Sony A1052141 GSM/EDGE mobile phone with Bluetooth and AGPS User Manual Unknown

Sony Mobile Communications Inc GSM/EDGE mobile phone with Bluetooth and AGPS Unknown

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08 user guide part 2

11Getting started15141617131813 Volume, digital zoom keys14 Main camera15 Camera key16 Cover lock17 Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable18 Strap holder
12 Getting startedMenu overview PlayNow™* Internet* EntertainmentOnline services*TrackID™GamesVideoDJ™PhotoDJ™MusicDJ™ Remote controlRecord soundDemo tourCyber-shot™ Messaging MediaWrite newInboxEmailDraftsOutboxSent messagesSaved messagesMy friends*Call voicemailTemplatesManage messagesSettingsPhotoMusicVideoGamesTV*Web feedsSettingsLocation services Contacts RadioGoogle Maps*Navigation*TrackerMy favoritesStatus infoLogSettingsMyselfNew contact
13Getting startedCalls** OrganizerAll Answered Dialed MissedFile manager**AlarmsApplicationsCalendarTasksNotesSynchronizationTimerStopwatchLightCalculatorCode memoSettings**GeneralProfilesTime & dateLanguageUpdate serviceVoice controlNew eventsShortcutsFlight modeSecuritySetup wizardAccessibility*Phone statusMaster resetSounds & alertsRing volumeRingtoneSilent modeIncreasing ringVibrating alertMessage alertKey soundDisplayWallpaperMain menu layoutThemeStartup screenScreen saverClock sizeBrightnessEdit line names*CallsSpeed dialSmart searchForward callsSwitch to line 2*Manage callsTime & cost*Show/hide my no.HandsfreeConnectivityBluetoothUSBPhone nameNetwork sharingSynchronizationDevice managementMobile networksData communication*Internet settingsStreaming settingsMessage settings*SIP settingsAccessories* Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent.** You can use the navigation key to scroll between tabs in submenus. For more information, see Navigation on page 14.
14 Getting startedNavigationThe main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. To navigate the phone menus 1From standby select Menu.2Use the navigation key to move through the menus.To select actions on the screen•Press the left or right selection key, or the center navigation key.To view options for an item•Select Options to, for example, edit.To scroll between the tabs•Scroll to a tab by pressing the navigation key left or right.To return to standby•Press .To end a function•Press .To navigate your media1From standby select Menu > Media.2Scroll to a menu item and press the navigation key right.3To go back, press the navigation key left.To delete items•Press   to delete items such as numbers, letters, pictures and sounds.To send items1Scroll to an item such as a contact, a picture or a sound.2Select Options > Send.3Select a transfer method.Center navigation keyMake sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select.
15Getting startedShortcutsYou can use keypad shortcuts to go directly to a menu. Menu numbering starts from the top left icon and moves across and then down row by row.To go directly to a main menu•From standby select Menu and press  –  ,  ,   or  .To use navigation key shortcuts•From standby press  ,  ,   or   to go directly to a function.To edit a navigation key shortcut1From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Shortcuts.2Scroll to an option and select Edit.3Scroll to a menu option and select Shortc.Activity menuThe activity menu gives you quick access to certain functions.To open the activity menu•Press .Activity menu tabs•New events – missed calls and new messages. •Running apps – applications that are running in the background.•My shortcuts – add your favorite functions to access them quickly.•Internet – quick access to the Internet.Memory card Your phone supports Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) memory card adding more storage space to your phone. It can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices.You can use the file manager to move files between the memory card and the phone memory. See To move a file in the file manager on page 61.The Main menu layout must be set to Grid. See To change the main menu layout on page 65.You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
16 Getting startedTo insert a memory card•Open the cover and insert the memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up.To remove a memory card•Open the cover and press the edge of the memory card to release and remove it.To view memory card options1From standby select Menu > Organizer > File manager > the On memory card tab.2Select Options.Phone languageYou can select a language to use in your phone.To change the phone language1From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Language > Phone language.2Select an option.Entering textYou can use multitap text input or T9™ Text Input   to enter text. The T9 Text Input method uses a built-in dictionary.To change text input method•When you enter text, press and hold down .To shift between capitals and lower-case letters•When you enter text, press  .To enter numbers•When you enter text, press and hold down  – .
