Sony Ericsson J210i manual

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1 Contents Getting to know your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

2 Sony Ericsson GSM 900/1800/1900 Second edition (May 2005) This user guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this user guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current informatio n, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson M[...]

3 Republic of Singapore Pat. No. 51383; Euro. Pat. No. 0 842 463 (969 27260.8) DE/DK, FI, FR, IT, NL, PT, ES, SE, GB; and addi tional patents are pending worldwide. 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 pr ohibited by rights of third parti[...]

4 Getting to know your phone Navigation key YES and NO keys O ption k ey Infrared port This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for priva te use.[...]

5 Assembling your phone Before you can use your phone you need to: • Insert the SIM card. • Attach and charge the battery . User guide symbols The following symbols app ear in this user guide: SIM card and battery information The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you get from your network operator, cont ains information about your su[...]

6 To insert the SIM card and charge the battery This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for priva te use.[...]

7 1 Remove the battery cover as shown in the picture. 2 Insert the SIM card. Make sure the SIM card is placed under the silvery holders. 3 Place the battery on the back of the phone with the label side up and the connectors facing each other . 4 Place the battery cover as s hown in the picture and slide it into place. 5 Connect the char ger to the [...]

8 To turn the phone on and off • Press and hold NO . • Enter your PIN, if requested. • Press and hold NO to turn off the phone. To make and receive calls • Enter the area code and phone number } YES to make the call. } NO to end the call. • When the phone rings } YES . This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for p[...]

9 Icons The following icons appear on the desktop and in standby. T ells you the status of the battery . T ells you the strength of the GSM network signal. Calls – handling of call time, call cost information and ongoing calls. Internet services – gives you access to Internet services. My shortcuts – create your own menu for the functions you[...]

10 Navigating the menus The main menus are shown as icons on the desktop. • Press (navigation key) to go to the desktop or to select highlighted items. •P r e s s to move through the menus. • Press NO to go back one level in the menus. • Press and hold NO to return to standby . Shortcuts From standby, you can use to go directly to a functio[...]

11 Menu overview 1. Calls Missed calls Call list Manage calls T ime and cost Next call Options 2. Internet services Sony Ericsson Bookmarks Push inbox Enter address Resume Select profile Advanced Options 3. My shortcut s Navigation key up Navigation key right Nav . key down Navigation key left 4. Fun & Games Games My pictures More pictures My s[...]

12 Phone language Most SIM cards automatically set the language used in the menu to the language of the country where you bought your SIM card. If this is not the ca se, the predefined language is English. To change the phone language 1 } Settings } YES } Language } YES } Menus } YES . 2 Select a language } YES . More options Press to enter a list [...]

13 Entering letters and characters When writing messages and notes there are two ways to enter letters and characters: • Multitap text input • T9™ T ext Input To enter letters using multitap input • Press - until the desired character appears on the screen. • Press to shift between capital and lower-case letters. • Press and hold - to e[...]

14 To switch between writing methods Before, or while entering letter s, press and hold to switch between writing methods. Options list Press to enter a list of opt ions that offers different alternatives when writing a message. This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for priva te use.[...]

15 Calling Making and receiving calls Before you can make or receive calls, you must turn on the phone and be within range of a network, % 8 To turn the phone on and off . If your subscription includes the Calling Line Identification service and the caller’s number is identified, the number is displayed. If you have saved the number in the phoneb[...]

16 To make international calls 1 Press and hold until a + si gn appears on the screen. 2 Enter the country code, area code (without the leading zero) and phone number } YES . Emergency calls Your phone supports the intern ational emergency numbers, 112, 911 and 08. These numbers can nor mally be used to make an emergency call in any country, with o[...]

17 To clear the call list } Calls } YES } Options } YES } Clear call list } YES . Phonebook Your phone has a phonebook in which you can save numbers and accompanying names (an entry). To save a number to gether with a name 1 } Phonebook } YES } Add number } YES . 2 Select Add new? or select any of the numbers from the list by pressing YES . 3 Enter[...]

18 To call a number sa ved in the phonebook 1 } Phonebook } YES } Find and call } YES . 2 Enter the name or the first letter of the na me } YES . 3 If the name displayed is not the one you want, press or until you find the correct name and number . 4 } YES to make the call. Speed dialling You can save the phone numbers that you wish to reach easily[...]

19 To edit an entry in the phonebook 1 } Phonebook } YES } Find and edit } YES . 2 Enter the name or the first letter of the na me } YES . 3 } YES to select the entry . 4 } Edit } YES . 5 When you have finished editing } YES to save your changes. To delete an entry from the phonebook 1 } Phonebook } YES } Find and edit } YES . 2 Enter the name or t[...]

