Text messaging SMS, Messaging, Contact Alerts | Sony Ericsson Z525a

Messaging

To edit a contact alert

Contact Alerts inform you when a contact is available.

1From standby, select PTT Menu } PTT Settings

} Contact Alerts.

2Highlight contact(s).

3 } Mark } Save.

4 You will receive a text notification and hear a tone when the contact is available.

Messaging

Text messaging, picture messaging, voice messaging, email, IM.

Your phone supports various messaging services. Please contact Cingular about the services you can use or for more information, visit www.SonyEricsson.com/support.

Text messaging (SMS)

Text messages can contain simple pictures, animations, melodies and sound effects.

If you send a text message to a group, you are charged for each member of that group.Check with your service plan or service provider for details.

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 SmartChip.

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Sony Ericsson Z525a manual Text messaging SMS, Messaging, To edit a contact alert, Contact Alerts, Mark Save

Contents

Page Contents Sony Ericsson Page Assembling the phone Instruction symbolsSmartChip To insert SmartChip and battery SmartChip and battery informationGetting started PIN Personal Identity Number To charge the battery To make and receive calls Setup WizardTurning on the phone and making calls To turn on the phone To replace the front covers Replacing Style-Up coversTo replace the back cover Getting to know your phone Phone Messaging Overview, menu External display Keys and navigationKeys and buttons Standby screen and main menu Status bar Press and release to access your PTT contact list To edit a navigation key shortcut ShortcutsPhone language Writing languages Create New Msg. Text Message Entering lettersInput Writing Language Dictionary More SymbolsMy Stuff To add words to the T9 Text Input To create a subfolder Light EffectsTo use a file from My Stuff To select all files in a folder To move a file to a folder To use the loudspeaker before a To change the ear speaker volumeTo make a call Networks Automatic redialing Receiving calls Address Book Making international callsEmergency calls To add a SmartChip contact To select default contacts To add a phone contact To edit a phone contact Updating contactsTo activate ask to save To call a phone contact Sending contacts Copying contacts Voicemail Call listSpeed dialing Record names Settings the General tab Voice ControlVoice control To activate voice dialing To make a call with a handsfree Voice dialingTo turn the caller name on or off To make a call from the phone Commands Record voice answer commandsTo re-record a voice command To answer a call using voice More than one call Forwarding calls Conference call Conference callsTo make a second call To join the two calls into a Two voice lines Accept callsMy numbers Fixed dialing Restricted dialing Additional calling functions Call time and costGroups Welcome to PTT Business cards To confirm Push to Talk is on Push to Talk TipsPTT Key Lock Available indicates the contact is available to talk IconsPersonal availability Individual contact availability To add a PTT contact Getting StartedPTT Key PTT Contacts To add a PTT group To accept a PTT invitationTo edit an existing contact or group To receive a PTT call PTT callsTo make a PTT call To make a Quick Group Call Cellular Call How a PTT call worksCall Waiting To change a Push to Talk Call to a Contact List options SpeakerphonePTT functions PTT history To change your PTT name PTT settingsTo alter your availability Contact Alerts Text messaging SMSMessaging To edit a contact alert To call a number in a text message To set the service center numberTo insert an item in a text message To write and send a text message Saved Messages Messaging Settings Text Message MaxLong messages Messaging Inbox More Save Message To check the delivery status of a sent message To set a default text message optionMultimedia messages MMS To set a message option for a specific message To create and send an MMS message To set a default message optionTo make a call while creating an MMS message To save items from an MMS message Voice messagesMessaging Create New Msg. Voice Receiving voice messages Setting Up Mobile Email To reply to an email message To write and send an email messageTo send, receive and read email Messages To delete an email message IMAP4 To save an email messageTo save several email messages Instant Messaging IM To use the zoom Before you start To switch between video and photoTo adjust brightness To take pictures and video clips To send a picture PicturesTo send and play video clips To view information about a picture To view your picturesTo use a picture To display pictures in a slide show To receive and save a picture Media playerEntertainment Exchanging pictures To add files to a playlist To change play modeTo play music and videos To create a playlist Settings Settings Connectivity tab StreamingTo select a data account To select a ringtone To set the vibrating alert To stream video and audio To set the ringtone volumeRingtones and melodies To stream saved music and videos To turn on light effects MusicDJTo compose a melody To edit a previously created melody VideoDJ To listen to your recordings Sound recorderTo start a sound recording To trim a video clip Games Themes To stop browsing SettingsTo select an Internet profile To start browsing MEdia Net More Bookmarks and select Options when browsingUsing bookmarks To work with bookmarks To select a profile for Java To clear the password listTo download from Wap.sonyericsson.com To check the certificates in your SynchronizingTo turn on a secure connection WAP To select sync order for names To enter the remote synchronization Bluetooth wirelessSettings Technology To add a device to your phone To turn Bluetooth onTo organize your list of devices To enter a phone name To save powerUsing Bluetooth To send an item Call with a handsfree To direct sound when answering aTo transfer sound when using a Handsfree To select remote control To connect two devices To send an item using the infrared port example a contactInfrared port To turn the infrared port on Calendar Alarm clockTo set an alarm Time and date To set when reminders should sound To view your calendar contentTo view an appointment To view a task TasksTo send an appointment To add a new task Profiles Stopwatch Startup screen Timer CalculatorBrightness Java applications To set the screen size for a Java SmartChip lockTo set permissions for a Java Application Phone lock Code memo To change the passcode To reset code memoTo open code memo for the first time To add a new code My phone Have problems with memoryCharging the phone Some menu options appear in grey Cannot use SMS/text messages on Cannot charge the phone or batteryCannot turn on the phone Phone turns itself off Phone cannot be detected by To reset the phoneOther users via Bluetooth Cannot use the Internet/WAP Codes do not match Emerg. Calls Only Insert Correct SmartChip No Netw. CoverageWrong PIN/Wrong PIN2 PIN Blocked/PIN2 Blocked Phone Lock Code Service and supportCharging-Non-standard Battery Important Information Phone Locked Important Information Important Information Children Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Battery Power supply ChargerPersonal medical devices Efficient use DrivingEmergency calls Antenna Important Information End User Licence Agreement Disposing of the battery Conditions Limited WarrantyOur warranty What we will do Sony Ericsson European Union EU FCC Statement Declaration of Conformity Index Bluetooth Answering Date, setting From text messages Safety guidelinesSaving On if silent Setup wizard Writing languages Zoom Wallpaper WAP See Internet 63 wizard Setup Writing100