Sony Ericsson W890i manual

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Contents Getting started ......................5 Assembly ........................................5 Turning on the phone .....................6 Help in your phone .........................7 Charging the battery.......................7 Phone overview ..............................8 Menu overview ............................. 10 Navigation ..........[...]

Music and video controls ............. 40 TrackID™ ..................................... 43 Radio ............................................ 44 PlayNow™ .................................... 44 Ringtones and melodies ............... 45 MusicDJ™ .................................... 45 Sound recorder ............................ 46 Games .....[...]

Sony Ericsson W890i UMTS 2100 GSM EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, ma[...]

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Getting started Assembly Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIM card and the battery. To insert the SIM card 1 Unlock the battery cover locks on both sides. 2 Remove the battery cover. 3 Slide the SIM card into its holder with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. To insert the battery 1 Insert the battery with the label side[...]

Turning on the phone To turn on the phone 1 Press and hold down . 2 Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested and select OK . 3 Select a language. 4 Select Yes to use the setup wizard while settings are downloaded. If you want to correct a mistake when you enter your PIN, press . SIM card The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you get from yo[...]

Help in your phone Help and information are available in your phone. See Navigation on page 12. To use the setup wizard 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Setup wizard . 2 Select an option. To view information about functions • Scroll to a function and select Info , if available. In some cases, Info appears under O[...]

Phone overview 1 On/off key 13 14 16 15 12 11 10 3 2 9 4 5 6 1 8 7 2 Video call camera 3 Walkman® key 4 Selection keys 5 Call key 6 Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable 7 Activity menu key 8 Memory card slot (under the cover) 9 Keylock key 10 Ear speaker 11 Screen light sensor 12 Screen 13 End key 14 C key (Clear) 15 Navigation key, Walk[...]

17 Main camera 20 18 19 21 17 18 Battery cover locks 19 Volume, digital zoom keys 20 Camera key 21 Strap hole Getting started 9 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.[...]

Menu overview PlayNow™ Camera Radio Calls ** All Answered Dialled Missed Internet Messaging Write new Inbox Email Web feeds Drafts Outbox Sent messages Saved messages My friends* Call voicemail Templates Manage messages Settings Contacts Myself New contact Organizer File manager ** Alarms Applications Video call Calendar Tasks Notes Synchronizati[...]

Screen saver Clock size Brightness Edit line names* Calls Speed dial Smart search Divert calls Switch to line 2* Manage calls Time & cost* Show/hide my no. Handsfree Connectivity Bluetooth USB Phone name Network sharing Synchronization Device management Mobile networks Internet settings Streaming settings Message settings* Accessories * Some me[...]

Navigation The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. To navigate the phone menus 1 From standby select Menu . 2 Use the navigation key to move through the menus. To select actions on the screen • Select an action shown at the bottom of the screen by pressing the left or right selection key, or the centre navigation key. To vi[...]

To edit a navigation key shortcut 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Shortcuts . 2 Scroll to an option and select Edit . 3 Scroll to a menu option and select Shortc. . Activity menu The activity menu gives you quick access to certain functions. To open the activity menu • Press . Activity menu tabs • New events ?[...]

To remove a memory card • Open the cover and press the edge of the memory card to release and remove it. To view memory card options 1 From standby select Menu > Organizer > File manager > the On memory card tab. 2 Select Options . Handling files You can move and copy files between your phone, a computer and a memory card. Files are save[...]

To move a file in the file manager 1 From standby select Menu > Organizer > File manager . 2 Find a file and select Options > Manage file > Move . 3 Select an option. To select more than one file in a folder 1 From standby select Menu > Organizer > File manager . 2 Scroll to a folder and select Open . 3 Select Options > Mark &g[...]

5 Press to accept a suggestion. To enter text using multitap 1 From standby select, for example, Menu > Messaging > Write new > Text message . 2 If is displayed, press and hold down to change to multitap text input. 3 Press – repeatedly until the desired letter appears. 4 When a word is written, press to add a space. To add words to the [...]

To re-dial a number • When Retry? appears select Yes . Do not hold your phone to your ear when waiting. When the call connects, your phone gives a loud signal. To answer a call • Press . To reject a call • Press . To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. To mute the microphone during a call 1 Press a[...]

