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Page 1: User Guide
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Important information..............7 Android™ – what and why?............8 Applications..................8 Getting started................9 Assembly...................9 Turning the phone on and off ............9 Screen lock..................10 Setup guide..................10 Accounts and services..............10 Getting to know your phone............12 Phone overview................12 Using the keys.................13 Battery....................13 Using the touchscreen..............16 Using the lockscreen...............18 Home screen..................19 Accessing and using applications...........21... - Page 3 Backing up contacts................48 Messaging...................49 Using text and multimedia messaging..........49 Text and multimedia message options..........50 Email....................52 Using email..................52 Using email accounts...............55 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........55 Google Talk™ ................57 Timescape™................58 Timescape™ main view..............58 Using Timescape™................58 Timescape™ settings..............60 Timescape™ Feed widget...............60 Timescape™...
- Page 4 NFC....................76 NFC detection area................76 Connecting to wireless networks..........78 Wi-Fi® .....................78 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............81 Web browser................82 Browsing the web................82 Navigating web pages..............82 Managing bookmarks..............83 Managing text and images..............85 Multiple windows................85 Downloading from the web..............86 Browser settings................86 Listening to music with the Walkman™ player.......88 Protecting your hearing..............88 Copying media files to your memory card ........88 Using the Walkman™...
- Page 5 Preparing to play phone content on DLNA Certified™ devices..120 Playing phone content on other DLNA Certified™ devices...121 Bluetooth™ wireless technology..........122 Naming your phone...............122 Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device........122 Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology..123 Connecting your phone to a computer........125 Transferring and handling content using a USB cable....125 Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®....125 PC Companion................126...
- Page 6 I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer, when using a USB cable..............146 I cannot use Internet-based services..........146 Error messages................146 Recycling your phone..............148 Legal information..............149 Index..................150 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Page 7: Important Information
Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number, 112. -
Page 8: Android™ - What And Why
Android™ – what and why? Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting started Assembly To insert the memory card and the micro SIM card Remove the cover for the memory card and the micro SIM card. Insert the memory card and the micro SIM card into the relevant slots. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the phone for... -
Page 10: Screen Lock
Press and hold down the power key on the right side of the phone until the phone vibrates. If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen. Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK. - Page 11 Google™ account Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android phone. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™ application in your phone, to chat with friends using Google Talk™, to synchronise your phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games, music, movies and books from Google Play™.
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Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting to know your phone Phone overview This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. -
Page 13: Using The Keys
1. Notification LED 11. Main microphone 2. Light sensor 12. Touchscreen 3. Proximity sensor 1 13. Second microphone 4. Proximity sensor 2 14. Camera lens 5. Ear speaker 15. Camera LED light 6. Front camera lens 16. Connector for charger/USB cable 7. - Page 14 To charge the phone Plug the phone charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, with the USB symbol facing up.
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Page 15: Improving Battery Performance
Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery power than the phone's loudspeakers. • Keep your phone in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during which the phone is connected to the network and is not being used. -
Page 16: Using The Touchscreen
Your phone screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty service. - Page 17 To zoom with two fingers • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the web. Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen.
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Page 18: Using The Lockscreen
To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your phone has sensors that detect both light and proximity. -
Page 19: Home Screen
To play an audio track from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key To display music player controls, place a finger on the time and date area and flick to the left. To pause an audio track from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key When the music player controls appear, tap To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen... -
Page 20: Rearranging Your Home Screen
To add a widget to the Home screen Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then release the widget. -
Page 21: Accessing And Using Applications
Changing the background of your Home screen Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. To change your Home screen wallpaper Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Tap Wallpaper and select an option. You can use a photo you have taken, or an animation. -
Page 22: Recently Used Applications Window
To close an application • Press Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can continue where you left off. Remember that some applications may cause data connection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networking services. -
Page 23: Status And Notifications
To download a small app To make the small apps bar appear, press > Find a small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to complete the installation. Application menu You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will look different depending on which application you are using. -
Page 24: Checking Notifications And Ongoing Activities
Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such as the music player. -
Page 25: Phone Settings Menu
To clear the Notification panel • From the Notification panel, tap Clear. Setting your phone from the Notification panel You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic phone settings. For example, you can turn on Wi-Fi®. To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. - Page 26 Using the on-screen keyboard 1 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language. 2 Close the on-screen keyboard view. Note that this icon does not appear in portrait mode. 3 Display numbers and symbols.
