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Please note: Some of the services in this user guide
are not supported by all networks. This also applies
to the GSM International Emergency Number 112.
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particular service or not.
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Your mobile phone has the capability to download,
store and forward additional content, e.g. ringtones.
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User Guide Symbols
The following instruction symbols
appear in this user guide:
}Use the navigation key to scroll and
Press the navigation key center.
Press the navigation key up.
Press the navigation key down.
Press the navigation key to the left.
Press the navigation key to
%
% 10 Navigating the Menus.
select
the right.
See also page ...
Note
Indicates that a service or function
is network- or subscriptiondependent. Because of this,
all menus may not be available in
your phone. Consult your service
provider for more information.
1 Remove the battery cover.
2 Insert the memory card in the slot.
3 Press the edge of the memory card to
release it from the slot.
PIN
You may need a PIN (Personal
Identification Number) from your
service provider to activate the
services in your phone. Each PIN
digit appears as *, unless it starts
with emergency number digits, for
example, 112 or 911. This is so you
can always make emergency calls.
% 15 Emergency Calls. Press to
correct mistakes.
If you enter the wrong PIN three times in
a row, the SIM card is blocked % 46 SIM
Card Lock.
Standby mode
After you have turned the phone on
and entered your PIN, the name of the
service provider will appear on the
display. This is called standby mode.
* Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent.
** Options when phone contacts are set to default. Options change when SIM contacts are set to default.
*** Use the navigation key right and left to move between tabs in submenus. For more information
Use the shut down menu to turn off
the phone, activate silent mode or
activate a profile. For more information
about profiles
To open the shut down menu
Press and select a menu item.
% 43 Profiles.
File Manager
Files such as pictures, videos, sounds,
themes, games and applications are
saved in folders in the phone memory.
If you have inserted a memory card,
you can save the files on the memory
card. Unrecognized files are saved in
the Other folder.
File manager menu tabs
The file manager is divided into three
tabs, and icons indicate where the
files are saved.
• All Files – all content in the phone and
on the memory card.
• On Memory Stick – all content on the
memory card.
• In Phone – all content in the phone
memory.
File information
If a file is protected, you may not be
able to copy or send it. View file
information by highlighting the file
} More } Information.
To move or copy a file
1 From standby, select } Menu } File
Manager. Select a folder and scroll
to a file } More } Manage Files.
2 Select Move or Copy.
3 } Memory Stick or } Phone memory.
4 Select a folder or } New Folder name
the folder } OK.
5 } Paste.
To select several files
1 From standby, select } Menu } File
Manager. Select a folder and scroll
to a file } More } Mark.
2 } Mark Several or Mark All. To select
files, scroll and } Mark or Unmark.
To check memory status
From standby, select } Menu } File
Manager } More } Memory Status.
Formatting the memory card
Format a memory card to clear it,
or if it has been corrupted.
Manager } More } Format M.S.
} Yes and enter your phone lock
code. For more information
% 46 Phone Lock.
Transferring files
For more information
% 42 Transferring Files.
Languages
Select the language to use in the
phone menus or when writing text.
To change the phone language
• From standby, select } Menu
} Settings } General } Language
} Phone Language, select a
language.
• From standby, Press 0000 for
English, or press 8888 for
Automatic language.
To select writing languages
• From standby, select } Menu
} Settings } General } Language
} Writing Language, scroll to an
option.
• } Mark to select languages } Save.
Entering Letters
Scroll to a function where text input is
possible, for example, from standby,
select } Menu} Messaging} Write
New } Text Message.
To enter letters using multitap text
input
• Press – until the desired
character appears.
• Press to shift between capitals
and lower case letters.
• Press and hold - to enter
numbers.
• Press to delete letters and
numbers.
• Press to add a space.
• Press for the most common
punctuation marks.
• Press and hold to change
writing method.
T9™ Text Input
The T9™ Text Input method uses a
built-in dictionary to recognize the
most commonly used word for each
sequence of key presses. This way,
you press each key only once, even
if the letter you want is not the first
letter on the key.
Turn on the phone and make sure that
you are within range of a network
% 5 To turn the phone on and off.
If your subscription includes the
Calling Line Identification service
and the caller’s number is identified,
the number is displayed. If the number
is saved in Contacts, the name,
number, and picture are displayed.
If the number is a restricted number,
Withheld is displayed.
To make a call
Enter a phone number (with
international country code and area
code, if applicable) } Call to make
the call. } End Call to end the call.
To redial a number
If the connection failed, Retry? is
displayed } Yes.
