Page 2 - Contents
Contents Additional Help.............................................................................5 Getting started..............................................................................6 Assembly............................................................................................6H...
Page 5 - Additional Help; The complete user documentation for your phone consists of:
Additional Help The complete user documentation for your phone consists of: • User guide (delivered with your phone) – an overview of your phone with the informationneeded to get you started. • Help texts – help in your phone on most applications. • Extended User guide – an up-to-date User guide wit...
Page 6 - Getting started; Assembly; To insert the SIM card
Getting started Assembly Before you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module)card and the battery. To insert the SIM card 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Put the SIM card into its holder with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. To insert the battery 1 Insert the...
Page 7 - Turning on the phone; To turn on the phone; PIN; SIM card; Charging the phone; The phone battery is partly charged when you buy it.
Turning on the phone To turn on the phone 1 Press and hold down . 2 Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested, and select OK . 3 The first time you turn on the phone, follow the instructions to use the setup wizardfor basic settings and useful tips. PIN You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number...
Page 8 - Help in the phone
To charge the phone using the power adapter • Connect the phone to a power outlet using the USB cable provided and the poweradapter. You can use your phone while it is charging. You can charge the battery at any time and for moreor less than 3 hours using the power adapter. You can interrupt the cha...
Page 9 - Phone overview
Phone overview 3 4 5 6 1 2 9 7 8 1 On/off key, lock key 2 Ear speaker 3 3.5 mm headset connector 4 Connector for USB cable 5 Loud speaker 6 Touch screen 7 End key 8 Main menu key 9 Call key 10 Volume, digital zoom keys 10 11 12 13 14 11 Camera light 12 Camera 13 Video key 14 Photo key 9 This is an I...
Page 11 - Navigation; Main menu
Navigation You can move through menus with your fingertips or with a stylus. Tap or double-tap anitem to select or open it. You can also switch between running applications. Main menu You can access menus from Menu . Tap a menu to open it. You can display menus by list or by grid, create your own fo...
Page 12 - Standby; Accessing more information; Media
To delete items • In most applications, to delete items such as files, folders, messages, or media files,select an item, and then select Options > Delete . Standby After you have turned on your phone and entered your PIN, the name of the networkoperator appears. This view is called standby. Your ...
Page 14 - Using other networks
To set a photo as the wallpaper of a view 1 Tap . 2 Tap a photo and select Set as wallpaper . 3 Select a view. To send a photo or video clip 1 Tap . 2 Tap a photo or video clip and select Send as . 3 Select a sending method. To view a full-size photo in Media 1 Tap . 2 Tap a photo and select View in...
Page 15 - Status icons
Status icons Status icons appear at the top of the screen. You can tap status icons to view moreinformation or change settings. Battery fully charged Network signal strength Messages in the outbox GSM available Missed call Handsfree connected Call diverted Text message received New email received He...
Page 16 - Calls; Making and receiving calls; Networks
Calls Making and receiving calls You need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network. To make a call 1 Select to open the dialler and enter a phone number (with international country code and area code, if applicable). 2 Press . You can call numbers from your contacts and call lists. To ...
Page 18 - More calling features; Voicemail; More than one call
More calling features Voicemail If your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail messagewhen you cannot answer a call. To enter your voicemail number 1 Select Menu > Settings > Telephony > Voicemail > Voicemail inbox . 2 Enter the number and select OK . T...
Page 20 - Entering text; Handwriting; To open the handwriting window
Entering text You can enter letters, numbers and special characters using the slideout keyboard, on-screen keyboards or handwriting recognition. You can switch between these inputmethods. To enter text using on-screen keyboards or handwriting recognition 1 Tap any text input field. For example, sele...
Page 21 - Using on-screen keyboards; Alphanumeric keypad; To activate the alphanumeric keypad
Using on-screen keyboards You can tap a text input field to activate the on-screen keyboard. You can switch betweenthree types of keyboards: • Mini QWERTY keyboard – keyboard in portrait mode. • Full QWERTY keyboard – keyboard in landscape mode. • Alphanumeric keypad – traditional keypad for alphanu...