- Page 27 To turn on the caps lock • Before you type a word, tap until appears. To enter numbers or symbols • When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. to view more options. To enter common punctuation marks When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.
- Page 28 Paste text only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard. Using the Gesture input function to write words You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard. You can lift your finger between words so that the phone recognises them. Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen keyboard.
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Page 29: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings
Change the character case and turn on the caps lock Display numbers Display symbols and smileys Enter a space Enter a carriage return or confirm text input Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone. -
Page 30: Customising Your Phone
you can decide how you want the phone to present word alternatives and correct words as you type, or enable the text input application to remember new words you write. To change the text input settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap Tap Keyboard settings >... -
Page 31: Time And Date
To set the phone to silent mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Select Silent mode, then select Mute. You can also tap from the Phone options menu to set the phone to silent mode. To access the Phone options menu, press and hold down the power key To set the phone to vibrate mode From your Home screen, tap... -
Page 32: Ringtone Settings
Ringtone settings To set a phone ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Select a ringtone. Tap Done. To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes. -
Page 33: Memory
To change the phone language From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language. Select an option. Tap Done. If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . -
Page 34: Using A Headset With Your Phone
To unmount the memory card From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. Formatting the memory card You can format the memory card in your phone, for example, to free up memory. This means that you erase all data on the card. -
Page 35: Controlling Data Usage
Contact your network operator for detailed information about your network settings. Usage info For quality purposes, Sony collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your phone usage. None of the information gathered includes personal data. To allow the sending of usage info From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 36: Mobile Network Settings
To access data usage settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. To turn data traffic on or off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. To turn data traffic on or off, tap the on-off switch beside Mobile data accordingly. -
Page 37: Turning Off Data Traffic
To select another network manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Network operators. When a pop-up window appears, tap Search mode > Manual. Select a network. If you select a network manually, your phone will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network. -
Page 38: Calling
Calling Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without the SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network. To make an emergency call From your Home screen, tap Find and Tap Phone. -
Page 39: Recent Calls
To answer a call • Drag to the right across the screen. If you are using regular headphones without a microphone, you have to remove the headphones from the headset connector to be able to answer the call. To decline a call •... -
Page 40: Voicemail
To add a number from the call log to your contacts From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen. Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts. Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact. -
Page 41: Call Settings
To make a conference call During an ongoing call, tap Dial the number of your second participant and tap If the second participant answers, the first call is put on hold. To add more participants, repeat steps 1 to 4. To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants. -
Page 42: Forwarding Calls
Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option. Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable. To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 43: Contacts
Contacts Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your numbers, email addresses, and other contact data in one place. Just tap on a contact to see all communications with that contact in one easy overview. You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronise them with contacts saved ®... -
Page 44: Transferring Contacts Using Synchronisation Accounts
Transferring contacts using an Apple® Mac® computer For detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from your old phone, go to www.sonymobile.com. Transferring contacts using synchronisation accounts Your phone works with popular online synchronisation accounts such as Google ®... -
Page 45: Contacts Screen Overview
When you receive a new text message, multimedia message, or email message, open the message. The received contact data appears as a vCard attachment. Tap, or touch and hold the vCard file to open a menu so you can save the contact data. Contacts screen overview Shortcut tabs Tap a contact to view its details... -
Page 46: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application
To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts, select the account to which you want to add this contact, or tap Phone contact if you only want to use this contact in your phone. -
Page 47: Communicating With Your Contacts
To separate linked contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the linked contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact. Tap Unlink contact. Tap OK. Favourites You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application. -
Page 48: Backing Up Contacts
To send a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact whose details you want to send. Press , then tap Send contact > OK. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send several contacts at once From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press... -
Page 49: Messaging
Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your phone using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos. -
Page 50: Text And Multimedia Message Options
To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Delete several. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tap Delete. To save a sender's number From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap >... - Page 51 To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Settings. Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports. When a message has been delivered to a recipient, appears in the message.
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Page 52: Email
Email Use the Email application in your phone to send and receive emails through your regular email account or through your corporate account. Or you can do both. Your phone can handle several email accounts at the same time. You can set up these accounts to run through one combined inbox, or through separate inboxes. - Page 53 To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined view.
- Page 54 To forward an email message From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to forward, then tap Tap Forward. Tap To and enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap to select a recipient from your contacts.
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Page 55: Using Email Accounts
To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings. Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an Out of Office auto-reply. - Page 56 To set up a Google™ account in your phone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account.
