The instructions in this User guide, unless otherwise stated, are written on the basis that you
access your phone's functions from the default Home screen. If you set Timescape™ or another
application as your home screen, the instruction path may differ.
Important information
Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile 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.
User guide in the phone
An extended User guide is available in your phone. The extended User guide and more
information is also available at www.sonyericsson.com/support.
To access the User guide in your phone
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From the Home screen, tap the applications bar > User guide.
Assembly
To insert the SIM card and the memory card
1
Remove the battery cover.
2
Slide the SIM card and the memory card into the holders with the gold-coloured
contacts facing down.
To remove the memory card
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Remove the battery cover and press the edge of the memory card to release and
remove it.
Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other.
2
Attach the battery cover.
Turning the phone on and off
The first time you turn on the phone, the Welcome menu appears.
To turn on the phone
1
Press and hold down the key on the top of the phone.
2
Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested, and select OK.
3
At first startup, follow the instructions in the Welcome menu.
Your PIN is supplied by your network operator. If you want to correct a mistake made while
entering your SIM card PIN, press
To turn off the phone
1
Press and hold until the options menu opens.
2
In the options menu, tap Power off.
3
Tap OK.
To activate the screen
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Press any of the hardware keys. The phone is also activated when you receive a call.
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Connect and communicate
Settings for calling, messaging and the Internet
In order to call, send messages and use the Internet you will need a 2G/3G mobile data
connection. You can also send emails and access the Internet by connecting to a Wi-Fi™
network.
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For most mobile phone networks and operators, settings for calling, messaging and the
Internet will be preinstalled on the phone or automatically downloaded to your phone the
first time you turn on the phone with a SIM card inserted. If not, you can go to
www.sonyericsson.com/support
phone. If you want to manually add or change any network settings, see Network
settings on page 20 for more information.
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Using a Wi-Fi connection you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. You can
browse the Internet at home (personal Wi-Fi networks) or in public access zones (hot spots).
Personal Wi-Fi networks are usually protected. A pass phrase or a key is then required from
the Wi-Fi network administrator. Hot spots are usually non-protected but often require you
to log on to the operator’s service before you get Internet access. See the Wi-Fi™ section
on page 47 for more information.
from your computer to download the settings to your
You can use your phone with many web based services, for example, social networking
and media sharing.
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You can set up your Facebook™ and Twitter™ accounts to use them with
Sony Ericsson Timescape™ and your phone contacts. See Facebook ™ and Twitter™setup on page 36.
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You can share photos and videos using a number of web services. See Setting up
accounts for online services on page 64.
Google™ account
You can set up a Google account in your phone to use with the Google Mail™, Google
Talk and Calendar applications.
To set up a Google™ account in your phone
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2
Tap Settings > Online service accounts > "Google".
3
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google account, or sign in if you already
have an account.
4
Your phone is now ready to use with Google Mail™, Google Talk and Calendar.
It is also possible to create or set up a Google™ account from the "Welcome!" menu the first
time you start the phone. You can also create a Google account by going to
www.google.com/accounts in the web browser of your computer.
To delete a Google™ account from your phone
Performing this task may reset all user data in all Google™ services in your phone. You will need
to sign in with your Google account to use these services again. Make sure you have saved and
made backups of all data in your phone before you proceed. For more information on how to
make a complete reset of the phone, see Resetting the phone on page 90.
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2
Tap Settings > Applications > Manage applications.
3
Scroll down and tap Google Mail™ .
4
Tap Clear data.
5
Press
6
Scroll down and tap Google Apps.
7
Tap Clear data.
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Synchronising and handling content
You can synchronise and transfer many types of files, documents and information between
your phone, a computer or the Internet. You can for example:
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Use a USB cable to connect your phone to a computer. You can then transfer content
between the phone and the computer. See Using a USB cable on page 53 for more
information.
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Use the Media Go™ application to transfer and handle music, pictures and videos on your
phone and PC. See the Media Go™ section on page 55 for more information.
