Sony Ericsson Walkman W850i User manual

Quick Start Guide
Sony Ericsson W850i

Contents
1. Getting started 3
2. Using the handset 5
3. Voice calls, UMTS
and video calls 7
4. Using the camera 10
5. Picture and video
messaging (MMS) 13
6. Vodafone live! 16
7. Downloading 17
8. Other services and
functions 18
Disposal of mobile phones
You can dispose of your old
phone at any Swisscom sales outlet.
Swisscom actively pursues an
environmentally-friendly recycling
policy.

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1. Getting started
In just a few minutes we’ll show you how easy it is to use
the features of your Sony Ericsson W850i.
1. Insert your SIM card
Insert your SIM card as shown. Make sure the gold
contacts are facing down and the cut-off edge is correctly
aligned.
2. Insert the battery
Insert the battery as shown and fit the cover. The
battery may need charging. A full charge can take up
to 2.5 hours.
3. Turn it on
Press and hold the key on the top of the phone.
Do the same to turn it off.
When prompted, select Normal mode – select Flight mode
only when you don’t want the mobile signal activated.
You can access other phone modes at any time by briefly
pressing the key.
4. Insert a Memory Stick Pro Duo™
To enlarge the phone’s memory, open the flap on the
top of the phone and insert a Memory Stick Pro Duo™,
until it clicks in place. Push it in to remove it.

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2. Using the handset
Keys and navigation
Navigation key: press in Pto OK an action or select a highlighted
option. In standby mode this opens the main menu. The navigation key
also controls the Walkman™ Music Player (see page 20).
Press the illuminated dots around the navigation key to move around
icons and menu lists. In standby mode, press  > Vodafone live!
(offline), E> Organiser & Tools, H> Contacts, F> Create new.
Soft keys: press to select the option displayed in the bottom left or
right of the screen.
In standby mode the left soft key opens the main Menu, the right soft
key opens the Toolbar. The Toolbar lets you view and open book-
marks, shortcuts, applications, and recent calls and messages. Press
to return to the standby screen. Press FEto move between the Toolbar
tabs. The first tab lets you open web pages and bookmarks. The second
tab shows new messages, alerts and missed calls. The third shows your
running applications. The fourth shows your shortcut menu.
Call key: press to make or answer a call. Pressing in standby mode opens
your Call Logs. Opening the slider also answers a call.
End key: press to end a call. Press this key at any time to return to the
standby screen.

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Back key: press to take you back to a previous menu or screen. Press and
hold to return to the standby screen.
Clear key: press to delete a character of text. Press and hold to delete all
text. Press this key to delete contact entries and other items.
Walkman key: press to open the Walkman™ Music Player (see page 20).
Press again to return to the main menu.
Camera key (on the right side of the phone): press to start the camera,
and to take a photo or video clip.
Volume keys (on the right side of the phone): press to adjust the
volume, and to zoom in and out of photos.
Press once in standby mode to show the phone status.
Picture keys (above the screen): in standby mode, press the left picture
key to view your pictures full screen, or the right one to view them as
thumbnails.
In camera mode (see page 11) they change picture settings.

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3. Voice calls, UMTS and video calls
Voice calls
1. Make a call
In standby mode, enter the number using the keypad and then press the key.
Press to end the call.
To use your Call list, press in standby mode. Scroll to the number you want and
press Pto start dialling. You can also press Hto access your Contacts from standby
mode.
During a call, pressing More brings up an option menu including turning on the loud-
speaker and muting the microphone (you can also press the button to do this).
2. Answer a call
Press or open the slider.
UMTS
The UMTS network supports faster data transmission and takes speed and service
availability to a new level.
Swisscom Mobile is introducing a variety of new services specifically for the UMTS
network. As well as being able to make and receive video calls, with Vodafone live!
you can also enjoy Mobile TV (see page 18).

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UMTS service indicator
When the UMTS symbol appears next to the signal bars, you’ll be able to take
advantage of the faster, richer functions of the UMTS service. Of course, you’ll still be
able to use the existing network at other times.
The UMTS network is growing rapidly – check out www.swisscom-mobile.ch/umts
for more information on where the service is available.
Video calls
When the UMTS symbol appears you can make and receive video calls. The other
person you’re calling must have a compatible UMTS phone and be in a UMTS area too.
1. Start the Video call screen
In standby mode, press Menu > Video call to bring up the Video call screen.
The small screen shows what the person you’re calling will see (you’ll see them in the
larger screen). Use a headset for the best sound quality.
2. Call a number
Press . Enter a number or choose a contact, then press Call. If the UMTS network
is not available, you’ll be asked if you want to make a voice call.
You can also start a video call from other applications, such as Contacts or Calls list.
Just highlight the number and press More > Make video call.

