. If it’s not, enable it and
click Apply, OK.

9. Close Phone Monitor Options.

10. Go to My Bluetooth Place and double-click Find Bluetooth Device (or Search for devices in range).

11. Right-click the icon with your phone’s name. In the pop-up menu, select the menu item for pairing.

12. Enter a code, which will be the password for the phone to access the Bluetooth services in the
computer. Click OK. After a short while a dialog will appear on your phone’s screen.

Note: Make sure to enter a unique code.

13. S700: You will be asked if you want to add the computer to

14. Enter the code you entered in step 12 above and press
for a code, enter “0000”.

15. PC: The phone icon should now be marked, for example with a check mark in a check box. Your
phone and PC are now connected.

Connectivity } Bluetooth } Turn on. The Bluetooth icon appears on the phone’s screen.

Connectivity } Bluetooth } Options } Phone name and enter a name that identifies your phone

Options } Visibility } Show phone.

My devices. Press Yes.

OK. If the dialog in step 12 above did not ask

Note: In some Bluetooth software, you will have to activate the serial port dedicated to the phone. Go to
My Bluetooth places, right-click Serial port and select Connect. This will configure the serial port with the
phone.

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