Sony CMD-J5 User manual

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Operating Instructions
©2000 Sony Corporation
Mobile Telephone
CMD-J5
My CMD-J5 Information
For easy reference, please record thefollowing identification numbers for
your phone and SIM Card. This information will assist you in customer
inquiries to your retail dealer, manufacturer or Network Operator/Service
Provider.
In case of loss or theft of your phone and/or SIM Card, call your Network
Operator/Service Provider immediately to prevent misuse.
My Mobile Phone Number:
Operator Customer Service Number:
My SIM Card Number:
(Printed on your SIM Card)
My Phone's ID Number (IMEI):
(Printed on the label underneath the
battery pack)
Quick Keys / Side Switch
Voice Mail Key
Missed Calls
Side Switch
•During standby mode, slide up to switch between: Silent mode ,
Single beep , Vibra Alert .
Slide side switch down to lock/unlock the keypad .
•During a phone call, slide up to turn the loudspeaker on/off.
•During a incoming call, slide switch up to stop the ringer.
•During a game, slide switch up to stop/start the background melody.
Jog Dial
Operation Function
Rotate Scrolls through menu options.
Opens Phonebook in Standby Mode
Press (Click) Opens Menu in Standby Mode.
Selects an option (highlighted) in the display.
Press and Hold Dials the Phone Number selected.
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Making Calls
From Standby Mode
1Dial the complete number you want to call (including area code).
2 Press and hold the Jog Dial (or ) to call the number displayed.
From the Phonebook
1Rotate the Jog Dial in standby mode to open the Phonebook.
2Rotate the Jog Dial to select a name.
3Press and hold the Jog Dial (or ) to call the number.
Menu Overview
Sounds
Ringer
Set Sound
Settings
Preferences
Security
Call Data
Call Settings
Messaging
Read
Create
Settings
Local Area Info
Divert
All Calls
If Not Reachable
If No Reply
If Busy
All Fax
All Data
Cancel All
Phonebook
Phonebook Menu
Voice Mail
Search
Scheduler
Calendar
Call History
Outgoing Calls
Incoming Calls
Missed Calls
Delete All
Extras
Clock
Calculator
Games
E-Mail
WAP
Home
Favourites
Settings
Quick Reference
1Antenna
2Display
3On/Off Key, Call End Key,
Clear Key
4Voice Mail Key
5Microphone
6Keypad(alphanumerickeys)
7Centre Key
8Send Key
9Ear piece
0External Connector (Charg-
ing and Accessories)
qa Battery
qx Loudspeaker
qc External Antenna Connector
qf Headset Connector
qg Jog Dial
qh Side Switch
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0qz qx qc
qf
qg
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qh
Safety Precautions
•Do not use your phone in an aircraft, hospitals or petrol stations.
•Note that in some countries using a cellular phone without a hands-free kit
while driving is not allowed.
•Do not expose your phone to extreme conditions such as high humidity/
rain, high temperatures, direct sunlight, caustic/harsh chemicals or dust.
•Do not allow children to play with your phone.
•Take special care in the disposal of your battery, using a special facility
where available. Do not puncture, burn, or short circuit your battery.
•Limit the distance between the mains socket and the phone when charging
for easy accessibility.
•Consult your physician or the manufacturer of personal medical devices
(pacemakers, hearing aids. etc.) regarding any restrictions on the use of a
mobile telephone.
•Use only Sony-approved CMD-J5 batteries and accessories with your
phone.
•Do not put your mobile phone in a microwave oven; this may cause dam-
age either to the oven or the phone.
•Unauthorised batteries, chargers, and accessories will invalidate any ap-
provals and warranty given for your phone and may be dangerous.
•For use in the car, please connect your GSM mobile phone to an external
antenna. The external antenna can be connected to your mobile phone via
the appropriate accessory, e.g. Hands-free Kit. Please contact your car
manufacturer concerning the appropriate position of the external antenna
on your car.