20 Choosing where to save an entry • T o save the number in the position suggested } YES . • T o save the number in another position, press to delete the position number , enter a new position number } YES . • T o save the number in the pho ne memory , you first need to know how many positions you have got on your SIM card. Y ou can check thi[...]

21 Groups You can create a group of phone book entries. You can then send a text message to all member s of that group at the same time % 31 Text messages . To create a new group 1 } Phonebook } YES } Groups } YES } Add new? } YES . 2 Enter a name for the group } YES . 3 } Add new? } YES . 4 Select an entry in your phonebook } YES . 5 T o add the n[...]

22 To check the call time and reset timer 1 } Calls } YES } Time and cost } YES } Call timers } YES . 2 Select an option } YES . 3 Select Reset timers to reset the call time meter . Call cost and cost information Check with your network opera tor or service provider for information about these services. To check the call cost and reset cost meter 1[...]

23 Credit limit for calls You can enter a total amount of money that can be used for making calls. When the amount reaches zero, no more calls can be made. Please note that the credit limit is only an estimated value. To set a credit limit 1 } Calls } YES } Time and cost } YES } Call costs } YES } Set credit } YES . 2 Enter your PIN2 } YES . 3 Sele[...]

24 To turn on a call divert 1 } Calls } YES } Manage calls } YES } Divert calls } YES . 2 Select a call category and then a divert alternative } YES . 3 Select Activate } YES . 4 Enter the phone number to which you want your calls to be diverted } YES , or retrieve it from the phonebook. To turn off a call divert 1 } Calls } YES } Manage calls } YE[...]

25 Call waiting service If the call waiting service is ac tivated, you hear a beep if you receive a second call dur ing an ongoing call. To activate or deacti vate the call waiting service } Calls } YES } Manage calls } YES } Call waiting } YES . To make a second call 1 } YES to put the ongoing call on hold. You can only put one call on hold. 2 Ent[...]

26 Conference calls You can have a joint convers ation (conference call) with up to five people. You can al so put a conference on hold and make another call. Creating a conference call To create a conference call, you must first have one ongoing call and one call on hold. To join the two calls into a conference call Press } Join calls } YES . To a[...]

27 To start a private conversation 1 Press } Extract part to select the participant that you want to talk with. 2 } Join calls to resume the conference call. Restricted dialling You can use the restri ct calls service to restrict outgoing and incoming calls. To use this se rvice, you need a password which you get from your service provider. The fol[...]

28 Fixed dialling The fixed dialling function allo ws calls to be made only to certain numbers saved on the SIM card. Fixed dialling requires a SIM card that allows fixed numbers to be saved. The fi xed numbers are protected by your PIN2. You can save partial numbers or numbers with question marks. • Partial numbers: Saving 0123456 allows calls t[...]

29 To add a group 1 } Calls } YES } Manage calls } YES } Closed groups } YES } Edit list } YES . 2 } Add new? } YES . 3 Enter the name of the user group } YES . 4 Enter the index number } YES . Y ou get the index number from your operator . To activate a group 1 } Calls } YES } Manage calls } YES } Closed groups } YES } Edit list } YES . 2 Select a[...]

30 Additional calling functions Tone signals You can use telephone banking services or control an answering machine by sendi ng tone signals (also known as DTMF tones or touc h tones) during a call. To send and clear tones • Press the number keys - , and . • T o clear the display after a call } NO . Notepad You can use the pho ne to make a note[...]

31 Messaging Service numbers You must have a service centre number before you can send a text message. This number is provided by your operator. If it is not saved on your SIM card , you must specify the number yourself. To check the number to your service centre 1 } Messaging } YES } Text message } YES } Options } YES } Service centres } YES . If [...]

32 3 Select Add symbol or Insert item } YES . 4 Select Picture , Sound effect , Melody or Animation } YES . 5 Select an object or symbol } YES . } YES again to confirm. Sending a text me ssage to a group You can send text messages to gr oups that you have specified and saved in your phonebook, % 21 Groups . You will be charged for each group member[...]

33 Long messages The maximum number of charac ters that a text message can contain depends on the wr iting language. You can send a longer message by linking two or more messages. You are charged for the number of linked messages. To turn long messages on } Messaging } YES } Text message } YES } Options } YES } Long messages } YES } On } YES . Mess[...]

34 Templates If you have one or more messages that you send often, you can save these as templates. To create a template 1 } Messaging } YES } Text message } YES } Templates } YES } Add new? } YES . 2 Enter the message } YES to save the template. To use a template Select a template from the Templates list in the Messaging menu, and proceed as descr[...]

