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For additional phone content, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. *Assumes eAAC+ encoded files This is as true as possible to get a suite of the original recording. Enjoy hours of the User's guide. © Print only for purchasing a Sony Ericsson W980 Walkman® phone. For product support, go to 8000* tracks - Thank you for private use. up to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to that of tools, free online storage, special offers, news and competitions at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone. and a sound that is the Internet version of music -
For additional phone content, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. *Assumes eAAC+ encoded files This is as true as possible to get a suite of the original recording. Enjoy hours of the User's guide. © Print only for purchasing a Sony Ericsson W980 Walkman® phone. For product support, go to 8000* tracks - Thank you for private use. up to www.sonyericsson.com/fun. Register now to that of tools, free online storage, special offers, news and competitions at www.sonyericsson.com/myphone. and a sound that is the Internet version of music -
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More for use . Music Desk Stand MDS-65 Designed for private use in the car. These accessories can be purchased separately but may not be available in speaker and FM radio antenna: Bring and share your phone Active Speaker MAS-100 Protective case with built-in every market. This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for rich sound. To view the full range go to www.sonyericsson.com/accessories. Accessories - Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone HCB-105 A portable handsfree solution for your music outdoors.
More for use . Music Desk Stand MDS-65 Designed for private use in the car. These accessories can be purchased separately but may not be available in speaker and FM radio antenna: Bring and share your phone Active Speaker MAS-100 Protective case with built-in every market. This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for rich sound. To view the full range go to www.sonyericsson.com/accessories. Accessories - Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone HCB-105 A portable handsfree solution for your music outdoors.
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Contents Getting started 6 Assembly 6 Turning on the phone 7 Help 8 Charging the battery 8 Phone overview 9 When the phone is closed 11 When the phone is open 12 Navigation 14 Memory 15 Phone language 15 Entering text 15 Walkman 17 Stereo portable handsfree 17 Walkman® player 17 PlayNow 21 TrackID 21 Online music and video clips.......... 21 Video player 22 Radio 22 MusicDJ 23 Record sound 23 Transferring and handling content 24 Handling content within the phone ....24 Sending content to another phone.....24 Transferring content to and from a computer 24 Using the...
Contents Getting started 6 Assembly 6 Turning on the phone 7 Help 8 Charging the battery 8 Phone overview 9 When the phone is closed 11 When the phone is open 12 Navigation 14 Memory 15 Phone language 15 Entering text 15 Walkman 17 Stereo portable handsfree 17 Walkman® player 17 PlayNow 21 TrackID 21 Online music and video clips.......... 21 Video player 22 Radio 22 MusicDJ 23 Record sound 23 Transferring and handling content 24 Handling content within the phone ....24 Sending content to another phone.....24 Transferring content to and from a computer 24 Using the...
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... questions 67 Error messages 69 Important information ...... 71 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use 73 Limited Warranty 77 FCC Statement 79 Declaration of Conformity for W980 80 Index 81 2 Contents This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
... questions 67 Error messages 69 Important information ...... 71 Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use 73 Limited Warranty 77 FCC Statement 79 Declaration of Conformity for W980 80 Index 81 2 Contents This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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... Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without notice. Lotus Notes is a trademark or a registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. SyncML is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. Sony Ericsson W980 Walkman® UMTS HSDPA 2100 GSM EDGE 850/900/1800/ 1900 This User guide is published by Gracenote Mobile MusicID™...
... Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without notice. Lotus Notes is a trademark or a registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. SyncML is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. Sony Ericsson W980 Walkman® UMTS HSDPA 2100 GSM EDGE 850/900/1800/ 1900 This User guide is published by Gracenote Mobile MusicID™...
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Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928, and 6,011,554; Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product, including any software contained therein, may not be downloaded, or otherwise exported or reexported (i) into, or to a national or resident of, or an entity in, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria (as such listing may be revised from time to time) or any other use. If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners may be implied for Sun™ Java™ J2ME™. End-user license agreement for any other 4 This is the ...
Nos. 5,818,437, 5,953,541, 5,187,480, 5,945,928, and 6,011,554; Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product, including any software contained therein, may not be downloaded, or otherwise exported or reexported (i) into, or to a national or resident of, or an entity in, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria (as such listing may be revised from time to time) or any other use. If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners may be implied for Sun™ Java™ J2ME™. End-user license agreement for any other 4 This is the ...
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State Department's Nonproliferation Sanctions List. Any rights not expressly granted herein are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone. Contact your network operator for details. > Use a selection or navigation key to the U.S. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be maintained from time to time by the United States government is subject to the restrictions as applicable. Instruction symbols These symbols may appear in DFARS 252.227-7013(c) (1) (ii) and FAR 52.227-19(c) (2) as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer ...
State Department's Nonproliferation Sanctions List. Any rights not expressly granted herein are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual phone. Contact your network operator for details. > Use a selection or navigation key to the U.S. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be maintained from time to time by the United States government is subject to the restrictions as applicable. Instruction symbols These symbols may appear in DFARS 252.227-7013(c) (1) (ii) and FAR 52.227-19(c) (2) as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer ...
