Sony-ericsson K608i User Manual

1ContentsGetting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Assemble the phone, SIM card, battery, make a call.Getting to know your phone . . .

10Getting to know your phonet-music* t-zones* File managerPicturesVideosSoundsThemesWeb pagesGamesApplicationsOtherEntertainment Messages CameraMedia

11Getting to know your phoneCalls OrganizerAll Answered Dialled MissedAlarmsApplicationsCalendarTasksNotesSynchronizationTimerStopwatchLightCalculator

12Getting to know your phoneKeys and navigation Standby screen and main menu and status barThe standby screen is displayed when you are not calling or

13Getting to know your phonePress and hold to open the activity menu, % 17 Activity menu.Press to take a picture or to record a video clip.Press and h

14Getting to know your phonePhone languageMost SIM cards automatically set the language used in the menu to the language of the country where you boug

15Getting to know your phoneUsing navigation key shortcutsIn standby, press , , or to go directly to a function. The first time you press , you

16Getting to know your phone• To shift between capital and lower-case letters, press , then enter the letter.• You can use the volume buttons as a sh

17Getting to know your phone• Spell word – for T9 Text Input only. Edit the suggested word by using multitap text input.• Writing language – a list of

18Getting to know your phonethat the phone cannot recognize are saved in the Other folder. You can create your own subfolders in some predefined folde

19CallingCallingCalls, video calls, contacts, voice control, call options.Making callsBefore you can make or receive any calls, you must turn on the p

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20CallingTo turn off the microphone1 Press and hold .2 To resume the conversation, press and hold again.Receiving callsWhen you receive a call, the

21CallingMaking international callsWhen you make an international call, the + sign replaces the international prefix number of the country from which

22CallingTo make a video call1 Press and hold when 3G (UMTS) service is available.2 Enter the phone number and press Call. To retrieve a phone numbe

23Calling• Switch pictures – choose between showing the incoming or the outgoing video in full size display.• Hide small pic./Show small pic. – choose

24CallingTo select default contacts1 } Contacts } Options } Advanced } Default contacts.2 Select Phone contacts or SIM contacts.ContactsContacts is li

25CallingChecking the memoryWith the memory status function, you can check how many positions you have left in the phone memory and SIM memory.If the

26CallingAsk to saveWhen you end a call or receive a message, the phone can prompt you to add a phone number or email address to your contacts.To acti

27CallingSending contactsYou can send contacts using one of the available transfer methods.To send a contact} Contacts and select a contact } More } S

28CallingTo call a number from the call list1 } Calls from standby and select a tab.2 Use , , and to scroll to the name or number you want to call }

29CallingVoice controlWith your phone, you can use your voice to:• Voice dial – call someone by saying the name.• Activate voice control by saying a “

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30CallingCaller nameYou can choose whether you want to hear the recorded contact name when you receive a call from that contact.To turn the caller nam

31CallingTo answer a call using voice commandsWhen the phone rings, say “Answer” and the call is connected.To reject a call using voice commandsWhen t

32CallingYou can choose between the following divert options:• Divert always – divert all calls.• When busy – divert calls if you are already on the p

33CallingHandling two voice callsWhen you have one ongoing call and one call on hold, you can do the following:• } Switch calls to switch between the

34CallingTo change the name of a line} Settings } the Display tab } Edit line names and select one of the lines to edit the name. Use or to scroll

35Calling• Outgoing intl roam. – All outgoing international calls except to your home country.• All incoming – All incoming calls.• Inc. when roaming

36CallingCall time and costDuring a call, the duration of the call is shown on the screen. You can check the duration of your last call, outgoing call

37CallingGroupsYou can create a group of numbers and email addresses. By doing so, you can send messages to several recipients at the same time, % 38

38MessagingMessagingText messaging, picture messaging, voice messaging, email.Text messaging (SMS) Text messages can contain simple pictures, animatio

39MessagingTo insert an item in a text message1 While writing your message } More } Add item.2 Select an item type and then select an item.Receiving t

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40MessagingLong messagesThe number of characters that a text message can contain depends on the language you are writing in. You can send a longer mes

