Sony Ericsson Z530i manual

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1 Contents Getting to know your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

2 Sony Ericsson GSM 900/1800/1900 This user guide is pu blished by Sony Ericsso n Mobile Communications AB , without any warranty. Improvem ents and changes to this user guide necessitated by ty pographical errors, inaccu racies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or e quipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Comm unication[...]

3 Getting to know your phone Charger and USB connector V olume button Selection key Back key “Memory Stick Micro” (“M2”) slot Activity menu key Navigation key Selection key Clear key On/off key Earpiece Infrared port Microphone Camera key This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for priva te use.[...]

4 Menu overview PlayNow™* Internet services* Entertainment Online services * Games VideoDJ™ PhotoDJ™ MusicDJ™ Remote control Record sound Demo tour Camera Messaging Write new Inbox My friends* Email Call voicemail Drafts Outbox Sent messages Saved messages Templates Settings Media player File manager *** All tab Pictures... In phone tab Pic[...]

5 Status bar icons Icon Description T ells you the strength of the GSM network signal. T ells you the status of the battery . T ells you the status of the battery charging. Y ou have missed an incoming call. Call and messaging function alerts are off, alarm is still on. Y ou have received a text message. Y ou have received an email message. Y ou ha[...]

6 User guide symbols The following instruction symbol s appear in this user guide: Assembling your phone First insert the SIM card, then insert and charge the battery to use your phone. } Use the navigation key to scroll and select % 1 1 Navigating the menus . Press the navigation key centre. Press the navigation key up. Press the navigation key do[...]

7 To insert the SIM card 1 Slide the cover open and lift it off. 2 Insert the SIM card. Make sure the SIM card is placed under the silvery holders. 3 Place the battery in the phone wi th the label side up and the connectors facing each other . 4 Place the cover on the phone and slide it into place. This is the Internet version of the user’s guide[...]

8 To charge the battery 1 Connect the charger to th e phone. The flash symbol on the charger plug must face upwards. 2 It may take 30 minutes for the battery icon to appear . 3 W ait approximately 2.5 hours or until the battery icon indicates that the battery is fu lly charged. For an indication of charging, press to activate the screen. 4 Remove t[...]

9 "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") Use a "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2 ") to store, for example, pictures. If you use a "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") you can select to automatically store all pictures on the "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") % 36 Camera options . To insert and remove th[...]

10 PIN You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) from your network operator to activa te the services in your phone. Each PIN digit appears as *, un less it starts with emergency number digits, for example 112 or 911. The reason for this is to always let you make em ergency calls without entering aP I N . % 18 Emergency calls . Press to c[...]

11 To make and receive calls Enter the area code and phone number } Call to make the call. } End call to end the call. Wh en the phone rings } Answer to answer the call. For more information % 17 Making and receiving calls . Navigating the menus The main menus are shown as icons on the desktop. Some submenus include tabs that appear on the screen. [...]

12 To create a standby shortcut 1 If, for example, has no predefined shortcut } Yes . 2 Scroll to a function to create a shortcut to } Shortcut . To edit a st andby shortcut 1 } Settings } General } Shortcuts and select an existing shortcut for , or that you want to edit } Edit . 2 Scroll to and se lect a function } Shortcut . Activity menu Use the[...]

13 File manager Files such as pictures, vide os, sounds, themes, games and applications are saved in folders in the phone memory. If you have a "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") inserted you can save the files on the "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"). Unrecognized files are saved in the Other folder. File manager menu ta[...]

14 To check memory status } File manager } More } Memory status . Formatting the "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") You can format a "Memory Stic k Micro" ("M2") if you want to delete all information from it, or if it has been corrupted. To format the "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") } File manager } [...]

15 • Press to add a space. • Press for the most common punctuation marks. • Press and hold to change writing method. T9™ Text Input The T9™ Text Input method uses a built-in dictionary to recognize the most commonly used word for each sequence of key presses. This way, you press each key only once, even if the letter you want is not the f[...]

16 To select another writing method Before, or while entering letters, press and hold to select another writing method. Options when entering letters } More to view options when entering letters. Changing Style-Up™ covers Some kits may include additional Style-Up™ covers. Follow these instructions to change covers. To change the front cover 1 T[...]

