Sony A7880001 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 GPRS / EDGE / TD-SCDMA mobile phone with Bluetooth, WLAN, GPS/A-GPS, FM receiver User Manual 08 1

Sony Mobile Communications Inc GSM 850/900/1800/1900 GPRS / EDGE / TD-SCDMA mobile phone with Bluetooth, WLAN, GPS/A-GPS, FM receiver 08 1

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Extended User guidePlease read the user instructions before installation and useA8i G3 Phone
ContentsExperience more. Discover how.................................................6User guide in the phone...............................................................7Getting started..............................................................................8Charging the battery...........................................................................8Notes on USB cable usage and battery charging................................9Settings.......................................................................................11Settings for calling, messaging and the Internet.................................12Call settings......................................................................................12Mobile network setting......................................................................14Display setting...................................................................................14Home settings...................................................................................14Motion settings.................................................................................15Sound settings..................................................................................15Date & time settings..........................................................................15Language and input method setting..................................................16Profile setting....................................................................................16Calibrating the touch screen..............................................................16About phone.....................................................................................17Security.............................................................................................17Backup.............................................................................................18Alarm clock.......................................................................................18Getting to know your phone......................................................19Phone overview.................................................................................19Using the touch screen.....................................................................20Using the hardware keys...................................................................20Status bar.........................................................................................20Home screen...............................................................................22Entering text...............................................................................23Using the on-screen keypad.............................................................23Calling..........................................................................................25Call options.......................................................................................25Contacts......................................................................................26Managing contacts...........................................................................26Backing up contacts.........................................................................262This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Text and multimedia messages................................................27Email............................................................................................28Calendar......................................................................................29My Favorites...............................................................................30Music................................................................................................30Playback controls..............................................................................30Pictures.............................................................................................30Videos...............................................................................................31Magic Box.........................................................................................31All files...............................................................................................31G+ Game..........................................................................................31Theme..............................................................................................31TrackID™ Application........................................................................32Radio................................................................................................32Recording.........................................................................................33Camera........................................................................................34Viewfinder and camera keys..............................................................34Using the still camera........................................................................35Using the video mode.......................................................................35CMCC services...........................................................................37CMCC e100......................................................................................37Fetion................................................................................................37MM (Mobile Application Market)........................................................37139Mail.............................................................................................37My PIM.............................................................................................37Navigation.........................................................................................38DCD..................................................................................................38Mobile Stock.....................................................................................38Mobile Music.....................................................................................38Mobile TV..........................................................................................38Search.........................................................................................40WLAN...........................................................................................41Bluetooth™ wireless technology..............................................42Updating your phone.................................................................43Synchronising with the OPhone desk suite.............................44Compass.....................................................................................45Torch...........................................................................................46IMEI..............................................................................................47Troubleshooting.........................................................................48Common questions...........................................................................483This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Error messages.................................................................................49Legal information.......................................................................50Index............................................................................................514This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Important informationPlease read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone.Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies tothe GSM International Emergency Number 112. Please contact your network operator or serviceprovider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional accessor usage fees apply.5This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Experience more. Discover how.Need help? Get more, do more. Miss nothing. Visit www.sonyericsson.com/A8i to learnmore about your phone.6This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
User guide in the phoneAn extended User guide is available in your phone. The extended User guide and moreinformation is also available at www.sonyericsson.com/support.To access the User guide in your phone•From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Manual.7This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting startedTo insert the SIM card and the storage card1Remove the battery cover.2Slide the SIM card and the storage card into the holders with the gold-colouredcontacts facing down.To insert the battery1Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other.2Attach the battery cover.Charging the batteryThe phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. It may take a few minutesbefore the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the phone to a powersource. You can still use your phone while it is charging.The notification LED is red when the battery is charging and will turn green when fully charged.8This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
