Sony W508 User's Guide

ContentsGetting started...5Assembly...5Turning on the phone...6Help.

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Menu overview*PlayNow™CameraRadioCalls**AllAnsweredDialledMissedInternetMessagingWrite newInbox/ConversationsMessagesEmailIMCall voicemailContactsMyse

Edit line namesCallsSpeed dialSmart searchDivert callsSwitch to line 2Manage callsTime & costShow/hide my no.HandsfreeOpen to answerConnectivityBl

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

3Scroll to a menu option and selectShortc..Main menu shortcutsMenu numbering starts from the top lefticon and moves across and then downrow by row.To

To insert a memory card•Remove the battery cover and insertthe memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.Phone languageYou can select a

To enter text using multitap1From standby select, for example,Menu > Messaging > Write new >Message.2If is displayed, press and hold down t

To answer a call•Press .To reject a call•Press .To change the ear speaker volumeduring a call•Press the volume key up or down.To mute the microphone

Video callYou can share experiences with friendsand family as they happen or save themto share later. You see the person youare talking to on your scr

2Scroll to New contact and selectOptions > Advanced > Default contacts.3Select an option.Phone contactsPhone contacts can contain names,phone nu

Messaging...43Text and picture messages...43Conversations...44Voice messages...

3Select an option.To copy names and numbers to theSIM card1Select Menu > Contacts.2Scroll to New contact and selectOptions > Advanced > Copy

2Scroll to Myself and select Open.3Scroll to an option and edit theinformation.4Select Save.To add your own business card1Select Menu > Contacts.2S

To enter your voicemail number1Select Menu > Messaging > Messages> Settings > the Message settings tab >Voicemail number.2Enter the num

ongoing call on hold, while you make oranswer a second call. You can alsoswitch between the two calls. Youcannot answer a third call withoutending one

5Repeat this task to add moreparticipants.To release a participant1Select Options > Release party.2Select the participant to release.To have a priv

2Select an option.3Select Activate.4Enter your password and select OK.Call time and costDuring a call, the phone shows howlong you have been talking.

You can use the media player keys tocontrol the Walkman™ player when thephone is closed. The keys must beunlocked. For information on how tounlock the

To shuffle tracks•When the phone is closed and music isplaying, press and hold down andshake your phone.To change the volume1When the phone is close

5Select Add to add the marked tracks tothe playlist.SensMe™With SensMe™ you can createplaylists in two ways, by mood or fromall the tracks in your pho

To access audio books•When the phone is open, select Menu> Media > Music > Audio books.You can find audio books in formatsother than M4B and

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TrackID™TrackID™ is a music recognitionservice. You can search for title, artistand album name for a track you hearplaying through a loudspeaker or on

RadioYou can use the media player keys tocontrol the radio when the phone isclosed. The keys must be unlocked.For information on how to unlock thekeys

To switch between saved channels•When the phone is closed, press andhold down or .MusicDJ™You can compose and edit your ownmelodies to use as ringt

ImagingYou can take photos and record videoclips to view, save or send. You findsaved photos and video clips in Mediaand in File manager.Using the cam

To use zoom•Press or .When taking a photo, zoom is availableonly in VGA picture size.To adjust brightness•Press the volume key up or down.To view p

To view photos on a map1Select Menu > Media > Photo > Cameraalbum.2Select a month.3Scroll to a photo and select View.4Select Options > Vie

Photoshop™ Album Starter Edition. Itis available for download atwww.sonyericsson.com/support.Use Media Go™ to transfer content toand from your phone.

7Enter the Web address and title.8Select Save.9Select a Web site from the list.10Enter text.11Select Continue > Send.To send video clips saved in y

Transferring andhandling contentYou can transfer and handle contentsuch as pictures and music.You are not allowed to exchange somecopyright-protected

Using a USB cableYou can connect your phone to acomputer with a USB cable tosynchronise, transfer and back upphone content and use your phone asa mode

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2Select a region and country.3Select Software downloads.4Select a phone from the list.5Select Read more and download underMedia Go™.6Select Download n

Before using Bluetooth wirelesstechnologyYou must turn on the Bluetoothfunction to communicate with otherdevices. You may also have to pair yourphone

