Sony Ericsson T715I manual

Contents Getting started.............................................................................. 3 Assembly ............................................................................................3 Turning on the phone ..........................................................................4 Help ........................................[...]

Transferring content to and from a computer .................................... 31 Phone name ..................................................................................... 31 Using Bluetooth™ wireless technology..............................................31 Backing up and restoring ......................................................[...]

Getting started 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 9. Assembly Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIM card and the battery. To insert the SIM card 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Slide the SIM card int[...]

Turning on the phone To turn on the phone 1 Press and hold down . 2 Enter your SIM card PIN (Personal Identification Number), if requested, and select OK . 3 Select a language. 4 Follow the instructions that appear. If you want to correct a mistake when you enter your PIN, press . SIM card The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you get fr[...]

To view tips and tricks • Select Menu > Settings > User help > Tips and tricks . To view information about functions • Scroll to a function and select Info , if available. In some cases, Info appears under Options . To view the phone demonstration • Select Menu > Entertainment > Demo tour . To view the phone status • Press th[...]

Phone overview 1 Ear speaker 2 3 5 6 4 7 8 10 1 11 9 2 Screen light sensor 3 Screen 4 Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable 5 Selection keys 6 Navigation key 7 Call key 8 Activity menu key 9 C key (Clear) 10 Memory card slot (under the cover) 11 End key, On/off key 12 Strap hole 13 15 16 17 12 14 13 Main camera 14 Camera light 15 Volume, d[...]

Screen icons These icons may appear on the screen: Icon Description The battery is almost fully charged The battery needs charging The network coverage is good No network coverage (also shown in flight mode) A 3G network is available A UMTS HSPA network is available Missed calls Calls diverted Ongoing call The microphone is muted The loudspeaker is[...]

Menu overview* PlayNow™ Camera Alarms Calls** All Answered Dialled Missed Internet Messaging Write new Inbox / Conversations Messages Email IM Call voicemail Contacts Myself New contact Organiser File manager ** Applications Video call Calendar Tasks Notes Synchronisation Timer Stopwatch Light Calculator Code memo Entertainment Online services Tr[...]

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

To edit a navigation key shortcut 1 Select Menu > Settings > General > Shortcuts . 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 top left icon and moves across and then down row by row. To go directly to a main menu item • Select Menu and press ?[...]

To remove a memory card • Remove the battery cover and press the edge of the memory card to release and remove it. 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 text inpu[...]

To add words to the built-in dictionary 1 When you enter text using T9 Text Input, select Options > Spell word . 2 Write the word using multitap text input and select Insert . 12 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.[...]

Calling Making and receiving calls You need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network. To make a call 1 Enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable). 2 Press . You can call numbers from your contacts and call list. See Contacts on page 14, and Call list on page 14. To end a call • Press . To mak[...]

To make a video call 1 Enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable). 2 Select Options > Make video call . To use the zoom with an outgoing video call • Press or . To share photos and videos during a video call 1 During a video call, press to switch to the video share mode tab. 2 Scroll to a video clip or [...]

To select default contacts 1 Select Menu > Contacts . 2 Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Default contacts . 3 Select an option. Phone contacts Phone contacts can contain names, phone numbers and personal information. They are saved in the phone memory. To add a phone contact 1 Select Menu > Contacts . 2 Scroll to Ne[...]

To copy names and numbers to the SIM card 1 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 1 Select Menu[...]

Groups You can create a group of phone numbers and email addresses from Phone contacts to send messages to. See Messaging on page 34. You can also use groups (with phone numbers) when you create accepted callers lists. See Accept calls on page 19. To create a group of numbers and email addresses 1 Select Menu > Contacts . 2 Scroll to New contact[...]

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 connects the call. To activate voice answering and record voice answer commands 1 Select Menu > Settings > General > Voice control > Voice answer > Activate . 2 Follow [...]

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,[...]

Restricted dialling You can restrict outgoing and incoming calls. A password from your service provider is required. If you divert incoming calls, you cannot use some restrict calls options. Restrict calls options Standard options are: • All outgoing – all outgoing calls • Outgoing intl – all outgoing international calls • Outgoing intl r[...]

