Sony Ericsson Amber TM506 Quick reference guide

August 2008
TM506
Web communication phone

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2 August 2008
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First revision (August 2008)
Publication number: 1213-1873. 2
Preface
Purpose of this document
This White paper will be published in several revisions as the phone is developed. Therefore, some of the
headings and tables in this document contain limited information. Additional information and facts will be
forthcoming in later revisions.
The aim of this White paper is to give the reader an understanding of the main functions and features of
the phone.
People who can benefit from this document include:
• Operators
• Service providers
• Software developers
• Support engineers
• Application developers

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Document history
Change history
2008-09-08 2 Incorporated comments
2008-08-20 1 First version

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Contents
Product overview ....................................................................................................................... 5
Key features ............................................................................................................................. 6
Images ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Technologies in detail .............................................................................................................. 11
Functions and features ........................................................................................................... 12
Facts and figures ..................................................................................................................... 29
Technical specifications ......................................................................................................... 30
General technical data ....................................................................................................... 30
Performance and technical characteristics ................................................................... 30
USSD technical data ...........................................................................................................32
GPRS technical data ...........................................................................................................32
SIM AT services supported ................................................................................................ 33
Entertainment ......................................................................................................................... 38
Audio and video .................................................................................................................. 38
Java™ ................................................................................................................................. 39
Imaging ................................................................................................................................... 40
2.0 Megapixel camera ........................................................................................................ 40
Images ................................................................................................................................. 41
Supported character set ..................................................................................................... 41
Messaging .............................................................................................................................. 42
Short Messaging Service .................................................................................................... 42
Multimedia Messaging Service ........................................................................................... 43
Connectivity ........................................................................................................................... 45
Bluetooth™ technical data ................................................................................................. 45
OMA Data Synchronization (SyncML™) technical data ...................................................... 46
Web browser technical data ............................................................................................... 47
Client provisioning ............................................................................................................... 50
Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................... 52
Related information ................................................................................................................. 56
Documents ............................................................................................................................. 56
Links ....................................................................................................................................... 56
Trademarks and acknowledgements ..................................................................................... 56

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Product overview
TM506 is a compact and elegant clamshell phone with a large 2.2-inch 262k QVGA color screen. It
delivers highly integrated Web functionalities like Media and My Album. Fast HSDPA access,
personalisation of RSS and Internet email make the phone an optimum choice for Web communication.
Memory capacity is up to 35 MB internally and includes a reader for memory cards. The 2.0 megapixel
camera can capture high quality pictures. Share photos and video clips with My Album, email or MMS.
With the preloaded TeleNav GPS Navigator™ Mobile application, the latest maps and directions are
available, straight from the phone.
Features include:
• 2.0 megapixel camera with fixed focus
• Easy-to-use digital camera menu
• Photo fix to improve an under-exposed picture
immediately
• 2.2-inch mineral glass high resolution screen
• Built-in GPS (Global Positioning System)
• T-Mobile™ My Album service
• Web browser supporting HTML
• Dynamic Web pointer for Web browsing
• PictBridge™ to print pictures directly on a
printer
• Slide shows with music, transitions and more
•3Dgaming
• Handsfree provided in the kit
• Memory card reader for Memory Stick Micro™
(M2™) memory cards
Gain access to a variety of features and services only available through T-Mobile™, such as:
• TeleNav GPS Navigator
• myFaves 1.5
•AudioPostcard
• Quicksend
• T-Mobile Mobile Backup
•MyAlbum
•t-zones™
• T-Mobile email
•VoiceNotes