17Getting startedTo enter periods and commas•When you enter text, press  .To enter a symbol1When you enter text, select Options > Add symbol.2Scroll to a symbol and select Insert.To enter text using T9™ Text Input 1From standby select, for example, Menu > Messaging > Write new > Text message.2If   is not displayed, press and hold down   to change to T9 Text Input. 3Press each key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. For example, to write the word “Jane”, press , , , . Write the whole word before looking at the suggestions.4Use   or   to view suggestions.5Press   to accept a suggestion.To enter text using multitap 1From standby select, for example, Menu > Messaging > Write new > Text message.2If   is displayed, press and hold down  to change to multitap text input.3Press   –   repeatedly until the desired letter appears.4When a word is written, press   to add a space.To add words to the built-in dictionary1When you enter text using T9 Text Input, select Options > Spell word.2Write the word using multitap input and select Insert.
18 ImagingImagingCamera and video recorderYou can take pictures and record video clips to view, save or send. You find your saved pictures and video clips in Media > Photo > Cam. album and File manager.Viewfinder and camera keysUsing the cameraYour Cyber-shot™ phone has 3.2 MP with auto-focus, face detection and photo light. You can use photo light when taking pictures and recording videos.To activate the camera •From standby press  .To take a picture1Activate the camera and press   or   to scroll to  .2Press   halfway down to use auto focus or face detection.3When the dot and focus frame are green, press fully down to take a picture. The picture is automatically saved on the memory card, if a memory card is inserted. If not, the picture is saved in the phone memory.1 Zoom in or out2 Take pictures/Record video12Do not record with a strong light source in the background. Use a support or the self-timer to avoid a blurred picture.
19ImagingFace detectionYou can use face detection to bring an off-center face into focus. The camera automatically detects up to three faces, indicated by white frames. A green frame shows which face has been selected when auto-focus is used. As a rule, focus is set to the face closest to the camera.To set face detection•From standby select Menu > Cyber-shot™ >   > Focus > Face detection.To record a video clip1Activate the camera and press   or   to scroll to  .2Press   fully down to start recording.To stop recording1Press .2The video clip is automatically saved on the memory card, if a memory card is inserted. If not, the video clip is saved in the phone memory.To use zoom•Press the volume keys up or down.  To adjust brightness•Press  or .Getting more from the cameraYou can improve an under-exposed picture with Photo fix. To improve a picture with Photo fix1Activate the camera and press   or   to scroll to  .2Make sure Review is set to On. Select  > Settings > Review > On.3Take a picture.4During review, select Options > Photo fix.To view pictures and video clips1Activate the camera and press   or   to scroll to  .2Scroll to the item.3To view a video clip, press the center navigation key.When taking a picture, zoom is available in VGA mode only.
20 ImagingCamera icons and settingsIcons on the screen show what the current setting is. More camera settings are available in Settings. To change settings•Activate the camera and select  .To view information about settings•Scroll to a setting and select  .Camera shortcutsIcon DescriptionShoot modeScenes – predefined settings for common picture situations, including landscape, portrait and sportWhite balance – to adjust color tones to the lighting conditionsMetering modeFocusLightPicture sizeVideo length – for picture messages, the length is limitedMicrophoneNight modeVideo: recordingZoomAuto focusFocus frameCamera: remaining picturesKey ShortcutCamera: Shoot modeVideo: Video lengthCamera: Scenes Video: Night modeSelf-timerLightCamera key guide
21ImagingTransferring picturesTransfer to and from your computerYou can use Bluetooth™ wireless technology and the USB cable to transfer pictures and video clips between your computer and phone. See Bluetooth wireless technology on page 54 and Transferring content to and from a computer on page 40 for more information.You can view, enhance and organize your pictures and video clips on your computer by installing the Adobe™ Photoshop™ Album Starter Edition. It is included on the CD that comes with your phone and is available for download atwww.sonyericsson.com/support.Picture and video blogA blog is a personal Web page. If your subscription supports this service, you can send pictures or video clips to a blog.To send camera pictures to a blog1From standby select Menu > Media > Photo > Cam. album.2Scroll to a month and a picture. Select View.3Select Options > Send > To blog.4Enter a title and text and select OK.5Select Publish.To send video clips to a blog1From standby select Menu > Media > Video.2Scroll to a video clip.3Select Options > Send > To blog.4Enter a title and text and select OK.5Select Publish.To go to a blog address from contacts1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to a contact and select a Web address.3Select Go to.Web services may require a separate license agreement between you and the service provider. Additional regulations and charges may apply. Contact your service provider.
