Sony Ericsson T206 User manual

Mobile Phone T206

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T206 User’s Guide
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This manual is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile
Communications (USA) Inc., without any warranty.
Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by
typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information,
or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be
made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA) Inc.,
at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however,
be incorporated into new editions of this manual.
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“Ericsson”, “EricssonL” and “ERICSSON ORIGINAL
ACCESSORIES” are each registered U.S. Trademarks owned
by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson of Sweden and are used
with permission by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
(USA) Inc.
T9 Text Input is licensed under one or more of the following:
U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928,
and 6,011,554; Canadian Pat. No. 1,331,057; United
Kingdom Pat. No.2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat.
No. HK0940329; Republic of Singapore Pat. No. 51383;
Euro.Pat. No. 0 842 463 (96927260.8) DE/DK, FI, FR,
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© 2002, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA) Inc.
All rights reserved.
Publication Number: AE/LZT 123 958 R1
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Understanding This User’s Guide
•A Menu Diagram is located on the inside front
cover of this User’s Guide. It gives a quick overview
of the menus in the T206.
•A portable Quick Reference Card is located on
the back cover of this user’s guide. It provides an
overview of key icons and functions.
•Text that is seen in the phone’s display is shown
in the following typeface: Add to phonebook.
•Softkeys names are shown in the following typeface:
Softkey.
•Key names are shown in the following typeface: 2.
•When this guide instructs you to press a key, press
and release the key.
•When this guide instructs you to press and hold a
key, press and hold the key for one to two seconds.
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Table of Contents
Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use........... 1
Recommendations ........................................ 1
Antenna ........................................................ 1
Efficient Use ................................................. 2
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure and SAR.... 2
Electronic Devices......................................... 3
Driving ......................................................... 4
Children........................................................ 4
Disposing of the Product .............................. 5
Power Supply................................................ 5
Emergency Calls ........................................... 5
Battery Use and Care .................................... 5
FCC Statement............................................. 6
Emergency Calls ........................................... 6
Getting to Know Your Phone ...................... 8
Diagrams....................................................... 8
Standby Screen Icons.................................... 9
Key Functions ............................................ 10
Assembling Your Phone ............................. 13
Step 1: Attach the Battery........................... 13
Step 2: Attach the Back Cover.................... 13
Step 3: Charge the Battery.......................... 14
Basic Operations ........................................ 15
Turning Your Phone On and Off .............. 15
Making and Receiving Calls....................... 15
Receiving Calls ........................................... 16
Options from Standby................................ 17
Changing Front Covers .............................. 17
Using Menus.............................................. 20
Phonebook Menu....................................... 21
Messages Menu .......................................... 23
Call Info Menu........................................... 24
Settings Menu ............................................ 25
Extras Menu ............................................... 32
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Browser....................................................... 34
My Shortcuts .............................................. 35
Using the Phonebook Menu...................... 36
Adding Contacts......................................... 36
Calling Contacts ......................................... 37
Editing and Deleting Contacts ................... 38
Groups........................................................ 39
Aliases ......................................................... 39
Using Calling Cards.................................... 40
Phonebook Memory Status ........................ 41
Using the Messages Menu ......................... 42
Voicemail.................................................... 42
Sending Text Messages (SMS).................... 42
Receiving Text Messages (SMS) ................. 44
SMS Chat ................................................... 45
Preferences .................................................. 46
Input Method............................................. 47
Quick Text ................................................. 48
Icons ........................................................... 49
Downloadable Content .............................. 49
Using Voice Control .................................. 51
Recording Voice Commands ..................... 51
Magic Word ............................................... 53
Adding Voice Tags to Your Phonebook..... 54
Voice Activated Dialing.............................. 54
Voice Number Dialing............................... 55
Voice Memos ............................................. 56
Problems when Recording.......................... 56
Tips ............................................................ 57
Browser...................................................... 58
Browser Features ........................................ 58
Launching Your Browser............................ 59
Exiting Your Browser ................................. 60
Downloading Melodies .............................. 60
Browser Options Menu.............................. 60
Browser Key Functions............................... 61
Browser Text Entry .................................... 62
Troubleshooting ........................................ 65
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Accessories, Accessibility, and Internet........ 66
Limited Warranty ...................................... 67
Our Warranty............................................. 67
What We Will Do...................................... 67
Conditions.................................................. 67
Index.......................................................... 70
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Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use
Please read this information before using your mobile
phone.