17 Calling Making and receiving calls Turn on the phone and make sure that you are within range of a network to make and receive calls % 10 To turn the phone on and off . If your subscription incl udes the Calling Line Identification service and the ca ller’s number is identified, the number is displayed. If the number is saved in Contacts , the [...]

18 To select more op tions during a call } More and select an option. To turn off the microphone Press and hold . T o resume, press and hold again. To use the loudspeaker during a voice call } More } Turn on speaker or } Turn off speaker . Missed calls When you have missed a call, it appears in the Activity menu if New events is set to Activity men[...]

19 To make an emergency call Enter, for example, 112 } Call . To view your loca l emergency numbers } Contacts } Options } Special numbers } Emergency nos. Contacts Choose Phone contacts for detailed information saved in the phone memory or SIM contacts for names and numbers only on the SIM card. To select default contacts 1 } Contacts } Options } [...]

20 To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact 1 } Contacts and select the contact } More } Edit contact . 2 Select the relevant tab, then select Picture or Ringtone } Add . Select a file and } Save . To set the default number for a contact To set the phone number to be displayed first for a contact, } Contacts and scroll to the contact } More } De[...]

21 To copy names and nu mbers to the SIM card 1 } Contacts } Options } Advanced } Copy to SIM . 2 Select Copy all or Copy a number . To copy SIM contacts to phone contacts 1 } Contacts } Options } Advanced } Copy from SIM . 2 Select Copy all or Copy a number . To automatically save to the SIM card 1 } Contacts } Options } Advanced } Auto save on SI[...]

22 To edit a SIM contact 1 If SIM contacts is default, } Contacts or if Phone contacts is default, } Contacts } Options } SIM contacts . 2 Select the name and number you want to edit. 3 } More } Edit contact and edit the name and number . To delete contacts • T o delete a selected contact, press . • T o delete all contacts, } Contacts } Options[...]

23 Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voice message when you cannot answer a call. To enter your voicemail number Press and hold } Yes enter the number } OK . You get the number from your service provider. To call your voicemail service If you have entered your voicemail number, press and hold . To che[...]

24 More than one call Handle more than one call simultaneously. Call waiting service When activated, you hear a beep if you receive a second call. To activate the call waiting service } Settings } Calls } Manage calls } Call waiting } Activate . To make a second call } More } Hold to hold the ongoing call. Enter the number you want to call } Call .[...]

25 Conference calls Start a conference call by jo ining an ongoing call and a call on hold. Put the conference on hol d to call and add up to five participants or just to make another call. To join the two calls into a conference call } More } Join calls . To add a new participant 1 } More } Hold to put the joined calls on hold. 2 } More } Add call[...]

26 Call time During a call, the duration of th e call is shown on the screen. Check the duration of your last call, outgoing calls and the total time. To check the call time } Settings } Calls } Time & cost } Call timers . Closed user groups If your network supports closed user groups, you may be able to call at lower costs. Y ou can save up to[...]

27 Showing or hiding your number If your subscription supports the Calling Line Identification Restriction, you can hide your phone number when making ac a l l . To always show or hide your phone number 1 } Settings } Calls } Show/hide my no. 2 Select Show number , Hide number or Network default . This is the Internet version of the user’s guide [...]

28 Messaging Y our phone supports various messaging services. Contact your service provider about the se rvices you can use, or for more information see www.SonyEricsson.com/support . Text messaging (SMS) Text messages can contain simple pictures, animations, melodies and sound effects. Before you start A service centre numb er is provided by yo ur[...]

29 3 } Continue . (To save the message for later, press and } Yes to save in Drafts .) 4 Select Enter phone no. to enter the recipient’ s number , or Contacts look-up to retrieve a number or group from Contacts. Y ou can also se lect from the last used recipients list. 5 T o change the default options for your message, for example request a read [...]

30 To save an item in a text message 1 While reading a message, select the item } More . 2 Select Use (the phone number you have selected appears) to save a phone number , or Save picture to save a picture, or Save bookmark to save a W eb addr ess. To save messages • T o save a selected message, } More } Save message } Saved messages (SIM card) o[...]

31 Picture messaging (MMS) Picture messages can contain text , pictures, video clips, camera pictures, sound recordings, and signatures. They are sent via MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) to a mobile phone or via email. Before you start If settings are not already in your phone % 44 Settings . Creating and sending picture messages Select to write[...]