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Use the Sony Ericsson sync application to synchronise contacts and calendar events. It is
possible to synchronise this content between your phone and the web, making it possible
to access the content from any computer, wherever you are. See Sony Ericsson sync on
page 44 for more information.
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Use the Google sync application to synchronise your Google email, calendar and contacts
with your phone. See Google™ sync on page 45 for more information.
YellowThe battery is charging. The level is between low and full
The LED is turned off when charging is completed.
Sensors
Your phone has two built-in sensors – a light sensor and a proximity sensor. The light sensor
is used for automatic LCD backlight control. The proximity sensor turns the touch screen
off when your face touches the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating
phone functions when you are engaged in a call.
Charging the battery
The phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone.
To charge the phone using the power adapter
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Connect the phone to a power outlet using the USB cable and the power adapter.
To charge the phone using a computer
•
Connect the phone to a USB port on a computer using the USB cable included in
the phone kit.
Maximising battery performance
You can use the following methods to improve your battery performance:
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Decrease the brightness of the screen.
•
Charge your phone often. The battery lasts longer if you charge it frequently.
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If you are in an area with no coverage, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks.
This consumes power. If you cannot move to an area with better coverage, turn off your
phone temporarily.
•
Turn off 3G, Bluetooth™ wireless technology and the Wi-Fi™ connection when you do not
need these functions.
•
Do not cover the phone antenna when you are engaged in a call or when transferring data.
The antenna is located at the back of phone
Flick to scroll quickly. You can wait for the
scrolling to come to a stop or you can stop
it immediately by tapping the screen.
Orientation
When you turn the phone sideways, the screen orientation changes automatically between
portrait and landscape view. You can also set the phone to stay in portrait orientation by
disabling the automatic orientation setting.
To prevent the screen orientation from changing automatically
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2
Tap Settings > Sound & display.
3
Unmark the Orientation check box.
Preventing the screen orientation from changing automatically means that the phone stays in
portrait orientation.
To set the screen orientation to automatic
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2
Tap Settings > Sound & display.
3
Mark the Orientation check box.
List
Some lists have an alphabetic index on the side. Drag your finger along the index to scroll
through the index letters.
When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers appears.
To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters
•
Before you enter a letter, tap
To turn on the Caps lock
•
Before you type a word, tap
To enter symbols using the keyboard
1
When you enter text, tap .
2
Select an option.
To insert a smiley
1
When you enter text, tap .
2
Select an option.
To add words to the User dictionary
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2
Tap Settings > Locale & text > Standard keyboard > My words.
3
Press
4
Tap Add and tap the text bar to open the keyboard.
5
Write the word and tap OK.
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twice.
To use the landscape keyboard
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When the keyboard is available, turn the phone sideways.
Status bar
A status bar at the top of the screen displays phone status information and notifications.
Notification icons appear on the left side of the status bar. Phone status icons appear on
the right side.
Phone status icons
The following status icons may appear on your screen:
Notification icons are displayed in a detailed view. You can open notifications, such as
messages, reminders, or event notifications directly from the Notification panel.
To open the Notification panel
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Drag the status bar downwards.
From the default
Home screen, you can also press and tap Notifications.
To close the Notification panel
•
Press .
To clear the Notification panel
•
From the Notification panel, tap Clear.
Applications screen
You can access your applications in the phone using the Applications screen.
To decrease the screen brightness, drag the slider to the left. To increase the screen
brightness, drag the slider to the right.
4
Tap OK.
To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2
Tap Settings > Sound & display > Screen timeout.
3
Select an option.
To turn off the screen quickly, press .
To keep the screen on while charging the phone
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2
Tap Settings > Applications > Development.
3
Mark the Stay awake check box.
Phone language
You can select a language to use in your phone.
To change the phone language
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2
Tap Settings > Locale & text > Select locale.
3
Select an option.
If you choose the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, go to
www.sonyericsson.com/support
for help.
Airplane mode
In Airplane mode, no radio transmissions are made by the phone.