Recommendations
•Always treat your product with care and keep it in a
clean and dust-free place.
•Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture
or humidity.
•Do not expose your product to extreme high or low
temperatures.
•Do not expose your product to open flames or lit
tobacco products.
•Do not drop, throw, or try to bend your product.
•Do not paint your product.
•Do not use your product when in, or around
aircraft, or areas posted “turn off two-way radio”.
•Do not use your product in an area where a
potentially explosive atmosphere exists.
•Do not place your product or install wireless
equipment in the area above your car’s air bag.
•Do not attempt to disassemble your product. Only
Sony Ericsson authorized personnel should perform
service.
•If your mobile phone is equipped with infrared,
never direct the infrared ray at anyone’s eye and
make sure that it does not disturb any other
infrared units.
Antenna
Only use an antenna that has been specifically designed
by Sony Ericsson for your mobile phone. Use of
unauthorized or modified antennas could damage your
mobile phone and may violate regulations, causing loss
of performance and SAR levels above the recommended
limits (see below).
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Efficient Use
•Hold your mobile phone as you would any other
phone. Do not cover the top of the phone when 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 SAR
Your mobile phone is a low-power radio transmitter and
receiver. When it is turned on, it emits low levels of radio
frequency energy (also known as radio waves or radio
frequency fields).
Governments around the world have adopted
comprehensive international safety guidelines, developed
by scientific organizations, e.g. ICNIRP (International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) and
IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers Inc.), through periodic and thorough
evaluation of scientific studies. These guidelines establish
permitted levels of radio wave exposure for the general
population. The levels include a safety margin designed
to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health, and to account for any variations in
measurements.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is the unit of
measurement for the amount of radio frequency energy
absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The
SAR value is determined at the highest certified power
level in laboratory conditions, but the actual SAR level of
the mobile phone while operating can be well below this
value. This is because the mobile phone is designed to
use the minimum power required to reach the network.
Therefore, the closer you are to a base station, the more
likely it is that the actual SAR level will decrease.
Variations in SAR below the radio frequency exposure
guidelines do not mean that there are variations in safety.
While there may be differences in SAR levels among
mobile phones, all Sony Ericsson mobile phone models
are designed to meet radio frequency exposure
guidelines.
Accessories can significantly affect a mobile phone’s
compliance with the radio frequency exposure guidelines.
For example, the Federal Communication Commission
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in the U.S. requires that some manufacturers’ accessories
shall be tested, and Sony Ericsson has done so with
respect to its products. To avoid causing loss of
performance or radio frequency exposure levels above the
permissible limits it is recommended that you only use
Sony Ericsson or Ericsson original accessories intended
for use with the mobile phone. If you wear the mobile
phone on your body while it is transmitting, and you do
not use a Sony Ericsson or Ericsson original body worn
accessory, please ensure that the mobile phone is
positioned a minimum of 1.5 cm from your body and
that you are not using an accessory that contains any
metal.
A separate leaflet with SAR information for this mobile
phone model is included with the material that comes
with this mobile phone. This information can also be
found, together with more information on radio
frequency exposure and SAR, on:
www.SonyEricsson.com.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF
signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not
be shielded against the RF signals from your mobile
phone, therefore:
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association
recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”)
inches (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless
Te c h no l o gy R e se a rc h .
Persons with pacemakers:
•Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six
inches from their pacemaker when the phone is
turned ON;
•Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;
•Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to
minimize the potential for interference.
•If you have any reason to suspect that interference
is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.
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Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may
want to consult your service provider or call your local
Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center to discuss
alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the
manufacturer of your device to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted
notices so require.
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
Ericsson or Sony Ericsson handsfree solutions intended
for use with your product. Please note that because of
possible interference to electronic equipment, some
vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of mobile phones in
their vehicles unless a handsfree kit with an external
antenna supports the installation.
Always give full attention to driving and pull off the road
and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.
Children
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH
YOUR MOBILE PHONE OR ITS ACCESSORIES.
