Sony A1022021 Licensed Transmitter User Manual W550i UG R1A AE

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Exhibit 8 User Manual part 1

1ContentsGetting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Assembly, SIM card, battery, turning on, startup menu, calls.Getting to Know Your Phone . . . . . . . 9Phone overview, icons, use the menus, entering letters, file manager.Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Calls, contacts, voice control, call options.Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Text messaging, picture messaging, voice messaging, email, My friends.Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Camera, video recorder, pictures.Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44WALKMAN™, radio, PlayNow™, ringtones, MusicDJ™, VideoDJ™, games and more.Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Internet and email settings, synchronizing, Bluetooth, infrared, USB cable, update service.More Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Alarm clock, calendar, tasks, profiles, time and date, SIM card lock, etc.Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Why doesn’t the phone work the way I want?Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site, safe and efficient use, warranty, declaration of conformity.Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 1 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

3T9™ Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928, and 6,011,554; Canadian Pat. No. 1,331,057, United Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329; Republic of Singapore Pat. No. 51383; Euro.Pat. No. 0 842 463(96927260.8) DE/DK, FI, FR, IT, NL, PT, ES, SE, GB; and additional patents are pending worldwide.Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.End-user license agreement for Sun™ Java™ J2ME™.1Restrictions: Software is confidential copyrighted information of Sun and title to all copies is retained by Sun and/or its licensors. Customer shall not modify, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, extract, or otherwise reverse engineer Software. Software may not be leased, assigned, or sublicensed, in whole or in part.2Export Regulations: Software, including technical data, is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Act and its associated regulations, and may be subject to export or import regulations in other countries. Customer agrees to comply strictly with all such regulations and acknowledges that it has the responsibility to obtain licenses to export, re-export, or import Software. Software may not be downloaded, or otherwise exported or re-exported (i) into, or to a national or resident of, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Libya, Sudan, Syria (as such listing may be revised from time to time) or any country to which the U.S. has embargoed goods; or (ii) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated Nations or the U.S. Commerce Department’s Table of Denial Orders.3Restricted Rights: Use, duplication or disclosure by the United States government is subject to the restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clauses in DFARS 252.227-7013(c) (1) (ii) and FAR 52.227-19(c) (2) as applicable.Part of the software in this product is copyright © SyncML initiative Ltd. (1999-2002). All rights reserved.Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 3 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

4Getting StartedGetting StartedAssembly, SIM card, battery, turning on, startup menu, calls.More information and downloads are available at www.SonyEricsson.com/support.Instruction SymbolsThe following instruction symbols appear in this user guide:AssemblyBefore you can use your phone you need to:• Insert the SIM card.• Attach and charge the battery.SIM Card and Battery InformationWhen you register as a subscriber with a service provider, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card contains a computer chip that keeps track of your phone number, the services included in your subscription, and names and numbers in your contacts, among other things.NoteIndicates that a service or function is network- or subscription-dependent. Contact your service provider for details.%Refers to more information on another page.}Use a selection or navigation key to scroll and select %10 Keys and Buttons.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 the right.If you have been using a SIM card in another phone, make sure that your information is saved to the SIM card before you remove it from the other phone. For example, contacts may have been saved in the phone memory.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

5Getting StartedTo insert SIM card and battery1Remove the battery cover by sliding it as shown in the picture.2Insert the SIM card in the slot with the cut off corner first and the gold contacts facing down.3Place the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other.4Place and slide the battery cover into place.To charge the battery1Connect the charger to the phone. The symbol on the charger plug must face upwards.2It may take up to 30 minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen.3Wait approximately 2.5 hours or until the battery icon indicates that the battery is fully charged. Press a key to activate the screen.4Remove the charger by pulling it out.| 30 min.| 2.5 h.| 30 min.| 30 min.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

6Getting StartedTo remove the SIM cardPress the edge of the SIM card to release it from the slot.PINYou may need a PIN (Personal Identity Number) to activate the services in your phone. The PIN is associated with your SIM card, and not with the phone. Your PIN is provided by your service provider. When you enter your PIN, each digit appears as *, unless your PIN starts with the same digits as an emergency number, for example 112. The reason for this is to always let you make emergency calls without entering a PIN. If you make a mistake while entering your PIN, delete the number by pressing .BatterySome functions use more battery power than others and may cause a need for more frequent recharging. If talk time or standby time becomes noticeably shorter, you may have to replace the battery. Only use approved batteries from Sony Ericsson %78 Battery Use and Care.Turning on the Phone and Making CallsMake sure that the phone is charged and your SIM card is inserted before you turn it on. When you have turned the phone on, you can use the setup wizard to quickly and easily prepare your phone for use.If you enter the wrong PIN three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked and the message PIN blocked appears. To unblock it, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) %68 SIM Card Lock.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 6 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

7Getting StartedTo turn on the phone1Press and hold .2Select whether you want to use the phone with all functionality or the WALKMAN™ player only %7 Startup Menu.3Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested.4At first startup, select the language you want for your phone menus.5}Yes if you want the setup wizard to help you get started, and follow the instructions that appear. You can start the wizard from the menu system at any time, }Settings }the General tab }Setup Wizard.To open and close the phoneStartup MenuWhen the startup menu is activated, each time you turn on the phone, you can select to listen to music only, instead of using the phone with full functionality. This means all transmitters of the phone are turned • To open the phone, rotate the top section up until it clicks into place.• To close the phone, rotate the top section down in the opposite direction.When you open the phone, rotate the top section 180 degrees to the left or right. Do not rotate the top section more than 180 degrees. If you force the top section more than 180 degrees in either direction, the phone will be damaged.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 7 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

