Sony Ericsson J108i, Extended User Manual

Page 1: ...Sony Ericsson J108i Extended User guide ...

Page 2: ...es 23 Music 27 Music player 27 Playlists 28 Audio books 29 Buy Now 29 Online music and video clips 29 Entertainment 30 Radio 30 TrackID application 30 PlayNow application 31 Recording sound 31 Imaging 32 Viewfinder and camera keys 32 Using the still camera 32 Using the video camera 33 Viewing and tagging photos 34 Using photos 34 Using web albums 35 Accessing videos in your phone 35 Transferring a...

Page 3: ...access the web browser toolbar 48 Web browser shortcuts 48 Bookmarks 48 History pages 49 More browser features 49 Internet settings 49 Modem functionality 50 File transfers 52 Web feeds 52 Synchronising 54 Synchronisation options in Sony Ericsson PC Companion 54 Synchronising using SyncML 54 Synchronising using a Microsoft Exchange Server 55 Synchronising using a computer 55 Synchronising using an...

Page 4: ...s 61 Applications 61 Antivirus 61 PIN codes 62 Keypad lock 63 IMEI number 63 Troubleshooting 64 Common questions 64 Error messages 66 Legal information 68 Index 70 4 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 5: ...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: ...nd USB cable 4 Screen 5 Selection keys 6 Call key 7 Activity menu key 8 Navigation key 9 Speaker 10 Keylock key 11 End key On off key 12 C key Clear 13 Camera lens 13 14 16 15 14 Volume digital zoom key 15 Microphone 16 Strap holder 6 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 7: ...tors 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 a language 4 Follow the instructions that appear If you want to correct a mistake when you enter your PIN press 7 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 8: ...To start a widget 1 From standby press the navigation key up 2 To select a widget press the navigation key left or right 3 Press Select to start the widget To manage widgets 1 From standby press the navigation key up 2 Select Manage Widget icons appear 3 To select a widget press the navigation key left or right 4 Select Hide to hide a widget or Show if you want the widget to appear in the standby ...

Page 9: ... Scroll to a function and select Info if available In some cases Info appears under Options To view the phone demonstration Select Menu Entertainment Demo tour To view the phone status Press a volume key Phone memory and battery information is shown Supported services and features Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported by all networks and or service provid...

Page 10: ...e The use of third party products may decrease the performance of your phone and or pose a risk to your health or safety You can charge the battery for more or less than 3 hours Interrupted charging does not damage the battery Performance depends on temperatures signal strength usage patterns features selected and voice or data transmissions The stand by time for this battery is up to 415 hours in...

Page 11: ... phone antenna when you are engaged in a call Go to www sonyericsson com support to learn more about how to maximise the battery performance 11 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 12: ...ne is muted The loudspeaker is on The phone is in silent mode New text message New multimedia message New email The music player is playing The radio is playing A handsfree is connected The Bluetooth function is activated A Bluetooth headset is connected The phone is connected to the Internet Secure website An alarm is activated Appointment reminder Task reminder A Java application is activated Ac...

Page 13: ...k PIN codes Security Phone status Master reset Sounds alerts Ring volume Ringtone Silent mode Increasing ring Vibrating alert Message alert Key sound Display Wallpaper Main menu layout Theme Startup screen Screen saver Brightness Calls Speed dial Smart search Divert calls Manage calls Time Show hide my no Handsfree Connectivity Bluetooth USB Phone name Synchronisation Device management Mobile netw...

Page 14: ...function Press To return to standby Press To navigate your media 1 Select Menu Media 2 Scroll to a menu item and press the navigation key right 3 To go back press the navigation key left To delete items Press to delete items such as numbers letters pictures and sounds Tabs Tabs may be available For example Calls have tabs To scroll between tabs Press the navigation key left or right Shortcuts You ...

Page 15: ...ernet To open the activity menu Press Memory You can save content on a memory card in the phone memory and on the SIM card Photos and music are saved on the memory card if a memory card is inserted If not or if the memory card is full photos and music are saved in the phone memory Messages and contacts are saved in the phone memory but you can choose to save them on the SIM card Memory card You ma...

Page 16: ... 2 To enter a number press To enter a number from text input mode you can press and hold down To enter punctuation marks and symbols 1 When you enter text press briefly 2 Scroll to a symbol and select Insert When you enter Chinese you can insert full size symbols such as or To open the full size symbol table press and select Full To select from the most commonly used punctuation marks you can also...

