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a Sony Ericsson G900. For additional phone content, go to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to get free online storage and special offers at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone. For product support, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 2
for everyday wear GPS Enabler HGE-100 Get more from your phone - add GPS technology Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone HCB-150 High performance car handsfree with text to speech for convenient calls on the road These accessories can be purchased separately but may not be available in every mTahrikseits - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 3
to know the phone 13 Turning the phone on and off 13 The screen 13 Navigation 14 Finding the applications ......... 14 Using the applications 15 Task manager 15 Connecting accessories ......... 16 Updating software 16 Main menu overview 17 Status bar 18 Importing contact entries ....... 19 - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 4
Connectivity 51 PC Suite 51 USB connection 51 Synchronization 52 Bluetooth connection 53 WLAN connection 53 Connections manager 54 Wap push 54 Certificate manager and Java certificates 54 More features 56 Managing files and applications 56 Master reset 57 Power save 57 Screen saver 58 - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 5
time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this User guide. All rights reserved. ©Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2008 Publication number: 1207-9851.1 Please note: Some of the services in this User guide are not supported by all networks. This - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 6
government is subject to the restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clauses in DFARS 252.227-7013(c) (1) (ii) and FAR 52.227-19(c) (2) as applicable. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 7
most applications Help is available in the More menu. • Web guide - an up-to-date user guide with step-by-step instructions and additional information on features available in your phone. You can access the Web guide at www.sonyericsson.com/ support. To access the Web guide from your phone 1 From - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 8
Charger CST-70 3 Extra stylus 4 USB cable DCU-65 5 Battery BST-33 6 Stereo portable handsfree HPM-62 7 User guide 8 CD with PC suite and Media manager software If your package does not include all the listed items please contact your retailer. 6 Getting started This is the Internet version of the - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 9
2 Earspeaker 1 14 3 Screen 2 4 Note key (for Note 13 application) 3 5 Back key 12 6 5-way navigation key 4 7 Silent key 5 11 8 C key (Clear) 6 10 9 Camera key 9 10 Messaging key 8 11 Lock key 7 12 Volume down key 13 Volume up key 14 On/off button Getting started 7 This is - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 10
15 Camera light and Torch 24 16 5 megapixel camera 17 Battery cover 15 18 Loudspeaker 16 19 Microphone 23 20 Strap holder 17 21 Indicator light 22 22 Memory card slot (hidden) 21 23 Connector for charger and 18 20 accessories 24 Stylus 19 8 Getting started This is the Internet - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 11
SIM card keeps track of your phone number, the services included in your subscription and contacts. A PIN code is supplied with the SIM card and must be entered, if requested, when you turn your phone on for the first time. To insert the SIM card 2 Remove the battery. 3 Insert the SIM card into the - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 12
the indicator light flashes red, or the low battery message appears on the screen. To fully charge the battery could take up to 2.5 hours. 1 Connect the charger to the mains. 2 Connect the charger to the phone. 10 Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 13
and charge the battery. To turn on the phone 1 Press and hold down the On/off button. 2 Select Phone on. 3 Select a language. All languages except UK English will be deleted once you have selected a language. You can download additional languages from www.sonyericsson.com/support. 4 Enter your PIN - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 14
From Standby select Main menu > Settings > Security > Locks. 2 Unmark the Automatic keylock check box. To lock and unlock the keypad using the lock key • Press the lock key . Wizards There are three wizards available to help you set up your phone. The Setup wizard, the Internet wizard and the Email - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 15
down the On/off button. 2 Select Power Off. The screen The screen is touch-sensitive. You can use the stylus or your fingertips to select items. 1 2 3 11:21 04-01-08 4 Calls Menu More 1 Status bar menu 2 Status bar with icons 3 Panels 4 Selection keys Getting to know the phone 13 This is - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 16
return to Standby. Stylus Use the stylus to select items on the screen and to navigate menus or to pan multimedia pictures. Finding the applications Standby The Standby application is displayed when you turn on your phone. To change view in Standby 1 Select Main menu > Settings > Display > Standby - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 17
> Settings. 2 Mark the panels you want and select Save. Main menu All applications in your phone can be found in Main menu. To access Main menu • From Standby select or Menu depending on what Standby application is active. To change the view of Main menu 1 From Standby select Main menu. 2 Select - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 18
Tilt the plug upwards when you disconnect the accessory. Updating software When an improved software version for your phone is available, you can update the phone using the Sony Ericsson update Service on www.sonyericsson.com/support. 16 Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 19