12Notes on USB cable usage and battery charging•If there are two USB cables in the kit (a USB cable for charging and a USB cable for datatransfer), the USB cable for charging is only intended for charging your phone. Do notuse it for transferring data. The USB cable for the USB charger is only intended forconnection to the AC adapter to charge your phone. It must not be used for connectionto a computer. It can only be used for charging your phone. Never use it for chargingaccessories.•If there is only one USB cable in the kit, it is intended for charging your phone as well astransferring data.•If there is only one USB cable for the USB charger in the phone kit, this USB cable is onlyintended for charging your phone.•To charge your phone, Sony Ericsson strongly recommends that you use onlySony Ericsson branded original batteries, a power supply which is in accordancewith specification YD/T 1591-2006 (a Communications Industry standard of P. R.China), and the USB cable supplied with your phone. The use of third-party productsmay decrease the performance of your phone and/or pose a risk to your health or safetyYou can charge the battery for more or less than 3 hours. Interrupted charging does not damagethe battery. Performance depends on temperature, signal strength, usage patterns, featuresselected and voice or data transmissions. The standby time for this battery is up to 260 hours.Use only Sony Ericsson branded original batteries intended for use with your mobile phone. Ifyou use other batteries you may not be able to charge your phone.To turn on the phone1Press and hold down the key on the top of the phone.2Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested, and select OK.Your PIN is supplied by your network operator. If you want to correct a mistake made whileentering your SIM card PIN, press .To turn off the phone1Press and hold until the options menu opens.2In the options menu, tap Power off.9This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To unlock the screen1Press to activate the screen.2Drag the floating circle to the bottom left corner of the screen. When the two circlesoverlap, the screen is unlocked.10This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
SettingsYou can setup your mobile phone to meet your requirements.11This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Settings for calling, messaging and the InternetIn order to make calls, send messages and use the Internet you will need a 2G/3G mobiledata connection. You can also send emails and access the Internet by connecting to aWLAN network. For most mobile phone networks and operators, settings for calling,messaging and the Internet will be preinstalled on the phone.You can use a WLAN connection to access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. You canbrowse the Internet at home (personal WLAN networks) or in public access zones (hot spots).Personal WLAN networks are usually protected. A pass phrase or a key is then required fromthe WLAN network administrator. Hot spots are usually non-protected but often require you tolog on to the operator’s service before you get Internet access. See the WLAN section onpage 41 for more information.Call settingsBasic call settingsTo activate the Fixed Dialing Number1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Call settings in Settings.3Tap Fixed dialing number.4Tap FDN is disabled, you could activate it by inputting correct PIN2 code.You have only two chances for entering PIN2, and wrong input would lead to mobile SIM cardlocked, which needs PUK2 code for unlocking. However, this will not affect you using otherfunctions.Please also save the area code when saving the fixed number.To set voice call barring1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Call settings in Settings.3Tap Voice call barring.4Tap Incoming call barring or Outgoing call barring to make the setting.To set voice call forwarding1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Call settings in Settings.3Tap Voice call forwarding, and select the conditions for the Voice callforwarding.During the voice call forwarding, you could set it to Always forward/Forward when busy/Forward when unanswered/Forward when unreachable, and then input the number you wishto forward the call to.You could also enable or disable Call waiting/Auto answer/Auto redial functions in Other basicsettings.Setting video callTo set fall back to voice call1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Call settings in Settings.3Tap Fall back to voice call, and choose one of the settings.To set video call barring1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Call settings in Settings.3Tap Video call barring to set the Incoming video call barring or Outgoing videocall barring.12This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To set video call forwarding1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Call settings in Settings.3Tap Video call forwarding, and select the conditions for the Video callforwarding.To set video call alternative picture1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Call settings in Settings.3Tap Alternative picture.When the video camera is off, the default picture or other pictures could be used as your portraitduring the video call.To set my caller number1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Call settings in Settings.3Tap My caller number, input the Name and Number of this mobile phone.To set dialing prefix number1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Call settings in Settings.3Tap the Dialing prefix number, edit the pre-fix number added before the numberyou want to dial.To find the dialing prefix number1Find and tap Phone in the Home screen.2Input the number of the called party.3Press , and tap IP call.4Choose the pre-set number.5Tap Call.To set the speed call1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Call settings in Settings.3Tap Speed call, edit the corresponding phone numbers represented by 2-9.4Tap Save.To set SMS to drop call1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Call settings in Settings.3Tap SMS to drop call, and edit its contents.4Tap and it could be saved automatically.To set the in-call timer1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Call settings in Settings.3Tap In-call timer, and select the time to be counted.4Tap OK.During the call, you will hear a notification tone when the time has reached the limit you set.To activate the outgoing call connected notification1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Call settings in Settings.3Tap Vibration notification.When making a phone call, you mobile phone will vibrate when the receiving party is connected.You could answer the call at this time, which will reduce the waiting time, and thus it will reducethe harm caused by the mobile phone.13This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Mobile network settingAccording to the availability of 2G and 3G network, the mobile phone could switch betweenthe networks and you could also manually switch between the networks.To view the current network1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Mobile networks in Settings.3Tap Current network.To set the search mode1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Mobile networks in Settings.3Tap Search mode, and choose Manual or Auto.4Tap OK.To set the network mode1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Mobile networks in Settings.3Tap Network mode, and select the mode you want to set to.4Tap OK.Data connection settingDuring the data connection process, you could make the data connection setting whileswitching on the mobile phone and roaming. You could also check the access point of thecurrent network, edit the current access point and create a new one.Display settingTo set the brightness1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Display settings in Settings.3Tap Auto brightness to set to auto brightness mode, or tap Brightness to makethe setting manually.To set the font1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Display settings in Settings.3Tap Font settings, and select a size from Big, Normal and Small.To set the screen timeout1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Display settings in Settings.3Tap Screen timeout, and you could choose any time from the time list. If you don’twant to lock the screen, you could select Never timeout.Home settingsYou could set unlock icon in the home settings. When the screen is locked, the selectedpictures will be displayed on the screen in a cyclic manner.Screen lock settingsYou could set the screen lock picture in Screen lock settings.14This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To set the unlock icon1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Home settings in Settings.3Tap Screen lock settings.4In Unlock icon, tap Add image.5Tap Insert new picture, and choose one from the existing images.6Press , tap Save.To set Take picture as the unlock icon1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Home settings in Settings.3Tap Screen lock settings.4In Unlock icon, tap Insert