Sony-ericsson K550 User Manual

1ContentsContentsGetting started ... 4Assembly, SIM card, battery, turning on, help, Flight mode, calls, activity menu, PC Suite, cam

10 Getting to know the phoneGetting to know the phoneKeys, menus, navigation, icons, shortcuts, phone language, entering letters, file manager, memory

11Getting to know the phone1 Power on/off button2 Play/stop button3 Screen4 Selection key5 Internet key6 Back key7 Navigation key8 Memory Stick Micro™

12 Getting to know the phoneMenu overview PlayNow™* Internet* EntertainmentOnline services*GamesTrackID™Video playerVideoDJ™PhotoDJ™MusicDJ™ Remote co

13Getting to know the phoneCalls** OrganizerAll Answered Dialled MissedAlarmsApplicationsCalendarTasksNotesSynchronizationTimerStopwatchLightCalculato

14 Getting to know the phoneNavigationThe main menus are shown as icons. Some submenus include tabs. Scroll to a tab by pressing the left or right par

15Getting to know the phone – Press a number key and then } Call to speed dial.Press for shortcuts when browsing % 63 To use Internet keypad shortcut

16 Getting to know the phoneStatus barSome of the icons that may appear:ShortcutsUse keypad shortcuts to quickly go to a menu, and predefined navigati

17Getting to know the phoneTo change the phone language} Settings } the General tab } Language } Phone language. Select a language.In standby, you can

18 Getting to know the phoneTo enter letters using T9 Text Input1 For example, to write the word “Jane”, press , , , .2 If the word shown is the one y

19Getting to know the phoneTo insert and remove a memory card1 Remove the battery cover.2 Insert the memory card as shown (with the contacts facing do

2 ContentsSony EricssonGSM 850/900/1800/1900This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, without any warranty. Improvements

20 Getting to know the phoneTo use a file from the file manager1 } File manager and open a folder.2 Scroll to a file } More.To move or copy a file to

21CallingCallingCalls, contacts, call list, speed dial, voice control, call options, groups, business cards.Making and receiving callsBefore you can m

22 CallingTo turn off the microphone1 Press and hold .2 To resume the conversation press and hold again.To turn the loudspeaker on or off during a

23CallingDefault contactsIf Phone contacts is selected as default, your contacts show all the information saved in Contacts. If you select SIM contact

24 CallingTo view memory status} Contacts } More } Options } Advanced } Memory status.Using contactsContacts can be used in many ways. Below you can s

25CallingTo add a picture, ringtone sound or video to a phone contact1 } Contacts and select the contact } More } Edit contact.2 Select the relevant t

26 CallingSpeed dial with picturesSave numbers in positions 1-9 in your phone to access them easily. Speed dial is dependent on your default contacts

27CallingTo activate voice dialling and record names1 } Settings } the General tab } Voice control } Voice dialling } Activate } Yes } New voice and s

28 CallingVoice answeringAnswer or reject incoming calls by using your voice, when using a handsfree.To activate voice answering and record voice answ

29Calling3 Enter the phone number to divert your calls to, or press Look up to find a contact } OK.To deactivate a call divertScroll to the divert opt

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30 CallingTo join the two calls into a conference call} More } Join calls.To add a new participant1 } More } Hold to put the joined calls on hold.2 }

31CallingRestricted diallingRestrict outgoing and incoming calls. A password from your service provider is required. The following calls can be restri

32 CallingTo check the call time} Settings and use or to scroll to the Calls tab } Time & cost } Call timers.Additional calling functionsTone

33Messaging3 } New } Add to find and select a contact number or email address.4 Repeat step 3 to add more numbers or email addresses. } Done.Business

34 MessagingSending text messagesFor information about entering letters % 17 Entering letters.To write and send a text message1 } Messaging } Write ne

35Messagingmemory is full, delete messages or move them to the SIM card to be able to receive new messages. Messages saved on the SIM card remain unti

36 MessagingTemplates for text messagesAdd a new template or save a message as a template in your phone % 35 To save a message.To add a template1 } Me

37MessagingTo create and send a picture message1 } Messaging } Write new } Picture msg. Scroll to use toolbar options. Scroll or to select an op

38 Messagingif New events is set to Activity menu. } View to read the message. % 8 Activity menu tabs.If New events is set to Pop-up, you are asked if

