Sony Ericsson J300i User Guide

Sony Ericsson J300i Manual

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    This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    your phone 4 User guide symbols 5 Calling 16 Messaging 33 Imaging 41 Entertainment 43 Connectivity 48 More features 53 Troubleshooting 63 Additional information 67 Index 77 You can find support, information, content downloads and an icon glossary at www.SonyEricsson.com/ support 1 This
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    however, be incorporated into new editions of this user guide. All rights reserved. ©Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2005 Publication number: EN/LZT 108 7618 R1A Please note: Some of the services in this user guide are not supported by all networks. This also applies to the GSM International
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    strictly with all such regulations and acknowledges that it has the responsibility to obtain licenses to export, re-export, or import Software. Software may not be downloaded, or otherwise exported or re-exported (i) into, or to a national or resident of, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Libya, Sudan
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    Getting to know your phone Earpiece Selection key Back key Screen Selection key Navigation key Clear key and On/Off button Microphone Stereo headset and charger connector 4 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    your phone Insert the SIM card, attach and charge the battery to use your phone. SIM card When you register as a subscriber with a network operator, you get a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card contains a computer chip that keeps track of your phone number, the services included
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    To remove the cover and insert the SIM card 6 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    1 Push to release the cover. 2 Lift the cover up. 3 Insert the SIM card. Make sure the SIM card is placed under the silvery holders. 4 Place the battery in the phone with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. 5 Place the cover on the phone. 6 Push to secure the cover. PIN (Personal
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    for more frequent re-charging. However talk-time or standby time may become noticeably shorter due to wear and you may have to replace your battery. Only use approved batteries from Sony Ericsson % 70 Battery use and care. 8 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private
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    . 4 } Yes if you want the setup wizard to help you with instructions and tips or } No. The setup wizard is also available in the menu system, } Settings } General tab } Setup wizard. To make and receive calls Enter the area code and phone number } Call to make the call. } End call to end the
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    battery. Press to go to the desktop from standby % 12 Navigating the menus PlayNow™ - download and play music. Internet services - gives you access to Internet services. Entertainment - games, MusicDJ™, sound recorder. File manager - handling of pictures, sounds, video, themes, games, applications
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    Menu overview PlayNow™ Internet services* Entertainment Games MusicDJ™ Record sound File manager Messaging Organizer Pictures Write new Calendar Sounds Inbox Tasks Videos My friends* Notes Themes Call voicemail Applications Games Email Alarms Applications Drafts Timer
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    tab } Shortcuts and select an existing shortcut you want to edit } Edit. 2 Scroll to and select a function } Shortcut. Help texts Help texts exist in your phone. To access help texts } Info. 12 This is the Internet version of the user
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    % 51 Synchronizing. Languages Select the language for phone menus or the languages that you may use when writing. To change the phone language • } Settings } General tab } Language } Phone language, select a language. 13 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    • From standby, press: 0000 for English or 8888 for Automatic language (SIM dependant). To select writing languages 1 } Settings } General tab } Language } Writing language. 2 to write the word "Jane", press , , , . 14 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    a character, press . To delete the entire word, press and hold . 3 When you have edited the word } Insert. The word is added to the T9 Text Input dictionary. Next time you enter this word using T9 Text Input, letters. 15 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    Line Identification service and the caller's number is identified, the number is displayed. If the number is in the phonebook, the name, number, and picture are displayed. If the number is a restricted number, Withheld is displayed. To make a call 1 Enter the area code and the phone number. 2 } Call
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    } Special numbers } Emergency nos. Phonebook Choose your default phonebook from one of the following: • Contacts - detailed information saved in the phone. • SIM numbers - names and numbers only on the SIM card. 17 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    phone or on the SIM card. To check the memory status } Phonebook } Options } Advanced } Memory status. Contacts Save up to 510 numbers, add pictures, ringtones and select a symbol } Insert. 6 When you have entered the information } Save. Enter the + sign and country code with all phonebook numbers.
