Sony Ericsson G900 Operations Instructions

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8 Getting started15 Camera light and Torch16 5 megapixel camera17 Battery cover18 Loudspeaker19 Microphone20 Strap holder21 Indicator light22 Memory c

9Getting startedBefore using your phoneSIM cardYou receive a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card when you register with a network operator. The SIM

10 Getting started2 Open the battery cover by pressing and pulling the lower part of the cover at the bottom of the phone.3 Insert the battery.The bat

11Getting startedTo disconnect the charger• Remove the charger by tilting the plug upwards.First time start-upTo turn on the phone1 Press and hold dow

12 Getting startedTo turn off automatic keylock1 From Standby select Main menu > Settings > Security > Locks.2 Unmark the Automatic keylock c

13Getting to know the phoneGetting to know the phoneTurning the phone on and offTo turn on the phone1 Press and hold down the On/off button.2 Select P

14 Getting to know the phoneNavigationThere are several ways to navigate menus and select items in your phone. You can use the 5-way navigation key, b

15Getting to know the phoneTo add additional panels1 From Standby select More > Settings.2 Mark the panels you want and select Save.Main menuAll ap

16 Getting to know the phoneConnecting accessoriesTo connect an accessory• Connect the accessory to the side of your phone.Updating softwareWhen an im

17Getting to know the phoneMain menu overview*Organizer Internet EntertainmentFile manager, Calendar, Tasks, Notes, Quickoffice™, Business card scanne

Accessories – More for your phoneThese accessories can be purchased separately but may not be available in every market. To view the full range, go to

18 Getting to know the phoneStatus barStatus bar iconsYou can select an icon to get more information or to start an application. Below is a short desc

19Getting to know the phoneStatus bar menuYou can use the status bar menu to quickly access extra settings:• New call, SMS, MMS and more.• Connections

20 Getting to know the phonebehaves like a normal disk drive. You can access it as a USB mass storage device from a PC, to transfer files quickly.To i

21Getting to know the phoneManaging your notesYou can classify your notes, show them in a grid or a list, or synchronize them with a remote server.To

22 Getting to know the phoneEditing textThe text editing options are accessed by selecting More when you are in text entry mode.To highlight the text

23Getting to know the phoneTo write letters• Write lower case letters below the arrow and upper case letters in line with the arrow.To write accented

24 Getting to know the phone2 Select the symbol you want to add.To add words to My words dictionary1 Select My words.2 Select Add.3 Write the new word

25CallingCallingNetworksNetwork coverageTo make or receive a phone call your phone must be within range of a network. Network settingsYou can set how

26 Calling2 Select Call.To make an emergency call1 From Standby, enter the emergency number on the keypad.2 Select Call.Local SOS numbers When diallin

27Calling• Extract one party in a conference call for a private talk and put the conference call on hold.• Retrieve a held call, or end it. Conference

1ContentsContentsGetting started ... 5Welcome ... 5Instruction symbols ... 5Additional

28 Callingpaused picture, a default picture is shown.To set a paused picture1 From Standby select Main menu > Entertainment > Video phone.2 Sele

29Calling• Add to contacts – add contact data from the last call.• ALS – line settings, if your SIM card supports two lines.• Call meter – service to

30 Calling3 You can enter contact data on four tabs.4 Select Save.Business card scannerWith Business card scanner you can scan a business card and let

31CallingTo add a personal ringtone to a contact1 From Standby select Main menu > Contacts and scroll to the desired contact.2 Select More > Edi

32 InternetInternetInternet browserTo use the browser you need an Internet connection. See Setting up Internet, email and MMS in the Web guide.To star

33InternetRSS feedsRSS feeds allow you to see when new content has been added to a Web site. You can, for example, get the latest headlines without ha

34 MessagingMessagingBefore you use MessagingBefore you can send or receive any messages (except for SMS text messages) you need to set up the necessa

35Messaging• Inbox in Messages – contains all received messages except email messages. In Main menu > Settings > General > Sounds & alert

36 MessagingAn overview of MMSTo create and send an MMS1 Press on the keypad.2 Select Create new message > MMS.3 Add picture, text and sound as d

37MessagingEmailBefore you use emailTo use email you require an Internet account and will need to download the necessary email settings.You can use th

2 ContentsShortcut to Messaging ... 34Messages ... 34Folders ... 34SMS ...

38 Messaging5 Select Save.To forward an email message1 From your email account in Messaging scroll to the message you wish to forward.2 Select More &g

39Messaging2 Select More > Find message to search through the subject lines, sender details and the text of the message.Saving contact detailsWhen

