Sony Ericsson T61c User manual

Mobile Phone T61c

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T61c User’s Guide
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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.
•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: C.
•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.
•When this guide instructs you to press the left
softkey, in most instances you can also press the
center of the joystick.

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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
Getting to Know Your Phone ...................... 7
Diagrams....................................................... 7
Standby Screen Icons .................................... 7
Key Functions............................................... 9
Getting Started........................................... 11
Assembly..................................................... 11
Turning Your Phone On and Off .............. 13
Making and Receiving Calls....................... 13
Changing Front Covers .............................. 15
Using Menus.............................................. 17
Phonebook Menu....................................... 18
Messages Menu .......................................... 20
Call Info Menu........................................... 21
Ongoing Call Menu ................................... 22
Settings Menu ............................................ 22
Extras Menu ............................................... 30
Browser....................................................... 32
My Shortcuts.............................................. 33
Using the Phonebook Menu....................... 34
Adding Contacts......................................... 34
Calling Contacts......................................... 35

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Editing and Deleting Contacts ................... 36
Groups........................................................ 37
Using Calling Cards.................................... 37
Phonebook Memory Status ........................ 39
Synchronizing Your Phone and PC............ 39
Using the Messages Menu ......................... 41
Voicemail.................................................... 41
Sending Text (SMS) Messages.................... 41
Receiving Messages..................................... 42
SMS Templates .......................................... 43
SMS Chat ................................................... 44
Using Voice Control.................................. 46
Recording Voice Commands...................... 46
Magic Word ............................................... 48
Adding Voice Tags to Your Phonebook ..... 49
Voice Activated Dialing.............................. 49
Voice Digit Dialing .................................... 50
Voice Answering......................................... 51
Voice Memos.............................................. 51
Problems when Recording.......................... 52
Tips ............................................................ 52
Inputting Text ........................................... 54
Input Language .......................................... 54
Multitap Text Input................................... 54
T9 Text Input ............................................ 55
Using the Calendar .................................... 57
Appointments and Tasks............................ 57
Viewing Your Calendar .............................. 58
Editing........................................................ 59
Calendar Settings........................................ 59
Synchronizing Your Phone and PC............ 60
Browser...................................................... 61
Browser Features ........................................ 61
Launching Your Browser............................ 62
Exiting Your Browser ................................. 62
Downloading Melodies .............................. 62
Connection Status ...................................... 63
Browser Options Menu.............................. 64

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Browser Key Functions ............................... 64
Browser Text Entry..................................... 65
Troubleshooting ........................................ 69
Accessories, Accessibility, and Internet........ 70
Limited Warranty ...................................... 72
Our Warranty............................................. 72
What We Will Do...................................... 72
Conditions.................................................. 72
Index.......................................................... 75

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Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use
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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 n ol 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
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MOBILE PHONE OR ITS ACCESSORY MAY
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
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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.

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Getting to Know Your Phone
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Getting to Know Your Phone
Diagrams
The following diagrams illustrate the front, back (with
back cover removed), and bottom views of your phone.
Standby Screen Icons
Once the phone powers up, you will see the standby
screen. You will also see the standby screen when you exit
the menu system. These are all of the icons that could
appear on your standby screen.
1 Antenna
2 Earpiece
3 Side Volume Keys
4 Display
5 Left Softkey
6 Keypad
7 Headset Jack
8 Joystick
(4-way navigation
with center select key)
9 Right Softkey
10 Power (On/Off) Key
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
4
1
11 External Antenna Connector
12 Guide for Attaching Back
Cover
13 Back Cover Latch
14 Battery Connector
15 Accessory Connector
(Handsfree, Charger, FM
Radio, MP3, Chatboard, etc.)