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    number 1 } Phonebook } New number } Add. 2 Enter the name } OK and number } OK } Save. Copying contacts Copy SIM numbers to and from contacts and the SIM card. When copying all contacts from the phone to the SIM card, all existing SIM card information is replaced. To copy names and numbers to the
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    Ringtone: } Edit. This takes you to File manager. Select a file } Save. Calling from the phonebook If contacts is the default phonebook, you can call from contacts or from the SIM card. If SIM a number } Call. To call a SIM number 1 } Phonebook. If SIM numbers is the default phonebook, select the
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    phone lock code } OK. The default phone lock code is 0000. Names and numbers that are saved on the SIM card are not deleted. Default number for contacts Set the phone all. Speed dialling Save phone numbers for speed dialling in a list of numbers from 1-9 in your phone and on your SIM card. To set
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    service If you have saved your voicemail number, press and hold . You get the number from your service commands cannot be saved on the SIM card. To set up voice phone number to add the voice command to. Record a voice command such as "John mobile". 22 This is the Internet version of the user's guide
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    } Voice answer } Activate. 2 Instructions appear. } Continue and lift the phone to your ear. Wait for the the instructions that appear, save when finished. You cannot use voice answering if you have selected an MP3 file as ringtone. the instructions that appear, save when finished. 23 This is
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    name you recorded earlier, for example "John mobile", the call connects. To answer or reject a call When the phone rings, say "Answer" or say "Busy you can divert them to another number, for example, your answering service. When the Restrict calls function is activated, some Divert calls options
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    call type and then one of the divert options } Activate. 3 Enter the phone number to which you want your calls to be diverted, or } Look up Handle more than one call simultaneously. Call waiting service When activated, you hear a beep if you receive a second guide © Print only for private use.
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    connect the two calls. You are disconnected from both calls. Contact your network operator to check if this function is supported. • } End call, press Yes to retrieve the held call. • } End call } No to end participant. 26 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    on two lines with different numbers if your subscription supports alternate line service. To select a line } Settings } Calls and select one of the options. Accept calls Receive calls from certain phone numbers only. To add numbers to the accepted callers list 1 } guide © Print only for private use.
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    incoming calls when at home or abroad. You need a password from your service provider. If you divert incoming calls, you cannot activate some Restrict calls view or manage any phone numbers saved on the SIM card. 28 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    reset the call cost meter } Settings } Calls tab } Time & cost } Call costs } More } Clear total cost. 29 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    amount or Unlimited } OK. Call priority service Request a certain priority when you make a call, if your subscription supports the call priority service. The priority levels are defined by your network number } Save. 30 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    the group } Off. Tone signals Use telephone banking services or control an answering machine by sending tone signals phone number If your subscription supports the Calling Line Identification Restriction, you can hide your number when making a call. To show or hide your phone number 1 Enter the phone
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    business card } Save. To send your business card } Phonebook } Options } My business card } Send my card. 32 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    Messaging Your phone supports various messaging services. Contact your service provider about the services you can use or for more information, see www.SonyEricsson.com/support. Text messages Text messages can contain pictures, animations, melodies and sound effects. Text messages can be sent to one
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    To insert an item in a text message 1 a text message Select the phone number } Call. To save a message 1 } Messaging } Inbox } More } Save message. 2 } Saved items (SIM card) or } Templates (phone). To save an item from 34 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    a longer message by linking two or more messages. You are charged for each of the messages linked in a long message. You all parts of a long message at the same time. Check with your service provider for the maximum number of messages that can be linked. To turn guide © Print only for private use.
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    sent via MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) to a mobile phone or via email. The sender and receiver of a picture message must have a subscription that supports MMS. Before you start If end the call } More } End call. 36 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    read report, a delivery report and set a priority for a specific message. You can also add more recipients to the message. To additional send options 1 When you have entered the recipient's phone number } More. 2 Select Add recipient or Recipients to of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    Yes to download. Email Send and receive email messages with your phone. The sender and receiver must have a subscription supporting data. Before you start If settings are not already in your phone % 48 view options. 38 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    } Email } Inbox } More } Send & receive to download new messages. 2 Select a message to read it. To save an email address or a phone number in an email message 1 Select the email address or phone number } More. 2 } Save saved depends on memory left in the phone. All email messages are also saved on
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    send & rec. to delete messages. My friends For more information, contact your service provider or see www.SonyEricsson.com/support. Area information Area information is a type of text message (for example, information. 40 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    ringtone to a contact. You can send pictures using picture messages or email. Handling pictures Add, edit or delete pictures in File manager. The number of pictures that you can save depends on the size of the pictures. There is support version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    Pictures. Select a picture } More } Delete or press . Exchanging pictures Exchange pictures using cable, picture messages or email. You are not allowed to exchange copyright-protected material. For more as wallpaper. 42 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    that you download or receive in a picture message. You can also stream music and videos from Web sites. There is support for MP3, video. • Delete song/Delete video - delete the file from the phone. • Equalizer - set treble and bass when playing music. • Minimize 's guide © Print only for private use.
