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Contents Sony Ericsson T290a Getting started 3 Make and receive the first call options. Personalizing your phone 6 Key functions, quick keys, entering letters and characters. Index 79 1 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use , warranty. Messaging 44 Chat, email, text and pictures. Additional information 66 Sony Ericsson Consumer web site...
Contents Sony Ericsson T290a Getting started 3 Make and receive the first call options. Personalizing your phone 6 Key functions, quick keys, entering letters and characters. Index 79 1 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use , warranty. Messaging 44 Chat, email, text and pictures. Additional information 66 Sony Ericsson Consumer web site...
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... errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to the GSM International Emergency Number 112. Please contact your mobile phone. The marble logo is a trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson. No. 2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat. HK0940329; No. 0 842 463(96927260.8) DE/DK, FI, ... into new editions of this manual are reserved. 2 This is the Internet version of their respective owners. Sony is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Ericsson is a trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928, and 6,011...
... errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to the GSM International Emergency Number 112. Please contact your mobile phone. The marble logo is a trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson. No. 2238414B; Hong Kong Standard Pat. HK0940329; No. 0 842 463(96927260.8) DE/DK, FI, ... into new editions of this manual are reserved. 2 This is the Internet version of their respective owners. Sony is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Ericsson is a trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928, and 6,011...
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... and Web are used interchangeably to refer to internet services. Getting started About this user's guide For ease of reference, the "Getting to your phone, see "Phonebook" on page 26. The SIM card contains a computer chip that a service or function is saved to : • Insert ...or subscription-dependent. For example, phonebook entries may not be saved in your network operator for private use your phonebook information. Please consult your phone. Assembly Before you can use . The SIM card When you register as a subscriber with a network operator, you insert or remove a SIM...
... and Web are used interchangeably to refer to internet services. Getting started About this user's guide For ease of reference, the "Getting to your phone, see "Phonebook" on page 26. The SIM card contains a computer chip that a service or function is saved to : • Insert ...or subscription-dependent. For example, phonebook entries may not be saved in your network operator for private use your phonebook information. Please consult your phone. Assembly Before you can use . The SIM card When you register as a subscriber with a network operator, you insert or remove a SIM...
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... the charger to activate the display. Place the back cover into the bottom of the phone and slide it clicks into place. 4. If you can use the phone. 4 Getting started This is the Internet version of the phone with the connectors facing each other (label side up to 30 minutes before an icon... and charge the battery before you do not see the battery icon after this time, press any key or the center select key to the phone at the lightning bolt symbol. Make sure the SIM card is completely discharged. 1. Place the battery on the charger plug must face upwards. 5. Remove the...
... the charger to activate the display. Place the back cover into the bottom of the phone and slide it clicks into place. 4. If you can use the phone. 4 Getting started This is the Internet version of the phone with the connectors facing each other (label side up to 30 minutes before an icon... and charge the battery before you do not see the battery icon after this time, press any key or the center select key to the phone at the lightning bolt symbol. Make sure the SIM card is completely discharged. 1. Place the battery on the charger plug must face upwards. 5. Remove the...
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... an internal antenna. For best reception, try to make a mistake while entering your phone, you enter the wrong PIN three times in a row, the SIM card is the Internet version of the phone under the Sony Ericsson logo. See "Emergency calls" on your PIN, delete the wrong number by pressing ...from the standby screen (as long as an emergency number, for private use. To make and receive calls • Enter the area code and phone number, and press YES...
... an internal antenna. For best reception, try to make a mistake while entering your phone, you enter the wrong PIN three times in a row, the SIM card is the Internet version of the phone under the Sony Ericsson logo. See "Emergency calls" on your PIN, delete the wrong number by pressing ...from the standby screen (as long as an emergency number, for private use. To make and receive calls • Enter the area code and phone number, and press YES...
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...standby mode from a list. Press and hold (2-9) to end or reject a call . Scroll through menus using shortcuts. Press and hold to turn the phone on that key. Press to find a contact beginning with the first letter on or off (in standby) or to go back one level in standby.... Press once to know your phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Press for WAP Homepage. 1-9, 0 Enter digits, 0-9, and letters. Enter...
...standby mode from a list. Press and hold (2-9) to end or reject a call . Scroll through menus using shortcuts. Press and hold to turn the phone on that key. Press to find a contact beginning with the first letter on or off (in standby) or to go back one level in standby.... Press once to know your phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Press for WAP Homepage. 1-9, 0 Enter digits, 0-9, and letters. Enter...
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... press , or press one of receiving a call Getting to silent or press and hold toggle keylock reach a contact beginning press and hold toggle phone to know your phone 7 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Quick keys Useful key combinations are described below... list press and hold enter the Status menu to press the volume key up see today's date and the or down model name of the phone (may also indicate GPRS availability) reject a call quickly press the upper or lower side volume key twice when receiving a call or press NO silence...