Imaging You can take photos and record video clips to view, save or send. You find saved photos and video clips in Media and in File manager . Using the camera To activate the camera • From standby press and hold down . Viewfinder and camera keys 1 2 1 Activate the camera/Take photos/Record video 2 Zoom in or out To take a photo 1 Activate the ca[...]

More camera features To change settings • Activate the camera and select Options . To view video recorder options 1 Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to 2 Select Options . To view information about settings • Scroll to a setting and select . Photo fix You can use Photo fix to improve photos. In a one-click operation, br[...]

Photo tags You can tag photos to categorise them in Photo tags . For example, you can create a tag called vacation and add it to all your vacation photos. To create a new photo tag 1 Select Menu > Media > Photo > Camera album . 2 Select a month. 3 Scroll to a photo and select View . 4 Press and select Options > New tag . 5 Enter a name [...]

To trim a video clip 1 Select Menu > Organiser > File manager > Camera album . 2 Scroll to a video clip and select Options > Edit in VideoDJ™ > Edit > Trim . 3 Select OK > Set > Start to set the starting point. 4 Select Set > End to set the ending point. 5 Select Trim > Options > Save . Sending content to a Web si[...]

To print photos using a USB cable 1 Select Menu > Organiser > File manager > Camera album > Open . 2 Select Options > Mark > Mark several or Mark all . 3 Select Options > Print and follow the instructions. 4 Connect the USB cable to the phone. 5 Connect the USB cable to the printer. 6 Wait for feedback in the phone. 7 Set print[...]

Music You can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use the Media Go™ application to transfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 31. Stereo portable handsfree To use a handsfree • Connect a portable handsfree. Music stops when you receive a call and resumes when the[...]

To create a playlist 1 Select Menu > Media > Music > Playlists . 2 Scroll to New playlist and select Add . 3 Enter a name and select OK . 4 For each track you want to add, scroll to the track and select Mark . 5 Select Add to add the marked tracks to the playlist. Audio books If you use Media Go™ to transfer audio books to your phone fro[...]

• When the radio in your phone is playing select Options > TrackID™ . For best results, use TrackID™ in a quiet area. Online music and video clips You can view video clips and listen to music by streaming them to your phone from the Internet. If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 51. To select a d[...]

To search for channels manually • Press or . To change the volume • Press the volume key up or down. To minimise the radio • Select Options > Minimise . To return to the radio • Select Menu > Radio . Saving channels You can save up to 20 preset channels. To save channels automatically • Select Options > Auto save . To save channe[...]

Transferring and handling content You can transfer and handle content such as pictures and music. You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-protected material. identifies a protected item. 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 [...]

• Install PC Software used to synchronise, transfer and back up phone content. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to read Feature guides. To install PC Companion 1 Connect your phone to a PC with a USB cable supported by your phone. 2 Computer: Follow the instructions. To disconnect the USB cable safely Do not disconnect the[...]

• Connect to handsfree devices. • Connect to several devices at the same time. • Connect to computers and access the Internet. • Exchange items. • Play multiplayer games. A range within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between, is recommended for Bluetooth communication. Before using Bluetooth wireless technology You must tur[...]

To transfer sound during a call 1 During a call, select Sound . 2 Select from the list. Backing up and restoring You can back up and restore contacts, the calendar, tasks, notes and bookmarks using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite . Before backing up and restoring, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite which is available through PC Companion or [...]

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[...]

To set options for all messages 1 Select Menu > Messaging > Messages > Settings . 2 Select an option. To set options for a specific message 1 When the message is ready and a recipient is selected, select Options > Advanced . 2 Scroll to an option and select Edit . Conversations You can choose whether to view your messages in Conversatio[...]

To write and send an email message 1 Select Menu > Messaging > Email > Write new . 2 Select Add > Enter email address . Enter the email address and select OK . 3 To add more recipients, scroll to To: and select Edit . 4 Scroll to an option and select Add > Enter email address . Enter the email address and select OK . When you are rea[...]

Instant messaging You can connect and log in to the Instant messaging server to communicate online using chat messages. If you cannot use Instant messaging, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 51. Before using Instant messaging If no settings exist in your phone, you need to enter server settings. Your service provider can provide stan[...]

