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Internet

If you cannot use the Internet, see I cannot use Internet-based services.

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History pages
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File transfers
Web feeds

To start browsing

  1. Select Menu > Internet.
  2. Enter a web address, a search phrase or the name of a bookmark.
  3. Scroll to an item in the list and select Go to or Search.

To exit the browser

  1. When you are browsing the web, select and then select .
  2. Select Exit browser.

To access the web browser toolbar

When you are viewing a web page, select . The following options appear:
Icon Function
Pan and zoom the web page
Search the web or enter a web address
Manage your favourite web pages
Manage the files you have downloaded from the Internet

Internet settings

You can receive or enter data account settings in below ways:
  • Automatically by using the Sony Ericsson phone settings (if supported by your service provider).
  • Automatically by receiving them from your service provider.
  • Manually by entering the settings in your phone.

We recommend that you enter settings automatically, as this takes less time and effort than entering them manually.

Entering settings manually

To enter settings manually, you need settings information from your service provider, for example, the APN (Access Point Name).

To enter PS (Packet Switched) data account settings in the phone

  1. Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Internet settings > Connect using:.
  2. Scroll to a data account item and select Options > Create new.
  3. Select PS data.
  4. Select Name > Edit.
  5. Enter a name for your data account and select OK.
  6. Select APN > Edit.
  7. Enter the APN (Access Point Name) you received from your service provider and select OK.
  8. Select Save to save the account.
  9. Select the data account you created and select Save. You are now ready to use the Internet.

To enter CS (Circuit Switched) data account settings in the phone

  1. Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Internet settings > Connect using:.
  2. Scroll to a data account item and select Options > Create new.
  3. Select CS data.
  4. Select Name > Edit.
  5. Enter a name for your data account and select OK.
  6. Select Phone number > Edit.
  7. Enter the phone number you received from your service provider and select OK.
  8. Select Username > Edit.
  9. Enter the user name you received from your service provider and select OK.
  10. Select Password > Edit.
  11. Enter the password you received from your service provider and select OK.
  12. Select Save to save the account.
  13. Select the data account you created and select Save. You are now ready to use the Internet.

Modem functionality

Your phone has a built-in modem. You can use it to connect a computer to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to browse the Internet or manage your email messages.

You need to have Sony Ericsson PC Companion installed on your computer.

Before starting

Before you set up your computer and start using the modem you need:

  • A GSM phone subscription that supports EDGE, GPRS or 3G.
  • A phone subscription that covers Internet browsing. If you are not sure whether you have this, please contact your network operator.

Setting up Internet connections

You can establish an Internet connection through your phone using the following methods:
  • Sony Ericsson PC Companion
  • USB Internet mode in your phone
  • Bluetooth™ wireless technology

Setting up an Internet connection using Sony Ericsson PC Companion

Sony Ericsson PC Companion lets you access the Internet using a cable connection between your phone and a computer. When you connect the two devices using an approved cable, the How to connect wizard in the PC Companion guides you through the process. An Internet connection is established automatically in one of three ways:
  • If there is an Internet data account under Internet settings that corresponds to your current operator, the connection will be established automatically.
  • If there is no Internet data account under Internet settings that corresponds to your current operator, the application creates a phone data account.
  • If there is insufficient space to save the Internet data in your phone, you will be asked to overwrite an existing data account.
To connect to the Internet using Sony Ericsson PC Companion
  1. Double-click the Sony Ericsson PC Companion icon on your computer desktop.
  2. To open the How to connect wizard, click the How to connect button.
  3. In the How to connect wizard, click Next.
  4. Select a connection type: USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology.
  5. Click Next and follow the instructions.
  6. Click Internet connection.
  7. In the Internet connection window, click Connect.

Make sure the signal strength is good enough to establish a data connection.

To end a connection
  • Click Disconnect in the Internet connection window.

Managing connections in Sony Ericsson PC Companion

When you are connected to the Internet using Sony Ericsson PC Companion, you can manage your connections from the Advanced settings menu in the Internet connection window. You can:

  • Use another connection
  • Create a new connection
  • Manage your connections
  • View connection logs

To use a connection other than the default connection

  1. Select Manage your connections. The Manage your connections window appears.
  2. Double-click the connection. The connection starts up.

To create a new connection

  1. Select Manage your connections. The Manage your connections window appears.
  2. Double-click Create a new connection. The Internet Connection Wizard opens.
  3. Follow the instructions. The connection that is created becomes your default connection.

To manage your connections

  1. Select Manage your connections. The Manage your connections window opens.
  2. Right-click the icon of the connection to be changed and select Properties. The Properties window opens.
  3. Make the changes you want in the various tabs.
  4. Click OK.

To delete a connection

  1. Select Manage your connections. The Manage your connections window opens.
  2. Select the icon of the connection to be deleted. Press the Delete key on your keyboard. A confirmation window opens.
  3. Click Yes.

Setting up a USB cable modem

You can use your phone as a modem by connecting the phone to a computer using a USB cable.

To set up a USB cable modem

  1. Connect a USB cable to your phone and the computer.
  2. Phone: Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > USB > Advanced > Internet access > Internet via phone.
  3. Computer: The new connection appears in your Network connections folder.

Setting up a Bluetooth™ modem

If your computer supports Bluetooth™ wireless technology, you can connect and use your phone as a modem. The connection appears in the Network connections folder on the computer. The Bluetooth™ function in the phone and computer must be turned on before you start setting up the modem. A maximum range of 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between, is recommended for Bluetooth™ communication.

To set up a Bluetooth modem

  1. Computer: Double-click the Bluetooth™ icon.
  2. Click View devices in range. If your phone is not displayed, click Search For Devices in range.
  3. Right-click your phone name and select Pair device.
  4. Choose a PIN code and click OK.
  5. Phone: When Add to My devices? appears, select Yes.
  6. Enter the PIN code (same as before) and select OK.
  7. Computer: Double-click your phone name in the Bluetooth devices window.
  8. Double-click the serial port icon.
  9. Phone: When Allow? appears, select Yes.