Do not hold the phone to your ear while
waiting. When a call connects, the
phone gives a loud signal.
To answer a call
Open your phone or } Answer if your
phone is already open.
To reject a call
Close your phone } Busy or press
the volume button twice.
To change the ear speaker volume
During a call, press or to
increase or decrease the volume.
To turn off the microphone
Press and hold . To resume,
press and hold again.
To select more options during a call
} More and select an option.
Missed calls
A missed call appears in the Activity
menu if New Events is set to Activity
% 10 Activity menu. } Call to
Menu
call the missed number.
If New Events is set to Popup, Missed
calls: appears. } Yes to view the
missed calls or } No to view it later.
Call list
Information about the last calls is
saved in the call list.
To call a number from the call list
From standby, select } Calls and
select a tab. Scroll to the name or
number to call } Call.
select a tab. Scroll to the number you
want to add } More } Save Number.
2 Select a contact to add the number to
or } New Contact.
Emergency Calls
Your phone supports international
emergency numbers such as 112 and
911. Use them to make an emergency
call in any country, with or without a
SIM card in the phone, if a GSM
network is in range.
In some countries, other emergency
numbers may also be promoted. Your
service provider may have saved
additional local emergency numbers
on your SIM card.
To make an emergency call
Enter, for example, 112 } Call.
To view your local emergency
numbers
From standby, select } Menu
} Contacts } Options } Special
Numbers } Emergency Nos.
Contacts
Phone Contacts contain detailed
information saved in the phone
memory. SIM Contacts contain
names and numbers saved on the
SIM card.
(operator-dependent).
You cannot answer a third call without
ending one of the first two calls or
joining them into a conference call.
Conference Calls
Start a conference call by joining an
ongoing call and a call on hold. You
then put the conference on hold and
add up to five participants, or can
make another call.
To join the two calls into a
conference call
} More } Join Calls.
To add a new participant
1 } More } Hold to put the joined calls
on hold.
2 } More } Add Call and call the next
person.
3 } More } Join Calls.
4 Repeat the procedure to include more
participants.
To release a participant
} More } Release Party and select
the participant.
To have a private conversation
1 } More } Talk to and select the
participant.
2 } More } Join Calls to resume the
conference call.
Two Voice Lines
Make separate calls with different
phone numbers if your subscription
supports alternate line service.
To select a line
From standby, select } Menu
} Settings } Calls and select line
1or2.
To change the name of a line
From standby, select } Menu
} Settings } Display } Edit Line
Names and select one of the lines
to edit the name.
My Numbers
View, add and edit your own phone
numbers.
To check your phone numbers
From standby, select } Menu
} Contacts } Options } Special
Numbers } My Numbers and select
Use telephone banking services or
control an answering machine with
tone signals during a call.
To use tone signals
• Press - , or to send
tones.
• } More } Disable Tones or Enable
Tones to turn the tones on or off
during a call.
• Press to clear the screen after
a call.
Notepad
Use the screen as a notepad to enter a
phone number during a call. When you
end the call, the number remains on
the screen for you to call or save in
your contacts.
To call or save from the notepad
• } Call to call the number or
• } More } Save Number and create
a new contact or select a contact to
save the number to.
Groups
Create a group of numbers and email
addresses to send messages to
several recipients at the same time
% 25 Messaging. You can also use
groups (with numbers) when you
create accepted callers lists
% 23 Accept Calls.
To create a group of numbers and
email addresses
1 From standby, select } Menu
} Contacts } Options } Groups
} New Group } Add.
2 Enter a name for the group
} Continue.
3 } New} Add to find and select a
contact number or email address.
4 Repeat step 3 to add more numbers
or email addresses. } Done.
Closed user groups
If your network supports closed user
groups, you may be able to call at a
lower cost. You can save up to ten
groups. An index number is required
from your service provider.
The number of characters allowed
in a text message depends on the
writing language. You can send a
longer message by linking two or
more messages. You are charged
for each of the messages linked in
a long message. You may not receive
all parts of a long message at the
same time.
Check with your service provider for the
maximum number of messages that can
be linked.
Picture messages can contain text,
pictures, video clips, camera pictures,
sound recordings and signatures.
They are sent via MMS (Multimedia
Messaging Service) to a mobile phone
or via email.
Sending and receiving phones must
have subscriptions that support picture
messaging.
Before you start
If settings are not already in your
% 38 Settings.
phone
Creating and sending picture
messages
Select to write text and add pictures,
sounds, videos, more pages,
a signature and attachments.