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Key features
Stereo widening
The Stereo Widening and Mega Bass™ effects improve the sound experience when listening to music
through a stereo Bluetooth headset, external stereo speakers or a stereo portable handsfree.
2.0 Megapixel camera
The main camera is 2.0 megapixel and includes 2.5x digital zoom to take quality pictures with ease. The
vertical user interface allows for easier camera handling. The main camera records video clips with 4x
digital zoom, and saves them in the phone or on a memory card. A picture or video clip can be shared as
a picture message, email message or on My Album with friends or family. Pictures can also be transferred
to another phone or computer using any available transfer method, such as Bluetooth™ or a USB cable.
2.2-inch color screen
The large 2.2-inch (240x320 pixels) full graphic QVGA 262k color screen enhances viewing, facilitating
high-quality multimedia and entertainment.
Built-in GPS (Global Positioning System)
With the built-in GPS, and location based services such as preloaded TeleNav GPS Navigator for mobile,
location and directions are available from the phone. The built-in GPS supports geo tagging. When a
photo is taken it is tagged with geo data, meaning that the location where the photo was taken can be
shown on a map.
Video camera
The built-in camera captures a video recording and saves it in the phone or on a memory card. A video
clip can be shared as a picture message or email with friends or family, or using any available transfer
method such as Bluetooth™ wireless technology. The phone supports QVGA size video recording.
HTML Web browser support
Browse the Internet and look at Web sites in a different way with Access NetFront™ 3.4, an HTML
browser which supports a complete Web standard suite.
Landscape browsing support
View Web pages in landscape mode.
My Album
My Album is a personal online picture album, that makes it easier to store and share pictures, video, and
voice messages. Add picture, voice, and video messages from a T-Mobile camera or video phone using
the My Album link built into the send menu. Users can also upload pictures, video, or sound from a home
computer.
Photo tags
Navigate through captured photos and thousands of downsized photos transferred from a computer.
View captured photos and video clips in an intuitive timeline view. Play animated slide shows with music
and different moods. Tag photos to find them faster.

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PictBridge™ – Camera printing
Print pictures from the phone using the USB cable directly to a printer, without a computer or photo
editing software.
Media
A unique Sony Ericsson media experience. All media can be accessed directly from the desktop. Navigate
seamlessly through captured photos and video clips, pictures, photo tags, music, videos and more.
Music player
Located in Media. Play downloaded music and audio. The navigation system allows users to browse
through favourite tracks and create simple playlists.
Video player
Located in Media. Play saved and downloaded video clips.
Sony Ericsson Media Manager
Music, photo and video clip management software is available from www.sonyericsson.com/support.
Transfer music, video clips and photos to and from the phone. Prepare files for transfer even when the
phone is not connected to the computer. Search for and select music on the computer or audio CDs and
convert existing audio tracks to formats that are suitable for mobile use before transferring them to the
phone. Users can also subscribe to feeds such as video and music podcasts.
3D Gaming
Gaming is a very popular feature in mobile phones. At purchase there are premium quality 3D games
preloaded. With Java™, users can download new games and skill levels to further enhance their
entertainment experience.
Java™
Download additional applications which are information- and entertainment-based. This gives users a
chance to personalize the functions and features in their phones, and developers the opportunity to create
new applications. Java Platform 9 (JP-9), supports a range of new Java programming features including
instant messaging (chat) and presence-based functionality, handling banking, payment transactions, user
identification and authentication through secure encryption technology.
Bluetooth™ wireless technology
Several devices (simultaneous Bluetooth™ connections) can be connected up to 10 metres (33 feet) away
using Bluetooth wireless technology. For example, when the phone rings, it can be answered with a
Bluetooth headset and images can be sent to another phone at the same time. Several mobile phones can
take part in a Bluetooth-supported game and the phone and a computer can exchange data such as
images, video clips, vCards, music files and calendar data. Bluetooth version 2.0 and Enhanced Data Rate
(EDR) is supported.
Bluetooth™ audio streaming
Listen to audio in compatible devices. By connecting a Bluetooth Advanced Audio Distribution Profile
(A2DP) compatible accessory, such as a stereo Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth music receiver, users
can enjoy high-quality stereo audio streaming wirelessly from the phone. Many A2DP accessories also
support the Bluetooth Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) allowing users to control the music
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USB 2.0 mass storage
When connecting the phone to a computer using the provided USB cable, the memory in the phone
appears on the computer screen as a removable disk along with other disks and drives in the computer.
Users can then quickly and easily drag and drop items such as images, documents, music and video clips
between folders in the phone and the computer.
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
With Media Transfer Protocol users can transfer media files and synchronize playlists when the phone is
connected to the computer using the USB cable. It is possible to use MTP in Media transfer mode or
Phone mode. MTP is supported by Windows Media Player 11 and higher in Windows XP and in Windows
Vista™ it is also supported.
Personal Information Management (PIM)
Stay up-to-date with everyday events by synchronizing phone contacts, calendar appointments, tasks
and notes in the phone with similar programs in a computer. The USB cable which comes with the phone,
or the built-in Bluetooth feature can be used together with the synchronization software which is available
from www.sonyericsson.com/support. Smart search contacts and call list for phone numbers or names
from standby.
Common Internet File System (CIFS)
The Common Internet File System enables file transfer to and from the phone. The phone acts as a file
server which allows users to copy and move files between the PC and the server. Users can use this
feature when connected using the USB cable or the Bluetooth connection.