40 Messaging4 Select IMAP in Connection type:.5 Mark the Push email check box.6 In Email accounts select More > Always On push email.7 Mark the Alw

41MediaMediaWith the Media application you can handle all your media files, such as photos and pictures, music, other audio tracks and video clips. Fr

42 Media• Pictures - pictures that are not captured with a camera, such as preloaded and downloaded pictures.To view pictures in a slide show1 From St

43MediaMusic and audio tracksThe music player supports formats such as MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AAC+ and eAAC+. For a list of all supported media formats,

44 Mediabookmark is automatically set on this position. For more information, see Media in the Web guide.VideoWith Video, you can watch clips stored o

45CameraCameraThe 5 megapixel camera can take both still pictures and video clips. You can store them in the phone or send them as MMS. Exposure contr

46 CameraChanging the camera settingsMost of the settings you make will remain until you change them, even if you have switched the camera or your pho

47Camera• White balance – select an option that matches the lighting conditions.• Self timer – select On to take pictures and clips with a time delay.

3ContentsSony Ericsson G900UMTS 2100 GSM 900/1800/1900This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated c

48 EntertainmentEntertainmentPlayNow™PlayNow™ is an entertainment download service. You can preview content before purchase. Before you use PlayNow™To

49EntertainmentTo transfer the sound• When the FM radio is open select and select, for example, the built-in speaker or a Bluetooth™ headset.To minim

50 EntertainmentTo access RDS settings• When FM radio is open select More > Settings > RDS options.TrackID™You can use TrackID™ to find out the

51ConnectivityConnectivityTo exchange information between your phone and another device you can use, for example, a USB or a Bluetooth™ connection.PC

52 Connectivity3 Computer: Wait until the memory card appears as an external disk, “PHONE CARD”, in Windows Explorer.4 Use Windows Explorer as usual t

53ConnectivityBluetooth connectionTo turn on Bluetooth connection1 From Standby select Main menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth.2 Sele

54 ConnectivityAvailable WLAN networksNetworks found when scanning are listed with icons indicating network quality and type:To set up a WLAN account1

55ConnectivityTo view Java certificates in your phone• From Standby select Main menu > Settings > Security > Java certificates.This is the In

56 More featuresMore features Managing files and applicationsFile managerWith File manager you can view, rename, copy, move and delete files and folde

57More featuresInstalling applicationsInstall applications and other content you use often, for example, ringtones in the phone memory since the memor

4 Contentsnot be leased, assigned, or sublicensed, in whole or in part.2 Export Regulations: This product, including any software or technical data co

58 More featuresTo enable power save1 From Standby select Main menu > Settings > Display > Backlight.2 Mark the Power save enabled check box.

59Important informationImportant informationSony Ericsson Consumer Web siteOn www.sonyericsson.com/support there is a support section where help and t

60 Important information210-89 91 919 (from mobile phone)Hong Kong 8203 8863 [email protected] +36 1 880 4747 questions.HU@

61Important informationGuidelines for Safe and Efficient UsePlease follow these guidelines. Failure to do so might entail a potential health risk

62 Important informationand voice or data transmissions. Only Sony Ericsson service partners should remove or replace built-in batteries. Use of batte

63Important informationProducts with radio transmitters sold in the US must be certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). When required

64 Important informationcompatible device. Do not use the standard operating system format when formatting the memory card on a PC. For details, refer

65Important informationSony Ericsson and its third party suppliers and licensors retain all rights, title and interest in and to the Software. Sony Er

66 Important informationdays from the date of repair, whichever is longer. Repair or replacement may involve the use of functionally equivalent recond

67Important informationSwitzerland or in Turkey, under the warranty conditions prevailing in the country in which you require servicing, provided that

5Getting startedGetting startedWelcomeWelcome as a G900 user.This User guide will help you get started using your new phone. To get most out of your p

68 Important informationDeclaration of Conformity for G900We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB ofNya VattentornetSE-221 88 Lund, Swedendeclare u

69IndexIndex BBackup of phone data ...51Battery ...9Blog ...

70 IndexOn-screen keyboard ... 24PPairing ... 53Panels ...

6 Getting startedPackage823654711 Phone G9002Charger CST-703 Extra stylus4 USB cable DCU-655Battery BST-336 Stereo portable handsfree HPM-627 User gui

7Getting startedOverview1 Video telephony camera2 Earspeaker3Screen4 Note key (for Note application)5 Back key6 5-way navigation key7Silent key8 C key