Sony 1261 4174 User Manual

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User guide  
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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. Please contact your network  
operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and  
whether additional access or usage fees apply.  
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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. At Android Market™ you can download a range of  
applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate  
applications on your Android™ phone with other applications and with online services  
that you use. For example, you can back up your phone contacts, access your different  
email accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your appointments, and  
engage in social networking.  
Android™ phones are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available and  
your phone supports this new software, you can update your phone to get new features  
and the latest improvements.  
Your Android™ phone is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the  
provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you  
first start your phone. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in  
Android™.  
New software releases may not be compatible with all phones.  
Applications  
An application is a phone program that helps you perform a task. For example, there are  
applications to make calls, take photos and download more applications.  
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Getting started  
Assembly  
To remove the back cover  
Using your thumbs, press down on the back cover, then slide it upwards.  
To insert the SIM card  
Do not insert an incompatible SIM card in the SIM card slot. Doing so could permanently  
damage your SIM card or your phone.  
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Remove the back cover, then insert the SIM card into its slot with the gold-  
coloured contacts facing up.  
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To remove the SIM card  
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Turn off your phone.  
Remove the back cover.  
Push the SIM card inwards, then release it and draw it out of its slot.  
To attach the back cover  
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Place the back cover over the back of the phone, then fit it into the slots.  
Slide the cover towards the bottom end of the phone. You hear a sound when the  
back cover locks into place.  
To change the bottom cover  
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Place your fingers on both sides of the bottom cover, then firmly pull the cover  
outwards.  
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Place a different cover just under the bottom end of the phone.  
Push the cover upwards until you hear a locking sound.  
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Turning the phone on and off  
To turn on the phone  
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Press and hold down the power key  
phone vibrates.  
on the right side of the phone until the  
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If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key  
To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen.  
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK.  
Wait a while for the phone to start.  
to activate the screen.  
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later  
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap  
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To turn off the phone  
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Press and hold down the power  
In the options menu, tap Power off.  
Tap OK.  
key until the options menu opens.  
It may take a while for the phone to shut down.  
Setup guide  
The first time you start your phone, a setup guide opens to explain basic phone functions  
and help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the phone to your  
specific needs. You can also skip some steps and access the setup guide manually at a  
later stage.  
To access the setup guide manually  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Setup guide.  
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Screen lock  
When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save  
battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the  
touchscreen when you are not using it. On the lockscreen, you can still view notifications,  
for example, notifications of missed calls and messages that arrived since the phone was  
last locked. You can also control the playback of audio tracks without unlocking the  
screen.  
To activate the screen  
Briefly press the power key  
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To view missed calls from the lockscreen  
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To activate the screen, briefly press the power key  
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Drag  
to the right across the screen.  
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To view new text messages from the lockscreen  
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To activate the screen, briefly press the power key  
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Drag  
to the right across the screen.  
To play an audio track from the lockscreen  
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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.  
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Tap  
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To pause an audio track from the lockscreen  
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To activate the screen, briefly press the power key  
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When the music player controls appear, tap  
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To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen  
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key  
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When the music player controls appear, tap  
or  
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To unlock the screen  
Drag  
to the right across the screen.  
To lock the screen manually  
When the screen is active, briefly press the power key  
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Accounts and services  
Sign in to your online service accounts from your phone and benefit from a range of  
services. Combine services and get even more out of them. For example, collect  
contacts from your Google™ and Facebook™ accounts and integrate them into your  
phonebook, so you have everything in one place.  
You can sign up to online services from your phone as well as from a computer. When  
you sign up for the first time, an account is created with your user name, password,  
settings and personal information. The next time you sign in, you get a personalised  
view.  
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 to friends using Google Talk™, to synchronise your  
phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games  
from Android Market™.  
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account  
Synchronise your phone with your corporate Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account.  
This way, you keep your work email, contacts and calendar events with you at all times.  
Facebook™ account  
Facebook™ connects you with friends, family and colleagues all over the world. Log in  
now to share your world with others.  
