Sony Ericsson J120 manual

J1 1 0 / J 1 2 0 This is the Internet version of the User' s guide. © Print only for private use.[...]

1 Contents Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Radio (J120 only) . . . . . . . .[...]

2 Sony Ericsson GSM 900/1800, 850/1900 This User guide is publis hed by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improv ements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical er rors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by So[...]

3 Instruction symbols Standard icons that appear in the User guide are: For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support . } Use the navigation key to scroll and select. Press the navigation key up. Press the navigation key down. Press the navigation key to the left. Press the navigation key to the right. % See also page ... Note Indicates [...]

4 Getting started Assembly You have to insert a SI M card and the battery. To insert SIM ca rd and battery 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Slide the SIM card into its holder with the contacts facing down. 3 Insert the battery with th e label side up and the connectors facing each other. 4 Replace the battery cover as shown in the picture. This is the[...]

5 Turning on the phone To turn the phone on 1 Press and hold down . 2 Enter your PIN if reques ted. To correct mistakes, select Clear . 3 Select OK . 4 Select a language. 5 Enter the time and date and select OK . Standby After you have turned the phon e on and entered your PIN, the name of the network oper ator appears on the screen. This is called[...]

6 To make a call 1 From standby enter the ar ea code and phone number. 2 Press . To end a call • Press . To answer a call • Press . SIM card The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you get from your network operator, contains information about your subscription. Always turn off your phone and detach the charger before you inse rt or re[...]

7 PIN You may need a PIN (Persona l Identification Number) to activate the services in your phone. Your PIN is supplied by your network operator. Ea ch PIN digit appears as *, unless it starts with emergency number digits, for example, 112 or 911. You can call an emergency number without entering a PIN. Phone model You can check your phone model in[...]

8 Charging the battery The phone battery is partly charged when you buy it. To charge the battery 1 Connect the charger to th e ph one. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery. Press a key to view the screen. 2 To remove the charger, tilt the plug upwards. Y ou can use the phone while it is charging. Y ou can charge the battery[...]

9 Phone overview 1 Strength of network signal 6 Stereo headset and battery charger connector 2, 8 Selection key options 7B a t t e r y s t a t u s 3, 9 Selection keys 10 Navigation key with shortcuts 4 Call key 11 End and on/off key 5 Keylock 5 4 3 2 1 6 11 10 9 8 7 This is the Internet version of the User' s guide. © Print only for private u[...]

10 Phone menu The menu name and an icon are shown. To navigate the menus 1 From standby select Menu . 2 Press or and select a menu. 3 To scroll through a sub menu, press or . To go back one step in the menu • Select Back . To select text on the screen • Press . To return to standby • Press . This is the Internet version of the User' s gu[...]

11 Shortcuts From standby you can use the navigation keys to go directly to a function: • Press to set the ringtone volume (J110 only). • Press to go to contacts. • Press to write a text message. • Press to set the alarm. From standby you can use the navigation keys to go directly to a function: • Press to play th e radio (J120 only). •[...]

12 To lock the keypad • Press and select Lock . To unlock the keypad • Press and select Unlock . To turn the screen light on • Press . To set the phone to silent • Press and hold down . Calls to the international emergency number 112 can still be made, even when the keypad is locked. This is the Internet version of the User' s guide. ?[...]

13 Phone language % 39 Language . Entering text There are two methods you can use to enter text: • Multitap • Predictive text input To change text input methods 1 When you write th e message, select Options } Dictionary . 2 Select an option. To enter text using multitap • Press – until the desired character appears. • Press to add a space[...]

14 To enter text using pr edictive text input 1 For example, if you want to write the word “Jane”, press , , , . 2 If 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. To accept a word and[...]

15 Writing tips You can view tips and info rmation about writing text. To view writing tips • When you write th e message, select Options } Writing tips . This is the Internet version of the User' s guide. © Print only for private use.[...]

16 Menu overview J110 Messaging Text message Inbox Sent messages Drafts Saved msgs Delete msgs Messaging tips Settings Contacts View contacts Add contact My number Voicemail Delete contacts Speed dial Send contacts SIM contacts Contact tips Settings Calls Call list Call timer Call tips Call settings Settings Phone status Sound & alerts Wallpape[...]

