Sony Ericsson K550i 88

Possible cause: The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.

Solution: Try another battery and charger for the same phone model, or visit your retailer and ask them to verify if the battery and charger are working properly.

The phone turns itself off Possible cause: The button has been pushed unintentionally.

Solution: Turn on the automatic key lock, or lock the keypad manually

%85 Keypad lock.

Possible cause: The battery connection is poor.

Solution: Make sure the battery is inserted correctly % 5 To insert SIM card and battery.

I cannot use SMS/text messages on my phone

Possible cause: Settings are missing or incorrect.

Solution: Contact your network operator to find out the correct SMS service centre setting

%39 Text messaging (SMS).

I cannot use MMS/picture messages on my phone

Possible cause: Your subscription does not include data capability.

Solution: Please contact your network operator.

Possible cause: Settings are missing or incorrect.

Solution: % 6 Help in your phone or go to www.sonyericsson.com/support, select a region and country/region, the phone setup tab and your phone model. Then select “Picture messaging (MMS)” and follow the instructions % 68 Settings.

I cannot use the Internet Possible cause: Your subscription does not include data capability.

Solution: Please contact your network operator.

Possible cause: Internet settings are missing or incorrect.

Solution: % 6 Help in your phone or go to www.sonyericsson.com/support, select a region and country/region, the phone setup tab and your phone model. Then select “Mobile Internet (WAP)” and follow the instructions

88Troubleshooting

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Contents

Contents Sony Ericsson K550i Additional information Getting started Entertainment Getting to know Sony Ericsson Instruction symbols Getting started Assembly SIM card and battery Turning on your phone Help in your phone Flight mode menu Making calls Activity menu PC Suite software Take pictures or record video clips Your personal Web page Getting to know the phone Phone overview Page Menu overview Page Navigation Page Status bar Shortcuts Phone language Entering letters To enter letters using T9™ Text Input 1For example, to write the word “Jane” press 2If the word shown is the one you want or repeatedly to view alternative words. Accept a word and add a Chinese input Stroke input 20Getting to know the phone Components Using components is a fast method for entering complex characters For example, to enter “ 信息 ” 1Enter “ ”, “ ” and “ ” 2Move the cursor to “ 信 ”, press Pinyin input File manager Page Page Calling Making and receiving calls Emergency calls Contacts Default contacts To select default contacts 1} Contacts } More } Options } Advanced } Default contacts 2} Phone contacts or SIM contacts and ringtones to contacts. Use Using contacts When English has been selected as the phone language 1} Contacts. Scroll to the contact you want to call To call a SIM contact is default and when the contact is highlighted press Call list Synchronizing contacts Speed dial with pictures Voice control Voicemail New voice Caller name Hear your recorded contact name when you receive a call from that contact To turn the caller name on or off }Voice control } Play caller name Diverting calls More than one call Conference calls Two voice lines My numbers Accept calls Restricted dialling Fixed dialling Call time and cost Additional calling functions Groups Business cards Messaging Text messaging (SMS) To insert an item in a text message 1When writing your message } More } Add item 2Select an option and then an item, for example, a picture Receiving text messages Activity menu To delete a message 1} Messaging and select a folder 2Select the message to delete and press To save or delete several messages Picture messaging (MMS) Page Voice messages Email Page To write and send an email message 1} Messaging } Email } Write new 2} Add to enter the recipient field Enter email addr to type an email address My friends To send a chat message from My friends tab and select a contact from the list 2} Chat and type your message } Send Status To set who will see your status Area and cell information Imaging Camera and video recorder Camera settings When you are in the viewfinder To use the zoom Use volume buttons to zoom in and out To adjust brightness Transferring pictures Camera album printing Pictures and video clips Page PhotoDJ™ Themes Entertainment Stereo portable handsfree Music and video player When playing music Minimize •Press and hold to exit Transferring music •Windows 2000 SP4 or To transfer files with the USB cable provided %76 Transferring files using the USB cable Browsing files Browse music files and video clips: •Artists – lists music files you have transferred using Disc2Phone Page TrackID™ Radio PlayNow™ Ringtones and melodies MusicDJ™ VideoDJ™ Sound recorder Games Applications Connectivity Settings Using Internet Page Page RSS reader Synchronizing Bluetooth™ wireless technology To add a device to your phone to search for available devices. Make sure the other device is visible 2Select a device from the list 3Enter a passcode, if required To allow connection or edit your device list Page Transferring files using the USB cable •Windows Explorer to drag and drop files between your memory card and computer •Sony Disc2Phone to transfer music to your memory card To disconnect the USB cable safely 2Remove the USB cable from your phone To use phone mode Update service More features Alarms Calendar Tasks Notes Timer Stopwatch Calculator Code memo Profiles Time and date SIM card lock Phone lock Keypad lock Start-upscreen Brightness Troubleshooting Page Page The phone cannot be detected by other users via Bluetooth™ wireless technology Possible cause: You have not turned the Bluetooth function on Reset settings To reset the phone 1} Settings } the General tab } Master reset Page Page Important information Page Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use CHILDREN Power supply (Charger) 94Important information Personal medical devices Driving Emergency calls Antenna Efficient use Radio frequency (RF) exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Accessible Solutions/Special Needs 96Important information Disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment Disposing of the battery Memory Card Accessories End User Licence Agreement Limited Warranty OUR WARRANTY 98Important information WHAT WE WILL DO CONDITIONS FCC Statement Declaration of Conformity Index handsfree cookies and passwords 15 10 lock text voice music transferring phone 55 72–73 tasks 80–81 templates