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Getting to Know Your Phone
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1 Alarm ( ) - indicates the alarm is set.
2 Time (01:10) - shows the time.
3 Signal Strength ( ) - shows the relative signal
strength from the wireless system. More bars
indicate a stronger signal (maximum of five bars).
4 Analog/Digital Channel Indicator - shows your
phone’s mode: Analog (A), Digital (D), Voice
Privacy (P), or No Network ( ).
5 Roaming (R) - indicates if you are roaming. If a
preferred network is found, an Rwill appear. If the
roaming network is not preferred, an rwill appear.
6 Battery Strength ( ) - shows the relative
strength of your battery. A full icon indicates a
fully-charged battery. If the phone is connected
to external power and the battery is charging, the
battery icon will continuously fill and empty until
the battery is fully charged.
7 Banner - displays your personalized banner or
network information such as Searching.
8 Silent Mode ( ) - indicates that your phone will
not make any sounds. Ringer off ( ) indicates that
the ringer is set to off. Press and hold C to enter a
menu to turn on silent mode.
9 Profile ( ) - indicates which profile is currently
active (for instance, the Outdoor profile icon).
10 Call List ( ) - indicates missed calls.
11 Keypad Lock ( ) - indicates that pressing the
keys has no effect. The keypad is locked to prevent
inadvertent key presses. Press and hold Cto enter a
menu to turn on Keypad Lock. Press Cto unlock.
12 Accept Calls ( ) - indicates that you have
activated call screening which allows you to reject
certain incoming calls.
13 Message ( ) - indicates that you have received
an email message, voicemail message, text message,
or a browser alert. The number beside the icon
indicates the number of messages you have waiting.
Although you could have over 100 new messages,
the message icon will only indicate 99.
14 Magic Word ( ) - indicates that the Magic Word
feature is active.
15 SMS Chat ( ) - indicates that you are in an
active Chat session.
16 Voice Memo ( ) - indicates that you have a voice
memo recorded.
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Key Functions
Softkeys
Your phone is equipped with
softkeys. The softkey labels
appear on the bottom of
your display. To use the
softkey functions, press the
left or right key that is under the text label on the screen.
The labels are context sensitive and will change
depending on the feature you are using. For example,
press the left key to select
Call List or press the right key to
select the
Menu .
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 64.
Note! In most instances, pressing the center of the
joystick will perform the same action as the left
softkey.
Right
Softke
y
Label
Left
Softkey
Label Left
Softkey
Right
Softkey
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, the options 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.

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Joystick
• Move through menus, lists, or text. Tilt up, down, left,
or right to scroll.
• Press down on the joystick to select (same function as
left softkey in most instances).
• Tilt, and briefly hold, right to access the top of your
contact list (contact names beginning with A,B,C ...).
• Tilt, and briefly hold, left to quickly enter Edit
Shortcuts.
1 Key/Voicemail Access
• Press and hold to access Voicemail.
•Enterthedigit1.
0 Key
• Press and hold to enter the international access code
(+). See “Making International Calls” on page 14.
•Enterthedigit0.
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
• Increase or decrease the volume of the earpiece or
handsfree loudspeaker during a call.
• Enter the Status menu from the standby screen by
pressing the key briefly.
• A long press will activate voice dialing/automatic
speech recognition.
• Press once to silence the ringer.
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
letters on that particular key (dependent on long press
setting).

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Getting Started
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Getting Started
Assembly
Before you use your phone:
1 Attach the Battery
2 Attach the Back Cover
3 Charge the Battery
Step 1: Attach the Battery
1 Locate the plug at the end
of the wires.
2 Insert the plug as shown in
the diagram. The plug will
only properly fit one way -
do not force it.
3 Locate the hole at the
bottom of the battery
chamber.
4Nowlocatethetabon
the bottom of the battery.
5 Insert the tab into the
hole at the bottom of the
battery chamber.
6 Press the top of the battery
into place.
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Getting Started
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Step 2: Attach the Back Cover Step 3: Charge the Battery
For detailed information on safely handling your battery,
see “Battery Use and Care” on page 5.
1 Locate the
notches along
each side of the
back of
the phone.
2Usingthe
notches as a
guide, place the
back cover so
that it rests as
shown in the
diagram.
3 Slide the back
cover upward
until it clicks in
place.
Note! Never use your phone with the front or back
cover removed. For more information on
changing covers, see “Changing Front Covers”
on page 15.
* It may take up to 30 minutes for a new or fully
discharged battery to indicate charging. It takes about
4 hours to fully charge a battery for the first time.
For optimal performance, do not allow your battery
to completely discharge.
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Knowing When to Charge
•The battery meter icon ( ) on the standby
screen will begin to empty.
•Battery Low will appear in the display and you will
hear a short beep.
Charging Indicators
To indicate charging, Charging Only will briefly appear
when the phone is powered off and Charging will briefly
appear when the phone is powered on. Additionally, the
battery meter icon ( ) will fill and alternate with the
charging symbol ( ) until the phone is completely
charged. Once completely charged, the icon will appear
full ( ).
Removing Your Charger
Lift the connector upwards and pull it
out.
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turn your phone On by pressing and holding the power
key ( ) until your phone turns on. The phone will
beep unless silent mode is activated. Turn your phone
Off by pressing and holding the power key until your
phone turns off.
Making and Receiving Calls
Making Calls
1 Press the numeric keys to enter the phone number
you want to call. The number is shown in the display.
Note! The amount of battery power indicated by your
battery icon is an estimate that may vary
depending on your charging and use patterns. To
ensure adequate power supply, keep your battery
fully charged.
Note! You c an p ress C to erase one or more digits in
the display, or press and hold Cto erase all digits.