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    PlayNow™ } PlayNow™ to pre-listen, buy and download music via the Internet. If settings are not already in your phone % 48 Settings. For more information, contact your service provider or see www.SonyEricsson.com/support. Streaming online music and videos Play videos and listen to music on a Web
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    the key press sound. Composing ringtone melodies Compose and edit melodies to use as ringtones using the MusicDJ™. A melody tracks. To compose a melody 1 } Entertainment } MusicDJ™. 2 Choose to Insert, Copy and Paste blocks to compose. Use , , or to move between guide © Print only for private use.
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    select a transfer method. When you receive the melody, follow the instructions that appear. You cannot send a polyphonic melody or an MP3 file set as ringtones. Recording of all sound stops automatically if you receive a call. Recordings are saved in the phone. In guide © Print only for private use.
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    Themes, games and applications Your phone comes with predefined themes, games and applications. You can download new content to your phone. For more information, see www.SonyEricsson.com/support. To select or change a theme } File manager } Themes and select a theme. To send a theme } File manager }
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    phone. Settings may already be entered when you buy your phone. If not, contact your network operator, service provider or see www.SonyEricsson.com/support start browsing Scroll to your online service or operator menu. 48 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private
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    a bookmark } More. Select an option. To download from wap.sonyericsson.com 1 } Internet services } More } Sony Ericsson. 2 Select what you want to download and follow the instructions that appear. Stored information When browsing, you can save information in your phone. It is advisable to clear any
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    you want to use. Internet security Your phone supports WAP and HTTP secure browsing. HTTP profiles are secure if the URL starts with https://. Security for a connection between a WAP gateway and a WAP service provider is the responsibility of the WAP service provider. To turn on a secure connection
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    } Security } Trusted cert. Synchronizing You can use a cable to synchronize your mobile phone files, contacts, appointments, tasks and notes with similar programs in, for example, a PC. For more information, see www.SonyEricsson.com/support. To select sync order for names } Phonebook } Options
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    save your new account. To start the remote synchronization } Settings } Connectivity } Synchronization, select an account } Start. 52 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    More features Time and date • To set the time } Settings } General tab } Time & date } Time. Enter the time } Save. • To set the time format } Format and select an option. • To set the date and date format } Settings } General tab } Time & date } Date. Alarm clock The alarm rings even if the phone
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    if you want the reminder to sound even though the phone is turned off. When the reminder sounds } Yes days or weeks. In the monthly and weekly views, you can also use the keypad as follows. Back a week Back a month Back a year Today's date Next of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    Organizer } Tasks } New task } Add. 2 Select a category. If the category is a phone call, enter the number } Continue. 3 Enter a subject } Continue. 4 If you want to to sound even though the phone is turned off. } Yes to read the task, or to call the phone number in a phone task. } No to turn
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    a task When Add task? appears } Yes. Notes Make up to 10 notes in your phone. To add a note } Organizer } Notes } New note } Add, enter the note Exchanging notes Send and receive notes using picture messaging. Synchronize notes with a PC % 51 Synchronizing. To send a note } Organizer } Notes and
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    are set to suit a certain environment. You can reset all profile settings to the way they were set when you bought your phone. To select Reset. Timer Your phone has a built-in timer. When the signal rings, press any key to turn it off. 57 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only
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    On, Off, Automatic or Power save. To activate the screen Press . Start-up screen When you turn the phone on or off, a start-up screen appears. To select a start-up screen } Settings } Display tab enter a decimal point. 58 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    SIM card lock The SIM card lock protects your subscription, but not your phone itself, from unauthorized use. If you change SIM cards, the phone still works with the new SIM card. Most SIM cards are locked at the time of purchase. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal
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    General tab } Locks } SIM lock } Protection and select On or Off. 2 Enter your PIN } OK. Keypad lock Lock the keypad to avoid dialling a number by accident. You can still answer an incoming call and the keypad locks again after it. The keypad remains locked until you unlock it manually. Calls to the
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    your phone lock code until a different SIM card is inserted in the phone. It is important that you remember your new code. If you should forget it, you have to hand in your phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. To set the phone lock 1 } Settings } General tab } Locks } Phone lock } Protection