41MessagingPicture messages (MMS)Picture messages can contain text, pictures, video clips, camera pictures, sound recordings, and business cards. Both

42Messaging4 } Enter phone no. and enter the recipient’s phone number, or } Contacts look-up to retrieve a number or a group from Contacts. To enter a

43MessagingDelete picture messagesPicture messages are saved in the phone memory. When the phone memory is full, you must delete messages to be able t

44Messaging4 } Enter phone no. and enter the phone number of the recipient, or } Contacts look-up to retrieve a number or a group from Contacts. To en

45MessagingTo send, receive and read email messages1 } Messaging } Email } Inbox } Send&rec (when inbox is empty) or } Messaging } Email } Inbox }

46Messaging2 } Mark for deletion. The message is deleted the next time you connect to your email server. If you want to delete several messages } Mark

47ImagingImagingCamera, video recorder, pictures, PhotoDJ™.Camera and video recorderYour phone has a digital camera which also works as a digital vide

48ImagingTo adjust brightnessUse the navigation key to increase or decrease brightness.To turn on the photo lightTo take pictures in a dimly lit envir

49ImagingSending pictures and video clipsWhen you have taken a picture or recorded a video clip, you can send it as a picture message if the file size

5Getting startedGetting startedAssemble the phone, SIM card, battery, make a call.More information and downloads are available at www.SonyEricsson.com

50ImagingTo view your pictures1 } File manager } Pictures.2 The pictures are shown in thumbnail view. To get a full view } View.To display pictures in

51ImagingTo receive and save a picture1 Open the message you received the picture in, or turn on Bluetooth or the infrared port if one of these transf

52EntertainmentEntertainmentMedia player, radio, ringtones, MusicDJ™, VideoDJ™, sound recorder, themes, games.Media playerThe media player works as a

53EntertainmentMusic and video clipsTo play music and videos} Entertainment } Media player and select a playlist } Open } Play. The playlist keeps on

54Entertainment• Equalizer – change the settings of the treble and bass when playing music.• Sort – sort the playlist by artist, title or by the order

55EntertainmentTo listen to the radioConnect the handsfree to your phone } Radio.Radio control• } Search to find the next channel on the band.• Press

56EntertainmentTo minimize the radio display} Radio } More } Minimize.To adjust the volumePress or .t-musicThis function is a mobile online service f

57EntertainmentTo set the vibrating alertSettings } the Sounds & alerts tab } Vibrating alert and select the setting you want. Use or to scrol

58EntertainmentTo receive a melody1 Open the message you received the melody in, or turn on Bluetooth or the infrared port if these transfer methods a

59EntertainmentSending and receiving moviesYou can send a movie using one of the available transfer methods. Short movies can be sent using picture me

6Getting startedSIM card and battery informationAlways turn off the phone and detach the charger before you insert or remove a SIM card.To insert SIM

60EntertainmentTo select or change a theme} File manager } Themes and select a theme.Exchanging themesYou can exchange themes using one of the availab

61ConnectivityConnectivityInternet and email settings, browsing, synchronizing, Bluetooth, infrared, USB cable.Settings Before you start using Interne

62ConnectivityOptions when browsing} More to view different browsing options. The options may vary depending on which site you are visiting.The option

63ConnectivityDownloadingYou can download, for example, pictures, themes, games and ringtones from Web sites directly to the File manager in your phon

64ConnectivityHTTP profile, the connection will be secure if the URL starts with https://. The security setting is therefore not available for HTTP pr

65ConnectivitySynchronization with nearby devicesInstall the computer synchronization software from the CD that comes with your phone or download it f

66ConnectivityBluetooth™ wireless technologyYour phone has built-in Bluetooth which makes it possible for you to connect your phone wirelessly to othe

67Connectivity5 If the device you are adding to your phone has its own passcode, enter this passcode in your phone. If not, create a passcode of digit

68ConnectivityTo send an item (example: a contact)1 } Contacts and select a contact, } More } Send contact } Via Bluetooth. The phone searches for dev

69Connectivity2 } In phone if you always want to have the sound in the phone or In handsfree if you want to direct the sound to the handsfree.Remote c