8Getting Startedoff, preventing disturbance of sensitive equipment, for example, in an aeroplane or in a hospital. You cannot make calls, receive calls, or send messages, etc. You can only use the WALKMAN player. If you have selected Music Only, you can still receive calendar and task reminders, and the alarm can still signal.To deactivate the startup menu1}Settings }the General tab }Startup Menu.2Select Don't Show.To make and receive callsYou can make and receive calls when the phone is open or closed.1When open, enter the phone number (with international prefix and area code if applicable) }Call to make the call. }End Call to end the call.2When open or closed, }Contacts and select the contact to call. Use or to select a number }Call.3When the phone rings }Answer or }Busy to reject the call. This can be done in either open or closed mode.Stereo Handsfree HeadsetYou can connect compatible accessories using a 3.5 mm jack, such as headphones, to your stereo handsfree headset.Always follow regulations and any flight crew instructions with respect to onboard use of electronic devices.You can still answer calls and use the microphone when other compatible accessories are in use.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

9Getting to Know Your PhoneGetting to Know Your PhonePhone overview, icons, use the menus, entering letters, file manager.Phone Overview12345612 13 14 1516 177891011181Power on/off button2Game A and game B buttons3Screen4Selection keys5Back key6Internet button7Ear speaker8Clear key9WALKMAN™ key10 Navigation key11 Silent key12 Volume, camera and picture zoom buttons13 Infrared port14 External speaker15 Camera button16 Play/Pause button17 Lock switch %69 Keypad Lock18 Stereo headset and charger connectorFor more information %10 Keys and Buttons.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

10Getting to Know Your PhoneNavigationThe main menus are shown as icons on the desktop. Some submenus include tabs that appear on the screen. Scroll to a tab by pressing the navigation key left or right and select an option.Navigating the Menus• Press (navigation key) to go to the desktop or to select highlighted items.• Press , , , to move through the menus.• Press , to move between the tabs.• Press to select options shown immediately above these keys on the screen.• Press to go back one level in the menus. Press and hold to return to standby or to end a function.Keys and ButtonsPress to delete items, such as pictures, sounds and contacts.During a call, press and hold to mute the microphone.Press to open the browser.Press to open or minimize the WALKMAN™ player.Press to take a picture or to record a video clip.Press to launch the WALKMAN player or radio in a minimized mode and press again to close the WALKMAN player or radio.Press and hold to call your voicemail service (if set). – Press and hold any of these keys to reach a contact beginning with a specific letter.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 10 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY

11Getting to Know Your Phone – Press any of these keys and press Call to speed dial.In standby, press to view status information.Quickly press twice to reject a call.Press once to turn off the ringtone when receiving a call.Press to increase the volume during a call, or when using the WALKMAN player.Press and hold to go back one track.When using the camera, press to zoom out.Press and hold to voice dial, alternatively say your magic word (if set) %23 Voice Dialing.Press and hold to set the phone to silent. The alarm signals even if the phone is set to silent.Press once to turn off the ringtone when receiving a call.In standby, press to view status information.Quickly press twice to reject a call.Press once to turn off the ringtone when receiving a call.Press to decrease the volume during a call, or when using the WALKMAN player.Press and hold to go forward one track.When using the camera, press to zoom in.Press and hold to voice dial, alternatively say your magic word (if set) %23 Voice Dialing.}Info Get more information, explanations or tips about selected features, menus or functions available in your phone. Scroll to a menu item }Info.}More Enter a list of options. There are different alternatives in the list of options depending on where you are in the menus.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

12Getting to Know Your PhoneMenu OverviewPlayNow™* Internet Services* EntertainmentOnline Services*GamesVideoDJ™PhotoDJ™MusicDJ™Remote ControlRecord SoundDemo TourCamera MessagingWrite NewInboxMy Friends*EmailCall VoicemailDraftsOutboxSent MessagesSaved MessagesTemplatesSettingsWALKMANNow PlayingArtistsTracksPlaylistsVideosFile ManagerPicturesVideosSoundsThemesWeb PagesGamesApplicationsOtherContacts**OptionsSpeed DialMy Business CardGroupsSIM ContactsSpecial NumbersAdvancedNew ContactRadioW550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

13Getting to Know Your PhoneCalls*** OrganizerAlarmsApplicationsCalendarTasksNotesSynchronizationTimerStopwatchLightCalculatorCode MemoAll Answered Dialed MissedSettings***General Sounds & Alerts Display Calls ConnectivityProfilesTime & DateLanguageUpdate ServiceVoice ControlPhone StatusShortcutsPlay/Pause ButtonStartup MenuLocksSetup WizardTips and TricksMaster ResetRing VolumeRingtoneSilent ModeIncreasing RingVibrating AlertOpen Phone SndsMessage AlertKey SoundWallpaperThemesStartup ScreenScreen SaverBrightnessSleep Mode ClockEdit Line Names*Forward CallsManage CallsTime & CostShow/Hide My No.HandsfreeSwitch to Line 2*BluetoothInfrared PortUSB ConnectionSynchronizationDevice Mgmt.Mobile NetworksData Comm.Internet SettingsStreaming SettingsSettings for Java™AccessoriesNote* Some menus are service provider-, 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 to move across tabs in submenus. For more information %10 Navigation.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 13 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

14Getting to Know Your PhoneStandby Icons ShortcutsYou can use keypad shortcuts to quickly go to a menu, and you can use predefined navigation key shortcuts to quickly reach certain functions. You can edit the navigation key shortcuts to suit your own needs.Using Keypad ShortcutsEnter the menus by pressing and then enter the number of the menu to which you want to go. For example, to reach the fifth menu item, press . To reach the tenth, eleventh and twelfth menu items, press , and respectively. To go back to standby, press and hold .Using Navigation Key ShortcutsIn standby, press , , or to go to a shortcuts menu, or directly to a function.To edit a navigation key shortcut}Settings }the General tab }Shortcuts and select which shortcut you want to edit }Edit.Tells you the strength of the GSM network signal.Tells you the status of the battery.Tells you the status of the battery charging.You have missed an incoming call.Call and messaging function alerts are off, alarm is still on.You have received a text message.You have received an email message.Your phone is receiving a picture message.You have received a picture message.You have received a voice message.You have an ongoing call.You have an appointment reminder.You have a task reminder.The magic word is activated.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 14 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