32 To save an item in a picture message 1 While reading a message, select the item } More . 2 Select Use to save a phone number , or Save bookmark to save a W eb address, or Save items to save, for example, a picture or sound. Automatic download Select how to download your picture messages. } Messaging } Settings } Picture message } Auto download t[...]

33 Receiving voice messages When you receive an automatically downloaded voice message, it appears in the Activity menu if New events is set to Activity menu . } Play to listen to the message. If New events is set to Popup , you are asked if you want to listen to the voice message. } Yes to play the message now or } No to play it later. Press to cl[...]

34 To receive and read email messages 1 } Messaging } Email } Inbox . 2 If the inbox is empty } Send&rec . If the inbox not is empty } More } Send & receive . 3 Select a message } View to read it. To reply to an email message 1 Open the email message } Reply . 2 Select Write new or Include message . 3 W rite your message } OK } Continue } S[...]

35 Imaging Camera and video recorder Your phone has a digital camera wh ich also works as a digital video recorder. Take pictures a nd record video clips to save, send or use. Use a picture as a screen saver, wallpaper or for a contact. To take pictures and record video clips 1 Press from standby to start the camera. 2 Press or to switch between vi[...]

36 To adjust brightness Use the volume button to incr ease or decrease brightness. Camera options When the camera is activated } More to view options: • View all clips (video). • Shoot mode (video) – select For picture msg or High quality video . • Video size – select Large 176x144 or Small 128x96 . • Night mode – enhance picture or v[...]

37 Pictures and video clips Your phone comes with one or mo re pictures and video clips, which you can delete to free memo ry. All pictures and videos are saved in File manager . You can use a picture as a screen saver, wallpaper, or for a phone contact % 20 To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact . You can send and receive pictures and video c[...]

38 To send a picture or video clip 1 } File manager and select Pictures or Videos . 2 Select a picture or video clip } More } Send . Select a transfer method. To receive and save a picture or video clip • From a message containing the file, % 28 Messaging . • V ia another transfer method, make sure the transfer method is activated and follow th[...]

39 Entertainment Media player Play music and video clips th at you download or receive in a picture message or tran sfer from your computer. The following file types are suppor ted: MP3, MP4, 3GP, AAC, AMR, MIDI, IMY, EMY and WAV (16 kHz maximum sample rate). You can also us e streamed files that are 3GPP compatible. Music and video clips Play musi[...]

40 Media player options When playing a music track } More for the following options: • Minimize – use other applications while playing music. • Information – view information for the current track. • Play mode – set options for Shuffle and Loop . • Equalizer – set treble and bass when playing music. • Sort – choose to sort track[...]

41 To set the vibrating alert 1 } Settings } Sounds & alerts } Vibrating alert . 2 Set this alert to On , On if in Silent or Off . To set sounds and alerts options } Settings } Sounds & alerts , you can set: • Message alert – select mess age notification. • Key sound – select the key press sound. Composing ringtone melodies Compose [...]

42 Sound recorder Record your own memos or calls which can be set as ringtones. To start a sound recording } Entertainment } Record sound . To listen to your recordings 1 } File manager } Sounds and select a recording. 2 } Play to listen to the recording. Press and to go to the previous or next recording. } Stop to stop playback. } More to view opt[...]

43 To start and end an application } File manager } Applications , select an application } Select . Press and hold to end the application. To download a theme } File manager } Themes and scroll to a direct link } Go to . If settings are not already in your phone % 44 Settings . To download a game } Entertainment } Games and scroll to a direct link [...]

44 Connectivity Settings Settings may already be ente red when you buy your phone. If not, contact your network oper ator, service provider or visit www.SonyEricsson.com/support for more information. In order to use the Internet, and send and receive picture and email messages, you need the following: • A phone subscription that supports data tra[...]

45 To start browsing } Internet services , select a service or } More for options. To stop browsing } More } Exit browser . Options when browsing } More to view options. The me nu contains the following options but it may depend on the Web page you are visiting. } Go to for options: • Sony Ericsson – go to the pre-defined homepage. • Bookmark[...]

46 To work with bookmarks } Internet services } More } Go to } Bookmarks and select a bookmark } More . Select an option. Internet security Secure browsing is supported. When using an Internet profile you can turn on security in the phone. Trusted certificates Certain Internet services, such as banking, require certificates in your phone. Your phon[...]