Warning
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Table of contents
Welcome to Sony CMD-J5 ...........................................5
What’s Included in Your Kit .................................................................... 5
Basic Features of Your Phone .................................................................. 5
Getting Started .........................................................10
Inserting the SIM Card ........................................................................... 10
Inserting the Battery Pack ...................................................................... 11
Charging the Battery Pack .....................................................................11
Switching on Your Phone ...................................................................... 13
Connecting to the Network .................................................................... 14
Basic Operation ........................................................15
Making Calls (Saving Phonebook Entries) ............................................ 15
Answering/Ending Calls ........................................................................ 16
During a call ........................................................................................... 17
Entering Text ............................................................20
Standard Text Entry ............................................................................... 20
T9 Text Entry ......................................................................................... 22
Using the Phonebook ................................................23
Phonebook Organisation ........................................................................ 23
Saving Phonebook Entries from Standby Mode .................................... 23
Making Calls from the Phonebook ........................................................ 23
Phonebook Menu ................................................................................... 24
Voicemail ............................................................................................... 27
Search ..................................................................................................... 27
Editing the Phonebook ........................................................................... 28
Menu Operations .......................................................30
Messaging .............................................................................................. 30
Sounds .................................................................................................... 35
Settings ................................................................................................... 37
Divert ...................................................................................................... 45
Call History ............................................................................................ 47
Extras ...................................................................................................... 48
Scheduler ................................................................................................ 54
WAP ....................................................................................................... 56
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Table of contents
Appendix ...................................................................59
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 59
Unblocking the SIM Card ...................................................................... 61
Technical Specifications ........................................................................ 62
Index ..........................................................................64
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Welcome to Sony CMD-J5
What’s Included in Your Kit
The kit should include one mobile phone, one Li-Ion standard
battery, one charger and this manual. If one of these parts is missing,
please contact your retail dealer immediately.
Basic Features of Your Phone
The Jog Dial
The Jog Dial provides fast and easy menu navigation with only one
hand.
Operation Function
Rotate Scrolls through menu options.
Opens Phonebook in Standby
Mode.
Press (Click) Opens Menu in Standby Mode.
Selects an option (highlighted) in
the display.
Press and Hold Dials the Phone Number selected.
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The Centre Key
•Press the Centre Key in standby mode to access the WAP mode if
WAP settings are configured.
•During a call, press the Centre Key to access the Call Menu.
•Press and hold the Centre Key to access network-specific functions.
(This feature is dependant on your network operator and may not be
supported by some networks. Contact your Network Operator/
Service Provider for details.)
The Voicemail Key
•Press and hold to access your Voicemail (see also page 27)
The Side Switch
•In standby mode, slide the switch up to activate/deactivate the
manner modes.
•Afterwards, it is possible to switch among the manner mode
functions. All manner mode icons appear in the display; rotate the
Jog Dial to select one:
— Silent Mode : turns the ringer and all tones to silent mode.
— Ringer to Single beep : ringer is restricted to a discrete single
beep.
— Vibra Alert : Vibra Alert without the ringer.
•For your convenience, sliding the side switch up in standby mode
will toggle between the two last settings.
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•In standby mode, slide the switch down to lock/unlock your keypad
(including Jog Dial). It is still possible to make emergency calls
(112) as well as answer/reject an incoming call (by pressing /
) when the keypad is locked. After the call ends, the keypad
will lock again automatically.
•During a call, turn the loudspeaker on by sliding the switch up
once. Turn the loudspeaker off by sliding the switch up again.
•During an incoming call, stop the ringer by sliding the side switch
up.
•During a game, stop/start the background sound by sliding the side
switch up.
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Icon Glossary
Icon Explanation
Network not available
Network signal strength (strong)
Battery strength
SMS (Envelope Icon)
Voicemail
Keypad locked
Alarm
Silent Mode
Vibra Alert
Single Beep
Ringer off
Missed calls
Incoming call barring
Outgoing call barring
Incoming + Outgoing call barring
Conditional Divert
Unconditional Divert
Active call
Call hold
Mute Microphone
Headset connected
Handsfree kit connected (auto answer on)
Loudspeaker on
Conversation Privacy (ciphering) not supported
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Menu Overview
Press the Jog Dial from standby mode to access the main menu:
Sounds
Ringer
Set Sound
Phonebook
Phonebook Menu
Voicemail
Search
Scheduler
Calendar
Settings
Preferences
Security
Call Data
Call Settings
Call History
Outgoing Calls
Incoming Calls
Missed Calls
Delete All
Divert
All Calls
If Not Reachable
If No Reply
If Busy
All Fax
All Data
Cancel All
Messaging
Read
Create
Settings
Local Area Info
Extras
Clock
Calculator
Games
E-Mail
WAP
Home
Favourites
Settings
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Getting Started
Inserting the SIM Card
Your SIM card contains a computer chip with your service details
and phone number. Like a credit card, it should be kept securely and
handled carefully. Do not bend, scratch or expose to moisture. Avoid
static electricity.