15Getting to Know Your PhonePhone LanguageSelect the language for phone menus or the languages that you may use when writing.To change the phone language•}Settings }the General tab }Language }Phone Language. Select a language.• From standby, you can also press: 8888 for automatic language (SIM) 0000 for English.To select writing language1}Settings }the General tab }Language }Writing Language.2Scroll to the language that you want to use and mark it. }Save to exit the menu.Entering Letters and CharactersWhen writing messages and notes there are two ways to enter letters and characters:• Multitap text input• T9™ Text Input.To enter letters using multitap input• Press – repeatedly until the desired character appears on the screen.• Press to shift between capital and lower-case letters.• Press and hold – to enter numbers.• Press to delete letters and numbers.• Press for the most common punctuation marks.• Press to add a space.T9™ Text InputThe 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.To enter letters using T9 Text Input1For example, if you want to write the word “Jane”, press , , , .2If the word shown is the one you want, press to accept and add a space. To accept a word without adding a space, press . If the word shown is not the one you want, press or repeatedly to view alternative words. Accept a word and add a space by pressing .Most SIM cards automatically set the menu language to the country where you bought your SIM card. If not, the predefined language is English.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 15 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

16Getting to Know Your Phone3Continue writing your message. To enter a full stop or other punctuation marks, press and then or repeatedly. Accept by pressing .To add words to the T9 Text Input dictionary1While entering letters }More }Spell Word. 2Edit the word by using multitap input. Use and to navigate between the letters. To delete a character, press . To delete the entire word, press and hold .When you have edited the word }Insert. The word is added to the T9 Text Input dictionary. Next time you enter this word using T9 Text Input, it will appear as one of the alternative words.To switch between writing methodsBefore, or while entering letters, press and hold to switch between writing methods.Options When Entering Letters}More to enter a list of options that offers different alternatives when writing a message.File ManagerFiles such as Pictures, Videos, Sounds, Themes, Games and Applications are saved in the folders in the phone memory. Create sub folders to move or copy files to. Unrecognized files are saved in the Other folder.When handling files, you can select several or all files in a folder at the same time.To use a file from the file manager1Select a file in Pictures or Sounds.2}More }Use As and select an option.To move a file to a folder1}File Manager and open a folder.2Scroll to a file, for example, a picture that you want to move }More }Manage Files }Move.3Select the folder you want to move the file to, or select New Folder and name the folder }OK.To create a subfolder1}File Manager and open a folder.2}More }New Folder and enter a name for the folder.3}OK to save the folder.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

17CallingTo select several files1}File Manager and select a file }More }Mark }Mark Several to select several files.2Scroll and select more files by pressing Mark.3}More }Unmark All to remove the selection.To select all files in a folder1}File Manager and select a file }More }Mark }Mark All to select all files.2}More }Unmark All to remove the selection.To move or copy files to a computer%61 Transferring Files Using the USB Cable.File InformationItems that are downloaded, or received using one of the available transfer methods, may be copyright protected. If a file is protected, you may not be able to copy or send that file. You can select to view information for the file.CallingCalls, contacts, voice control, call options.Making and Receiving CallsBefore you can make or receive calls, you must turn on the phone and be within range of a network. %6 Turning on the Phone and Making Calls.NetworksWhen you turn on the phone, it automatically selects your home network if this is within range. If it is not within range, you may use another network, provided your service provider has an agreement that allows you to do so. This is called roaming.You can select the network you want to use, or you can add a network to your list of preferred networks. You can also change the order in which networks are selected during an automatic search.To View Available Network Options}Settings and use or to scroll to the Connectivity tab }Mobile Networks.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 17 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

18CallingTo make a call1Enter the area code and the phone number.2}Call to make the call.3}End Call to end the call.To make international calls1Press and hold until a + sign appears.2Enter the country code, area code (without the leading zero) and phone number }Call.To redial a numberIf a call connection fails and Retry? appears }Yes.To answer or reject a call}Answer or }Busy.Missed CallsIf you have missed a call, Missed calls: appears in standby, indicating the number of missed calls. To view the missed calls in the call list }Yes. If you want to view the missed calls later }No.To check your missed calls1From standby }Calls and use or to scroll to the Missed tab.2Scroll or and }Call to call a number.To turn off the microphone1Press and hold to mute the microphone during a call.2Press and hold again to resume a conversation.To use the loudspeaker during a call}More }Turn On Speaker or Turn Off Speaker.To change the ear speaker volumePress to increase or to decrease the ear speaker volume during a call.Emergency CallsYour phone supports the international emergency numbers, for example, 112, 911 and 08. These numbers can normally be used to make emergency calls in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted, if a GSM network is within range.Do not hold the phone to your ear while waiting. When the call connects, the phone gives a loud signal. Do not hold the phone to your ear while using the loudspeaker. This could damage your hearing.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

19CallingTo make an emergency callEnter, for example, 112 }Call.To view local emergency numbers}Contacts }Options }Special Numbers }Emergency Nos.ContactsYou can save your contact information in the phone memory as contacts, or on the SIM card as names and numbers. You can choose which contacts information – Phone Contacts or SIM Contacts – is shown as default. For useful information and settings }Contacts }Options.Default ContactIf you select to use Phone Contacts as default, your contacts will show all information saved in Contacts. If you select SIM Contacts as default, the contacts will only show names and numbers saved on the SIM card.To select default contacts1}Contacts }Options }Advanced }Default Contacts.2Select Phone Contacts or SIM Contacts.SIM ContactsSave contacts on your SIM card with name and number.To add a SIM contact1}Contacts }New Contact }Add.2Enter the name }OK.3Enter the number }OK }Save.Phone ContactsSave contacts in the phone with names, phone numbers and personal information. You can also add pictures and ringtones to contacts. Use , , and to scroll between the tabs and their information fields.To add a phone contact1}Contacts }New Contact }Add.2Enter the name }OK.3Enter the number }OK.4Select a number type.In some countries, other emergency numbers may also be promoted. Your service provider may therefore have saved additional local emergency numbers on the SIM card.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