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Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. To insert the SIM card To insert the battery 1 Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. 2 Slide the battery cover into place. 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Slide the SIM card into its holder with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. 6 Getting started Assembly Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIM card and the battery.
Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use. To insert the SIM card To insert the battery 1 Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. 2 Slide the battery cover into place. 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Slide the SIM card into its holder with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. 6 Getting started Assembly Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIM card and the battery.
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Before turning the phone off your subscription. You can save contacts on the SIM card before you must return to use the setup wizard while settings are downloaded. to standby. See To copy names and numbers to activate the services in a row, the SIM card is called standby. Standby After you enter your phone. This view is blocked. Your phone is now ready for private use . See SIM card lock on page 65. Getting started 7 This is supplied by your PIN, the name of the User's guide. © Print only for use . Your PIN is the Internet version of the network operator ...
Before turning the phone off your subscription. You can save contacts on the SIM card before you must return to use the setup wizard while settings are downloaded. to standby. See To copy names and numbers to activate the services in a row, the SIM card is called standby. Standby After you enter your phone. This view is blocked. Your phone is now ready for private use . See SIM card lock on page 65. Getting started 7 This is supplied by your PIN, the name of the User's guide. © Print only for use . Your PIN is the Internet version of the network operator ...
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To view tips and tricks 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Setup wizard. 2 Select Tips and tricks. You can interrupt the charging without damaging the battery. 8 Getting started guides and more or less than 2.5 hours. To view the phone demonstration • From standby select Menu > Entertainment > Demo tour. You can charge the battery at www.sonyericsson.com/support. You can use . In some cases, Info appears under Options. To charge the battery 1 Connect the charger to fully charge the battery. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to the phone. To view...
To view tips and tricks 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Setup wizard. 2 Select Tips and tricks. You can interrupt the charging without damaging the battery. 8 Getting started guides and more or less than 2.5 hours. To view the phone demonstration • From standby select Menu > Entertainment > Demo tour. You can charge the battery at www.sonyericsson.com/support. You can use . In some cases, Info appears under Options. To charge the battery 1 Connect the charger to fully charge the battery. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to the phone. To view...
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Phone overview 1 Video call camera 2 Screen 3 Selection keys 4 Call key 5 Activity menu key 6 Walkman® key 7 Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable 8 Ear speaker 9 End key 10 C key (Clear) 11 On/off key 12 Navigation key Getting started 9 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
Phone overview 1 Video call camera 2 Screen 3 Selection keys 4 Call key 5 Activity menu key 6 Walkman® key 7 Connector for charger, handsfree and USB cable 8 Ear speaker 9 End key 10 C key (Clear) 11 On/off key 12 Navigation key Getting started 9 This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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13 Music sync light 14 External navigation key 15 External display 16 Indicator light 17 Camera lens 18 Volume keys 19 External applications key 20 Key lock 10 Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
13 Music sync light 14 External navigation key 15 External display 16 Indicator light 17 Camera lens 18 Volume keys 19 External applications key 20 Key lock 10 Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use.
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External navigation key response You can set the external navigation key response 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the Sounds & alerts tab > Key response > Touch options. 2 Select an option. • Press . To set if the phone should sound or vibrate when you press the external navigation key. Getting started 11 This is closed : • Walkman® player • Standby • Radio To activate the external display • If the phone is open, close it. • If the phone is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use an application ...
External navigation key response You can set the external navigation key response 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the Sounds & alerts tab > Key response > Touch options. 2 Select an option. • Press . To set if the phone should sound or vibrate when you press the external navigation key. Getting started 11 This is closed : • Walkman® player • Standby • Radio To activate the external display • If the phone is open, close it. • If the phone is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for private use an application ...
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When the phone is open . Menu overview PlayNow™* Camera Radio Internet* Messaging Write new Inbox Email Drafts Outbox Sent messages Saved messages My friends* Call voicemail Templates Manage messages Settings Contacts Myself New contact Entertainment Online services* TrackID™ Location services Games VideoDJ™ PhotoDJ™ MusicDJ™ Remote control Record sound Demo tour Media Photo Music Video Games TV Web feeds Settings WALKMAN 12 Getting started This is open The menu is available from standby when the phone is the Internet version of the User's guide. © ...
When the phone is open . Menu overview PlayNow™* Camera Radio Internet* Messaging Write new Inbox Email Drafts Outbox Sent messages Saved messages My friends* Call voicemail Templates Manage messages Settings Contacts Myself New contact Entertainment Online services* TrackID™ Location services Games VideoDJ™ PhotoDJ™ MusicDJ™ Remote control Record sound Demo tour Media Photo Music Video Games TV Web feeds Settings WALKMAN 12 Getting started This is open The menu is available from standby when the phone is the Internet version of the User's guide. © ...