To view your local emergency numbers 1 From standby select Menu > Contacts . 2 Scroll to New contact and select Options > Special numbers > Emergency nos. . Video call See a person on the screen during calls. Both parties need a subscription that supports the 3G (UMTS) service, and you need to be within range of a 3G (UMTS) network. 3G (UM[...]

5 Select a number option. 6 Scroll between tabs and select the fields to add information. 7 Select Save . Calling contacts To call a phone contact 1 From standby select Menu > Contacts . 2 Scroll to a contact and press . To go directly to a contact, from standby press and hold down – . To call a SIM contact from phone contacts 1 From standby s[...]

To copy names and numbers to the SIM card 1 From standby select Menu > Contacts . 2 Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Copy to SIM . 3 Select an option. When you copy all contacts from your phone to the SIM card, all existing SIM card information is replaced. To automatically save names and phone numbers on the SIM card [...]

2 Scroll to a contact and select Options > Send contact . 3 Select a transfer method. Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select. Sorting contacts To select the sort order for contacts 1 From standby select Menu > Contacts . 2 Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Sort order . 3 Select an opti[...]

4 Select a transfer method. Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select. Groups You can create a group of phone numbers and email addresses from Phone contacts to send messages to. See Messaging on page 28. You can also use groups (with phone numbers) when you create accepted callers lists. See Accept calls on page 26. To[...]

To speed dial • From standby enter the position number and press . Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail message when you cannot answer a call. To enter your voicemail number 1 From standby select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Voicemail number . 2 Enter the number and select OK . To c[...]

Voice dialling You can hear your recorded contact name when you receive a call from that contact. To voice dial 1 From standby press and hold down a volume key. 2 Wait for the tone and say a recorded name, for example “John mobile”. The name is played back to you and the call is connected. The magic word You can record and use a voice command a[...]

4 Follow the instructions that appear and select Cont. . Wait for the tone and say “Busy”, or another word. 5 Select Yes to accept or No for a new recording. 6 Follow the instructions that appear and select Cont. . 7 Select where your voice answering is to be activated. To answer a call using voice commands • Say “Answer”. To reject a cal[...]

To end an ongoing call and answer a second call • During the call, select Replace active call . Handling two voice calls You can have calls ongoing and on hold at the same time. To switch between two calls • During the call, press . To join two calls • During the call, select Options > Join calls . To connect two calls • During the call,[...]

To add numbers to the accepted callers list 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the Calls tab > Manage calls > Accept calls > Only from list . 2 Scroll to New and select Add . 3 Select a contact or Groups . See Groups on page 22. To accept all calls • From standby select Menu > Settings > the Calls tab > Manage calls &[...]

4 Select OK again to confirm. To save a fixed number 1 From standby select Menu > Contacts . 2 Scroll to New contact and select Options > Special numbers > Fixed dialling > Fixed numbers > New number . 3 Enter the information and select Save . Call time and cost During a call, the duration of the call is shown. You can check the dura[...]

Text messages Text messages can contain simple pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies. Before you use messaging You must have a service centre number. The number is supplied by your service provider and is usually saved on the SIM card. If the number to your service centre is not saved on your SIM card, you must enter the number yourself[...]

Picture messages Picture messages can contain text, pictures, slides, sound recordings, video clips, signatures and attachments. You can send picture messages to a mobile phone or an email address. Before you use picture messaging You must set an MMS profile and the address of your message server. If no MMS profile or message server exists, you can[...]

Message options You can set standard options for all messages or choose specific settings each time you send a message. To set text message options 1 From standby select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Text message . 2 Scroll to an option and select Edit . To set picture message options 1 From standby select Menu > Messaging > Settings[...]

3 Select a recipient and select Send . Email You can use standard email functions and your computer email address in your phone. Before you use email You can use the setup wizard to check if settings are available for your email account or you can enter them manually. You can also receive settings at www.sonyericsson.com/support . To create an emai[...]

To view an attachment in an email message • When you view the message, select Options > Attachments > Use > View . To save an attachment in an email message • When you view the message, select Options > Attachments > Use > Save . Synchronizing email Email can be synchronized with a Microsoft Exchange Server (Microsoft® Outloo[...]