20Calling5Scroll between the tabs and select the fields to add information. To enter symbols such as @, }More }Add Symbol and select the symbol }Insert.6When all information is entered }Save.To delete a contact}Contacts and scroll to a contact and press .To delete all phone contacts}Contacts }Options }Advanced }Delete All Contacts }Yes and }Yes. Names and numbers on the SIM card are not deleted.To automatically save names and phone numbers to the SIM card}Contacts }Options }Advanced }Auto Save on SIM and select On.Memory StatusThe number of contacts you can save in the phone or on the SIM card depends on available memory.}Contacts }Options }Advanced }Memory Status.Using ContactsContacts can be used in many ways. Below you can see how to:• call phone and SIM contacts.• send contacts to another device.• copy contacts to the phone and SIM card.• add a picture or a ringtone to a phone contact.• edit contacts.• synchronize your contacts.To call a phone contact1}Contacts and select the contact to call.2Use or to select a number }Call.To call a SIM contact•If SIM Contacts is default }Contacts and select the name and number from the list }Call.•If Phone Contacts is default }Contacts }Options }SIM Contacts and select the name and number from the list }Call.To send a phone contact}Contacts and select a contact }More }Send Contact and select a transfer method.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 20 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

21CallingTo send all phone contacts}Contacts }Options }Advanced }Send All Contacts and select a transfer method.To copy names and numbers to the SIM card1}Contacts }Options }Advanced }Copy to SIM.2Select one of the alternatives.To copy names and numbers to phone contacts1}Contacts }Options }Advanced }Copy from SIM.2Select one of the alternatives.To add a picture or a ringtone to a phone contact1}Contacts and select the contact you want to add a picture or personal ringtone to }More }Edit Contact.2Select the relevant tab and then select Picture or Ringtone and }Add.3Select a picture or sound and }Save.To edit a phone contact1}Contacts and select a contact }More }Edit Contact.2Scroll to the relevant tab and select the field to edit and }Edit.3Edit the information and }Save.To edit a SIM contact1If SIM contacts is default }Contacts and select the name and number to edit.If phone contacts is default }Contacts }Options }SIM Contacts and select the name and number to edit.2}More }Edit Contact and edit the name and number.Synchronizing ContactsYou can back up and synchronize your contacts with a contacts application on the Web. For more information, please contact your service provider.To synchronize contacts1}Contacts }Options }Sync. Contacts.2If you have more than one account, select which account to use }Select %56 Synchronizing for more information.When copying all contacts from the phone to the SIM card, all existing SIM card information is replaced.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 21 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

22CallingCall ListInformation about the most recently dialed, answered and missed calls are listed in separate tabs.To call a number from the call list1}Calls from standby and select a relevant tab.2Scroll to the name or number to call }Call.To add a call list number to contacts1}Calls from standby and select a tab.2Scroll to the number to add }More }Save Number.3}New Contact to create a new contact, or select an existing contact to add the number to.To clear the call list}Calls and select the All tab }More }Delete All. Speed DialingSave the phone numbers that you want to reach easily in positions 1 – 9 in your phone.To speed dialFrom standby, enter the position number }Call.To edit speed dialing numbers1}Contacts }Options }Speed Dial.2Scroll to the position }Add or }Replace.VoicemailIf your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot answer a call.To call your voicemail servicePress and hold . If you have not entered a voicemail number, }Yes and enter the number.To edit your voicemail number}Messaging }Settings }Voicemail Number.Voice ControlManage calls with your voice by creating voice commands to:• Voice dial – call someone by saying the name.• Activate voice control by saying a “magic word”.• Answer and reject calls when using a handsfree.Contact your service provider for your voicemail number or for more information.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 22 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

23CallingBefore Voice DialingActivate the voice dialing function and record your voice commands. An icon appears next to a phone number that has a voice command.To activate voice dialing and record names1}Settings }the General tab }Voice Control }Voice Dialing }Activate }Yes }New Voice Cmd. and select a contact.2If the contact has more than one number, use and to view the numbers. Select the number to add the voice command to. Record a voice command such as “John mobile”.3Instructions appear. Wait for the tone and say the command that you want to record. The voice command is played back to you.4If the recording sounds ok }Yes. If not }No and repeat step 3.To record another voice command for a contact }New Voice Cmd. }Add again and repeat steps 2 – 4 above.Caller NameHear your recorded contact name when you receive a call from that contact.To turn the caller name on or off}Settings }the General tab }Voice Control }Play Caller Name.Voice DialingStart voice dialing from standby using the phone, a portable handsfree, a Bluetooth headset or by saying your magic word.To make a call1From standby, press and hold one of the volume buttons.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.To make a call with a handsfreeFrom standby, press and hold the handsfree button, or press the Bluetooth headset button %59 To add a Bluetooth handsfree.The Magic WordRecord and use a voice command as a magic word to activate voice control without pressing any keys. The magic word can only be used with a handsfree or a Bluetooth headset.Choose a long, unusual word or phrase that can easily be distinguished from ordinary background speech.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

24CallingTo activate and record the magic word1}Settings }the General tab }Voice Control }Magic Word }Activate.2Instructions appear. }Continue. Wait for the tone and say the magic word.3}Yes to accept or }No for a new recording.4Instructions appear. }Continue and select the environments in which you want your magic word to be activated.Voice AnsweringAnswer or reject incoming calls by using your voice, when using a handsfree.To activate voice answering and record voice answer commands1}Settings }the General tab }Voice Control }Voice Answer }Activate.2Instructions appear. }Continue. Wait for the tone and say “Answer”, or another word.3}Yes to accept or }No for a new recording.4Instructions appear }Continue. Wait for the tone and say “Busy”, or another word.5}Yes to accept or }No for a new recording.6Instructions appear. }Continue and select the environments in which you want voice answering to be activated.To answer or reject a call using voice commandsWhen the phone rings, say:• “Answer” to connect the call or• “Busy” to reject the call.To edit your voice commands}Contacts select the contact }More }Edit Contact. Scroll to the relevant tab.To rerecord a voice command1}Settings }the General tab }Voice Control }Voice Dialing }Edit Names.2Select a command }More }Replace Voice. 3Wait for the tone and say the command.You can only use a MIDI, WAV (16 kHz), EMY or IMY file as a ringtone with voice answering.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 24 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

