Sony Ericsson R380 User manual

Contents 1
Contents
General Information 5
Phone Information ............. 5
Documentation................... 7
Information and
Communications Suite CD 8
Preparing for Use 9
Checklist............................. 9
Operational Modes ............. 9
SIM Card ......................... 1
Battery .............................. 11
Turning on the Phone ...... 14
Initial Settings................... 15
Flip Closed Display........... 22
Flip Open Display ............ 23
Interface and Navigation27
Flip Closed ....................... 27
Flip Open ......................... 33
Voice Memo..................... 38
Making and Receiving Calls
9
Making Calls .................... 39
Receiving Calls.................. 46
When a Call is in Progress 47
Fax and Data Calls............ 53
Calling Card Calls ............ 53
Conference Calls............... 57
After Calls......................... 62
Entering Information 65
On-screen Keyboards........ 65
Handwriting Recognition . 68
Security 75
Keypad Lock ..................... 75
SIM Card Lock ................. 75
Phone Lock....................... 77
Settings 79
Customizing Settings ........ 79
Phone................................ 8
Settings ............................. 83
System .............................. 94
Phone 11
Phone Menu ................... 113
Flip Open Functionality.. 115
Office Handsfree............. 12
Contacts 12
Personal Details............... 124
Contents List .................. 125
New Contact................... 132
Find ................................ 132
Messaging 1 5
Inbox .............................. 137
New E-mail..................... 153
New SMS........................ 158
Find ................................ 159
Generate Password .......... 16
Calendar 16
Month View.................... 164
Week View...................... 165
Day View ........................ 166
New Calendar Events...... 167

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WAP Services 17
Browser........................... 174
Bookmarks...................... 177
Open Location................ 179
History ........................... 18
Browsing Secure Sites ..... 18
Getting started with
E-mail and WAP 18
E-mail Set Up ................. 183
Sending an E-mail
for the First Time ........... 188
WAP............................... 19
Locating Settings in
Windows 95 or 98 .......... 195
Extras 199
Notepad.......................... 199
Clock .............................. 2 1
Calculator ....................... 2 8
Game.............................. 2 9
System ............................ 21
R 80
Communications Suite 215
Synchronization.............. 215
Connecting your R38 to
your Computer ............... 216
Future Synchronizations . 22
Backing up your R38 .... 221
Restoring your R38 ....... 222
Using Your R38
as a Modem .................... 222
Changing the
Language in your R38 ... 223
Getting Help .................. 224
Troubleshooting 225
Important Information 229
Safe and Efficient Use ..... 229
Technical Data................ 239
Limited Warranty ........... 24
Copyright........................ 243
License Agreement .......... 245
Regulatory Information... 248
Declaration of
Conformity ..................... 249
Index 251

Sony Ericsson R 80
User’s manual
Third edition (December 2001)
This manual is published by
Sony Ericsson Mobile
Communications A ,
without any warranty.
Your new product is
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INNOVATRON PATENTS
Note: Some of the services in
this manual are not supported by
all networks. This also applies to
the GSM International
Emergency Number 2. Please
contact your network operator or
service provider if your are in
doubt whether you can use a
particular service or not.
European Union Standards
The Πsymbol on our products
signifies that they have been
certified according to the EMC
directive 89/336/EEC, the
Telecommunications directive
91/263/EEC, and the Low
voltage directive 73/23/EEC
when applicable. The products
fulfil the requirements
according to the following
standards:
Cellular Phones and Accessories
in Combination:
ETS 3 342-1 EMC for
European digital cellular
telecommunications.

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Accessories Without Direct
Connection to a Cellular Phone:
•EN 5 81 Electromagnetic
compatibility, Generic
Emission Standard,
•EN 5 82 Electromagnetic
compatibility, Generic
Immunity Standard.