22 ImagingCamera printingYou can print camera pictures using the USB cable connected to a compatible printer.To print camera pictures using the USB cable 1From standby select Menu > Media > Photo > Cam. album.2Scroll to a month and a picture.3Select Options > Print.4Select an option.5Connect the USB cable to the phone.6Connect the USB cable to the printer.7Wait for feedback in the phone and select OK.8Enter printer settings, if required, and select Print.PicturesYou can view and tag your pictures in Media.To view pictures in a slide show 1From standby select Menu > Media > Photo > Cam. album.2Scroll to a month and a picture. Select View.3Select Options > Slide show.4Select a mood.Viewing pictures on a mapLocation data   is included when you take pictures with the camera. This allows you to view the approximate location of where a picture was taken.To view pictures on a map1From standby select Menu > Media > Photo > Cam. album.2Scroll to a month and a picture. Select View.3Select Options > View on map.To turn off location data for pictures•From standby select Menu > Cyber-shot™ >   > Add position > Off.You can also print using a Bluetooth compatible printer.You should disconnect and re-connect the USB cable if there is a printer error.
23ImagingPhoto tagsYou can tag pictures to categorize them. They are saved in Photo tags.To tag pictures1From standby select Menu > Media > Photo > Cam. album.2Scroll to a month and a picture. Select View.3Press   and scroll to a tag.4Press the center navigation key.5For each picture you want to tag, use   or   to scroll to the picture and press the center navigation key.To create a new photo tag1From standby select Menu > Media > Photo > Cam. album.2Scroll to a month and a picture. Select View.3Press   and select Options > New tag.4Enter a name and select OK.5Select an icon.6Press the center navigation key to tag the picture.Using pictures You can add a picture to a contact, use it during phone startup, as a wallpaper in standby or as a screen saver.To use pictures 1From standby select Menu > Media > Photo > Cam. album.2Scroll to a month and a picture. Select View.3Select Options > Use as.4Select an option.PhotoDJ™ and VideoDJ™You can edit pictures and video clips.To edit and save a picture1From standby select Menu > Media > Photo > Cam. album.2Scroll to a month and a picture. Select View.3Select Options > Edit in PhotoDJ™.4Edit the picture.5Select Options > Save picture.
24 CallingTo edit and save a video clip1From standby select Menu > Organizer > File manager > Videos.2Scroll to a video clip and select Options > Edit in VideoDJ™.3Edit the video clip.4Select Options > Save.To trim a video clip1From standby select Menu > Organizer > File manager > Videos.2Scroll to a video clip and select Options > Edit in VideoDJ™ > Edit > Trim.3Select Set to set the starting point and select Start.4Select Set to set the ending point and select End.5Select Trim > Options > Save.CallingMaking and receiving callsYou need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network.To make a call1From standby enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable).2Press . To end a call•Press .To make international calls1From standby press and hold down  until a “+” sign appears.2Enter the country code, area code (without the first zero) and phone number. 3Press .To re-dial a number•When Retry? appears select Yes.You can call numbers from your contacts and call list. See Contacts on page 26, and Call list on page 29. You can also use your voice to make calls. See Voice control on page 29.Do not hold your phone to your ear when waiting. When the call connects, your phone gives a loud signal.