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Images

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Technologies in detail
This chapter includes short descriptions of the technologies available in TM506.

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Functions and features
The following includes short descriptions of the technologies available in TM506.
Feature TM506
3D games Yes
3G enabled Yes
A-GPS
Assisted GPS. Support for control plane and
SUPL (Secure User Plane Location) protocol
Yes
Activity menu (multi-tasking)
The user can easily handle missed calls, new
text and picture messages, task reminders,
shortcuts and get quick access to favourite
Internet bookmarks
Yes
with
enhanced
functionality
for
background
applications
Adobe™ Flash Lite™
For animated wallpapers, menus and other
graphic elements
No
Alarm clock
Set up to five individual times for single or
recurring weekly alarms
Yes
Audio postcard Yes
Auto rotate
The picture appears as a landscape or
portrait picture, as it was originally taken
No
Backlight
White backlight to illuminate the phone
screen
Yes
Battery BST-33
3.6V, 950
mAh, Lithium
Polymer

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Battery charging time At least 90%
charged
within 2
hours. Fully
charged
within 2.5
hours
BestPic™
Enhance picture taking by automatically
capturing a range of nine pictures ranging
from when the camera is pressed until the
shutter sound. Select the best picture to
catch the moment. Users can also save more
than one picture.
Select BestPic™ speed
BestPic™ with light
No
No
No
Bluetooth™ audio streaming
Listen to audio in compatible devices
Yes
Bluetooth™ audio video remote control
Control music player functions from a
Bluetooth™ accessory and control the
volume in the accessory from the phone
Yes
Bluetooth™ PAN
Connect the phone to Internet using
Bluetooth™ technology
Yes
Bluetooth™ wireless technology
Wireless connectivity between devices within
a range of up to 10 metres (33 feet). Support
for specification of the Bluetooth System,
version 2.0 and EDR
Yes
Business card exchange
Exchange contact information
Yes
Calculator Yes
Calendar
Calendar with day, week and month views
and reminders
Yes
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Call list
View calls made and received
Yes
Camera 2.0
Megapixel
Camera active lens cover
Open the cover and camera functionality
starts automatically
No
Camera auto focus
The camera automatically focuses on the
subject in a focus area in the screen/
viewfinder
No
Camera face detection
The camera brings an off-centre face into
focus
No
Camera file browser
Browse the picture folder without leaving the
camera function
Yes
Camera flash No
Camera image stabilizer
Picture and video image stabilizer
functionality used to keep the image steady
No
Camera key
A dedicated camera key
No
Camera keys on top
When the camera is used in horizontal mode,
the side keys with camera functionality are on
top, for a digital still camera feel. For photo
key functionality, see also “Keys – side and
other” on page 20
No
Camera menu
Easy-to-use horizontal digital camera menu
No
Camera mode switch
Use to switch between picture, video and
play modes
No
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Camera on/off key
A dedicated camera on/off key. Press and
hold to activate the integrated camera and to
open the lens cover
No
Camera red eye reduction No
Camera scene modes
Use predefined settings when taking pictures
in different environments, for example, at
night or fast-moving objects
No
Camera settings bar
Settings bar with options and info texts
Yes
Camera touch keys
Above and below the camera viewfinder there
are eight touch keys, acting as shortcuts to
commonly used camera features
No
Chinese input method
Chinese input methods: Text input methods
based on Simplified or Traditional Chinese,
Bopomofo, Pinyin or Stroke
No
Circuit Switched Data
CSD
HSCSD, a communications standard
enabling GSM data transfer at 14.4 Kbps
Yes
Yes
Clock
On-screen clock that keeps the time even
when the phone is off
Yes
Co-branding area TBI
Code memo
A safe place to save all PIN codes and other
information. To access Code memo, only one
PIN code is needed
Yes
Colors Amethyst
Silver
Grand Onyx
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Contacts
Phonebook with fields for name, phone, fax
and instant messaging information, presence
information, email address, Web site, title,
company address info, personal address info
and birthday
Yes
Conference calls
Support for multiparty calling
Yes
Connector A1 (Fast port) Yes (bottom)
Content online
Downloadable pictures, games, themes,
ringtones available online
