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Accessories – More for your phone Music remote control MRC-60 Listen to music with hi-fi sound quality and adjust music settings with a remote control. Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone HCB-120 A handsfree solution with caller display. For use in the car, office or home. Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-IV835 A discreet and stylish handsfree solution with clear digital sound. These accessories can be purchased seperately but may not be available in every market. To view the full range go to www.sonyericsson.
Contents Getting started .......................... 3 Getting to know the phone ....... 8 Calling ................................... 22 Messaging .............................. 27 Imaging .................................. 34 Entertainment ......................... 38 Connectivity ........................... 45 More features ......................... 49 Important information ............ 52 Index ......................................
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Getting started Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Ericsson P1c. Before you start to use your new phone please read the information in the Getting started chapter carefully. Instruction symbols The following appear in the User guide: Note Tip A service or function is networkor subscription-dependent. Contact your network operator for details. • Web guide – an up-to-date User guide with step-by-step instructions and additional information on features available in you phone.
Package 1 9 Extra stylus 10 Documentation package 11 CD with Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones 11 2 10 9 If your package does not include all the listed items then contact your retailer.
Monternet key 8 Infrared port 9 Earspeaker 10 Loudspeaker 11 Antenna connector 12 Connector for charger and accessories 13 Indicator light 14 Microphone 15 Back button 16 Jog Dial 17 Camera 18 Strap holder 19 Photo light Before using your phone Battery You need to charge the battery when the indicator light on the base of the phone flashes red or when the low battery message appears on the screen.
SIM card You receive a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card when you register with a network operator. The SIM card keeps track of your phone number, the services included in your subscription and phonebook information. A PIN code is supplied with the SIM card and must be entered, if requested, when you turn on your phone for the first time. To insert the SIM card IMEI number IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identifier) is a 15-digit number.
1 2 3 4 5 To switch on your phone Press and hold down the On/off button. Select Phone on. Select a language. Enter your PIN, if requested. Select Done. For more information about phone locks, see Control panel in the Web guide. Wizards If you make a mistake when you enter your PIN code, you can delete the number by pressing . If you enter the wrong PIN code three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked. To unblock it, you need to enter the PUK code supplied with your SIM card.
Getting to know the phone Turning the phone on and off The screen The screen is touch-sensitive. You can use the stylus or your fingertips to select items. Your phone has two modes of operation: 1 2 Notes • Phone on – full functionality. • Flight mode – limited functionality with network and radio functions switched off. You can use flight mode where mobile phones are prohibited, such as in hospitals and aircrafts. To turn on the phone in phone mode 1 Press and hold down the On/off button.
Navigation To navigate menus and select items, you can use the Jog Dial, Back button, stylus, keyboard navigation keys, touch options and your fingertips. Jog Dial You can rotate the Jog Dial to scroll lists up and down, adjust sound volume. You can press the Jog Dial to select a highlighted item. Up Inwards Down Back button Back button You can press to return to the previous screen or menu. You can press and hold down to return to Standby or lock and unlock the keyboard from Standby.
To close an application • Press and hold . All data is saved. Task manager Task manager helps you switch between applications. Leaving an application via Task manager rather than closing it, lets you return to the the application in the state that you left it. This is useful, for example, when cutting and pasting text from one application to another. To switch to another application 1 Tap in the status bar or select More > Task manager. 2 Select the Recent tab. 3 Select the application and select Switch.
English predictive text activated Chinese predictive text activated Ring volume set to zero Signal strength in phone mode, GPRS available Silent mode SMS notification SMS overflow To access the Status bar menu • Select in the status bar. Importing phone book entries You can import contact information by: • Copying phonebook entries stored on your SIM card. • Transferring phonebook entries from a computer application using the synchronize function.