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SyncML™ account  
Synchronise your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™. View and manage  
contacts, calendar events and bookmarks from your phone just as easily as you would  
from a computer.  
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Getting to know your phone  
Phone overview  
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1. Headset connector  
2. Proximity sensor 1  
3. Proximity sensor 2  
4. Ear speaker  
13. Home key  
14. Back key  
15. Bottom cover opening 2  
16. Touchscreen  
5. Second microphone  
6. Front camera lens  
7. Notification LED  
8. Power key  
17. Connector for charger/USB cable  
18. Light sensor  
19. Speaker  
20. Camera LED light  
21. Camera lens  
9. Volume/Zoom key  
10. Camera key  
22. Strap hole  
11. Bottom cover opening 1  
12. Menu key  
23. Main microphone  
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Battery  
Charging the battery  
Your phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. When you connect the  
phone charger cable to a power source, such as a USB port or a phone charger, it may  
take a few minutes before the battery icon  
appears on the screen. You can still use  
your phone while it is charging. Charging the phone over a long period of time, for  
example, overnight, does not damage the battery or the phone.  
The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a  
certain time when the phone charger is connected. This is to extend battery life and may result  
in the charge status showing a level below 100 percent.  
To charge the phone  
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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. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts. If  
the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the LED  
lights up after you connect the phone charger cable to a power source.  
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When the battery status LED is green, the phone is fully charged. Disconnect the  
USB cable from your phone by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend  
the connector when removing the cable from the phone.  
Battery LED status  
Green  
The battery is fully charged  
Flashing red  
Orange  
The battery level is low  
The battery is charging. The battery level is between low and full  
To check the battery level  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.  
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Improving battery performance  
The following tips can help you improve battery performance:  
Charge your phone often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.  
Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the  
Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks.  
This setting does not prevent your phone from transmitting data over other wireless  
networks.  
Turn off GPS, Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® when you don't need these features. You can turn  
them on and off more easily by adding the Quick settings widget to your Home screen.  
You do not need to turn off 3G.  
Use the Power Saver feature to reduce battery consumption. You can select the power  
saving mode that best suits the way you use your phone. You can also customise the  
settings of each power saving mode.  
Set your synchronisation applications (used to synchronise your email, calendar and  
contacts) to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise automatically, but increase  
the synchronisation intervals.  
Check the battery usage menu in the phone to see which applications use the most  
power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming  
applications, such as YouTube™. Some Android Market™ applications also consume  
more power.  
Close and exit applications that you are not using.  
Lower the screen display brightness level.  
Turn off your phone or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no  
network coverage. 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.  
Go to www.sonymobile.com to get the latest battery performance tips for your phone  
model.  
To access the battery usage menu  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Battery use to see which installed  
applications consume the most battery power.  
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To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen  
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From your Home screen, press  
Tap Add > Widgets > Tools.  
Flick left to find and select the Data traffic widget. You can now turn on and off  
your data connection more easily.  
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To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen  
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From your Home screen, press  
Tap Add > Widgets > Tools.  
Select the Quick settings widget.  
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Reducing battery consumption with Power Saver  
Use pre-set power saving modes to manage power consuming applications and reduce  
battery consumption. With Power Saver, you can also customise the settings within each  
power saving mode to the way you use your phone.  
To activate a power saving mode  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Power Saver.  
Tap the icon next to the power saving mode that you want to activate.  
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To deactivate a power saving mode  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Power Saver.  
Tap the illuminated icon next to the active power saving mode to turn it off.  
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To change the settings for a power saving mode  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Power Saver.  
To open the settings menu, tap the name of a power saving mode.  
Mark the features that you want to turn off to save power.  
Tap Done.  
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To display power saver notifications  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Power Saver.  
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Press  
, then select Settings.  
Mark the Notifications checkbox.  
Using the keys  
Back  
Go back to the previous screen  
Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel  
Home  
Go to the Home screen  
Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications  
Menu  
Open a list of options available in the current screen or application  
Using the touchscreen  
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen of your phone when you buy it. You  
should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen  
might not function properly.  