47 To enter the remote synchronization settings 1 } Organizer } Synchronization and } Yes or New account . Enter a name for the new account } Continue . 2 Enter the following settings: – Server address – server URL. – Username – account username. – Password – account password. – Connection – select an Internet profile. – Applicati[...]

48 Before you start • T urn on Bluetooth to communicate with other devices. • Pair your phone with the Blue tooth devices that you want to communicate with . To turn on Bluetooth in your phone } Settings } Connectivity } Bluetooth } Turn on . To show or hide your phone } Settings } Connectivity } Bluetooth } Visibility } Show phone or Hide phon[...]

49 To save power } Settings } Connectivity } Bluetooth } Powersave } On . To add a Bluetooth headset 1 } Settings } Connectivity } Bluetooth } Handsfree . 2 } Yes if you are adding a Bl uetooth handsfree for the first time or } My handsfree } New handsfree } Add if you are adding another Bluetooth handsfree. Ensure that your handsfree is prepared t[...]

50 To start a USB connection Turn on your phone and connect the USB cable to your phone and computer: • File transfer to browse files on the "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") and on the phone memory . The phone will turn off in this mode. • Phone mode to synchronize informat ion with other devices or use the phone as a modem. The [...]

51 To transfer files using Bluetooth or infrared 1 Select a file to transfer. 2 } More } Send and select Via Bluetooth or Via infrared . To transfer files using the USB cable 1 Prepare your phone for file transfer % 50 To start a USB connection . 2 Use drag-and-drop functionality in your computer to transfer files between your phone and the compute[...]

52 More features Time and date Time and date are always displayed in standby. To set the time and date } Settings } General } Time & date : • T o set time and time format, } Time enter the time } Format select a format } Save . • T o set date and date format, } Date enter the date } Format select a format } Save . • T o edit time zone, } [...]

53 To use profiles } Settings } General } Profiles : • Select a profile to use. • T o view and edit a profile, } More } View and edit . • T o reset profiles, } More } Reset profiles . Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen. } Settings } Display } Brightness and press or to set brightness level } Save . Calendar Add, save, edit and set[...]

54 To set reminders options 1 } Organizer } Calendar } More } Advanced } Reminders . 2 Select an option. Select Always for a reminder to sound even though the phone is turn ed off or set to silent. 3 When the reminder sounds: – If New events is set to Activity menu , } View to read the appointment. – If New events is set to Popup , } Yes to rea[...]

55 Tasks Add new tasks or use exis ting tasks as templates. You can also set reminders for tasks. To add a new task } Organizer } Tasks } New task } Add . Select Task or Phone call . Enter details and confirm each entry. To view a task } Organizer } Tasks and select a task } View . To set reminders 1 } Organizer } Tasks and select a task } More } R[...]

56 Calculator Use the calculator to add, s ubtract, divide and multiply. } Organizer } Calculator : • T o select ÷ x - + . % = , press or . • T o delete a figure, press . SIM card lock The SIM card lock protects your subscription from unauthorized use. Most SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to e[...]

57 To turn the SIM card lock on or off } Settings } General } Locks } SIM lock } Protection and select On or Off . Enter your PIN } OK . Phone lock The phone lock protects the phone against unauthorized use. You can change the phone lock code (0000) to any four- to eight-digit personal code. To unlock the phone If the phone lock is on, enter your c[...]

58 If you enter the incorrect passcode, the checkword and the codes that are shown are also incorrect. If you forgot your passcode you must reset the code memo. To open code memo for the first time } Organizer } Code memo . Instructions appear } Continue . Enter a four-digit passcode } Continue . Re-enter the new passcode } Continue . Enter a check[...]

59 Troubleshooting Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most problems you can corr ect yourself. Before handing your phone in for repair, copy your saved content and information to another device as it may be lost during repair. For more support go to www.SonyEricsson.com/support . Grey menu options The service may not be [...]

60 Error messages Insert SIM Is the SIM card correctly inserted? % 7 To insert the SIM card . Insert correct SIM card Are you using the correct operator SIM card for your phone? Emerg. calls only You are within range of a netw ork but not allo wed to use it, except for emergency calls. Contact your network operator to ensure your subscription is co[...]

61 Important information Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site On www.SonyEricsson.com/support there is a support section where help and tips are only a few clicks away. Here you 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 exclusive [...]

