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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Take and send a video clip
In camera mode, press the navigation key q(press pto return to
camera mode). To start recording, press . Press again
to stop. It’s 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.
Other camera settings
When the camera is active, press Settings. Use the navigation key
to choose a setting, then press lto 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 MP 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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Settings
View
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Text entry
Predictive text (T9)
Writing a message with predictive text 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 q. To change
from predictive text (T9) to abc (multiple key press) entry, press and
hold .
Symbols
For a space, press . To cycle through common symbols, press 1
repeatedly (press 1then qto cycle through them in predictive text
mode). For all symbols, press More > Add symbol.
Capitals and numbers
To cycle through Abc, abc or ABC, press . To enter a number,
press and hold the number key.
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Messaging
1. Start a new message
In standby mode, press t, or go to Menu > Messaging > Create
new. Choose Message.
2. Add the text
Write your message using the keypad, then press u.
To send this as a text message, press Continue, then follow Step 6.
To add pictures, videos or sounds (MMS messaging), press and hold
qto highlight icons in the lower menu bar.
3. MMS messaging
Select the icon to add a photo, or for videos and
sounds. Select to take a new photo or to record a new
sound.
Select a photo, sound or video clip and press lto 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 .
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Add More
Hi there - wait till you see
this!
Add picture
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5. Send the message
Press Continue. To send to a mobile > Enter phone no.. To send
to an email address > Enter E-mail addr.. To use a number or
email address from your phonebook > Contacts lookup.
Then press Send.
Note: if you’re sending the message to a person whose mobile isn’t
MMS compatible, they’ll be sent a web address to view it on.
To send your message to more than one person, press More > Add
recipient and add more mobile numbers or email addresses.
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Messaging 2
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Vodafone live! &
Downloads
Get the latest ringtones, the latest
weather or the latest score!
Vodafone live! has everything you
need, full of information, games,
downloads and services.
Find out how easy it is to get what
you want, whenever you want it...
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Vodafone live!
Connect to Vodafone live!
In standby mode, simply press pand select Homepage. To
exit, press More > Exit browser, or press and hold the key.
Browsing
Use the navigation key to select a link, then press lto open it. Press
the key to go back a page.
Options
Press More for the browser options menu. To go to a saved
bookmark > Go to > Bookmarks. To save a page as a bookmark >
Tools > Add bookmark. To go to a new web address, press Go to
> Enter address.
Go to offline links
To view selected Vodafone live! links without connecting, press p
in standby mode. Choose a Vodafone live! service and press lto
connect to it.
To go directly to your bookmarks, press pin standby mode, and
then choose Bookmarks.
You can also press Toolbar in standby mode and select your
bookmarks or links.
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Note: your view of the Vodafone live!
screen may be slightly different. For the
latest details of Vodafone live! service,
please go to your local Vodafone website.
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Downloads
With Vodafone live! you can make your phone unique by downloading
new ringtones, games, wallpapers and more. Here are some of the
built-in links:
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 lto connect to it. Follow the instructions
to download.
Streaming video/audio
Go to My Files > Videos > Download Videos, and follow the
instructions. Your video or audio stream will automatically start playing.
Using your downloads
Select your new ringtone in My Files > Music > Ringtones >
More > Use as > Ringtone.
Select your new wallpaper in My Files > Pictures > More > Use
as > Wallpaper.
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Other services
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live! Postcard
Now you can send a photo from your phone as an actual postcard!
Go to Menu > Messaging > Create new > live! Postcard. Add
the photo and text > Send. Add the address > Send. Vodafone will
have it printed on a postcard and sent by mail.
live! Studio
Upload photos to an online album so you and your friends can see
them. Go to Menu > My Files > Camera album. Choose the photo
you want, then > More > Send > live! Studio. To see your album
on Vodafone live!, go to Menu > Messaging > live! Studio. You
can also log on to your homepage on your local Vodafone website
and select live! Studio.
Mobile TV
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.
Full Track Music Downloads
Listen to the music you want – whenever you want and wherever you
are. Go to Music on Vodafone live!, then select and buy a track
from the catalogue. Download it, save it and play it whenever you
choose. Use your stereo headphones for the best playback.
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You can use the Walkman™ player 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
full details, and for instructions on installing the drivers and using the
Disc2Phone software, and also attaching the USB cable.
Download music from Vodafone live!
In standby mode, press Menu > Vodafone Music > Download
Music. Choose a track and follow the instructions to download it.
Create playlists
In standby mode, press the Walkman™ key . Press My
music > Playlists > New playlist > Add, then enter the name of
your new playlist. Press OK, then mark the tracks you want to add,
then press Add. To play your playlist, press Play.
Use the navigation key to control playback: press the centre
key to play or pause a track or video. Press uto go to the next track,
or press and hold to fast forward. Press tto go back or press and
hold to rewind. Press por qto 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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Walkman™
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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.
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].
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.
Radio DJ:
Vodafone Radio DJ is a new service that lets you listen to hundreds of thousands of great music tracks on
your phone, like your own personal radio station. You control the mood, style, or even decade of music – if
you don’t like one track, just skip to the next one.
To start Radio DJ, press Menu > Music player > Radio DJ. You then define a channel by choosing the
moods or styles you want (say, Relaxed + Hip-Hop + 90s) and start listening. Using the Options key you
can also give each track you hear a rating. This information is stored by the Radio DJ service, and will help
make sure that you get more of the music you like.
If you like a song and want to save a copy on your mobile (or PC) you have the option to add it to your
wishlist and download it from there. See your local Vodafone web site for full local service details.
Note that this service may yet not be available in all countries. Please check with your local service
provider for more details.
Other functions
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