When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save  
battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the  
touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect your  
subscription and make sure only you can access your phone content.  
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.  
To open or highlight an item  
Tap the item.  
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To mark or unmark options  
Tap the relevant checkbox or list option.  
Marked checkbox  
Unmarked checkbox  
Marked list option  
Unmarked list option  
Zooming  
The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.  
To zoom  
When available, tap  
or  
to zoom in or out.  
You may have to drag the screen (in any direction) to make the zoom icons appear.  
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. On some web pages you can  
also scroll to the sides.  
Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.  
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To scroll  
Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen.  
To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.  
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. The light sensor detects the  
ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The proximity  
sensor turns the touch screen off when your face touches the screen. This prevents you  
from unintentionally activating phone functions when you are engaged in a call.  
Home screen  
Your phone Home screen is the equivalent of the desktop on a computer. It's your  
gateway to the main features in your phone. You can customise your Home screen with  
widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper and other items.  
The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick  
left or right to view content in one of the screen's four extensions.  
shows which  
part of the Home screen you are in.  
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The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access.  
To go to the Home screen  
Press  
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To browse the Home screen  
Flick right or left.  
To share an item from your Home screen  
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Press  
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the  
item to  
to open your Home screen.  
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Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications  
and widgets you like with your friends so they can download and use them.  
Widgets  
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For  
example, the Music player widget allows you to start playing music directly.  
To add a widget to the Home screen  
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From your Home screen, press  
Tap Add > Widgets.  
Tap a widget.  
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To get an overview of all widgets on your Home screen  
Pinch on any area of your Home screen. All widgets from different parts of your  
Home screen are now displayed in one view.  
When all Home screen widgets are combined in one view, tap on any widget to go to the part  
of the Home screen containing that widget.  
Rearranging your Home screen  
Customise the appearance of your Home screen and change the features that you can  
access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders, and  
add shortcuts to contacts.  
To open the options menu of your Home screen  
You can open the Home screen options menu in two ways:  
From your Home screen, press  
Touch and hold on any part of your Home screen.  
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To add a shortcut to the Home screen  
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From your Home screen, press  
Tap Add > Shortcuts.  
Find and select a shortcut.  
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Add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and holding the  
application.  
To add a folder to the Home screen  
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From your Home screen, press  
Tap Add > Folder.  
Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.  
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Drag and drop an item on top of another item on your Home screen to create a folder  
automatically.  
To add items to a folder  
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the  
item to the folder.  
To rename a folder  
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Tap the folder to open it.  
Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.  
Enter the new folder name and tap Done.  
To move an item on the Home screen  
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Press  
to open your Home screen.  
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the  
item to the new location.  
To delete an item from the Home screen  
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the  
item to  
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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  
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From your Home screen, press  
Tap Wallpaper, then select a wallpaper.  
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You can use a photo you have taken, or an animation. Go to Android Market™ and other  
sources to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours of the  
day.  
To set a theme  
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From your Home screen, press  
Tap Theme, then select a theme.  
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When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.  
Illuminating transparent band  
The transparent band on your phone illuminates when you use certain applications, when  
an incoming call arrives, and when an alarm sounds. It then fades out after a few  
seconds to save power. The colour of the illuminated band varies depending on the  
theme you are using.  
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When you view photos in Gallery, the colour changes according to the photo you are  
viewing. When you play music with the music player, the colour changes every time a  
new album cover is displayed.  
Accessing and using applications  
Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen.  
Application screen  
The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the  
applications that come installed with your phone as well as the applications you  
download.  
The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left  
and right to view all content.  
To open the Application screen  
From your Home screen, tap  
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To browse the Application screen  
Open the Application screen, then flick right or left.  
To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag it  
to the desired location.  
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To share an application from your Application screen  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag  
the item to  
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Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications  
you like with your friends so they can download and use them.  
Opening and closing applications  
To open an application  
From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.  
To close an application  
Press  
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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.  
Recently used applications window  
You can view and access recently used applications from this window.  