25CallingTo answer a call•Press .To reject a call•Press .To change the ear speaker volume during a call•Press the volume key up or down.To mute the microphone during a call1Press and hold down  .2Press and hold down   again to resume.To turn the loudspeaker on during a call•Select SpkrOn.To view missed calls from standby•Press   to open the call list.Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 and 911. These numbers can normally be used to make emergency calls in any country, with or without the SIM card inserted, if a GSM network is within range. To make an emergency call•From standby enter 112 (the international emergency number) and press  .To view your local emergency numbers1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Options > Special numbers > Emergency nos.Do not hold your phone to your ear when using the loudspeaker. This could damage your hearing.In some countries, other emergency numbers may also be promoted. Your network operator may therefore have saved additional local emergency numbers on the SIM card.
26 CallingContactsYou can save names, phone numbers and personal information in Contacts. Information can be saved in the phone memory or on the SIM card.Default contactsYou can choose which contact information is shown as default. If Phone contacts is selected as default, your contacts show all the information saved in Contacts. If you select SIM contacts as default, your contacts show names and numbers saved on the SIM card.To select default contacts1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Default contacts.3Select an option.Phone contactsPhone contacts can contain names, phone numbers and personal information. They are saved in the phone memory.To add a phone contact1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Add.3Enter the name and select OK.4Scroll to New number: and select Add.5Enter the number and select OK.6Select a number option.7Scroll between tabs and select the fields to add information.8Select Save.Calling contactsTo call a phone contact1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to a contact and press  .To go directly to the contacts list•From standby press and hold down  –  .To call with Smart search1From standby press   –   to enter a contact name or a phone number. All entries which match the sequence of digits or letters are shown in a list.2Scroll to a contact or a phone number and press  .To turn Smart search on or off 1From standby select Menu > Settings > the Calls tab > Smart search.2Select an option.
27CallingEditing contactsTo add information to a phone contact 1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to a contact and select Options > Edit contact.3Scroll between the tabs and select Add or Edit.4Select an option and an item to add or edit.5Select Save.To copy names and numbers to phone contacts1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Copy from SIM.3Select an option.To copy names and numbers to the SIM card1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Copy to SIM.3Select an option.To automatically save names and phone numbers on the SIM card1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Auto save on SIM.3Select an option.To save contacts on a memory card1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Back up to m. card.SIM contactsSIM contacts can contain names and numbers only. They are saved on the SIM card.To add a SIM contact1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Add.3Enter the name and select OK.4Enter the number and select OK.5Select a number option and add more information, if available.6Select Save.To call a SIM contact1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to a contact and press  .If your subscription supports Calling Line Identification (CLI) service, you can assign personal ringtones and pictures to contacts.When you copy all contacts from your phone to the SIM card, all existing SIM card information is replaced.
28 CallingDeleting contactsTo delete all contacts1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Delete all contacts.3Select an option.Memory statusThe number of contacts you can save in your phone or on the SIM card depends on available memory.To view memory status1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Memory status.Synchronizing contactsThe Sony Ericsson PC Suite is designed to work with the following programs:•Windows Contact (Vista Contacts Manager)•Windows Calendar (Vista Calendar)•Microsoft® Outlook® 2007•Microsoft Outlook 2003•Microsoft Outlook 2002•Microsoft Outlook 2000•Lotus Notes™ 7•Lotus Notes 6.5•Lotus Notes 6•Lotus Notes 5•Windows Address Book (Outlook Express)•Sony Ericsson PC Suite proprietary contact & calendar manager For more information see Synchronizing on page 57.Groups You can create a group of phone numbers and email addresses from Phone contacts to send messages to. See Messaging on page 34. You can also use groups (with phone numbers) when you create accepted callers lists. See Accept calls on page 32.To create a group of numbers and email addresses1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Options > Groups.3Scroll to New group and select Add.4Enter a name for the group and select Continue.5Scroll to New and select Add.6For each contact phone number or email address you want to mark, scroll to it and select Mark.7Select Continue > Done.
