Sony Ericsson W580i User Guide

Sony Ericsson W580i Manual




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    Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Ericsson W580i. 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....
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    Added dimensions - Accessories from Sony Ericsson Portable Speakers MPS-70 Small yet powerful speakers that fit in your pocket. Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-83 Designed for powerful sound. Music Cable MMC-70 Connects your music mobile phone to your stereo system....
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    ... the phone work the way I want it to? Imaging ...36 Camera, pictures, PhotoDJ™ Important information ...65 Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site, service and support, safe and efficient use, end user licence agreement, warranty, declaration of ...
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    Sony Ericsson W580i GSM 850/900/1800/1900 This User guide is published by ... intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized. Sony Ericsson does not guarantee the accuracy, ... and VideoDJ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. The WALKMAN® name ...
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    .... All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone. Instruction symbols The following appear in the User guide: Note A service or function is network- or subscription-dependent. Contact your network ...
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    ... charger. 2 Remove the charger plug by pulling up and out. Some functions use more battery power than others and may require more frequent recharging. If talk time or standby time becomes noticeably 4 Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ..., replace the battery. Only use approved batteries from Sony Ericsson % 68 Battery. Turning on the phone Charge the phone and insert the SIM card before ... help you. 6 Follow instructions to complete setup. Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for...
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    ...as Internet, picture messaging, email, and Sony Ericsson Update Service. You can use Settings... download, you must agree to register the phone at Sony Ericsson. No personal data will be transferred to or processed by Sony Ericsson. Contact your network operator or service provider for more information...
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    ... phone number (with international prefix and area code if applicable). 2 Select Call. To receive a... Follow onboard regulations and flight crew instructions for use of electronic devices. To view Flight mode...number Keep a copy of your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number in case your ...
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    ..., icons, menus, entering letters, activity menu, File manager, Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) Phone overview 15 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 16 8 13 14 Some icons on keys may differ. 8 Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... zoom Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable On/off key Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) slot Lanyard holder Microphone Camera lens Battery cover For more information % 12 Navigation Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. 9
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    Menu overview* PlayNow™* Internet* Entertainment Online services** Radio Games TrackID™** Video player VideoDJ™ PhotoDJ™ MusicDJମ.* Call voicemail Templates Settings WALKMAN File manager** Camera album Music Pictures Videos Themes Web pages Games Applications Fitness Contacts New contact ...
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    ... Tasks Notes Synchronization Timer Stopwatch Calculator Code memo All Answered Dialled Missed Settings***... Message alert Key sound Display Wallpaper Themes Screen saver Clock size Brightness Edit ... settings Streaming settings Accessories * Menus and desktop items may vary by service provider. ...
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    ... Open the activity menu % 16 Activity menu Press and hold down to call your voicemail service (if set) Press to select camera mode. Press and hold down to take a picture 12 Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ..., menus or functions available in your phone % 6 Help in the phone Enter a list of options. There are different alternatives in the list of options depending on where you are in the menus Getting to know the phone 13 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ...Shortcuts. 2 Scroll to an option and select Edit. 3 Scroll to a menu option and select Shortcut. Phone language You can select the language to use in the phone menus or when writing text. 14 Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... repeatedly until the desired character appears. • Press to shift between capital and lower-case letters. • Press and hold down to enter numbers. • Press to delete letters or numbers. Getting to know the phone 15 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... letters, press accept or continue. to File manager The File manager contains items such as pictures, music, themes, Web pages, games and applications saved in the phone memory or on the memory card. If the memory is full, delete some content to ...
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    ... the file to Phone or Memory Stick } Select. To transfer files to a computer You can transfer files to your computer using Bluetooth™ wireless technology or a USB cable % 49 Connectivity. Getting to know the phone 17 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... answer or reject a call • Select Answer or open the slider to answer a call. • Select Busy to end or reject a call. To mute the microphone 1 Press and hold down . 2 Press and hold down again to resume. 18 Calling This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... End call or close the phone. Networks Some network operators allow you to switch networks manually. To switch networks 1 From standby select Menu } Settings } the Connectivity tab } Mobile networks } Select network. 2 Select an option. ...