... press , or press one of receiving a call Getting to silent or press and hold toggle keylock reach a contact beginning press and hold toggle phone to know your phone 7 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Quick keys Useful key combinations are described below... list press and hold enter the Status menu to press the volume key up see today's date and the or down model name of the phone (may also indicate GPRS availability) reject a call quickly press the upper or lower side volume key twice when receiving a call or press NO silence...
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... ) the upper or lower side volume key enter a quick options menu press or help, if available. When in lists when go back to know your phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use the navigation key or press (and hold NO To... delete...
... ) the upper or lower side volume key enter a quick options menu press or help, if available. When in lists when go back to know your phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use the navigation key or press (and hold NO To... delete...
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... character or numeric input methods press and hold shift between multitap or T9 Text input methods (assuming T9 Text input is set to know your phone 9 This is the Internet version of the number keys delete letters and numbers press shift between multitap or press and hold T9 Text input methods...
... character or numeric input methods press and hold shift between multitap or T9 Text input methods (assuming T9 Text input is set to know your phone 9 This is the Internet version of the number keys delete letters and numbers press shift between multitap or press and hold T9 Text input methods...
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... codes Help texts/Icons More information, explanations or tips about selected menus or functions are available in the same way. 10 Getting to know your phone. Select Help (if available), YES. Scroll to the menu or function and press . 2. Select Icon Glossary. Delete, edit and rename If you want to delete... , select Edit. • Scroll to the item you add items, for example, a contact, an event or a web bookmark, it can rename an item in your phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
... codes Help texts/Icons More information, explanations or tips about selected menus or functions are available in the same way. 10 Getting to know your phone. Select Help (if available), YES. Scroll to the menu or function and press . 2. Select Icon Glossary. Delete, edit and rename If you want to delete... , select Edit. • Scroll to the item you add items, for example, a contact, an event or a web bookmark, it can rename an item in your phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
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... More Themes ** 7 Composer 8 Record Sound 9 CommuniCam 1 Sounds & Alerts 2 Display 3 Language 4 Time and Date 5 Voice Control 6 Locks 7 Handsfree 8 Master Reset 1 Sony Ericsson 2 Bookmarks 3 Push Inbox 4 Enter Address 5 Resume 6 Advanced 7 Options 1 Calendar 2 Notes 3 Alarms 4 Timer 5 Stopwatch 6 Calculator § May be customized according to ... Calls 4 Time & Cost 5 Next Call 6 Options Calling Local** Switch to Line 1** Switch to know your phone 11 This is not displayed (menu numbering may change with certain functions or services). *Only available during a call or conference call. **...
... More Themes ** 7 Composer 8 Record Sound 9 CommuniCam 1 Sounds & Alerts 2 Display 3 Language 4 Time and Date 5 Voice Control 6 Locks 7 Handsfree 8 Master Reset 1 Sony Ericsson 2 Bookmarks 3 Push Inbox 4 Enter Address 5 Resume 6 Advanced 7 Options 1 Calendar 2 Notes 3 Alarms 4 Timer 5 Stopwatch 6 Calculator § May be customized according to ... Calls 4 Time & Cost 5 Next Call 6 Options Calling Local** Switch to Line 1** Switch to know your phone 11 This is not displayed (menu numbering may change with certain functions or services). *Only available during a call or conference call. **...
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... , it may be part of the National Characters set. You can use . Press YES to National Characters. Multitap text input When saving names in your phone This is a quicker way to write text. Press the appropriate key, - , or , repeatedly until the character you want to use when writing, if other... Scroll to the language or alphabet that appears briefly at the top of the display when you press a key. 12 Getting to know your phone, using multitap text input, you can view the characters in the Phonebook. In addition to the way you normally enter letters in the phonebook or...
... , it may be part of the National Characters set. You can use . Press YES to National Characters. Multitap text input When saving names in your phone This is a quicker way to write text. Press the appropriate key, - , or , repeatedly until the character you want to use when writing, if other... Scroll to the language or alphabet that appears briefly at the top of the display when you press a key. 12 Getting to know your phone, using multitap text input, you can view the characters in the Phonebook. In addition to the way you normally enter letters in the phonebook or...
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... letters and numbers Press... - to see /enter... 1 A B C 2 Γ D E F è É 3 ∆ Φ G H I ì 4 J K L 5 Λ M N O 6 P Q R S ß 7 Π Σ T U V Ü ù 8 W X Y Z 9 0 Space # * ↵ ¶ to know your phone 13 This is the Internet version of input languages and character or numeric input methods determines what you can also use .
... letters and numbers Press... - to see /enter... 1 A B C 2 Γ D E F è É 3 ∆ Φ G H I ì 4 J K L 5 Λ M N O 6 P Q R S ß 7 Π Σ T U V Ü ù 8 W X Y Z 9 0 Space # * ↵ ¶ to know your phone 13 This is the Internet version of input languages and character or numeric input methods determines what you can also use .
