Sony Ericsson Walkman W850i User manual

Sony Ericsson W850i
Quick Start Guide
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In just a few minutes we’ll show you how easy it
is to use the main features of your phone. This is
a Vodafone live! with 3G phone, so you can take
advantage of the faster 3G network as well as
the latest new services.
You’ll see how quickly you can make video calls,
take pictures and video clips with the built-in
digital camera, and then send them to your
family and friends as multimedia messages
(MMS).
You’ll also be able to explore Vodafone live!, and
change your phone by simply downloading new
ringtones, games and wallpapers.
Finally, we’ll show you how to transfer music
les to your phone and use it as a Walkman™
music and video player!
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Getting started
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1. Insert the 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™ – if available
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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Using the phone
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Navigation key: press in [l] to 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 19).
Press the illuminated dots around the navigation key to
move around icons and menu lists. In standby mode, press
p> Vodafone live! (offline), u> Organiser & Tools,
q> Contacts, t> Create new message.
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 bookmarks, shortcuts,
applications, and recent calls and messages. Press to
return to the standby screen. Press tuto 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 19). 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 to 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 10) they change picture
settings.
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Voice calls, 3G &
Video calls
Say how you’re feeling with a voice
call - or show how you’re feeling
with a video call!
With the 3G network growing all the
time, it’s never been easier.
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3G
The 3G network is designed to carry data faster. This will let you
download content faster from Vodafone live!, like ringtones and
videos, as well as being able to use some great new services.
With Vodafone live! with 3G you can have face to face video calls,
listen to full track music downloads and stream video – which means
that you can watch football match highlights and the latest music
videos without having to store them on your phone. You’ll also be
able to access fantastic new services such as Mobile TV! (see Other
Services).
3G connection
When you’re in an area with 3G coverage, the 3G symbol
appears next to the signal bars. This means you can take advantage of
the faster, richer experience of the Vodafone 3G service.
Of course, you’ll still be able to use the existing network at other
times.
The 3G network is growing rapidly – contact Vodafone for more
information on where the service is available.
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Voice calls
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 the lkey to start dialling. You can also
press qto access your Contacts from standby mode.
During a call, pressing lbrings up an option menu including turning
on the loudspeaker and muting the microphone (you can also press
the button to do this).
Answer a call
Press .
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3G connection
When the 3G symbol appears you can make and receive video calls.
The other person you’re calling must have a compatible 3G phone and
be in a 3G area too.
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). Press Camera to switch to
the rear camera view. Use a headset for the best sound quality.
Call a number
Press . Enter a number or choose a contact, then press Call. If
the 3G 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.
Adjusting the image
Press pqto zoom in and out. Press More for an option menu of
other adjustments.
Answer a video call
Press . Press Camera to turn your camera off or on (if you don’t
want the caller to view you).
Share pictures
You can share images during a video call. Press uto choose an
image from your Pictures folder.
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Video calls
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Camera &
Multimedia
Messaging (MMS)
See it, shoot it, send it!
With your built-in digital camera
you can capture photos and video
clips as they happen, and then
share them straight away with your
friends and family...
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Using the camera
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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.
Adjust the image
Use the volume keys to zoom in or out, and press the navigation key
tor uto adjust the brightness. To turn the flash light on or off,
press . For other settings, see the next page.
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 to take another one.
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. You can also upload it to an online blog
page by choosing More > Blog this.
Settings
View
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