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    ... To call a contact 1 From standby select Menu } Contacts. 2 Scroll to, or enter the first letter or letters of the contact. 3 When the contact is highlighted press or to select a number, then select Call. Calling This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... More } Edit contact. Call list Information about recent calls. To call a number from the call list 1 From standby select Menu } Calls and scroll to a tab. 2 Scroll to a name or number and select Call. Calling 21 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ...Menu } Calls the All tab } More } Delete all. To call your voicemail service • From standby press and hold down . To edit your voicemail number 1 ...call. Contact your network operator for more information. 22 Calling This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... control } Magic word } Activate. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen and select Continue. 3 Wait... or No to record a new word. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and select Continue. 6 Select... control } Voice answer } Activate. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen and select Continue. Wait...
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    ...Yes to accept or No for a new recording. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen and select Continue. Wait ...Yes to accept or No for a new recording. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen and select Continue, then... call at the same time. Call waiting service When this is activated, you hear a beep if...
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    ...talk to. 2 To resume the conference call, press More } Join calls. Two voice lines If your subscription supports Alternate Line Service (ALS), you can make calls with different phone numbers. Conference calls With a conference call, you can have...
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    .... Restrict calls You can restrict outgoing and incoming calls. A password from your service provider is required. If you divert incoming calls, you cannot ... call the international emergency number, 112 or 911. Calling This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... on the SIM card. Additional calling functions Tone signals You can use banking services or control an answering machine with tone signals during a call. To use tone ... } Show/hide my no. 2 Select an option. Calling 27 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ...messaging, email, My friends Your phone supports messaging services. Please contact your service provider about the services you can use, or for more information, visit www.sonyericsson.com/support. 2 If ... the international "+" prefix and country/region code. 3 Select Save. Sending text messages...
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    ...activity menu is set, select View. • If pop-up is set: follow the instructions on the screen. To call a number in a text message • Select the phone number displayed...} Max. available. 3 Select an option. Messaging 29 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... the settings for MMS automatically from your network operator or from www.sonyericsson.com/support. To select an Internet profile and message server 1 From standby... set, select View. • If pop-up is set, follow the instructions on the screen. To view a picture message from the inbox 1 From standby ...
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    ... } New template. 2 Select an option. 3 Insert text. Press to add items. 4 Select Save, enter a title and select OK. . Voice messages You can send and receive a sound recording as a voice message. Messaging 31 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... Record your message and select Stop. 3 Select Send. Enter settings manually You can also enter the email settings manually. To do ... way is to have settings sent directly to your phone via the Sony Ericsson web site or you can enter the settings manually. Email settings via Internet You can receive ...
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    ... settings. For more information, contact your email provider or see the Getting started guide with additional information at www.sonyericsson.com/support. To receive and read email messages 1 From standby select Menu } Messaging } Email } Inbox } ...
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    ... settings. The following settings information is provided by your service provider username password server address ... server that you have new email, if supported by your email provider. Using push ...and may result in increased charges. Contact your service provider for pricing. To turn on push email ...
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    ... your status information. Chat group A chat group can be started by your service provider, by a My friends user or by yourself. To create a chat group ... return to chat messages from previous conversations. Messaging 35 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... information about options, see the Camera Getting started guide at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Transferring pictures Transfer to your computer You ... If your subscription supports this, you can send pictures to publish in a blog. Web services may require a separate licence agreement between you ...
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    ..., or delete pictures in the file manager. File types supported are, GIF, JPEG, WBMP, BMP, PNG and SVG-... and print them later, if your printer supports this. For more information, see the Getting started guide with additional information at www.sonyericsson.com/support. To view your camera pictures 1 ...
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    ...and select More } Save. Entertainment Handsfree, Walkman®, Shake control, radio, Track ID™, PlayNow™, MusicDJ™, VideoDJ™, themes, games and more Stereo portable handsfree To use the handsfree Connect the portable handsfree to your phone to use it...