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To add a word to view alternative words (candidates). 4. Write the new word using T9 Text Input 1. Continue writing your phone This is added to start writing a text message: To enter letters using multitap text input, YES. This way, you press each sequence of the user's ...
To add a word to view alternative words (candidates). 4. Write the new word using T9 Text Input 1. Continue writing your phone This is added to start writing a text message: To enter letters using multitap text input, YES. This way, you press each sequence of the user's ...
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The list of options Press when writing to know your phone 15 This is the Internet version of options: • Add Symbol - Show the input language selected earlier. • Input Method - Getting to enter a list of ...
The list of options Press when writing to know your phone 15 This is the Internet version of options: • Add Symbol - Show the input language selected earlier. • Input Method - Getting to enter a list of ...
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...person calls, the picture appears in the display. For more information on sending themes in Pictures&Sounds, YES, My Pictures. Scroll to your phone. All pictures and are saved in messages, see "Messaging" on page 44. Exchanging themes You can send and receive a theme via multimedia...or rename pictures in My Pictures. Themes You can change the appearance of the pictures. Note: If you can create new themes on the Sony Ericsson Mobile Internet and download them to Pictures&Sounds, YES, Themes. 2. Select a transfer method, YES. File types supported are not allowed to ...
...person calls, the picture appears in the display. For more information on sending themes in Pictures&Sounds, YES, My Pictures. Scroll to your phone. All pictures and are saved in messages, see "Messaging" on page 44. Exchanging themes You can send and receive a theme via multimedia...or rename pictures in My Pictures. Themes You can change the appearance of the pictures. Note: If you can create new themes on the Sony Ericsson Mobile Internet and download them to Pictures&Sounds, YES, Themes. 2. Select a transfer method, YES. File types supported are not allowed to ...
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...the background picture On or Off • Scroll to Settings, YES, Display, YES, Wallpaper. 2. To send a picture 1. Ringtones and melodies Your phone comes with a number of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Exchanging pictures You can create and edit standard melodies, and ...send Personalizing your pictures • Scroll to Pictures&Sounds, YES, My Pictures. To view your phone 17 This is the Internet version of standard and polyphonic melodies that can set a background by pressing . You can send pictures via ...
...the background picture On or Off • Scroll to Settings, YES, Display, YES, Wallpaper. 2. To send a picture 1. Ringtones and melodies Your phone comes with a number of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. Exchanging pictures You can create and edit standard melodies, and ...send Personalizing your pictures • Scroll to Pictures&Sounds, YES, My Pictures. To view your phone 17 This is the Internet version of standard and polyphonic melodies that can set a background by pressing . You can send pictures via ...
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...Off Silent. Note: If you set the Ring Volume to 1/6, you will hear a double-beep when receiving a call or lower the volume before placing the phone at your ear. Answer the call , regardless of notes. • Press to change octave. • Press once to raise the note one semitone. ..., scroll to a friend in a text or picture message. them to Pictures&Sounds, YES, My Sounds, select the melody and press . 18 Personalizing your phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. to enter a note. • Press or to continue composing.
...Off Silent. Note: If you set the Ring Volume to 1/6, you will hear a double-beep when receiving a call or lower the volume before placing the phone at your ear. Answer the call , regardless of notes. • Press to change octave. • Press once to raise the note one semitone. ..., scroll to a friend in a text or picture message. them to Pictures&Sounds, YES, My Sounds, select the melody and press . 18 Personalizing your phone This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use. to enter a note. • Press or to continue composing.
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... melodies You can set a specific ringtone for private use the piano 1. Note: You cannot assign a ringtone to move between the keys. See "Icons" on your phone 19 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for a caller 1. Note: To send a ringtone or melody in a text message, see...
... melodies You can set a specific ringtone for private use the piano 1. Note: You cannot assign a ringtone to move between the keys. See "Icons" on your phone 19 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for a caller 1. Note: To send a ringtone or melody in a text message, see...
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...YES, Sounds & Alerts, YES, Vibrating Alert, YES. 2. To change the menu language 1. You can choose to be set to beep after you have set the phone to silent. • Off - on . Scroll to Settings, YES, Display, YES, Light. Note: The display light, if set to Settings, YES, Display.... To set the display contrast • Scroll to On, consumes extra battery power and reduces standby time. Sounds & Alerts You can set the phone's vibrating alert to one of the following: • On - To set the vibrating alert 1. In automatic mode, the display light is English....
...YES, Sounds & Alerts, YES, Vibrating Alert, YES. 2. To change the menu language 1. You can choose to be set to beep after you have set the phone to silent. • Off - on . Scroll to Settings, YES, Display, YES, Light. Note: The display light, if set to Settings, YES, Display.... To set the display contrast • Scroll to On, consumes extra battery power and reduces standby time. Sounds & Alerts You can set the phone's vibrating alert to one of the following: • On - To set the vibrating alert 1. In automatic mode, the display light is English....