Main menu overview Monternet * China Mobile in * Music Games News & Weather Fetion Movie & TV Mail Phonebook Manager Finance Online What's New! SIM Application My Monternet Monternet My Favorites Picture Music Video Magic Box Mobile Flash Other Call history All Incoming Outgoing Missed Messages Call voice mail Create new message Inbox Outbox Drafts Sent SIM Contacts Contacts Phonebook Manager Entertainment Music player FM radio Video Online media MusicDJ™ Sound recorder Vijay Singh Pro Golf 3D Demo C
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) Connecting accessories Your phone comes with a Memory Stick which can be used as extra storage space for pictures, music, applications, and so forth. You can rename and format the Memory Stick. You can also transfer data to and from the Memory Stick. To insert the Memory Stick 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the Memory Stick in the slot. To remove the Memory Stick 1 Open the cover. 2 Press the edge of the Memory Stick inwards and then release it.
To set the volume for ringtone, alarm and message alerts 1 Select > Volume. 2 Select the corresponding slider. 3 Rotate the Jog Dial. To set the phone to silent 1 Select > Volume. 2 Mark the Silent mode check box. From Standby you can press and hold to switch silent mode on or off. Transfer sound During an ongoing call or when listening to, for example, Music player you can transfer the sound to a connected accessory such as a Bluetooth headset. To transfer sound 1 Select > Volume.
Dual function keyboard Press the keys below the screen to use the dual function keyboard. Switching language You can select and switch quickly to another language by pressing and simultaneously. To enter latin characters using Keypad Each key has several characters and symbols. In Standby the keyboard is in number entry mode. The characters are accessed by pressing the left or right side of the key. By pressing you access the characters or symbols on the top of the key.
Type of strokes The 5 stroke types are defined in the following table: 16 Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
On-screen keyboard The on-screen keyboard enables you to select the characters and symbols with the stylus. The on-screen keyboard can be set to different languages. To use the on-screen keyboard • Select the on-screen keyboard symbol located in the status bar. To view option of the on-screen keyboard • Select and select a option.
Introduction to multi-characters recognition function 1. English: Input one English word at a time. In the lower-case input area, the upper-case letters can also be recognized, for example: Input “hello”, “Hello”. 2. Chinese: Multiple Chinese words can be input at a time, for example: Input “ Դད ”. 3. Number: Multiple digits of telephone number can be input at a time, for example: Input “4008100000”. Input Chinese Chinese punctuations Chinese characters 1.
Input Latin characters The Handwriting recognition converts the handwriting strokes to letters, digits or other characters, and displays such characters as text. The Handwriting recognition is activated only at the place of inputting the text. Note: Most letters can be written through different stroke patterns. See the following charts for more information. The upper case and lower case depend on the location on the screen, and are unrelated to the pattern.
Accented symbols When inputting an accented character, finish inputting at a single attempt and then identify it; the letters and accent can be input in the upperor lower-case letter area (below the arrowhead or in the line where the arrowhead is located). S Extended symbols Input the Latin characters by using the specific stroke trace as a switch ( ). 20 Getting to know the phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Edit text In the More menu you will find text editing functions like copying, cutting and pasting. Input number characters Write numbers above the arrowhead. Some text editing functions are available only when the text is highlighted. To highlight the text with the stylus • Hold the stylus at the end of the text for a short while then drag the stylus across the text. Text options You can build your own dictionary using My words, add symbols and change text options in the More menu.
Calling Networks Network coverage To make or receive a phone call your phone must be within range of a network. Home network When you turn your phone on, it automatically selects your home network if it is within range. Roaming If your home network is not within range, you may use another network that is accepted by your operator. This is called roaming. Network settings You can set how your phone should choose an available network when you are outside your operator’s coverage area.
To set a speed contact (number) 1 From Standby select Main menu > Phone > Speed contacts. 2 Scroll to an empty position and press the Jog Dial. 3 Select a 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. 2 Select Call. To make an emergency call 1 From Standby, enter the emergency number on the keyboard. 2 Select Call.
Handling two or more calls Handsfree You can handle multiple calls at the same time: 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 > Control panel > Call settings > Handsfree. • Put an ongoing call on hold and start a new one, or answer an incoming call. • Start a conference call during an ongoing call (operator-dependent).
