Sony Ericsson T61LX User Manual

Mobile Phone T61LX

T61LX

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05/02 PBM

This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Inc., without
any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual
necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of
current information, or improvements to programs and/or
equipment, may be made by Ericsson Inc., at any time
and without notice. Such changes will, however, be
incorporated into new editions of this manual.

“Ericsson”, “Ericsson
ACCESSORIES” are each registered U.S. Trademarks
owned by Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson of Sweden.

“Microsoft”, “Windows” and the design plus words
“Microsoft Windows” are each either registered and/or

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pending U.S. Trademarks owned by Microsoft
Corporation of Redmond, Washington, U.S.A.

Trademarks referred to herein are trademarks of their
respective companies.

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;

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and additional patents are pending worldwide.

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The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc., U.S.A.

Some menus/features are operator dependent.

© 2002, Sony Ericsson Inc. All rights reserved.

Publication Number: AE/LZT 123 7193/2 R1

Printed in USA

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Table of Contents

Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use........ 1

Limited Warranty .......................................6

Understanding this User’s Guide...............8

Getting To Know Your Phone....................9

Standby Screen Icons................................10

Getting Started ..........................................14

Using Menus...............................................20

Phonebook Menu.......................................21

Messages Menu..........................................24

Call Info Menu...........................................25

Ongoing Call Menu...................................27

Settings Menu ............................................28

Extras Menu...............................................38

My Shortcuts Menu...................................43

Using the Phonebook.................................44

Calling Contacts ........................................46

Editing the Phonebook..............................47

Synchronizing Your Phone and PC.........49

Groups........................................................50

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Touch Tone Service...................................51

Text Messaging ..........................................52

Using Voice Commands ............................58

Inputting Text............................................63

Using the Calendar....................................66

Troubleshooting.........................................70

Index ...........................................................72

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Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use

Please read this information before using your
mobile phone.

Recommendations

• Always treat your product with care and keep it in a
clean and dust-free place.

• Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture or
humidity.

• Do not expose your product to extreme high or low
temperatures.

• Do not expose your product to open flames or lit
tobacco products.

• Do not drop, throw, or try to bend your product.

• Do not paint your product.

• Do not use your product when in, or around aircraft, or
areas posted “turn off two-way radio”.

• Do not use your product in an area where a potentially
explosive atmosphere exists.

• Do not place your product or install wireless
equipment in the area above your car’s air bag.

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• Do not attempt to disassemble your product. Only
Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform
service.

• If your mobile phone is equipped with infrared, never
direct the infrared ray at anyone’s eye and make sure
that it does not disturb any other infrared units.

Antenna

Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed
by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Use of
unauthorized or modified antennas could damage your
mobile phone and may violate regulations, causing loss

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of performance and SAR levels above the recommended

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limits (see below).

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Efficient Use

• Hold your mobile phone as you would any other
phone. Do not cover the top of the phone when in use,
as this affects call quality and may cause the phone to
operate at a higher power level than needed, thus
shortening talk and standby times.

• Do not use the mobile phone when the front and/or
back cover is removed from the unit.

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Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use 1

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure and SAR

Your mobile phone is a low-power radio transmitter and
receiver. When it is turned on, it emits low levels of radio
frequency energy (also known as radio waves or radio
frequency fields).

Governments around the world have adopted
comprehensive international safety guidelines, developed
by scientific organizations, e.g. ICNIRP (International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) and
IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers Inc.), through periodic and thorough
evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines establish
permitted levels of radio wave exposure for the general
population. The levels include a safety margin designed
to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health, and to account for any variations in
measurements.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of
measurement for the amount of radio frequency energy
absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The
SAR value is determined at the highest certified power
level in laboratory conditions, but the actual SAR level of
the mobile phone while operating can be well below this
value. This is because the mobile phone is designed to
use the minimum power required to reach the network.

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Therefore, the closer you are to a base station, the more
likely it is that the actual SAR level will decrease.

Variations in SAR below the radio frequency exposure
guidelines do not mean that there are variations in safety.
While there may be differences in SAR levels among
mobile phones, all Sony Ericsson mobile phone models
are designed to meet radio frequency exposure
guidelines.