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3. Adjusting the image
Press  H to zoom in and out. Press More for an option menu of other adjustments.
4. Answer a video call
Press . Press Camera to turn your camera off or on (if you don’t want the caller
to view you).
5. Share pictures
You can share images during a video call. Press Eto choose an image from your
Pictures or Camera album folder.

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4. Using the camera
With the built-in digital camera it’s easy to take photos and video clips. You can send
these to other people as a picture or video message (MMS – see page 13).
Take and send a photo or video clip
1. Turn on the camera
Turn the phone sideways, then press the camera key to turn on the camera
(in standby mode). Press the key to turn the camera off.
2. Adjust the image
Use the volume keys to zoom in or out, and press the navigation key For Eto
adjust the brightness. To turn the flash light on or off, press . For other settings,
see page 12.
3. Take a photo
Press the camera key to take the photo. Your photo is automatically saved in
Menu > My Files > Camera album.
Press View in the camera screen to see your photos. To delete the photo, press ,
or press the camera key to take another one.

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4. Send the photo
Press Send. See the MMS section for further details.
Advanced modes: Press the lower Picture key (to the left of the screen) to
cycle through different shooting modes. The upper Picture key toggles the flash light
on and off.
When you’ve taken your picture, press More > Edit in PhotoDJ™ for a range of editing
options.
5. Take and send a video clip
In camera mode, press the navigation key H(press to return to camera mode).
To start recording, press . Press again to stop. The clip is saved in Menu > My
Files > Camera album.
To see your clip, press More > Play. To delete it, press , or to send it, press Send.
To edit it, press More > VideoDJ™.
Advanced modes: Press the lower Picture key to move between MMS and high
quality video modes. The upper Picture key toggles the flash light on and off.

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6. Other camera settings
When the camera is active, press Settings. Use the navigation key to choose a setting,
then press Pto select it. Here are the main ones:
Shoot mode: choose Normal/Panorama/Frame/Burst (multishot). For video, choose
For MMS (default) to be able to send a clip.
Picture size: 2 megapixels is the highest quality, but takes up more memory.
Night mode: switch on or off.
Self-timer: switch on or off.
Press the 0key for a guide to other key shortcuts.

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5. Picture and video messaging (MMS)
With MMS (picture messaging) you can send more than just text messages – you can
also send pictures, video clips and sounds to other MMS-enabled phones!
Create and send a message
1. Start a new message
In standby mode, press F, or go to Menu > Messaging > Create new.
Choose Message.
2. Add the text
Write your message using the keypad. For a space, press . To cycle through common
symbols, press 1repeatedly (press 1then Hto cycle through them in predictive text
mode). For all symbols, press More > Add symbol. To cycle through Abc, abc or ABC,
press . To enter a number, press and hold the number key.
Note: Writing a message with predictive text (T9) is much easier, because it uses an
internal dictionary to work out what word you want to use. You simply press the keys
with the letters you want once.
To cycle through alternative letter combinations, press H. To change from predictive
text (T9) to abc (multiple key press) entry, press and hold .
When you have written your message, press E.
To send this as a text message, press Continue, then follow Step 5. To add pictures,
videos or sounds (MMS messaging), press and hold Hto highlight icons in the lower
menu bar.

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3. Add a photo, video clip or sound clip
Select the icon to add a photo, for videos and for sounds. Select to take
a new photo or to record a new sound. Select a photo, sound or video clip and press
Pto add it to your message.
Note: press Yes if asked to resize a photo, and make sure you’re using For MMS
mode for your videos. You can use the same process to add other items up to the size
limit set by your service provider.
4. Preview
To see (and hear) your message, press the icon. To go back to the message screen,
press Stop. To delete an item, select it with the navigation key and press .
5. Send the message
Press Continue. To send to a mobile phone > Enter phone no.. To send to an e-mail
address > Enter E-mail addr.. To use a number or e-mail address from your phonebook
> Contacts look-up. Then press Send.
MMS tips
1. Sending to a mobile phone
If you’re sending the message to a person whose mobile phone isn’t MMS compatible,
they’ll be sent a web address to view it on.
2. Sending to more than one person
To send your message to more than one person, press More > Add recipient and add
more mobile phone numbers or e-mail addresses.

