Sony Ericsson K310a manual

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1 Contents Getting to Know Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

2 Sony Ericsson GSM 850/1800/1900 This user guide is published by So ny Ericsson, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this user guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of cu rrent information, or improvements t o programs and/or equipmen t, may be made by Sony Ericsson at any time and without notice. Such chang es wil[...]

3 T9™ Text Input is a trademark or a registered tr ademark of Tegic Communications. T9™ Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928, and 6,011,554; Canadian Pat. No. 1, 331,057, United Kingdom Pat. No. 2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat. No. HK0940329; Republic of Singapore [...]

4 Part of the software in this produc t is copyright © SyncML initiative Ltd. (1999-2002). A ll rights reserved. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Any rights not expressly gr anted herein are reserved. You can find support, informatio n and content downloads at www.sonyericsson.com/s[...]

5 Getting to Know Your Phone Selection key Back key Microphone Activity menu button Navigation key Selection key C key Stereo headset and charger connector Infrared port Ear speaker On/off button Camera button This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for priva te use.[...]

6 Menu Overview * Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription-dependent. ** The menu depends on which cont acts are selected as default. Alarms One-Time Alarm Recurrent Alarm Alarm Signal Internet Services* Entertainment Online Services* PlayNow™* Media Player Games PhotoDJ™ Record Sound Camera Messaging Write New Inbox My Friends* Emai[...]

7 Status Bar Icons Icon Description T ells you the str ength of the GSM network signal. GPRS is within range and can be used. T ells you the status of the battery . T ells you the status of the battery char ging. Y ou have missed an incoming call. Call and messaging function alerts ar e off, alarm is still on. Y ou have r eceived a text message. Y [...]

8 User Guide Symbols The following instruction symbol s appear in this user guide: Assembling Your Phone Insert the SIM card and attach the battery to use your phone. SIM card When you register as a subscrib er with a service provider, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card contains a computer chip that ke eps track of your p[...]

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

10 4 Place the cover on the phone and slide it into place. 5 Connect the charger to the phone. The symbol on the charger plug must face upwards. 6 It may take 30 minutes for the battery icon to appear . 7 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 act[...]

11 To turn the phone on and off 1 Press and hold to turn on or off. 2 Enter your SIM card PIN, if you have one. 3 At first startup, select the language for phone menus. 4 Select Yes if you want the setup wizard to help you 5 with instructions and tips or No . The setup wizard is also available in the menu system } Settings } General } Setup Wizard [...]

12 Navigating the Menus The main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs that appear on the screen. • Press (navigation key) to go to the main menu or to select items. • Press , , or to move through menus and tabs. • Press to go back one level in the menus or to end a function or application. • Press and hold to return to stand[...]

13 Activity Menu Open the activity menu to view and handle new events, access bookmarks and shortcuts. To open and close the activity menu Press . Use or to scroll between tabs. Activity menu tabs • New Events – missed calls and messages. • My Shortcuts – applications that are running in the background and your shortcuts. Y ou can add, dele[...]

14 To select several files 1 } Organizer } File Manager and select a file } More } Mark , select Mark Several or Mark All . 2 Scroll and select mo re files by pressing Mark or Unmark . To check memory status } Organizer } File Manager } More } Memory Status . File information View file information by highlighting a file } More } Information . Copyr[...]

15 Entering Letters and Characters To enter letters using multitap text input • Press – until the de sired character appears. • T o shift between capitals and lower-case letters, press . • T o enter numbers, press and hold – . • T o add a space, press . • For the most common punctuation marks, press . • T o enter the + sign, press .[...]

16 To add words to the T9™ Text Input dictionary 1 While entering letters } More } Spell Word . 2 Edit the word by using multitap input. Press and to navigate between letters. T o delete a character, press . T o delete an entire word, press and hold . 3 When you have edited the word } Insert . The word is added to the T9™ T ext Input dictionary[...]