To open the recently used applications window  
Press and hold down  
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Application menu  
You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application by pressing the  
key on your phone. The menu will look different depending on which application you are  
using.  
To open a menu in an application  
While using the application, press  
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A menu is not available in all applications.  
Rearranging your Application screen  
Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences.  
To arrange applications on the Application screen  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap and select an option.  
to go to the Application screen.  
To move an application on the Application screen  
Open the Application screen, then tap  
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the  
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item to the new location.  
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Tap  
to exit edit mode.  
You can only move your applications when  
is selected.  
To uninstall an application from the Application screen  
From your Home screen, tap  
Tap . All uninstallable applications are marked with a  
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icon.  
Tap the application you want to uninstall, then tap OK.  
Status and notifications  
The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your phone. To the left  
you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For example, new  
message and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signal  
strength, battery status, and other information.  
A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications. For  
example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call. The  
notification light may not work when the battery level is low.  
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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.  
To open the Notification panel  
Drag the status bar downwards.  
To close the Notification panel  
Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards.  
To open a running application from the Notification panel  
From the Notification panel, tap the icon for the running application to open it.  
To clear the Notification panel  
From the Notification panel, tap Clear.  
Phone settings menu  
View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu.  
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To access the phone settings  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings.  
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Typing text  
On-screen keyboard  
Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some  
applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically. You can also open this  
keyboard by touching a text field.  
Using the on-screen keyboard  
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Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access  
extra characters in the language.  
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Close the on-screen keyboard view. Please note that this icon does not show in portrait mode.  
Display numbers and symbols.  
Display smileys.  
Enter a space.  
Open the input settings menu to make a change, for example, under Writing languages. This key also  
changes the writing language when more than one input language is selected.  
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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.  
To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text  
Tap a text entry field.  
To hide the on-screen keyboard  
When the on-screen keyboard is open, press  
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To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation  
When you enter text, turn the phone sideways.  
For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the  
application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic.  
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To enter text using the on-screen keyboard  
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To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.  
To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a  
list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch  
and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on  
the keyboard, drag to and select "é".  
To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters  
Before you enter a letter, tap  
to switch to upper-case , or vice versa.  
To turn on the caps lock  
Before you type a word, tap  
or  
until  
appears.  
To enter numbers or symbols  
When you enter text, tap  
. A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears.  
Tap to view more options.  
To enter common punctuation marks  
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When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.  
Select a punctuation mark from the candidate bar. The selected mark is inserted  
before the space.  
To quickly enter a full stop, tap the space bar twice when you finish entering a word.  
To insert a smiley  
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When you enter text, tap  
Select a smiley.  
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To delete characters  
Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete, then tap  
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To enter a carriage return  
When you enter text, tap  
to enter a carriage return.  
To edit text  
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When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until the Edit text menu  
appears.  
Select an option.  
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.  
To change the Gesture input settings  
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When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . If you have selected  
more than one writing language, touch and hold the input language key instead.  
For example, touch and hold  
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4
Tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings.  
Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox.  
If you want to automatically add a space between gestures without having to tap  
the space bar each time, mark the Space between gestures checkbox.  
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To enter text using the Gesture input function  
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When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to  
letter to spell the word you want to write. Lift up your finger when you’ve finished  
entering a word.  
The phone suggests a word based on the letters you have traced. If necessary,  
select the correct word in the candidate bar. To view more options, scroll right or  
left in the word candidate bar. If you cannot find the desired word, tap once to  
delete the entire word. Then you can try again or tap each letter to enter the word.  
If the Space between gestures setting is activated, slide on the keyboard to  
enter the next word. Otherwise, enter a space and then slide to enter the next  
word.  
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To enter joined compound words when the Space between gestures setting is activated, you  
may need to slide to enter the first part of the word, then tap each letter to enter the rest of  
the word.  
Phonepad  
The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive  
text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via  
the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.  
Using the Phonepad  
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Choose a text input option  
Change the character case and turn on the caps lock  
Display numbers  
Display symbols and smileys  
Enter a space  
Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes the  
writing language when more than one input language is selected.  
