Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your cell phone.
Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/
regions or 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.
Some basic getting started instructions are printed on the box supplied with your phone.
Below you will also find information to help get you started.
To insert or remove a memory card
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
1
Insert the memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing down.
2
To remove the memory card, press the edge of the memory card inwards and release
it immediately.
To lock the screen
•
When the screen is active, briefly press the key.
To unlock the screen
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When the screen is locked, briefly press the
key.
Starting your phone for the first time
The first time you start your phone, a setup guide helps you enter essential phone settings
and import contacts. You can also access the setup guide later from the phone settings.
To set the phone language
1
When you start your phone for the first time, a list of languages appears. Scroll
through the list and select your language.
2
Tap Done.
To import contacts from a SIM card
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When you start your phone for the first time with a SIM card inserted, the setup guide
prompts you to import your SIM contacts. Tap Import contacts.
When you copy contacts between two phones using your SIM card, the amount and the type of
information you can transfer for each contact is limited.
To set the time and date
1
When you start your phone for the first time, the setup wizard prompts you to set
the time and date. Tap Time & date.
2
Find and tap Time.
3
Tap the hour and minute fields to adjust the time.
4
Tap Save.
5
Find and tap Date.
6
Tap the day, month and year fields to adjust the date.
7
Tap Save.
While setting the time and date, you can also select your preferred time and date display formats.
Tap Time format or Date format to select a desired format.
Your phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. It may take a few minutes
before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the phone charger
cable to a power source, such as a USB port or a phone changer. 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.
Connect the phone to a power outlet using the USB cable and the power adapter.
Using the home key
To go to the home screen
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Press the home key.
Home screen
The Home screen is your gateway to the main features in your phone. You can customize
it with different application icons, shortcuts, wallpaper, and more. The Home screen
extends beyond the regular screen display width, giving you more room to play with.
Close your opened applications before going to the
may stay running in the background and slow down your phone.
The Application screen gives you quick access to applications in your phone. You can also
customize this screen. Remember that the Application screen extends beyond the regular
screen dimensions, so you might have to flick left or right to see everything.
An indicator at the top of the screen shows which part of the Application screen you are in. For
example, indicates that you are in the middle part of the screen.
To open the Application screen
There are two ways to open the Application screen:
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From the Home screen, drag upward.
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Flick upward from any location on the Home screen.
To browse the Application screen
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From the Application screen, flick right or left.
To move an application to a corner of the Application screen
1
From the Home screen, drag
2
Touch and hold an item until application icons appear in each corner of the screen.
Touch and hold an item until application icons appear in each corner of the screen.
3
Drag an item beyond the current screen view into another part of the Application
screen.
The items on the Application screen and its extensions are the actual applications, and not
shortcuts. So, if you move an item from one part of the Application screen to another part, you
are moving the actual application, and are not creating a shortcut.
Using the touch screen
To open or highlight an item
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Tap the item.
To mark or unmark options
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Tap the relevant checkbox, or in some cases tap the switch beside the option name.
Marked checkbox
Unmarked checkbox
Switched on
Switched off
To go back to the previous screen
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Tap , when this option is available.
Scrolling
Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can also
scroll to the sides.
Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.
Internet and messaging settings
For most mobile phone networks and operators, messaging and Internet settings come
preinstalled on your phone. In some cases the settings are downloaded the first time you
turn on the phone with your SIM card inserted.
You can manually add and change Internet and messaging settings in your phone at any
time, or you can get the settings sent to your phone automatically. To get more help on
how to manually update the Internet and messaging settings in your phone, go to
www.sonyericsson.com/support. Contact your network operator if you need more
information about your subscription settings.
Phone settings overview
You can customize some phone settings to suit your preferences. For example, you can
adjust the Time & date and Phone language settings.
To change the phone language
1
From the Home screen, drag upwards.
2
Find and tap Settings > Language and writing > Phone language.
3
Select an option.
If you choose the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, go to
www.sonyericsson.com/support for help.