Sony Ericsson X5 Operations Instructions

ContentsGetting started...3Phone overview...

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

To scroll between tabs•Press the navigation key left or right.ShortcutsYou can use the navigation key shortcuts to go directly to functions from stand

To change the writing language•When you enter text, press and hold down .To change the text input method•When you enter text, press and hold down .T

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 view your local emergency numbers1Select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Options > Special numbers > Emerg.numbers.Netwo

To go directly to the contacts list•Press and hold down – .To call with Smart search1Press – to enter a sequence of (at least two) digits. All

Deleting contactsTo delete all contacts1Select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Options > Advanced > Del. all contacts.3Sele

To assign speed dial numbers to contacts1Select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and select Options > Speed dial.3Scroll to a position num

To rerecord a voice command1Select Menu > Settings > General > Voice control > Voice dialing > Editnames.2Scroll to a command and selec

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

Transferring content to and from a computer...31Phone name...

To check the call time•Select Menu > Settings > Calls > Time > Call timers.Showing or hiding your phone numberYou can decide to show or hi

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

To set options for a specific message1When the message is ready and a recipient is selected, select Options >Advanced.2Scroll to an option and sele

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 turn on push email1Select Menu > Messaging > Email.2If you have several email accounts, select an account.3Select Settings > the Download

Pictures and videosYou can view pictures and videos that you have received or downloaded to your phone.Saved pictures and videos can be found in the F

MusicYou can listen to music, audio books and podcasts. Use Media Go™ to transfer contentto and from your phone. For more information, see Transferrin

•Play mode – select Shuffle to play tracks randomly in a playlist or Loop to restart aplaylist after the last track ends.•Equaliser – change the setti

To access audio books1Select Menu > Music player.2Select Options > My music > Books.You can find audio books in formats other than M4B and in

To turn on the radio1Connect a handsfree to the phone.2Select Menu > Radio.To search for channels automatically•Select Search.To fine tune the freq

Getting startedImportant informationPlease read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone.3This is an Internet version of thi

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

1Computer: Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in Microsoft® Windows®Explorer.2Select the drives you want to disconnect. Select Stop.3Wait unt

1Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > USB > Set default mode.2In the Set default mode window, select PC mode, Other OS or MTP devices,d

To allow connections to the phone1Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth.2Select a device from the list.3Select Options > Allow

1Computer: Start the Sony Ericsson PC Suite from Start/Programs/Sony Ericsson/Sony Ericsson PC Suite.2Follow the instructions in the Sony Ericsson PC

Updating your phoneYou can update your phone with the most recent software for optimal performance and toget the latest enhancements. This is done wit

InternetIf you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 48.To start the web browser•Select Menu > Entertainment &g

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

you can also install downloaded Java applications, and pause, resume or canceldownloads.To access a file using File transfer1Select Menu > Organize

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

Phone overview1 Ear speaker56312478910112 Screen3 Selection keys4 Volume key5 Call key6 Activity menu key7 Connector for charger, handsfree and USB ca

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 > Organizer > 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

To end a game•Press the End key.ApplicationsYou can download and run Java applications. You can also view information or set differentpermissions. If

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

To view your IMEI number•Press , , , , .46This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

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

No battery icon appears when I start charging the phoneIt may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen.Some menu options appea

The phone cannot be detected by other devices using Bluetoothwireless technologyYou have not turned the Bluetooth function on. Make sure that the visi

To remove the SIM card•Open the cover and press the edge of the SIM card to release and remove it.Turning on the phoneTo turn on the phone1On the back

Legal informationSony Ericsson X5This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without anywa

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HelpIn addition to this User guide, Feature guides and more information are available atwww.sonyericsson.com/support.There are also help functions and

•Do not cover the phone antenna when you are engaged in a call.Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support to learn more about how to maximize battery performa

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

Menu overview*RadioAlarmsCalls**AllAnsweredDialedMissedOrganizerCalendarTasksNotesSynchronizationTimerStopwatchCalculatorApplicationsFile manager **Fi