log Internet Internet browser Entertainment Music applications, TrackID™, RSS feeds, radio, games, and more Messaging Messaging application Media Media application, where you can handle all your media files, such as music, videos, and more Contacts Your contacts Settings Email wizard, Exchange - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 20
more information or to start an application. Below is a short description of the most common icons appearing in the status bar. Icon Function 3G available Battery strength Bluetooth headset connected Bluetooth activated Current line selection (Alternative Line Service available on the SIM card) All - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 21
your SIM card. • Transferring contacts from a computer application using the synchronize function. • Transferring contacts from another phone using Bluetooth™ wireless technology. Sound To set the ear speaker volume during a phone call • Press the volume up and volume down keys. To set the volume - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 22
You can access it as a USB mass storage device from a PC, to transfer files quickly. To insert the memory card 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the memory card into the slot. To remove 20 Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 23
is displayed in the status bar. • On-screen keyboard - launch by selecting from the status bar. • Multitap - standard Multitap keypad input. Multitap is not possible when keypad prediction is active. Choosing a new language in the phone will also automatically change the behaviour of the keyboard to - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 24
by a single press of a key to input any of the letters associated with that key. A word is suggested where you translates stylus gestures written directly on the screen into letters, numbers or other characters, phone This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 25
> Text options when in text entry mode. To add a symbol 1 Select Add symbol to launch the symbols and punctuation marks table. Getting to know the phone 23 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 26
set to different languages. To use the on-screen keyboard • Select the on-screen keyboard symbol located in the status bar. To change language of the onscreen keyboard • Select > Setup and select a language. 24 Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 27
country/region code, area code (without the first zero) and phone number. 3 contact in the list and select Save. To make a call to a speed contact 1 From Standby press one of the keys 1 to 9 that corresponds to the stored speed contact. Calling 25 This is the Internet version of the User's guide - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 28
code is required for emergency calls, but this can be operator-dependant. Contact your operator for more information. Receiving a call To answer a call • Select Yes. To reject a call with busy tone • Select No. Rejecting a call with an SMS text message This feature , or answer an incoming call. • - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 29
screen. This feature is network- or operatordependent. The service may not always be available in all countries or when you are roaming. Please contact . Video call demo mode If you select the Video phone application in Main menu > Entertainment you can try most of guide. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 30
note directly from this application. Handsfree If you connect a handsfree or a Bluetooth™ headset to your phone, you will need to set how to answer an incoming call. From Standby select Main menu > Settings > Calls > Handsfree. More features Some of the features that your phone supports can be found - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 31
guide. Using contacts To make a call using Contacts 1 From Standby select Main menu > Contacts and scroll to the desired contact. 2 Select View to open the entry. 3 Scroll to the desired phone number and select Call. You can also press on the 5-way navigation key to open Contacts. To find service - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 32
scanner you can scan a business card and let the phone add the contact details to your contacts. To scan a business card 1 From Standby select Main the camera button. You can add the scanned information to your contacts now or you can do this later. To add business card details to Contacts 1 Scan - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 33
to > SIM. To copy contacts from the SIM card 1 From Standby select Main menu > Contacts. 2 Select More > View folder > SIM to open the SIM card. 3 Mark the desired entries. 4 Select More > Copy to Contacts. Calling 31 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 34
an Internet connection. See Setting up Internet, email and MMS in the Web guide. To start the browser • From Standby select Main menu > Internet. Navigation . The most common operations are also available as keyboard shortcuts. Key Function Enter address Open the bookmarks list Close the current page - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 35
can add feeds directly in the RSS feeds application. An easier way is to add feeds from See Setting up Internet, email and MMS in the Web guide. To subscribe to an RSS feed 1 From Standby select get a bookmark added in your phone and information about how to edit the blog on the internet. Internet - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 36
set up the necessary accounts. You can use the Internet and Email wizards provided in the phone to download settings or do this manually. See Setting up Internet, email and MMS in the Web guide. Shortcut to Messaging To start Messaging • Press on the keypad. Messages You can create, send, and - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 37