Page 22 - To add words to the built-in dictionary
To enter text using the multitap method 1 If is displayed in the text input indicator, tap and select Predictive text > Off to change to multitap text input. 2 Tap 2 – 9 repeatedly until the desired letter appears. 3 To add a space, tap 0 . 4 To add punctuation marks or symbols, tap *+ . When usi...
Page 23 - Full screen QWERTY keyboard; To activate QWERTY keyboards; To copy and paste text
Full screen QWERTY keyboard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Close – tap to accept the text in the input window and close the keyboard view 2 Options – tap to open the input options menu to change, for example, the Writing language or view Help 3 Backspace – tap to delete a letter to the left of the cur...
Page 24 - Contacts
Contacts You can save names, phone numbers and personal information in Contacts . Information can be saved in the phone memory or on the SIM card. You can synchronise your contacts using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite . To open Contacts • Select Menu > Contacts . To add a new contact 1 Select Menu &g...
Page 25 - Messaging; Before you use Messaging; Text and multimedia messages; To create and send a message
Messaging Before you use Messaging Before you can send or receive messages other than text messages, you need to set upthe necessary accounts. You can use the Internet and email wizards provided in the phoneto download settings or set up the accounts manually. Messaging overview The following icons ...
Page 26 - Email; Before you use email; Email settings; Sending email messages; To create and send a new email message; Receiving email messages; To download email messages offline
To save a sender’s contact details 1 Select Menu > Messaging > Inbox . 2 Tap the sender’s message. 3 Select Options > Save to Contacts > Create new . 4 Enter the sender’s phone number, name or email address. 5 Select Done . To open the Conversations application in Messaging • Select Menu...
Page 27 - Cell broadcast messages
To delete email messages from the phone 1 Select Menu > Messaging and select a mailbox. 2 Select an email message. 3 Select Options > Delete > Phone only . The email messages remain in the remote mailbox. The email headers that appear in your phone mirror those that appear in the remote mai...
Page 30 - Viewbar and touchbar; To open Media; To exit Media; To navigate in Media; Updating media libraries
Media With the Media application you can manage media files, such as photos, music, other audio tracks and video clips. You can also manage photos and video clips in albums onthe web. The main application features are: • Photo – view, edit, send or blog your photos and video clips. • Music – categor...
Page 31 - Mark mode; To mark media files; Photo; Photo viewbar
• use the Media application for the first time. • finish a media file transfer to your phone using a USB cable. • disconnect a USB cable to exit Mass Storage mode. • insert a memory card into your phone. • select an invalid file. If the content saved on the memory card has not changed since the last...
Page 33 - Web albums
Web albums In Web albums , you can manage photos and video clips in albums you create online. You can also add comments to your content or see comments from other people. Select View demo to learn more about the basic functions in Web albums . You need the correct Internet settings to use this featu...
Page 34 - To delete photos from an online photo album; To change the details of a web album; To log out of a web album; Pictures; Managing photos in play view
To delete photos from an online photo album 1 When viewing photo thumbnails in an online album, tap in the touchbar. 2 Tap to select the photos you want to delete. 3 Tap and confirm. When viewing a photo in an online photo album, you can also delete it by tapping in the touchbar. To change the detai...
Page 35 - Editing photos
Zoom the photo Print the photo Edit the photo Set the photo as a contact picture Set the photo as wallpaper Set the photo as a call image Tag the photo View photos as a slideshow To view photo information • When viewing a photo, tap > . To print a photo • When viewing a photo, tap > . To zoom ...
Page 37 - Slideshow
To insert text into a photo 1 When viewing a photo, tap > . 2 Select Options > Add effect . 3 Tap and enter the text. 4 To move the text, select Options > Move text and tap the place you want to move the text to. 5 To increase or decrease the text size, select Options > Resize text and d...
Page 38 - Music; Music viewbar; Audiobooks; Playback controls
To pause a slideshow • When viewing photos in a slideshow, tap the screen and select Pause . To resume a slideshow • When the slideshow is paused, tap the screen and select Continue . To stop a slideshow • When viewing photos in a slideshow, tap the screen and select Stop . To zoom a photo in a slid...
