Sony Ericsson U8i Guide de l'utilisateur

Vivaz™ proExtended User guide

Phone overview 4159632781 Light sensor2 Ear speaker3 Connector for USB cable4 3.5 mm headset connector5 Slideout keyboard6 Touch screen7 End key8 Ma

Menu overview*PlayNow™InternetApplicationsRadioTrackID™Media serverDownl. chat appsIMConv. msgngWeb publishingRecord soundCameraMessagingMediaPhotoMus

NavigationYou 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

To delete items•In most applications, to delete items such as files, folders, messages, or media files,select an item, and then select Options > De

To change the wallpaper of a standby view1Touch and hold a view icon and select an option:•Empty – no wallpaper.•Picture – display a picture as wallpa

To set a photo as the wallpaper of a view1Tap .2Tap a photo and select Set as wallpaper.3Select a view.To send a photo or video clip1Tap .2Tap a pho

Status iconsStatus icons appear at the top of the screen. You can tap status icons to view moreinformation or change settings.Battery fully chargedNet

CallsMaking and receiving callsYou need to turn on your phone and be within range of a network.To make a call1Select to open the dialler and enter a

Emergency callsYour phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You cannormally use these numbers to make emergency calls

More calling featuresVoicemailIf your subscription includes an answering service, callers can leave a voicemail messagewhen you cannot answer a call.T

ContentsAdditional Help...5Getting started...

To end an active call and return to the call on hold•Press and then press .Conference callsThe conference call function lets you hold a joint conve

Entering textYou can enter letters, numbers and special characters using the slideout keyboard, on-screen keyboards or handwriting recognition. You ca

Using on-screen keyboardsYou can tap a text input field to activate the on-screen keyboard. You can switch betweenthree types of keyboards:•Mini QWERT

Alphanumeric keypad148921056731 Close – tap to accept the text in the input window and close the on-screen keypad view2 Options – tap to open the inpu

To enter text using the multitap method1If is displayed in the text input indicator, tap and select Predictive text >Off to change to multitap

To copy and paste text1Tap to place the cursor at the beginning of the text you want to select for copying.Then drag your fingertip or stylus to the e

11 Language switch – press to switch to another writing language12 Backspace - press to delete a letter to the left of the cursor.To change the writin

ContactsYou can save names, phone numbers and personal information in Contacts. Informationcan be saved in the phone memory or on the SIM card.You can

MessagingBefore you use MessagingBefore you can send or receive messages other than text messages, you need to set upthe necessary accounts. You can u

To save a sender’s contact details1Select Menu > Messaging > Inbox.2Tap the sender’s message.3Select Options > Save to Contacts > Create n

Location requests...54Positioning settings...

To delete email messages from the phone1Select Menu > Messaging and select a mailbox.2Select an email message.3Select Options > Delete > Phon

SentYour last 20 sent messages are automatically saved in the Sent folder.To change the number of sent messages saved automatically1Select Menu > M

To create a template1Select Menu > Messaging > My folders > Templates.2Select Options > New template.3Enter the text.4To save the template

MediaWith the Media application you can manage media files, such as photos, music, otheraudio tracks and video clips. You can also manage photos and v

•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 Stora

To view a photo in full screen1Select Menu > Media > Photo.2Select a view option and tap a thumbnail to view the photo.3To view the next or prev

Web albumsIn Web albums, you can manage photos and video clips in albums you create online. Youcan also add comments to your content or see comments f

To delete photos from an online photo album1When viewing photo thumbnails in an online album, tap in the touchbar.2Tap to select the photos you want

Zoom the photoPrint the photoEdit the photoSet the photo as a contact pictureSet the photo as wallpaperSet the photo as a call imageTag the photoView

To adjust photo sharpness1When viewing a photo, tap > .2Select Options > Add effect.3Tap and drag the slider to adjust the sharpness.4Select

Troubleshooting...81Startup problems...

To insert text into a photo1When viewing a photo, tap > .2Select Options > Add effect.3Tap and enter the text.4To move the text, select Opti

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 s

Touch and hold to rewind. Tap to go to the previous trackTouch and hold to fast forward. Tap to go to the next trackAdditional music controlsThe follo

Adjust the volumeView more commandsDelete the current trackSend the current trackSet the current track as your ringtoneAdd the current track to a play

VideoIn Video, you can browse and play video clips saved in your phone and on your memorycard. The following features are available:•YouTube – a direc

View video clip informationRepeat the current video clipDisable the repeated playback of video clips45This is an Internet version of this publication.