To create and send a picture
message
1 From standby, select } Menu
} Messaging } Write New } Picture
Message.
2 } More to add an item to the
message.
3 Write text } OK.
4 To send, follow the instructions for text
messages.
% 26 To write and send a
text message.
You have the same options for picture
messages as for text messages
Connect to a POP3 or IMAP4 mail
server to send and receive email
messages with your phone. You can
use the same email settings in your
phone as in your computer email
program.
With a POP3 email account, messages
are downloaded to each computer or
device used for access. With an IMAP4
email account, messages can be kept on
a server.
Before you start
If settings are not already in your
% 38 Settings.
phone
To write and send an email message
1 From standby, select } Menu
} Messaging } Email } Write New.
2 } Add to enter the To: field. } Enter
Email Addr. or Contacts Lookup to
enter a recipient.
3 To add more recipients } To, Cc or
Bcc.
4 When you have selected recipients
} Done.
5 Write the subject } OK. Write the text
} OK.
6 To add an attachment } Add and
select the attachment } Done.
7 } Continue. } Send or More to view
options.
To receive and read email messages
1 From standby, select } Menu
} Messaging } Email } Inbox.
2 If the inbox is empty } Send&Rec.
If the inbox is not empty } More
} Send & Receive.
3 Select a message }
To reply to an email message
1 Open the email message } Reply.
2 } Write New or Include Message.
3 Write your message } OK } Continue
} Send.
To save an item or attachment in an
email message
• To save an email address, a phone
number or a Web address, select the
item } More and select to save the
item.
• To save an attachment, select the
message } More} Attachments.
Select the attachment } More and
select an option.
are deleted the next time you connect
to your email server.
For IMAP4 users, } More} Clear Inbox
and select With Send & Rec. or No Send
& Rec. to delete messages the next time
you connect to the server.
My Friends
For more information, contact
your service provider or see
www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Imaging
Camera and Video Recorder
Your phone has a digital camera
which also works as a digital video
recorder. Take pictures and record
video clips to save, send or use. Use a
picture as a screen saver, wallpaper,
startup screen or for a contact
The picture or the recorded video clip
is saved in the phone memory or on
the memory card. You can send the
picture or video clip in a picture
message. To exchange pictures and
video clips using other transfer
methods
and video clips.
% 32 Exchanging pictures
Pictures and Video Clips
All pictures and video clips are saved
in File Manager. The number of
pictures or video clips you can save
depends on the size of the files. There
is support for GIF, JPEG,WBMP,
BMP, PNG,SVG-Tiny,MPG4, SDP
and 3GPP.
Animations are handled like pictures.
To view your pictures and video clips
1 } File Manager and } Pictures or
Videos.
2 Select a picture or video clip } View.
3 For video clips } Play to start the
video clip.
To search camera pictures by
time line
1 From standby, select } Menu
} File Manager } Pictures
} Camera Pictures.
2 } More} Search. Now you can
browse the camera pictures, sorted
by date in a time line.
Exchanging pictures and video clips
Exchange pictures and video clips
with friends using one of the available
transfer methods. You may not be
allowed to exchange copyrightprotected material.
You can also transfer pictures and
video clips to a computer
If you want to receive a picture or a
video clip via another transfer method,
make sure the transfer method is
activated and follow the instructions
that appear.
Screen saver and wallpaper
If you have a picture as wallpaper, this
picture is shown in standby mode. The
screen saver is automatically activated
when the phone is idle for a few
seconds. After a few more seconds
the screen saver changes to sleep
mode to save power. In sleep mode
only the clock is shown. Press any key
or button to activate the screen again.
To activate sleep mode clock
From standby, select } Menu
} Settings } Display } Sleep Mode
Clock } On.
To use a picture
1 From standby, select } Menu } File
Manager } Pictures and select a
picture.
2 } More } Use As and select an option.
PhotoDJ™ and VideoDJ™
Visit www.sonyericsson.com/support
for information on how to use
PhotoDJ™ and VideoDJ™ in your
phone.
Entertainment
Media Player
Play music and video clips that you
download or receive in a picture
message or transfer from your
computer. The following file types are
supported: MP3, MP4, MP4A, 3GP,
AAC, AMR, G-MIDI, EMY, IMY and
WAV (16 kHz maximum sample rate).
The phone also supports streamed
files that are 3GPP compatible.
Music and video clips
Play music and video clips saved
in your phone. Information such as
artist and song title will appear in
the external display when the phone
is closed.
To play music or view a video clip
From standby, select } Menu } Media
Player and browse for songs by
selecting Artists, Tracks, Playlists
or Videos. Highlight a title } Play.
forward or rewind when playing music
tracks or video clips.