2Select an option. In phone transferssound to the phone. In handsfreetransfers sound to the handsfree.You need to answer the call with thephone key fo

MessagingText and picture messagesMessages can contain text, pictures,sound effects, animations, andmelodies. You can also create and usetemplates for

2Scroll to a message and selectOptions > Save message.To view a message from the inbox1Select Menu > Messaging > Inbox.2Scroll to the message

3Write a message and select Send.Voice messagesYou can send and receive a soundrecording as a voice message.The sender and recipient must have asubscr

To receive and read an emailmessage1Select Menu > Messaging > Email >Inbox > Options > Check new email.2Scroll to the message and selec

To enter Instant messaging serversettings1Select Menu > Messaging > IM >Configure.2Scroll to a setting and select Add.To log in to the Instan

2Select an option.Conversation history is saved betweenlog out and when you log in again to letyou return to chat messages fromprevious conversations.

History pagesYou can view Web pages you havebrowsed.To view history pages•Select Menu > Internet > Options > Goto > History.More browser f

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2Select Options > Advanced > Keypadmode > Shortcuts.Internet security andcertificatesYour phone supports secure browsing.Certain Internet ser

Web feeds in standbyYou can show news updates on thestandby screen.To show Web feeds in standby1Select Menu > Media > Web feeds.2Scroll to a fee

SynchronisingYou can synchronise in two differentways. You can synchronise your phoneusing a computer program or you cansynchronise using an Internet

your phone, you can startsynchronising.For usage details, see theSony Ericsson PC Suite Help sectiononce the software has been installed onyour comput

To view the current software in thephone1Select Menu > Settings > General >Update service.2Select Software version.Update Service using the p

you, you may be able to view yourapproximate location on a map.You can get more exact informationabout your location with a GPSaccessory supported by

To cancel the alarm1Select Menu > Organiser > Alarms.2Scroll to an alarm and select Turn off.The alarm in silent modeYou can set the alarm not t

4Select an option.A reminders option set in calendar affectsa reminders option set in tasks.NotesYou can make notes and save them.You can also show a

Time and dateTo set the time1Select Menu > Settings > General >Time & date > Time.2Enter the time and select Save.To set the date1Sele

To turn off the ringtone•Press and then press and holddown .The alarm signal is not affected.To set the vibrating alert1Select Menu > Settings &

To insert the battery.1.21Insert the battery with the label side upand the connectors facing each other.2Attach the battery cover.Turning on the phone

Java application screen sizeSome Java applications are designedfor a specific screen size. For moreinformation, contact the applicationvendor.To set t

3Enter a new four-to-eight-digit PIN andselect OK.4Re-enter the new PIN and select OK.If Codes do not match appears, youentered the new PIN incorrectl

To change the front cover.2.11Lift the front cover off from the notchwhich is located on the right side of theflip.2Put the new front cover on top of

TroubleshootingSome problems can be fixed usingUpdate Service. Using Update Serviceon regular basis will optimize thephone’s performance. See UpdateSe

You can download settings using thesetup wizard or by going towww.sonyericsson.com/support.To download settings1Select Menu > Settings > User he

The phone does not ring or rings toosoftlyMake sure that Silent mode has notbeen set to On. See To turn off theringtone on page 59.Check the ringtone

Error messagesInsert SIMThere is no SIM card in your phone oryou may have inserted it incorrectly.See To insert the SIM card on page 5.The SIM card co

IndexAactivity menu ...14alarms ...55answering service ...

Ffile manager ...38flight mode ...53fliplocking ...

Oonlinemusic ...30video clips ...30Ppan and zoomWeb pages ...

see and call an emergency numberwithout entering a PIN.If you enter the wrong PIN three times ina row, the SIM card is blocked. See SIMcard lock on pa

speed dialling ...21standby ...7notes ...

To charge the battery1Connect the charger to the phone. Ittakes approximately 2.5 hours to fullycharge the battery. Press a key to viewthe screen.2Rem

Phone overview1 Video call camera*1234567891011122 Ear speaker3 Screen4 Selection keys5 Call key6 Activity menu key7 Microphone8 Connector for charger