17 Menu overview J120 Messaging Text message Inbox Sent messages Drafts Saved msgs Delete msgs Messaging tips Settings Contacts View contacts Add contact My number Voicemail Delete contacts Speed dial Send contacts SIM contacts Contact tips Settings Calls Call list Call timer Call tips Call settings Settings Phone status Sound & alerts Wallpape[...]

18 Icons These icons appear on the scr een to show status and new events. Icon Description Strength of the network signal % 43 Networks . Battery status % 4 Getting started . A charger is attached to your phone % 8 Charging the battery . You have missed a call % 19 Calling . You have received a new te xt or voice message* % 30 Messaging . The phone[...]

19 Calling Making and receiving calls You must turn on the ph one and be within range of a network. To make a call 1 From standby enter the ar ea code and phone number. 2 Press . To end a call • Press . To answer a call • Press . To reject a call • Press . To view options during a call • Select Options . To mute the microphone during a call[...]

20 To turn the loudspeaker on during a call • Select Options } Loudspeaker on . To change the ear speake r volume during a call • Press or . To make international calls 1 From standby press until a + sign appears on the screen. 2 Enter the country code, area co de (without the first zero) and phone number. 3 Press . To view a missed call • Wh[...]

21 Emergency calls Your phone supports internat ional emergency numbers, for example, 112 and 911. These numbers can normally be used to make emergency calls in an y country, with or without the SIM card inserted, if a GS M network is within range. To make an emergency call • From standby enter 112 (the international emergency number) and press .[...]

22 To divert calls 1 From standby select Menu } Calls } Call settings } Divert all calls } Activate . 2 Select an option. 3 Select Save } OK . To cancel a call divert • From standby select Menu } Calls } Call settings } Divert all calls } Deactivate } OK . More than one call You can handle more than one call at the same time. For example, you can[...]

23 To make a second call 1 During the call, select Options } Hold call . Your ongoing call is put on hold. 2 Enter the number to call and press . To switch between two calls • During the call, select Switch . To join two calls • During the call, select Options } Join calls . To end both calls • Press twice. Conference calls With a conference [...]

24 Restricted dialling options Standard options are: • A ll outgoing – all calls from your phone. • Outgoing intl – all international calls from your phone. •O u t g . i n t l r o a m . – all international calls from your phone except to your home country. • A ll incoming – all calls to your phone. • I nc. in roaming – all calls[...]

25 Partial numbers can be saved. For example, saving 0123456 allows calls to be made to all numbers starting with 0123456. To use fixed dialling 1 From standby select Menu } Contacts } Settings } Fixed dialling } Fixed no. list . 2 Enter your PIN2 and select OK . To save a fixed number 1 From standby select Menu } Contacts } Settings } Fixed dialli[...]

26 To hide your phone number 1 From standby select Menu } Calls } Call settings } Hide/show no. 2 Select Hide number . Call tips You can view tips and information about calls. To view call tips • From standby select Menu } Calls } Call tips . This is the Internet version of the User' s guide. © Print only for private use.[...]

27 Contacts You can save names and numb ers in the phone memory or on the SIM card. Contacts are automatically saved in the phone memory. You can copy contacts from the phone memory to the SIM card. To add a contact 1 From standby select Menu } Contacts } Add contact . 2 Enter the name and select Continue . 3 Enter the number and select Save . To c[...]

28 To delete a contact 1 From standby select Contact . 2 Scroll to the contact and select Options } Delete contact } Yes . To copy a contact to the SIM card 1 From standby select Contact . 2 Scroll to the contact and select Options } Copy to SIM . 3 Select an option. Speed dialling Speed dialling lets you select nine contacts that you can dial quic[...]

29 My number You can view and edit your own phone number. If your number is not saved on your SIM card, you can enter it yourself. To view your own phone number • From standby select Menu } Contacts } My number . Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail messag e when you cannot answer a call. You[...]

30 Messaging Your phone supports vari ous messaging services. Contact your service prov ider about the services you can use. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support . Before you use messaging You must have a service cen tre number. The number is supplied by your service pr ovider and is usually saved on the SIM card. If the number [...]

31 To write and send a text message 1 From standby press . 2 Select Text message . 3 Write the message and select Options } Send message . 4 Select an option. 5 Select Continue } Send . To add a symbol to a text message 1 When you write th e message, select Options } Add symbol . 2 Select a symbol. To add an item to a text message 1 When you write [...]