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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.  
To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad  
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2
When you enter text, tap . If you have selected more than one writing language,  
touch and hold the input language key instead, for example,  
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Tap Keyboard settings > Keyboard layout, then select an option.  
The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.  
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To enter text using the Phonepad  
When  
appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the  
letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap  
to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.  
When  
appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you  
want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected. Then  
do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.  
To enter numbers using the Phonepad  
When the Phonepad is open, tap  
. A Phonepad with numbers appears.  
To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad  
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2
When the Phonepad is open, tap  
Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.  
. A grid with symbols and smileys appears.  
Keyboard and Phonepad settings  
You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as writing  
language and automatic correction.  
To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings  
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2
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When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap . If you  
have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold the input language  
key instead, for example,  
.
Tap Keyboard settings.  
To add a writing language to the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad  
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap . If you  
have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold the input language  
key instead, for example,  
Tap Writing languages and mark the checkbox for the languages you want to  
use for writing. When you have finished, press to confirm.  
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To switch between languages, tap the input language key, for example,  
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Text input settings  
When entering text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, you can access a  
text input settings menu that helps you set options for text prediction. For example, 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  
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap . If  
you have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold the input  
language key instead, for example,  
.
2
3
Tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings.  
Select the desired settings.  
Entering text using voice input  
When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words.  
Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology  
from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.  
You must have a data connection on a mobile or Wi-Fi® network to use this service. Additional  
charges may apply.  
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To enable voice input  
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When you enter text, tap . If you have selected more than one writing language,  
touch and hold the input language key instead, for example,  
.
2
3
Tap Keyboard settings > Voice input fr. keyboard.  
Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox, read the information carefully, then  
tap OK to confirm.  
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5
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To set a language for voice input, tap Language, then select the language you  
want to use.  
To automatically insert the most likely word suggestion, mark the Use best  
choice checkbox.  
Press  
to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screen  
keyboard or Phonepad.  
To enter text using voice input  
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2
When you enter text, make sure that the voice input function is enabled and that  
you have a working data connection.  
When  
appears on your on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap it. When the  
input language key, for example,  
appears, touch and hold it. An arrow  
appears. Move the arrow until it points to the microphone, then release your  
finger.  
When Speak now appears on your screen, speak to enter text.  
When the Use best choice function is activated, the most likely word suggestion  
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appears underlined. If the word is not correct, tap  
once to delete it, then start  
again. When the Use best choice function is not activated, the search results  
appear in a list. Select the word you want.  
To access Xperia™ keyboard settings when voice input is enabled  
When  
appears on your on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, touch and hold it, then  
select Keyboard settings.  
When the input language key, for example,  
appears on your on-screen keyboard or  
Phonepad, touch and hold it. An arrow appears. Move the arrow until it points to  
then release your finger.  
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Customising your phone  
Adapt the phone to your needs by adjusting, for example, your personal ringtone, phone  
language and your Privacy settings.  
Adjusting the volume  
You can adjust the ringtone volume for phone calls and notifications as well as for music  
and video playback.  
To adjust the ring volume with the volume key  
Press the volume key up or down.  
To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key  
When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.  
To set the phone to silent and vibrate mode  
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2
3
4
From the Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Sound.  
Mark the Silent mode checkbox.  
Select Vibrate and choose an option.  
To enhance the speaker loudness  
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2
3
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound.  
Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.  
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Time and date  
You can change the time and date in your phone.  
To set the date manually  
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2
3
4
5
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From the Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.  
Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked.  
Tap Set date.  
Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.  
Tap Set.  
To set the time manually  
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2
3
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From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.  
Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked.  
Unmark the Use 24-hour format checkbox, if it is marked.  
Tap Set time.  
Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.  
Tap am to change to pm, or vice versa.  
Tap Set.  
To set the time zone  
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2
3
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From the Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.  
Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked.  
Tap Select time zone.  
Select an option.  
To set the date format  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Date & time > Select date format.  