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Page 57: Google Talk
Google Talk™ You can use Google Talk™ instant messaging in your phone to chat with friends who also use this application. To start Google Talk™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk. To reply to an instant message with Talk When someone contacts you on Talk, appears in the status bar. -
Page 58: Timescape
Timescape™ Timescape™ collects all your communications into one integrated view. Events such as Facebook™ or Twitter™ updates appear as tiles in a chronological flow on the screen. Browse the files to get a snack-size preview of events before choosing to open them and view the full content. - Page 59 Timescape™ event filter overview All events Updates from your Twitter™ contacts Updates from your Facebook™ contacts More events appear in the Timescape™ event filter if you have installed other Timescape services. To filter the events displayed in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™.
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Page 60: Timescape™ Settings
To download and install new services for Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Press , then tap Settings > Set up services > Extension search. If you don't have a Google account set up on your phone, follow the on-screen instructions to add one. -
Page 61: Timescape™ Friends Widget
Timescape™ Feed widget view Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view Shortcut to update status Most recent online event To add the Timescape™ Feed widget to your Home screen Make sure that there is enough free space for the new widget on your Home screen. -
Page 62: Timescape™ Share Widget
To remove the Timescape™ Friends widget from your Home screen From your Home screen, touch and hold the Timescape™ Friends widget. Drag the widget to Timescape™ Share widget Share your status through one of the services that you have logged into from your phone. -
Page 63: Getting Started With Google Play
Getting started with Google Play™ Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™... -
Page 64: Permissions
Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content transferred via download or other interface to your phone. Similarly, Sony is not responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your phone attributable to the transfer of third-party content. -
Page 65: Playnow™ Service
PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games, ringtones and wallpapers. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before you download content Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you may need to have a memory card inserted in your phone to download content. -
Page 66: Video Unlimited
You can also choose to download a purchased video to most Sony™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. -
Page 67: Watching A Video From Video Unlimited
Confirmation of successful purchase Rental countdown period has started Watching a video from Video Unlimited™ You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony™ device that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account. Video menu overview When you watch a video from Video Unlimited™, you can open a menu to get the... -
Page 68: Music Unlimited
Music Unlimited™ Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of ® songs over a 3G or Wi-Fi connection. You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists and music ®... -
Page 69: Getting Organised
Getting organised Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising data on your phone on page 73. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. - Page 70 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Scroll up or down to adjust the time. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.
- Page 71 To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock, then tap to select an alarm. Tap Advanced alarm settings, then mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. Tap Done.
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Page 72: Scanning With The Neoreader™ Application
Scanning with the NeoReader™ application Use your phone as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan. For example, you see a coat in a magazine ad and want to find the nearest retail outlet to buy it. If the ad contains a readable barcode, the NeoReader™ application uses this code to access mobile web content, such as a web page with more product information or a map of nearby outlets. -
Page 73: Synchronising Data On Your Phone
Synchronising data on your phone You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your phone from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. Synchronising your phone with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date. You can: •... -
Page 74: Synchronising Your Corporate Email, Calendar And Contacts
Calendar application. To synchronise your phone with Facebook, you must first set up a Facebook integration account -- a solution developed by Sony to enable easy integration. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Page 75 You can also set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone by marking the Facebook integration checkbox under Settings > Xperia™ > Sony™ Facebook integration. To synchronise manually with your Facebook™ integration account From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...
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Page 76: Nfc
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a short-range wireless technology that lets you exchange data with other devices, including a web page address, a music file, a contact, or a link to an application on Google Play™. Using NFC, you can also scan special tags that give you more information about a product or service. - Page 77 To share a music file with another phone using NFC Make sure that both your phone and the receiving phone have the NFC function and the Android Beam™ function turned on, and that both phone screens are active. To open the music player, go to your Home screen, then tap Media > .
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Page 78: Connecting To Wireless Networks
Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your phone using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and access cheaper call and data rates. You can also share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs, computers and tablets. - Page 79 To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap Scan. The phone scans for Wi-Fi® networks and displays available networks in a list. Tap a Wi-Fi® network in the list to connect to it. To add a Wi-Fi®...
- Page 80 Wi-Fi Direct™ Use Wi-Fi Direct™ to connect to other devices directly, without joining a traditional home, office or hotspot network. For example, you can enable your phone to be connected directly to a computer so that you can access content from your phone on the computer.