Yes
Copyright protection - DRM
DRM (Digital Rights Management) features
the rights and copy protection of downloaded
content (audio, pictures, music tones, video
clips and entertainment features such as
games, Java applications, and so on)
Yes
OMA DRM
1.0, 2.0 and
2.1,
Microsoft
DRM Janus
Device Management (DM)
DM utilizes GPRS as a bearer (basic network
connectivity needs to be in place) of the
provisioning data and allows the operator to
access the phone, check and send out
different settings such as network
connectivity (GPRS), email, MMS, Internet
settings and Java™. Device Management is
achieved by supporting OMA Client
Provisioning 1.1 (CP) and OMA Device
Management (DM) 1.2
Yes
Digital zoom 2.5x for
pictures
(VGA mode)
4x for video
clips
Email
Built-in email client with inbox, outbox,
compose/send and other functions
Yes
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EMS (Enhanced messaging)
Text messaging (SMS) with support for
pictures and sounds
Note: EMS is not available for operators who
use unified messaging
Yes
Exterior description
Size mm (length x width x thickness) 95 x 47.5 x
17.4
External antenna connector
For use with an advanced car handsfree
accessory
No
Fast port
A system connector which enables faster
data transfer between the phone and a
computer
Yes
File manager
Folder structure storage to help save and
organize pictures, sounds and other phone
content
Yes
with
enhanced
functionality
for camera
content
Flash themes No
Flight mode
All phone radio transceivers are inactivated.
Flight mode starts the phone so that only
certain functions are available, such as the
calendar, the music player or a game. The
phone may then be used in some areas, such
as aeroplanes or hospitals, where full mobile
phone functionality is not allowed
Bluetooth™ function availability in Flight
mode
Yes
Yes
Form factor Clamshell
Games download
Add more games to the phone
Yes
Games embedded Yes
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Geo tagging
Photos are tagged with geo data and can be
shown on a map
Yes
TeleNav GPS Navigator for mobile
Preloaded application with support for cell-id
and GPS. View satellite imagery, find
locations and calculate routes
Yes
GPRS
General Packet Radio Services –a
communications standard, enabling packet
data transfer of 21.4 Kbps per time slot.
Multislot class 10 supported (max 5
simultaneously)
Yes
GPS
A built-in Global Positioning System receiver
Yes
High Speed Data
HSDPA –High Speed Downlink Packet
Access
Yes
Icon Desktop 12
A graphic icon desktop with 12 interactive
icons
Yes
Image formats
5 MP (2592x1944 pixels)
3 MP (2048x1536 pixels)
2 MP (1632x1224 pixels)
1 MP (1280x960 pixels)
VGA (640x480 pixels)
Note: MP = Megapixel. When the picture
stabilizer is on, the image size may be slightly
reduced
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Infrared port
A wireless connector enabling the user to
connect the phone to a laptop or another
infrared device in order to share pictures,
synchronize the calendar or use the phone as
a modem
No
Instant messaging (AIM, Yahoo!, Windows
Live Messenger support)
Chat –several people can take part in a
mobile messaging session.
Yes
Internet browser
Full HTML support, ECMA script, DOM level 1
& 2, CSS 1 & 2 etc.
Support for AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript
and XML)
Progressive download of video files.
Direct access to Bookmarks, Search Internet
and Enter address
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Internet security
Encrypts confidential information such as
credit card and bank account numbers.
Necessary for mobile banking and shopping
Yes
SSL/TLS
JavaTM
Support for J2ME™ technology
Java Platform 9 (JP-9)
Support for new Java programming features
including instant messaging/chat, banking,
payment transactions, user identification and
authentication through secure encryption
technology.
Java 2, Micro
Edition
(J2ME™),
Java 3D™
Yes
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Keys –navigation and more 4+1
navigation
key
multimedia
(play/stop)
on navigation
key centre
2 (left + right)
selection
keys
C (Clear) key
Activity
menu/
camera key
Red end key
Green call
key
On/off key
Keys –keypad 12
alphanumeric
Keys –side and other Volume
Lunar calendar
A calendar system used in China and other
parts of Asia. A lunar month is determined by
the period required for the moon to complete
its full cycle of 29.5 days and is available in
Chinese phone variants
No
Media
A centre for all media content with horizontal
and vertical navigation. Users can view
photos, listen to music and watch video clips
Yes
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