THEY COULD HURT THEMSELVES OR
OTHERS, OR COULD ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGE
THE MOBILE PHONE OR ACCESSORY. YOUR
MOBILE PHONE OR ITS ACCESSORY MAY
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CONTAIN SMALL PARTS THAT COULD BE
DETACHED AND CREATE A CHOKING
HAZARD.
Disposing of the Product
Your mobile phone should not be placed in municipal
waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of
electronic products.
Power Supply
Connect the AC power adapter only to designated power
sources as marked on the product. Make sure the cord is
positioned so that it will not be subjected to damage or
stress. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the unit
from any power source before attempting to clean it. The
AC power adapter must not be used outdoors or in damp
areas. Never alter the cord or plug. If the plug will not fit
into the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
Emergency Calls
Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot
guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore
you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for
essential communications (e.g. medical emergencies).
Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular
networks or when certain network services and/or mobile
phone features are in use. Check with your local service
provider.
Battery Use and Care
Charge the battery for 4 hours before you use your
mobile phone for the first time. The battery can only be
charged in temperatures between +5°C (+41°F) and
+45°C (+113°F).
A new battery or one that has not been used for a long
time could have reduced capacity the first few times it is
used.
The talk and standby times depend on the actual
transmission conditions when using the mobile phone. If
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the mobile phone is used near a base station, less power is
required and talk and standby times are prolonged.
Use only Ericsson or 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 extreme temperatures,
never above +60°C (+140°F). For maximum
battery capacity, use the battery in room
temperature.
•Warning!May explode if disposed of in fire.
•Do not expose the battery to liquid.
•Keep out of children’s reach.
•Turn off your mobile phone before removing the
battery.
•Use the battery for the intended purpose only.
•Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
•Do not let the metal contacts on the battery touch
another metal object. This could short-circuit and
damage the battery.
•Do not allow the battery to be put into the mouth.
Battery electrolytes may be toxic if swallowed.
Disposing of the Battery
The battery should never be placed in municipal waste.
Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or
call your local Sony Ericsson Customer Care Center for
information.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Emergency Calls
IMPORTANT!
This mobile phone, like any mobile phone, operates
using radio signals, cellular and landline networks as well
as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee
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connection under all conditions. Therefore you should
never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential
communications (e.g. medical emergencies).
Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the mobile
phone must be switched on and in a service area with
adequate cellular signal strength. Emergency calls may
not be possible on all cellular phone networks or when
certain network services and/or mobile phone features
are in use.Check with your local service provider.
Using wireless technology to help provide location
information in case of an emergency is a goal shared by
the entire wireless industry, local phone companies and
the emergency response centers. Your phone includes
technology which represents the first step towards that
goal. However, the technique in its current state,
combined with related implementation technologies
means that the method may not always work , even if
you are able to speak with an emergency response center.
Always review with an emergency response center all
location data you have, including intersecting streets, as
well as any landmarks, to assist in locating you.
Sony Ericsson is committed to continuing to work with
the entire communications industry to improve location
features for emergency response.
Sony Ericsson is not liable for any service(s) including
operation, coverage, or range of the network services
provided by network carriers independent of Sony
Ericsson.
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Getting to Know Your Phone
Diagrams
Front/Side View
1Power Key
2Display
3Left Softkey
4Options Key
5Keypad
6Earpiece
74-way Navigation
Key
8Right Softkey
9Clear Key
10 Side Volume Keys
11 Portable
Handsfree Jack
(2.5mm)
Back View
12 Back Cover Latch
13 Battery Connector
14 Guide for Attaching Back
Cover
Bottom View
15 Charger Jack ( 2.5mm)
16 Microphone
17 Lanyard Holder
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Standby Screen Icons
These are all of the icons that could appear on your
standby screen.
Note! Although the portable handsfree jack (#11) and
charger jack (#15) are both 2.5mm, they are not
interchangeable. The charger jack and charger
plug are color-coded yellow to indicate
compatibility. Failure to use the correct jack
could result in damage to your phone.
Icon Explanation
10:30am Current Time
Signal Strength/1XRTT (High Speed Data)
Availability
A/D/P/ Channel Indicator - Analog, Digital,
Enhanced Voice Privacy call, or No Network
available.
