Sony Ericsson TM717 manual

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

MusicDJ™ ........................................ 41 Record sound ..................................41 Internet ............................... 42 Bookmarks ....................................... 42 History pages ................................... 43 More browser features ..................... 43 Internet security and certificates ...... 44 Web[...]

Sony Ericsson TM717 Equinox 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, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mo[...]

such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their intellectual property, including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM- protected content. If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content, co[...]

All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone. Instruction symbols These symbols may appear in the User guide. Note Tip Warning > Use a selection or navigation key to scroll and select. See Navigation on page 12. Getting started Assembly Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIM card[...]

To insert the battery 1 Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. 2 Attach the battery cover. 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 Follow the instructions to use the setup wizard for basic settings and u[...]

outside your home network (roaming), may incur additional costs. Contact your operator for more information. Help In addition to this User guide, Feature guides and more information are available at www.sonyericsson.com/support . Help and information are also available in your phone. To access the User guide • Select Menu > Settings > Help [...]

Phone overview 1 Ear speaker 1 3 2 5 6 7 4 8 9 2 Screen 3 Selection keys 4 Call key 5 Activity menu key/Camera key 6 Navigation key 7 Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable 8 End key, On/off key 9 C key (Clear) 8 Getting started This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.[...]

10 Circular light effects 11 Pulsating light effects 10 13 12 11 14 15 16 12 External display 13 Screen light sensor 14 Main camera 15 Volume, digital zoom keys 16 Loudspeaker Getting started 9 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.[...]

Menu overview People Contacts Messaging Write new Inbox /Conversations Messages Email IM Call voicemail Voice Notes Media Entertainment Radio Camera t-zones Games PhotoDJ™ VideoDJ™ MusicDJ™ Demo tour Settings ** General Profiles Time & date myFaves* Language Gesture control Voice control Help Shortcuts Flight mode Security Accessibility P[...]

* Some menus are operator-, network- and subscription- dependent. ** You can use the navigation key to scroll between tabs in submenus. For more information, see Navigation on page 12. Getting started 11 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.[...]

Navigation To access the main menu • When Menu appears on the screen, press the corresponding selection key to select Menu . • If Menu does not appear on the screen, press , and then press the corresponding selection key to select Menu . To navigate the phone menus • Press the navigation key , , or to move through the menus. To select actions[...]

2 Scroll to an option and select Edit . 3 Scroll to a menu option and select Shortc. . Main menu shortcuts Menu numbering starts from the middle and rotates right. To go directly to a main menu item • Select Menu and press – . Activity menu The activity menu gives you quick access to: • New events – missed calls and new messages. • Runnin[...]

To insert a memory card • Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing down. Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone. To change the phone language 1 Select Menu > Settings > General > Language > Phone language . 2 Select an option. Entering text You can use multitap te[...]

To enter text using multitap 1 Select, for example, Menu > Messaging > Write new > 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 built-in dictionary 1 When you enter text using T9[...]

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 and hold down . 2 Press and hold down again to unmute. To turn on the loudspeaker during a call • Press SpkrOn . Do not hold your phone to your ear when using th[...]

Call list You can view information about recent calls. To call a number from the call list 1 Press and scroll to a tab. 2 Scroll to a name or a number and press . Contacts You can save names, phone numbers and personal information in Contacts . Information can be saved in the phone memory or on the SIM card. You can synchronize your contacts using [...]

match the sequence of digits or corresponding letters are shown in a list. 2 Scroll to a contact or a phone number and press . To turn on or off Smart search 1 Select Menu > Settings > Calls > Smart search . 2 Select an option. Editing contacts To add information to a phone contact 1 Select Menu > People > Contacts . 2 Scroll to a co[...]

2 Scroll to New contact and select Add . 3 Enter the name and select OK . 4 Enter the number and select OK . 5 Select a number option and add more information, if available. 6 Select Save . Deleting contacts To delete all contacts 1 Select Menu > People > Contacts . 2 Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Delete all cont[...]

6 For each contact phone number or email address you want to mark, scroll to it and select Mark . 7 Select Continue > Done . Speed dial Speed dialing lets you select nine contacts that you can dial quickly from standby. The contacts can be saved in positions 1-9. To add contacts to speed dial numbers 1 Select Menu > People > Contacts . 2 S[...]

5 If the recording sounds OK, select Yes . If not, select No and repeat steps 3 and 4. Voice commands are saved in the phone memory only. They cannot be used in another phone. To voice dial 1 Press and hold down a volume key. 2 Wait for the tone and say a recorded name, for example “John mobile.” The phone plays the name back to you and connect[...]

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, select Options > Transfer call . You are disconnected from both calls. To end an ongoing call [...]