ImportantImportantImportantImportantImportant
To avoid corrupting the memory of your SIM card, always switch off your
phone before removing or inserting your SIM card.
1Remove the battery pack.
2Slide the SIM card holder to the right to
unlock and lift up the tray. Slide the SIM card
into the tray (the gold contacts should be
facing down and the angled corner positioned
to the lower left).
3Close the tray with the SIM card inserted and
slide the SIM card holder to the left to lock.
4Replace the battery pack.
To remove the SIM card
Follow steps 1 to 4 above removing the SIM card from the tray in
step 3.
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Inserting the Battery Pack
1Unwrap the battery pack.
2Press the battery pack firmly into place and
check that it snaps closed.
To remove the battery pack
First power off and wait until the display goes blank. Press the
battery release hook up and remove the battery.
ImportantImportantImportantImportantImportant
If you insert a new battery, please reset the clock.
Charging the Battery Pack
As supplied, your battery pack will not be fully charged.
1Plug the charger into a mains socket
2Plug the charger into the bottom (jack) of the phone.
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Removing the charger from the phone:
ImportantImportantImportantImportantNotes
•The status bar in the battery icon on the display indicates the charging
status.
•Charging (0°C-45°C) is complete when the battery icon indicates all bars and
is no longer blinking.
•Full charging can take up to approx. 3 hours, but may vary depending on
certain conditions, (e.g. if your phone is switched on or temperature is
outside the operating range.)
•When your battery pack is completely empty, it can take some time until the
battery icon appears when charging.
•As an energy-saving measure, disconnect the charger from the mains socket
and from the phone after charging.
ImportantImportantImportantImportantImportant
•Use only the Sony-specified CMD-J5 battery pack and charger.
Usage time
When your battery pack is nearly empty, the battery icon in the
display flashes and there is a beep indicating that only approximately
1 minute of talk time is left.
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Switching on Your Phone
To switch on/off your phone, press and hold .
Entering PIN (Personal Identification Number)
Enter your PIN using the number keys (the PIN
appears in code as ****) and press the Jog Dial
(or ) to confirm your entry.
If you do not enter a PIN code, your phone will
automatically switch off after a few minutes. It is
possible but not recommended to disable the PIN
code prompt (see page 39).
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Connecting to the Network
After successfully entering your PIN code, your phone searches for
an available GSM network. The network search is automatic and may
take a few seconds.
You are ready to make and receive calls when the
network operator's name and the signal strength
icon appears on the display.
The following indicates the strength of the received network signal.
If the signal is very weak, there is a risk of losing service.
Strong signal ↔Weak signal ↔No service
If you cannot obtain service
If you cannot obtain network service the reception strength may be
too weak. Move to a higher elevation, a window or an open space and
make sure that there is nothing obstructing the antenna.
Roaming
If you are out of range of your “Home” network operator, especially
when abroad, another network operator may be selected
automatically, subject to signal strength and roaming agreements
between network operators. Contact your network operator/service
provider for details.
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Basic Operation
Making Calls (Saving Phonebook
Entries)
Dialling a Number
1Dial the complete number of the party you
want to call (including the area code even
when dialling locally). In case of
International Calls, press and hold until
“+” appears. Then enter the country code,
followed by the area code and the number.
2Press to correct any errors. Press and hold to clear the
entire number.
3Press and hold the Jog Dial (or press ) to call the number
displayed or
4Select save and press the Jog Dial to save the number to the
Phonebook.
ImportantImportantImportantImportantNotes
If the Auto Redial option is on (see page 44) and the number you have called is
engaged, your phone automatically displays the Auto Redial option.