35 To forward a message 1 When you have read the message } YES . 2 } Forward } YES . Continue in the same way as when sending a new text message. To call a phone number found in a message When the number is highlighted } YES . To call the sender of the message 1 When you have read the message } YES . 2 } Call } YES . To delete a message When you ha[...]

36 Before you start Make sure you have the following settings: • An address to your service centre. • A specific W AP profile for multimedia messages. To enter the servic e centre address } Messaging } YES } Picture message } YES } Option s } YES } Message server } YES . To select or enter settings for MMS 1 } Messaging } YES } Picture message [...]

37 4 } YES to add other items or more options. 5 } Send message } YES . Enter the recipient’ s phone number or retrieve it from the phonebook by pressing } YES . To view a picture message } YES . the message is automaticall y displayed. Press any key to stop. When you have viewed a picture message, you can use the navigation key to scroll through[...]

38 Personalizing your phone Themes You can change the appearance of the display by using themes. Your phone comes with a num ber of predefined themes. To select a theme } Fun & Games } YES } Themes } YES . To adjust the display contrast } Settings } YES } Display } YES } Contrast } YES . Pictures Your phone comes with a numbe r of pictures. All[...]

39 To view your pictures 1 } Fun & Games } YES } My pictures } YES . 2 The pictures are shown in th umbnail view . T o get a full view } YES . To select a picture as wallpaper 1 } Settings } YES } Display } YES } Wallpaper } YES } Select picture } YES . 2 Select a picture } YES . To turn the wallpaper on or off } Settings } YES } Display } YES [...]

40 To receive a picture via the infrared port 1 From standby, press , scroll to Turn on infrared } YES . 2 When you receive the picture } YES to save it in My pictures , % 45 The infrar ed port . To receive a picture via a message When you receive a picture via a message, a new message appears in your inbox. Highlight the picture in the message by [...]

41 To turn the ringtone on or off Press or press and hold from standby, and select Turn on silent or Turn off silent . All signals except the alarm signal are turned off. To compose your own ringtone You can compose your own personal ringtones. Options available when composing a ringtone are: • Press a key to enter a note. Press and hold the key [...]

42 To send a melody 1 } Fun & Games } YES } My sounds } YES . 2 Select a melody and press . 3 } Send } YES . 4 Select a transfer method. To receive a sound or melody via the infrared port 1 From standby, press } Turn on infrared } YES . 2 When you receive the sound or melody } YES to save it in My sounds . Increasing ring You can choose a ringt[...]

43 To set the vibrating alert 1 } Settings } YES } Sounds & alerts } YES } Vibrating alert } YES . 2 Select the setting you want } YES . Display light The display light can be set to On or Automatic . Automatic is the default setting for the di splay light and is designed to optimize standby time. In automa tic mode, the display light is turned[...]

44 To set the date format } Settings } YES } Time and date } YES } Date format } YES . Answering mode When using a portable handsfre e kit, you can choose to answer a call by pressing any key (except the NO key), or setting the phone to answer the call automatically. To select answering mode } Settings } YES } Handsfree } YES } Answering mode } YES[...]

45 To rename a profile } Settings } YES } Profiles } YES } Edit profile } YES } Profile name } YES . To reset all profiles } Settings } YES } Profiles } YES } Reset profiles } YES . Master reset You can reset all the settings in the phone to the way they were when you bought you r phone by selecting Reset settings . If you also want to delete all p[...]

46 Internet Setting up the Internet In order to use the Internet the following are required: • A phone subscription that supports data transmission. • Settings entered in your phone. • Y ou may also have to register as an Internet user with your service provider or network operator . Receiving settings in a text message Your GSM network opera[...]

47 To use the wizard fo r setting up Internet 1 } Internet services } YES } homepage (for example Sony Ericsson ) } YES . The wizard now starts if no settings exist. 2 Enter and save settings when asked, press YES to confirm. Advanced setting information Some advanced settings that are described in the following texts may not be mandatory, please c[...]

48 You can choose from GPRS data or GSM data account types. If you want to change access t ype, you have to create a new data account and select the access type you want to use. GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Serv ice) allows fast and efficient access where you can always be onl ine. You need a subscription that supports GPRS. GPRS settings that a[...]

49 • DNS address – if the network does not provide the IP address to the DNS server automatica lly , you may enter it here. • Advan. settings (Advanced settings) – these are optional. Consult your network operator . GSM GSM settings include some settings that are similar to GPRS settings and some that ar e GSM specific as follows: • Phone[...]