2 Scroll to New and select Add . 3 Select a contact or Groups . See Groups on page 19. To accept all calls • Select Menu > Settings > Calls > Manage calls > Accept calls > All callers . Restricted dialing You can restrict outgoing and incoming calls. A password from your service provider is required. If you forward incoming calls, [...]

Messaging Text and picture messages Messages can contain text, pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies. You can also create and use templates for your messages. When sending messages, the phone automatically selects the most suitable method (as a text or picture message) for sending the message. If you cannot use picture messages, see I c[...]

2 Scroll to a message and select Options > Save message . To view a message from the inbox 1 Select Menu > Messaging > Messages > Inbox . 2 Scroll to the message and select View . To call a number in a message • When you view the message, scroll to the phone number and press . Templates If you often use the same phrases and pictures i[...]

To send a message from Conversations 1 Select Menu > Messaging > Conversations . 2 Select a conversation. 3 Write a message and select Send . Voice messages You can send and receive a sound recording as a voice message. The sender and recipient must have a subscription supporting picture messaging. To record and send a voice message 1 Select [...]

To receive and read an email message 1 Select Menu > Messaging > Email > Inbox > Options > Check new email . 2 Scroll to the message and select View . To save an email message 1 Select Menu > Messaging > Email > Inbox . 2 Scroll to the message and select View > Options > Save message . To reply to an email message 1 Se[...]

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

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 Select Menu > Messaging > IM > the Conversations tab. 2 Enter a conversation. 3 Select Options > Advanced > Save conversation . Imaging You can take photo[...]

2 Select a month. 3 Scroll to a photo and select View . 4 Select Options > Slide show . 5 Select a mood. Viewing photos on a map When you take a photo, you can attach your geographical position to it. This is called geo tagging. Geo-tagged photos are tagged with in Media . To view photos on a map 1 Select Menu > Media > Entertainment > [...]

Working with photos You can view, enhance and organize your photos and video clips on your computer by installing the Adobe™ Photoshop™ Album Starter Edition . It is available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support . Use Media Go™ to transfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a co[...]

5 Select a Web site from the list or select New destination > Add . 6 Enter the email address used for sending to the Web site. 7 Enter the Web address and title. 8 Select Save . 9 Select a Web site from the list. 10 Enter text. 11 Select Continue > Send . To send video clips saved in your phone to a Web site 1 Select Menu > Media > Ent[...]

7 Scroll to a photo and select Options > Print . You should disconnect and re-connect the USB cable if there is a printer error. Handling content in the phone You can use File manager to handle content saved in the phone memory or on a memory card. Tabs and icons in File manager show where the content is saved. If the memory is full, delete some[...]

go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to read Feature guides. You may have to purchase a USB cable separately. Before using a USB cable See Required operating systems on page 34. Only use a USB cable supported by your phone. Do not remove the USB cable from your phone or computer during transfer as this may corrupt the memory card or the phone memory.[...]

To download Media Go™ 1 Computer: In your Internet browser, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support . 2 Select a region and country. 3 Select Software downloads . 4 Select a phone from the list. 5 Select Read more and download under Media Go™. 6 Select Download now and save the file to your computer. Remember where you save the file. To install Medi[...]

• Play multiplayer games. A range within 33 feet (10 meters), with no solid objects in between, is recommended for Bluetooth communication. Before using Bluetooth wireless technology You must turn on the Bluetooth function to communicate with other devices. You may also have to pair your phone with other Bluetooth devices. To turn on the Bluetoot[...]

To transfer sound 1 Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth > Handsfree > Incoming call . 2 Select an option. In phone transfers sound to the phone. In handsfree transfers sound to the handsfree. You need to answer the call with the phone key for this setting to apply. To transfer sound during a call 1 During a call, select[...]

3 Phone: Select Phone mode . 4 Computer: Go to the backup and restore section in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite and restore your phone. Music You can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use Media Go™ to transfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 34. Stereo portable han[...]

2 Browse by category using the navigation key. 3 Scroll to a title and select Play . To stop playing music • Press the center selection key. To fast forward and rewind • Press and hold down or . To move between tracks • Press or . To change the volume • Press the volume key up or down. To minimize the player • Select Options > Minimize[...]

earlier. If you accept, the track is downloaded to your computer and your selected music service account is charged. This service requires a subscription and account with a downloadable music service, a computer with Microsoft® Windows Media® Player 11 or subsequent compatible version of Windows Media® Player, and a USB computer connection. You [...]

Radio Do not use your phone as a radio in places where this is prohibited. To turn on the radio 1 Connect a handsfree to the phone. 2 When the phone is open, select Menu > Media > Radio . To search for channels automatically • Select Search . To search for channels manually • Press or . To change the volume • Press the volume key up or [...]

