Page 2 - Contents
Contents Getting started..............................................................................5 Phone overview...................................................................................6Turning on the phone..........................................................................7Hel...
Page 5 - Getting started; Important information
Getting started Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. 5 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Page 6 - Phone overview
Phone overview 1 Ear speaker 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 2 Screen 3 Selection keys 4 Call key 5 Activity menu key 6 Navigation key 7 End key, On/off key 8 C key (Clear) 9 Camera lens 9 10 11 12 10 Volume, digital zoom key 11 Walkman™ key 12 Speaker To insert the SIM card 1 2 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Slide ...
Page 7 - Turning on the phone; SIM card
To insert the battery 2 1 1 Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. 2 Attach the battery cover. Turning on the phone To turn on the phone 1 Press and hold down . 2 Enter your SIM card PIN (Personal Identification Number), if requested, and select OK . 3 Select...
Page 8 - Standby; Music Genie; Walk mate; Using other networks; Help
*, unless it starts with emergency number digits, for example, 112 or 911. You can see andcall an emergency number without entering a PIN. If you enter the wrong PIN three times in a row, the SIM card is blocked. See SIM protection on page 62. Standby After you have turned on your phone and entered ...
Page 9 - Supported services and features; Charging the battery
There are also help functions and a User guide in your phone. See the following instructionson how to access them. To access the User guide in your phone • Select Menu > Settings > User help > User guide . To view tips and tricks • Select Menu > Settings > User help > Tips and tric...
Page 10 - Maximising battery performance
Maximising battery performance • Charge your phone often. The battery lasts longer if you charge it frequently. • If you are in an area with no coverage, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks.This consumes power. If you cannot move to an area with better coverage, turn off yourphone tem...
Page 11 - Screen icons
Screen icons These icons may appear on the screen: Icon Description The battery is almost fully charged The battery needs charging The network coverage is good No network coverage (also shown in flight mode) A 3G network is available A UMTS HSPA network is available Missed calls Calls diverted Ongoi...
Page 13 - Navigation; Tabs
Navigation To access the main menu • When Menu appears on the screen, press the centre selection key to select Menu . • If Menu does not appear on the screen, press , and then press the centre selection key to select Menu . To navigate the phone menus • Press the navigation key upwards, downwards, l...
Page 14 - Main menu shortcuts; Activity menu; Memory; Memory card
To edit a navigation key shortcut 1 Select Menu > Settings > General > Shortcuts . 2 Scroll to an option and select Edit . 3 Scroll to a menu option and select Shortc. . Main menu shortcuts Menu numbering starts from the top left icon and moves across and then down row byrow. To go directly...
Page 17 - Calling; Making and answering calls; Background music
Calling You need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network. Making and answering calls To make a call 1 Enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable). 2 Press . You can call numbers from your contacts and call list. To end a call • Press . To make i...
Page 18 - Video call
To stop playing background music during a call • Press the centre selection key. To change the background music volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. Only the music volume can be changed when the music is playing. Video call During a video call, the person you are talking to can se...
Page 19 - Call list; Contacts; Default contacts
Call list You can view information about answered , dialled and missed or rejected calls. To call a number from the call list 1 Press and scroll to a tab. 2 Scroll to a name or a number and press . Contacts You can save names, phone numbers and personal information in Contacts . Information can be s...
Page 20 - Deleting contacts
Editing contacts To add information to a phone contact 1 Select Menu > Contacts . 2 Scroll to a contact and select Options > Edit contact . 3 Scroll between the tabs and select Add or Edit . 4 Select an option and an item to add or edit. 5 Select Save . If your subscription supports Calling Li...
Page 21 - Speed dial; Voicemail
To view contact memory status 1 Select Menu > Contacts . 2 Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Memory status . Myself You can enter information about yourself and, for example, send your business card. To enter information in Myself 1 Select Menu > Contacts . 2 Scroll t...