32 To receive delivery report s for sent text messages 1 From standby select Menu } Messaging } Settings } Delivery report . 2 Select an option. Drafts Text messages that you do no t wish to send immediately can be saved in Drafts . Messages that fail to be sent are also saved in Drafts . To write a text message and save it as a draft 1 From standb[...]

33 To forward a text message 1 From standby select Menu } Messaging } Inbox . 2 Scroll to the message and select View } Forward } Options } Send message . 3 Select an option. 4 Select Send . Saving text messages Text messages are au tomatically saved in Inbox . When Inbox is full, they are automati cally saved on the SIM card. When both Inbox and t[...]

34 To delete all text messages in a folder 1 From standby select Menu } Messaging } Delete msgs . 2 Scroll to a folder and select Delete all at once } Yes . Messaging tips You can view tips and in formation about messaging. To view messaging tips • From standby select Menu } Messaging } Messaging tips . Area and cell information Area and cell inf[...]

35 Radio (J120 only) To listen to the radio 1 Connect the handsfree to the phone. 2 From standby press . To view radio options • When you play the radio, select Options . To search for radio channels • Press or . To change the volume • Press or . To minimize the radio • When you play the radio, select Options } Minimize . The radio will con[...]

36 To return to the radio • Press . Saving radio channels You can save up to 10 preset channels. To save radio channels in positions 1 to 10 • When you have found a ra dio channel, press and hold down – . To select radio channels saved in positions 1 to 10 • When you play the radio, press – . To exit the radio • Select Exit . Radio tips[...]

37 Settings Sound and alerts Your phone comes with a numb er of melodies which can be used as ringtones. You can also select to be alerted by the vibrating alert. To set the ringtone volume (J110) 1 From standby press . 2 Select an option. To set the ringtone volume (J120) 1 From standby select Menu } Settings } Sound & alerts } Ring volume . 2[...]

38 To set the vibrating alert 1 From standby select Menu } Settings } Sound & alerts } Vibration . 2 Select an option. To set the message alert sound 1 From standby select Menu } Settings } Sound & alerts } Message alert . 2 Select an option. To set the key sound 1 From standby select Menu } Settings } Sound & alerts } Key sound . 2 Sel[...]

39 To set the time 1 From standby select Menu } Settings } Time and date } Time . 2 Enter the time and select Save . To select the date format 1 From standby select Menu } Settings } Time and date } Format } Date . 2 Select an option. To set the date 1 From standby select Menu } Settings } Time and date } Date . 2 Enter the date and select Save . L[...]

40 Locks Automatic keylock Automatic keylock in standby means the keypad is locked a short while after yo u last press a key. To turn the automatic keylock on 1 From standby select Menu } Settings } Advanced } Auto keylock . 2 Select On . SIM card lock The SIM card lock protects your subscription, but not your phone itself, from unauthorized use. I[...]

41 To turn the SIM card lock on 1 From standby select Menu } Settings } Advanced } Security } SIM lock } Protection } On . 2 Enter your PIN and select OK . To edit your PIN 1 From standby select Menu } Settings } Advanced } Security } SIM lock } Change PIN . 2 Enter your PIN and select OK . 3 Enter a new four- to eight-digit PIN and select OK . 4 R[...]

42 To turn the phone lock on 1 From standby select Menu } Settings } Advanced } Security } Phone lock } Protection } On . 2 Select an option. 3 Enter the phone lock code and select OK . To edit your phone lock code 1 From standby select Menu } Settings } Advanced } Security } Phone lock } Change code . 2 Enter the current code and select OK . 3 Ent[...]

43 To perform a master reset 1 From standby select Menu } Settings } Advanced } Master reset } Reset settings . Content will not be deleted. 2 Select Continue . Reset all You can reset all the settings in your phone to the way they were when you bought yo ur phone. All content, for example, contacts, pictures, messages and sounds will be deleted. T[...]

44 Extras Alarms You can set a sound or the ra dio as an alarm signal. The alarm sounds even if the phone is set to silent or turned off. When the alarm sounds you can silence it for 9 minutes or turn it off. To set the alarm 1 From standby press . 2 Enter the time and select Save . To set the radio alarm (J120) 1 Connect the handsfree to the phone[...]