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    ... and the installation window opens. 2 Select a language and click OK. 3 Click Install Disc2Phone and follow the instructions. Entertainment 39 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... just the reference to it. To create a playlist 1 From standby select Menu } WALKMAN } More } My music } Playlists } New playlist and select... phone is available in the Managing files Getting started guide available at www.sonyericsson.com/support. 40 Entertainment This is the Internet version of the...
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    ...® options, see the WALKMAN® Getting started guide with additional information at www.sonyericsson.com/support Online music You can view videos ... more information, contact your network operator or visit www.sonyericsson.com/support. To select a data account for streaming 1 From standby select Menu }...
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    TrackID™ TrackID™ is a free music recognition service. You can search for title, artist and album names about a song you ... For cost information contact your service provider. To automatically search for radio stations • Select Search. To manually search for radio stations ...
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    ... method. To receive a ringtone • Select a transfer method and follow the instructions that appear. You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-protected material. A ... and press More } Save melody. Entertainment 43 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... method. To receive a melody • Select a transfer method and follow the instructions that appear. You are not allowed to exchange copyright-protected material. To ... to a recording and select Play. 44 Entertainment This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ...games. Help texts are available for most games. To start a game 1 From standby select Menu } Entertainment.... 2 Select a game. To end a game • Press and hold down . To view options for Javaମ. manager } Applications. 2 Select an application. 3 Scroll to a game or application and select More: • Move...
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    ... personal performance, such as distance, speed, and step count. Information provided by use of Fitness applications is approximate. Sony Ericsson makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the accuracy of the Fitness applications. Any serious health and fitness ...
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    ... time interval to track the distance covered per interval. You cannot add laps manually when Lap distance or Lap time is set. You can listen to music even if ... Menu } Fitness } Settings } Sound. Fitness application 47 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... to view details for each training session. To start Pocket Trainer • From standby select File manager } Applications. To end the application • Press and hold and select End application. 48 Fitness application This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ...2 Follow the instructions on the screen. To download settings via a computer 1 Browse to www.sonyericsson.com/support. 2 Follow the instructions. Using Internet Use the Internet to access online services for example, news and banking, search and ...
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    .... Downloading You can download files, for example, pictures, themes, games and ringtones from Web pages. To download from the Sony Ericsson Web page • Select a file to download and follow the instructions that appear. Internet profiles You can select ...
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    ... technology. You can also use Internet services or the USB cable, which is included with the phone. Sony Ericsson PC Suite software You can install synchronization software for your computer found in the Sony Ericsson PC Suite on the CD included with your phone. The ...
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    ... always accept, never accept or always ask when starting synchronization from a service. • Remote security - insert a server ID and a ... control computer applications. • use media viewer accessories. • exchange items. • play multiplayer games. We recommend a range within 10 metres (33 feet),...
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    ... only the devices listed in My devices can find your phone. To show or hide your phone • From standby select Menu } Settings } the Connectivity tab } Bluetooth } Visibility } Show phone or Hide phone. Connectivity 53 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... as modem and more using Bluetooth communication % 51 Sony Ericsson PC Suite software. Transferring files using the USB cable You can connect your phone ... between phone and computer in Microsoft Windows Explorer. Use Sony Disc2Phone (music transfer) or Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition...
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    ... USB cable from your phone. To use phone mode 1 Computer: Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite from the CD that came with your phone. 2 Computer: Start PC Suite from Start/ Programs/Sony Ericsson/PC Suite. 3 Connect the USB cable to the phone and the computer. 4 Phone: Select Phone mode. ...
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    ... and follow the instructions on the screen. To use Update service via a computer • Follow the instructions provided on www.sonyericsson.com/support to use Sony Ericsson Update Service. To set a reminder to use Update service 1 From standby select...