Select an option.  
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Ringtone settings  
To set a phone ringtone  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.  
Select a ringtone.  
Tap Done.  
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To enable touch tones  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound.  
Mark the Audible touch tones and Audible selection checkboxes.  
.
To select a notification ringtone  
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2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification ringtone.  
Select a ringtone.  
Tap Done.  
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To set a vibrating alert  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound.  
Select Vibrate and choose an option.  
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Screen settings  
To adjust the screen brightness  
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2
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From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.  
Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.  
Tap OK.  
The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve battery  
performance, see Improving battery performance on page 16.  
To set the screen to vibrate  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound.  
Mark the Haptic feedback checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft  
keys and certain applications.  
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To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings >Display > Screen timeout.  
Select an option.  
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To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key  
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To keep the screen on while charging the phone  
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2
3
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Applications > Development.  
Mark the Stay awake check box.  
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Phone language  
You can select a language to use in your phone.  
To change the phone language  
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2
3
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Select language.  
Select an option.  
Tap Done.  
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If you choose the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap the Settings  
icon  
. Then select the entry beside  
, and select the first entry in the following menu. You  
can then select the language you want.  
Airplane mode  
In Airplane mode, your phone's network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent  
disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to music,  
watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your internal  
storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated.  
Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.  
To turn on Airplane mode  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks.  
Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.  
.
You can also select Airplane mode from the Phone options menu. To access the Phone  
options menu, press and hold the power key  
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Memory  
You can save content to your phone's internal storage and to the phone memory. Music,  
video clips and photos are saved to the internal storage while applications, contacts and  
messages are saved to the phone memory.  
You can move some applications from the phone memory to the internal storage.  
To move an application to the phone's internal storage  
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2
3
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From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Applications > Manage applications.  
Select the application that you want to move to the internal storage.  
Tap Move to internal storage .  
It is not possible to move some applications from the phone memory to the internal storage.  
Formatting the internal storage  
You can format your phone's internal storage, for example, to free up memory. By doing  
so, you erase all data on the internal storage.  
Make sure you make backups of everything that you want to save before formatting the  
internal storage. To back up your content, you can copy it to a computer. For more  
information, refer to Connecting your phone to a computer on page 117  
To clear the internal storage  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Storage > Clear internal storage.  
Tap Clear internal storage > Erase everything.  
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Using a headset with your phone  
Use the accessories provided with your phone, or other compatible accessories, for optimal  
performance.  
To use a headset  
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2
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Connect the headset to your phone.  
To answer a call, press the call handling key.  
To end the call, press the call handling key.  
If a headset is not included with the phone, you may purchase one separately.  
If you are listening to music, the music stops when you receive a call and resumes when the  
call ends.  
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Internet and messaging settings  
To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a  
2G/3G mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to get  
these settings:  
For most mobile phone networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come  
preinstalled on your phone. You can then start using the Internet and send messages  
right away.  
In some cases you will get the option to download Internet and messaging settings the  
first time you turn on your phone. It is also possible to download these settings later from  
the Settings menu.  
You can manually add and change Internet and network settings in your phone at any  
time. Contact your network operator for detailed information on your Internet and  
messaging settings.  
To download Internet and messaging settings  
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2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings.  
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To view the current Access Point Name (APN)  
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2
3
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.  
Tap Access Point Names.  
.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection will be indicated by a  
marked button to the right.  
To configure APN settings manually  
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2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access  
Point Names.  
.
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4
5
6
7
8
Press  
Tap New APN.  
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Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile you want to create.  
Tap APN and enter the access point name.  
Enter all other information required by your network operator.  
Press  
and tap Save  
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Contact your network operator for detailed information about your network settings.  
To reset the default Internet settings  
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2
From the Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point  
Names.  
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4
Press  
Tap Reset to default.  
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Usage info  
For quality purposes, Sony collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your  
phone usage. None of the information gathered includes personal data. By default, the  
usage info sending option is not activated. But you can choose to activate it if you like.  