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65 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Please read this informat ion before using your mobile phone. These instructions are inte nded for your safety. Please follow these guidelines. If the product has been subject to any of the conditions lis ted below or you have any doubt of the proper function make sure to have the product checked by certifie[...]

66 • Do not use your produc t in an area where a potentially explosive atmosphere exists. • Do not place your produc t or install wireless equipment in t he area above yo ur car's air bag. CHILDREN KEEP OUT OF CHILDRENS REACH. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH YOUR MOBILE PHONE OR ITS ACCESSORIES. THEY COULD HURT THEMSELVES OR OTHERS, OR [...]

67 The talk and standby times depend on several different conditions such as signal strength, operati ng temperature, application usage patterns, features selected and voice or data transmissions when using the mobile phone. Turn off your mobile phone before removing the battery. Do not allow the battery to be put into the mouth. Battery el ectroly[...]

68 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 in all areas, on all cellular networks, or when cert ain network services [...]

69 phone. The SAR value is determine d at the highest certified power level in laboratory conditions, but the actual SAR leve l of the mobile phone while operating can be well below this val ue. This is because the mobile phone is des igned to use the minimu m power required to reach the network. Variations in SAR bel ow the radio frequency exposur[...]

70 Disposal of old electrical & electronic equipment This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applic able collection point for the recycling of elec trical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,[...]

71 which you received the Software, prov ided always that such third party agrees in writing to be bound by these rules. You are granted this license for a term of the useful life of this Device. You can terminate this license by trans ferring all your rights to the Device on which you have received the Softwa re to a third party in writing. If you[...]

72 country/region* where you purchased t he Product, will, at their option, either repair or replace the Product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein. Sony Ericsson and its service part ners reserve the right to charge a handling fee if a retu rned Product is found not to be under warranty according to the conditions below.[...]

73 A rechargeable battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times. However, it will eventually wear out - this is not a d efect. When the talk-time or standby time is noticeabl y shorter, it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson recommends that you use only batteries and chargers ap proved by Sony Ericsson. Minor variations in disp[...]

74 Some countries/states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limita tion of the durat ion of implied warranties, so the prec eding limitations or excl usions may not apply to you. The warranty provided does not affect the consumer's statutory rights under applicable legislat ion in force, nor the[...]

75 licensed or is otherwise authorized. Sony Ericsson does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional cont ent or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content. QuickShare™, PlayNow™, Musi cDJ™, Phot[...]

76 2 Export Regulations: Software, includ ing technical data, is subject to U.S. export control laws, incl uding the U.S. Export Administration Act and its associated regulati ons, and may be subject to export or import regulations in other countries. Custom er agrees to comply strictly with all such regulations and acknowledges that it has the res[...]

77 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-1022031-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[...]

78 Index A adding personal ringtones 20 pictures to contacts 20 alarm clock 52 answering service 23 applications 42 B battery charging 8 inserting 7 Bluetooth™ 47 – 49 C calculator 56 calendar 53 call time 26 call waiting 24 calls answering 17 emergency 18 hold 24 list 18 making 11 , 17 missed 18 phone contact 20 receiving 11 recording 42 redia[...]

79 E email 33 emergency calls 18 F file information 13 file manager 13 G games 42 H handsfree 49 I infrared port 49 Internet 44 L language phone 14 writing 14 locks phone lock 60 SIM card 56 loudspeaker, on/off 18 M media player 39 – 40 melodies 40 memory status contacts 22 file manager 14 Memory Stick Micro (M2) formatting 14 insert and remove 9[...]

80 PIN code changing 56 entering 10 PlayNow™ 40 profiles 52 PUK 56 , 60 R recording calls 42 sounds 42 video clips 35 reject a call 17 ringtones 40 adding to contacts 20 S safety guidelines 65 screen saver 38 security code memo 57 Internet 46 SIM card lock 56 sending appointments 54 business card 20 contacts 21 melodies 41 pictures 37 ringtones 4[...]

81 time 52 transferring files 50 – 51 troubleshooting 59 turning on/off Bluetooth 48 phone 10 phone lock 57 ringtones 40 SIM lock protection 57 two voice lines 25 U USB cable 49 – 50 V vibrating alert 41 video clips 37 – 38 , 39 video recorder 35 – 37 voicemail 23 volume ear speaker 17 ringtone 40 W warranty 71 Z zoom 35 This is the Interne[...]