29CallingCall listYou can view information about recent calls.To call a number from the call list1From standby press   and scroll to a tab.2Scroll to a name or a number and press .To add a call list number to contacts1From standby press   and scroll to a tab.2Scroll to the number and select Save.3Select New contact to create a new contact or select an existing contact to add the number to.Speed dialSpeed dialing lets you select nine contacts that you can dial quickly. The contacts can be saved in positions 1-9.To add contacts to speed dial numbers1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Options > Speed dial.3Scroll to a position number and select Add.4Select a contact.To speed dial•From standby enter the position number and press  .VoicemailIf your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot answer a call.To enter your voicemail number1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Voicemail number.2Enter the number and select OK.To call your voicemail service•From standby press and hold down .Voice controlBy creating voice commands you can:•Voice dial – call someone by saying their name.•Answer and reject calls when you use a handsfree.To record a voice command using voice dialing1From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Voice control > Voice dialing > Activate.
30 Calling2Select Yes > New voice command and select a contact. If the contact has more than one number, select the number to add the voice command to.3Record a voice command such as “John mobile”.4Follow the instructions that appear. Wait for the tone and say the command to record. The voice command is played back to you.5If the recording sounds OK, select Yes. If not, select No and repeat steps 3 and 4.Voice dialingYou can hear your recorded contact name when you receive a call from that contact.To voice dial1From standby press and hold down a volume key.2Wait for the tone and say a recorded name, for example “John mobile”. The name is played back to you and the call is connected.Voice answering When you use a handsfree, you can answer or reject incoming calls with your voice.To activate voice answering and record voice answer commands1From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Voice control > Voice answer > Activate.2Follow the instructions that appear and select Cont. Wait for the tone and say “Answer”, or another word.3Select Yes to accept or No for a new recording.4Follow the instructions that appear and select Cont. Wait for the tone and say “Busy”, or another word.5Select Yes to accept or No for a new recording.6Follow the instructions that appear and select Cont.7Select where your voice answering is to be activated.To answer a call using voice commands•Say “Answer”.To reject a call using voice commands•Say “Busy”.Voice commands are saved in the phone memory only. They cannot be used in another phone.
31CallingForwarding callsYou can forward calls, for example, to an answering service.To forward calls1From standby select Menu > Settings > the Calls tab > Forward calls.2Select a call type and a forward option.3Select Activate.4Enter the number to forward calls to and select OK.More than one callYou can handle more than one call at a time. For example, you can put an ongoing call on hold, while you make or answer a second call. You can also switch between the two calls. You cannot answer a third call without ending one of the first two calls.Call waitingWhen call waiting is used, you hear continuous beep if you receive a second call.To activate call waiting •From standby select Menu > Settings > the Calls tab > Manage calls > Call waiting > Activate.To make a second call1During the call, select Options > Hold call. This puts the ongoing call on hold.2Select Options > Add call.3Enter the number to call and press  .To answer a second call•During the call, press  . This puts the ongoing call on hold.To reject a second call•During the call, press   and continue with the ongoing call.To end an ongoing call and answer a second call•During the call, select Replace active call.Handling two voice callsYou can have calls ongoing and on hold at the same time.To switch between two calls•During the call, press  .To join two calls•During the call, select Options > Join calls.When Restrict calls is used, some forward call options are not available. See Restricted dialing on page 33.
32 CallingTo connect two calls•During the call, select Options > Transfer call. You are disconnected from both calls. To end an ongoing call and return to the call on hold•First press   and then  .Conference callsWith a conference call, you can have a joint conversation with up to five people.To add a new participant1During the call, select Options > Hold call. This puts the joined calls on hold.2Select Options > Add call.3Enter the number to call and press  .4Select Options > Join calls to add the new participant.5Repeat this task to add more participants.To release a participant1Select Options > Release party.2Select the participant to release.To have a private conversation1During the call, select Options > Talk to and select the participant to talk to.2To resume the conference call, select Options > Join calls.My numbersYou can view, add and edit your own phone numbers.To check your phone numbers1From standby select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Options > Special numbers > My numbers.3Select an option.Accept calls You can choose to receive calls from certain phone numbers only.To add numbers to the accepted callers list1From standby select Menu > Settings > the Calls tab > Manage calls > Accept calls > Only from list.2Scroll to New and select Add.3Select a contact or Groups.To accept all calls•From standby select Menu > Settings > the Calls tab > Manage calls > Accept calls > All callers.See Groups on page 28.