messages you need to download MMS settings. You can use the Internet wizard available in the phone in Main menu > Settings > Connectivity > Internet wizard or, if your operator is not supported by this wizard, do this manually. See Setting up Internet, email and MMS in the Web guide. To create and - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 38
open, select Add.) 2 Entry field (on the detail tab) where you can create your message 3 Playback keys 4 New page icon 5 Time view icon. Opens a view where you can adjust when and for how long that, you have to use the playback keys to play it. 36 Messaging This is the Internet version of the User - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 39
download the necessary email settings.You can use the Email wizard available in the phone under Main menu > Settings > Messaging > Email accounts or, if your operator is not supported by this wizard, do this manually. See the Help in the phone or Setting up Internet, email and MMS in the Web guide - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 40
phone download Download restrictions, select Just headers. 5 Select Save. To view messages in full screen 1 Press on the keypad. 2 Select your email account. 3 Select More > Settings > Always fullscreen. Viewing attachments To view an attachment you need a viewer for that type of file. Your phone - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 41
via an email message, and you accept, your calendar will be updated automatically. You can also reply to and forward an invitation. Push email to your phone. You can send messages from your phone, and also use Calendar and Contacts as if you were using the ordinary email application in your - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 42
check box. 6 In Email accounts select More > Always On push email. 7 Mark the Always On check box. 8 Select Save. 9 For more information on push email contact your operator, your service provider or your IT administrator. For more information about push email see More about Messaging in the Web - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 43
computer software and USB drivers are included on a CD that comes with the phone. Use Media Manager to transfer media files from CDs or your computer to your memory card in the phone. See the Web guide for more information. Updating media libraries The first time you use the Media application, or - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 44
> Send as and choose to send the file by Bluetooth™, in an MMS message or to a blog. Remote screen You can use a compatible Bluetooth™ accessory to view pictures on a remote screen, such as a TV. For a list of compatible accessories go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. To send pictures to a remote - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 45
eAAC+. For a list of all supported media formats, see the Web guide. To play music or other audio To adjust the volume • Press the Volume keys. To minimize the music player • When the when you remove tracks from the playlist, the actual sound files are not deleted. To create a playlist • With Media - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 46
. For more information, see Media in the Web guide. Video With Video, you can watch clips stored on your phone. Video can play MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, clip • Tap on the progress bar. To change screen orientation • During playback, tap the screen in the video playback area to switch between landscape - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 47
You can store them in the phone or send them as MMS. Exposure control is automatic and in poor light conditions you can use the camera light. Taking pictures and video clips To take a picture or a video clip 1 Press the camera key to activate the camera. 2 Change the settings if necessary. 3 Press - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 48
a scene that suits your subject Shoot mode - select what sort of pictures or video clips to take. Flash or Light - select On to enable the photo light. Focus - only for still pictures: Allows the camera to automatically focus the camera lens. Select Touch focus and point on the screen to chose - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 49
. • Auto review - show the phone memory. If you select Memory Stick preferred they will be stored on the phone memory when there is no room left on the memory card. • Shutter sound - select (or mute) a shutter sound. • Reset instructions in the phone. See also MMS on page 35. Camera - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 50
content from PlayNow™, the cost of this service will be displayed in your phone. The cost will be debited to your prepay card or your phone bill. To purchase PlayNow™ content • Select Buy next to the content you want to purchase and follow the on-screen instructions. FM radio To listen to the radio - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 51
radio is open select or . To tune manually 1 When FM radio is open select More > Set frequency. 2 Enter the frequency using the keys. You can also press and hold down or to change the frequency in 0.1 MHz steps. To This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 52
is free, but your service provider may charge for the data traffic. This service is not available in all countries. Before you use TrackID™ To use TrackID™ you need an Internet connection. See Setting up Internet, email and MMS in the Web guide. To identify a song using the microphone 1 From Standby - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 53
™ connection. PC Suite When connecting your phone to a computer, certain tasks require that you have PC Suite for Sony Ericsson installed on your computer. Install it from the CD delivered with your phone or go to www.sonyericsson.com/support for the latest version. You can use PC Suite for many - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 54