25CallingForwarding CallsForward calls, for example, to an answering service.Your phone has the following options:•Always Forward – all calls.•When Busy – if a call is ongoing.•Not Reachable – if turned off or unreachable.•No Reply – if not answered in a specified time.To activate a call forward1}Settings }the Calls tab }Forward Calls.2Select a call type and forward option }Activate.3Enter the phone number to forward your calls to, or press Lookup to find a contact }OK.To deactivate a call forwardScroll to the forward option }Deactivate.More Than One CallHandle more than one call simultaneously.Call Waiting ServiceWhen activated, you hear a beep if you receive a second call.To activate or deactivate the call waiting service}Settings }the Calls tab by using or and }Manage Calls }Call waiting.To make a second call1}More }Hold to hold the ongoing call.2Enter the number to call }More }Call.Receiving a Second CallWhen you receive a second call, you can:•}Answer and put the ongoing call on hold.•}Busy to reject and continue the ongoing call.•}Replace Active Call to answer and end the ongoing call.When the Restrict calls function is activated, some Forward calls options are not available. %27 Restricted Dialing.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 25 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

26CallingHandling Two CallsIf you have calls ongoing and on hold, you can:•}More }Switch to switch between the two calls.•}More }Join Calls to join the two calls.•}More }Transfer Call to connect the two calls. You are disconnected from both calls.•}End Call and }Yes to retrieve the held call.•}End Call twice to end both calls (service provider dependent).You cannot answer a third call without ending one of the first two calls or joining them into a conference call.Conference CallsStart a conference call by joining an ongoing call and a call on hold. You then put the conference on hold to call and add up to five participants or just to make another call. To join the two calls into a conference call}More }Join Calls.To add a new participant1}More }Hold to put the joined calls on hold.2}More }Add Call and call the next person you want to include in the conference call.3}More }Join Calls.4Repeat steps 1 – 3 to include more participants.To release a participant}More }Release Part and select the participant that to release from the conference call. To have a private conversation1}More }Talk to and select the participant that you want to talk to.2}More }Join Calls to resume the conference call.Two Voice LinesMake separate calls with different phone numbers if your subscription supports alternate line service.To select a line for outgoing calls}Settings and use or to scroll to the Calls tab and select line 1 or 2.There may be additional charges for calls involving multiple parties, contact your service provider for more information.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

27CallingTo change the name of a line}Settings and use or to scroll to the Display tab }Edit Line Names and select the line to edit.My NumbersView, add and edit your own phone numbers.To check your phone numbers}Contacts }Options }Special Numbers.}My Numbers and select one of the options.Accept CallsReceive calls only from certain phone numbers. If the call forward option When Busy is activated, calls are forwarded.To add numbers to the accepted callers list1}Settings and use or to scroll to the Calls tab }Manage Calls }Accept Calls }Only from List }Edit }Add. Select a contact.2To add a group of contacts to the accepted callers list }Groups %29 Groups.To accept all calls}Settings }the Calls tab }Manage Calls }Accept Calls }All Callers.Restricted DialingRestrict outgoing and incoming calls. A password from your service provider is required. The following calls can be restricted:•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 abroad %17 Networks.To activate or deactivate a call restriction1}Settings and use or to scroll to the Calls tab }Manage Calls }Restrict Calls and select an option.2Select Activate or Deactivate, enter your password }OK.If you forward incoming calls, you cannot activate some Restrict calls options.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

28CallingFixed Dialing The fixed dialing function allows calls to be made only to certain numbers saved on the SIM card. The fixed numbers are protected by your PIN2.Partial numbers can be saved. For example, saving 0123456 allows calls to be made to all numbers starting with 0123456. To activate or deactivate fixed dialing1}Contacts }Options }Special Numbers }Fixed Dialing and select Activate or Deactivate.2Enter your PIN2 }OK and then }OK again to confirm.To save a fixed number}Contacts }Options }Special Numbers.}Fixed Dialing }Fixed Numbers }New Number and enter the information.Call Time and CostDuring a call, the duration of the call is shown on the screen. You can check the duration of your last call, outgoing calls and the total time.To check the call time}Settings and use or to scroll to the Calls tab }Time & Cost }Call Timers.Additional Calling FunctionsTone SignalsUse telephone banking services or control an answering machine with tone signals during a call.• To send the tones, press the keys – , or .• To clear the screen after a call, press .• To turn the tones on or off during a call, }More }Disable Tones or Enable Tones.You can still call the international emergency number, 112, even when the fixed dialing function is activated.When fixed dialing is activated, you cannot view or manage any phone numbers saved on the SIM card.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

29CallingNotepadEnter a phone number during a call. When you end the call, the number remains on the screen to call or save in the phonebook. }Call to call the number. }More }Save Number and select a contact to save the number. To create a new contact and save the number }New Contact.Showing or Hiding Your NumberIf your subscription supports the Caller ID Restriction service, you can hide your phone number when making a call.To always show or hide your phone number1}Settings }the Calls tab }Show/Hide My No.2Select Show Number, Hide Number or Network Default.GroupsCreate a group of numbers and email addresses to send messages to several recipients at the same time %30 Messaging. You can also use groups (with numbers) when you create accepted callers lists %27 Accept Calls.To create a group of numbers and email addresses1}Contacts }Options }Groups }New Group }Add.2Enter a name for the group }Continue.3}New }Add to find and select a contact number.4Repeat step 3 to add more numbers. }Done.Business CardsAdd your own business card as a contact.To add your own business card}Contacts }Options }My Business Card and add information for your business card }Save.To send your business card}Contacts }Options }My Business Card }Send My Card and select a transfer method.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

