Sony F500i User Manual

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Troubleshooting

To reset the phone

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Enter the phone lock code (0000 or the new 
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The phone cannot be switched on
Recharge or replace the battery. 

No indication of charging
When you start charging a battery that is empty or 
a battery that has not been used for a long time, it 
may take up to 30 minutes before the battery icon 
appears in the display.

Menu language
If the display shows a language that you do not 
understand, you can always choose Automatic 
(determined by your SIM card) by pressing 

 

8888 

 in standby. You can always choose 

English by pressing 

 0000 

 in standby.

Grey menu options
Grey text indicates a function that is temporarily 
unavailable, for example, if a service is not activated, 
or if your subscription does not support the function. 
Since you cannot send themes, pictures and sounds 
that are copyright-protected, the 

 menu is 

sometimes unavailable.

Insert SIM
There is no SIM card in the phone or you may have 
inserted it incorrectly. Insert a SIM card. 

insert the SIM card and charge the battery.

Insert correct SIM card
The phone is set to work only with certain SIM cards. 
Insert the correct SIM card.

SOS calls only
You are within range of a network, but you are not 
allowed to use it. However, in an emergency, some 
network operators allow you to call the international 
emergency number 112. 

No network
There is no network within range or the received 
signal is too weak. You have to move to get a 
signal that is strong enough.

If you select 

, content such as melodies and 

pictures that you have downloaded, received or edited 
are also deleted.