• Voicemail – “answering machine”. • Voice control – you can call and answer with voice commands. 3 When the contact is highlighted, press the arrow icon to select a number > Call. Many of these features are operatordependent and may not be available. For more information about these, and other features, see Phone, Contacts and Control panel in the Web guide. To find service numbers on the SIM card 1 From Standby select > Contacts. 2 Select More > View folder > SIM > More > Service numbers.
4 Select More > Add field and mark a field. 5 Select Add. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To edit a contact on the SIM card From Standby select > Contacts. Select More > View folder > SIM. Scroll to a contact and press the Jog Dial. Select More > Edit contact. To add a stored picture to a contact From Standby select > Contacts and select a contact. Select More > Edit contact. Scroll to the Picture field and press the Jog Dial. Choose Select and scroll to a picture you want to add. Choose Select > Save.
Messaging Before you use Messaging Before you can send or receive any messages (except for SMS text messages) you need to set up the necessary accounts. See the Help in the phone or Setting up Internet, email and MMS in the Web guide.
• Drafts – contains messages that are not ready to be sent. When you are creating a message, and exit the message before sending it, you will be asked if you want to save it. If you select Yes, the message will automatically be stored in this folder. • Sent – contains sent messages. • SIM – a folder located on your SIM card. MMS SMS Before you use MMS Before you can send and receive multimedia messages you need to download MMS settings.
An overview of MMS 7 MMS 1 2 Attachments tab. The tab is only visible if Creation mode in Main Menu > Control panel > Messaging > MMS account > More > Advanced settings is set to Free or Warning. 7 Address tab for the recipient and other details 6 5 1/1 6 1KB 5 Select template Picture Text Scribble Sound Video 3 4 Record sound Select Close 1 To create and send an MMS From Standby select or Main menu > Messaging. Select Create new message > MMS. Add picture, text and sound as desired.
Email Before you use email To use email you require an Internet account and will need to download the necessary email settings. See the Help in the phone or Setting up Internet, email and MMS in the Web guide. Sending email messages You can create email messages from each email account. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To create and send an email message From Standby select or Main menu > Messaging > your email account. Select New.
To forward an email message 1 From your email account in Messaging scroll to the message you wish to forward. 2 Select More > Forward. Large attachments increase the size of an email and the connection time needed to send it. It is possible to choose whether to forward the attachment. Viewing messages You can choose not to receive large messages and only to receive a header. 1 2 3 4 To download headers From Standby select Main menu > Control panel > Messaging > Email accounts > your email account.
Saving contact details When you receive a message, you can save the contact details of the person who sent the message. To save a sender’s contact details 1 Select the sender’s name or email address in the details tab or From: in the address tab. 2 Select Add to Contacts. Disconnecting from the Internet If your phone is already connected to the Internet when you send an email message or an MMS message it remains connected after sending.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To set IMAP Push email From Standby select Main menu > Control panel > Messaging > Email accounts > your email account. Select the Basic tab. Select IMAP in Connection type:. Mark the Push email check box. In Email accounts select More > Always On push email. Mark the Always On check box. Select Save. For more information on push email contact your operator or your service provider.
Imaging Camera 1 The 3.2 megapixel camera can take both still pictures and video clips. You can store them in the phone or send them as MMS. Exposure control is automatic and in bad light conditions you can use the camera light. The icon row gives an overview of the current settings. 2 indicates picture mode and indicate video mode. The video icon turns red during video recording. 3 Remaining number of pictures or video time for the current settings. 4 Exposure compensation.
Changing the camera settings Press to see how you can use the keypad keys as shortcuts for some of the most frequently used settings. Press the key again to remove the description. Most of the settings you make will remain until you change them, even if you have switched the camera or your phone off. 1 2 3 4 To change the settings Press the Jog Dial to open the list of settings. Rotate the Jog Dial to move through the list and see the options for each setting.