General Information 5
General Information
Congratulations and thank you for buying the Ericsson R38
Smartphone, the ultimate mobile phone and personal digital
assistant. This is an advanced, yet easy to use, product with a
wide range of features, designed to make everyday life much
easier.
Your R38 gives you the freedom to communicate wherever you
are and whenever you want. Along with a host of mobile phone
functions, your R38 can send and receive e-mail and SMS
messages, browse the Internet via a WAP services browser and
much, much more.
The advanced software in your R38 introduces a new era in
mobile communications. Welcome to our wireless world!
Operators and Subscription
To be able to use your phone, you need to have a subscription to
a network. This is obtained from the network operator.
The services included in your subscription depend on your
choice of operator and/ or subscription. Therefore, some of the
services and functions described in this manual may not be
accessible to you. If you want a complete list of the services
included in your subscription, please contact your network
operator.
Phone Information

6 General Information
GSM 900/1900 Dual Band
The Ericsson R38 is a dual band phone, which means that you
can use your phone in two different kinds of networks - the
GSM 9 and GSM 19 systems.
The GSM 19 system is used primarily in the US and other
parts of the Americas, and the GSM 9 system is used primarily
in Europe, the Asia/Pacific region and in some parts of Africa.
This means that you can used your R38 on six continents.
Switching between the two systems is done automatically, which
means that you can use your phone without ever having to
consider which system is being used. This is taken care of by the
networks. However, you should note that the functions offered
and the network coverage differ depending on your choice of
operator and/or subscription.
SIM and PIN
You will obtain a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card with
your subscription. The SIM card contains a computer chip that
keeps track of your phone number, the services you have ordered
from your network operator and your Phone Book information,
among other things.
Your SIM card is supplied with a security code or PIN (Personal
Identity Number), which you need in order to gain access to the
network. Your PIN may also be required when you want to
change settings in your phone. Furthermore, some operators may
have services that require a second PIN, your PIN2. You will find
your PIN (and PIN2) in the information from your operator.
If you have set certain security options in your phone, when you
turn on your phone, it prompts you to enter your PIN. If the
PIN is entered incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM card will
be blocked. If this happens you can unlock it by using your PUK
(Personal Un-blocking Key code), which you also get from your
operator. You should be careful with your PIN, since it is your
protection against unauthorized use of your phone and
subscription.

General Information 7
Mobile Internet
When you are on the move and in need of communication and
information, Mobile Internet is the answer. Mobile Internet is a
service supplied by Sony Ericsson to facilitate easy
communications and rapid information retrieval, wherever you
are. It gives you access to on-line customer services, on-line user
manuals, and useful information when you are out travelling. It
allows you to download various communication software which
will ensure you achieve optimum results from your Sony
Ericsson products. If you run into any problems, there are help
texts connected to the different Mobile Internet pages. The
Internet address to Mobile Internet is
http://wap.sonyericssonmobile.com
To get full access to the service you need to register, follow the
links on the website for more details.
Documentation is designed to enhance your understanding of
the capabilities of the R38 by providing you with both a quick
reference and a more comprehensive description of the many
functions within your R38 .
Descriptions follow the two main operational functions which
are flip closed and flip open .
The term phone is equivalent to mobile or cellular phone.
Quick Guide
The Quick Guide is a printed document providing a quick
reference on how to get started with your R38 . Technical
instructions are kept to a minimum.
User’s Guide
The User’s Guide is a printed document containing a
comprehensive description of all the functions in your R38 .
Documentation

8 General Information
Note: The information contained in this document can also be
found in the User’s Manual, which is an electronic document on the
enclosed CD as well as on the Mobile Internet.
Insert the CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive and the main
menu should appear automatically.
From the main menu you can start:
•A multimedia presentation, R380 Product Information,
which is an on-screen description of the functions of the
R38 .
•The installation of the Sony Ericsson R380
Communications Suite, for PC synchronization, backup
and restore of R38 data.
Note: See “R380 Communications Suite” on page 2 5 or
the CD sleeve for more information if the CD-browser does
not appear when the CD is inserted into your PC’s CD-ROM.
•Change Language in R380, when synchronized.
•The R380 User’s Manual, which is an electronic document
containing a comprehensive description of all your R38
functions in portable document format (pdf).
Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0 should be installed
on your PC to read the R380 User’s Manual.
•The installation of Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0.
Note: R380 User’s Manual information on the CD is
exactly the same as the printed R380 User’s Guide. The names
are different so that the printed document and the electronic
document can easily be recognised.
•The installation of Lotus Organizer version 5.0. See
“Checklist” on page 9 for more information.
Information and Communications Suite CD

