Sony Ericsson Z502a manual Messages, Text messaging, To set the service center number

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Messages

Text messaging, picture messaging, email, My friends, messaging glossary.

Your phone supports various messaging services – text messaging, picture messaging, email and My Friends. Please contact your service provider for details on which services you can use.

On www.SonyEricsson.com/support you will find Getting Started Guides that will help you to get started with all the various messaging services.

Text messaging

Text messages are sent via SMS (Short Message Service). Text messages can contain pictures, animations, melodies and sound effects. Text messages can be sent to one person, several recipients or to a group of recipients that you have saved in the phonebook % 40 Groups.

If you send a text message to a group, you are charged for each member of that group.

Messages

Before you start

First make sure that the number of your service center is set. The number is supplied by your service provider and is usually saved on the SIM card.

To set the service center number

1} Messages } Settings } Text Message

} Service Center. If the service center number is saved on the SIM card, it is shown in the list.

2If there is no number in the list } Add and enter the number, including the international “+” sign and country code (by pressing and holding ) } Save.

Sending text messages

For information about entering letters

%15 Entering letters.

Some languages-specific characters use more space. For some languages you can deactivate National Chars. to save space. % 17 Options when entering letters.

To write and send a text message

1} Messages } Write New } Text Message.

2 Write your message } Continue. If you want to save the message for later, press } Yes to save it in Drafts.

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Contents Z502a Contents Sony Ericsson Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved Getting started AssemblySIM card and battery information Instruction iconsTo insert the SIM card and charge the battery Available services PIN Personal Identity NumberFirst-time use Make sure that the phone is charged before you turn it onTo turn on the phone Settings the General tab Setup Wizard Setup wizardTo start the setup wizard from the menu system To make and receive callsTo replace the outer covers Getting to know your phone Flip open viewGetting to know your phone Flip closed views ViewOverview, menu File Manager PhonebookNavigating the menus External displayPhone language Help textsShortcuts Entering letters To enter letters using multitap text inputMore options To edit a standby shortcutTo get… To enter letters using T9 Text InputExample Press . To enter a ‘C’, press and hold and pressTo select another writing method Options when entering lettersTo add words to the T9 dictionary File managerTo select several files To move a file to a folderTo create a subfolder File Manager and select a file More Mark SeveralQuick keys Using multitap text input Entering lettersHold Retrieve Making calls Using T9 Text InputCalling CallingReceiving calls Automatic redialing Making international callsTo make an emergency call Emergency callsPhonebook Advanced Memory StatusTo add a SIM number To select contacts or SIM numbers as your phonebookTo add a contact To add a picture or a personal ringtone to a contactUpdating the phonebook Copying contacts Sending contactsSynchronizing contacts Call listSpeed dialing Voicemail Voice controlTo turn the caller name On or Off Voice dialingTo activate voice dialing and record names To make a call from the phoneWhen the phone rings, say Answer and the call is connected Settings the General tab Voice Control Magic Word ActivateTo answer a call using voice commands Magic wordTo re-record a voice command To reject a call using voice commandsEditing your voice commands Tips when recording and using voice commandsForwarding calls More than one callPress Join Calls Conference callsTo join the two calls into a conference call To add a new participantTwo voice lines My numbersAccept calls To accept all calls Restricted dialingTo add numbers to the accepted callers list To activate or deactivate a call restrictionFixed dialing Call time and costCall priority service To change the priority for one call Closed user groupsAdditional calling functions To add a groupGroups Business cardsText messaging To set the service center numberMessages To write and send a text messageTo insert an item in a text message To insert a symbol in a text messageAdd Symbol To format the text in a text messageTo turn long messages on To save a message to the SIM cardTo save an item from a text message To create a templatePicture messages To set a default text message optionMessages Settings MMS Message Server To set a message option for a specific messageMore Send Messages To set a default message optionTo write and send a picture message To make a call while writing a picture messageTo delete several messages To select additional send optionsTo delete a message To delete all messagesTo use a predefined template for a picture message Messages Settings MMS Auto Download to view the followingEmail account settings Automatic downloadMessages Email Inbox Send & Receive Messages Email Settings New AccountTo create an email account manually To write and send an email messageTo save an email message To receive and read email messagesTo reply to an email message To save several email messagesTo delete an email message IMAP4 users Unmark. More Mark for DeletionTo set automatic log My FriendsTo log in to your My Friends server To edit the My Friends accountTo view the status of a contact To add a contact from the phonebookTo add a contact from a network server To change your own statusTo add a stranger to the list of contacts To enter a nicknameTo link a contact to the phonebook To block or unblock a contactArea information Messaging glossary Messages Settings Area Info ReceptionMessages Settings Area Info Cell Information To turn area information on or offProtocol select POP3 or IMAP4 Picture add or replace a picture from yourPictures folder Video add or replace a video clip from your Videos folderImaging Camera and video recorderImaging To record video clips To adjust brightnessTo take pictures To use the zoomCamera options Video optionsVideo Size Sending pictures and video clips Take a self-portraitSaving pictures and video clips To take and send a pictureFile Manager Pictures PicturesTo view your pictures Editing picturesEntertainment Media playerTo view a video clip To stream saved music and videosTo select data account To select a ringtone To set the ringtone volumeRingtones and melodies To turn the ringtone on or offTo edit a previously created melody Sound recorderTo compose a melody To send a melodyThemes Connectivity GamesInternet To stop browsing To select an Internet profileTo start browsing More Exit BrowserTo work with bookmarks Options when browsingUsing bookmarks Select an optionTo allow or clear cookies in your phone Connectivity Internet Services More Bookmarks Sony EricssonTo clear the password list To turn on a secure connection WAPSynchronizing Connect Internet Settings Security Trusted CertTo enter the remote synchronization settings To check the certificates in your phoneTime and date More featuresPC Applications To start the remote synchronizationTo add a new appointment To set an alarmCalendar To set reminders optionsTo view an appointment Organizer Calendar More and select one of the optionsTo send an appointment TasksTo search for appointments To add a new taskProfiles Stopwatch Calculator Timer Start-up screenDisplay light SIM card lockTo edit your PIN Phone lockTo unblock your SIM card To turn the SIM card lock on or offTo edit your phone lock code Code memoTo set the phone lock To open code memo for the first timeTo add a new code Online servicesTo reset code memo To change the passcodeTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTo reset the phone Insert correct SIM card Grey menu optionsInsert SIM Emergency calls onlyAdditional Information Additional InformationGuidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Hearing Aid Compatibility RatingRecommendations Antenna Efficient useRadio frequency RF exposure and SAR Driving Personal medical devicesPower supply Battery use and careDisposal of old electrical & electronic equipment Our warranty Limited WarrantyDisposing of the battery What we will doConditions European Union EU FCC Statement Icon Description IconsIcons Icon DescriptionYou have received a picture message Icons Index Accept calls Account settings, email 47 addingBattery IndexChanging Phone 14, 82 letters Key sound 64 keysLanguage Light, displayLocks Quick keys RecordingT9 text input entering letters 16 quick keys Unblocking Writing languages ZoomImportant Information United StatesImportant Information Canada Age and healthImportant Information Rest of the World