50 Preferred service You can set GPRS or GSM as the preferred service. To select preferred service } Connectivity } YES } Data comm. } YES } Pref. service } YES and select GPRS and GSM or GSM only } YES . Internet profile settings The Internet settings are stored in an Internet profile. In most cases you only need to use one profile to access the I[...]

51 To edit an existing profile When selecting an existing pr ofile, you can do the following: • Rename – Change the name of the profile. • Connect using – Select data account. • IP address – W AP gateway server address. • Advanced – More profile se ttings, see below . • Delete – Remove the profile. To use advanced profile settin[...]

52 Trusted certificates To establish a secure connecti on when using certain Internet services, for example banking or shopping, you need certificates in your phone. To check the certific ates in your phone } Internet services } YES } Options } YES } Common } YES } Security } YES } Trusted certif. } YES . Using the Internet browser Settings may alr[...]

53 To stop browsing • Press and hold NO or • Press } Exit browser . Options when browsing When you have started browsi ng, you can reach different browsing options by pressing . The options menu is dynamic. Its content may vary depending on which site you are visiting. The options menu contains the following: • Bookmarks – Add the site you [...]

54 Using bookmarks You use bookmarks in your mobi le phone just as you do with a PC Internet browser. Y ou can have up to 25 bookmarks. To work with bookmarks 1 } Internet services } YES } Bookmarks } YES . 2 Select the bookmark you want to work with } . 3 } Go to , Edit , Delete , Send as text msg , or Set as homepg } YES . Downloading You can dow[...]

55 Stored information The following information can be saved in your phone: • Cache – improves memory efficiency . • Passwords – improves server access efficiency . • Cookies – improves site access efficiency . It is advisable to clear any sensitive information about previously visited Internet services. To allow Internet information in[...]

56 More features Keypad lock To lock the keypad Press } Lock keypad } YES . To unlock the keypad Press } Unlock keypad? } YES . Alarm clock The alarm clock rings even if the phone is set to silent or turned off. To set an alarm 1 } Organizer } YES } Alarms } YES } Alarm or Recurrent alarm } YES . 2 Enter the time } YES and day , if the alarm is rec[...]

57 Stopwatch The stopwatch is turned off when you answer an incoming call or when you exit the stopwatch menu. To use the stopwatch } Organizer } YES } Stopwatch } YES then press: • t o r e s e t . • to save up to nine lap times. • YES to start, stop or re-start. • NO to stop. • or to check saved lap times. Calculator The phone has a buil[...]

58 Calendar In the calendar you can add task s for things that you have to remember. The tasks can be edited or deleted. To add a task 1 } Organizer } YES } Calendar } YES . 2 } Add task? } YES . 3 Enter a description } YES . 4 Enter the start/end dates and times } YES . 5 } Continue? } YES . 6 Set a reminder , if required, or press None to save. T[...]

59 Games Information and games controls is given in help texts for each game. To start a game 1 } Fun & Games } YES } Games } YES . 2 Select a game } YES . 3 Select New game or Resume game } YES . This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for priva te use.[...]

60 Security SIM card lock The SIM card lock protects your subscription, but not your phone itself, from unauthorized use. If you change SIM cards, the phone still works with the new SIM card. PIN and PUK code Most SIM cards are locked at th e time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to en ter a “PIN” (Personal Identity Number) eve[...]

61 PIN2 Certain services are pr otected by a second PIN. To edit your PIN2 } Settings } YES } Locks } YES } SIM lock } YES } Change PIN2 } YES . To turn the SIM card lock on or off 1 } Settings } YES } Locks } YES } SIM lock } YES } Protection } YES . 2 } On or Off } YES . 3 Enter your PIN } YES . Phone lock The phone lock protects the phone agains[...]

62 To set the phone lock 1 } Settings } YES } Locks } YES } Phone lock } YES } Protection } YES . 2 Select an alternative } YES . 3 Enter the phone lock code } YES . Editing the phone lock code It is important that you re member your new code. If you should forget it, you have to hand in your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To edit your[...]

63 Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problem s that you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most of the problems you can easily correct yourself. The phone cannot be switched on Recharge or replace the battery % 6 To insert the SIM card and charge the battery . No indication o[...]

64 Error messages Insert SIM There is no SIM card in the phone, it may need cleaning or you may have inserted it incorrectly, % 6 To insert the SIM card and charge the battery . Insert correct SIM card The phone is set to work only wi th certain SIM cards. Insert the correct SIM card. Inactive SIM The SIM card is not activated. Contact your network[...]