Roaming. A flashing icon indicates non-
preferred roaming.
Roaming icons vary by network provider.
Banner Personalized Banner or network information
such as Searching
/Battery Strength/Charging Indicator
Alarm Set
Silent Mode is On
Ringer Off
Locked Keypad
Current Profile
Phone Location - Emergency Only.
The GPS location based services are off. Your
position can only be determined when you
call an emergency number such as 911.
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Key Functions
Softkeys
Your phone is
equipped with
softkeys. The
softkey labels, such
as
Call List and
Menu , appear on
the bottom of your
display. To use the softkey functions, press the left or
right key that is under the softkey label on the screen.
The labels are context sensitive and will change
depending on the feature you are using.
Phone Location - Show Location.
The GPS location based services are On.
Your position is always locatable by the
network.
Call Screening On
Active Chat Session
TTY TTY On
Recorded Voice Memo
Missed Call(s)
New SMS message(s) or browser alert(s)
You have a new voicemail message(s)
Magic Word is On
?
Left Softkey
• Press to select the menu, item, feature, or setting that is
highlighted.
• From the standby screen, press to view the
Call List
(incoming and outgoing calls).
Call List Menu
Left Softkey Right Softkey
Left Softkey
Label Right Softkey
Label
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Keypad Keys
The key functionality varies when you are using the
WAP browser. For more information on browsing and
the use of the keys while browsing, see “Browser Key
Functions” on page 61.
Right Softkey
• Press to cancel action or move back in the menu
system.
• Press and hold to return to the standby screen.
• Press to end a call.
• Press to quiet the ringer on incoming calls.
Power Key
• Press and hold to power the phone On and Off.
Options Key
• Enter a menu with options. The options vary
depending on what function you are currently
using.
• Press to set the phone to silent or turn on keylock
(from the standby screen).
Throughout this User’s Guide, this icon ( )
will be shown when you can use the Options key.
Clear (C) Key
• Delete numbers and letters from the display.
• Delete an item from a list.
• Press and hold to mute/unmute the microphone
during a call.
• Press and hold, from the standby screen, to enter a
menu to lock or unlock the keypad.
• Press and hold, from the standby screen, to enter a
menu to turn On/Off silent mode.
Navigation Key
• Press up, down, left, or right to scroll through
menu, lists, or text.
• Press, and briefly hold, right to access the top of
your contact list (contact names beginning with
A,B,C ...).
• Press, and briefly hold, left to quickly enter the first
shortcut in My Shortcuts.
• Press up or down to access the top of your contact
list.
1 Key/Voicemail Access
•Enter1.
• Press and hold to access Voicemail.
0 Key
•Enter0.
• Press and hold to enter the international access code
(+). See “International Calls” on page 16.
C
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Asterisk Key
•Enter
*.
• Press and hold to enter a pause ( ).
• Shift between capital and lowercase letters.
Pound Key
•Enter#.
• Press and hold to enter a stop ( ).
Side Volume Keys
• Press to mute ringer for current call.
• Press up or down to increase or decrease the ear
volume during a call.
• Press from the Standby screen to view Status Info.
• Press and briefly hold to activate voice
dialing/automatic speech recognition.
Numeric Keys 2-9
• Enter digits 2--9.
• Press and hold position number to SuperSpd Dial
(dependent on long press setting).
• Press and hold to see contacts that correspond with
letter on that particular key (dependent on long
press setting).
*
#
2
A B C
9
W X Y Z
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Assembling Your Phone
Before attempting to use your phone, you must complete
the following steps:
•Step 1: Attach the Battery
•Step 2: Attach the Back Cover
•Step 3: Charge the Battery
Step 1: Attach the Battery
Step 2: Attach the Back Cover
1Locate the plug at the end of
the wires.
2Insert the plug. The plug will
only properly fit one way - do
not force it.
3Lay the battery into place.
4
1Locate the notches along
each side of the back of
the phone.
2Using the notches as a guide,
place the back cover so that it
rests against the phone.
3Slide the back cover upward
until it clicks in place.
Note! Never use your phone with the front cover or
back cover removed. For more information on
changing the front cover, see “Changing Front
Covers” on page 17.
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