Page 17: ...yin letter a candidate row of the most frequently used characters containing that stroke or relating to that letter appears at the bottom of the screen Stroke input A Chinese character is built up of strokes There are more than 30 basic strokes which are grouped into 5 stroke categories Components The basic building units of Chinese characters are components that are made up of strokes After enter...

Page 18: ... your ear when using the loudspeaker This could damage your hearing To view missed calls from standby appears Press to open the call list Background music You can add background music to an ongoing call When activated background music can be heard by all participants When the microphone is muted the background music continues to play To start playing background music during a call During the call ...

Page 19: ...y calls in any country with or without the SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network In some countries other emergency numbers may also be promoted Your network operator may therefore have saved additional local emergency numbers on the SIM card To make an emergency call Enter 112 the international emergency number and press To view your local emergency numbers 1 Select Menu Contacts ...

Page 20: ...ts you want to import 6 Select Options Import to import the selected contacts 7 Press OK to finish Default contacts You can choose which contact information is shown by default If Phone contacts is selected as the default only contact information saved to the phone memory is listed in Contacts If you select SIM contacts as the default only names and numbers saved on the SIM card are shown in Conta...

Page 21: ... 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 Line Identification CLI services you can assign personal ringtones and pictures to contacts To copy names and numbers to phone contacts 1 Select Menu Contacts 2 Scroll to New contact and se...

Page 22: ... card To enter information in Myself 1 Select Menu Contacts 2 Scroll to Myself and select Open 3 Scroll to an option and edit the information 4 Select Save To add your own business card 1 Select Menu Contacts 2 Scroll to Myself and select Open 3 Scroll to My contact info and select Add Create new 4 Scroll between the tabs and add information to the fields 5 Enter the information and select Save Gr...

Page 23: ... If the contact has more than one number select the number to add the voice command to 3 Follow the instructions that appear Wait for the tone and say the command to record Record a voice command such as John mobile The voice command is played back to you 4 If the recording sounds OK select Yes If not select No and repeat steps 3 and 4 Voice commands are saved in the phone memory only They cannot ...

Page 24: ... than one call at a time For example you can put an ongoing call on hold while you make or answer a second call You can also switch between the two calls You cannot answer a third call without ending one of the first two calls To switch between two calls During the call press To join two calls During the call select Options Join calls To end an ongoing call and return to the call on hold First pre...

Page 25: ...Select Menu Settings Calls Manage calls Accept calls Only from list 2 Scroll to New and select Add 3 Select a contact or Groups To accept all calls Select Menu Settings Calls Manage calls Accept calls All callers Restricted dialling You can restrict outgoing and incoming calls A password from your service provider is required If you divert incoming calls you cannot use some restrict calls options ...

Page 26: ... show or hide the number displayed on the call recipient s phone when you make a call To hide your phone number 1 Select Menu Settings Calls Show hide my no 2 Select Hide number 26 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 27: ... selection key To fast forward and rewind Press and hold down the navigation key right or left To move between tracks Press the navigation key right or left To change the volume Press the volume keys up or down To minimise the music player Select Options Minimise To return to the player Select Menu Media Supported file formats The following file formats are supported by your phone Feature Formats ...

Page 28: ... 263 Profile 0 VC 1 WMV9 Simple Profile 3GP MP4 3GP MP4 3GP WMV Music playback MPEG 1 2 2 5 audio layer 3 AAC AAC eAAC WMA version 2 7 8 Class 1 WMA version 9 Level 3 WMA Pro profile M0a Linear A law μ law PCM MP3 3GP AAC MP4 M4A WMA WMA WMA WAV Playlists You can create playlists to organise your music and add tracks and folders to a playlist You can also create a playlist using a song while it is...

Page 29: ...cess you should be asked if you want to buy the track you marked earlier If you accept the track is downloaded to your computer and your selected music service account is charged This service requires a subscription and account with a downloadable music service a computer with the Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 application or subsequent compatible version of the Microsoft Windows Media Player a...

Page 30: ...elect Insert 3 If you want you can rename the channel Select Save You can also save a channel in a position by pressing and holding down To switch between saved channels Press the navigation key upwards or downwards You can also select a saved channel by pressing TrackID application TrackID technology is a music recognition service You can search for the title artist and album name of a track you ...