33CallingRestricted dialingYou can restrict outgoing and incoming calls. A password from your service provider is required.Restrict calls optionsStandard options are:•All outgoing – all outgoing calls•Outgoing intl – all outgoing international calls•Outgoing intl roam. – all outgoing international calls except to your home country•All incoming – all incoming calls•Inc. when roaming – all incoming calls when you are abroadTo restrict calls1From standby select Menu > Settings > the Calls tab > Manage calls > Restrict calls.2Select an option.3Select Activate.4Enter your password and select OK.Call time and costDuring a call, the duration of the call is shown. You can check the duration of your last call, outgoing calls and the total time of your calls.To check the call time•From standby select Menu > Settings > the Calls tab > Time & cost > Call timers.Showing or hiding your phone numberYou can decide to show or hide your phone number when you make a call.To hide your phone number 1From standby select Menu > Settings > the Calls tab > Show/hide my no.2Select Hide number.If you forward incoming calls, you cannot use some restrict calls options.
34 MessagingMessagingReceiving and saving messagesYou are notified when you receive a message. Messages are automatically saved in the phone memory. When the phone memory is full, you can delete messages or save them on a memory card or on the SIM card.To save a message on a memory card•From standby select Menu > Messaging > Settings > General > Save to > Memory card.To save a message on the SIM card1From standby select Menu > Messaging and select a folder.2Scroll to a message and select Options > Save message.To view a message from the inbox1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Inbox.2Scroll to the message and select View.Text messagesText messages can contain simple pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies.Before you use messagingYou must have a service center number. The number is supplied by your service provider and is usually saved on the SIM card. If the number to your service center is not saved on your SIM card, you must enter the number yourself.To enter a service center number1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Text message and scroll to Service center. The number is shown if it is saved on the SIM card.2If there is no number shown, select Edit.3Scroll to New Service Center and select Add.4Enter the number, including the international “+” sign and country code.5Select Save.
35MessagingTo write and send a text message1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Write new > Text message.2Write the message and select Continue > Contacts lookup.3Select a recipient and select Send.To copy and paste text in a text message1When you write the message, select Options > Copy & paste.2Select Copy all or Mark & copy. Scroll to and mark text in the message.3Select Options > Copy & paste > Paste.To add an item to a text message1When you write the message, select Options > Add item.2Select an option and then an item.To call a number in a text message•When you view the message, scroll to the phone number and press  .To turn long messages on1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Text message.2Select Max. msg length > Max. available.Picture messagesPicture messages can contain text, pictures, slides, sound recordings, video clips, signatures and attachments. You can send picture messages to a phone or an email address.Before you use picture messagingYou must set an MMS profile and the address of your message server. If no MMS profile or message server exists, you can receive all the settings automatically from your network operator or at www.sonyericsson.com/support.To select an MMS profile1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Picture message > MMS profile.2Select a profile.To set the message server address1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Picture message.2Scroll to MMS profile and select Edit.3Select Options > Edit.4Scroll to Message server and select Edit.5Enter the address and select OK > Save.If you send a text message to a group, you will be charged for each member. See Groups on page 28.
36 MessagingTo create and send a picture message1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Write new > Picture msg.2Enter text. To add items to the message, press  , scroll   and select an item.3Select Continue > Contacts lookup.4Select a recipient and select Send.Receiving picture messagesYou can select how to download your picture messages. Standard options when you download picture messages are:•Always – automatic download.•Ask in roaming – ask to download when not in home network.•Not in roaming – do not download when not in home network.•Always ask – ask to download.•Off – new messages appear in the Inbox.To set automatic download 1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Picture message > Auto download.2Select an option.Message options You can set standard options for all messages or choose specific settings each time you send a message.To set text message options1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Text message.2Scroll to an option and select Edit.To set picture message options1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Picture message.2Scroll to an option and select Edit.To set message options for a specific message1When the message is ready and a recipient is selected, select Options > Advanced.2Scroll to an option and select Edit.