CameraUsing the cameraYour phone has touch capture, face detection, smile detection, light, and image stabilizerfunctions.To activate the camera•To ac

To record a video clip1Press .2Press fully down to start recording.3To stop recording, press fully down. The video is saved automatically.To use

To take a panorama photo1To activate the camera, press .2Tap > . appears at the top of the screen.3To take the first photo, press .4To take

Self-timerYou 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 f

Additional HelpThe complete user documentation for your phone consists of:•User guide (delivered with your phone) – an overview of your phone with the

Daylight – adjusts the color balance for outdoor useCloudy – adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky* No icon appears when this function is activat

Auto rotateWhen this function is on, a photo appears in the same orientation (landscape or portrait)as when it was originally taken.To turn on auto ro

Sending photos or video clipsYou can send photos and video clips in a multimedia message or you can use otherconnection methods, such as Bluetooth wir

Location servicesYour phone has a GPS receiver that uses satellite signals to calculate your location. Youcan get help to find your way to a destinati

To change icons for your favorites1Select Menu > Location services > Location > Favorites.2Select a favorite, and select Options > Locatio

To set the positioning server•Select Menu > Location services > Location > Positioning > Positioningserver.The access point and server add

InternetBefore you use the Internet, you may need to define an access point. See To create a new accesspoint on page 70.To start the Internet browser1

To view web pages in full screen mode1When you browse the Internet, tap > .2To return to normal view, tap the icon on the bottom right of the sc

OrganizerFile managerYou can use File manager in your phone to handle content saved in the phone memoryor on a memory card. If the memory is full, del

To restore files to the phone memory1Select Menu > Organizer > File manager > Backup.2Select Options > Restore.3Select the files you want

Getting startedAssemblyBefore you start using your phone, you need to insert a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module)card and the battery.To insert the SIM

To delete an entry1Select a date, and select an entry.2Select Options > Delete.3Select Yes.To change view in calendar1When the calendar is open, se

ConverterYou can convert measures from one unit to another. The converter has limited accuracy,and rounding errors may occur.To use the converter1Sele

RoadSync™RoadSync™ uses the Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® protocol to provide secure,wireless and direct push synchronization of information. With R

ApplicationsPlayNow™ applicationWhen you select the PlayNow™ application, you enter the PlayNow™ online service whereyou can download music, games, ri

To switch between saved channels•Select or .TrackID™ applicationThe TrackID™ application is a music recognition service. You can search for the tit

Transferring and handling contentYou can transfer and handle your content such as pictures and music.You are not allowed to exchange some copyright-pr

Sending content to another phoneYou can send content, for example, using Messaging or using Bluetooth™ wirelesstechnology.Using Bluetooth™ wireless te

To block a paired device1Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth.2Tap .3Tap a device from the list.4Tap Options > Block.5Select

Updating your phoneYou can update your phone to the most recent software for optimal performance and toget the latest enhancements. You need a USB cab

ConnectivityYou can connect your phone to the Internet, to other compatible devices or to computers.Wi-Fi™Using Wi-Fi™ you can access the Internet wir

Turning on the phoneTo turn on the phone1Press and hold down .2Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested, and select OK.3The first time you turn on the p

To use the Media server application1Activate client software installed on your computer.2If you also have client devices such as PLAYSTATION®3, turn o

Before synchronizing, you need to install the Sony Ericsson PC Companion, which can beinstalled from the memory card in your phone or from www.sonyeri

SettingsYou can change some settings in your phone. You can follow the Setup wizard for basicsettings, tips and tricks.Some settings may be preset by

To set themes1Select Menu > Settings > Personal > Themes.2Change the settings:•General – view or change the theme used for all applications t

To change the alarm settings1Select Menu > Settings > Phone > Date and time.2To change the alarm signal, select Clock alarm signal.3To change

To use the turning control1Select Menu > Settings > Phone > Sensor settings > Turning control.2Select the events you want to use turning c

Text message settingsTo edit text message settings1Select Menu > Messaging.2Select Options > Settings > Text message.3The following settings

To create a new mailbox1Select Menu > Messaging.2Select Options > Settings > Email.3Select Mailboxes > Options > New mailbox.When you n

Phone and SIM cardTo access phone and SIM card security settings1Select Menu > Settings > Phone > Phone management > Security > Phone a

Security moduleTo access security module information1Select Menu > Settings > Phone > Phone management > Security > Securitymodule.2To

For more information on how the indicator light functions, see Indicator light on page 81.To charge the phone using the power adapter•Connect the phon

To edit your phone lock code1Select Menu > Settings > Phone > Phone management > Security > Phone andSIM card > Lock code.2Follow th

TroubleshootingThis chapter is all about solving possible problems with your phone. To find furthersuggestions, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support. Se

•Check the settings for forwarding or restricting calls. See Forwarding calls on page 19 andRestricted dialing on page 20.•If Emergency calls only is

Problems connecting to a PC or another deviceCannot establish a connection using a USB cable•Make sure the USB cable is connected correctly to the com

•If the problem remains, restore your phone to its factory settings. See Factory settings onpage 80. All data will be lost.System failureIn the case o

Legal informationSony Ericsson Vivaz™ pro U8i/U8aThis User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated com

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settings ...75touch input ...75help ...

twilight landscape ....47twilight portrait ....47screenlock ...

Help in the phoneAn extended User guide is saved on your phone memory card. You can also access thisdocument at www.sonyericsson.com/support. Help on