To turn on Airplane mode
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2
Tap Settings > Wireless controls.
3
Mark the Airplane mode check box.
SIM card
The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you get from your network operator,
contains information about your subscription. Always turn off your phone and detach the
charger before you insert or remove the SIM card.
You can save contacts on the SIM card before you remove it from your phone.
PIN
You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to activate the services and functions
in your phone. Each PIN digit appears as *, unless it starts with emergency number digits,
for example, 112 or 911. You can call an emergency number without entering a PIN.
Memory
You can save content on a memory card, in the phone memory and on the SIM card. Music,
video clips and photos are saved on the memory card while applications, contacts and
messages are saved in the phone memory. You can export and import contacts and
messages to the memory card for backup purposes. Contacts can also be saved on the
SIM card.
Memory card
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media content. This
type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices.
Without a memory card you cannot use the camera, nor can you play or download music files
and video clips.
Network settings
Your phone automatically switches between 2G and 3G networks depending on availability.
Some network operators allow you to switch networks manually.
To see the current network connection
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2
Tap Settings > Wireless controls > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Access Point Names.
If you have several available connections, a marked radio button to the right indicates the active
network connection.
To configure Internet settings manually
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2
Tap Settings > Wireless controls > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
3
Press
4
Tap New APN.
5
Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile you want to create.
6
Tap APN and enter the access point name.
7
Tap and enter all other information required by your network operator.
8
Press
Contact your network operator for detailed information about your network settings.
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and tap Save.
Using other networks
Roaming, that is, calling, messaging and downloading data outside your home network,
may incur additional costs. Contact your network operator for more information.
To turn off automatic network selection
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2
Tap Settings > Wireless controls > Mobile networks > Network operators.
3
Tap Search networks.
4
Select a network.
If you select a network manually your phone will not search for another network, even if you move
out of range of the manually selected network. It is recommended to enable automatic network
selection.
To activate automatic network selection
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2
Tap Settings > Wireless controls > Mobile networks > Network operators.
Tap Settings > Wireless controls > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Network Mode.
4
Select your preferred network mode.
Data roaming
Depending on your network operator, it might be possible to allow mobile data connections
via 2G/3G outside of your home network (roaming). Please note that data transmission
charges may apply. Contact your network operator for more information.
Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home network without any
notification, for example, when sending search and synchronisation requests.
To activate data roaming
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2
Tap Settings > Wireless controls > Mobile networks.
The Home screen is the starting point of your phone. You can personalise the Home screen
by adding, for example, applications, shortcuts and widgets, or by changing the wallpaper.
The Home screen extends beyond the screen width, giving you more space to personalise.
When you go to the Home screen, some applications may continue to run in the background. If
you do not want applications to run in the background, you should exit each application you have
opened before going to the Home screen.
To view the extended Home screen
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Drag your finger to the sides to view the entire Home screen.
To change the Home screen wallpaper
1
From the Home screen, press
2
Tap Wallpaper.
3
Tap Pictures or Wallpaper gallery.
4
Tap Save or Set wallpaper.
To add a Home screen item
1
From the Home screen, press
2
In the Add to Home screen menu, select the item you want to add.
To move an item to an area of the extended Home screen
1
Touch and hold an item on the Home screen until it magnifies and the phone
vibrates.
2
Drag the item to the left or right.
3
Release the item.
To delete a Home screen item
1
Touch and hold the item until
2
Drag the item to and hold until the bottom of the screen lights up.
3
Release the item.
To add a folder to the Home screen
1
From the Home screen, press .
2
Tap Add > Folder.
3
Select the folder type you want to add.
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and tap Add.
appears at the bottom of the screen.
To add items to a folder
1
Touch and hold an application icon until it magnifies and the phone vibrates.
Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can
normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without the
SIM card inserted, if you are within range of a network.
To make an emergency call
1
From the Home screen, tap Dialer.
2
Enter the emergency number and tap "Call". To delete a number, tap .