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    ... 1 From standby select Menu } Organizer } Alarms. 2 Scroll to an alarm and select Edit. 3 Scroll to Alarm signal: and select Edit and select the radio or a sound. 4 Scroll to an option and select Save. More features 57 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    .... 2 Scroll to a task and select View. 3 Select More } Edit. 4 Edit the task and select Continue. 5 Set a reminder. To send a task 1 Scroll to a task and select More } Send. 2 Select a transfer method. 58 More features This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... or to select ÷ x Press to delete the figure. Profiles Profiles adapt your phone to different situations, for example, while in a meeting. Some profiles, such as ring volume, adjust automatically. More features 59 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... tab } Time & date } Time. 2 Enter the time and select Save. To set the time format • From standby select Menu } Settings } the General tab } Time & date } Time } Format. • Select an option. 60 More features This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    .... 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. 1 2 3 4 To edit your PIN From standby select Menu } Settings } the General tab } Security } Locks } SIM protection } Change ...
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    ... } Automatic keylock. Troubleshooting Why doesn't the phone work the way I want it to? Some problems require you to call your network operator. For more support go to www... tab } Clock size. 62 Troubleshooting This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use....
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    ... tab } Master reset. 2 Select an option. 3 When instructions appear, select Continue. If you ... appear in grey A service is not activated or your subscription does not support the function....out and needs to be replaced. Troubleshooting 63 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only...
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    ... the Synchronization Getting started guide. The guide contains installation instructions and a troubleshooting guide, that may assist you in solving the problem. Error messages Insert ... do not match. When you want to change a security code, (for example, your PIN) you must confirm the ...
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    ... probably the phone that is causing the problem. Please contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service location. Emerg. .... Important information Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site, service and support, safe ... providing support. A global network of Call Centers. An extensive network of Sony Ericsson service ...
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    ... Centers according to national tariffs, including local taxes, unless the phone number is a toll-free number. Support Argentina Australia Belgique/België ...com questions.RO@support.sonyericsson.com 66 Important information This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only ...
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    ... • Do not paint your product. • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform service. • Do not close your product with an object inserted between keypad and display if you ...
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    ... (+41°F) and +45°C (+113°F). Use only Sony Ericsson branded original batteries intended for ... outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers intended for... solutions. We recommend that you use only Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended for use with...
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    ...antenna. Use of antenna devices not marketed by Sony Ericsson specifically for this model could damage ... in SAR levels among mobile phones, all Sony Ericsson mobile phone models ...parts in the vicinity of the phone or when used with the original Sony Ericsson accessory intended for this phone and worn ...
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    ...sold in the US, you can use your TTY terminal with your Sony Ericsson mobile phone (with the necessary accessory). For information on Accessible Solutions for individuals with special needs call the Sony Ericsson Special Needs Center on 877 878 1996 ...
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    ... test use of third-party audio accessories with this mobile phone. Sony Ericsson recommends using only Sony Ericsson original audio accessories. End User Licence Agreement ... disclosure retain your device or secure its permanent destruction. Accessories Sony Ericsson recommends use of ...
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    ...due to defects in design, materials or workmanship, Sony Ericsson authorized distributors or service partners, in the country/region* where you... warranty Subject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, Sony Ericsson warrants this Product to be free from defects in design, material and workmanship...
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    .... 4 Since the cellular system on which the Product is to operate is provided by a carrier independent from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson will not be responsible for the operation, availability, coverage, services or range of that system. 5 This warranty ...
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    ... contract. Declaration of Conformity for W580i We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya ... servicing of the Product, provided that an identical Product is sold in such country by an authorised Sony Ericsson ... call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe that certain services may ...
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    Index A Activity menu ...16 alarms ...57 answering service ...22 applications ...45 appointments ...57 putting on hold ...24 recording ...44 restrict ... application ...46-48 fixed dialling ...26 FM radio ...42 Index 75 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    G games ...45 H handsfree ...9, 22, 38 help ...6 hiding number ...27 MMS See picture ...38 picture messages ...30 pictures ...37 PIN code changing ...61 unblocking ...6 playlists ...40-41 ...12 microphone ...18 76 Index This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    ... ...41 submenus ...12 synchronizing ...51-52 U unblock SIM card ...60 Update service ...56 V video clips, recording ...36 video recorder ...36-38 VideoDJ™ ... ...22 volume ear speaker ...19 ringtone ...43 Index 77 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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    W WALKMAN® player ...38-41 Z zoom ...36 78 Index This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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