30MessagingMessagingText messaging, picture messaging, voice messaging, email, My friends.Text Messaging (SMS) Text messages can contain simple pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies. You can also create and use templates for your messages.Before You StartA service center number, to send and receive text messages, is provided by your service provider. It may already be set on the SIM card or you can add the number yourself.To set a service center number1}Messaging }Settings }Text Message }Service Center.2The correct service center number is shown or if the field is empty or you want to add a new number }New Service Ctr. and enter the number, including the international “+” sign and country code }Save.Sending Text MessagesFor information about entering letters %15 Entering Letters and Characters.To write and send a text message1}Messaging }Write New }Text Message.2Write your message }Continue.3}Enter Phone No. for a phone recipient or }Contacts Lookup for a number or group in Contacts or select from the last used recipients list below the send options }Send.4To save the message without sending it, press and }Yes to save in Drafts.Your phone supports various messaging services. Contact your service provider about available services or for more information, visit www.SonyEricsson.com/support.If you send a text message to a group, you will be charged for each member of that group.Some language-specific characters use more space. For some languages you can deactivate National Chars. to save space.To send a message to an email address, you need to enter email settings. %54 Settings.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

31MessagingTo copy and paste text in a message1While writing your message }More }Edit }Copy All to copy all of the text in your message or }Copy Text }Start and use the navigation key to scroll and mark text in your message }End.2}More }Edit }Paste to paste the text.To insert an item in a text message1While writing your message }More }Add Item.2Select an item type in the list that appears and then select an item to insert.Receiving Text Messages}Yes to read the message or }No to read it later. When you have read the text message }More for options or press to close the message.To call a number in a text messageSelect the phone number displayed in the message, }Call.Saving and Deleting Text MessagesReceived text messages are saved in the phone memory. When the phone memory is full, delete messages or move them to the SIM card to be able to receive new messages. Messages saved on the SIM card remain until they are deleted.To save a message1}Messaging }Inbox and select the message to save.2}More }Save Message.3}Saved Messages to save on the SIM card or }Templates to save the message as a template in the phone.To save an item in a text message1While reading a message, select the phone number, picture or Web address to save }More.2}Use (the phone number you have selected appears) to save the phone number or }Save Picture to save a picture or }Save Bookmark to save a bookmark.You can convert your text message to a picture message. While writing your message }More }To Picture Msg. and continue creating a picture message. For more information about picture messaging %33 Picture Messaging (MMS).W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 31 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

32MessagingTo delete a message1}Messaging and select a folder.2Select the message to delete and press .To save or delete several messages1}Messaging and select a folder.2Select a message }More }Delete All Msgs. to delete all messages in the folder or }Mark Several scroll and select messages by pressing Mark or Unmark.3}More }Save Messages to save messages in the phone memory or on the SIM card or }Delete Messages.Long MessagesThe number of characters allowed in a text message depends on the language used for writing. 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. To turn long messages on}Messaging }Settings }Text Message }Max. Msg. Length }Max. Available.Templates for Text MessagesAdd a new template or save a message as a template in your phone %31 To save a message.To add or use templates1}Messaging }Templates }New Template or select a template from the list }Text.2Write the message }OK.3Enter a title for the message }OK.Message OptionsSet a default value for several message options or choose the settings each time you send a message.To set default text message options}Messaging }Settings }Text Message and select the options to change.To set message options for a specific message1When the message is written and a recipient is selected }More }Advanced.2Select an option to change }Edit and select a new setting }Done.Check with your service provider for the maximum number of messages that can be linked.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

33MessagingTo check the delivery status of a sent message}Messaging }Sent Messages and select a text message }View }More }Details.Picture Messaging (MMS)Picture messages can contain camera pictures, pictures, text, sound, video clips, sound recordings, and, signatures that can be sent to a mobile phone or an email address.Before You StartIf settings are not in your phone %54 Settings.Writing and Sending Picture MessagesAdd text and items. You can add and delete pages and adjust for example the timing and the background color of your message. You can also preview the message before sending it.To write and send picture messages1}Messaging }Write New }Picture Message.2To add text, start writing. }More to select an item to add from the list that appears.3To add more text, continue writing. }More to add more items to the message or to view options for the items you have already added.4When you have finished composing your message }Continue.5}Enter Email Addr. for an email recipient or }Enter Phone No. for a phone recipient or }Contacts Lookup for a number or group in Contacts or select from the last used recipients list below the send options }Send.To set default picture message options}Messaging }Settings }Picture Message and select the options to change.Additional Send OptionsRequest a read report, a delivery report and set a priority for a specific message. You can also add more recipients to the message.The sender and receiver must have subscriptions supporting picture messaging.When writing and editing picture messages you can use the copy and paste functionality %31 To copy and paste text in a message.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

34MessagingTo select additional send options1When the message is created and a recipient is selected }More.2}Add Recipient to add recipients or }Edit Recipients to edit and add recipients. }Edit Subject to change the message subject or }Advanced to select additional send options.Receiving Picture MessagesSelect how to download your picture messages and how to save items that you receive in the picture messages.To set Automatic download}Messaging }Settings }Picture Message }Auto Download to view and select one of the following options:•Always – automatically download. •Ask in Roaming – ask to download.•Not in Roaming – do not download.•Always Ask – always ask to download.•Off – new messages appear in the Inbox. Select the message and }View to download.To receive picture messages}Yes to read or play the message, }Stop to stop playing or reading the message, }Reply to immediately reply or }More to view a list of options. Press to close the message.To save an item in a picture messageWhen viewing a picture message }More }Save Items and select an item to save from the list that appears.Delete Picture MessagesPicture messages are saved in the phone memory. When the phone memory is full, you must delete messages to be able to receive new messages %31 Saving and Deleting Text Messages.Templates for Picture MessagesAdd a new template or use a pre-defined template.To add a template1}Messaging }Templates }New Template }Picture Msg.2}More to add new items.3}Save, enter a title }OK to save the template.4Select a template from the list }Use }Continue and select a recipient to send the message.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 34 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