39MessagingReceiving voice messagesWhen you receive an automatically downloaded voice message, the voice message appears in the activity menu if New e

4 Getting startedGetting startedAssembly, SIM card, battery, turning on, help, Flight mode, calls, activity menu, PC Suite, camera, blog.More informat

40 MessagingThere are also setup instructions and help information as you enter settings.To enter email settings1 } Messaging } Email } Settings.2 Aft

41MessagingTo write and send an email message1 } Messaging } Email } Write new.2 } Add to enter the recipient field. } Enter email addr. to type an em

42 MessagingPush emailReceive a notification in your phone from your email server that you have new email, if supported by your email provider.To turn

43MessagingTo send a chat message from My friends1 } Messaging } My friends } the Contacts tab and select a contact from the list.2 } Chat and type yo

44 MessagingTo view watching users} Messaging } My friends } the Contacts tab } More } Watching users. A list of users on the My friends server watchi

45ImagingImagingCamera, video, blog, pictures.Camera and video recorderTake pictures and record video clips to save, view and send in messages.Camera

46 ImagingCamera settingsWhen you are in the viewfinder} Settings for options to adjust and enhance your pictures and video clips before taking or rec

47Imaging• Turn on night mode (video) – adapt to poor lighting conditions.• Turn on self-timer (camera) – take a picture a few seconds after pressing

48 ImagingTo send camera pictures to a blog1 When viewing a picture you have just taken } More } Blog this.2 Follow the instructions that appear for f

49Imaging3 } More } Print } DPOF (M.S.) } Save.A printing instructions file (DPOF) is created and saved on the memory card.4 Remove the memory card fr

5Getting startedSIM card and batteryTo insert SIM card and battery1 Slide the catches to the left and lift the battery cover side as shown in the pict

50 ImagingTo send a picture} File manager } Pictures and scroll to a picture. } More } Send and select a transfer method.To receive a picture} Setting

51ImagingPhotoDJ™Edit pictures using PhotoDJ™.To edit and save a file1 } Entertainment } PhotoDJ™ or } File manager } Pictures and select a file } Mor

52 EntertainmentEntertainmentMusic and Video player, TrackID™, radio, PlayNow™, MusicDJ™, VideoDJ™, ringtones, games.Stereo portable handsfreeTo use t

53EntertainmentTransferring musicDisc2Phone computer software and USB drivers are included on the CD that comes with the phone. Use Disc2Phone to tran

54 EntertainmentBrowsing filesBrowse music files and video clips:• Artists – lists music files you have transferred using Disc2Phone.• Tracks – lists

55Entertainment• Rename – rename playlists you have created.• Delete playlist – delete playlists you have created. Files are not deleted from the file

56 EntertainmentRadioListen to the FM radio. Connect the handsfree to the phone as it works as the antenna.To listen to the radioConnect the handsfree

57EntertainmentPlayNow™Listen to music before you purchase and download it to your phone.Before you startIf required settings are not in your phone %

58 EntertainmentSounds and alerts optionsFrom Settings } the Sounds & alerts tab, you can also set:• Message alert – select how to be notified of

59EntertainmentTo edit a selected video clip} Edit for options:• Trim – to shorten the video clip.• Add text – to add text to the video clip.• Delete

6 Getting startedTo turn on the phone1 Press and hold . The first start-up may take a few minutes.2 Select to use the phone in:• Normal – full functi

60 EntertainmentTo trim a video clip1 Select a video clip from the storyboard } Edit } Trim.2 } Set to set the start point and } Start.3 } Set to set

61ConnectivityTo set permissions for Java applications1 } File manager } Applications or } Games.2 Select an application or a game } More } Permission

62 ConnectivityUsing InternetUse Internet to access online services for example, news and banking, search and browse the Web.To start browsing} Intern

63Connectivity• Text only – select full content or text only.• Zoom – zoom in or out on the Web page.• Zoom to normal – set zoom to default.} Options

64 ConnectivityDownloadingDownload files, for example, pictures, themes, games and ringtones from Web pages.To download from a Web pageWhen browsing,

65ConnectivityInternet security and certificatesYour phone supports secure browsing. Certain Internet services, such as banking, require certificates