Choosing a Phonebook entry
1Rotate the Jog Dial in standby mode to open the Phonebook.
2Use the Jog Dial to display the ABC sort list. (If there are several
numbers stored for one person's name, select one of them)
3Press and hold the Jog Dial (or press ) to call the number
displayed.
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ImportantImportantImportantImportantNotes
To search the Phonebook, press an alphanumeric key on the keypad to advance
to that letter in the Phonebook. (E.g. to advance to entries beginning with “M”,
press ).
Answering/Ending Calls
Press the Jog Dial (or ) to accept an incoming call.
ImportantImportantImportantImportantNotes
If you do not wish to answer the call, press while the phone is ringing.
The call will then be rejected (the caller will hear a busy tone or will be
diverted if a divert has been set).
If a call is not answered, appears on the top line of the display.
Press in standby mode or select the Call History from the Main Menu for
information about the missed call. Press to remove the icon.
Press to end a phone call.
ImportantImportantImportantImportantNotes
In very rare cases, ciphering does not work in some networks, meaning that
third parties can listen to your phone call. In this case, appears on the
display.
When the Headset is connected to your phone, answer a call by
pressing the Headset button (beep). Press and hold the Headset button
to end the call (2x beep).
Connect/disconnect the headset only when the phone is switched off
or in stand-by mode (operator’s name appears on the display).
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During a call
Adjusting the Ringer/Speaker Volume
•During an incoming call, rotate the Jog Dial to adjust the ringer
volume.
•During a call, rotate the Jog Dial to adjust the speaker volume.
(Rotate up = increase volume / Rotate down = decrease volume)
•During an incoming call, stop the ringer by sliding the side switch
up.
ImportantImportantImportantImportantImportant
•Use your phone as a Notepad by entering a phone number during a call. Enter
a number and press the Centre Key. When ending the call, the number
entered will reappear on the display. Use the Jog Dial to save the number in
the Phonebook or to call the number.
•When sending DTMF tones, press and hold then press again to
end the call.
Call Menu
Press the Centre Key during a call for the following options:
Call Hold
Use Call Hold to manage two calls at the same time. Check with your
Network Operator/Service Provider for details about this service.
One active call
1Press the Centre Key and select Call Hold.
2Press the Jog Dial to confirm.
3Press the Jog Dial again to access the Phonebook to retrieve a
number (or use the keypad to enter a number).
4Press and hold the Jog Dial or to make a call.
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ImportantImportantImportantImportantImportant
By pressing or using the Notepad to make a second call, you can put a
call on hold automatically.
End All Calls
Choose End all Calls or press to end multiple calls.
Send DTMF
Choose this option for sending DTMF tones, e.g. when using
Voicemail or other services.
Mic Off/Mic On
Choose the Mic Off/Mic On option to mute and unmute the
microphone.
Loudspeaker
Turn the loudspeaker on/off. For best results when using the
loudspeaker, place the phone on a flat surface approx. 0.5 m distance
from you.
Main Menu
Return to the Main Menu.
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One active call (and/or one call on hold) and one call waiting
When your phone alerts you (beep) that a call is waiting, there are
several options available:
1The display automatically offers you call waiting options.
2Select Swap to put the active call on hold and connect the waiting
call (in case of one active call and one waiting call)
or
select Busy to indicate to the calling party that your line is
engaged.
or
select Replace to end the active call and retrieve the call waiting.
When the Headset is connected to your phone, answer a waiting call
by pressing the Headset button (beep). In case of one active call and
one call on hold, alternate between the active call and the call on hold
by pressing the Headset button (beep).
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Entering Text
You have the possibility to enter characters: Standard Text Entry
using the keypad, Standard Text Entry using the Jog Dial, and Text
Entry using the T9 fast text entry method.
Standard Text Entry
Using the keypad:
Press the corresponding alphanumeric key multiple times until the
desired character appears.
Using the Jog Dial:
Press a key once and then rotate the Jog Dial until the desired
character appears. Press the Jog Dial or wait for a moment to
confirm.
Example: To enter "s" when creating a message:
1Proceed as in Create (see page 31), then
2Press . A character or number appears.
3Rotate the Jog Dial to “s”.
4Press the Jog Dial (or wait) to confirm.
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