37MessagingVoice messagesYou can send and receive a sound recording as a voice message.To record and send a voice message 1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Write new > Voice message.2Record the message and select Stop > Send > Contacts lookup.3Select a recipient and select Send.EmailYou can use standard email functions and your computer email address in your phone.Before you use emailYou can use the setup wizard to check if settings are available for your email account or you can enter them manually. You can also receive settings at www.sonyericsson.com/support.To create an email account1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Email > Accounts.2Scroll to New account and select Add.To write and send an email message 1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Email > Write new.2Select Add > Enter email address. Enter the email address and select OK.3To add more recipients, scroll to To: and select Edit. 4Scroll to an option and select Add > Enter email address. Enter the email address and select OK. When you are ready, select Done.5Select Edit and enter a subject. Select OK.6Select Edit and enter the text. Select OK.7Select Add and choose a file to attach (if you want to include a file).8Select Cont. > Send.To receive and read an email message1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Email > Inbox > Options > Check new email.2Scroll to the message and select View.The sender and recipient must have a subscription supporting picture messaging.If you enter settings manually, you can contact your email provider for more information.
38 MessagingTo save an email message1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Email > Inbox.2Scroll to the message and select View > Options > Save message.To reply to an email message1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Email > Inbox.2Scroll to the message and select Options > Reply.3Write the reply and select OK.4Select Cont. > Send.To view an attachment in an email message•When you view the message, select Options > Attachments > Use > View.To save an attachment in an email message•When you view the message, select Options > Attachments > Use > Save.Synchronizing emailEmail can be synchronized with a Microsoft Exchange Server (Microsoft Outlook). For more information see Synchronizing on page 57.Active email accountIf you have several email accounts, you can change which one is active.To change the active email account1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Email > Accounts.2Select an account.Push emailYou can receive notification in your phone from your email server that you have new email messages.To turn on push email notification•From standby select Menu > Messaging > Email > Settings > Push email.My friendsYou can connect and log in to the My friends server to communicate online with chat messages.Before you use My friendsIf no settings exist in your phone, you need to enter server settings. Your service provider can provide standard settings information such as:•Username•Password •Server address•Internet profile
39MessagingTo enter My friends server settings1From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > Configure.2Scroll to a setting and select Add.To log in to the My friends server•From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > Log in.To log out of the My friends server•Select Options > Log out.To add a chat contact1From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > the Contacts tab.2Select Options > Add contact.To send a chat message1From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > the Contacts tab.2Scroll to a contact and select Chat.3Write the message and select Send.StatusYou can show your status, for example, Happy or Busy, to your contacts only. You can also show your status to all users on the My friends server.To show my status1From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > Options > Settings > Show my status.2Select an option.To update your own status1From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > the My status tab.2Edit the information.3Select Options > Save.Chat groupA chat group can be started by your service provider, by an individual My friends user or by yourself. You can save chat groups by saving a chat invitation or by searching for a specific chat group.To create a chat group1From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > the Chat groups tab.2Select Options > Add chat group > New chat group.3Select who to invite from your contacts list and select Cont.4Enter a short invitation text and select Cont. > Send.To add a chat group1From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > the Chat groups tab > Options > Add chat group.2Select an option.Conversation history is saved between log out and when you log in again to let you return to chat messages from previous conversations.
40 Media player and musicTo save a conversation1From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > the Conversations tab.2Enter a conversation.3Select Options > Advanced > Save conversation.Area and cell information Area and cell information are text messages about, for example, local traffic reports that are sent to subscribers within a certain network area.To turn area information on1From standby select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Area info.2Scroll to Reception and select Edit > On.Media player and musicYou can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use Sony Ericsson Media Manager to transfer content to your phone.Transferring content to and from a computerRequired operating systemsYou need one of these operating systems to use the software included on the CD:•Microsoft Windows Vista™ 32 bit and 64 bit versions of: Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home Premium, Home Basic•Microsoft Windows XP (Pro or Home), Service Pack 2 or higherTo install Media Manager1Turn on your computer and insert the CD. The CD starts automatically and the installation window opens.2Select a language and click OK.3Click Install Sony Ericsson Media Manager and follow the instructions.Sony Ericsson Media Manager software is included on the CD that comes with your phone and available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support.