new picture.5Tap Take picture to take a picture.6In the picture review window, press .You could also set Backgroud image in Screen lock settings.Motion settingsYou could set the mobile phone's response to different motions.To set motion action of applications1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Motion in Settings.3Tap the motion action that need to be activated.To mute the ringtone by turning over the phone1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Motion in Settings.3Tap Turn over to switch off icoming call ringtone.When there is an incoming call, you could turn the screen face down to mute the ringtone. Theincoming call is not disconnected when the ringtone is mute. Once you turn the screen face up,the ringtone will resume.Sound settingsYou could set the notification method and volume in Sound settings. In addition, you couldalso set the incoming call notification tone and message notification tone, using the musicyou like as the tones.Date & time settingsTo set date1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Date & Time settings in Settings.3Tap Set date, and scroll the number bar up or down to choose the year, month andday you want.4Tap Save.To set time1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Date & Time settings in Settings.3Tap Set time, and scroll the number bar up or down to choose the hour and minuteyou want.4Tap Save.15This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To set time zone1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Date & Time settings in Settings.3Tap Set time zone, and scroll the number bar down to choose the time zone youwant.To set the date format1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Date & Time settings in Settings.3Tap Select date format, and choose the format you want.Language and input method settingTo set the language1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Language and input.3Tap Select language, select the language you want.To set the input method1Find and tap Settings in the Home screen.2Tap Language and input3Tap Enable favorite input method, select the input method you want, and it ispossible to set the input method you have selected or define the vocabulary byyourself.Profile settingTo choose the current profile you want1Find and tap Settings from the Home screen.2Tap Profiles.3Tap the profile you want, then press .4Tap Select.To set the current profile you want1Find and tap Settings from the Home screen.2Tap Profiles.3Tap the profile you are using at the moment, and edit the options you want to change.4Press , tap Save.To create a profile1Find and tap Settings from the Home screen.2Tap Profiles.3Press ,tap New.Calibrating the touch screenTo calibrate the touch screen1Find and tap Settings from the Home screen.2Tap Calibration.3Tap the cross cursor, and tap it 5 times for screen calibration.Please make sure you tap it right in the middle of the cross cursor each time, otherwise thecalibration may fail. If it fails, please re-tap the cross cursor for five times, until the calibrationsucceeds.16This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
About phoneTo view the equipment information1Find and tap Settings from the Home screen.2Tap About phone.You can also check information such as product model, hardware version and software version.SecuritySIM lock could only protect your subscription, and your mobile phone could still be usedtogether with a new SIM card. If you want to unlock the SIM card, you have to input thePIN （Personal Identification Number） code. If the number of wrong input of the PIN codesurpasses the maximum attempts allowed, the SIM card will be locked. You could inputthe PUK （Personal Unlocking Number） code, and key in the new PIN code.PIN code,PIN2 code and PUK code are provided by your network operator.To unlock the locked PIN code1Find and tap Setting in the Home.2Tap Security in Setting, and tap SIM lock settings.3Tap Lock SIM.4Input PIN code, and tap OK.To change PIN code1Find and tap Setting in the Home.2Tap Security in Setting.3Tap SIM lock settings, activate Lock SIM, enter the SIM PIN.4Tap Change PIN code.5Input the old PIN code and tap OK.6Input the new PIN code and tap OK.To change PIN2 code1Find and tap Setting in the Home.2Tap Security in Setting, then tap Change PIN2.3Input the old PIN2 code.4Input the new PIN2 code.5Input the new PIN2 code again to confirm.To lock the mobile phone1Find and tap Setting in the Home.2Tap Security in Setting, then tap Phone lock settings.3Tap Phone lock.4Input the phone lock code and tap OK.To change the phone lock code1Find and tap Setting in the Home.2Tap Security in Setting, then tap Phone lock settings.3Tap Change password.4Input the old password and tap OK.5Input the new password and tap OK.To change the call barring password1Find and tap Setting in the Home.2Tap Security in Setting, then tap Change call barring password.3Input the old password and tap OK.4Input the new password and tap OK.17This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
BackupYou could use the backup application pre-installed in your mobile phone to backupinformation such as phonebook, SMSs and settings etc. to the storage card. On the otherhand, you could also restore the original information saved on the storage card.To backup material1Find and tap Backup in the Home.2Tap Backup option, and tick information you want to backup in the Backup option.3Tap To storage card, so as to backup the information to the mobile storage card.To restore the information1Find and tap Backup in the Home.2Tap Restore option, tap the backup file you want to restore in the Restore option.3Tick the data you want to restore, and tap Restore.Alarm clockYou could use the mobile phone as an alarm clock, and set the ringtone as the alarm signal.The mobile phone has pre-installed several alarm clocks for fast activation. You couldchange the setting of the pre-installed alarm clock or create a new alarm clock.To set the alarm clock1Find and tap Alarm clock in the Home.2Tap one of the alarm clocks.3Tap Time.4Tap a number field, and scroll up or down to choose the time you want.5Tap Save.To set the sound of the alarm1Find and tap Alarm clock in the Home.2Tap one of the alarm clocks.3Tap Alarm sound.4Choose one of the options.5Tap OK.To set the volume of the alarm signal1Find and tap Alarm clock in the Home.2Tap one of the alarm clocks.3Tap Alarm sound.4Scroll the volume key up or down.The changed alarm volume will be applicable to all the alarm clocks.To repeat the alarm1Find and tap Alarm clock in the Home.2Tap one of the alarm clocks.3Choose the alarm repeat type.You could tap Repeat to make detailed alarm repetition setting.To activate or de-activate the alarm clock1Find and tap Alarm clock in the Home.2Tap one of the alarm clocks.3Tap Turn on alarm, tick or cancel the tick.To delete alarm clock1Find and tap Alarm clock in the Home.2Press , tap Delete.3Tap the alarm clock that need to be deleted.4Tap Delete.18This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting to know your phonePhone overview 2611107891345121 Mobile TV antenna2 Power key/screen lock3 3.5 mm headset connector4 Connector for charger/USB cable5 Notification LED6 Proximity sensor7 Light sensor8 Ear speaker9 Video call camera lens10 Back key11 Home key12 Menu key 13141516181713 Camera lens14 Camera light15 Volume keys/zoom keys16 Camera key17 Strap hole18 Speaker hole19This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using the touch screenTo open or highlight an item•Tap the item.To mark or unmark options•Tap the relevant checkbox to mark or unmark a particular option.Marked checkboxUnmarked checkboxMarked list optionUnmarked list optionUsing the hardware keysMenu keyOpen a list of options available in the current screen or application Home key•Go to the Home screen or to the applications panes from any application orscreen•Open the recently used applications window Back key•Go back to the previous screen•Close the onscreen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or theNotifications panel Status barA status bar at the top of the screen displays phone status information and notifications.Notification icons appear on the left side of the status bar. Phone status icons appear onthe right side. From the status bar you can access the notification panel.20This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Phone status iconsThe following status icons may appear on your screen:The battery is chargingEdge available3G availableMissed callNew text messageNew multimedia messageNew email messageGPS is activatedThe Bluetooth function is activatedAn alarm is setSIM card missingAirplane mode is activatedVibrate modePhone speaker is muteNo signalSignal strength21This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Home screenThe Home screen is the starting point of your phone. You can personalise the Home screenby adding, for example, applications, shortcuts and widgets, or by changing the wallpaper.The Home screen extends beyond the screen width, giving you more space to personalise.When you go to the Home screen, some applications may continue to run in the background. Ifyou do not want applications to run in the background, you should exit each application you haveopened before going to the Home screen.To go to the Home screen•When the screen is