Preparing for Use 9
Preparing for Use
The following items should be in the box when you unpack it:
•R38 unit
•R38 battery with touch screen stylus
•Charger with power plug and phone cable
•User’s Guides (**including the Quick Guide leaflets)
•CD-ROM; Ericsson Mobile Communications and
Information Suite which contains a multimedia presentation,
Communications Suite software and the User’s Manual (pdf)
•RS-232 cable for R38 to PC connectivity
•Desk stand
•3 extra touchscreen styluses
•Battery leaflet
•Sony Ericsson Service and Support leaflet
•Accessory leaflet
** The Quick Guide provides an overview on how to get started.
Unlike other mobile phones, the R38 has added features
available with the flip open. Tasks that you can perform with the
phone can be started with the flip closed and, if required,
continued in the more comprehensive flip open mode.
Although the manual covers both modes of operation in detail, it
is very important to remember that many functions described are
dependent on your subscription as well as your operator and
internet service provider. Please consult your network operator
and internet service provider for more information about the
services that are available to you.
Flip open and flip closed modes are illustrated in the following
diagrams:
Checklist
Operational Modes

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Flip closed.
Flip opened.
When you become a subscriber to a mobile network operator,
you are issued a SIM card with a security code or PIN, Personal
Identification Number. The SIM card contains your personal
subscriber data and must be inserted into your R38 . The holder
for the SIM card is located underneath the battery.
Warning! Always disconnect the charger and other accessories from
your phone before inserting and removing your SIM card.
To insert the SIM card:
1. Ensure that your R38 is turned off and the flip is closed.
2. Remove the battery.
SIM Card
NETWORK
18-05-00
12:00
Volume slider key Voice memo key
Power on/off key
Status indicator
Program tabs
Title bar Program icons

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. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder.
4. Replace the battery.
Note: If you already have a SIM card that contains phone
book entries then this information can be imported to your
R380. See “SIM Card Phone Book Import” on page 20.
To remove the SIM card:
1. Ensure that the R38 is turned off and the flip is closed.
2. Remove the battery.
. Slide the SIM card out of the SIM card holder.
The battery that comes with your R38 is a lithium ion (Li-Ion)
battery. The battery is not fully charged when you buy your
phone but there may be enough power to turn it on. We
recommend that you charge the battery for four hours before you
use the R38 for the first time.
The first time you charge a new battery, or a battery that has
been completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before
you get any indication that the battery is being charged (the
Status indicator does not light up and the battery meter does not
display).
Note: You cannot turn on the R380 before the Status indicator
lights up and the battery meter displays.
A battery that has not been used for a long period needs to be
completely discharged and then recharged 2-3 times before
reaching full capacity. Should you need to discharge the battery,
simply use your R38 as usual until the battery runs low.
Battery

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When to Charge the Battery
Charging is indicated by:
•Battery meter on the display pulses continuously.
•Battery low message displays.
•Status indicator on top of the R38 shows a steady red light
(or green, if the R38 is switched on).
The battery can also be charged whenever you wish without
affecting the R38 ’s performance.
Tip! Normal operation is possible during charging. However, this
lengthens the charging time.
Note: The R380 automatically switches off if the voltage is too
low.
Charging
Charge the battery by using the charger supplied with your
R38 . You can use some battery chargers that have been supplied
with other Ericsson mobile phones using the same connector
plug, for example the T28 or the R32 s.
Note: For optimal talk and standy time, we recommend that you
only use Ericsson original batteries with your R380. Non-Ericsson
batteries charge slowly for safety reasons.
When the battery is fully charged, the battery meter displays full
and the Status indicator on top of the R38 shows a steady green
light.
For best performance we recommend charging for an extra half
an hour after the battery meter on the display is shown as full.
Note: Always close the flip and turn off your R380 before
removing the battery.
Warning! Do not keep a battery in a sunny or warm place.
Extremely high temperatures reduce the capacity of the battery
permanently. Avoid recharging a full or almost full battery.