Accessories can significantly affect a mobile phone’s
compliance with the radio frequency exposure guidelines.
For example, the Federal Communication Commission in

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the U.S. requires that some manufacturers’ accessories

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shall be tested, and Sony Ericsson has done so with

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respect to its products. To avoid causing loss of
performance or radio frequency exposure levels above
the permissible limits it is recommended that you only
use Sony Ericsson or Ericsson original accessories
intended for use with the mobile phone. If you wear the
mobile phone on your body while it is transmitting, and
you do not use a Sony Ericsson or Ericsson original body
worn accessory, please ensure that the mobile phone is
positioned a minimum of 1.5 cm from your body and that
you are not using an accessory that contains any metal.

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A separate leaflet with SAR information for this mobile
phone model is included with the material that comes
with this mobile phone. This information can also be
found, together with more information on radio frequency
exposure and SAR, on: www.SonyEricsson.com.

Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF
signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not
be shielded against the RF signals from your mobile
phone, therefore:

Pacemakers

The Health Industry Manufacturers Association
recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches
(15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless
phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference
with the pacemaker. These recommendations are
consistent with the independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with pacemakers:

• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches
from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;

• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;

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• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize
the potential for interference.

• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.

Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may
want to consult your service provider or call your local
Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center to discuss
alternatives.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the

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manufacturer of your device to determine if they are

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adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.

Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment
that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices
so require.

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Driving

Please check if local laws and regulations restrict the use
of mobile phones while driving or require drivers to use
handsfree solutions. We recommend that you use
Ericsson or Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended
for use with your product. Please note that because of
possible interference to electronic equipment, some
vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in
their vehicles unless a handsfree kit with an external
antenna supports the installation.

Always give full attention to driving and pull off the road
and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.

Children

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH YOUR
MOBILE PHONE OR ITS ACCESSORIES. THEY
COULD HURT THEMSELVES OR OTHERS, OR
COULD ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGE THE MOBILE
PHONE OR ACCESSORY. YOUR MOBILE PHONE
OR ITS ACCESSORY MAY CONTAIN SMALL
PARTS THAT COULD BE DETACHED AND CREATE
A CHOKING HAZARD.

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Disposing of the Product

Your mobile phone should not be placed in municipal
waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of
electronic products.

Power Supply

Connect the AC power adapter only to designated power
sources as marked on the product. Make sure the cord is
positioned so that it will not be subjected to damage or
stress. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the unit
from any power source before attempting to clean it. The
AC power adapter must not be used outdoors or in damp

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areas. Never alter the cord or plug. If the plug will not fit

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into the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a

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qualified electrician.

Emergency Calls

Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot
guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore you
should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for
essential communications (e.g. medical emergencies).

Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular
networks or when certain network services and/or mobile
phone features are in use. Check with your local service
provider.

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Battery Use and Care

Charge the battery for 12 hours before you use your
mobile phone for the first time. The battery can only be
charged in temperatures between +5°C (+41°F) and
+45°C (+113°F).

A new battery or one that has not been used for a long
time could have reduced capacity the first few times it
is used.

The talk and standby times depend on the actual
transmission conditions when using the mobile phone.
If the mobile phone is used near a base station, less power
is required and talk and standby times are prolonged.

Use only Ericsson or Sony Ericsson branded original
batteries and chargers intended for use with your mobile
phone. Other chargers may not charge sufficiently or may
produce excessive heat. Using other batteries and
chargers could be dangerous.

• Do not expose the battery to extreme temperatures,
never above +60°C (+140°F). For maximum battery
capacity, use the battery in room temperature.

• Warning! May explode if disposed of in fire.

• Do not expose the battery to liquid.

• Keep out of children’s reach.

• Turn off your mobile phone before removing
the battery.

• Use the battery for the intended purpose only.

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• Do not disassemble or modify the battery.

• Do not let the metal contacts on the battery touch
another metal object. This could short-circuit and
damage the battery.

• Do not allow the battery to be put into the mouth.
Battery electrolytes may be toxic if swallowed.

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Disposing of the Battery

The battery should never be placed in municipal waste.
Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or
call your local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center for
information.