• } Play to select a highlighted track in
alist.
• Press or to adjust the volume.
• When in Now Playing, press to go
to the Media Player browser.
• When a video clip is paused, press
to play the video clip one frame at
atime.
• Press and hold to exit.
Media player options
When playing a music track } More
for the following options:
• Minimize – return to standby to use
other functions while listening.
• Information – view information for the
current track.
• Play Mode – set options for Shuffle
and Loop.
• Equalizer – set treble and bass when
playing music.
• Sort – choose to sort tracks by Artist,
Title or As Created.
• Send – send the track to another
device.
• Delete – delete the track from the
playlist.
Radio
Listen to FM radio with RDS (Radio
Data Systems) functionality. You must
connect the handsfree to your phone
as it works as an antenna. The radio
can also be used as an alarm signal
% 43 Alarm Clock.
To listen to the radio
1 Connect the handsfree to your phone
2 } Radio.
Radio control
• } Search to find a broadcasting
frequency.
• Press or to move 0.1 MHz.
• Press or to select preset
channels.
• } More to view options.
To save radio channels
From standby, select } Menu } Radio
set frequency } More } Save and
select a position from 1 to 20 or
press and hold - to save
in positions 1 to 10.
positions 1 to 20. Previously saved
channels are replaced.
• Set Frequency – enter a frequency
manually. Press to go directly to
Set Frequency.
• RDS – set options for alternative
frequency (AF) and station information.
• Turn On Mono – turn on mono sound.
PlayNow™
From standby, select } Menu
} PlayNow™ to pre-listen, buy and
download music via the Internet. If
settings are not already in your phone
% 38 Settings. For more information,
contact your service provider or see
www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Ringtones and Melodies
Your phone comes with melodies that
can be used as ringtones. You can
exchange melodies by selecting a
transfer method. Please note thatyou
may not be allowed to exchange some
copyright-protected material.
To set sounds and alerts options
From standby, select } Menu
} Settings } Sounds & Alerts,
you can set:
• Ring Volume – select the volume of
aringtone.
• Ringtone – select a sound or melody
that will be heard when your phone
rings.
• Silent Mode – turn all signals except
the alarm signal on and off. Press and
hold from standby.
Choose to Insert, Copy and Paste
blocks to compose. Use , , or
more options.
To edit a previously created ringtone
1 From standby, select } Menu } File
Manager } Sounds and select a
ringtone.
2 } More } Edit.
To send and receive a ringtone
1 From standby, select } Menu } File
Manager } Sounds and select a
ringtone.
2 } More } Send and select a transfer
method. When you receive the
ringtone, follow the instructions that
appear.
You cannot send a polyphonic ringtone
or an MP3 file in a text message.
™
.
to move between the blocks. Press
to delete a block. } More to view
Sound Recorder
Record your own memos or calls
which can be set as ringtones.
In some countries or states it is required
by law that you inform the other person
before recording the call.
To start a sound recording
From standby, select } Menu
} Entertainment } Record Sound.
To listen to your recordings
1 From standby, select } Menu } File
Manager } Sounds and select a
recording.
2 } Play to listen to the recording.
Themes, Games and
Applications
Your phone comes with predefined
themes, games and applications.
A theme is the background colors
and patterns on the screen.You can
download new content to your phone.
For more information, see
www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Certain Internet services, such as
banking, require certificates in your
phone. Your phone may already contain
certificates when you buy it, or you
can download new certificates.
Bluetooth wireless technology makes
it possible to connect wirelessly to
other Bluetooth devices. You can:
• connect to several devices at the
same time.
• synchronize information with other
devices.
• use a remote control functionality.
• use a remote screen.
• exchange items and play multiplayer
games.
The recommended maximum distance
between two Bluetooth devices is 10
meters, with no solid objects in between.
Before you start
• Turn on the Bluetooth function to
communicate with other devices.
• Pair your phone with the Bluetooth
devices that you want to communicate
. To pair a device with your phone
with
% 40 To add a device to your phone.
Please check if local laws or regulations
restrict the use of Bluetooth wireless
technology. If Bluetooth wireless
technology is not allowed, you must
ensure that the Bluetooth function is
turned off. The maximum Bluetooth radio
output power allowed from the phone is
automatically adjusted according to
possible local restrictions. This means
that the maximum distance may vary.
To turn on the Bluetooth function in
your phone
From standby, select } Menu
} Settings } Connectivity } Bluetooth
} Turn On.