17 Changing Style-Up™ Covers Some kits may include additional Style-Up™ covers. Follow these instructions to change covers. To change the front cover 1 Insert your thumbnail into the groove on the bottom of the phone. 2 Gently lift the front cover away from the phone. 3 Align the cover with the t op of the phone as shown. 4 Snap the cover into [...]

18 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 % 11 To turn the phone on and off . If your subscription includes the Caller ID service and the caller’s number is identi fied, the number is displayed. If the number is saved in Contacts , the name, number, and p[...]

19 To turn off the microphone Press and hold . To 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 Menu . } Call to call the missed number. If New Events is set to Popup [...]

20 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 on the SIM card. To select default contacts 1 } Contacts } Options } Advan[...]

21 To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact 1 } Contacts and select the contact. } More } Edit Contact . 2 Select the relevant tab and then select a Picture or Ringtone } Add . Select a picture or sound and } Save . To add your ow n business card } Contacts } Options } My Business Card and enter the information for your business card } Save . To[...]

22 To copy SIM contacts to phone contacts 1 } Contacts } Options } Advanced } Copy from SIM . 2 Select Copy All or Copy a Number . To always save to the SIM card 1 } Contacts } Options } Advanced } Auto Save on SIM . 2 Select On . To send contacts • T o send a selected contact } More } Send Contact and select a transfer method. • T o send all c[...]

23 Speed dialing Save numbers in positions 1- 9 in your phone to access them easily. To set or replace speed dialing numbers 1 } Contacts } Options } Speed Dial . 2 Scroll to the position } Add or } Replace and select a phone number . To speed dial From standby, enter a speed dial number 1-9 } Call . Voicemail If your subscription includes an answe[...]

24 To deactivate a call forward Scroll to the forward option } Deactivate . To check all forward options } Settings } Calls } Forward Calls } Check All . More Than One Call Handle more than one call simultaneously. Call waiting service You hear a beep if you receive a second call. To activate the call waiting service } Settings } Calls } Manage Cal[...]

25 • T o retrieve the call on hold } End Call } Yes . • T o end both calls } End Call } No . Conference calls Start a conference call by jo ining an ongoing call and a call on hold. 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 and[...]

26 To change the name of a line } Settings } Display } Edit Line Names and select the line to edit. Additional Calling Functions Tone signals Use telephone banking services or control an answering machine by sending tone signals during a call. • T o send the tones, press - , or . • T o clear the screen after a call has ended, press . • T o tu[...]

27 Messaging Y our phone supports various messaging services. Contact your service provider about the se rvices you can use or visit www.sonyericsson.com/support . Text Messaging (SMS) Text messages can contain pict ures, animations, melodies and sound effects. Before you start A service center number is pr ovided by your service provider for you t[...]

28 5 T o change the default options for your message, for example, to request a read report } More } Advanced select an option } Edit and select a setting } Done . 6 } Send . To copy and paste text in a message 1 While writing your message } More } Edit . 2 Select Copy All to copy all of the text in your message, or Copy Text } Start and use the na[...]

29 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 address. To save a selected message } More } Save Message select Saved Messages (SIM card) or Templates (phone)[...]

30 To activate long messages } Messaging } Settings } Text Message } Max. Msg. Length } Max. Available . To check the delivery status of a sent message } Messaging } Sent Messages and select a text message } View } More } Details . Picture Messaging (MMS) Picture messages can contain text, pictures, video clips, camera pictures, sound recordings, a[...]

31 To create your own signature for picture messages 1 } Messaging } Settings } Picture Message . 2 } Signature } New Signature . To save an item found in a picture message % 29 To save an item in a text message Automatic download Select how to download your picture messages: } Messaging } Settings } Picture Message } Auto Download to view options:[...]

32 Receiving voice messages When you receive an automatica lly 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 or } No to play it later. Press to close [...]

33 To reply to an email message 1 Open the email message } Reply . 2 W rite your message } More to view options. 3 } OK } Continue } Send to send the message. To save an item or attachment in an email message • T o save an email address, a phone number or a W eb address } More and select to save the item. • T o save an attachment, select the me[...]