65 PIN blocked/PIN2 blocked You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly three times in a row. To unblock, % 60 SIM card lock . PUK blocked – contact operator You entered your personal unblocking key code (PUK) incorrectly 10 times in a row. Contact your network operator or service provider. Phone locked The phone is locked. To unlock the phone,[...]

66 Additional information Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site On www.SonyEricsson.com/support there is a section where help and tips are only a few cl icks away. Here you find the latest software updates and ti ps on how to use your product more efficiently. Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Please read this informat ion before using your mobile ph[...]

67 Antenna Only use an antenna that has bee n specifically designed by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Us e of unauthorised or modified antennas could damage your mobile phone and ma y violate regulations, causing loss of performance and SA R levels above the recommended limits (see below). Efficient use Hold your mobile phone as you w ould an[...]

68 Variations in SAR bel ow the radio frequency exposure guidelines do not mean that there ar e variations in safe ty. While there may be differences in SAR levels amon g mobile phones, all Sony Ericsson mobile phone models are designed to meet radi o frequency exposure guidelines. A separate leaflet with SAR inform ation for this m obile phone mod[...]

69 CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH YOUR MOBILE PHONE OR ITS ACCESSORIES. THEY COULD HURT THEMSELVES OR OTHERS, OR COULD ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGE THE MOBILE PHONE OR ACCESSORY. YOUR MO BILE PHONE OR ITS ACCESSORY MAY CO NTAIN SMALL PARTS THAT COULD BE DETACHED AND CREATE A CHOKING HAZARD. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment [...]

70 Emergency calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditi ons. Therefore you shoul d never rely solely upon any mobile phone fo r essential communica tions (e.g. medical emergencies). Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular networks or when certain network services and/or mo bile p[...]

71 Disposing of the battery Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Ericsson Call Center for information. The battery should never be pl aced in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available. End User Licence Agreement This wireless device (“Device”) c ontains software owned by Sony Erics[...]

72 Limited Warranty Sony Ericsson Mobile Communica tions AB, S-221 88 Lund, Sweden, (Sony Ericsson), provides this Limi ted Warranty for your mobile phone and original accessory delivered wi th your mobile phone (hereinafter referred to as “Product”). Should your Product need wa rranty service, please re turn it to the dealer from whom it was p[...]

73 Conditions 1 The warranty is valid onl y if the original proof of purchase issued to the original purchas er by an, for this Product, Sony Ericsson authorised dealer, specifying the date of purchase and serial number**, is presented with the Pr oduct to be repaired or replaced. Sony Ericsson reserves the right to refuse wa rranty service if this[...]

74 5 This warranty does not cover Product fa ilures caused by installations, modifications, or repair or opening of the Product performed by a non-Sony Ericsson authorised person. 6 The warranty does not cover Pr oduct failures which have been caused by use of accessories or other peripheral devices which are not Ericsson or Sony Eri csson branded [...]

75 ** In some countries/regions additiona l information is requested. If so, this is clearly shown on t he valid proof of purchase. FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to t he following two conditions: (1) This device may not caus e harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interfer[...]

76 Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet S-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole resp onsibility that our product Sony Ericsson ty pe AAB-1021062-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1, EN 3[...]

77 Index A alarm clock 56 animations 39 answering mode 44 ask to save 18 assembling, phone 6 automatic redialling 15 B battery charging 7 inserting 7 use and care 70 buttons 8 C calculator 57 calendar 58 call costs 21 credit limit 23 minute minder 42 call time 21 calling from call list 16 calls accept 29 answering 15 automatic redialling 15 diverti[...]

78 E emergency calls 16 emergency numbers 16 error messages 64 F fixed dialling 28 G games 59 memory status 62 GPRS 48 groups closed user groups 28 conference calls 26 groups. see phonebook 21 GSM 49 GSM frequencies 2 H handsfree 44 I icons, in display 9 infrared port 45 Internet bookmarks 53 downloading 54 options 53 security 51 setting up 46 K ke[...]

79 O own number 44 P personal ringtones 17 phone language 12 phone lock 61 phone overview 8 phonebook 17 ask to save 18 card memory 19 delete a phone number 19 edit a name 19 edit a phone number 19 groups 21 memory 19 memory status 62 phone memory 19 replacing entries 20 shortcuts 18 sort order 19 Picture message 35 pictures 38 animations 39 exchan[...]

80 T text messages call phone number 35 delete 35 forward 35 insert item 31 memory status 62 options 33 reply 34 save 35 send 31 themes 38 memory status 62 time settings 43 U unblocking PIN 7 V vibrating alert 43 voice mail 21 W warranty 72 This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for priva te use.[...]