To send usage info  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Usage info settings.  
Mark the Send usage info checkbox.  
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Using Data monitor  
Use the Data monitor to keep track of the amount of data your phone sends and  
receives. This application tracks the approximate data traffic over 2G/3G networks from  
a predefined start day. The values are reset monthly. For example, if the start day is set  
to 15, the data traffic counter is reset on the 15th day of every month. The first time you  
start the Data monitor, the start day is set to 1.  
Get the Data monitor to alert you when the amount of transferred data reaches a certain  
limit. You can set limits separately for sent data, received data and total data. You can  
also activate the Data monitor as a widget on the Home screen.  
Data amounts indicated are approximate. Please consult your service provider to verify actual  
data usage.  
Data sent or received over Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth™ connections is not tracked.  
To set the Data monitor start day  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Data monitor.  
Tap Settings > Month period.  
Adjust the start day by scrolling up and down.  
When finished, tap OK.  
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To set a Data monitor alert  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Data monitor.  
Tap the bell icon next to Sent data, Received data or Total data, depending on  
which alert you want to set.  
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Adjust the values by scrolling up and down.  
When finished, tap OK.  
To clear a Data monitor alert  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Data monitor.  
Tap the bell icon next to Sent data, Received data or Total data, depending on  
the alert you want to remove.  
Tap Reset. The alert limit is reset to zero and the alert is deactivated.  
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Turning off data traffic  
You can disable all data connections over 2G/3G networks with your phone to avoid any  
unwanted data downloads and synchronisations. Contact your network operator if you  
need detailed information about your subscription plan and data traffic costs.  
When data traffic is turned off, you can still use Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth™ connections. You can  
also send and receive multimedia messages.  
To turn off all data traffic  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.  
Unmark the Data enabled checkbox.  
.
Data roaming  
Depending on your network operator, it might be possible to allow mobile data  
connections via 2G/3G outside of your home network (roaming). Please note that data  
transmission charges may apply. Contact your network operator for more information.  
Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home network without any  
notification, for example, when sending search and synchronisation requests. Additional  
charges may apply for data roaming. Consult your service provider.  
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To activate data roaming  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.  
Mark the Data roaming checkbox.  
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You can’t activate data roaming when data connections have been deactivated  
Network settings  
Your phone automatically switches between networks depending on available networks  
over different locations. Initially, your phone is configured to use the fastest mobile  
network mode available for data. But you can configure your phone manually to use only  
a slower 2G network mode for data, to extend the life of your battery between charges.  
You can also configure your phone to access a different set of network modes entirely,  
or to behave in special ways when roaming.  
To select a network mode  
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2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.  
Tap Network Mode.  
.
Select a network mode.  
To select another network manually  
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2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Network  
operators.  
.
3
4
5
Tap Search mode.  
When a popup window appears, tap 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.  
To activate automatic network selection  
1
2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Network  
operators.  
.
3
4
Tap Search mode.  
Tap Automatic.  
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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  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and Tap Phone.  
Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap  
.
.
You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls are  
barred.  
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked  
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2
Tap Emergency call.  
Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap  
.
Call handling  
You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in  
your phone's contact list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view.  
To make a call by dialling  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Phone.  
Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call. To delete a number, tap  
.
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To end a call  
Tap End call.  
To make an international call  
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2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Phone.  
Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.  
Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0) and phone number, then  
.
tap Call.  
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  
Drag  
to the left across the screen.  
To change the ear speaker volume during a call  
Press the volume key up or down.  
To turn on the loudspeaker during a call  
Tap  
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To mute the microphone during a call  
Tap  
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To activate the screen during a call  
Press  
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To enter numbers during a call  
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2
During a call, tap . A keypad appears.  
Enter numbers.  
To mute the ringtone for an incoming call  
When you receive the call, press the volume key.  
Recent calls  
In the call log, you can view recently missed  
, received  
and dialled  
calls.  
To view your missed calls  
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2
When you have missed a call,  
downwards.  
Tap Missed call.  
appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar  
To call a number from your call log  
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.  