To show or hide your phone
From standby, select } Menu
} Settings } Connectivity } Bluetooth
} Visibility } Show Phone or Hide
Phone.
If you set your phone to hide, your phone
will not be visible to other Bluetooth
devices.
To add a device to your phone
1 From standby, select } Menu
} Settings } Connectivity } Bluetooth
} My Devices } New Device to search
for available devices.
2 Select a device from the list.
3 Enter a passcode, if required.
} Settings } Connectivity } Bluetooth
} Powersave } On.
This reduces power consumption when
using a single Bluetooth device. Turn it
off when using several Bluetooth
devices.
To add a Bluetooth headset
1 From standby, select } Menu
} Settings } Connectivity } Bluetooth
} Handsfree.
2 } Yes if you are adding a Bluetooth
handsfree for the first time or } My
Handsfree } New Handsfree } Add
if you are adding another Bluetooth
handsfree. Ensure that your handsfree
is prepared for pairing. See your
handsfree User guide.
USB Cable
Use a USB cable and exchange
information between your phone and a
computer.
To start a USB connection
Turn on your phone and connect
the USB cable to your phone and
computer:
• File Transfer to browse files on the
memory card and on the phone
memory. The phone will turn off
in this mode.
• Phone Mode to synchronize
information with other devices or use
the phone as a modem. The phone will
remain on in this mode.
Do not remove the USB cable from the
phone or computer during file transfer as
this may corrupt the memory card and
the phone memory.
To end a USB connection
• When in File Transfer mode, exit the
USB connection on your computer by
right-clicking the removable disk icon
in Windows Explorer and select Eject.
Then remove the USB cable from your
phone and computer.
To transfer files using Bluetooth
wireless technology
1 Select a file to transfer.
2 } More } Send and select
Via Bluetooth.
To transfer files using the USB cable
1 Prepare your phone for file transfer
% 41 To start a USB connection.
2 Use drag-and-drop functionality in
your computer to transfer files
between your phone and the
computer.
3 End USB connection
USB connection.
% 41 To end a
Update Service
Download and install new software
without affecting the user data in your
phone. Update your phone over the air
or online via USB cable and an
Internet-connected computer.
The update service requires data access
(GPRS). Your operator provides you with
a subscription with data access and with
price information.
To use Update service over the air
1 From standby, select } Menu
} Settings } General } Update
Service.
2 } Search For Update to search for
the latest available software, or
} Software Version to display the
current software installed in your
phone, or } Reminder to set when
to search for new software.
To use Update service online
1 Visit www.sonyericsson.com/support.
2 Select a region and country.
3 Enter the product name.
4 Select Sony Ericsson Update Service
The alarm rings even if the phone is
set to silent or turned off.
To set and use an alarm
From standby, select } Menu
} Organizer } Alarms and select an
option:
• One-Time Alarm – set an alarm.
• Recurrent Alarm – set a recurrent
alarm.
• Alarm Signal – select a sound.
To turn the alarm signal off when it
rings, press any key. To cancel an
alarm } One-Time Alarm or Recurrent
Alarm } Turn Off.
Profiles
Your phone has predefined profiles
that are set to suit a certain
environment. You can reset all
profile settings to the way they were
set when you bought your phone.
To use profiles
From standby, select } Menu
} Settings } General } Profiles:
• Select a profile to use.
• To view and edit a profile } More
} View And Edit.
• To r es et p r o fil e s } More } Reset
Profiles.
You can also activate a profile from
the shut down menu % 11 Shut down
menu.
Brightness
Adjust the brightness of the screen.
From standby, select } Menu
The SIM card lock protects your
subscription from unauthorized use.
Most SIM cards are locked at the time
of purchase. If t he SIM card lock is on,
you have to enter a PIN every time you
turn on your phone. If you enter your
PIN incorrectly three times in a row,
the SIM card is blocked and the
message PIN Blocked is displayed.
To unblock it, you need to enter your
PUK (Personal Unblocking Key). Your
PIN and PUK are supplied by your
service provider. You can edit your
PIN and select a new four- to eightdigit PIN.
It is important that you remember your
new code. If you forget it, you have to
take your phone to your local
Sony Ericsson retailer.
Code Memo
Save security codes, such as for
credit cards, in the code memo. Set a
passcode to open the code memo.
Enter a checkword. When you enter
your passcode to open the code
memo, the checkword is shown for a
short time. If the passcode is correct,
the correct codes are shown. If you
enter the incorrect passcode, the
checkword and the codes that are
shown are also incorrect. If you have
forgotten your passcode you must
reset the code memo.