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6. Vodafone live!
Vodafone live! brings you new and exciting ways to communicate, to access infor-
mation, musiac and games, and to personalise your phone. Find more information at
www.swisscom-mobile.ch/vodafonelive
1. Connect
In standby mode, press  and select Homepage. To exit, press More > Exit
browser or press and hold the key.
2. Browsing
Use the navigation key to select a link, then press Pto open it. Press the key
to go back a page.
3. Options
Press More for the browser options menu. To go to a saved bookmark Go to > Book-
marks. To save a page as a bookmark Tools > Add bookmark. To go to a new web
address, press Go to > Enter address.
4. Go to offline links
To view selected Vodafone live! links without connecting, press in standby mode.
Choose a Vodafone live! service and press Pto connect to it.
To go directly to your bookmarks, press in standby mode, and then choose Book-
marks. You can also open the Toolbar in standby mode by pressing the right soft key
and then select your bookmarks or links.

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7. Downloading
Change your W850i whenever you want by downloading new ringtones, videos, games,
applications or background wallpaper from Vodafone live! You may also watch videos
or listen to music directly using the streaming mode (without the need to download and
save).
1. Download to your phone
Wallpaper: Menu > My Files > Pictures > Download Pictures.
Ringtones: Menu > My Files > Music > Download Ringtones.
Games: Menu > My Files > Games > Download Games.
Music: Menu > My Files > Music > Download Music.
Choose a download, press Pto connect to it. Follow the instructions to download.
2. Using your downloads
Select your new ringtone in My Files > Music > Ringtones > More > Use as > Ring-
tone.
Select your new wallpaper in My Files > Pictures or Camera album > More > Use as
> Wallpaper.
3. Streaming video/audio
Go to My Files > Videos > Download Videos, and follow the instructions. Your video
or audio stream will automatically start playing.

8. Other services and functions
MMS Postcard
You can send a photo from your phone as an actual postcard. Go to Menu > Mes-
saging > Create new > live! Postcard, and add a picture and text > Send.
Add the address > Send. Swisscom Mobile will have it printed on a postcard and sent
by mail.
Mobile TV: exclusive service for Vodafone live! UMTS customers
A great way to get video news and entertainment, TV clips and sport. Connect to
Vodafone live! and choose Mobile TV. Choose a clip – this will be streamed to you
directly, so you don’t have to store it.
1. Live TV
With Live TV on your mobile phone you can view exactly what is being screened on your
television at home. A wide range of stations means that you can quickly dip into your
weekly crime drama whilst on the move, watch the weather forecast or see the pick of
Sunday’s goals.
2. Replay TV
Missed your favourite TV programme? If your mobile phone is UMTS or EDGE-enabled,
no problem – Replay TV provides TV formats round-the-clock designed specially for your
mobile.
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Phone hints
1. Silent mode
In standby mode, press and hold the key. You’ll see the ’silent’ icon appear on the
phone screen. Press and hold the same key again to restore your ring tone.
2. Keyboard lock
If you close the slider the keys will lock after a few seconds, unless you press No.
Opening the slider will release the keys again, or press the left soft key Unlock and
then the right one OK.
3. Radio
Connect your handsfree earpiece, then go to Menu > Entertainment > Radio.
Press Search to scan for a station, then press More > Save to save it. More > Minimise
lets you use the handset while the music is playing.

Walkman™
You can use the Walkman™ on your phone by downloading music and videos
from Vodafone live! Otherwise you will need to install some software on your PC to
transfer music and videos from your PC to the memory in your phone. Please see
the User Guide for your mobile phone for full details, and for instructions on installing
the drivers and using the Disc2Phone software, and also attaching the USB cable.
1. Create playlists
In standby mode, press the Walkman™ key . Press My music > Playlists > New
playlist, then enter the name of your new playlist. Press OK, then mark the tracks you
want to add, and press Add. To play your playlist, press Play.
2. Using the Walkman™
Use the navigation key to control playback: press the navigation key in the middle
to play or pause a track or video. Press Eto go to the next track, or press and hold to
fast forward. Press Fto go back or press and hold to rewind. Press or Hto scroll
through your playlist tracks. Pressing the Walkman™ key minimises or restores the
music player, so you can use other functions on your phone while listening. Use the
supplied remote control and headphones for the best listening experience.

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