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

For Canadian Customers

“IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

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Limited Warranty

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA) Inc.
(Sony Ericsson), provides this Limited Warranty for your
mobile phone and original accessory delivered with your
mobile phone (hereinafter referred to as “Product”).

Should your Product need warranty service, please return
it to the dealer from whom it was purchased, or contact
your local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center (national
rates may apply) or visit www.SonyEricsson.com
further information.

Our Warranty

Subject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, Sony
Ericsson warrants this Product to be free from defects in
design, material, and workmanship at the time of its
original purchase by a consumer, and for a subsequent
period of one (1) year.

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What We Will Do

If, during the warranty period, this Product fails to
operate under normal use and service, due to defects in
design, materials, or workmanship, Sony Ericsson
authorized distributors or service partners, in the country
where you purchased the Product, will, at their option,

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either repair or replace the Product in accordance with the
terms and conditions stipulated herein.

Sony Ericsson and/or its service partners reserve the right
to charge a handling fee if a returned Product is found not
to be under warranty according to the conditions below.

Conditions

1 The warranty is valid only if the original proof of

purchase issued to the original purchaser by the

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dealer, specifying the date of purchase and serial

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number*, is presented with the Product to be repaired
or replaced. Sony Ericsson reserves the right to refuse

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warranty service if this information has been removed
or changed after the original purchase of the Product
from the dealer.

2 If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the

repaired or replaced Product shall be warranted for the
remaining time of the original warranty period or for
ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is
longer. Repair or replacement may involve the use of
functionally equivalent reconditioned units. Replaced
parts or components will become the property of Sony
Ericsson.

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3 This warranty does not cover any failure of the

Product due to normal wear and tear, or due to misuse,
including but not limited to use in other than the
normal and customary manner, in accordance with the
Sony Ericsson instructions for use and maintenance of
the Product. Nor does this warranty cover any failure
of the Product due to accident, modification or
adjustment, acts of God, or damage resulting from
liquid.

4 Since the cellular system on which the Product is to

operate is provided by a carrier independent from
Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will not be responsible
for the operation, availability, coverage, services, or
range of that system.

5 This warranty does not cover Product failures caused

by installations, modifications, or repair or opening of
the Product performed by a non-Sony Ericsson
authorized person.

6 The warranty does not cover Product failures which

have been caused by use of accessories or other
peripheral devices which are not Ericsson or Sony
Ericsson branded original accessories intended for use
with the Product.

7 Tampering with any of the seals on the Product will

void the warranty.

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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WHETHER

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WRITTEN OR ORAL, OTHER THAN THIS PRINTED
LIMITED WARRANTY. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO
EVENT SHALL SONY ERICSSON OR ITS LICENSORS
BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR
COMMERCIAL LOSS, TO THE FULL EXTENT THOSE
DAMAGES CAN BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

Some countries/states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or

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limitation of the duration of implied warranties, so the
preceding limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

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The warranty provided does not affect the consumer’s
statutory rights under applicable legislation in force, nor
the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from their
sales/ purchase contract.

* In some countries/regions additional information is
requested. If so, this is clearly shown on the valid proof
of purchase.

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Understanding this User’s Guide

• A Menu Diagram is located on the inside front cover of
this User’s Guide. This is a quick overview of the
menus in your Sony Ericsson mobile phone.

• Your Quick Reference Card gives you information
about your Sony Ericsson mobile phone that you can
take with you.

• Text that is seen in the phone’s display is shown in the
following typeface:

• Softkey names are shown in the following typeface:
Softkey.

• Key names are shown in the following typeface:

• When this guide instructs you to press a key, press and
release the key.

• When this guide instructs you to press and hold a key,
press and hold the key for one to two seconds.

Add To Phonebook.

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Getting To Know Your Phone

Phone Views

The following diagrams illustrate the front, back, and
bottom views of your phone.

1 Earpiece
2 Side volume keys
3Display
4 Left softkey
5Joystick

(4-way navigation
with center select

key)
6 Options key ( )
7Keypad
8 Power On/Off key
9Clear key
10 Right softkey

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11 External antenna connector
12 Headset jack
13 Back cover latch

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14 Accessory Connector

(Handsfree, Charger, FM
radio, MP3, Chatboard, etc.)