41Media player and musicTo transfer content using Media Manager1Connect the phone to a computer with a USB cable supported by your phone.2Computer: Start/Programs/Sony Ericsson/Media Manager.3Phone: Select Media transfer.4Computer: Wait until the phone appears in Media Manager.5Move files between your phone and the computer in Media Manager.Stereo portable handsfreeTo use the handsfree•Connect the portable handsfree. Music stops when you receive a call and resumes when the call has ended.Music playerTo play music 1From standby select Menu > Media > Music.2Scroll to a title and select Play.To stop playing music•Press the center navigation key.To fast forward and rewind•Press and hold down   or  .To move between tracks•Press  or .To change the volume•Press the volume keys up or down.Browsing filesMusic is saved and categorized.•Artists – list music by artist.•Albums – list music by album.•Tracks – list all music tracks.•Playlists – create your own lists of tracks.•Audio books – list audio books you have transferred from your computer.•Podcasts – list all podcasts.Do not remove the USB cable from your phone or computer during transfer, as this may corrupt the memory card or the phone memory.For details on transferring music, refer to Media Manager Help. Click   in the top right corner of the Media Manager window.
42 Media player and musicPlaylists You can create playlists to organize music files. Files can be added to more than one playlist.Deleting a playlist, or a file from a playlist, does not delete the file from the memory, just that reference to the file.To create a playlist1From standby select Menu > Media and scroll to Music > Playlists.2Scroll to New playlist and select Add.3Enter a name and select OK.4For each track you want to add, scroll to the track and select Mark.5Select Add to add the tracks to the playlist.To add files to a playlist1From standby select Menu > Media and scroll to Music > Playlists.2Select a playlist.3Scroll to Add music and select Add.4For each track you want to add, scroll to the track and select Mark.5Select Add to add the tracks to the playlist.To remove tracks from a playlist1From standby select Menu > Media and scroll to Music > Playlists.2Select a playlist.3Scroll to the track and press  .To view information about a track•Scroll to a track and select Options > Information.Audio books You can listen to audio books that you have transferred to your phone from a computer using Media Manager.To play audio books1From standby select Menu > Media > Music > Audio books.2Select an audio book.3Scroll to a chapter and select Play.It may take a few minutes before a transferred audio book appears in the list of available audio books.Audio books in other formats than M4B or audio books that do not have ID3v2 chapter tags can be found in the Tracks folder.
43Media player and musicPlayNow™You can connect to PlayNow™ to download ringtones, games, music, themes and wallpapers. You can preview or listen to content before you purchase and download it to your phone.Before you use PlayNow™You must have the required Internet connection settings in your phone. See Settings on page 53.To use PlayNow™1From standby select Menu > PlayNow™.2Scroll the PlayNow™ Web site and follow the instructions to preview and purchase content.TrackID™TrackID™ is a music recognition service. You can search for songtitles, artists and album names. To search for song information•When you hear a song through a loudspeaker, from standby select Menu > Entertainment > TrackID™ > Start.•When the radio is playing select Options > TrackID™.Online music and video clipsYou can view video clips and listen to music by streaming them to your phone from the Internet. If settings are not already in your phone, see Settings on page 53. For more information, contact your network operator or go to www.sonyericsson.com/support.To select a data account for streaming1From standby select Menu > Settings > the Connectivity tab > Streaming settings > Connect using:.2Select the data account to use.3Select Save.To stream music and video clips1From standby select Menu > Internet.2Select Options > Go to > Bookmarks.3Select a link to stream from.This service is not available in all countries.For cost information contact your service provider.

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