Page 25 - WalkmanTM; Stereo portable handsfree
Walkman™ You can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use the Media Go™ application totransfer content to and from your phone. For more information, see Transferring content to and from a computer on page 40. Stereo portable handsfree To use a handsfree • Connect a portable handsfree. Music st...
Page 26 - Shake control; Clear stereo and clear bass
Shake control To switch tracks 1 When music is playing, press and hold down and move the phone to the right with a flick of your wrist to go to the next track. 2 To go to the previous track, use the same action to the left. To shuffle tracks • When music is playing, press and hold down and shake you...
Page 27 - Playlists; SensMeTM technology
To set the equaliser manually 1 Select Menu > Media > Music . 2 Browse by category using the navigation key. 3 Scroll to a title and select Play . 4 Select Options > Settings > Equaliser . 5 Make sure you are in Manual view. If you are not, select Manual . 6 To scroll between the frequen...
Page 28 - Audio books; Buy Now; Online music and video clips
To create a playlist by mood 1 Select Menu > Media > Music . 2 Scroll to SensMe™ and select Open . 3 Press the navigation key upwards, downwards, right or left. 4 Make sure you are in Mood view. If you are not, select Mood . 5 To preview different tracks, press the navigation key upwards, down...
Page 30 - Entertainment; PlayNowTM application; TrackIDTM application; Radio
Entertainment PlayNow™ application When you open the PlayNow™ application, you enter PlayNow™, where you can download music, games, ringtones, themes and wallpapers. You can preview or listen tocontent before you purchase and download it to your phone. If you cannot use thePlayNow™ application, see ...
Page 31 - Saving channels; Recording sound
Saving channels You can save up to 20 preset channels. To save channels automatically • Select Options > Channels > Auto save . To save channels manually 1 When you find a radio channel, select Options > Channels > Save . 2 Scroll to a position and select Insert . 3 If you want, you can ...
Page 32 - Imaging; Viewfinder and camera keys; Using the still camera
Imaging You can take photos and record videos to view, save or send. You can find saved photosand videos in Media and in File manager . Viewfinder and camera keys 3 4 2 1 5 1 Indicates photo mode 2 View photos and video clips 3 Zoom in or out 4 Take photos/Record video clips 5 Indicates video mode T...
Page 33 - Photo fix; Tips on using the camera; Using the video camera; Working with photos
Photo fix You can use Photo fix to improve photos. In a one-click operation, brightness, light andcontrast are adjusted to give you the best possible photo. The improvements are saved asa copy of the photo. The original photo is not affected. To improve a photo with Photo fix 1 Activate the camera a...
Page 34 - Viewing and tagging photos; Viewing photos on a map; Photo tags
Viewing and tagging photos To view photos 1 Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to . 2 Scroll through the photos. To view videos 1 Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to . 2 Scroll to a video and press the centre selection key. Videos are indicated by in...
Page 35 - Accessing videos in your phone
Using photos You can add a photo to a contact, use the photo during phone startup, as a wallpaper instandby, or as a screen saver. To use photos 1 Select Menu > Media > Photo > Camera album . 2 Select a month. 3 Scroll to a photo and select View . 4 Select Options > Use as . 5 Select an ...
Page 37 - Transferring and handling content; Organising your content; Handling content in the phone
Transferring and handling content You can transfer and handle content such as pictures and music. You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-protected material. identifies a protecteditem. Organising your content Phone content such as pictures, videos, sounds, themes, web pages, games andapplica...
Page 38 - Sending content to another phone; Connecting your phone to a computer; Connecting using a USB cable; PC Companion; Dragging and dropping content
Sending content to another phone You can send content using different transfer methods, for example, Messages orBluetooth wireless technology. To send content 1 Scroll to an item and select Options > Send . 2 Select a transfer method. Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method yo...
Page 39 - Required operating systems
1 Connect your phone to the computer. 2 Computer: Double-click the My computer icon on the desktop. 3 To view the Phone Memory and Memory card folders, double-click your phone icon under Devices with removable storage in the My computer window. To drag and drop content 1 Connect your phone to a comp...