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Standby Screen Icons

Every time you power on your phone, you will see the
standby screen. You will also see the standby screen
when you exit the menu system. This lists all of the icons
that could appear on your standby screen.

1 Alarm icon ( ) is displayed if the alarm is set.
2 Current Time is displayed.
3 Signal strength ( ) shows the relative signal

strength from the wireless system. More bars indicate
a stronger signal (maximum of five bars).

4 Analog/Digital channel indicator shows whether the

phone is operating in analog ( ) or digital ( ) mode.

5 Battery ( ) shows the relative strength of your

battery. A full icon indicates a fully-charged battery.

6 Network tag indicates that the phone is in standby

mode and is ready for use.

7 Ringer off/Phone silent indicates that your phone

will not make ring sounds ( ) or that your phone will
not make any sounds( ). Press the key to enter

Options menu to toggle these options on and off.

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8 Keylock ( ) indicates that pressing the keys has no

effect. The keypad is locked to prevent inadvertent
key presses. Press ,

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lock your keypad. To unlock your keypad press
Yes .

9 Active profile indicates the currently-selected profile.

The available profiles are Normal (no icon), Meeting
( ), Car ( ), Outdoors, ( ) Portable ( ),

Home ( ), Work ( ), and TTY (

10 Call screening ( ) allows you to reject certain

incoming calls.

11 Magic Word ( ) indicator indicates that the Magic

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12 Missed Call list ( ) icon shows the number of

unanswered calls you have received. The icon appears
when you have missed calls.

13 Message icon ( ) indicates that you have received

an email, voicemail, or text message. The number
beside the icon indicates the number of messages you
have waiting.

14 Voice Memo icon ( ) indicates that you have at

least one Voice Memo recorded in memory.

TTY indicates that your phone is ready to make and

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receive TTY calls.

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TTY).

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Options Key

The key allows you to quickly access options for some
functions (options vary based on the function you are
using). For instance, when you are reading a new text
message, you can press the for choices such as delete,
forward, or reply.

Key Functions

Softkeys

Your phone is equipped with softkeys. The softkey text
labels are displayed on the bottom of your display. To use
the softkey functions, press the left or right key that is
under the text label on the screen.

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For example, press the left softkey to select
press the right softkey to select the
standby screen.

Keypad

Use your phone’s keys for the following functions:

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Right

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• Make and answer calls.

• Select a menu, submenu, or setting.

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• Press twice to redial the last number
called.

• End a call or quiet the ringer.

• Go back one level in the menus.

• Leave an option unchanged.

• Press and hold to return to standby.

• Press to access the menu tabs from
standby.

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Call List from standby.

Call List or

Use... To...

• Move through menu, lists, or text. Tilt
up, down, left, or right to scroll.

• Tilt left or right to access the Main menu
tabs from the standby screen.

Joystick/
Center
Select

• Press down on the center ( ) to
activate voice control.

• Tilt to the left for easy access to

Shortcuts

• Tilt and hold to the left for quick access
to the first item in your list of shortcuts.

• Tilt and hold to the right for quick access
to your contact list.

• Tilt up or down (from standby) for easy
access to your contact list. Your first
contact will be highlighted.

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• Delete numbers/letters from the display.

• Delete an item from a list.

• Press and hold to mute the microphone
during a call.

• Press and hold from standby to turn
silent on or off or to lock the keypad.

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• Enter a menu with options. The options

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currently using.

• Press to enter the
standby.

Throughout this user’s guide, will be
shown when you can use the

If no options are available, a pop-up screen
will not appear.

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Options menu from

OPTIONS key.

Use... To...

• Enter the digits 0–9 and letters.

• Move through menus using shortcuts.

• Press and hold for Super dial or

Digit keys

• Press and hold for quick access to

• Enter a *.

Asterisk
key

Pound key

• Press and hold to enter a pause ( )

• Shift between uppercase and lowercase

• Enter a #.

• Press and hold to enter a stop ( )

Phonebook contact access, depending on
how your phone is configured. See
“Long Press” on page 23.

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Power key

• Increase or decrease the volume of the
earpiece or handsfree loudspeaker during
a call.

• Cycle through menus, lists, and text.

•Enter the
screen which displays the date, the
current profile, and other settings.