Page 31: ... guide To use the PlayNow application 1 Select Menu PlayNow 2 Scroll through PlayNow and follow the instructions to preview and purchase content Recording sound You can record a voice memo or a call Recorded sounds can also be set as ringtones In some countries regions or states it is required by law that you inform the other person before recording a call To record a sound 1 Select Menu Entertain...

Page 32: ...de 9 Camera Shoot mode Video Video length 10 Camera key guide To activate the camera Select Menu Camera Using the still camera To take a photo 1 Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to 2 Press the centre selection key to take a photo The photo is automatically saved 3 Press Back to return to the viewfinder to take another photo To use the zoom control Press the navigation key...

Page 33: ...imer to make sure that the phone is steady when the photo is taken Get closer By getting as close as possible to your subject you can avoid relying on the zoom Try to fill the viewfinder with your subject Stay within the flash range Photos taken beyond the maximum flash range will be too dark The maximum flash range is about four steps from the subject Consider variety Think about different angles...

Page 34: ...Photo tags under the tag Vacation To create a new photo tag 1 Select Menu Media Photo Cam album 2 Select a month 3 Scroll to a photo and select View 4 Select Options Tag this photo Options New tag 5 Enter a tag name and press OK 6 Scroll to your preferred icon under Tag icons and press the centre selection key To tag photos 1 Select Menu Media Photo Cam album 2 Select a month 3 Scroll to a photo a...

Page 35: ...um or add a new web album 5 Enter some text and select Send To send photos or videos you have just taken to a web album 1 When you have taken a photo or recorded a video select Send To web albums 2 Select a web album service If requested enter your login information 3 Select an album or add a new album 4 Enter some text and select Send To view web albums 1 Select Menu Media Photo Web albums 2 Sele...

Page 36: ...To change the video screen size Press the navigation key downwards 36 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 37: ...mation for a file 1 Select Menu Organiser File manager 2 Scroll to a folder and select Open 3 Scroll to a file and select Options Information Handling content in the phone You can use File manager in your phone to handle content saved in the phone memory or on a memory card Tabs and icons in File manager show where content is saved If the memory is full you can delete some content to create space ...

Page 38: ...ary software automatically 3 In the Portable Device dialog box select Take no action Do not disconnect the USB cable when transferring content as this may corrupt the content PC Companion PC Companion lets you Explore content in your phone Use your phone as a modem Install PC software used to synchronise transfer and back up phone content For more information go to www sonyericsson com support To ...

Page 39: ...an establish a wireless connection between your phone and a computer that supports Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth function in the phone and computer must be turned on before you start to connect A maximum range of 10 metres 33 feet with no solid objects in between is recommended for Bluetooth communication To turn on the Bluetooth function Select Menu Settings Connectivity Bluetooth T...

Page 40: ...gy Use Bluetooth technology to wirelessly connect to other devices free of charge You can for example Connect to handsfree devices Connect to several devices at the same time Connect to computers and access the Internet Exchange MP3 files virtual business cards photos and more Play multiplayer games A range of less than 10 metres 33 feet with no solid objects in between is recommended for Bluetoot...

Page 41: ... by moving content between the memory card and the phone memory See Handling content in the phone on page 37 Back up your phone content regularly to make sure you do not lose it To make a backup using the Sony Ericsson PC Companion 1 Computer Start the Sony Ericsson PC Companion from Start Programs Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson PC Companion 2 Follow the instructions in the Sony EricssonPC Companion ...

Page 42: ...yericsson com update Remember to back up your phone content before updating See Backing up and restoring on page 41 Updating your phone using Sony Ericsson PC Companion You can update your phone using a USB cable and Sony Ericsson PC Companion When the phone is connected it will automatically check for and notify you of new updates 42 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for ...

Page 43: ...er for details To copy and paste text in a message 1 When you write the message select Options Copy paste 2 Select Copy all or Mark copy Scroll to and mark text in the message 3 Select Options Copy paste Paste Receiving and saving messages You are notified when you receive a message or appears Messages are automatically saved in the phone memory When the phone memory is full you can delete message...

Page 44: ...new Voice message 2 Record the message and select Stop Send Contacts look up 3 Select a recipient and select Send Email You can get e mail in your phone and use all standard e mail functions You can synchronise your email using the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync application Before using email You can use the setup wizard to check if settings for your email account can be automatically downloaded If...