45 To silence the alarm • Press any key. To silence the radio alarm (J120) • Select Snooze . To turn the alarm off • When the alarm sounds, select Turn off . To cancel the alarm 1 From standby press . 2 Select Turn off . Reminders You can set a reminder for important occasions. To set a reminder 1 From standby select Menu } Extras } Reminders[...]

46 Calculator Your phone has a calculator, which can add, subtract, divide and multiply. To use the calculator 1 From standby select Menu } Extras } Calculator . 2 Press or to select . ÷ x - + =. 3 Press the number keys to enter digits. My sounds Your phone comes with a number of standard and polyphonic melodies. To play a melody 1 From standby se[...]

47 Troubleshooting Some problems require that yo u call your network operator, but most of the problems yo u can easily correct yourself. Remove the SIM card before you hand your phone in for repair. Master reset If you experience problems with your phone such as screen flickering or freezing, navigati on problems, etc. you should reset the phone. [...]

48 Memory capacity and speed If you have not restarted th e phone for a while, you may experience problems with its memory capacity and speed. You can restart the phone to improve its capacity. 1 Turn the phone off. 2 Remove the battery cover. 3 Remove the phone battery and th en put it back in place. 4 Replace the battery cover. 5 Turn the phone o[...]

49 Common questions Q: I cannot turn the phone on. A: Charge the phone until it has finished charging. Make sure that the phone is charged. Attach the charger and charge the phone for 2.5 hours. The battery icon may not appear until the phone ha s charged for a few minutes. A green battery means the phone battery is fully charged. A white battery m[...]

50 Q: I cannot charge the phone. A: Attach the charger properly. Look carefully at the picture to see how to atta ch the charger and charge the phone. Q: How do I change phone language? A: From standby select Menu } Settings } Language and select a language. This is the Internet version of the User' s guide. © Print only for private use.[...]

51 Q: What is my phone lock code? A: The default phone lock code is 0000. The phone lock protects the phone against unauthorized use if it is stolen and the SIM card is exchanged. To change it to any four-digit personal code: 1 From standby select Menu } Settings } Advanced } Security } Phone lock } Change code . 2 Enter the current code and select[...]

52 Your service centre number is usually supplied with your SIM card. If you cannot find your service centre number, contact your service provider. To enter the service centre number: 1 From standby select Menu } Messaging } Settings } Service centre . The number is shown if it is saved on the SIM card. 2 If there is no number show n, enter the ser[...]

53 Emerg. only You are within range of a netw ork, but you are not allowed to use it. Some network oper ators allow emergency calls to the international emergency number 112 % 21 Emergency calls . No network There is no network within ra nge or the received signal is too weak. You have to move to get a signal that is strong enough. Password error Y[...]

54 Important information Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site On www.sonyericsso n.com/support there is a support section where help and tips are only a few clicks away. Here you will find the latest computer software updates and tips on how to use your product more efficiently. Service and support From now on you will have access to a portfolio of excl[...]

55 Argentina 800-333-7427 questions.AR@suppor t.sonyericsson.com Australia 1-300 650 050 questions.AU@support .sonyericsson.com Austria 0810 200245 questions.AT@support.sonyericsson.com Belgium 02-7451611 questions.BE@support.sonyericsson.com Brazil 4001-0444 questions.BR@support .sonyericsson.com Canada 1-866-766-9374 questions.CA@support .sonyeri[...]

56 Hong Kong 8203 8863 questions.HK@support .sonyericsson.com Hungary 06 1 437 7300 questions.HU@support .sonyericsson.com India 39011111 (Add STD code from a GSM connection) questions.IN@support.sonyericsson.com Indonesia 021-2701388 questions.ID@support.sonyericsson.com Ireland 1850 545 888 questions.IE@suppor t.sonyericsson.com Italy 06 48895206[...]

57 Romania (+4021) 401 0401 questions.RO@support .sonyericsson.com Russia 8 (495) 787 0986 questions.RU@support.sonyericsson.com Singapore 67440733 questions.SG@support.sonyericsson.com Slovakia 02-5443 6443 questions.SK@support .sonyericsson.com South Africa 0861 632222 questions.ZA@support .sonyericsson.com Spain 902 180 576 questions.ES@support [...]