Page 40 - Transferring content to and from a computer; Phone name; Using BluetoothTM wireless technology; Before using BluetoothTM wireless technology; Power saving
Transferring content to and from a computer You can use the Media Go™ application to transfer media content between your phoneand a computer. The Media Go™ application is available for download through PCCompanion or from www.sonyericsson.com/support . Mac ® compatible software is also available for...
Page 41 - Transferring sound to and from a Bluetooth handsfree; Backing up and restoring
To turn on Power save • Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth > Options > Power save > On . Transferring sound to and from a Bluetooth handsfree You can transfer sound to and from a Bluetooth handsfree using the phone keypad or theappropriate key on the handsfree. To tr...
Page 42 - Updating your phone; Updating your phone using Sony Ericsson PC Suite; Updating your phone wirelessly
Updating your phone You can update your phone to the most recent software for optimal performance and toget the latest enhancements. You need a USB cable and an Internet-connected PC. To learn how, go to www.sonyericsson.com/update . Remember to back up your phone content before updating. See Backin...
Page 43 - Messaging; Text and picture messages; Sending messages
Messaging Text and picture messages Messages can contain text, pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies. When sending messages, the phone automatically selects the most suitable method (as atext or picture message) for sending the message. If you cannot use picture messages, see I cannot us...
Page 44 - Conversations; Voice messages; Email; Before using email; Entering email settings manually
To set options for all messages 1 Select Menu > Messaging > Messages > Settings . 2 Select an option. To set options for a specific message 1 When the message is ready and a recipient is selected, select Options > Advanced . 2 Scroll to an option and select Edit . Conversations You can c...
Page 48 - Internet; To access the web browser toolbar; Bookmarks
Internet If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 65. To start browsing 1 Select Menu > Internet . 2 Enter a web address, a search phrase or the name of a bookmark. 3 Scroll to an item in the list and select Go to or Search . To exit the browser 1 When you ...
Page 49 - Internet settings; Entering settings manually
History pages You can view and go to web pages you have previously visited. To view history pages 1 Select Menu > Internet . 2 Select and then select . 3 Select History . More browser features To turn on or off Smart-Fit Rendering™ 1 Select Menu > Internet . 2 Select and then select . 3 Select...
Page 50 - Internet security and certificates; Modem functionality; Before starting
To enter PS (Packet Switched) data account settings in the phone 1 Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Internet settings > Connect using: . 2 Scroll to a data account item and select Options > Create new . 3 Select PS data . 4 Select Name > Edit . 5 Enter a name for your data a...
Page 51 - Setting up an Internet connection using Sony Ericsson PC Suite; Managing connections in Sony Ericsson PC Suite
Setting up an Internet connection using Sony Ericsson PC Suite Sony Ericsson PC Suite lets you access the Internet using a cable connection betweenyour phone and a computer. When you connect the two devices using an approved cable,the How to connect wizard in the PC Suite guides you through the proc...
Page 52 - Setting up a USB cable modem; Setting up a BluetoothTM modem; File transfers; Web feeds
Setting up a USB cable modem You can use your phone as a modem by connecting the phone to a computer using a USBcable. To set up a USB cable modem 1 Connect a USB cable to your phone and the computer. 2 Phone: Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > USB > Advanced > Internet access &g...
Page 53 - Updating web feeds; Web feeds in standby; Podcasts
To download content via web feeds 1 Select Menu > Media > Web feeds . 2 Select Options > Update feed . 3 Scroll to an updated feed and select View . 4 Scroll to a heading by pressing the navigation key left or right. 5 Scroll to the item you want to download by pressing the navigation key d...
Page 54 - Synchronising; Synchronisation options in Sony Ericsson PC Suite; Synchronising using SyncMLTM; Before synchronising
Synchronising You can synchronise your phone in two different ways: using a computer program, or usingan Internet service. Use only one of the synchronisation methods at a time with your phone. Synchronisation options in Sony Ericsson PC Suite To set synchronisation options in Sony Ericsson PC Suite...