Preparing for Use 1
Battery Removal and Insertion
To remove the battery:
1. Ensure that the flip is closed and the R38 is off.
2. Push up the release catch at the top of the battery and lift
the battery away from your R38 .
To insert the battery:
1. Ensure that the flip is closed.
2. Place the bottom of the battery into position and then push
down on the upper section of the battery until it clicks into
place.
To charge the battery using the charger:
1. Make sure the battery is attached to your R38 .
2. Connect the charger to your R38 as follows:
•The flash symbol on the R38 plug must face
upward toward the keyboard.
•Locate the flash symbol by the R38 connector.
•Tilt the R38 plug contacts slightly downward when
inserting into the R38 connector.
➋➊➌

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•Move the R38 plug downward so that it fits securely
with the R38 connector.
. Plug the charger into the electrical outlet.
To remove the plug:
Tilt the plug upward and pull it away from the R38 connector.
Warning! The power supply plug may look different depending on
the electrical socket in your country. Do not connect the AC-plug-in
unit to any other item than your Ericsson Travel Charger CTR- 0.
Do not separate it from the charger when plugged into the wall
socket.
Note: See “BATTERY INFORMATION” on page 238 for more
information about battery safety.
The
NO
button on your keypad turns your R38 on or off.
Tip! The term press and hold is equivalent to a key press time of
approximately 2 seconds.
To turn your R380 on:
1. Ensure that your SIM card is in your R38 , the battery is
charged and the flip is closed.
2. Press and hold until you hear a tone and the display
turns on.
The Sony Ericsson logo displays.
. If Enter PIN: appears:
Enter your PIN. If you make a mistake while entering your
PIN, erase the wrong number by pressing clear. The
code you enter appears as asterisks (*), unless 1 or 9 is
entered as the first digit. (For example, if you were calling
an emergency number.)
Turning on the Phone

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4. Press YES
.
On finding a network, the name given by your network
operator or a supporting associate operator network
appears.
Note: If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times in a row,
the SIM card is blocked. You can unblock it by using your
PIN Unblocking code (PUK). See “Unblocking PUK Code”
on page 76 for more information.
Note: If Enter code appears in the ‘Phone locked’ message
display, enter your phone lock code. See “Security” on page 75
for more information.
To turn your R380 o :
In standby mode, press and hold until you hear a tone.
Setting Display Language
After turning on your R38 for the first time, you are asked to
select your preferred language.
To s e l e c t a l a n g u a g e :
1. Scroll with to find and highlight your choice.
2. Press to confirm your selection.
. Turn your R38 off, wait for the phone to completely
power down, and then turn back on again to activate the
language.
For effective use of your R38 , some initial settings and
preferences need to be set up. In general, most settings can only
be set up with the flip open. This includes and covers most flip
closed functions.
Time and Date
Messaging and Calendar programs are dependent on correct
time and date settings, which can be set using the Clock
program.
Initial Settings
SIM card locked
****
Enter PIN:

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Timezones
To select the current and destination time zone:
1. From the Extras tab, tap the Clock icon
The time and date displays.
2. Ta p an d se lec t Timezones.
The Timezones view displays.
. Enter the desired settings by clicking on the field. The
following is a description of the various settings.
•Auto timezone Allows you to specify whether or not the
destination clock is to use network time.
A pop-up menu allows you to select On or Off. If it is set
to On, a network time update is received and the
following message appears “Time has been updated”.
Select OK.
Note: Network time is not supported by all networks.
•Timezone Display: Allows you to select UTC+offset or
Zone name.
For example: UTC+offset: Coordinated Universal Time
(UTC) + number of hours of offset.
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Notepad Clock Calculator Game System
Extras
Timezones
Auto timezone:
Timezone display:
Home zone:
aylight saving:
estination zone:
aylight saving:
OK
<On>
<UTC + Offset>
<Off>
<Off>
UTC+0
UTC+0