To enter My friends server settings 1 From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > Configure . 2 Scroll to a setting and select Add . To log in to the My friends server • From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > Log in . To log out of the My friends server • Select Options > Log out . To add a chat contact[...]

To add a chat group 1 From standby select Menu > Messaging > My friends > the Chat groups tab > Options > Add chat group . 2 Select an option. Conversation history is saved between log out and when you log in again to let you return to chat messages from previous conversations. To save a conversation 1 From standby select Menu > M[...]

Using the camera To activate the camera • From standby press . To take a picture 1 Activate the camera and press or to scroll to . 2 Press to take a picture. 3 The picture is automatically saved. Do not record with a strong light source in the background. Use a support or the self-timer to avoid a blurred picture. To record a video clip 1 Activat[...]

Transferring pictures Transfer to and from your computer You can use Bluetooth™ wireless technology and the USB cable to transfer pictures and video clips between your computer and phone. See Bluetooth™ wireless technology on page 50 and Using the USB cable on page 52 for more information. You can view, enhance and organize your pictures and vi[...]

To receive a picture or video clip • Follow the instructions that appear. Camera printing You can print camera pictures using the USB cable connected to a compatible printer. You can also print using a Bluetooth compatible printer. To print camera pictures using the USB cable 1 From standby select Menu > Media and scroll to Photo > Camera a[...]

5 For each picture you want to tag, use or to scroll to the picture and press the centre navigation key. To create a new photo tag 1 From standby select Menu > Media and scroll to Photo > Camera album . 2 Scroll to a month and a picture. Select View . 3 Press and select Options > New tag . 4 Enter a name and select OK . 5 Select an icon. 6[...]

Entertainment To navigate your media see Navigation on page 12. Stereo portable handsfree To use the handsfree • Connect the portable handsfree. Music stops when you receive a call and resumes when the call has ended. Walkman® player To play music 1 From standby select Menu > Media > Music . 2 Scroll to a title and select Play . To stop pl[...]

Browsing files Music and video files are saved and categorized. • Artists – list tracks you have transferred using Media Manager. • Albums – list music tracks by album in your phone and on a memory card. • Tracks – list all music tracks in your phone and on a memory card. • Audio books – list audio books you have transferred from yo[...]

5 Select Create to view the playlist in the Walkman® player. 6 Select Options > Save playlist . To add files to a playlist 1 From standby select Menu > Media and scroll to Music > Playlists . 2 Select a playlist. 3 Select Add music . 4 Scroll to a track and select Mark . 5 Select Add to add the track to the playlist. To remove tracks from[...]

2 Select a language and click OK. 3 Click Install Sony Ericsson Media Manager and follow the instructions. To use Media Manager 1 Connect the phone to a computer with the USB cable that came with the phone. 2 Computer: Start/Programs/ Sony Ericsson/Media Manager . 3 Phone: Select Mass storage . The phone will shut down in this mode but will restart[...]

Radio Do not use your phone as a radio in places where this is prohibited. To listen to the radio 1 Connect the handsfree to the phone. 2 From standby select Menu > Radio . To change the volume • When the radio is playing, press the volume keys up or down. To automatically search for channels • When the radio is playing, select Search . To m[...]

phone bill or prepay card is debited when a purchase is accepted. To download a music file 1 When you have listened to a music file preview, you can agree to accept the conditions. 2 Select Yes to download. 3 A text message is sent to confirm payment and the file is made available to download. Ringtones and melodies To set a ringtone 1 From standby[...]

Break . You compose a melody by adding music blocks to the tracks. To compose a melody 1 From standby select Menu > Entertainment > MusicDJ™ . 2 Select to Insert , Copy or Paste blocks. 3 Use , , or to scroll between the blocks. 4 Select Options > Save melody . Sound recorder You can record a voice memo or a call. Recorded sounds can als[...]

To set permissions for a Java application 1 From standby select Menu > Organizer > Applications . 2 Scroll to an application and select Options > Permissions . 3 Set permissions. Java application screen size Some Java applications are designed for a specific screen size. For more information, contact the application vendor. To set the scre[...]