35MessagingTo use a predefined template1}Messaging }Templates and select a template from the list }Use to use the template as it is or }More }Edit Template to edit the template, }Save, enter a title }OK to save the changes.2}Continue and select a recipient to send the message to or select a template from the list }Use }Continue if you have edited the template.Voice MessagesSend and receive a sound recording as a voice message.To record and send a voice message1}Messaging }Write New }Voice Message.2Record your message. }Stop to end.3}Send to send the message.4}Enter Email Addr. for an email recipient or }Enter Phone No. for a recipient phone number or }Contacts Lookup for a number or group in Contacts or select from the last used recipients list below the send options. }Send.Receiving Voice Messages}Yes to play the message or }No if you want to play the message later. When you have listened to the voice message }More to view a list of options. Press to close the message.EmailConnect to a POP3 or IMAP 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.Before You StartMake sure that your phone subscription supports Internet, email and data transfer (GPRS) and that you have registered as an email user and have email account settings in your phone. %54 Settings.The sender and receiver must have a subscription supporting picture messaging.For more information on how to enter your email settings contact your service provider or visit www.SonyEricsson.com/support.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 35 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

36MessagingCreate an Email AccountIf necessary you can manually create an email account. Make sure that you have the email account settings from your email provider available.Some of the settings are required and some of the settings are optional.To enter required email account settings1}Messaging }Email }Settings }Account Settings }New Account.2Enter a name for the account }OK.3Press to select Email Address, enter the email address }OK.4Press to select Connect Using and select a data account (provided by your network operator or service provider).5Press to select Connection Type (POP3 or IMAP).6Press to select Incoming Server, enter the server name or IP address }OK.7Press to select Username, enter the username for the email account }OK.8Press to select Password, enter the password for the email account }OK.9Press and scroll to select Outgoing Server, enter the server name or IP address }OK.To enter optional email account settingsPress or to scroll and continue to select optional settings for your email account, for example Check Interval.Default Email AccountIf you have several email accounts you can set one as default.To set a default email account}Messaging }Email }Settings }Account Settings and select an account.To write and send an email message1}Messaging }Email }Write New.2}Add to enter the recipient field }Enter Email Addr. to enter an email address }OK or }Contacts Lookup to select a recipient from Contacts }Select or select an email address from the last used recipients list below the send options }Select. 3To add more recipients select To, Cc or Bcc and select recipients to add. When finished selecting recipients }Done.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 36 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

37Messaging4Press to select the subject field, type an email subject }OK. To edit the subject }Edit. 5Press to select the text field, write your message }OK. To edit the message }Edit.6Press to select the attachment field. }Add and choose the attachment type to add, for example a picture or a sound, }Select to select the attachment to add }More }Done or New Attachment to add more attachments.7}Continue }Send.To receive and read email messages1}Messaging }Email }Inbox }Send&Rec when the inbox is empty or }Messaging }Email }Inbox }More }Send & Receive to download new messages.2Select a message in the inbox }View to read it.To reply to an email message1Select the message to reply in the inbox }More }Reply or open the message }Reply.2}Include Message to include the original message in your reply or }Write New to exclude the original message from your reply.3Write your message in the text field }OK. To edit the message }Edit. 4}Continue }Send.To save an email address, a Web address or a phone number in an email message1Open the message and select an email address, a phone number or a Web address.2}More }Save Address to save an email address or }More }Save Bookmark to save a Web address or }More }Use }Save Number to save a phone number.To view or save an item in an email messageSelect a message }More }Save Attachment and select an item. }Save to save the item or }More }View to view the item.When writing and editing email messages you can use the copy and paste functionality %31 To copy and paste text in a message.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 37 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

38MessagingTo save an email messageSelect a message }More }Save Message }Saved Email.To save several email messages1}Messaging }Email }Inbox.2}More }Mark Several and scroll to select messages by pressing Mark or Unmark.3}More }Save Messages.To delete an email message (POP3)1}Messaging }Email }Inbox }More.2}Mark for Deletion or }Mark Several and scroll to select messages by pressing }Mark or Unmark. Marked messages are deleted the next time you connect to your server.To delete an email message (IMAP4)1}Messaging }Email }Inbox }More.2}Mark for Deletion or }Mark Several }Mark or Unmark.3}More }Clear Inbox. }With Send & Rec. or No Send & Rec. to delete messages.My FriendsConnect and log in to the My friends server to communicate online with your favorite friends. If your subscription supports instant messaging and presence services, you can send and receive messages and see contact status when they are online.To log in to your My friends server}Messaging }My Friends }Log In.To add a contact to the list}Messaging }My Friends }the Contacts tab, More }Add Contact.The number of email messages that can be saved in the phone depends on available memory. When the phone memory is full, you must delete messages to be able to receive new messages %31 Saving and Deleting Text Messages.Contact your service provider for more information.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 38 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

39MessagingTo send a chat message from My friends1}Messaging }My Friends }the Contacts tab and select a contact from the list.2}Chat and type your message }Send.StatusShow your status to your contacts only or change it to all users on the My friends server.To change your own status}Messaging }My Friends }the My Status tab and update your status information. Use or to scroll between the status fields.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 start a chat group1}Messaging }My Friends }the Chat Groups tab }More }Add Chat Group }New Chat Group.2Select contacts to invite to the chat group from your list of contacts }Continue.3Enter a short invitation text }Continue }Send.To add a chat group1}Messaging }My Friends }the Chat Groups tab }More }Add Chat Group.2}By Group ID to enter chat group ID directly or }Search to search for a chat group.Area and Cell InformationInformation messages may be sent to network subscribers within a certain area or cell.To turn information on or off}Messaging }Settings }Area Info }Reception or Cell Information.You can also start a chat conversation from the Conversations tab, where the chat conversations that you have started also appears.The conversation history is preserved between log in and log out to let you return to chat messages from old conversations.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 39 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