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• Press to quiet the ringer.

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• Press and hold to activate voice dialing

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and automatic speech recognition.

• Press to power your phone on and off.
You can power your phone off during a
call or from any menu.

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Getting Started

de up

Before using your phone, you must first attach and charge
your battery.

Charging Your Battery

To charge your battery for the first time, you must attach
your phone’s battery to the back of your phone under the
back cover. Then, you must replace the back cover.

Once you install your battery, you should not need to
remove it.

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Attaching Your Battery

1 Locate the

connector
at the end
of the
blue, red,
and black
wires.

2 Insert the

plug. The

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Do not
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This side up

Replacing the Back Cover

1 Locate the

notches
along each
side of the
back of the
phone.

2 Using the

notches as a
guide, slide
the back
cover
upward until
it clicks in
place.

Changing Front and Back Covers

Removing Your Phone’s Covers

Your phone is equipped with replaceable covers.

Never use your phone with the front or back

Note!

cover removed.

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1 Remove the back

cover. Use one hand
to press down on the
back cover latch and
the other hand to
slide the cover off
the phone.

2 Locate the latches at

the bottom of your
phone.

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3 Press down on the

latches while lifting
the front cover away
from the phone
(remove from the
bottom).

4 Remove the keypad

from the cover.

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Replacing Your Phone’s Covers

1 Place the keypad in the new

cover, pressing firmly until the
keys are properly in place.

2 Locate the tab on the top of the

cover.

3 Holding the front cover at an

angle, as shown in the
illustration, insert the tab into
the notch on the phone.

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“Replacing the Back Cover”

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on page 15.
If all keys are not functioning
properly, remove your front and
back covers, adjust your keypad,
and reinstall again using steps 2-4.

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Charging Your Battery

Your phone is packaged with a Lithium Ion (LiIon)
battery. The battery is not charged when you buy your
phone, but there may be enough power to switch the
phone on.

First Time Battery Use

Fully charge the battery before you use your phone for
the first time. Your battery can be charged whenever you
want without affecting its performance. You can also
charge the battery when the phone is off.

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* It may take up to 30 minutes for a new or fully
discharged battery to indicate charging. It takes about
12 hours to fully charge a battery for the first time. For
optimal performance, do not allow your battery to
completely discharge.

The battery meter icon ( ) on your standby screen
indicates how much remaining strength your battery has.

The total remaining talk time depends on the

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type of battery you use and your position in the
network.

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Charging Indicators

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Attention Battery Low (with a short beep)

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Phone needs charging.

Optimized Charging (meter pulses continuously)

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Your battery is fully charged when the meter stops
pulsing.

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Charging

1 Make sure that the battery is attached to the phone and

that the back cover is properly attached.
2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
Connect the charger to the phone as shown in the picture.
The flash symbol on the plug must face upwards.

The main electrical plug may look different

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depending on the electrical socket in your
country. The plug may not be used for products
other than Ericsson or Sony Ericsson chargers.

The amount of battery power indicated by your

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battery icon is an estimate that may vary
depending on your charging and use patterns.
To ensure adequate power supply, keep your
battery fully charged.

Disconnecting the Charger

Move the plug connected to the phone
upwards to remove it, as shown in the
picture.

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Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turn your phone On by pressing and holding the power
key ( ) until your phone turns on. The phone will beep
(unless silent mode is activated). Turn your phone Off by
pressing and holding the power key until your phone
turns Off.

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C to erase

Making and Receiving Calls

Making Calls

1 Press the numeric keys to enter the phone number you

want to call. The number is shown in the display.

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2 Press Call. The number you are dialing is shown in

3 After the call is connected, the phone number that you

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in the display, or press and hold
all digits.

the display while your phone accesses the wireless
network.

dialed, or the corresponding contact name, will remain
on your screen. The current time is replaced by the
call timer.

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4 To end the call, press the right softkey. The duration of

the call is displayed on your screen.

For optimal performance, hold your phone near

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the base to eliminate interference with the
internal antenna signal.

Making Emergency Calls

Enter the local emergency number and press the left
softkey.

Auto Keylock

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emergency number access.

Making International Calls

1 Dial the international access code, the country code,

the area code (without the leading zero) and the phone
number.