Page 40 - Playlists
Adjust the volume View more commands Delete the current track Send the current track Set the current track as your ringtone Add the current track to a playlist View track information Minimise the music player To delete a track 1 When the music player is open, tap > . 2 Select an option. To send a...
Page 41 - Video; Video viewbar; To play a video clip; Managing video clips in play view
Video In Video , you can browse and play video clips saved in your phone and on your memory card. The following features are available: • YouTube – a direct link to the YouTube™ web site and a wide range of video clips. • Videos – video clips saved in your phone excluding those shot by a camera or i...
Page 43 - Camera; Using the camera; To activate the camera; Viewfinder; To turn off the camera; Viewfinder view; Viewfinder behaviour
Camera Using the camera Your phone has touch capture, face detection, smile detection, light, and image stabiliserfunctions. To activate the camera • To activate the photo camera, press . • To activate the video camera, press . Viewfinder 1 3 2 1 Zoom in or out 2 Enter video mode and shoot video cli...
Page 44 - To view photos and video clips; Camera icons and settings; Scenes
To record a video clip 1 Press . 2 Press fully down to start recording. 3 To stop recording, press fully down. The video is saved automatically. To use the zoom • Press the volume key up or down. The zoom rate reverts to default when you change the shoot mode or switch between photomode and video mo...
Page 45 - Focus; To set face detection; Exposure; To set the exposure level in photo mode
To take a panorama photo 1 To activate the camera, press . 2 Tap > . appears at the top of the screen. 3 To take the first photo, press . 4 To take the second photo, move the camera left or right until the indicator fits into and becomes fully green. The photo is taken automatically and the direc...
Page 46 - To use the self-timer in photo mode; Picture size; To set picture size; Light; To turn on the light before taking a photo; White balance
Self-timer You can use the self-timer to take photos and film video clips with a time delay. This helpsto avoid blurred photos. You can also use this function to take photos of yourself. Off * – turn off the self-timer On, 2 s – take photos with a two-second time delay On, 10 s – take photos with a ...
Page 47 - To set the white balance in photo mode; Image stabiliser; To activate the image stabiliser; Effects; To set effects in photo mode; Shutter sound; To set the shutter sound; Location information; To add location information to a photo
Daylight – adjusts the colour balance for outdoor use Cloudy – adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky * No icon appears when this function is activated. To set the white balance in photo mode 1 Activate the camera and tap . 2 Select Photo > White balance . 3 Select an option. Image stabilise...
Page 48 - Auto review
Auto rotate When this function is on, a photo appears in the same orientation (landscape or portrait)as when it was originally taken. To turn on auto rotate 1 Activate the camera and tap . 2 Select Setup > Auto rotate > On . Reset You can reset your camera to the factory default settings. To r...
Page 49 - Sending photos or video clips; To send a photo you have just taken
Sending photos or video clips You can send photos and video clips in a multimedia message or you can use otherconnection methods, such as Bluetooth wireless technology. You can also upload photosand video clips to a compatible online album. To optimise the size of the photo or video clip for sending...
Page 50 - Location services; To access location services; Using GPS; To add a new place to your favourites list
Location services Your phone has a GPS receiver that uses satellite signals to calculate your location. Youcan get help to find your way to a destination and save your favourite locations. Withinformation from mobile towers near you, you may be able to view your approximatelocation on a map. If you ...
Page 51 - GPS data; Satellite status; Location requests
To send favourites 1 Select Menu > Location services > Location > Favourites . 2 Select a favourite. 3 Select Options > Send and select an option. GPS data You can view route information to a selected destination, position information about yourcurrent location, and travel information, s...
Page 52 - Notation preferences; To change notation preferences; Google MapsTM; To use Google Maps; Driving directions; To start WisepilotTM
Notation preferences You can change the measurement system for speeds and distances, or change thecoordinate format for locations. To change notation preferences 1 Select Menu > Location services > Location > Positioning > Notation preferences . 2 To change measurement system preferences...