To add a chat group 1 Select Menu > Messaging > IM > 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 Select Menu > Messaging > IM > the Conversa[...]

Internet If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 51. To start browsing 1 Select Search . 2 Enter a Web address, a search phrase or the name of a bookmark. 3 Scroll to an item in the list and select Go to or Search . To exit the browser • Select Options > Exit browser . Bookmarks You can create and edit [...]

To send a link 1 When you browse the Internet, select Options > Tools > Send link . 2 Select a transfer method. Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select. Internet keypad shortcuts You can use the keypad to go directly to an Internet browser function. Key Shortcut Bookmarks - Enter text to Enter address , Search I[...]

To schedule Web feed updates 1 Select Menu > Media > Web feeds . 2 Scroll to a feed and select Options > Schedule update . 3 Select an option. Frequent updates may be costly. Web feeds in standby You can show news updates on the standby screen. To show Web feeds in standby 1 Select Menu > Media > Web feeds . 2 Scroll to a feed and se[...]

Synchronising You can synchronise in two different ways. You can synchronise your phone using a computer program or you can synchronise using an Internet service. Use only one of the synchronisation methods at a time with your phone. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to read the Synchronisation Feature guide. Synchronising us[...]

More features Flight mode In Flight mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. When the flight mode menu is activated you are asked to select a mode the next time you turn on your phone: • Normal mode – full functionality • Flight mode – limited functionality To activate the flight [...]

Location services You can get help to find your way and save your favourite locations. With information from mobile towers near you, you may be able to view your approximate location on a map. You can get more exact information about your location with a GPS accessory supported by your phone. If you cannot use some features of Location services, se[...]

To cancel the alarm 1 Select Menu > Alarms . 2 Scroll to an alarm and select Turn off . The alarm in silent mode You can set the alarm not to sound when the phone is in silent mode. To set an alarm to sound or not in silent mode 1 Select Menu > Alarms . 2 Scroll to an alarm and select Edit . 3 Scroll to the tab. 4 Scroll to Silent mode: and s[...]

Notes You can make notes and save them. You can also show a note in standby. To add a note 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Notes . 2 Scroll to New note and select Add . 3 Write a note and select Save . To show a note in standby 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Notes . 2 Scroll to a note and select Options > Show in standby . To hide a note fr[...]

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[...]

To change screen orientation in the browser 1 Select Menu > Internet . 2 Select Options > View . 3 Select Landscape or Portrait . To change screen orientation in Media 1 Select Menu > Media > Settings > Orientation . 2 Select an option. Games Your phone contains preloaded games. You can also download games. For more information, go t[...]

If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked and you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key). Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator. To unblock the SIM card 1 When PIN blocked appears, enter your PUK and select OK . 2 Enter a new four-to-eight-digit PIN and select OK . 3 Re-enter the new [...]

IMEI number Keep a copy of your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number in case your phone is stolen. To view your IMEI number • Press , , , , . 50 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.[...]

Troubleshooting Some problems can be fixed using Update Service. Using Update Service on a regular basis will optimise the phone’s performance. See Update Service on page 43. Some problems will require you to call your network operator. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support . Common questions Where can I find the regulatory informat[...]

To download settings 1 Select Menu > Settings > User help > Settings download . 2 Follow the instructions that appear. Contact your network operator or service provider for more information. I cannot send messages from my phone To send messages, you need to set a service centre number. The number is supplied by your service provider and is[...]

To reset Code memo 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Code memo . 2 Enter an incorrect passcode three times. 3 Reset Code memo and delete all items? appears. 4 Select Yes . Error messages Insert SIM There is no SIM card in your phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly. See To insert the SIM card on page 3. The SIM card connectors need cleaning.[...]

Number 112. Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply. Please read the Important information before you use your mobile phone. Your mobile phone has the capability to download, store and forward additional content, e.g. ring[...]

Index A activity menu ........................................................... 10 alarms ...................................................................... 44 answering service .................................................... 17 applications ............................................................. 48 appointments ...................[...]

photos ..................................................................... 22 editing ..............................................................23 feeds ................................................................41 geo tagging ..................................................... 22 improving .............................................[...]