Sony Ericsson K220 Quick reference guide

February 2007
K220
Snap and Tune

White paper K220
2 February 2007
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First edition (February 2007)
Publication number: EN/LZT 108 9261 R1A
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
this phone.
People who can benefit from this document include:
• Operators
• Service providers
• Software developers
• Support engineers
• Application developers

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Sony Ericsson Developer World
On www.sonyericsson.com/developer, developers will find documentation and tools such as phone White
papers, Developers guidelines for different technologies, SDKs and relevant APIs. The Web site also con-
tains discussion forums monitored by the Sony Ericsson Developer Support team, an extensive Knowl-
edge Base, Tips & Tricks, example code and news.
Sony Ericsson also offers technical support services to professional developers. For more information
about these professional services, visit the Sony Ericsson Developer World Web site.
Document history
Change history
2007-02-06 First edition R1A

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4 February 2007
Contents
Product overview ....................................................................................................................... 5
Key features ............................................................................................................................. 6
Images ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Technologies in detail ................................................................................................................ 8
Functions and features ............................................................................................................. 9
Facts and figures ..................................................................................................................... 18
Technical specifications ......................................................................................................... 19
General technical data ........................................................................................................ 19
Performance and technical characteristics ......................................................................... 19
USSD technical data ...........................................................................................................20
GPRS technical data ...........................................................................................................20
SIM AT services supported ................................................................................................. 22
VGA camera......................................................................................................................... 25
Pictures and animations ...................................................................................................... 26
Image decoders................................................................................................................... 26
Image encoders ................................................................................................................... 26
Short Messaging Service..................................................................................................... 26
Enhanced Messaging Service ............................................................................................. 28
Multimedia Messaging Service............................................................................................ 29
Browser technical data ........................................................................................................31
Operator technical data .......................................................................................................32
Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................... 36
Related information ................................................................................................................. 39
Documents ............................................................................................................................. 39
Links ....................................................................................................................................... 39
Trademarks and acknowledgements ..................................................................................... 39

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5 February 2007
Product overview
K220 is an easy to use and affordable FM radio phone with elegant classic design.
The radio features an RDS function that brings information directly to the display, and a headset is
included in the kit.
A built-in VGA camera makes it easy to take momentary pictures of everyday life and then view the pic-
tures at any time on the screen. The pictures can also quickly be shared with friends via infrared or MMS.
The FM radio and the camera can be reached from shourtcuts on the navigation key.
Note: To provide updated information about the implemented technology and functionality of this prod-
uct, this White paper will be released in updated revisions.

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6 February 2007
Key features
RDS FM Radio
The FM radio with RDS (radio data system) offers instant and easy access to FM radio channels. The RDS
function brings information directly to the display, which is sent out by the currently tuned in radio station.
Just plug in the handsfree that works as an antenna and start listening to desired music. The radio can
also be used as an alarm signal.
VGA camera
With the user friendly VGA camera, taking pictures becomes easy and fun.
SMS
SMS (Short Message Service) enables you to send text messages using your mobile phone.
Picture Messaging (MMS)
Multimedia Messaging Service is a logical extension of SMS and EMS. MMS enables you to combine
sound and image into multimedia messages.
1.6 inch colour screen
The 1.6 inch (128x128 pixels) full graphic 65K colour STN (Super Twisted Neumatic) screen facilitates
high-quality viewing.
HTML Web browser support
Browse the Internet and look at the Web sites.
Gaming
Gaming is a very popular feature in mobile phones.Three embedded games are included in the phone at
purchase.
Polyphonic sound
Polyphonic ringtones, 32 simultaneous sounds.
Calendar
Fully functional calendar with Today or All view. Simple calendar with task reminder.
Alarm
Set a time and your phone will ring at that time.
Vibrating alert
The phone vibrates and you feel when a call comes in.

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Images

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8 February 2007
Technologies in detail
This chapter offers a detailed description of the technologies available in this product.

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9 February 2007
Functions and features
The following table is a description of the features in this product. It also compares this product with two
other Sony Ericsson products.
Feature K220 K310 J220
Alarm clock Yes Yes Yes
Antenna
Built-in
Yes Yes Yes
Backlight
Illuminates your phone screen.
Yes Yes Yes
Battery 3.6V, 900 mAh,
Lithium Polymer
3.6V, 750 mAh,
Lithium Polymer
3.6V, 900 mAh,
Lithium Polymer
Battery charging time At least 90%
charged within 2
hours.
At least 90%
charged within 2
hours.
At least 90%
charged within 2
hours.
Business card exchange
Exchange contact information.
Yes Yes No
Calculator Yes Yes Yes
Calendar Yes. Fully
functional
calendar with
Today and All
view. Reminder
can be set
Yes. Fully
functional
calendar with
day, week and
month views and
reminders
Yes. Fully
functional
calendar with
day, week and
month views and
reminders
Call list
View calls made and calls received.
Yes Yes Yes
Camera
VGA standard camera.
Yes Yes No
Camera button Yes.
Shortcut on the
navigation key
Yes.
A dedicated
camera button.
Press once and
the integrated
camera activates
No

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Chinese input method
Text input methods based on Simplified or
Traditional Chinese; Bopomofo, Pinyin or
Stroke.
Yes Yes Yes
cHTML
A mobile device adapted version of the
standard Internet communications protocol
HTML.
Yes Yes Yes
Clock
Visible clock on the screen.
Yes Yes Yes
Co-branding area 7 x 22 mm 8 x 22 mm 7 x 21 mm
Colour Ocean Blue
Frost White
Misty Silver
Shadow Blue
Smooth black
Sky blue
Contacts Yes.
Phonebook with
fields for phone
number, and
name.
Save up to 300
contacts (900
phone numbers
in total)
Yes.
Phonebook with
fields for name,
phone and fax
numbers, email
address,
company and
title.
Save up to 1000
contacts (2500
phone numbers
in total)
Yes.
Phonebook with
fields for name,
phone and fax
numbers, email
address,
company and
title.
Conference calls
Support for multi-party calling.
Yes Yes Yes
Content online
Downloadable pictures, and ringtones are
available online.
Yes Yes Yes
Copyright protection - DRM
DRM (Digital Rights Management) features the
rights and copy protection of downloaded
content (audio, pictures, music tones,
entertainment features such as games etc.).
Yes
download
support level 1
Yes
OMA DRM v1
Yes
download
support level 1
CSS
Cascading Style Sheets, the de facto standard
style sheet language on the Web, specified by
W3C.
Yes Yes Yes
Feature K220 K310 J220