You can make an emergency call without a SIM card inserted.
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked
1
Tap Emergency call.
2
Enter the emergency number and tap "Call". To delete a number, tap .
Call handling
To make a call
1
From the Home screen, tap Dialer.
2
Enter the number of the recipient and tap "Call". To delete a number, tap
.
To end a call
•
Tap "End call".
To make an international call
1
From Home screen, tap Dialer.
2
Touch and hold down 0 until a “+” sign appears.
3
Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0) and phone number, then tap
"Call".
To answer a call
•
If the screen is unlocked, tap "Answer" to answer the call.
•
If the screen is locked, unlock it to answer the call.
If you are using regular headphones without a microphone, you have to remove the headphones
from the headset connector to be able to answer the call.
During a call, drag the icon (at the bottom of the screen) upwards. A keypad
appears.
2
Enter numbers.
To mute the ringtone for an incoming call
•
When you receive the call, press the volume key.
Recent calls
In the call log, you can view recently missed
To view missed calls
1
When you have missed calls, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar
downwards.
2
Tap Missed call.
To call a number from the call log
1
From the Home screen, tap Dialer > Call log.
2
1
2
3
4
next to the desired number.
Tap
To add a number from the call log to your contacts
From the Home screen, tap Dialer > Call log.
Tap and hold the number, then tap Add to contacts.
Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.
Edit the contact details and tap Save.
, received and dialled calls.
Voicemail
If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail message
when you cannot answer a call. Usually, the voicemail number is saved on the SIM card. If
not, contact your service provider to get your voicemail number. You can then enter the
number manually.
To enter your voicemail number
1
From the Home screen, tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail.
2
Enter your voicemail number.
3
Tap OK.
To call your voicemail service
1
From the Home screen, tap Dialer.
2
Touch and hold down 1.
More than one call
You can handle multiple calls at the same time by switching between the calls. You can
turn on a notification to sound if you receive another call during an ongoing call (call waiting).
If you have activated call waiting, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.
To activate or deactivate call waiting
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2
Tap Settings > Call settings > GSM call settings.
3
To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.
To reject a second call
•
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap "Busy".
To answer a second call and end the ongoing call
•
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap "End call & answer".
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Settings.
2
Tap Call settings > GSM call settings > Call forwarding.
3
Select an option.
4
Tap Disable.
Showing or hiding your phone number
You can select to show or hide the phone number that is displayed on call recipients'
devices when you call them.
To show or hide your phone number
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Settings.
2
Tap Call settings > GSM call settings > Caller ID.
3
Select an option.
Fixed Dialing Numbers
If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of Fixed
Dialing Numbers (FDN) to restrict outgoing and incoming calls.
To enable or disable fixed dialing
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Settings.
2
Tap Call settings > "Fixed Dialing Numbers".
3
Tap Enable FDN or Disable FDN.
4
Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.
To access the list of accepted call recipients
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Settings.
2
Tap Call settings > "Fixed Dialing Numbers" > FDN list.
In "Phonebook", you can enter all your information for your personal contacts, for example,
phone numbers, email adresses and web service accounts. When you view a contact, you
get quick access to all communication with that contact.
To view your contacts
•
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap "Phonebook".
•
From the Home screen, tap Dialer > Contacts
The first time you open "Phonebook", a setup wizard starts. You can set up your phone for
synchronising contacts with an online service, and you can import contacts from your SIM card
or memory card.
"Phonebook" screen overview
In the "Phonebook" application, you can view your contacts and all communication with
them through different media. You can add a contact picture, and also link the contact to
a Facebook and a Twitter account. The contact picture and status is shown directly in the
list of contacts.
1
Key for updating your Facebook or Twitter status
2Key for adding a new contact
3Contacts search field
4A contact
5Alphabetical index for browsing contacts
6Shortcuts
Managing contacts
To add a contact
1
From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap "Phonebook".
2
Press
3
Enter the name of the contact.
4
Enter or select the desired additional information for the contact.