To enter a phone name 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the Connectivity tab > Phone name . 2 Enter the phone name and select OK . Using the Internet To start browsing 1 From standby select Menu > Internet . 2 Select Options > Go to . 3 Select an option. To exit the browser • When you browse the Internet, select Options > [...]

2 Select Options > Advanced > Keypad mode > Shortcuts . Key Shortcut Bookmarks - Enter text to Enter address , Search Internet or search in Bookmarks . Fullscreen or Landscape or Normal screen . Zoom Pan & zoom (when Smart- Fit is off). To make a call while browsing • When you browse the Internet, press . To save a picture from a Web[...]

2 Scroll to a feed and select Options > Schedule update . 3 Select an option. To update Web feeds manually 1 From standby select Menu > Messaging > Web feeds . 2 Scroll to a feed and select Options > Update . 3 Select an option. Web feeds in standby You can show news updates on the standby screen. To show Web feeds in standby • From s[...]

To pair the phone with a device 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the Connectivity tab > Bluetooth > My devices . 2 Scroll to New device and select Add to search for available devices. 3 Select a device. 4 Enter a passcode, if required. To allow connection to the phone 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the Connectivity[...]

File transfer You can synchronize and transfer files using Bluetooth wireless technology. See Synchronization using a computer on page 53. Using the USB cable You can connect your phone to a computer with the USB cable to transfer files using Mass storage or Media transfer . You can also synchronize, transfer files and use your phone as a modem usi[...]

3 Phone: Select Media transfer and the phone will remain activated during file transfer. 4 Computer: Wait until the phone memory and memory card appear as external disks in Windows Explorer . 5 Drag and drop selected files between the phone and the computer. To disconnect the USB cable safely 1 Right-click the removable disk icon in Windows Explore[...]

www.sonyericsson.com/support to download the software. You need one of these operating systems to use the PC Suite on your computer: • Windows XP (Pro and Home), Service Pack 2 or higher • Windows Vista (32 bit and 64 bit versions of: Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home Premium, Home Basic) To install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite 1 Turn on your [...]

2 Scroll to an account and select Start . Synchronization using a Microsoft® Exchange Server You can access and synchronize corporate exchange information such as email, contacts and calendar entries with a Microsoft® Exchange Server using your phone. For more information on synchronization settings, contact your IT administrator. Before you star[...]

2 Select Software version . To use Update service using the phone 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Update service . 2 Select Search for update and follow the instructions that appear. To use Update service using a USB cable 1 Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support or click the Sony Ericsson Update service in the PC Sui[...]

Location services You can get help to find your way, view your approximate location and save your favourite locations. With the accessory GPS Enabler HGE-100 you can get more exact information about your current location. Some features of Location services use the Internet. Google Maps™ for mobile Google Maps™ lets you view maps and satellite i[...]

4 Find and select an alarm signal. Select Save . To silence the alarm • When the alarm sounds, press any key. • To repeat the alarm, select Snooze . To turn off an alarm • When the alarm sounds, select Turn off . To cancel the alarm 1 From standby select Menu > Organizer > Alarms . 2 Scroll to an alarm and select Turn off . The alarm in[...]

2 Select a date. 3 Scroll to an appointment and select View . To edit an appointment 1 From standby select Menu > Organizer > Calendar . 2 Select a date. 3 Scroll to an appointment and select View . 4 Select Options > Edit . 5 Edit the appointment and confirm each entry. 6 Select Save . To send an appointment 1 From standby select Menu >[...]

Tasks You can add new tasks or reuse existing tasks. To add a task 1 From standby select Menu > Organizer > Tasks . 2 Select New task and select Add . 3 Select an option. 4 Enter details and confirm each entry. To view a task 1 From standby select Menu > Organizer > Tasks . 2 Scroll to a task and select View . To reuse an existing task [...]

Time and date To set the time 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Time & date > Time . 2 Enter the time and select Save . To set the date 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Time & date > Date . 2 Enter the date and select Save . To set the time zone 1 From standby select M[...]

Phone lock You can stop unauthorized use of your phone. Change the phone lock code (0000) to any four-to-eight-digit personal code. It is important that you remember your new code. If you forget it, you have to take your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To use the phone lock 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab &[...]