To record a sound • Select Menu > Organizer > Record sound > Record . To record a call 1 During an ongoing call, select Options > Record . 2 To save the recording, select Save . To listen to a recording 1 Select Menu > Organizer > File manager . 2 Scroll to Music and select Open . 3 Scroll to a recording and select Play . Intern[...]

History pages You can view Web pages you have browsed. To view history pages • Select Menu > Media > t-zones > Options > Go to > History . More browser features To use pan and zoom on a Web page 1 When you browse the Internet, press . 2 Use the navigation key to move the frame. 3 Press Zoom . 4 To switch back to pan, press . To use[...]

2 Select Options > Advanced > Keypad mode > Shortcuts . Internet security and certificates Your phone supports secure browsing. Certain Internet services, such as banking, require certificates in your phone. Your phone may already contain certificates when you buy it or you can download new certificates. To view certificates in the phone ?[...]

3 Select an option. Frequent updates may be costly. Podcasts Podcasts are files, for example, radio programs or video content, that you can download and play. You subscribe to and download podcasts using Web feeds. To access audio podcasts • Select Menu > Media > Entertainment > Music > Podcasts . To access video podcasts • Select M[...]

2 Follow the instructions in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite for how to connect. 3 Phone: Select Phone mode . 4 Computer: When you are notified that the Sony Ericsson PC Suite has found your phone, you can start synchronizing. For usage details, see the Sony Ericsson PC Suite Help section once the software has been installed on your computer. More featu[...]

When the light appears, sweep your hand back and forth once in front of the camera lens to mute the call or snooze the alarm. The distance between your hand and the camera lens must be 0–3 inches (0–7 cm). To turn on gesture control • Select Menu > Settings > General > Gesture control > Turn on . Location services You can get help[...]

To set the alarm signal 1 Select Menu > Organizer > Alarms . 2 Scroll to an alarm and select Edit . 3 Scroll to the tab. 4 Scroll to Alarm signal: and select Edit . 5 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 the alarm • [...]

To edit an appointment 1 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 set when reminders should sound 1 Select Menu > Organizer > Calendar . 2 Select a date. 3 Select Options > Advanced [...]

To set the date 1 Select Menu > Settings > General > Time & date > Date . 2 Enter the date and select Save . To set the time zone 1 Select Menu > Settings > General > Time & date > My time zone . 2 Select the time zone you are in. If you select a city, My time zone also updates the time when daylight saving time chan[...]

effects to your favorite contacts. Turn off light effects to save battery power. Certain light effects cannot be turned off, for example, those you see when you open and close the phone, or when you add or remove an accessory. To turn off light effects 1 Select Menu > Settings > Sounds & alerts > Light Effects . 2 Select Off . To set a[...]

To set permissions for a Java application 1 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 screen size for a[...]

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 Select Menu > Settings > General > Security > Loc[...]

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[...]

number is supplied by your service provider and is usually saved on the SIM card. If the number to your service center is not saved on your SIM card, you must enter the number yourself. To send most picture messages, you must set an MMS profile and the address of your message server. If no MMS profile or message server exists, you can receive all t[...]

The phone cannot be detected by other devices using Bluetooth wireless technology You have not turned the Bluetooth function on. Make sure that the visibility is set to Show phone . See To turn on the Bluetooth function on page 36. I cannot synchronize or transfer content between my phone and my computer, when using a USB cable. The cable or softwa[...]

Wrong PIN/Wrong PIN2 You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly. Enter the correct PIN or PIN2 and select Yes . PIN blocked/PIN2 blocked You have entered your PIN or PIN2 code incorrectly three times in a row. To unblock, see SIM card lock on page 52. Codes do not match Codes that you have entered do not match. When you want to change a security[...]

Index A activity menu ........................................ 13 alarms ................................................... 47 answering service .................................20 applications .......................................... 51 appointments ....................................... 48 assembly ............................................[...]

G games ................................................... 51 geo tagging .......................................... 30 gesture control ..................................... 46 groups .................................................. 19 H handsfree ....................................... 20, 38 Bluetooth™ wireless technology . 36 help .........[...]

P pan and zoom Web pages ................................... 43 PC Suite ............................................... 45 phone turning on .......................................6 phone memory ................................. 7, 13 phone mode ......................................... 45 phone name ......................................... 35 Pho[...]

theme ................................................... 50 time ................................................ 49, 50 time zone .............................................. 50 transfer method Bluetooth™ wireless technology . 35 USB cable .................................... 33 transferring music ............................................ [...]