unlocked, press .To add a Home screen item1From the Home screen, press and tap Add.2In the Add to Home screen menu, select the item you want to add.You can scroll between tabs (Application, Shortcut, Native tool etc.) in submenus by tappingdifferent buttons.To delete a Home screen item1Touch and hold the item until it spins and the phone vibrates. appears to theright of the item.2Touch .To set the number of Home screen pagesYou can expand your Home screen to a maximum of nine pages.1From the Home screen, press and tap Settings.2In the Screen page menu, select your desired number of screen pages.22This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Entering textYou can enter letters, numbers and special characters using the QWERTY keyboard, thetraditional keypad, handwriting recognition, or other available input methods. You canswitch between these input methods.Using the on-screen keypadYou can tap icons on the on-screen keypad to enter text and adjust input settings.ABCJKLTUVDEFMNOWXYZ@.?,?123PQRSGHI0,.123456789+516782341Tap to turn text prediction on or off2Tap to delete characters3Tap for a carriage return4Tap to close the on-screen keypad5Tap to insert a space6Tap ?123 to switch between symbol and letter input modes7Tap to switch between Chinese and English. Tap and hold this icon to change the input method8Tap to switch between upper and lower case. Tap and hold this icon to turn on the Caps lockTo enter text1Tap any text input field. For example, select Messaging > New and tap in the areaof the screen under the To: field.2A text input window opens. To change the input method, tap and hold andselect an option:•Qwerty Keyboard – QWERTY keyboard.•Phone KeyPad – traditional keypad.•Handwriting – handwriting recognition.•OPhone InputMethod settings – OPhone input method.•Other InputMethods – other available input methods.3Use the on-screen keypad or handwriting to enter text.23This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To copy and paste text1Tap to place the cursor at the beginning of the text you want to select for copying.Then drag your fingertip to the end of the text. A window pops up.2Select Copy.3To paste the text, move the cursor to where you want the text be inserted, then tapand hold on the target text field.4Select Paste from the popup window.You can also copy all text in the text field. Tap and hold on a text field and select Copy all.24This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
CallingTo make a call1From the Home screen, find and tap Phone.2Enter the number of the recipient and tap . To delete a number, tap .To answer a call•Tap Answer.To decline a call•Tap Decline.Call optionsDuring a call, you can select from the following options:Make another callOpen the keypad to enter numbersReturn to the Home screenMute the microphoneTurn on the loudspeakerRecord the callWhen you put the phone close to ear (or the upper screen is covered) during a call, the phonedisplay will be deactivated and the touch screen will be locked temporarily.To make a video call1From the Home screen, find and tap Phone.2Enter the number of the recipient and tap . To delete a number, tap .To make a video call, both parties to the call must have phones that support video calls and 3Gservices, as well as having access to 3G coverage with a compatible subscription.In order for your face to be seen by the other party during a video call, you need to look into thevideo call camera lens on your phone.To make an international call1From the Home screen, find and tap Phone.2Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.3Enter the country code, area code (without the first zero) and phone number, thentap . To delete a number, tap .To call a number from the call log1From the Home screen, find and tap Phone.2To open the general call log, selectCall log.3To open the call log of an individual contact, tap a desired contact name or a number.4Tap the number you want to call.To change the ear speaker volume during a call•Press the volume keys up or down.To mute the ringtone for an incoming call•When the phone rings, press the volume key.25This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
ContactsIn Contacts you can enter all your information for your personal contacts, for example,phone numbers, birthdays, and Fetion account details. When you view a contact, you getquick access to all previous communication with that contact.Managing contactsTo add a contact1From the Home screen, tap Contacts.2Tap New.3Enter the name of the contact.4Enter or select the desired additional information for the contact.5When you are finished, tap Save.To call a contact1From the Home screen, tap Contacts.2Tap the contact.3Tap the desired phone number of the contact.To delete contacts1From the Home screen, tap Contacts.2Press and tap .3Mark the contacts you want to delete, or tap Select all if you want to delete allcontacts.4Tap Delete.To search for a contact1From the Home screen, tap Contacts.2Enter the first few letters of the contact name in the search field. All contactsbeginning with those letters appear.Backing up contactsYou can use the storage card to back up contacts. This is useful, for example, when youwant to transfer your contact information to another phone.To back up all contacts to the storage card1From the Home screen, tap Contacts.2Press and tap Backup.3Select an option, and press OK.26This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Text and multimedia messagesTo create and send a message (via SMS or MMS)1From the Home screen, tap Messaging.2Tap New.3Enter one or more recipient numbers in the To: field.4Enter your text.5If you want to add a photo, video or sound, tap and select an option.6Tap Send.To receive and read a text message1From the Home screen, tap Messaging.2Select a message thread from the list.3If the received message is a multimedia message, tap Download if you have notenabled automatic downloads.4If the received message contains music or video, tap to play this content.When you receive a text or multimedia message, appears in the status bar. To read themessage, you can also drag the status bar downwards.27This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
EmailYou can use your phone to send and receive emails through your regular email account.First, you need the correct Internet settings in your phone. See Settings for calling,messaging and the Internet on page 12.To set up an email account in your phone for the first time1From the Home screen, tap Mail.2Tap Others.3Enter your email address and password, and tap Next.4Tap Save.5If the phone cannot download your email account settings automatically, press ,then tap Account Settings and enter the account settings manually.If you need to enter the settings manually, contact your email service provider for the correctemail account settings. For example, you need to know if the account type is POP3 or IMAP.To create and send an email message1From the Home screen, tap Mail.2If you have several accounts, select the account you want to access.3tap New.4Enter the email address of the recipient.5If you want to add a Cc or Bcc recipient, press and tap Add Cc/Bcc.6Enter a subject.7Enter text.8To attach a file, tap and select a file.9Tap Send.To receive and open email messages1From the Home screen, tap Mail.2If you have several accounts, select the account you want to access.3To update the inbox with new messages, press , then tap Receive/Send.4To open and read a message, tap the message.If you have changed the email settings and set a Poll frequency, appears in the status barwhen you receive a new message. You can drag the status bar downwards to read the message.28This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
CalendarYour mobile phone has a calendar for time management. Important meetings could betracked with the calendar. It can also be synchronized with the calendar on computers orthe Internet.To open the calendar application•Find and tap Calendar from the Home screen.When the calendar application is opened for the first time, it will be shown in the month view. Ifthe application has been used before, it will be opened in the default view.To switch among different views1From the Home screen, tap Calendar.2Press , tap Switch View.To view other months and weeks•In the Month and Week view, you could view the next month or week by sliding thetouch screen to the left-hand side, or view the previous month or week by slidingthe touch screen to the right-hand side.To create the calendar items1Find and tap Calendar in the Home screen.2Tap New or any day or any time in the month or week view.3Tap Event name name, and then input one name.4Tap From and To, and then tap a number field, scroll up or down to choose thedate, hour and minute you need.5Tap Event location, then input the location of this event.6Tap Event description, then give a description of this event.7Tap Add reminders, then choose the time when a notification is needed for theevent.8Tap Repetition, then choose the repetition cycle of the event notification.9Tap Save.If you want to setup an around the clock notification, you could tick All day, and neither hour norminute shall be set for the start and end time.When the appointment is coming near, you mobile phone will play a brief alarm.To view the calendar events1Find and tap Calendar from the Home screen.2Navigate to the date you need and tap the event.To edit the calendar events1From the Home screen, tap Calendar.2Navigate to the date you need and tap the event.3Tap Edit, then edit the event and tap Save.29This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