Troubleshooting Some problems will require you to call your network operator. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support . Common questions I have problems with memory capacity or the phone is working slowly Restart your phone every day to free memory or do a Master reset . Master reset If you select Reset settings , the changes that you h[...]

See Help in your phone on page 7 or go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to order settings and follow the instructions on the screen. See Settings on page 47. How do I turn on and off T9 Text Input when writing? When you enter text, press and hold down . You will see at the top of the screen when T9 Text Input is activated. How do I change phone lang[...]

Where can I find the regulatory information such as my IMEI number if I cannot turn on my phone? Error messages Insert SIM There is no SIM card in your phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly. See Charging the battery on page 7. The SIM card connectors need cleaning. If the card is damaged, contact your network operator. Insert correct SIM ca[...]

that is causing the problem. Please contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service location. Emerg. calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. However, in an emergency, some network operators allow you to call the international emergency number 112. See Emergency calls on page 17. PUK blocked. Contact operator. You [...]

You will be charged for a call to one of our Call Centers according to national rates, including local taxes, unless the phone number is a toll-free number. Country Phone number Email address Argentina 800-333-7427 questions.AR@support.sonyericsson.com Australia 1-300 650-600 questions.AU@support.sonyericsson.com Belgique/België 02-7451611 questio[...]

Pakistan 111 22 55 73 (92-21) 111 22 55 73 questions.PK@support.sonyericsson.com Philippines/Pilipinas 02-6351860 questions.PH@support.sonyericsson.com Polska 0 (prefiks) 22 6916200 questions.PL@support.sonyericsson.com Portugal 808 204 466 questions.PT@support.sonyericsson.com România (+4021) 401 0401 questions.RO@support.sonyericsson.com Рос?[...]

Recommendations for safe use of product (mobile phone, battery, charger and other accessories) • Always treat your product with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place. • Warning! May explode if disposed of in fire. • Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture or humidity. • Do not expose your product to extreme high or low te[...]

Talk and standby times depend on several different conditions such as signal strength, operating temperature, application usage patterns, features selected and voice 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. Battery electrolytes may be t[...]

Efficient use Hold your mobile phone as you would any other phone. Do not cover the top of the phone when it is in use, as this affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than needed, thus shortening talk and standby times. Radio frequency (RF) exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Your mobile phone is a l[...]

equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling t[...]

SONY ERICSSON DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST A SUBSEQUENT USER OF THE DEVICE ACCESSING YOUR INFORMATION AND DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBSEQUENT DISCLOSURE OF SAID INFORMATION EVEN IF A MASTER RESET AND A MEDIA MEMORY FORMAT HAS BEEN PERFORMED. If you are concerned about such potential disclosure retain your device or secure its permanent de[...]

(national rates may apply) or visit www.sonyericsson.com to get further information. Our warranty Subject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, Sony Ericsson warrants this Product to be free from defects in design, material and workmanship at the time of its original purchase by a consumer. This Limited Warranty will last for a period of two [...]

bright or dark dots on the display. These are called defective pixels and occur when individual dots have malfunctioned and can not be adjusted. Two defective pixels are deemed acceptable. Minor variations in camera image appearance may occur between phones. This is nothing uncommon and is not regarded as a defective camera module. 4 Since the cell[...]

sometimes not be possible to repair SIM-locked Products. ** In some countries/regions additional information (such as a valid warranty card) may be requested. FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device[...]

Index A activity menu ......................................... 13 alarms .................................................... 57 answering service..................................23 applications ........................................... 46 appointments ........................................ 58 assembly ........................................[...]

emergency numbers ............................. 17 entering text .......................................... 15 F file manager ........................................... 13 fixed dialling .......................................... 27 flight mode ............................................ 56 G games ................................................[...]

N navigating menus .................................. 12 notes ..................................................... 59 P Phone name .......................................... 47 photo tags ............................................. 38 PhotoDJ™ ............................................. 39 photos blog .......................................[...]

transfer method Bluetooth technology .................... 50 USB ............................................... 52 transferring camera pictures ............................ 37 files ................................................ 52 music ............................................. 43 sound ............................................ 51 turnin[...]