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    } Continue } More } Reset. 2 Reset code memo? appears } Yes. The code memo is reset and all entries are cleared. The next time you enter the code memo, you must start at % 61 To open code memo for the first time. 62 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    screen for indication of charging. The phone cannot be switched on Recharge the battery % 6 To remove the cover and insert the SIM card or % 70 Battery use and care. Charging a non Sony Ericsson battery If the battery you are using is not a Sony Ericsson approved battery % 70 Battery use and care
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    you want to change a security code, confirm the new code by entering it again % 59 SIM card lock. PIN blocked/PIN2 blocked You have entered your PIN or PIN2 incorrectly three times in a row. To unblock % 59 SIM card lock. 64 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private
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    also deleted but can be downloaded from www.sonyericsson.com/support. To reset the phone 1 } Settings } General tab } Master reset. 2 } Reset settings or } Reset all. 3 A text box appears. } No to cancel or } Yes to continue. 4 Enter the phone lock code (0000 or the new code if you have changed it
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    the cover forward to release the front cover. 2 Gently pull the front cover away and remove the keypad. 3 Place the keypad on the new front cover. Insert the notches into the corresponding slots on the phone and gently lift the new front cover over the catch. 4 Press to secure the front cover into
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    Additional information Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site On www.SonyEricsson.com/support there is a support section where help and tips are only a few clicks away. Here you find the latest PC software updates and tips on how to use your product more efficiently. Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use
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    specifically designed by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Use of unauthorised or modified antennas could damage your mobile phone and mobile phones, all Sony Ericsson mobile phone models are designed to meet radio frequency exposure guidelines. 68 This is the Internet version of the user's guide
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    frequency exposure and SAR, on: www.sonyericsson.com. Driving Please check if local laws and regulations restrict the use of mobile phones while driving or require drivers to use handsfree solutions. We recommend that you use only Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended for use with your product
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    or when certain network services and/or mobile phone features are in use. Check with your local service provider. Battery use and care We recommend that you fully charge the battery before you use your mobile phone for the first time. The battery can only be charged in temperatures between +5°C (+41
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    of in fire. • Use only Sony Ericsson branded original batteries and chargers intended for use with your mobile phone. Other chargers may not charge sufficiently or may produce excessive heat. Using other batteries and chargers could be dangerous. • Do not expose the battery to liquid. • Do not let
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    original accessory delivered with your mobile phone (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 Center (national rates may apply) or visit www.SonyEricsson.com
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    be charged and discharged hundreds of times. However, it will eventually wear out - this is not a defect. When the talk-time or standby time is noticeably shorter, it is time to replace your battery. Sony Ericsson recommends that you use only batteries and chargers approved by Sony Ericsson. Minor
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    of accessories or other peripheral devices which are not Sony Ericsson branded original accessories intended WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ERICSSON OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR in, please call the local Sony Ericsson Call Center. Please observe that certain services may not be possible elsewhere
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    different from equivalent models sold in other EU countries. It may not be possible to repair SIM-locked Products. ** In some countries/regions additional information is requested. If so, this is clearly operation. 75 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet S-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAA-1001021-BV and in combination with our accessories 99/5/EC). 76 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    service 22 applications 47 making 9, 16 receiving 9 recording 46 restricting 28 certificates 50 closed user groups 30 code memo 61 B battery alien 67 charging and inserting 7 bookmarks 49 business cards 32 codes 66 77 This is the Internet version of the user's guide © Print only for private use.
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    games 47 groups 31 H HTTP 48 I icons 10 Internet 48 J Java™ 50 K keypad lock 60 L language phone 13 writing 14 light 58 locks phone lock 65 SIM 56 P phone lock 60, 65 phonebook adding contacts 18 checking memory 20 default 17 synchronizing 51 picture messages 36-38 pictures 41-42 PIN code changing 59
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    22-24 reset the phone 65 restricted dialling 28 ringtones 44 S safety guidelines 67 screen saver 42 security code memo 61 Internet 50-51 SIM card lock 59 sending appointments 56 business cards 32 contacts 19 melodies and ringtones 46 notes 56 pictures 42 tasks 56 themes 47 settings Internet
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    templates for picture messages 38 for text messages 35 text input 14 text messages 33-36 themes 47 time 53 timer 57 troubleshooting 63 turning on/off phone 9 phone lock 61 ringtones, melodies 44 SIM lock protection 60 two voice lines 27 V vibrating alert 45 video clips 43 voice answering 24 voice
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