66 ConnectivityTo enter remote synchronization settings1 } Organizer } Synchronization } New account } Yes to create a new account.2 Enter a name for

67ConnectivityTo turn the Bluetooth function on} Settings } the Connectivity tab } Bluetooth } Turn on.Adding devices to your phoneEnter a passcode to

68 ConnectivityTo enter a phone name} Settings } the Connectivity tab } Bluetooth } Phone name.VisibilityChoose to make your phone visible to other Bl

69ConnectivityRemote controlUse your phone as a remote control device to control computer applications such as a media player or Microsoft® PowerPoint

7Getting startedYou can use Settings download if:• Your SIM supports the service, or• Your phone is connected to a network, or• Your phone is started

70 ConnectivityTo use file transfer mode1 Connect the USB cable to the phone and the computer.2 Phone: Select File transfer or } Settings } the Connec

71ConnectivityTo use phone mode1 Computer: Install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite from the CD that came with your phone.2 Computer: Start PC Suite from St

72 More featuresMore featuresAlarm clock, calendar, tasks, profiles, time and date, SIM card lock, and more.AlarmsSet an alarm for a specific time or

73More featuresTo set when reminders should sound1 } Organizer } Calendar } More } Advanced } Reminders.2 } Always for a reminder to sound even when t

74 More featuresTo view a task} Organizer } Tasks and select a task } View.To set when reminders should sound1 } Organizer } Tasks and select a task }

75More featuresTo use the stopwatch1 } Organizer } Stopwatch } Start.2 } Stop or } New lap for a new lap time.3 To reset the stopwatch } Stop } Reset.

76 More features2 } More } Reset.3 Reset code memo? appears } Yes. The code memo is reset and all entries are cleared. The next time you enter the cod

77More featuresYour PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator. You can edit your PIN and select a new four- to eight-digit PIN.To unblock your

78 More featuresKeypad lockLock the keypad to avoid dialling a number by accident.Automatic keylockUse automatic keylock in standby to lock the keypad

79TroubleshootingTroubleshootingWhy doesn’t the phone work the way I want it to?This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter when using y

8 Getting startedActivity menu tabs• New events – such as missed calls and messages. When a new event occurs, the tab appears. Press to dismiss an e

80 TroubleshootingI cannot turn on the phonePossible cause: The battery is discharged.Solution: Recharge the battery % 5 To charge the battery.Solutio

81TroubleshootingSolution: Please contact your network operator.Possible cause: Settings are missing or incorrect.Solution: % 6 Help in your phone or

82 TroubleshootingIf you select Reset settings, the changes that you have made to settings will be deleted.If you select Reset all, in addition to you

83TroubleshootingSolution: When you want to change a security code (for example your PIN) you have to confirm the new code by entering exactly the sam

84 Important informationPUK blocked. Contact operator.Possible cause: You entered your personal unblocking key code (PUK) incorrectly 10 times in a ro

85Important informationIn the unlikely event that your product needs service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased, or one of our serv

86 Important informationNorway 815 00 840 [email protected] 111 22 55 73 [email protected] Kara

87Important information• Do not paint your product.• Do not attempt to disassembleor modify your product. Only Sony Ericsson authorized personnel shou

88 Important informationyour mobile phone. Contact your cardiologist for more information.For other medical devices, please consult your physician and

89Important informationFor phones sold in the U.S, before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified by the Fe

9Getting startedTake pictures or record video clipsTo take a picture or record video1 From standby, press and hold to activate the camera.2 Use the

90 Important information• Do not strike, bend, or drop the memory card.• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the memory card.• Do not use or store

91Important informationLimited WarrantySony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden, (Sony Ericsson) or its local affiliated company

92 Important informationMinor variations in display brightness and color may occur between phones. There may be tiny bright or dark dots on the displa

93Important informationDeclaration of ConformityWe, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB ofNya VattentornetSE-221 88 Lund, Swedendeclare under our s

94 IndexIndexAActivity menu ... 7alarms ... 72animation ...

95Indexdisplay, brightness ... 78downloading files ... 64Eeffects, camera ...

96 Indexmusic player .... 52MusicDJ™ .... 58My friends ...

97Indexspeed dialling ........... 26standby ............. 6start-up screen ...