Page 53 - Internet; Bookmarks
Internet Before you use the Internet, you may need to define an access point. See To create a new access point on page 67. To start the Internet browser 1 Select Menu > Internet . 2 Tap , and enter a web address. 3 Select Go to . To exit the Internet browser • Select Options > Exit . Bookmarks...
Page 54 - Web feeds; Podcasts
To view web pages in full screen mode 1 When you browse the Internet, tap > . 2 To return to normal view, tap the icon on the bottom right of the screen. Web feeds Using web feeds, you can subscribe to and download frequently updated content, suchas news, podcasts or photos. To add new feeds • Wh...
Page 55 - Organiser; File manager; Backing up and restoring; Sony Ericsson PC Suite
Organiser File manager You can use File manager in your phone to handle content saved in the phone memory or on a memory card. If the memory is full, delete some content to create space. To find files 1 Select Menu > Organiser > File manager . 2 Select Options > Find and select a target fol...
Page 56 - Clock; Alarm clock; Calendar
To restore files to the phone memory 1 Select Menu > Organiser > File manager > Backup . 2 Select Options > Restore . 3 Select the files you want to restore, and select OK . 4 Select Yes . Clock Alarm clock The alarm sounds even if the phone is turned off. When the alarm sounds, you can ...
Page 57 - GoogleTM; Before you use Google; I cannot use Internet-; Notes
To delete an entry 1 Select a date, and select an entry. 2 Select Options > Delete . 3 Select Yes . To change view in calendar 1 When the calendar is open, select Options > Change view . 2 Select an option. To select a date 1 When the calendar is open, select Options > Go to date . 2 Enter ...
Page 58 - QuickofficeTM
Converter You can convert measures from one unit to another. The converter has limited accuracy,and rounding errors may occur. To use the converter 1 Select Menu > Organiser > Converter . 2 Select Type and select an option. 3 Select the first Unit and select a unit from which you want to conve...
Page 59 - RoadSyncTM; Before you set up RoadSyncTM; To set up a RoadSyncTM account; Synchronisation errors
RoadSync™ RoadSync™ uses the Microsoft ® Exchange ActiveSync ® protocol to provide secure, wireless and direct push synchronisation of information. With RoadSync in your phone, youcan wirelessly synchronise emails and subfolders, calendar items, contacts, tasks andattachments. RoadSync saves its dat...
Page 60 - Applications; PlayNowTM application; Downloading from PlayNowTM web shop; Radio
Applications PlayNow™ application When you select the PlayNow™ application, you enter the PlayNow™ online service where you can download music, games, ringtones, themes and wallpapers. You can preview orlisten to content before you purchase and download it to your phone. This service is operator-, n...
Page 61 - TrackIDTM application; Voice recorder
To save channels manually 1 When you have found a radio channel, select Options > Save station . 2 Select a position, enter the new name and select OK . To switch between saved channels • Select or . TrackID™ application The TrackID™ application is a music recognition service. You can search for ...
Page 62 - Transferring and handling content; Using a USB cable; Required operating systems; To use mass storage; PC Companion; To install PC Companion; Sending content to another phone
Transferring and handling content You can transfer and handle your content such as pictures and music. You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-protected material. Using a USB cable You can connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable to synchronise, transferand back up phone content, an...
Page 65 - Updating your phone; Updating your phone using Sony Ericsson PC Suite; You can update your phone using a USB cable and
Updating your phone You can update your phone to the most recent software for optimal performance and toget the latest enhancements. You need a USB cable and an Internet-connected PC. To learn how, go to www.sonyericsson.com/update . Remember to back up your phone content before updating. See Backin...
Page 66 - Connectivity; To connect to a network; Media Server; Before using Media Server; To set your phone as a media server
Connectivity You can connect your phone to the Internet, to other compatible devices or to computers. Wi-Fi™ Using Wi-Fi™ you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. You can browse theInternet at home (personal networks) or in public access zones (hot spots): • Personal networks – usuall...
Page 67 - To use the Media server application; Access points; To create a new access point; Synchronising; Synchronising using a computer
To use the Media server application 1 Activate client software installed on your computer. 2 If you also have client devices such as PLAYSTATION ® 3, turn on the client devices within your wireless network. 3 Set your phone as a media server. After searching the network, the client deviceswill find ...