To open code memo for the first time
1 From standby, select } Menu
} Organizer } Code Memo.
Instructions appear } Continue.
2 Enter a four-digit passcode
} Continue.
3 Re-enter the passcode } Continue.
4 Enter a checkword (maximum 15
characters) } Done.
To add a new code
1 From standby, select } Menu
} Organizer } Code Memo and enter
your passcode } Continue } New
Code } Add.
2 Enter a name associated with the
code, for example, the name of the
credit card company } Continue.
3 Enter the code } Done.
To change the passcode
1 From standby, select } Menu
} Organizer } Code Memo and enter
your passcode } Continue } More
} Change Passcode.
2 Enter your new passcode } Continue.
3 Re-enter the new passcode
The code memo is reset and all entries
are cleared. The next time you enter
the code memo, you must start at
% 47 To open code memo for the first
time.
Troubleshooting
Some problems require you to call
your service provider, but you can
solve most problems yourself.
If you need to take your phone to repair,
copy your content and personal
information to another device as it may
be lost during repair. For more support
go to www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Some menu options appear in gray
A service may not be activated or
your subscription does not support
a function. Contact your service
provider.
The phone is working slowly
Delete unwanted content and then
restart the phone.
No indication of charging
The battery is empty or has not been
used for a long time. It may take up
to 30 minutes before the battery
icon appears.
Delete your settings and the content
you have added or edited.
To reset your phone
} Settings } General } Master Reset.
Select Reset Settings to delete your
changes to settings or Reset All to
delete your changes to settings, all
contacts, messages, personal data,
and content you have downloaded,
received or edited. } Continue.
Error Messages
Insert SIM
Is the SIM card correctly inserted?
% 4 To insert the SIM card.
Insert correct SIM card
Are you using the correct operator
SIM card for your phone?
Emerg. calls only
You are within range of a network
but not allowed to use it, except for
emergency calls. Contact your service
provider to ensure your subscription
is correct.
No netw. coverage
There is no network within range.
Contact your service provider to
ensure that the network has coverage.
Wrong PIN/Wrong PIN2
You have entered your PIN or PIN2
incorrectly. Enter the correct PIN or
PIN2 } Yes
Codes do not match
To change a security code you have to
confirm the new code by entering the
same code twice.
On www.sonyericsson.com/support
there is a support section where help
and tips are only a few clicks away.
Here you find the latest computer
software updates and tips on how to
use your product more efficiently.
Service and Support
From now on you will have access to a portfolio
of exclusive service advantages such as:
• Global and local websites providing support.
• A global network of Call Centers.
• An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service
partners.
• A warranty period. Learn more about the warranty
conditions in this User guide.
On www.sonyericsson.com, under the support
section in the language of your ch oice, you will find
the latest support tools and information, such as
software updates, Knowledgebase, Phone setup
and additional help when you require it.
For operator-specific services and features, please
contact your service provider for more information.
You can also contact our Call Centers. See the
phone number for the nearest Call Center in the list
below. If your country/region is not represented in
the list, please contact you local dealer. (The phone
numbers below were correct at the time of going to
print. On www.sonyericsson.com you can always
find the latest updates.)
In the unlikely event that your product needs
service, please contact the dealer from whom it
was purchased or one of our service partners.
Save your original proof of purchase, you will
need it if you need to claim warranty.
For a call to one of our Call Centers you will be
charged according to national rates, including local
taxes, unless the phone number is a toll-free
number.
United Arab Emirates43 919880questions.AE@support.sonyericsson.com
United Kingdom08705 23 7237questions.GB@support.sonyericsson.com
United States1-866-766-9374questions.US@support.sonyericsson.com
Venezuela0-800-100-2250questions.VE@support.sonyericsson.com
Guidelines for Safe and
Efficient Use
Please read this information before
using your mobile phone.
These instructions are intende d for
your safety. Please follow these
guidelines. If the product has been
subject to any of the conditions listed
below or you have any doubt as to its proper
function make sure you have the product checked
by a certified service partner before charging or
using it. Failure to do so might entail a risk of
product malfunction or even a potential hazard
to your health.
Recommendations for safe use of
product (mobile phone, battery,
charger and other accessories)
• Always treat your pr oduct with care and keep it in
a clean and dust-free place.
• War ning! May explode if disposed of in fire.
• Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture
or humidity.
• Do not expose your product to
extremely high or low temperatures.
Do not expose the battery to
temperatures above +60°C (+140°F).
• 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 attempt to disassemble or modify your
product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel
should perform service.