Page 55 - Before you start to synchronise; Synchronising using a computer
To enter settings for SyncML ™ 1 Phone: Select Menu > Organiser > Synchronisation . 2 Scroll to New account and select Add > SyncML . 3 Enter a name for the new account and select Continue . 4 Scroll to Server address . Enter the required information and select OK . 5 Enter Username and Pas...
Page 56 - Synchronising using an Internet service
Before synchronising, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite. Sony Ericsson PCSuite software is available for download through PC Companion or from www.sonyericsson.com/support . Mac ® compatible software is also available for download at www.sonyericsson.com/support . To synchronise using t...
Page 57 - More features; Flight mode; Alarms
More features Flight mode In Flight mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. When the flight mode menu is activated you are asked to select a mode the next time youturn on your phone: • Normal mode – full functionality • Flight mode – limi...
Page 58 - The alarm in silent mode; Calendar; Appointments
To set the alarm 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Alarms . 2 Scroll to an alarm and select Edit . 3 Scroll to Time: and select Edit . 4 Enter a time and select OK > Save . To set the recurrent alarm 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Alarms . 2 Scroll to an alarm and select Edit . 3 Scroll to Rec...
Page 59 - Notes
To add an appointment 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Calendar . 2 Select a date. 3 Scroll to New entry and select Add . 4 Enter the information and confirm each entry. 5 Select Save . To view an appointment 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Calendar . 2 Select a date. 3 Scroll to an appointment a...
Page 60 - Profiles; Time and date; Themes
To set when reminders should sound 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Tasks . 2 Scroll to a task and select Options > Reminders . 3 Select an option. A reminders option set in Tasks affects a reminders option set in Calendar. Profiles You can change settings such as the ring volume and vibrating a...
Page 61 - Games
To change the main menu layout 1 Select Menu > Options > Main menu layout . 2 Select an option. Screen orientation You can change between landscape and portrait orientation, or select Auto rotate to have the orientation change when you rotate the phone. To change screen orientation in the brow...
Page 62 - Java application screen size; Antivirus; SIM protection
To select a Java application 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Applications . 2 Select an application. To set permissions for a Java application 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Applications . 2 Scroll to an application and select Options > Permissions . 3 Set permissions. Java application scree...
Page 63 - Phone protection; Keypad lock; IMEI number
To edit the PIN 1 Select Menu > Settings > General > PIN codes > SIM protection > Change PIN . 2 Enter your PIN and select OK . 3 Enter a new four-to-eight-digit PIN and select OK . 4 Re-enter the new PIN and select OK . If Codes do not match appears, you entered the new PIN incorrect...
Page 65 - Troubleshooting; Common questions; Master reset; I cannot charge the phone or battery capacity is low; No battery icon appears when I start charging the phone
Troubleshooting Some problems can be fixed using Update Service. Using Update Service on a regularbasis will optimise the phone’s performance. See Updating your phone on page 42. Some problems will require you to call your network operator. For more support go to www.sonyericsson.com/support . Commo...
Page 66 - I cannot send messages from my phone; The phone does not ring or rings too softly
To download settings 1 Select Menu > Settings > User help > Settings download . 2 Follow the instructions that appear. This feature might not be available in all markets. Contact your network operator or serviceprovider for more information. I cannot send messages from my phone To send mess...
Page 67 - Error messages
Error messages Insert SIM There is no SIM card in your phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly. See To insert the SIM card on page 6. The SIM card connectors need cleaning. If the card is damaged, contact your networkoperator. Insert correct SIM card Your phone is set to work only with certain...
Page 68 - Legal information; Sony Ericsson W20/W20i WalkmanTM
Legal information Sony Ericsson W20/W20i Walkman™ This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without anywarranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of currentinformation, or impr...
Page 69 - Index
Index A activity menu ...........................................................14alarms ......................................................................57answering service ....................................................21antivirus ...........................................................