Microphone – only for recording video clips: Select Off to turn off sound recording. Effects – set and view different effects before you take a picture. Quality – select a quality level. Night mode – increases the exposure time for conditions where the lighting is poor. Save to – select if pictures and clips will be saved to the Memory Stick or the phone. If you select Memory stick preferred they will be stored on the phone when there is no room left on the Memory stick.
Picture gallery 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 In Picture gallery you can view, send and use pictures saved in your phone or on a Memory Stick. 1 To use a picture From Standby select Main menu > Multimedia > Picture gallery. Select a picture. Select More > Use as. Select an option. 3 To show pictures as a slide show From Standby select Main menu > Multimedia > Picture gallery. Browse to the folder containing the pictures.
Entertainment PlayNow™ PlayNow™ is an entertainment download service. You can preview content before purchase. This service is not available in all countries/regions. To purchase PlayNow™ content • When you have previewed a song, select Yes in the Purchase dialog. FM radio To listen to the radio you need to insert the handsfree, since the radio uses the handsfree cable as antenna. However, you can still listen to the sound through the speaker.
Tuning and memory presets To search for radio channels • When FM 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, or tune using the Jog Dial. 3 You can also select and hold or to change the frequency in 0.1 MHz steps. To store a memory preset 1 When FM radio is open tune to the desired channel and select More > Save. 2 Select a preset number between 1 and 20 and select Insert.
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 on the radio • When the radio is open, select More > TrackID™. To identify a song with the Sound recorder 1 From Standby select Main menu > Entertainment > Sound recorder. 2 Hold the phone close to the sound source and select TrackID™. Music player Music player supports formats such as MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AAC+ and eAAC+.
Playlists A playlist describes which tracks to play and in which order. The playlist only contains links to the tracks, so when you remove tracks from the playlist, the actual sound files are not deleted. To create a playlist • From Standby select Main menu > Entertainment > Music player > Playlists > New playlist. To add songs to a playlist 1 Select one ore more tracks. 2 Select More > Manage > Add to playlist.
To set a bookmark • From playback view, select More > Bookmark > Save position. To resume playback from a bookmark 1 Select a video clip. 2 Select Resume. Press to: Key E R Before you use Web To use Web you need an Internet connection. See Setting up Internet, email and MMS in the Web guide. To start the Web browser • From Standby select Main menu > Multimedia > Web. Navigation All navigation commands and settings are available from the More menu.
Settings To switch to landscape view • With Web open select More > Settings and mark the Landscape check box. To exit landscape view • Select > Settings and unmark the Landscape check box. To subscribe to an RSS feed 1 From Standby select Main menu > Multimedia > RSS Feeds. 2 Select More > Add feed and enter the address to the feed. 3 Select a folder to add the feed to. 1 RSS feeds RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds allow you to see when Web sites have added new content.
• • • • • • • To use the Lunar Calendar Click the button in the left of the Month -Shows the previous month within the current year; and displays information for December of last year if it were January currently. Click the button in the right of the Month - Shows the next month within the current year; and displays information for January of the following year if it were December currently. Click the Month - Displays the list of months.
Connectivity Infrared Bluetooth™ wireless technology Sending and receiving files When you connect your phone to another device using an infrared link, the ports of both devices have to be within one metre from each other, in line of sight, and at an angle of no more than 30 degrees. To turn on Bluetooth™ connection 1 From Standby select Main menu > Control panel > Connections > Bluetooth. 2 Select the Settings tab and mark the Bluetooth on check box.
Connections manager Connections manager lets you view and close all open Internet connections. You can also view and reset logs for both open and closed connections. To open connections manager • From Standby select Main menu > Tools > Connections mgr. To reset logs 1 From Standby select Main menu > Tools > Connections mgr. 2 Select the log you want to reset. 3 Select More > Reset log.
1 2 3 4 To use the file transfer mode Connect the USB cable to the phone and the computer. Phone: Select File transfer. Computer: Wait until your phone memory and memory card, if inserted, appear as external disks in Windows Explorer. Use Windows Explorer, Sony Disc2Phone or Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition to transfer files. To disconnect the USB cable safely using file transfer mode 1 Computer: Right-click on the removable disk icon in Windows Explorer. 2 Computer: Select Eject.