Page 45: ...ord for the incoming server and select Continue 10 To complete the configuration manually select No 11 Select POP3 and select Continue 12 Enter the incoming POP3 server name and select Continue 13 Enter the outgoing server name SMTP and select Continue Your email service provider may use additional settings in their email setup If so you need to edit your email account before you can use it To cre...

Page 46: ...y to an email message 1 Select Menu Messaging Email 2 If you have several email accounts select an account 3 Select Inbox 4 Scroll to the message and select Options Reply 5 Write the reply and select OK 6 Select Continue Send To view an attachment in an email message When you view the message select Options Attachments Use View Active email account If you have several email accounts you can change...

Page 47: ...ail messages 1 Select Menu Messaging Email 2 If you have several email accounts select an account 3 Select Settings the Download tab Check interval 4 Select an option 47 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 48: ...rtcuts You can use the keypad to go directly to a web browser function Key Shortcut Bookmarks Enter text to enter an address search the Internet or search in Bookmarks Zoom Overview when Smart Fit is off Bookmarks You can create and edit bookmarks as quick links to your favourite web pages To create a bookmark 1 When you are viewing a web page you want to add to your bookmarks select and then sele...

Page 49: ...picture To find text on a web page 1 When viewing a web page select and then select 2 Select Find on page 3 Enter text and select Find To send a link 1 When you are viewing a web page select and then select 2 Select Send link and select a transfer method Make sure the receiving device supports the transfer method you select Internet settings You can receive or enter data account settings in below ...

Page 50: ...der and select OK 12 Select Save to save the account 13 Select the data account you created and select Save You are now ready to use the Internet Internet security and certificates Your phone supports secure browsing Certain Internet services such as banking require certificates in your phone Your phone may already contain certificates when you buy it or you can download new certificates To view c...

Page 51: ...al strength is good enough to establish a data connection To end a connection Click Disconnect in the Internet connection window Managing connections in Sony Ericsson PC Companion When you are connected to the Internet using Sony Ericsson PC Companion you can manage your connections from the Advanced settings menu in the Internet connection window You can Use another connection Create a new connec...

Page 52: ... select Yes 6 Enter the PIN code same as before and select OK 7 Computer Double click your phone name in the Bluetooth devices window 8 Double click the serial port icon 9 Phone When Allow appears select Yes File transfers The File transfer manager keeps track of the files you download from the Internet for example media files podcasts and games and helps you access the files It also tracks your p...

Page 53: ... Select an option Frequent updates may be costly Web feeds in standby You can show news updates on the standby screen using the ticker application This application may not be available in all markets To show web feeds in standby 1 Select Menu Media Web feeds 2 Scroll to a feed and select Options Settings Standby ticker Show in standby To access web feeds from standby 1 From standby select Ticker 2...

Page 54: ...hronise with Bookmarks When installing Sony Ericsson PC Companion a subfolder for My Sony Ericsson bookmarks is created in the Internet Explorer bookmarks folder This becomes the default folder for synchronisation If Internet Explorer is not installed or is not the default web browser the default folder for the bookmarks is My Documents Sony Ericsson PC Companion Bookmarks Rules In the Rules windo...

Page 55: ...se corporate exchange information such as email contacts and calendar entries in your phone using a Microsoft Exchange Server For more information on synchronisation settings contact your IT administrator Before you start to synchronise The settings required for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to access a Microsoft Exchange Server are Server address server URL Domain server domain Username account u...

Page 56: ... PC Companion 2 Follow the instructions in the Sony Ericsson PC Companion for how to connect 3 When you are notified that the Sony Ericsson PC Companion has found your phone you can start synchronising For usage details see the Sony Ericsson PC Companion Help section once the software has been installed on your computer Synchronising using an Internet service You can synchronise your phone data th...

Page 57: ...e If you cannot use some features of Location services see I cannot use Internet based services on page 64 Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services Alarms You can set a sound or the radio as an alarm signal The alarm sounds even if the phone is turned off When the alarm sounds you can silence it or turn it off To set th...

Page 58: ...the tab 4 Scroll to Silent mode and select Edit 5 Select an option Calendar You can synchronise your phone calendar with a computer calendar with a calendar on the web or with the Microsoft Outlook application Appointments You can add new appointments or reuse existing appointments To add an appointment 1 Select Menu Calendar 2 Select a date 3 Scroll to New entry and select Add 4 Enter the informa...