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Page 81: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)
To rename or secure your portable hotspot From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network SSID for the network. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. -
Page 82: Web Browser
Web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and save pages for offline viewing. You can open up to 16 windows at the same time and switch among them easily. You can also request the desktop version of a web page if you don't want to view the mobile version. -
Page 83: Managing Bookmarks
To zoom in or out on a web page Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on a web page: • Double-tap to zoom in on the web page, or double-tap again to zoom out. • Touch an area of the page with two fingers at once and spread them apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out. - Page 84 To bookmark a web page While you are viewing the web page, flick downwards on the screen to make appear. Press , then tap Save to bookmarks. If desired, edit the bookmark. When you're done, tap OK. To open a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search and address bar appear.
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Page 85: Managing Text And Images
Managing text and images To find text within a web page When you are viewing a web page, flick downwards on the screen to make appear. Press , then tap Find on page. Enter your search text. Characters that match your search get highlighted on the web page. -
Page 86: Downloading From The Web
Downloading from the web You can download applications and content when you browse the web using the web browser in your phone. Usually you have to touch a download link for the desired file and the download then starts automatically. To view your downloaded files From your Home screen, tap Find and tap... - Page 87 Auto-filling text Auto-filling allows you to automatically enter data such as names and addresses on various web forms, so you don’t have to enter the same information repeatedly on different web pages. To create text for auto-filling When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make appear.
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Page 88: Listening To Music With The Walkman™ Player
Listening to music with the Walkman™ player Get the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to and organise music, audio books and podcasts that you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the Walkman™... - Page 89 Walkman™ player overview Browse the music on your memory card Search all tracks saved on your phone's internal storage Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins on Google Play™ Album art (if available) Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward Total time length of the track Elapsed time of current track Progress indicator –...
- Page 90 To turn on the Surround sound When the Walkman™ player is open, press Tap Sound enhancements > > More > Headphone surround. Select a setting. Tap OK. To view the current play queue • While a track is playing in the Walkman™ player, tap the album art and then To minimise the Walkman™...
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Page 91: Discovering Related Audio Content
To change the background theme In the Walkman™ player, press Tap Visualiser. Press > Theme and select a theme. Discovering related audio content In the Walkman™ player, you can discover audio content that is related to the artist you are listening to by tapping the infinite button You can also search for audio content related to a particular artist while you are browsing the Walkman™... -
Page 92: Using My Music To Organise Your Tracks
Using My music to organise your tracks Tap the My Music tab in the Walkman™ player to get an overview of all the tracks you've saved to your phone's memory card. In My Music you can manage your albums and playlists, create shortcuts, and arrange music by mood and tempo. To add a music track as a shortcut In the Walkman™... - Page 93 To view your shared music In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC > Friends’ music > My shares. Scroll to an item you want to open, then tap it. All comments about the item, if any, are displayed. Playing music in random order You can play tracks in playlists in random order.
- Page 94 Walkman™ player widget The Walkman™ player widget is a miniature application that gives you direct access to the Walkman™ player from your Home screen. You need to add this widget to your Home screen before you can use it. To add the Walkman™ player widget to your Home screen Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Find and tap WALKMAN to add.
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Page 95: Identifying Music Using Trackid Technology
Identifying music using TrackID technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™... - Page 96 To recommend a track on Facebook™ When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title. In the track information screen, wait for the tab to appear, then tap this tab. Log in to Facebook and recommend the track. The feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
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Page 97: Using The Fm Radio
Using the FM radio The FM radio in your phone works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to the phone before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. -
Page 98: Using Your Favourite Radio Channels
Using your favourite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By using favourites you can quickly return to a radio channel. To save a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite. -
Page 99: Identifying Radio Tracks Using Trackid
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™ Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your phone's FM radio. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your phone's FM radio, press , then select TrackID™. -
Page 100: Taking Photos And Recording Videos
Taking photos and recording videos Your phone camera is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R™ sensor, which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. With your phone camera, you can take regular 2D photos. Send your photos and videos to friends as multimedia messages, or upload them to a web service. -
Page 101: Face Detection
To take a photo by touching the screen Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, tap Tap Capturing method and select Touch capture if it is not already selected. Point the camera towards the subject. To activate auto focus, touch and hold a spot on the screen. -
Page 102: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos
To turn on face detection Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag Tap the icon on the top left, then select Normal. To display all settings, tap Tap Focus mode > Face detection. To take a photo using face detection When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at your subject. -
Page 103: Using Still Camera Settings
Using still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen. To display all settings, tap Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired. To customise the still camera settings panel When the camera is open, tap to display all settings. -
Page 104: White Balance
Image stabiliser When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Centre Adjust the exposure to the centre of the image. - Page 105 Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Document Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
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Page 106: Quick Launch
Self-timer. With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. On (10 s.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. -
Page 107: Using The Video Camera
Tips on using the camera Rule of thirds Don’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in, you achieve a better result. Hold it steady Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning it against a solid object. - Page 108 To play recorded videos Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag Tap the thumbnails on the bottom of the screen. Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files. Videos are identified by to play a video. To stop playing the video, tap You can also flick the thumbnails from right to left to find the file that you want to play.