My FavoritesIn My favourites, you can view and manage all media files saved on your storage card.MusicYou can listen to music online or you can play music saved on your storage card.To listen to music online, you need the correct Internet settings. See Settings for calling,messaging and the Internet on page 12.To listen to music online1From the Home screen, find and tap My favourites.2Tap Music and select Online Music.3Browse to and select the track you want to play online.To play music saved on the storage card1From the Home screen, find and tap My favourites.2Tap Music and select Local Music.3Browse for tracks in Albums, Artists , Tracks, Genres and Playlists.4Tap a track.Playback controlsThe following playback controls may appear in your music player and video player:PlayPauseGo to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewindGo to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forwardStopTo change the volume•Press the volume keys up or down.PicturesYou can view and manage all photos and pictures saved on your storage card.To browse pictures by category1From the Home screen, find and tap My favourites > Pictures.2Press to display the controls.3In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, select Show All.To view pictures1From the Home screen, find and tap My favourites.2Tap Pictures and select a folder. Scroll up or down to browse your pictures.3Tap one picture to view it and slide right or left to view other pictures.To share a picture1When viewing a picture, press to display the controls.2In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, select Share.3Select one of the available transfer methods.30This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To edit a picture1When viewing a picture, press to display the controls.2Select an option.VideosTo play a video1From the Home screen, find and tap My favourites.2Tap Videos and select a video clip.Magic BoxIn Magic Box you can browse and download useful applications from the Internet.To open the Magic Box application1From the Home screen, find and tap My favourites.2Tap Magic Box and start browsing.All filesYou can find and manage all files saved on your storage card.To find a file1From the Home screen, find and tap My favourites > All files.2Browse by folder to find your file.G+ GameYou can use the G+ Game application to browse the Internet and play or download games.To find games online1From the Home screen, find and tap My favourites > G+ Game .2Browse the Internet to find the games you want.ThemeYou could change the outlook of your screen with different options, for example, changeto different colors or backgrounds. You could also create new themes and download them.To set the theme1Find and tap Theme in the Home screen.2You could view the previous theme by sliding the touch screen to the left-hand side,and view the next theme by sliding it to the right-hand side.3Tap Settings, you could set the current theme you are looking at as the theme ofyour mobile phone.To install themes1Find and tap Theme from the Home screen.2Press , then tap Install Theme.3Tap the theme pack you want to install in the theme list, then tap Install.To delete theme1Find and tap Theme from the Home screen.2Press , then tap Delete Theme.3Check the theme pack you want to delete in the theme list, and tap Delete.31This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
TrackID™ ApplicationTrackID™ is a music identification service. When you listen to the music piece from aspeaker or from the radio, you could search the track by title, artist or name of the album.In order to get the best performance, it is advisable to use the TrackID™ application in alow noise environment.Not all the countries/regions（or all the networks and/or service providers in the regions）support the TrackID™ application and TrackID™ service.Before using TrackID™ application, please confirm the network data connection has been setupin a correct manner.To open the TrackID™ application•From the Homescreen， find and tap TrackID™.To search for track information1When the TrackID™ application is open, tap Record.2Hold the phone towards the music source. The results are shown in the result screen.RadioYou could browse and listen to FM radio programs and save them as “My Favorites”. Youcould listen to the radio with portable handsfree, Headphone or speaker of the mobilephone. Portable handsfree or headphone must be connected, since they are used as theantenna of the FM radio. When you open the FM radio, the channels that you could listento will be displayed automatically. If there were RDS information on certain channel, theinformation will be displayed several seconds after you start listening.Do not listen to the radio in areas where the use of mobile phone is forbidden.To turn on the radio•Find and tap FM Radio in the Home screen.The portable handsfree or headphone which work as antenna, must be connected. When it isused for the first time, you will be asked if you want to search for the channels automatically.To search the channels automatically1Tap to display the control list in the interface where the radio is played.2Tap Auto Search and Save.To save the channel1Tap to display the control list in the interface where the radio is played.2Tap Save channel.Channel management1Tap > Channel List2Tap to show menu.To fine tune the frequency•Tap or in the interface where the radio is played, and change the frequency ina 0.1Mhz step.To search channel•Tap the or in the interface where the radio is played.To change the output mode•Tap > Headset/Speaker in the interface where the radio is played.32This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To switch between stereo and mono channel•Press >Tap Settings > Turn on stereo or Turn on mono in the interface wherethe radio is played.To setup the sleeping mode•Press > Setting > Sleep.To minimize the radio••Tap .To return to the radio•Find and tap FM Radio in the Home screen.To turn off the radio•Press > Turn off.RecordingYou could record a voice memo or a call. The recorded sound could also be set as a ringingtone.The laws in some countries/regions or provinces demand the permission of the other party if youwant to record the call.To record a sound1Find and tap Recorder from the Home screen.2Tap .3Tap to stop recording.To record a call•Tap Record during the call.To listen to the recording1Tap during the recording process.2Tap , then you could listen to the sound you have just recorded.33This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
CameraYou can take a photo or record a video by pressing the camera key. Before taking a photo,you can improve it by using the Scenes feature. You can share a photo or a video withfriends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service. From the viewfinder, you canview an album containing all photos and videos that you have taken using the camera.Viewfinder and camera keys2141312389101145671181716151 Camera key. Activate the camera/Take photos/Record video clips2 Zoom in or out3 Select capturing settings (Still camera)4 Flash5 Adjust brightness6 Take photos with a time delay7 Digital zoom8 Go back to the standby screen9 Switch to video camera10 Take a photo11 View recently taken photos12 Select capture settings (Video camera)13 Adjust brightness14 Select video length15 Go back to the standby screen16 Switch to still camera17 Record a video clip18 Play recently recorded video clipsTo activate the camera•Press and hold down the camera key.To switch between still camera and the video mode1Press the camera key to activate the camera.2Tap or in the viewfinder.34This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To switch off the camera•Tap in the viewfinder of the camera.Using the still cameraTo take a photo1Press the camera key to activate the camera.2Point the camera at the target.3Press the key by half so that auto focus function could be activated.4When the focus view turns green, press the key to the bottom.5If you want to take other photos, please press the camera key or tap .To use the flash light1Press the camera key to activate the camera.2Tap to turn on or off the flash light.To view the photos you have taken1Press the camera key to activate the camera.2In the viewfinder of the camera, tap to browse your photo or video.To delete photos1Press the camera key to activate the camera.2In the viewfinder of the camera, tap to browse your photo or video.3Press , tap Multiselect.4Check the photos you want to delete.5Tap Delete.To share photos1Press the camera key to activate the camera.2In the viewfinder of the camera, tap to browse your photo or video.3Press , tap Multiselect.4Check the photos you want to share.5Tap Share.6Choose the picture sharing mode.To activate the geographical information tag1Press the camera key to activate the camera.2Tap on the top left corner of the viewfinder.3Tap GPS Setting, then tap On.The geographical information tag is used to add the geographical information to the photo data.Using the video modeTo record a video1Press the camera key to activate the camera.2If the video mode is not activated, tap .3Tap .4Tap to stop recording, and the video will be displayed in review mode.5If you want to see the video just recorded, tap .6If you want to record other videos, press the camera key or tap .To view the video you have recorded1Press the camera key to activate the camera.2Tap on the bottom right corner of the viewfinder to browse the photos or videos.35This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To record the video which will be sent via MMS1Press the camera key to activate the camera.2If video mode is not chosen, tap .3Tap .4Tap MMS.5Press the camera key or tap to start recording, but the record length of this videoformat is limited. It is most suitable for sending via MMS.36This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