Page 68 - To synchronise using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite; Synchronising using an Internet service; To create a new synchronisation profile
Before synchronising, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Suite , which is available for download through PC Companion or from www.sonyericsson.com/support . To download Mac-compatible software, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support . To synchronise using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite 1 Computer: Sta...
Page 69 - Settings; To use the setup wizard; Personal settings; Profiles; To change the profile; To edit a profile; Flight mode; To turn on flight mode; Themes
Settings You can change some settings in your phone. You can follow the Setup wizard for basic settings, tips and tricks. Some settings may be preset by your service provider, and you may not be able to change them. To use the setup wizard • Select Menu > Settings > Phone > Phone management...
Page 70 - Standby screen; Phone settings; Date and time
To set themes 1 Select Menu > Settings > Personal > Themes . 2 Change the settings: • General – view or change the theme used for all applications that do not have their own themes, or download more themes to your phone. • Menu – change the appearance of applications in Menu . • Standby the...
Page 72 - To use the turning control; Touch input; To change touch input settings; Accessories; To change accessory settings; Application settings; To edit messaging settings
To use the turning control 1 Select Menu > Settings > Phone > Sensor settings > Turning control . 2 Select the events you want to use turning control for: • Snoozing alarms – to snooze a ringing alarm, turn the phone upside down. • Silencing calls – to mute an incoming call, turn the pho...
Page 73 - Text message settings; To edit text message settings; Multimedia message settings; To configure multimedia message settings; To manage mailboxes
Text message settings To edit text message settings 1 Select Menu > Messaging . 2 Select Options > Settings > Text message . 3 The following settings are available: • Message centres – view a list of all text message centres that have been defined. • Message centre in use – select which mes...
Page 74 - To create a new mailbox; To remove a mailbox and its contents from your phone; Cell broadcast settings; To configure cell broadcast settings; Phone management
To create a new mailbox 1 Select Menu > Messaging . 2 Select Options > Settings > Email . 3 Select Mailboxes > Options > New mailbox . When you name your new mailbox, the default mailbox in the main Messaging view is renamed accordingly. To remove a mailbox and its contents from your ...
Page 75 - Phone and SIM card; To access phone and SIM card security settings; Certificate management; To access certificate management; Protected content; To access protected content
Phone and SIM card To access phone and SIM card security settings 1 Select Menu > Settings > Phone > Phone management > Security > Phone and SIM card . 2 You can select from the following: • PIN code request – when active, the PIN code is requested each time the phone is turned on. Tu...
Page 77 - Application manager
To edit your phone lock code 1 Select Menu > Settings > Phone > Phone management > Security > Phone and SIM card > Lock code . 2 Follow the instructions to enter your old lock code once and your new lock codetwice. Remote phone locking You can lock your phone remotely and prevent i...
Page 78 - Troubleshooting; Lock problems; Inserting the SIM card; Indicator light; The phone does not work
Troubleshooting This chapter is all about solving possible problems with your phone. To find furthersuggestions, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Select your region, country andphone model to find helpful information. Your phone also includes help texts. In many applications and in some dialog wi...
Page 79 - Memory full; Memory
• Check the settings for diverting or restricting calls. See Diverting calls on page 18 and Restricted dialling on page 19. • If Emergency calls only is displayed on the screen, you are not allowed to use the network within range but you can make an emergency call using the emergency number. • You m...
Page 81 - System failure
• If the problem remains, restore your phone to its factory settings. See Factory settings on page 77. All data will be lost. System failure In the case of a system failure, and if your phone does not restart automatically, press andhold down the on/off key for at least 10 seconds to turn off the ph...
Page 82 - Legal information; Sony Ericsson VivazTM U5i/U5a
Legal information Sony Ericsson Vivaz™ U5i/U5a This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without anywarranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of currentinformation, or improve...
Page 83 - Index
Index A accessories settings ............................................................72 adding comments to an online photo .....................33adding new contacts ...............................................24adding words to the dictionary ................................22Adobe PDF .........