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Page 109: Focus Mode
Photo light Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor. Capturing method Select the method you use to record a video. On-screen button Record a video by using the on-screen button on the camera screen. -
Page 110: Shutter Sound
Exposure value This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light. White balance The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. -
Page 111: Viewing Photos And Videos In Album
Online – view your online albums. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption. - Page 112 Overview of Pictures tab Grid view of photos and videos. Total number of photos and videos. The date and number of items in the group below. Tap a photo or video to view it. Scroll up or down to view content. Switch to a list view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone.
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Page 113: Working With Photos In Album
To view photos and videos in list view From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > Pictures. . Folders containing photos and videos shot using the phone camera are displayed at the top. All other folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone are displayed in an alphabetical list. - Page 114 To use a photo as a contact picture When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Use as > Contact picture. Select the contact you want to associate with the photo. Crop the photo, if required. Tap Crop. To use a photo as wallpaper When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Use as >...
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Page 115: Viewing Your Photos On A Map
To share a video When a video is playing, press , then tap Share. In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it. You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items. -
Page 116: Viewing Your Online Albums
From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Location services. Mark the GPS satellites and/or Google's location service checkboxes. To view geotagged photos on a map in Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > Maps. Tap a photo to view it in full screen. - Page 117 Number of available online albums. Active online service. Name of an online album. Number of items in the online album. View menu options. To view photos from online services in Album Make sure you are signed in to the relevant online service, for example, Facebook™.
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Page 118: Playing Video Clips In Movies
Playing video clips in Movies Use the Movies application to play movies that you’ve copied or downloaded to your phone. Movies also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can share your favourite movies with friends, for example, via Bluetooth™... - Page 119 renderer, which means that it has a DLNA tag. If the device is a PC, it must run Windows® 7 or higher. The instructions described above may differ depending on the DLNA renderer used. Also refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information. To play a video on another DLNA Certified™...
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Page 120: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved in your phone on other devices such as, for example, a TV, a PlayStation®3, a computer, or a tablet. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and must be connected to the same Wi-Fi®... -
Page 121: Playing Phone Content On Other Dlna Certified™ Devices
To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices. Press , then tap Media server. Drag the slider to turn off the Share content function. To set access permissions for a pending device From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices. -
Page 122: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology
Bluetooth™ wireless technology Use the Bluetooth™ function to send files to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your phone and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections work better within a 10 meter (33 foot) range, with no solid objects in between. -
Page 123: Sending And Receiving Items Using Bluetooth™ Technology
To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has the Bluetooth™ function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth™ devices appear in a list. - Page 124 To receive items using Bluetooth™ Make sure there is a memory card in your phone. If you don't have a memory card inserted, you cannot send or receive items using Bluetooth wireless technology. From your Home screen, tap Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™...
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Page 125: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer
Connecting your phone to a computer Connect your phone to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and other file types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology. When you connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted to install the PC Companion application on your computer. -
Page 126: Pc Companion
To pair your phone wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled by default. Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Once the phone name appears on the screen, click Network configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer. - Page 127 • Microsoft® Windows® 7 • Microsoft® Windows Vista® • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Using a USB cable, connect your phone to a computer. Int. storage & SD card connected appears in the status bar on your phone.
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Page 128: Connecting Your Phone To A Tv Set
Connecting your phone to a TV set Connect your phone to a TV set and start viewing content saved in your phone on a larger screen. When you connect your phone to the TV set, the TV launcher application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your phone on TVs and other devices. -
Page 129: Using Location Services To Find Your Position
GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connection is weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services. -
Page 130: Google Maps
So it's a good idea to download and save maps to your phone before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services. Using the Navigation application Use the Navigation application in your phone to get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places. -
Page 131: Backup And Restore Application
Backup and restore application Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to a memory card or a USB storage device. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted. Types of content you can back up Use the Backup and restore application to back up the following types of data: •... - Page 132 To select the data types to restore From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Back up & restore. Tap Select data type under Restore. Select the data types that you want to restore. To restore phone content Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup will get deleted during a restore procedure.