PC Suite The Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones software is delivered with your phone on a CD. You can use it for many things, such as synchronizing your phone with a computer and making backups of phone data, see PC Suite in the Web guide. Synchronization 1 2 3 4 5 To synchronize your phone using PC Suite Connect your phone to the computer with the USB cable. Phone: Select Phone mode on the phone. Computer: Select Start/Programs/ Sony Ericsson/Sony Ericsson PC Suite for Smartphones.
More features Business card scanner With Business card scanner you can scan a business card and add the contact details to your contacts. To scan a business card 1 From standby select Main menu > Office > Business card scanner. 2 Select Capture to activate the camera. 3 Take a picture of the business card by pressing the camera button. You can add the details to your contacts now or you can choose to do this later.
Format disk Memory Sticks are normally formatted the first time they are inserted in the phone. To format a Memory Stick From Standby select Main menu > Tools > File manager > More > Device > Format Memory Stick > Format. All information on the Memory Stick will be deleted during formatting. Do not remove a Memory Stick during formatting. Installing applications To install an application 1 From Standby select Main menu > Control panel > Other > Install.
4 Select Yes. 5 Enter the phone lock code and select Yes. Shortcut button The shortcut button opens the phone browser. It can also be set to open: • • • • • • Main menu Music player Sound recorder Standby Task manager Video telephony Screen saver You can use a picture, or several pictures in a slideshow, as screen saver. To set a screen saver • From Standby select Main menu > Control panel > Device > Screen saver. Select Help to read more about the options.
Important information Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site On www.sonyericsson.com/cn 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 product more efficiently. Service and support • • • • From now on you will have access to a portfolio of exclusive service advantages such as: Global and local websites providing support. A global network of Call Centers.
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Venezuela Vietnam 0-800-100-2250 111 2255 73 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Please read this information before using your mobile phone. These instructions are intended for your safety. Please follow these guidelines. If the product has been subject to any of the conditions listed below or you have any doubt as to its proper function make sure you have the product checked by a certified service partner before charging or using it.
Use only Sony Ericsson branded original chargers intended for use with your mobile phone. Other chargers may not be designed to the same safety and performance standards. immediately turn off your mobile phone. Contact your cardiologist for more information. For other medical devices, please consult your physician and the manufacturer of the device. Battery Driving We recommend that you fully charge the battery before you use your mobile phone for the first time.
Efficient use Hold your mobile phone as you would any other phone. Do not cover the top of the phone when it is in use, as this affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than needed, thus shortening talk and standby times. Radio frequency (RF) exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Your mobile phone is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver.
Disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment Disposing of the battery Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local Sony Ericsson Call Center for information. The battery should never be placed in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal facility if available. This symbol indicates that all electrical and electronic equipment included shall not be treated as household waste.
Memory card • • • • • • • • • • Your phone comes complete with a removable memory card, which may not be compatible with other devices. Always check other devices for compatibility before purchase or use. Memory cards are generally formatted prior to shipping. To reformat the memory card, use a compatible device. Do not use the standard operating system format when formatting the memory card on a PC. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the memory card or contact customer support.
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Please note that some of your personal settings, downloads and other information may be lost when your Sony Ericsson Product is repaired or replaced. At present Sony Ericsson may be prevented by applicable law, other regulation or technical restrictions from making a backup copy of certain downloads. Sony Ericsson does not take any responsibility for any lost information of any kind and will not reimburse you for any such loss.
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Index A H Auto capitalization ...................................... 21 Handsfree settings ....................................... 24 Handwriting recognition ............................. 17 B Back button .................................................... 9 Backup of phone data .................................. 48 Battery ........................................................... 5 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ................ 45 Business card scanner ..................................
N Navigation ..................................................... 9 O On/off ............................................................ 8 Sound .......................................................... 13 Standby .......................................................... 9 Status bar ..................................................... 10 Synchronization .......................................... 48 T P Pairing ......................................................... 45 PC Suite ..................