34 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 a contact item % 21 To add a picture or a ringtone to a contact . To take pictures and video clips 1 Press and hold to start the[...]

35 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 video quality in poor lighting conditions. • Effects – select different effec[...]

36 To view your pictures 1 } Camera Pictures or } Organizer } File Manager } Pictures . 2 Pictures are shown in thumbnail view , for full picture view } View . 3 } Horizontal to view the picture horizontally . 4 } More to display options. To view your video clips 1 } Organizer } File Manager } Videos . 2 } View } Play . 3 } Stop and } More to displ[...]

37 Screen saver and wallpaper The screen saver is activated wh en the phone has been in idle mode for a few seconds. After a few more seconds sleep mode is activated, to save power. If you have a picture as wallpaper, this picture is shown in standby mode. To use a picture 1 } Organizer } File Manager } Pictures and select a picture. 2 } More } Use[...]

38 Entertainment Media Player Play music and video clips that you download or receive in a picture message or transfer from your computer. The following file types are supported: MP3, MP4, 3GP, AMR, MIDI, IMY, EMY and WAV (16 kHz maximum sample rate). You can also use streamed files that are 3GPP compatible. To play music or view a video clip } Ent[...]

39 • Minimize – minimize the media player and return to standby with the music still playing. • Rename – rename user-created playlists. • Delete Playlist – delete user-created playlists. • Information – view information about the current track or video. • Play Mode – select Shuffle to play the playlist items in random order , or[...]

40 To turn the ringtone on or off Press and hold from standby. All signals except the alarm signal are turned on or off. To set the ringtone volume } Settings } Sounds & Alerts } Ring Volume and press or to decrease or increase } Save . To set the vibrating alert 1 } Settings } Sounds & Alerts } Vibrating Alert . 2 Set this alert to On , On[...]

41 To start a sound recording } Entertainment } Record Sound . To listen to your recordings 1 } Organizer } File Manager } Sounds and select a recording. 2 } Play to listen to the recording. Press or to go to the previous or next recording. } Stop to stop playback. } More to view options. Themes, Games and Applications Your phone comes with pred ef[...]

42 To download a game } Entertainment } Games and scroll to a direct link } Go To . If required settings are not already in your phone % 43 Settings . To start and end an application 1 } Organizer } File Manager } Applications and select an application } Select . 2 Press and hold to end the application. To download an application } Internet Service[...]

43 Connectivity Settings Settings may already be entere d 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[...]

44 To start browsing } Internet Services and select a service. } More to view options. To stop browsing } More } Exit Browser . Options when browsing } More to view options. The me nu contains the following options, but may depend on the Web page you are visiting. } Go To for options: • Sony Ericsson – go to the predefined homepage. • Bookmar[...]

45 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[...]

46 Remote synchronization via Internet Synchronize online via an Internet service. If required settings are not in your phone % 43 Settings . To enter the remote synchronization settings 1 } Organizer } Synchronization and } Yes or } New Account . 2 Enter a name for the new account } Continue . 3 Enter the following settings: • Server Address –[...]

47 File transfer 1 Turn on your phone. 2 Connect the USB cable to your phone and computer . 3 Select File Transfer in the dialog that appears in the phone. The phone will turn off in this mode and will appear as a removable disk on your computer . Browse and transfer files between the phone and computer by dragging and dropping. 4 Exit the USB conn[...]

48 Infrared Port The infrared port in your phone can be used to exchange information with another de vice equipped with infrared. To set infrared options } Settings } Connectivity } Infrared Port } On or } 10 Minutes to turn on for 10 minutes. To connect two devices 1 Turn on infrared in both devices. 2 Make sure the infrared port on your phone is [...]

49 To use Update serv ice over the air } Settings } General } Update Service to display options: • Search For Update – search for the latest available software. Start the update process by following the installation instructions. • Software Version – display the current software installed in your phone. • Reminder – set when to search f[...]

