Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Contents
Getting started 4
Make and receive the first call.
Sony Ericsson T290i
Using Mobile Internet 56
WAP browser, bookmarks.
Getting to know your phone 7
Key functions, quick keys, entering letters and characters.
More features 60
Events, alarm clock, stopwatch, timer, games.
Personalizing your phone 21
Choose ring signal, theme and other settings.
Security 63
SIM card lock, phone lock.
Calling 28
Use the phonebook, call options.
Troubleshooting 65
Why doesn't the phone work the way I want?
Setting up Mobile Internet 42
Set up internet and e-mail.
Additional information 67
Sony Ericsson Consumer Web site, safe and efficient use, warranty, declaration of conformity.
Messaging 47
Chat, e-mail, text and picture messaging.
Icons 75
What do the icons mean?
Index 79
Contents
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Sony Ericsson T290i
GSM 900/1800
Please read the Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use and the Limited Warranty chapters before you use your mobile phone. Your mobile phone has the capability to download, store and forward additional content, e. g. The use of such content may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties, including but not limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws. [. . . ] © Print only for private use.
To send a text message (SMS) to an e-mail address via your network operator, you need to set: · an e-mail gateway phone number. Note: Some advanced settings that are described in the following instructions are not necessarily mandatory; please consult your network operator or service provider for more information. A data account includes connection settings for access to a server at your service provider, for example via WAP (Mobile Internet) or via e-mail (Internet). A WAP profile includes user settings that allow WAP browsing and picture messaging. An e-mail account includes user settings that allow e-mail messaging direct from your phone, such as those provided by your Internet service provider. Alternatively, e-mail via WAP includes user settings that also allow e-mail messaging, such as those provided by your Internet service provider. Note: Check with your WAP service provider if their site supports e-mail.
Data account settings You can have several data accounts saved in your phone, with different settings for different purposes. The main setting for a data account is the Account type (connection method). Tip: If there are no data account or WAP profile settings in your phone, you can enter data account settings when you enter WAP profile settings. See Web services, YES, Options, YES, WAP profiles, YES, New profile, YES, Enter a name, YES, Connect using, YES, New account, YES. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) allows fast and efficient access where you can always be online. Note: You need a subscription that supports GPRS.
Setting up Mobile Internet
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GPRS settings that are available: · APN (Access point name address) the address of the external data network you want to connect to, either an IP address or a text string. · User id your user id to log on to the external data network. · Password your password to log on to the external data network. · Passwd request (Password request) if this setting is on, you are asked for a password each time you log on to the external data network. · Allow calls (Preferred service) if you want to be able to accept incoming calls during a GPRS session, select Automatic. · IP address the IP address that the phone uses when communicating with the network. If you do not enter an address, the network provides you with a temporary IP address. · DNS address if the network does not provide the IP address to the DNS server automatically, you may enter it here. Consult your network operator.
GSM settings include some settings that are similar to GPRS settings and some that are GSM-specific as follows: · Phone number the phone number of your Internet service provider. · Data rate select the speed you want for the connection. [. . . ] If so, this is clearly shown on the valid proof of purchase.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet S-221 88 Lund, Sweden. declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAA-1001013-CN and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards 3GPP TS 51. 010-1, EN 301 489-7 and EN 60950, following the provisions of, Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment directive 99/5/EC with requirements covering EMC directive 89/336/EEC, and Low Voltage directive 73/23/EEC.
Lund, November 2004
Place & date of issue
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Hiroshi Yoshioka, Head of Product Business Unit GSM/UMTS
We fulfil the requirements of the R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC).
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Additional information
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Icons
The table below shows icons which may appear in standby or in the menus. You can access the Icon Glossary by scrolling to a particular menu or function and pressing . [. . . ]