CMCC servicesCMCC e100e100 is a one-stop self-service offering to China Mobile customers that includes thefollowing:1Online business shop: call 10086 to access the self-service voice system and getinformation on various services and the latest discount offers, or check your voicecalls bill, take out a subscription, and check out our Monternet services.210086 hotline: by calling 10086 self-service voice system, you could go on withservice consultation, find the latest discount information, check your voice traffic bill,carry out service subscription and check the Monternet services;3SMS business shop: send a text message to “10086” to get information on thelatest discount offers, check your voice calls bill, or take out a service subscription.4Mobile business shop: log on to the Monternet home page – your premier WAPbusiness shop link – and get access to the WAP Service Room and a range of round-the-clock services without having to input your number or password.5Self-service terminal: this fully automated service helps you make payments, checkand print bills and other information, and offers various other information andservices, including subscription services.FetionOffered by China Mobile, Fetion is an integrated communications service that lets you sendtext and voice messages from both your mobile phone and computer. For example, youcan log in to Fetion on your mobile phone and send messages or start conversations withfriends who have logged in to Fetion on their PCs. For the PC users, this is a convenient,fast and cost effective method. You can download and install Fetion PC client to yourcomputer from: www.fetion.com.cn.MM (Mobile Application Market)You can use the Mobile Application Market application to try, download and subscribe tovarious music, games and software.139MailThe China Mobile 139Mail service pushes your emails to your mobile phone at the earliesttime possible. With 139Mail you can not only read email body text and attachments on yourmobile phone, but also reply, forward and compose your own emails.To use 139Mail1From the Home screen, tap 139Mail.2Tap Register 139 Mail or Get Account.For details and cost information, dial 10086.My PIMDo you find it hard to keep your ever-expanding lists of contacts backed up and in oneplace? China Mobile has come up with an innovative way to make your contact dataavailable anytime you want. With Phonebook Manager you can back up your phonebookcontacts on a dedicated server. Then you can manage and recall particular data using yourcomputer, mobile phone or fixed line phone whenever you want.37This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
NavigationThe Mobile Navigation service transforms your mobile phone into a GPS navigator!Combining the advantages of a mobile phone (which comes with navigation software pre-installed) with location positioning technology, you can enjoy voice guidance and 3D mapviews without even buying a map. And the service doesn't take up any storage space onyour phone. With one device only, you can manage both your communication andnavigation needs, and save yourself the trouble of asking the way!Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any location services, including but not limitedto navigational services.DCDWith the DCD service, you can browse the latest news, entertainment and businessinformation directly on the main screen of your phone.By subscribing to DCD through China Mobile, you can receive updates in real time and theinformation will appear on your screen in standby mode. The DCD service is organized bychannels that cover everything from weather and lifestyle news to current affairs andfashion. You can organise and remove channels, as desired.Mobile StockMobile Stock is a service provided by China Mobile. It includes real-time quotes, onlinetransaction capability, and professional stock market information aimed at helpingsubscribers stay at the forefront of market trends.Mobile MusicWith Mobile Music you can listen to the latest pop songs as soon as they hit the charts.VIP members of the Wireless Music Club can listen to almost 10,000 pop songs free ofcharge. The application also supports the synchronised display of lyrics on your phonescreen, and the songs are constantly updated!Mobile TVSubscribers to Mobile TV can view the latest movies, TV programmes, news broadcastsand live events. Experience the joy of online video with your mobile phone.To activate mobile TV•Find and tap Mobile TV in the Home screen.To watch TV programs1Activate Mobile TV, and display full channel list.2Tap the channel you want to watch in the channel list, and enter into the watch viewof mobile TV.38This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To use the full screen mode1When you are watching the TV program, you could enter into horizontal screeninterface if you put the mobile phone horizontally.2In the horizontal play interface, tap to enter into the full screen mode.3In the full screen mode interface, tap to play with modes other than the full screenmode.To manage your Mobile TV settingsPlease make sure the mobile phone has a valid SIM card and is in a valid network before usingmobile TV. Please drag out the TV antenna on the mobile phone before using.Make sure you pull out the Mobile TV antenna before watching mobile TV programmes.1From the Home screen, find and tap Mobile TV. A list of available channels appears.2Tap in the channel list and choose from the following options:•Programme list – View a detailed programme list, select and play a channel, andswitch between channels.•Package subscription management – Subscribe to local packages or checkdetails of the package you are already subscribed to.•Service management – Activate the Mobile TV service. For details, dial 10086 or4006005577.•Programme Search – Input keywords to search for your desired programmes.•My Video – View your recorded video files.•Programme List Update – Refresh the channel list.•Settings – Set general settings and MBBMS (Mobile Broadcast BusinessManagement System) settings.•More – Tap Help or Exit from the menu.During the play of the mobile TV programs, the on the top left corner of the screen will showthe signal strength of the program you are watching.To record the programs1When you are watching the TV programs, tap to start recording. From then on,the record icon will turn into red.2During the recording process, you could see the recording time on top of the screen.3During the recording process, tap to stop recording.To get a screenshot1In the TV program playing interface, tap , you could get the screenshot of thecurrent interface.2The screenshot will be automatically saved in My favorites.39This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
SearchYou can search various content, such as contacts, messages and applications in yourphone or you can search online for various information.To perform a search in your phone1From the Home screen, tap Device Search > .2Enter your search text in the search field and tap again.To perform a web search1From the Home screen, tap Web Search > .2Enter your search text in the search field and tap again.40This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