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Page 133: Locking And Protecting Your Phone
Locking and protecting your phone IMEI number Every phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country. To view your IMEI number Open the memory card and the micro SIM card cover. -
Page 134: Setting A Screen Lock
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony Customer support for more information. To create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... - Page 135 To change the screen unlock pattern From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. Draw your screen unlock pattern. Tap Pattern. Follow the instructions in your phone. To disable the screen unlock pattern From your Home screen, tap >...
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Page 136: Updating Your Phone
Updating your phone Update your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your phone to run a wireless update or you can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using a USB cable connection. - Page 137 To download the PC Companion application from your phone Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. When prompted, follow the instructions in the phone to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer. PC Companion can also be downloaded from www.sonymobile.com. To download software updates using a USB cable connection Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not already installed.
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Page 138: Phone Settings Overview
Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or add the Wi-Fi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth™ on or off, search for available Bluetooth™ devices, and make your phone visible or invisible to other Bluetooth™... - Page 139 Developer Set options for application development. For example, you can options show CPU usage on the phone display. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode when USB connections are active. About phone View information about your phone, such as the model number, firmware version, phone number and signal.
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Page 140: Status And Notification Icons Overview
Status and notification icons overview Status icons The following status icons may appear on your screen: Signal strength No signal Roaming GPRS is available EDGE is available 3G is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging... - Page 141 A song is playing The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Page 142: Application Overview
Application overview Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, and manage text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your appointments. - Page 143 Search for places, for example, restaurants and cafés. Customise power saving modes to reduce battery consumption. Use the Video Unlimited™ application to rent and purchase videos. Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited™ application to access millions of songs over a 3G or Wi-Fi® connection. Optimise phone settings to suit your own requirements.
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Page 144: User Support
Access user support directly in your phone through the Help application. For example, you can open a User guide with instructions on how to use your phone. You can also get troubleshooting and other help from the Sony Mobile support zone, and from the Sony Mobile Customer support service. -
Page 145: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • Restart your phone. • Remove and re-insert the SIM card. Then restart your phone. • Force a restart of the phone if the phone hangs and can't be restarted normally. •... -
Page 146: No Battery Charging Icon Appears When Phone Starts Charging
The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact the nearest Sony service center. Emergency 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. - Page 147 SIM card locked You have entered your PIN incorrectly 3 times in a row. To unlock the phone, you need the PUK provided by your operator. SIM card is PUK locked You have entered your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) incorrectly 10 times in a row. Please contact your service provider.
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Page 148: Recycling Your Phone
Recycling your phone Got an old phone lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will help us reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too! Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www.sonymobile.com. This is an Internet version of this publication. -
Page 149: Legal Information
Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content. -
Page 150: Index
Index settings ..........103, 108 accounts ..............10 smile detection ..........102 Exchange Active Sync® ........11 taking photos ........100, 101, 102 Facebook™ .............11 using the flash ..........101 Google™ ............11 video ..............107 adjusting volume .............89 viewing photos ..........101 Airplane mode ............33 viewing videos ..........108 alarm ................69 zoom ..............101 Album ..............111... - Page 151 fixed dialling ............42 messages flash settings ............34 using when taking photos ......101 MHL ...............128 Flight mode - See Airplane mode ......33 micro SIM card FM radio inserting .............9 favourites ............98 Microsoft® Exchange synchronisation ....74 selecting a channel ..........97 force restart ............145 settings ............34 front camera ............100 Mobile BRAVIA®...
- Page 152 taking ..........100, 101, 102 contacts ............47 using as a contact picture ......114 sending items using Bluetooth™ ....123 using as wallpaper ........114 SensMe™ channels ..........92 viewing ........101, 111, 112, 113 services ..............10 viewing on a map ..........115 settings viewing same location ........102 call ..............41 zooming ............113 camera ..........103, 108...
- Page 153 transferring web browser ............82 contacts ............44 managing bookmarks ........83 troubleshooting .............145 settings ............86 turning off ..............9 Wi-Fi® ...............78, 80 turning on ..............9 widgets ..............19 Twitter™ resizing ............20 logging in to .............59 Timescape™ Feed ........60, 61 status update ..........59 Timescape™ Friends ........61 Timescape™...