Sony Ericsson Cedar - Extended User's Guide

Sony EricssonCedar™Extended User guide

12To charge the phone using the power adapter•Connect the power adapter cable to your phone and plug the adapter into a poweroutlet.To charge the phon

Screen iconsThese icons may appear on the screen:Icon DescriptionThe battery is almost fully chargedThe battery needs chargingThe network coverage is

Menu overview*PlayNow™CameraAlarmsCalls**AllAnsweredDialledMissedInternetMessagingWrite newInbox/ConversationsMessagesEmailCall voicemailContactsMysel

NavigationTo access the main menu•When Menu appears on the screen, press the centre selection key to selectMenu.•If Menu does not appear on the screen

To edit a navigation key shortcut1Select Menu > Settings > General > Shortcuts.2Scroll to an option and select Edit.3Scroll to a menu option

To remove a memory card•Remove the battery cover and press the edge of the memory card to release andremove it.Phone languageYou can select a language

To enter text using the multitap method1Select, for example, Menu > Messaging > Write new > Message.2If is displayed, press and hold down

CallingYou need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network.Making and answering callsTo make a call1Enter a phone number (with internation

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

Call listYou can view information about answered , dialled and missed or rejected calls.To call a number from the call list1Press and scroll t

ContentsGetting started...5Phone overview...

Calling contactsTo call a contact1Select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to a contact and press .To go directly to the contacts list•Press and hold down

To add a SIM contact1Select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Add.3Enter the name and select OK.4Enter the number and select OK.5Se

Speed dialSpeed dialling lets you select nine contacts that you can dial quickly from standby. Thecontacts can be saved in positions 1-9.To assign spe

To answer a call using voice commands•Say “Answer.”To re-record a voice command1Select Menu > Settings > General > Voice control > Voice d

To add a new participant1During the call, press . This puts the joined calls on hold.2Select Options > Add call.3Enter the number to call and pres

Call time and costDuring a call, the phone shows how long you have been talking. You can also check onthe duration of your last call, your outgoing ca

MusicYou can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use the Media Go™ application totransfer content to and from your phone. For more information,

Video and audioplaybackMP4 (Video: MPEG4 or H.264, Audio: AAC, AAC+,eAAC+)3GPP™ (Video: MPEG4, H.263 or H.264, Audio:AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AMR-WB+, AAC, AAC

To add tracks to a playlist1Select Menu > Media > Music > Playlists.2Select a playlist.3Scroll to Add music and select Add.4For each track yo

EntertainmentRadioDo not use your phone as a radio in places where this is prohibited.To turn on the radio1Connect a handsfree to the phone.2Select Me

Handling content in the phone...36Sending content to another phone...

PlayNow™ applicationWhen you open the PlayNow™ application, you enter PlayNow™, where you candownload music, games, ringtones, themes and wallpapers.

ImagingYou 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 ca

To adjust the brightness•Press the volume key upwards or downwards.Photo fixYou can use Photo fix to improve photos. In a one-click operation, brightn

Viewing and tagging photosTo view photos1Activate the camera and press the navigation key to scroll to .2Select Options > View all photos.3Press t

To delete a tag from a photo1When viewing a photo, press the navigation key downwards2Scroll to a tag and select Options > Undo tag.Using photosYou

Accessing videos in your phoneYou can browse and play videos using the video player from Media and File manager.You can find videos you recorded using

Transferring and handling contentYou can transfer and handle content such as pictures and music.You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-protect

Sending content to another phoneYou can send content using different transfer methods, for example, Messages orBluetooth wireless technology.To send c

1Connect your phone to the computer.2Computer: Double-click the My computer icon on the desktop.3To view the Phone Memory and Memory card folders, dou

Transferring content to and from a computerYou can use the Media Go™ application to transfer media content between your phoneand a computer. The Media

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To turn on Power save•Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth > Options > Power save >On.Transferring sound to and from a

Updating your phoneYou can update your phone to the most recent software for optimal performance and toget the latest enhancements. You need a USB cab

MessagingText and picture messagesMessages can contain text, pictures, sound effects, animations, and melodies.When sending messages, the phone automa

To set options for all messages1Select Menu > Messaging > Messages > Settings.2Select an option.To set options for a specific message1When th

•Email username – the name you use to log in to your email account. Depending on youremail account, this may be the same as your email address.•Email

To write and send an email message1Select Menu > Messaging > Email.2If you have several email accounts, select the account you want to send the

To set the interval for checking for new email messages1Select Menu > Messaging > Email.2If you have several email accounts, select an account.3

InternetIf you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 63.To start browsing1Select Menu > Internet.2Enter a web a

History pagesYou can view and go to web pages you have previously visited.To view history pages1Select Menu > Internet.2Select and then select .

To enter PS (Packet Switched) data account settings in the phone1Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Internet settings > Connect using

Getting startedImportant informationPlease read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone.5This is an Internet version of thi

Setting up an Internet connection using Sony Ericsson PC CompanionSony Ericsson PC Companion lets you access the Internet using a cable connectionbetw

Setting up a USB cable modemYou can use your phone as a modem by connecting the phone to a computer using a USBcable.To set up a USB cable modem1Conne

To download content via web feeds1Select Menu > Media > Web feeds.2Select Options >Update feed.3Scroll to an updated feed and select View.4Sc

SynchronisingYou can synchronise your phone in two different ways: using a computer program, or usingan Internet service.Use only one of the synchroni

To enter settings for SyncML™1Phone: Select Menu > Organiser > Synchronisation.2Scroll to New account and select Add > SyncML.3Enter a name f

Before synchronising, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Companion.Sony Ericsson PC Companion software is available for download through PC Comp

More featuresFlight modeIn Flight mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance tosensitive equipment.When the flight

To set the snooze duration1Select Menu > Alarms.2Scroll to an alarm and select Edit.3Scroll to Snooze duration: and select Edit.4Select an option.T

To add a note1Select Menu > Organiser > Notes.2Scroll to New note and select Add.3Write a note and select Save.To show a note in standby1Select

To set the time zone1Select Menu > Settings > General > Time & date > My time zone.2Select the time zone you are in.If you select a ci

Phone overview1 Connector for handsfree1234671095811122 Ear speaker3 Connector for charger and USB cable4 Screen5 Selection keys6 Call key7 Activity m

To start a game1Select Menu > Media > Games.2Select a game.To end a game•Press .ApplicationsYou can download and run Java™ applications. You ca

PIN codesSIM protectionThis lock only protects your subscription. Your phone will work with a new SIM card. If thelock is on, you have to enter a PIN

Keypad lockYou can set the keypad lock to avoid accidental dialling. When the keypad is locked, appears. Incoming calls can be answered without unlock

TroubleshootingSome problems can be fixed using Update Service. Using Update Service on a regularbasis will optimise the phone’s performance. See Upda

To download settings1Select Menu > Settings > User help > Settings download.2Follow the instructions that appear.This feature might not be av

Error messagesInsert SIMThere is no SIM card in your phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly.See To insert the SIM card on page 7.The SIM card c

Legal informationSony Ericsson J108i/J108aThis User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, with

All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.67This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print

IndexAactivity menu ...14alarms ...

PC Companion ...37, 54phoneturning on ...7phone

To insert the SIM card12•Open the cover and insert the SIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facingdown.To insert the battery121Insert the battery

SIM cardThe SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you get from your network operator,contains information about your subscription. Always turn

To access the Clock widget1From standby, press the navigation key up to access the Widget screen.2Find and mark the clock widget by pressing the navig