WLANUsing WLAN you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone.To turn on WLAN1From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.2Tap Settings > Wireless Lan Settings.3Mark the WLAN checkbox. The phone will now scan for available WLAN networks.It may take a few seconds before the WLAN connection is enabled.41This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Bluetooth™ wireless technologyThe Bluetooth™ function creates a wireless connection to other Bluetooth™ devices, forexample, handsfree devices. A range within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects inbetween, is recommended. You must turn on the Bluetooth™ function to communicatewith other devices. You may also have to pair your phone with other Bluetooth™ devices.To turn on the Bluetooth™ function and make your phone visible1From the Home screen, find and tap Settings.2Mark the Bluetooth checkbox. appears in the status bar.3Tap Bluetooth settings.4Mark the Discoverable checkbox. The phone will now be visible to other devices(for 120 seconds).To pair the phone with another Bluetooth™ device1From the Home screen, find and tap Settings > Bluetooth settings.2Tap Scan for devices. The Bluetooth™ devices found will be listed under Bluetoothdevices.3Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your phone.4Enter a passcode, if required.5You can now start using the paired Bluetooth™ device. The status of the pairing andconnection is shown below the name of the Bluetooth™ device in the Bluetoothdevices list.Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has the Bluetooth™ function activatedand Bluetooth™ visibility turned on.42This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Updating your phoneYou can update your phone to the most recent software for optimal performance and toget the latest enhancements. Updates can be downloaded wirelessly directly from yourphone via the Internet by using a 2G/3G mobile data connection, or by using a WLANnetwork connection.When you are using a 2G/3G mobile data connection to connect to the Internet from your phone,data transmission charges may apply. Contact your network operator for more information.Make sure you back up and save all data contained in your phone before you start updating thephone.To download software updates wirelessly1From the Home screen, tap DM Service.2Tap Software update and follow the on-screen instructions to update your phone.43This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Synchronising with the OPhone desksuiteYou can synchronise data such as contacts, calendar items, text messages and emailsusing the OPhone desk suite. First, you need to install the application on your PC.To install the OPhone desk suite1Insert the CD supplied into the PC.2Run the OPhone desk suite installation file that corresponds to your PC operatingsystem.3Finish the installation according to the on-screen instructions.4Restart the PC.To synchronize your contacts1Using the USB cable, connect the mobile phone to the PC.2Phone: Select Sync mode in the menu that appears on the screen.3PC: Run the mobile phone package suite on the PC.4PC: Click the Sync option to synchronize contacts saved on your mobile phone withcontacts saved in the desktop suite application.44This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
CompassTo activate the compass•Find and tap Compass in the Home screen.When the compass signal is weak, the mobile phone will give a “Make Calibration” notification.In order to get better compass signal, you need to turn you mobile phone to different directions,otherwise the data on the compass will not be accurate.Keep you mobile phone parallel to the ground, use the needle-shaped base line as your directionin relation to the mobile phone. The dial of the compass will rotate automatically, and N will pointto the north.45This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
TorchTo activate the torch•Find and tap Torch in the Home screen.To use the torch1Find and tap Torch in the Home screen.2Tap On.3Tap Off, it will be switched off.You could also set the torch On for 1 minute, after which it will be switched off automatically. Ifyou need emergency help, tap SOS.46This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
IMEITo view your IMEI number•You can find the IMEI number under the battery.47This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
TroubleshootingCommon questionsMy phone is not working as expectedIf you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else:•Restart your phone.•Remove and re-insert the battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone.•Update your phone. Whether or not you have the latest software version, running the SonyEricsson Update Service can improve software stability and solve problems. Updating yourphone will also make sure you get an optimal performance and the latest enhancements.See Updating your phone on page 43 for more information.•Reset your phone.Be patient while restarting or resetting your phone. Removing the battery during a reboot or resetprocedure may damage the phone permanently.Resetting the phoneResetting the phone deletes all data, including downloaded applications, and resets thephone back to its initial state, the state before you turned on the phone for the first time.Make sure to back up important data you have on the phone before you reset the phone.To reset the phone1From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.2Tap Settings > Master clear&reset > Master reset.3Input your password.4Follow the instructions.I cannot charge the phone or battery capacity is lowThe charger is not properly connected or the battery connection is poor. Remove thebattery and clean the connectors.The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. See Charging the battery on page 8.No battery charging icon appears when I start charging the phoneIt may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen.I cannot synchronise or transfer content between my phone and thecomputer when using a USB cableThe software or the USB drivers have not been properly installed. Go towww.sonyericsson.com/support for more detailed installation instructions andtroubleshooting sections.I cannot use Internet-based servicesMake sure your subscription includes data download capacity, and that the Internet settingsin your phone are correct.See Settings for calling, messaging and the Internet on page 12 for more information onInternet settings.48This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Error messagesNo network coverage•Your phone is in flight mode.•Your phone is not receiving any network signal, or the received signal is too weak. Contactyour network operator and make sure that the network has coverage where you are.•The SIM card might not be working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If theSIM card works, then it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case,contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service centre.Emergency calls onlyYou are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. However, in anemergency, some network operators allow you to call the international emergency number,112.SIM card is lockedYou have entered your PIN incorrectly.SIM card is PUK lockedYou have entered your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) incorrectly.49This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Legal informationSony Ericsson A8iThis User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without anywarranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of currentinformation, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile CommunicationsAB at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this User guide.All rights reserved.©Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2010Publication number: 1238-9937.1Based on OPhone™ OS2.0, your mobile phone has the capability to download, store and forward additional content,e.g. ringtones. The use of such content may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties, including but notlimited to restriction under applicable copyright laws. You, and not Sony Ericsson, are entirely responsible for additionalcontent that you download to or forward from your mobile phone. Prior to your use of any additional content, pleaseverify that your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized. Sony Ericsson does not guarantee theaccuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances willSony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.This User guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties. Use of such programming or servicesmay require separate registration with the third party provider and may be subject to additional terms of use. Forapplications accessed on or through a third-party website, please review such websites’ terms of use and applicableprivacy policy in advance. Sony Ericsson does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any third-party websites or offered services.Remove the battery to see regulatory information such as the CE mark.The Liquid Identity logo and A8i are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile CommunicationsAB.Sony and "make.believe" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.Ericsson is a trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG and any such use by Sony Ericsson is under license.China Mobile, Fetion and 139Mail are trademarks or registered trademarks of China Mobile CommunicationsCorporation.Microsoft, Windows, Outlook, Windows Vista, Windows Server and ActiveSync are registered trademarks ortrademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries/regions.This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technologyoutside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Any rightsnot expressly granted herein are reserved.All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.Note: Sony Ericsson advises users to backup their personal data information.To use some pre-loaded applications you need first activate data service. Using data services (GPRS or 3G services)may incur data traffic fee. Please contact your network operator for expense details.Visit www.sonyericsson.com/cn to get the latest version of this User Guide.50This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Index 139Mail ....................................................................37Aall files ......................................................................31Bbacking up ...............................................................37battery .......................................................................8Bluetooth™ .............................................................42pairing ..............................................................42visibility ............................................................42CCalendar ..................................................................29calls .........................................................................25muting the ringtone .........................................25options ............................................................25to other countries ............................................25video calls .......................................................25volume .............................................................25camera .....................................................................34keys .................................................................34overview ..........................................................34taking photos ..................................................34video ..........................................................35, 36viewfinder ........................................................34caps lock .................................................................23channels ..................................................................38charging .....................................................................8troubleshooting ...............................................48compass ..................................................................45contacts ...................................................................26adding a contact .............................................26backing up contacts ........................................26calling a contact ..............................................26deleting contacts .............................................26searching for a contact ...................................26DData connection setting ..........................................14Date & time settings ................................................15DCD .........................................................................38directionsgetting directions .............................................38Ee100 .........................................................................37email ........................................................................28account ...........................................................28receiving an email message ............................28sending an email message ..............................28entering text ............................................................23copying ............................................................24input method ...................................................23pasting .............................................................24FFetion .......................................................................37finding a file .............................................................31GG+ Game .................................................................31games ......................................................................31GPS .........................................................................38Hhome screen ............................................................22adding an item .................................................22deleting an item ...............................................22pages ...............................................................22IIMEI .........................................................................47international calls .....................................................25Internet settings .......................................................12Kkeyboard .................................................................23LlocksIMEI .................................................................47PIN ...................................................................49PUK .................................................................49screen ..............................................................10MMagic Box ...............................................................31maps ........................................................................38marking options .......................................................20media .......................................................................30messagesmultimedia .......................................................27picture .............................................................27receiving a message ........................................27sending a message .........................................27settings ............................................................12text ..................................................................27MM ..........................................................................37MMS ........................................................................27Mobile Music ...........................................................38Mobile network setting ............................................14Mobile Stock ...........................................................38mobile TV ..........................................................38, 39Mobile TV ................................................................38multimedia messages ..............................................27music .......................................................................30local music ......................................................30online music ....................................................30playback controls ............................................30volume .............................................................30my favourites ...........................................................30My PIM ....................................................................37Nnavigation ................................................................20news ........................................................................38OOphone desk suite ..................................................44Pphotos .....................................................................30picture messages ....................................................27pictures ....................................................................30category ..........................................................30editing ..............................................................31sharing .............................................................30viewing ............................................................30power ........................................................................9RRadio .......................................................................32Recording ................................................................33reset .........................................................................4851This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Sscreen lock ..............................................................10search ......................................................................40local search .....................................................40web search ......................................................40Security ...................................................................17settingsInternet ............................................................12messaging .......................................................12WLAN ..............................................................12Settings ...................................................................11SIM cardinserting .............................................................8SMS .........................................................................27Sound settings ........................................................15status bar ................................................................20symbols ...................................................................23synchronising contacts ...........................................44Ttextentry ................................................................23input method ...................................................23messages ........................................................27Theme ......................................................................31Torch .......................................................................46TrackID ....................................................................32troubleshooting .......................................................48turning off the phone ...........................................9, 35turning on the phone .................................................9TV ............................................................................38Uunlocking the screen ...............................................10updating the phone .................................................43Vvideo calls ................................................................25videos ......................................................................31WWLAN ......................................................................4152This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

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