7Getting started4 Place the battery cover as shown in the picture and slide the two catches back into place.To charge the battery1 Connect the charger

70ConnectivityTo connect two devices1 Turn on the infrared port of both devices. 2 Make sure that the infrared port on your phone faces the infrared p

71More featuresMore featuresTime and date, alarm clock, calendar, tasks, Java™ applications, SIM card lock, etc.Time and dateThe time is always displa

72More featuresAppointmentsYou can choose to add a new appointment or use an old one as a template by copying and editing it. You can also set reminde

73More featuresExchanging appointmentsYou can send and receive appointments using one of the available transfer methods.To send an appointmentIn the l

74More featuresTo add a note} Organizer } Notes } New note } Add and enter the note } Save.To handle notes1 } Organizer } Notes and a list of notes ap

75More featuresTimerTo set the timer} Organizer } Timer and enter the hours, minutes and seconds after which you want the timer to go off. When the si

76More featuresCalculatorThe calculator can add, subtract, divide and multiply.To use the calculator} Organizer } Calculator. • Press or to select

77More featuresSIM card lockThe SIM card lock protects your subscription, but not your phone itself, from unauthorized use. If you change SIM cards, y

78More featuresTo lock the keypad manuallyIn standby press } Lock keys.You can still answer an incoming call and the keypad locks again after the ca

79More featuresTo open code memo for the first time1 } Organizer } Code memo. A message with instructions is displayed } Continue.2 Enter a four-digit

8Getting startedTurning on the phone and making callsMake sure that the phone is charged and your SIM card is inserted before you turn it on. When you

80TroubleshootingTroubleshootingWhy doesn’t the phone work the way I want?This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your p

81TroubleshootingSolution: Make sure you attached the charger correctly. Turn the phone on with the charger attached. If the phone starts, restart the

82TroubleshootingI cannot use the Internet/WAPPossible cause: Your subscription does not include data capability.Solution: Please contact your network

83TroubleshootingError messagesInsert SIMPossible cause: There is no SIM card in the phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly.Solution: Insert a

84TroubleshootingSolution: Insert your SIM card in another phone. If you still get the same or a similar message, please contact your network operator

85Additional informationAdditional informationSony Ericsson Consumer Web site, safe and efficient use, warranty, declaration of conformity.Sony Ericss

86Additional informationRadio frequency (RF) exposure and SARYour mobile phone is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is turned on, it

87Additional informationPersonal medical devicesMobile phones may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers and other implanted equipment. Please avo

88Additional informationEmergency callsMobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore yo

89Additional informationLimited WarrantySony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, S-221 88 Lund, Sweden, (Sony Ericsson), provides this Limited Warranty

9Getting to know your phoneGetting to know your phonePhone overview, use the menus, enter letters, t-zones, activity menu, file manager.Phone overview

90Additional information2 If Sony Ericsson repairs or replaces the Product, the repaired or replaced Product shall be warranted for the remaining time

91Additional informationNO EVENT SHALL SONY ERICSSON OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCL

92Additional informationFCC StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Thi

93IconsIcons Icon descriptionsIcon DescriptionPress to go to the main menuThe 3G (UMTS) network is available Tells you the strength of the GSM netwo

94IconsYour phone is sending a picture messageYou have received a picture messageYou have received a voice messageYou have received a WAP push message

95IndexIndexAaccept calls 34account settings, email 44activity menu 17alarm clock 71alerts 56animations 49answeringcalls 20using voice control 30answe

96Indexcharging, battery 7code memo 78codesPIN 7PUK 7conference calls 33connectors 9contacts 23, 24adding phone contacts 24checking memory 25default c

97IndexMmagic word 30main menu 12media player 52–54melodies 56–57memory status 25menu overview 10message alert 57messagesarea information 46cell infor

98IndexSsafety guidelines 85savingfrom picture messages 42from text messages 39screen 75screen saver 50securitycode memo 78Internet 63–64SIM card lock

99IndexUunblockingPIN 7SIM card 77USB cable 70Vvibrating alert 56video calls 21–23video clips 52video recorder 47–49VideoDJ™ 58voice answering 30–31vo