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Zone name: CET Central European Time (+1 (number of
hours of offset from UTC)).
•Home zone: Use the left and right scroll arrows to select
the required time zone.
•Destination zone: Use the left and right scroll arrows to
select the required time zone.
•Daylight saving: Select either Home or Destination, and
select On or Off.
4. Tap to accept and save any changes you have made to
the time zones. The display returns to the Clock view.
Note: If at any time during the above operation you decide
to cancel, select . The display returns to Clock view.
Setting the time
To s e t t i m e :
1. From the Extras tab, tap the Clock icon.
The time and date displays.
2. Ta p an d sele ct Set time. The Set time view appears.
. Use the up and down scroll arrows to set the time or tap the
clock face and move the Hour and Minute hands to set the
time.
4. Tap to accept the new time. The display returns to the
Clock view.
Note: If at any time during the above operation you decide
to cancel, select the Cancel button. The display returns to
Clock view.
Setting the date
To set the date:
1. From the Extras tab, tap the Clock icon
2. Ta p an d se lec t Set date.
The Set date view displays.
. Use the left and right scroll arrows to select the month and
year and select the day by tapping the respective day on the
calendar.
4. Tap to accept the new date.
OK
OK
OK

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The Clock view appears.
Note: If at any time during the above operation you decide
to cancel, select the Cancel button. The display returns to
Clock view. See “Global Settings” on page 93 for more
information.
Personal Details
Owner information is essential for the safe return of your R38
if it is misplaced, lost or stolen. You can also send your personal
details through infrared to another device or attach them to an e-
mail when establishing new contacts.
Warning! The information stored within your R380 may cause a
security risk if lost or stolen with items such as keys or credit cards.
Therefore, you are advised to keep these items separate.
To enter your personal details:
1. From the desktop, tap the Contacts tab.
2. Ta p Personal details.
The Personal Details view appears.
. Tap a n d Edit to enter your personal details.
To enter the details for a particular field, tap the area beside
the field name. For example: to enter your first name tap
<Enter first name>. An edit view displays allowing you to
type the appropriate information.
Tip! You can also use the handwriting recognition feature to
enter information. Tap and select Write. The handwriting
recognition screen appears. See “Using Handwriting
Recognition” on page 72.
Personal
details
Contents
list
New
contact
Find
Contacts

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4. Continue entering by tapping the next field icon . A
previous field icon appears if you wish to go back.
Note: If you select the type of phone number and then Other,
this displays the label as a blank space and not the word
Other.
5. Tap to display all your entered personal details.
6. Do one of the following:
•Tap to save the information and return to the
Personal Details display.
or
•Tap .
Cancel view displays. Tap Yes to cancel without saving
or No if you want to return to the Personal Details view.
or
•Tap .
Save view displays before returning to the main Personal
Details display. Tap Yes to save the information or No to
exit without saving.
Note: At least one name field, <Enter first name>, <Enter
last name> or <Enter company name>, must contain text
before you can save the new entry in the database.Otherwise, a
Warning message appears in the display.
Touch screen Calibration
The screen is calibrated to factory settings. However, this may
not agree with how you use the stylus. For example, you may
tend to tap quickly and slightly off-center to the right.
To re-calibrate the stylus:
1. With the flip open, select the Extras tab.
2. Ta p System.
. Tap Touchscreen calibration. The screen setting displays.
OK

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4. Tap once at the center of each of the three calibration
points in numerical order.
5. After touching the third calibration point, a ‘Calibration
complete’ message appears. Tap Yes to accept and save the
new settings. The display now reacts accordingly. You are
also returned automatically to the system functions display.
6. Tap to return to the desktop.
SIM Card Phone Book Import
If you have names and numbers stored in a phone book on a
SIM card, then these phone book entries can be imported from
the SIM card to your R38 .
To import SIM card phone book entries:
1. With the flip open, select the Contacts tab.
2. Ta p Contents List.
. Tap an d se lect Import from SIM card.
The Import from SIM card view displays.
4. Do one of the following:
•To import one phone number, scroll to the entry you
want to import and select it. A pop-up menu displays
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