58 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Please read this information before using your mobile phone. These instructions are intended for your sa fety. Please follow these guidelines. If the product has been subject to any of the conditions li sted below or you have any doubt as to its proper function make sure you have the product checked by a cer[...]

59 • Do not place your prod uct or install wireless equipment in the area abov e an air bag in your car. CHILDREN KEEP OUT OF CHILDRENS REACH. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY W ITH YOUR MOBILE PHONE OR ITS ACCESSORIES. THEY COULD HURT THEMSELVES OR OTHERS, OR COULD ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGE THE MOBILE PHONE OR ACCESSORY. YOUR MOBILE PHONE OR ITS ACCESSOR[...]

60 Talk and standby times depend on several different conditions such as signal strength, operating temperature, application usage patterns, features selected and vo ice or data transmissions when the mobile phone is being used. Turn off your mobile phone before removing the battery. Do not put the battery into your mouth. Batte ry electrolytes ma [...]

61 Emergency calls Mobile phones operate using radi o signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. You sh ould therefore never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essent ial communications (e.g. medical emergencies). Emergency calls may not be possible in all area s, on all cellular networks, or when certain networ k services and[...]

62 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of measurement for the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The SAR value is determ ined at the highest certified power level in laborato ry conditions, but the actual SAR level of the mobile phone while it is operating can be well below this value. This is be[...]

63 Disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment This symbol indicates that all electrical and electronic equipment included shall no t be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be left at the appropriate collection point for recy cling of elec trical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this prod uct is disposed of correctly, you will[...]

64 Accessories Sony Ericsson recommends us e of Sony Ericsson original accessories for safe an d efficient use of its products. Use of third- party accessories may decrease perfor mance or pose a risk to your health or safety. LOUDNESS WARNING: Please adjust the audio volume ca utiously when using third-party audio accessories to avoid volume level[...]

65 Sony Ericsson and its th ird party suppliers and licensors are the sole and exclusive owner of and retain al l rights, title and interest in an d to the Software. Sony Ericsson, and, to the extent that the Software contains material or code of a third party, such third party, shall be entitled third party bene ficiaries of these terms. The valid[...]

66 Please note that some of your personal settings, downloads or other information may be lost when your Sony Ericsson Product is repaired or replaced . At present Sony Ericsson may be prevented by applicable law, othe r regulation or technical restrictions from making a backup copy of certain downloads. Sony Ericsson does not take any responsibi l[...]

67 A rechargeable battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times. However, it will eventuall y wear out – this is not a defect. When the talk-time or standby time is noticeably shorter, it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson recommends that you use only batteries and charge rs approved by Sony Ericsson. Minor variations in dis[...]

68 Some countries/states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequent ial damages, or limita tion of the duration of implied warranties, so the prec eding limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The warranty provided does not affe ct the consumer's statutory rights under applicable legislation in force, nor the [...]

69 Declaration of Conformity J110i We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole respon sibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAA 1002042-BV and in combination with our accesso ries, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with th e appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010[...]

70 Declaration of Conformity J120i We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole respon sibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAA 1002041-BV and in combination with our accesso ries, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with th e appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010[...]

71 Index A accessories 64 alarms 44 answering service 29 area information 34 assembling, phone 4 automatic keylock 40 B battery 4 charging 8 inserting 8 use and care 8 C calculator 46 call list 20 call time 25 calling 19 calls call tips 26 conference 23 diverting 21 emergency 21 international 20 missed 20 restricting 23 time 25 two calls at once 22[...]

72 L language 39 writing 14 locks automatic keylock 40 phone lock 40 SIM card lock 40 M master reset 42 memory status 28 menu overview J110 16 menu overview J120 17 messaging add item 31 add symbol 31 before you use 30 change language 31 deleting 33 delivery report 32 forwarding 33 messaging tips 34 receiving 32 replying 32 saving 33 sending 30 tex[...]

73 SIM card 6 locking 41 unblocking 40 SOS numbers 21 speed dialling 28 standby mode 5, 7 stopwatch 45 T time 38 time format 39 troubleshooting 47 turn the phone on 5 V vibrating alert 38 voicemail 29 volume loudspeaker 20 ringtone 37 W wallpaper 38 This is the Internet version of the User' s guide. © Print only for private use.[...]