50 More Features Time and date The time is always displayed in standby. To set the time and date • } Settings } General } Time & Date . • T o set the time and time format } Time enter the time } Format and select a format } Select } Save . • T o set the date and date format } Date enter the date } Format and select a format } Select } Sav[...]

51 Profiles Your phone has predefined prof iles set to suit a certain environment. You can reset all profile settings to how they were set when you bought your phone. 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 [...]

52 Calendar Add, save, edit and set reminders for your appointments. The calendar can be synchronized with a computer calendar or with a calendar on the Web % 45 Synchronizing . To add a new appointment 1 } Organizer } Calendar and select a date } Select } New Appointment } Add . 2 Enter details } Continue to confirm each entry } Select to confirm.[...]

53 Calendar settings } Organizer } Calendar } More and select an option: • View Week – view the week’ s appointments. • New Appointment – add a new appointment. • Change Date – go to another date in the calendar . • Advanced – for options to find and set reminders or select a start day for the week. • Delete – delete appointme[...]

54 To set reminders options 1 } Organizer } Tasks and select a task } More } Reminders . 2 } Always for a reminder to s ound even when the phone is turned off or set to silent. 3 When the reminder sounds: • If New Events is set to Activity Menu } View to read the task. • If New Events is set to Popup , select Yes to read the task or No to turn [...]

55 Most SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number) every time you turn on your phone. If you enter your PIN incorrectl y three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked. This is indicated by the message PIN Blocked . To unblock it, you need to enter your PUK (Personal U[...]

56 Keypad lock Lock the keypad to avoid dialing a number by accident. You can still answer an in coming call and the keypad is locked after the call. The keypad remains locked until you unlock it manually. To lock and unlock the keypad manually • Press } Lock Keys . • T o unlock the keypad, press } Unlock . Automatic key lock Use automatic key [...]

57 Automatic phone lock If the phone lock is set to au tomatic, you do not need to enter your phone lock code until a di fferent SIM card is inserted in the phone. To set the phone lock 1 } Settings } General } Locks } Phone Lock } Protection and select an option. 2 Enter the phone lock code } OK . To edit your phone lock code } Settings } General [...]

58 To open code memo for the first time 1 } Organizer } Code Memo . Instructions appear } Continue . 2 Enter a four-digit passcode } Continue . 3 Re-enter the new passcode to confirm. 4 Enter a checkword (maximum 15 characters) } Done . The checkword can consist of both letters and numbers. To add a new code 1 } Organizer } Code Memo and enter your[...]

59 Troubleshooting Some problems require you to call your service provider, but you can easily correct mo st of the problems yourself. Before you take your phone in for repair, copy all saved items, messages and information to another device as content may be lost during repair . For more support, visit www.sonyericsson.com/support . Menu options a[...]

60 To reset the phone 1 } Settings } General } Master Reset . 2 Select Reset Settings or Reset All . When instructions appear } Continue . Error messages Insert SIM % 9 To insert the SIM card and charge the battery . Insert correct SIM card Check that you are using the correct operator SIM card for your phone. Emerg. calls only You are within range[...]

61 PUK blocked Contact your service provider. Phone locked The phone is locked. To unlock the phone % 56 Phone lock . Phone lock code The phone lock code is required % 56 Phone lock . This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for priva te use.[...]

62 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 [...]

63 Australia 1-300 650 050 questions.AU@support.sonyericsson.com Argentina 800-333-7427 questions.AR@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.sonyericss[...]

64 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@support.sonyericsson.com Italy 06 48895206 qu[...]

65 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. sonyericsson.com Sweden 013-24 45 00 questions.SE@support. sonyericsson.com Switzerland 0848 824 040 questions.CH@support.sony[...]

66 of the proper function make sure to have the produc t checked by certified service partner before charging or us ing it. Failure to do so might lead to risk for product malfunction or even a potential hazard to your health. Recommendations for safe use of product (mobile phone, battery, charger and other accessories) • Always treat your produc[...]