2 Press Call.

Check with your service provider if you are

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having problems making international calls.

and Phonelock do not prohibit

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Receiving Calls

When your phone receives a call, the ringer sounds,

Incoming Call appears in the display, and the display and

keypad backlight illuminate. You can temporarily quiet
the ringer by pressing the right softkey or the upper or
lower side keys, and still answer the call by pressing the
left softkey. If you have Caller Number Identification
(Caller ID) service from your service provider, the
caller’s phone number is shown in the display. The
caller’s name will also appear if the phone number is
found in your phonebook.

Changing the Earpiece Volume

During a call, you can change the earpiece volume by

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pressing one of the side volume keys.

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• Push up to increase the volume.

• Push down to decrease the volume.

Muting the Microphone

During a call, you can turn off the microphone.

• Press and hold
the display.

• Press and hold

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C again to resume the conversation.

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Using Menus

The main menu has icons that display the top-level
menus. The corresponding title of the selected option is
displayed below the menu tabs when highlighted. Each
menu is represented by an icon. A menu diagram is
located on the inside front cover of this user ’s guide.

Accessing Menus

• Press the center select key or the left softkey to choose
the menu, function, or setting that is highlighted.

• Tilt the joystick up, down, left, or right to navigate
through the menus.

• Press the right softkey to go back one level in the menu
structure or to cancel the current action.

• Cycle through the menus by pressing the upper or
lower side volume keys.

To help you use the menus and functions, your phone has
pop-up help texts that explain the menus.

These help texts are set to
but you can turn them off at any time.

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Settings, Select, Display, Select, Menu

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On or Off by tilting your joystick up or down.

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Phonebook Menu

For more information on using the phonebook, see
“Using the Phonebook” on page 44.

Call Contact

Phonebook entries will appear in alphabetical order by
either first or last name, depending on the sort order you
chose. Select an entry or type in the position number and
press the left softkey to call the highlighted number.

Add Contact

You can store several phone numbers and an email
address for a phonebook entry. Once you have entered all
of your contact information, press the left softkey to add
the entry to your phonebook.

The ability to store an email address for a

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contact is dependent on your service provider.

Edit Contact

You can locate and update your phonebook entries
whenever you want. These entries are also listed in their
sort order.

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My Numbers

My Numbers submenu has the following functions:

The

• To display your mobile phone number(s).

• To display which mobile number your phone is
currently using if your phone is configured for multiple
subscriptions.

If your service provider allows multiple

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subscriptions, the My Numbers submenu

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If you have not activated a second number with your

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service provider, and the display indicates the second
number as selectable (default=ten zeroes), and if you
select the second number as your active number, your
phone will not be able to make or receive calls. Be sure to
select your active phone number using the My Numbers
submenu.

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Groups

You can organize the members of your phonebook into
categories. This feature can be used for call screening if
your network supports Caller ID. You can also send SMS
messages to all group members at one time.

Calling Cards

You can store calling card numbers to use for making
local and long distance calls. The options are

Set Calling Cards.

and

You will be prompted to enter your PIN to enter

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Card Setup

To set up your calling cards, make sure you have the
Calling Card Access Numbers (numbers provided by
your long distance service provider) and the Verification
Numbers (numbers you must enter to allow the calling
card call to be completed).

When you enter the
prompted for the following information: Your PIN; the
Name of your calling card; the Access number; the

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Calling Cards submenu. The default PIN

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Dialing delay; Code first or Number first; Verification
number; and Dialing delay again.

Set Calling Cards

You can select which calling card to use for a particular
call. You can select a specific calling card by pressing
your joystick up or down until the calling card you want
to use is highlighted. Press the left softkey to choose the
highlighted selection.

Only cards that have been set up will appear as

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options for Default card.

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Making a Calling Card Call

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1 Enter or recall the phone number you want to call.
2 Press the left softkey. The calling card access number

is shown in the display.
3 Release the key after the number has been displayed.
If you are using stops between numbers, you must press
the left softkey to send the next sequence of numbers. If
you use pauses, the numbers are sent automatically after
the specified length of time chosen for the dialing delay.
For more information on Stops and Pauses, see “Stop and
Pause Dialing” on page 44.

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