• Do not close your product with an object inserted
between keypad and display; this may damage
your product. <only for products with a clamshell
design>.
• Do not use your product near medical equipment
without requesting permission from your treating
physician or authorized medical staff.
• Do not use your product when in, or around
aircraft, or areas showing the sign "t urn 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
an air bag in your car.
CHILDREN
KEEP OUT OF CHILDRENS REACH.
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 BECOME DETACHED AND CREATE A
CHOKING HAZARD.
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
areas. Never alter the cord or plug. If the plug does
not fit into the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers
intended for use with your mobile phone. Other
chargers may not be designed to the same safety
and performance standards.
Battery
We recommend that you fully charge the battery
before you use your mobile phone for the first time .
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 battery should only be charged
in temperatures between +5°C (+41°F) and +45°C
(+113°F).
Use only Sony Ericsson branded original batteries
intended for use with your mobile phone. Using
other batteries and chargers could be dangerous.
Talk and standby times depend on several different
conditions such as signal strength, operating
temperature, application usage patterns, features
selected and voice or data transmissions when the
mobile phone is being used.
Turn off your mobile phone before removing the
battery. Do not put the battery into your mouth.
Battery electrolytes may be toxic if swallowed.
Do not let the metal contacts on the battery touch
another metal object. Doing this could short-circuit
and damage the battery. Use the battery for the
intended purpose only.
Personal medical devices
Mobile phones may affect the operation of
pacemakers and other implanted equipment.
Please avoid placing the mobile phone over the
pacemaker, e.g. in your breast pocket. When using
the mobile phone, use it at the ear on the opposite
side of the body to the pacemaker. If a minimum
distance of 15 cm (6 inches) is kept between the
mobile phone and the pacemaker, the risk of
interference is limited. If you have any reason
to suspect that interference is taking place,
immediately turn off your mobile phone. Contact
your cardiologist for more information.
For other medical devices, please consult your
physician and the manufacturer of the device.
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 only 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 has been installed.
Always pay full attention to driving and pull off the
road and park before making or answering a call if
driving conditions so require.
Emergency calls
Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which
cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. You
should therefore never rely solely upon any mobile
phone for essential communications (e.g. medical
emergencies).
Emergency calls may not be possible in all areas,
on all cellular networks, or when certain network
services and/or mobile phone features are in use.
Check with your local service provider.
Antenna
This phone contains a built-in antenna. Use of
antenna devices not marketed by Sony Ericsson
specifically for this model could damage your
mobile phone, reduce performance, and produce
SAR levels above the established limits (see below).
Efficient use
Hold your mobile phone as you would any other
phone. Do not cover the top of the phone when it is
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.
Radio frequency (RF) exposure and
SAR
Your mobile phone is a low-power radio transmit ter
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 it
is 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.
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.
For phones sold in the US, before a phone model
is available for sale to the public, it must be tested
and certified by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) that it does not exceed the
limit established by the government-adopted
requirement for safe exposure. The tests are
performed in positions and locations (that is,
at the ear and worn on the body) as required by
the FCC for each model. For body-worn operation,
this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF
exposure guidelines when the handset is positioned
a minimum of 15 mm from the body without any
metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when
used with the original Sony Ericsson accessory
intended for this phone and worn on the body.
Use of other accessories may not ensure
compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
A separate leaflet with SAR information about this
mobile phone model is included with the material
accompanying this mobile phone. This information
can also be found, together with more information
on radio frequency exposure and SAR, on:
www.sonyericsson.com/health.
For phones sold in the US, you can use your TTY
terminal with your Sony Ericsson mobile phone
(with the necessary accessory). For information on
Accessible Solutions for individuals with special
needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center
on 877 878 1996 (TTY) or 877 207 2056 (voice),
or visit the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center at
www.sonyericsson-snc.com.
Disposal of old electrical &
electronic equipment
This symbol indicates that all
electrical and electronic equipment
included shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be left at the
appropriate collection point for recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more
detailed information about recycling this product,
please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Disposing of the battery
Please check local r egulations for
disposal of batteries or call your local
Sony Ericsson Call Center for
information.
The battery should never be placed in municipal
waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available.
End User Licence Agreement
This wireless device, including without limitation
any media delivered with the device, (“Device”)
contains software owned by Sony Ericsson Mobile
Communications AB and its affiliated companies
(“Sony Ericsson”) and its third party suppliers and
licensors (“Software”).
As user of this Device, Sony Ericsson grants you a
non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable
license to use the Software solely in conjunction
with the Device on which it is installed and/or
delivered with. Nothing herein shall be construed
as a sale of the Software to a user of this Device.