supported in phone mode include: • Synchronization • File Manager • Mobile Networking Wizard • Backup Manager • Download Language • Application Installer To use phone mode 1 Computer: Install the PC Suite for Sony Ericsson software. 2 Select Start/Programs/Sony Ericsson/PC Suite for Sony Ericsson - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 55
. Pairing For all tasks, except for a single file transfer, it is necessary to set up a permanent and trusted relationship between your phone and the other device. This is called pairing (or Select Scan. Connectivity 53 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 56
2 Select the log you want to reset. 3 Select More > Reset log. Wap push To set up your phone to handle incoming WAP push messages 1 From Standby select Main menu > Settings > Messaging > WAP push. 2 Select Automatically to receive Wap push service loading messages without being prompted. Certificate - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 57
To view Java certificates in your phone • From Standby select Main menu > Settings > Security > Java certificates. Connectivity 55 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 58
More features Managing files and applications File manager With File manager you can view, rename, copy, move and delete files and folders in the phone memory and on the memory card. The File manager view has two tabs - the tab for the phone memory and the tab for the memory card. To open File - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 59
PC Suite for Sony Ericsson, you can restore it after a master reset. To reset the phone 1 From Standby select Main menu > Settings > General > Master reset. 2 If you want to keep installed applications, unmark Delete all user installed applications. 3 Select Delete > Yes. 4 Enter the phone lock code - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 60
Power save enabled check box. Screen saver You can use a picture as a screen saver. To set a screen saver • From Standby select Main menu > Settings > Display > Screen saver. • Select Open and choose a type. 58 More features This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 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 will find the latest computer software updates and tips on how to use your phone more efficiently. Service and support You have - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 62
United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Venezuela 210-89 91 919 (from mobile phone) 8203 8863 [email protected] +36 1 880 4747 [email protected] 1800 11 1800 (toll free number) [email protected] 39011111 (from mobile phone - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 63
or try to bend your product. • Do not paint or attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform service. • Consult with authorized medical staff and the instructions of the medical device manufacturer before using your product near pacemakers or - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 64
and voice or data transmissions. Only Sony Ericsson service partners should remove or replace built-in batteries. Use of batteries that are not Sony Ericsson branded may pose increased safety risks. Personal medical devices Mobile phones may affect implanted medical equipment. Reduce risk of - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 65
when downloading content or accepting applications, refraining from opening or responding to messages from unknown sources, using trustworthy services to access the Internet, and only downloading content to your mobile phone from known, reliable sources. Accessories Use only Sony Ericsson branded - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 66
for disclosure of any information even after a master reset. Loudness warning! Avoid volume levels that may be harmful to your hearing. End User License Agreement Software delivered with this device and its media is owned by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, and/or its affiliated companies - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 67
for your mobile phone, original accessory delivered with your mobile phone, and/or your mobile computing product (hereinafter referred to as "Product"). Should your Product need warranty service, please return it to the dealer from whom it was purchased, or contact your local Sony Ericsson Call - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 68
, in accordance with the Sony Ericsson instructions for use and maintenance of the Product. Nor does this warranty cover any failure of the Product due to accident, software or hardware modification or adjustment, acts of God or damage resulting from liquid. A rechargeable battery can be charged and - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 69
call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe that certain services may not be be possible to repair SIM-locked Products. ** In some countries change or modification not expressly approved by Sony Ericsson accordance with the instructions, may cause guide. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 70
Declaration of Conformity for G900 We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type FAD-3022019-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 71
Index B Backup of phone data 51 Battery 9 Blog 33 Bluetooth™ wireless technology .. 53 C Call log 28 Camera 45 Certificates 54 Connections manager 54 Contacts 29 E Email 37 Emergency call 26 F File manager 56 File transfer mode 51 Flight mode 13 FM radio 48 Folders in messaging 34 H - Sony Ericsson G900 | User Guide - Page 72
keyboard 24 P Pairing 53 Panels 14 PC Suite 51 Photo take 45 view 41 Picture editor 42 PlayNow 48 Power save 57 Protected files 56 Push email 39 R RSS feeds 33 S Screen saver 58 Silent mode 19 SIM card 9 Slide show 42 SMS 35 Sounds and alerts 19 Speed dial 25 Standby 14 Status
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