67 Power supply (Charger) Connect the AC power adapt er only to designated power sources as marked on the product. Make sure the cord is positioned so that it will not be subjected to damage or stress. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the unit from an y power source before at tempting to clean it. The AC power adapter must not be used outdo[...]

68 of 6 inches (15 cm) is kept between the mobi le phone and the pacemaker, the risk of interference is limited. If you have any reason to suspect that interferenc e is taking place, immediately turn off your mobile phone. Contact your cardiologist for more information. For other medical devices, please consult your physician and the manufacturer o[...]

69 Efficient use Hold your mobile phone as you w ould any other phone. Do not cover the top of the phone when in use, as this affects call qual ity and may cause the phone to operate at a hig her power level than needed, thus shortening talk and standby times. Radio frequency (RF) exposure and SAR Your mobile phone is a low-power radio transmitter [...]

70 each model. For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when t he handset is positioned a minimum of 15 mm fr om the body without an y metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when used wi th the original Sony Ericsson body worn accessory intended for this phone. Use of ot her accessories may not e[...]

71 Disposing of the battery Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Eri csson Call Center for information. The battery should never be pl aced in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available. End User License Agreement This wireless device, including with out limitation any media delivered w[...]

72 Limited Warranty Sony Ericsson provides this Limi ted Warranty for yo ur mobile phone an d or igi nal acc ess ory 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 purchased, or contact your loca l Sony Ericsson Call Cen[...]

73 Conditions 1 The warranty is valid onl y if the original proof of purchase issued to the original purchaser by a Sony Ericsson authorized dealer, specifying the date of purchase and serial number**, for this Product, is presented with t he Product to be r epaired or replaced. Sony Ericsson reserves the right to refuse wa rranty service if this i[...]

74 5 This warranty does not cover Product failures caused by installations, modifications, or repair or opening of the Product performed by a non-Sony Ericsson authorized 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 Sony Ericsson branded orig inal acce[...]

75 *EUROPEAN UNION (EU) If you have purchased your Product in an EU country you can have your Product serviced, under the conditi ons set out above, within the warranty period in any EU country w here an identical Product is sold by an authorized Sony Eri csson distributor. To find out if your Product is sold in the EU country you are in , please c[...]

76 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 c ause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Comm[...]

77 Index A activity menu 13 alarm clock 50 alerts 39 answering service 23 applications 41 B battery 67 charging 9 brightness 51 C calculator 54 calendar add appointment 52 receive appointment 53 send appointment 53 call list 19 call time 26 call waiting 24 calls answering 18 conference 25 emergency 19 handling two calls 24 making 11 , 18 missed 19 [...]

78 D date 50 declaration of conformity 76 E email 32 – 33 deleting 33 receiving 32 replying 33 saving items 33 writing, sending 32 emergency calls 19 F file manager 13 file transfer infrared 48 picture message 30 G games 41 H HTTP 43 I icons 7 infrared port 48 Internet 43 K keypad lock 56 L language phone 14 writing 14 locks keypad 56 phone 56 ph[...]

79 saving 29 saving items 29 voice 31 writing, sending 27 microphone, on/off 19 MMS, see picture messaging 30 My friends 33 N navigating the menus 12 navigation key 12 networks 18 notepad 26 notes 54 number showing/hiding 26 O on/off infrared port 48 phone 11 phone lock 57 ringtones, melodies 40 SIM lock protection 55 P phone lock 56 , 61 phonebook[...]

80 reminders 52 , 54 reset the phone 59 ringtones 39 S safety guidelines 65 screen saver 37 security code memo 57 Internet 45 SIM card lock 54 sending appointments 53 contacts 22 pictures 36 ringtones 40 tasks 53 themes 41 video clips 36 settings email 43 Internet 43 picture messaging 43 time and date 50 setup wizard 11 shortcuts 12 SIM card copyin[...]

81 V vibrating alert 40 video clips 36 video recorder 34 – 37 voicemail 23 volume ear speaker 18 ringtone 40 W warranty 72 This is the Internet version of the user’s guide © Print only for priva te use.[...]