You shall not reproduce, modify, distribute, reverse
engineer, decompile, otherwise alter or use any
other means to discover the source code of the
Software or any component of the Software. For
avoidance of doubt, you are at all times entitled to
transfer all rights and obligations to the Software to
a third party, solely together with the Device with
which you received the Software, provided always
that such third party agrees in writing to be bound
by these rules.
You are granted this license for a term of the useful
life of this Device. You can terminate this license by
transferring all your rights to the Device on which
you have received the Software to a third party in
writing. If you fail to comply with any of the terms
and conditions set out in this license, it will
terminate with immediate effect.
Sony Ericsson and its third party suppliers and
licensors are the sole and exclusive owner of and
retain all rights, title and interest in and to the
Software. Sony Ericsson, and, to the extent that the
Software contains material or code of a third party,
such third party, shall be entitled third party
beneficiaries of these terms.
The validity, construction and performance of this
license shall be governed by the laws of Sweden.
The foregoing shall apply to the full extent
permitted by, when applicable, statutory
consumer rights.
Limited Warranty
Sony Ericsson provides this Limited Warranty for
your mobile phone and original accessory delivered
with your mobile phone (hereina fter 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 Call Center
(national rates may apply) or visit
www.sonyericsson.com to get 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.
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/region* where you
purchased the Product, will, at their option, either
repair or replace the Product in accordance with
the terms and conditions stipulated herein.
Sony Ericsson and 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.
Please note that some of your personal settings,
downloads or other information may be lost when
your Sony Ericsson Product is repaired or replaced.
At present Sony Ericsson may be prevented by
applicable law, other regulation or technical
restrictions from making a backup copy of certain
downloads. Sony Ericsson does not take any
responsibility for any lost information of any
kind and will not reimburse you for any such loss.
You should always make backup copies of all the
information stored on your Sony Ericsson Product
such as downloads, calendar and contacts before
handing in your Sony Ericsson Product f or repair
or replacement.
CONDITIONS
1 The warranty is valid only if the original proof of
purchase issued to the original purchaser by a
Sony Ericsson authorized dealer, specifying the
date of purchase and serial number**, for this
Product, is presented with the Product to be
repaired or replaced. Sony Ericsson reserves the
right to refuse 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 sh all 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.
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 Prod uct. Nor does
this warranty cover any failure of the Product due
to accident, software or hardware modification or
adjustment, acts of God or damage resulting
from liquid.
A rechargeable battery can be charged and
discharged hundreds of times. However, it will
eventually wear out – this is not a defect. When
the talk-time or standby time is noticeably shorter,
it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson
recommends that you use only batteries and
chargers approved by Sony Ericsson.
Minor variations in display brightness and color
may occur between phones. There may be tiny
bright or dark dots on the display. These are called
defective pixels and occur when individual dots
have malfunctioned and can not be adjusted.
Two defective pixels are deemed acceptable.
Minor variations in the appearance of the camera
image may occur between phones. This is not
uncommon in digital cameras and does not mean
that the camera is defective in an y way.
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 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.
8 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES,
WHETHER 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
LICENS ORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG ES OF A NY NAT URE
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 all ow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitation of the duration of implied
warranties, so the preceding limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you.
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.
If you have purchased your Product in an EU
country you can have your Product serviced, under
the conditions set out above, within the warranty
period in any EU country where an identical
Product is sold by an authorized Sony Ericsson
distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in
the EU country you are in, please call the local
Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe that
certain services may not be possible elsewhere
than in the country of original purchase, for
example due to the fact that your Product may
have an interior or exterior which is different from
equivalent models sold in other EU countries. It
may not be possible to repair SIM-locked Products.
** In some countries/regions additional information
is requested. If so, this is clearly shown on the valid
proof of purchase.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of
Nya Vattentornet
S-221 88 Lund, Sweden
declare under our sole responsibility that our
product
Sony Ericsson type AAC-1052031-BV
and in combination with our accessories, to which
this declaration relates is in conformity with the
appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1,
EN 301489-7, EN 300328, EN 301489-17, an d
EN 60950 following the provisions of, Radio
Equipment and Telecommunication Terminal
Equipment directive 99/5/EC with requirements
covering EMC directive 89/336/EEC, and Low
Voltage directive 73/23/EEC.
Lund, February 2006
Shoji Nemoto,
Head of Product Business Unit GSM/UMTS
We fulfil the requirements of the R&TTE Directive
(99/5/EC).