Contents
Sony Ericsson W810i Cingular
Getting started ................... 4
Connectivity ..................... 53
Assembly, SmartChip, battery, turning
Internet settings, synchronizing,
on, start-up menu, calls.
Bluetooth™ wireless technology,
infrared, USB cable.
Getting to know
your phone ........................ 10
More features ................... 60
Alarm clock, calendar, tasks, profiles,
Phone overview, use the menus, icons,
time and date, SmartChip lock, etc.
entering letters, my stuff.
Calling ............................... 20
Troubleshooting ............... 66
Why doesn’t the phone work the way
Calls, contacts, voice control,
I want?
call options.
Messaging ........................ 31
Important information ...... 72
Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site,
Text messaging, multimedia
service and support, safe and efficient
messaging, voice messaging,
use, end user licence agreement,
instant messaging.
warranty, declaration of conformity.
Imaging ............................. 38
Index ................................. 82
Camera, video recorder, pictures.
Entertainment ................... 43
Cingular Music, Walkman®, FM radio,
ringtones, MusicDJ™, VideoDJ™,
games and more.
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Getting started
More information and downloads are
available at www.SonyEricsson.com/
Assembly, SmartChip, battery, turning
support.
on, start-up menu, calls.
Assembly
Instruction symbols
Before you can use your phone you
The following instruction symbols
need to:
appear in this user guide:
• Insert the SmartChip.
Note
• Insert and charge the battery.
SmartChip and battery information
Indicates that a service
When you register as a subscriber
or function is network- or
with a network operator, you get a
subscription-dependent.
SmartChip. The SmartChip contains a
Contact your network operator
computer chip that keeps track of your
for details.
phone number, the services included
%
See also page...
in your subscription, and names and
numbers in your address book,
}
Use a selection or navigation
among other things.
key to scroll and select,
% 14 Navigation.
If you have used your SmartChip in
Press the navigation key center.
another phone, make sure that your
information is saved to the SmartChip
Press the navigation key up.
before you remove it. For example,
Press the navigation key down.
contacts may have been saved
in the phone memory.
Press the navigation key
to the left.
Press the navigation key
to the right.
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To insert SmartChip and battery
1 Remove the battery cover.
3 Insert the battery with the label side up
and the connectors facing each other.
2 Slide the SmartChip into its holder
4 Slide the battery cover into place.
with the gold contacts facing down.
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To charge the battery
3 Wait approximately 2.5 hours or until
the battery icon indicates that the
battery is fully charged. Press a key
1 Connect the charger to the phone.
to activate the screen.
The symbol on the charger plug must
face upwards.
2 It may take up to 30 minutes before
4 Remove the charger by pulling it out.
the battery icon appears on the screen.
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Battery
To insert and remove a Memory Stick
Some functions use more battery
PRO Duo™
power than others and may cause
a need for more frequent re-charging.
If talk time or standby time becomes
noticeably shorter, you may have
to replace the battery. Only use
approved batteries from Sony Ericsson
% 76 Battery.
Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Your phone supports Memory Stick
1 Carefully open the Memory Stick Duo
PRO Duo™. A Memory Stick adds
slot cover.
more storage space to your phone
2 Insert the Memory Stick in the slot.
to store, for example, music,
3 Press the edge of the Memory Stick
ringtones, video clips and pictures.
to release it from the slot.
With a Memory Stick you can share
PIN
your saved information by moving
or copying it to other Memory Stick
You may need a PIN (Personal Identity
compatible devices.
Number) to activate the services in
your phone. The PIN is associated
You can also use it as a portable
with your SmartChip, and not with the
memory for office documents,
phone. Your PIN is provided by your
and move documents between
network operator. When you enter
the phone and a computer.
your PIN, each digit appears as *,
unless your PIN starts with the same
digits as an emergency number,
for example 911. This allows for
emergency calls without entering
a PIN.
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If you make a mistake while entering
To turn on the phone
your PIN, delete the number by
pressing .
If you enter the wrong PIN three times
in a row, the SmartChip is blocked and
the message “PIN blocked” appears.
To unblock it, you need to enter your
PUK (Personal Unblocking Key)
% 64 SmartChip lock.
Light sensor
The phone’s built-in light sensor
automatically adapts the screen
and keypad brightness to suit
the surrounding lighting conditions.
Turning on the phone and
making calls
1 Press and hold
. The first start-up
may take a few minutes.
Make sure that the phone is charged
2 Enter your SmartChip PIN,
and your SmartChip is inserted before
if requested.
you turn it on. When you have turned
the phone on, you can use the setup
3 At first start-up, select the language
wizard to quickly and easily prepare
for your phone menus.
your phone for use.
4 } Yes if you want the setup wizard
to help you get started. Follow the
instructions to complete the setup.
More information
You can start the setup wizard from
the menu system at any time.
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To activate the setup wizard
2 } Address Book and select the
} Settings } the General tab
contact to call. Use
or
to select
} Setup Wizard.
a number.
3 When the phone rings } Answer or
Start-up menu
} Busy to send the call to voicemail.
When the start-up menu is activated,
each time you turn on the phone, you
Stereo handsfree headset
can select to listen to music only, with
phone network transmitters turned off.
This prevents disturbance of sensitive
equipment, for example, in an airplane
where calls and messages are
prohibited. You cannot make calls,
receive calls, or send messages,
etc. You can only use the Walkman®
player. If you have selected
Music Only, some limited functions
are still available such as the alarm,
calendar and task reminders.
Always follow regulations and flight crew
instructions with respect to onboard use
of electronic devices.
Headphones shown in the illustration
To activate the start-up menu
are not included in the box.
} Settings and scroll to the General
tab } Start-up Menu. Select Show.
You can connect other headphones
to your stereo handsfree headset
To make and receive calls
using the 3.5 mm jack.
1 Enter the phone number (with
international prefix and area code
You can still answer calls and use the
if applicable) } Call to make the call
microphone when other headphones
are in use.
and } End Call to end the call.
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Getting to know your phone
Phone overview, use the menus, icons, entering letters, my stuff.
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Document Outline

• Contents
• Getting started
• Getting to know your phone
• Calling
• Messaging
• Imaging
• Entertainment
• Connectivity
• More features
• Troubleshooting
• Important information
• Index

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