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and subscription-dependent. ** You can use . For more information, see Navigation on page 14. Calls** All Answered Settings** General Profiles Time & date Language Update service Voice control New events Shortcuts Flight mode Security Setup wizard Accessibility* Phone status Master reset Sounds & alerts Ring volume Ringtone Silent mode Increasing ring Vibrating alert Message alert Key response Dialled Missed Organizer File manager** Alarms Applications Video call Calendar Tasks Notes Synchronization Timer Stopwatch Calculator Code memo Display Wallpaper Main menu layout Theme ...
and subscription-dependent. ** You can use . For more information, see Navigation on page 14. Calls** All Answered Settings** General Profiles Time & date Language Update service Voice control New events Shortcuts Flight mode Security Setup wizard Accessibility* Phone status Master reset Sounds & alerts Ring volume Ringtone Silent mode Increasing ring Vibrating alert Message alert Key response Dialled Missed Organizer File manager** Alarms Applications Video call Calendar Tasks Notes Synchronization Timer Stopwatch Calculator Code memo Display Wallpaper Main menu layout Theme ...
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To select actions on the screen • Press the left or right. To scroll between tabs • Press the navigation key left , centre or right selection key. Shortcuts You can use navigation key shortcuts • From standby press , , or to go directly to a function. 14 Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for example, edit. Navigation To navigate the phone menus 1 From standby select Menu. 2 Use the navigation key to delete items such as numbers, letters, pictures and sounds. To end a function • Press . To delete...
To select actions on the screen • Press the left or right. To scroll between tabs • Press the navigation key left , centre or right selection key. Shortcuts You can use navigation key shortcuts • From standby press , , or to go directly to a function. 14 Getting started This is the Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for example, edit. Navigation To navigate the phone menus 1 From standby select Menu. 2 Use the navigation key to delete items such as numbers, letters, pictures and sounds. To end a function • Press . To delete...
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missed calls and new messages. • Running apps - applications that are saved in dictionary. Phone language You can select a language to use in the background. • My shortcuts - Entering text You can transfer content between the phone and a computer. The Main menu layout must be set to the Internet. add your phone. See To change the phone language 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Language > Phone language. 2 Select an option. quick access to Grid. Memory You can choose to enter text. You can save text messages, picture messages and ...
missed calls and new messages. • Running apps - applications that are saved in dictionary. Phone language You can select a language to use in the background. • My shortcuts - Entering text You can transfer content between the phone and a computer. The Main menu layout must be set to the Internet. add your phone. See To change the phone language 1 From standby select Menu > Settings > the General tab > Language > Phone language. 2 Select an option. quick access to Grid. Memory You can choose to enter text. You can save text messages, picture messages and ...
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To enter text using multitap 1 From standby select, for example, Menu > Messaging > Write new > Text message. 2 If is displayed, press and hold down to change to add a space. repeatedly until the desired letter appears. 4 When a word is not displayed, press and hold down to change to a symbol and select Insert. To enter text using multitap input and select Insert. 16 Getting started This is not the first letter on the key. To enter a symbol 1 When you enter text, select Options > Add symbol. 2 Scroll to T9 Text Input. 3 Press each key only once, even if...
To enter text using multitap 1 From standby select, for example, Menu > Messaging > Write new > Text message. 2 If is displayed, press and hold down to change to add a space. repeatedly until the desired letter appears. 4 When a word is not displayed, press and hold down to change to a symbol and select Insert. To enter text using multitap input and select Insert. 16 Getting started This is not the first letter on the key. To enter a symbol 1 When you enter text, select Options > Add symbol. 2 Scroll to T9 Text Input. 3 Press each key only once, even if...
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... Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for more information. To minimize the player • When the phone is open and closed. Use Sony Ericsson Media Manager to transfer content to and from your music • Press . See Transferring content to and from a computer on page 24 for private use...
... Internet version of the User's guide. © Print only for more information. To minimize the player • When the phone is open and closed. Use Sony Ericsson Media Manager to transfer content to and from your music • Press . See Transferring content to and from a computer on page 24 for private use...
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Clear stereo and clear bass Clear stereo and clear bass are activated when you to increase the volume. with a flick of the User's guide. © Print only for private use the same action to the next track. To go to the left. To decrease the volume, repeat the action in front of you facing upwards. 2 Press and hold down and bend your arm upwards towards you set the equalizer manually. 18 Walkman® This is the Internet version of your wrist to go to the previous track, use . To shuffle tracks To change the volume • When the phone is closed and the music is playing, ...
Clear stereo and clear bass Clear stereo and clear bass are activated when you to increase the volume. with a flick of the User's guide. © Print only for private use the same action to the next track. To go to the left. To decrease the volume, repeat the action in front of you facing upwards. 2 Press and hold down and bend your arm upwards towards you set the equalizer manually. 18 Walkman® This is the Internet version of your wrist to go to the previous track, use . To shuffle tracks To change the volume • When the phone is closed and the music is playing, ...