40ImagingImagingCamera, video recorder, pictures.Camera and Video RecorderTake pictures and record video clips to view, save or send as picture messages or email attachments. If settings for picture or email messaging are not already in your phone %54 Settings.To activate the camera1Close the phone.2From standby, press and hold to activate the camera.To take pictures and video clips1Use the navigation key to switch between camera and video recorder.2Press to take a picture or start recording.3To end video recording, press again. 4To deactivate the camera, press to go back one level in the menus. Press and hold to return to standby.Do not look directly at the camera light diodes of the phone using a magnification device. Failure to comply with this warning may damage your eyes.If you try to use the camera where there is a strong light source, such as direct sunlight or a lamp, the screen may black out and there may be distortion.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 40 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

41ImagingTo use the zoomUse the volume buttons to zoom in and out.To adjust brightnessUse the navigation key to increase or decrease brightness.To turn on the photo lightSlide to turn the photo light on and off.Camera and Video OptionsWhen the camera or video is activated}Settings for the following options:•Switch to Video Camera – record a video clip or Switch to Still Camera – take a picture.•Shoot Mode (camera) – select from:}Normal – no frame}Panorama – join several pictures into one}Frames – add a frame to your picture}Burst – take a rapid sequence of pictures.•Shoot Mode (video) – select from:For Picture Message or High-quality video.•Picture Size – Large 1280x1024, Medium 640x480 or Small 160x120.•Video Size – Large 176x144 or Small 128x96.•Turn On Night Mode – adapt to poor lighting conditions.•Turn On Light – add light to poor lighting conditions.•Turn On Self-Timer – take a picture a few seconds after pressing the camera button.•Effects – select from:}Off – no effect}Black & White – no color}Negative – reversed colors}Sepia – brown tint}Solarize – overexposure.•White Balance – adjust the colors to lighting conditions.•Picture Quality – select from:Normal or Fine picture quality.•Shutter Sound – select different shutter sounds.•Turn On Time and Date – add time and date.Saving Pictures and Video ClipsTake a picture or record a video clip. Files are saved automatically in the phone memory %16 File Manager.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 41 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

42ImagingTake a self-portraitHold the phone as shown in the illustration, so that you can see your reflection in the mirror next to the lens. Press the camera button to take the picture.Sending Pictures and Video ClipsPictures and video clip recordings stored in the phone can be sent as picture messages. To exchange pictures and video clips using other transfer methods %43 Exchanging Pictures.To send a picture or video clipTake a picture or record a video clip }Send }Continue and add a recipient.To manage a video clip or a pictureRecord a video clip or take a picture }More and select an option.Transferring Pictures to Your ComputerUsing the USB cable, you can drag-and-drop camera pictures to a computer %61 Transferring Files Using the USB Cable.Pictures Your phone comes with a number of pictures and animations. You can delete pictures if you want to free memory. Pictures are saved in File Manager }Pictures. You can also:• Use a picture as wallpaper and as a screen saver.• Assign a picture to a contact %21 To add a picture or a ringtone to a phone contact.• Exchange pictures using a transfer method.Handling PicturesView, add, edit or delete pictures in File Manager. The number of pictures that you can save depends on available phone memory. File types supported are, for example, GIF, JPEG, WBMP, BMP, PNG and SVG-Tiny.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 42 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

43ImagingTo view pictures1}File Manager }Pictures, thumbnails appear.2}View for a full view or }More for options.To display pictures in a slide show1}File Manager }Pictures and select a picture.2}View }More }Slide Show.To view information about a file1}File Manager }Pictures or Videos, select file.2}More }Information.Using PicturesAdd a picture to a contact, use it at startup, as a wallpaper in standby or as a screen saver.Screen SaverThe screen saver activates automatically when the phone is idle for a few seconds. After a few more seconds, the screen saver changes to sleep mode, to save power. Press a button to activate the screen again.To use a picture1}File Manager }Pictures and select a picture.2}More }Use As and select an option.To edit pictures%52 PhotoDJ™.Exchanging PicturesYou can exchange pictures using one of the available transfer methods. Please note that you are not allowed to exchange some copyright protected material. For more information on sending and receiving pictures in messages %30 Messaging.To send a picture}File Manager }Pictures and select a picture}More }Send and select a transfer method.To receive a picture via a transfer methodSelect a transfer method and follow the instructions that appear.Some phones that support pictures cannot receive picture sizes of more than 160x120. The best picture size to view on a computer is 1280x1024.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 43 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

44EntertainmentTo save a picture in a message%31 To save an item in a text message or%34 To save an item in a picture message or %37 To view or save an item in an email message.Remote ScreenUse a compatible Bluetooth accessory to view pictures on a remote screen such as a TV. The accessory is not included with your phone. For a complete list of compatible accessories, please visit www.SonyEricsson.com/support.To connect to a remote screen}File Manager }Pictures }View }More }Remote Screen %58 To add a device to your phone.EntertainmentWALKMAN™, radio, PlayNow™, ringtones, MusicDJ™, VideoDJ™, games and more.WALKMAN™ PlayerPlay music and video clips. The following file types are supported: MP3, MP4, 3GP, AAC, AMR, MIDI, IMY, EMY and WAV (16 kHz maximum sample rate). You can also use streamed files that are 3GPP compatible.To play music and videos1}WALKMAN. The WALKMAN player browser opens.2Browse for songs by artist or track, or in playlists. You can also browse for video clips. Select a list }Open.3Highlight a title }Play.AMR and MIDI files are only visible and possible to play with the WALKMAN player if they are DRM-protected. You can, however, listen to other AMR and MIDI files, using the file manager.W550i-UG-R1A-AE.book Page 44 Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:10 PM0REFLIGHTEDBY0REFLIGHTEDBY 

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