Page 59: ...andby Tasks You can add new tasks or reuse existing tasks To add a task 1 Select Menu Organiser Tasks 2 Select New task and select Add 3 Select an option 4 Enter details and confirm each entry 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 ...

Page 60: ... Select Menu Settings Display Theme 2 Scroll to a theme and select Set Main menu layout You can change the layout of the icons in the main menu 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 To change screen orientation in Media 1 Select Menu Media Settings Orientation 2 Select an...

Page 61: ...lication may not be available in all markets To set the screen size for a Java application 1 Select Menu Organiser Applications 2 Scroll to an application and select Options Screen size 3 Select an option To set a Java application as a wallpaper 1 Select Menu Settings Display 2 Select Standby application App wallpaper You can only see the Java applications that have support for wallpaper Antivirus...

Page 62: ...pears you entered the new PIN incorrectly If Incorrect PIN appears you entered the old PIN incorrectly To use the SIM card lock 1 Select Menu Settings General PIN codes SIM protection Protection 2 Select an option 3 Enter your PIN and select OK Phone protection You can stop unauthorised use of your phone by activating phone lock protection After activating you will be asked to enter your phone loc...

Page 63: ...t OK Keypad lock You can set the keypad lock to avoid accidental dialling When the keypad is locked appears Incoming calls can be answered without unlocking the keypad Calls to the international emergency number 112 can still be made To unlock the keypad 1 Press 2 Select Unlock IMEI number To view your IMEI number Press 63 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 64: ...nloaded games will be deleted You may also lose content that was in the phone at purchase To reset the phone 1 Select Menu Settings General Master reset 2 Select an option 3 Follow the instructions that appear I cannot charge the phone or battery capacity is low The charger is not properly connected or the battery connection is poor Remove the battery and clean the connectors The battery is worn o...

Page 65: ...ngs Multim message 2 Scroll to a profile and select Options Edit 3 Scroll to Message server and select Edit 4 Enter the address and select OK Save The phone does not ring or rings too softly Make sure that Silent mode has not been set to On See To turn off the ringtone on page 60 Check the ringtone volume See To set the ringtone volume on page 60 Check the profile See To select a profile on page 5...

Page 66: ...o start the activation process 1 Register log in at 163 com then go to the SMS blogging services page http blog 163 com services emsblog html fromservices and click Free Activation of SMS Blogging 2 Enter your account number password and mobile phone number and then click Next 3 After clicking Get Activation Code For Free you will receive a six digit activation code via SMS enter this code in the ...

Page 67: ... mode on page 57 Your phone is not receiving any network signal or the received signal is too weak Contact your network operator and make sure that the network has coverage where you are The SIM card is not working properly Insert your SIM card in another phone If this works it is probably your phone that is causing the problem Please contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service location PUK blocked ...

Page 68: ...tion does not affect unprotected content When you download licenses for protected content you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content If you decline an upgrade you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade This product is licensed under the MPEG 4 visual and AVC patent portfolio ...

Page 69: ...tored and used for after sales service management by Sony Ericsson such as consumer does not needed to provide service center the invoice and the relevant warranty card to enjoy the Refund Replace and Repair depend on the real status To use some pre loaded applications e g TrackID MSN you need first activate data service Using data services GPRS or 3G services may incur data traffic fee Please con...

Page 70: ...rotected content 37 costs 9 D date 60 download music 31 E email 44 email account 44 email settings 44 emergency numbers 19 entering settings manually 49 F File manager 37 file transfers 52 flight mode 57 G games 61 groups 22 H handsfree 23 help 9 hiding your phone number 26 I imaging 32 IMAP4 44 45 IMEI number 63 Internet 48 bookmarks 48 security and certificates 50 settings 64 K keypad lock 63 ke...

Page 71: ...ard copying to from 21 inserting 7 locking 62 unblocking 62 SMS See text messages SOS See emergency numbers sound recorder 31 speed dialling 23 standby 8 notes 59 still camera 32 streaming 29 synchronising 54 bookmarks 54 calendar entries 54 contacts 54 notes 54 tasks 54 T tagging photos 34 tasks 59 text messages 43 themes 60 time 60 time zone 60 TrackID technology 30 transfer methods Bluetooth wi...