To call a number directly, tap the number. To edit a number before calling, touch  
and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.  
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2
3
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You can also call a number by tapping  
> Call back.  
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.  
Edit the contact details and tap Done.  
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Voicemail  
If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for  
you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on  
your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it  
manually.  
To enter your voicemail number  
1
2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail settings > Voicemail  
number.  
.
3
4
Enter your voicemail number.  
Tap OK.  
To call your voicemail service  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Phone.  
Touch and hold 1.  
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Multiple calls  
If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it  
is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.  
To activate or deactivate call waiting  
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings.  
To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.  
.
To reject a second call  
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Busy.  
To answer a second call and end the ongoing call  
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap End current call and answer.  
To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold  
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Answer.  
To make a second call  
1
2
3
During an ongoing call, tap  
Enter the number of the recipient and tap  
If the recipient answers, the first call is put on hold.  
.
.
The same procedure applies to subsequent calls.  
To switch between multiple calls  
To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap the desired number  
or contact.  
To end the ongoing call and return to the next call on hold  
Tap  
.
Conference calls  
With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more  
persons.  
To make a conference call  
1
2
3
4
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.  
Tap  
.
.
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To add more participants, repeat steps 1 to 4.  
To have a private conversation with a conference call participant  
1
During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of  
participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants on the  
call.  
2
3
Tap the name of the participant you want to talk to privately.  
To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap  
.
To release a participant from a conference call  
1
2
During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of  
participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants.  
Tap  
next to the participant you want to release.  
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To end a conference call  
During the conference call, tap End conference call.  
Call settings  
Barring calls  
You can bar all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. When you use call  
barring for the first time, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and then  
a new password to activate the call barring function.  
To bar incoming or outgoing calls  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call barring.  
Select an option.  
.
Enter the password and tap Enable.  
Forwarding calls  
You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering  
service.  
To forward calls  
1
2
3
4
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  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.  
Select an option, then tap Disable.  
.
Showing or hiding your phone number  
You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you  
call them.  
To show or hide your phone number  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID.  
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Fixed Dialling Numbers  
If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of Fixed  
Dialling Numbers (FDN) to restrict outgoing calls.  
To enable or disable fixed dialling  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed Dialing Numbers.  
Tap Activate fixed dialling or Deactivate fixed dialling.  
Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.  
To access the list of accepted call recipients  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed Dialing Numbers > Fixed Dialing  
Numbers.  
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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 in  
your Google™ account, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account, or other accounts  
that support synchronisation. The Contacts application automatically creates new entries  
and also helps you match data such as email addresses with existing entries. You can  
also manage this process manually. For more information, go to www.sonymobile.com.  
Transferring contacts to your new phone  
There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new phone. Select a transfer method  
that best suits your situation.  
Transferring contacts using a PC  
You can use a PC to transfer contacts from several phone brands, including iPhone,  
Samsung, HTC and Nokia.  
You need:  
An Internet-connected PC running Windows®  
A USB cable for your old phone  
A USB cable for your new Android™ phone  
Your old phone  
Your new Android™ phone  
If you don't have access to all of the items listed above, go to www.sonymobile.com to find  
out about other ways to transfer your contacts.  
Using the PC Companion program to transfer contacts  
If you are transferring contacts using a PC, use the PC Companion progam. It's free, and  
the installation files are already saved on your new phone. PC Companion also offers a  
range of other features, including help to update your phone software.  
To install PC Companion  
1
New phone: Turn on your new Android™ phone and connect it to a PC using a  
USB cable.  
2
3
New phone: Tap Install to install PC Companion on the PC.  
Computer: If a popup window appears, select Run Startme.exe. In the new  
popup window that appears, click Install to start the installation and then follow  
the instructions to complete the installation.  
To transfer contacts to your new phone using PC Companion  
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2
Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.  
Open the PC Companion program on the PC, then click Contacts Setup and  
follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.  
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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 Sync™,  
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®or Facebook™. If you have synced the contacts in  
your old phone or your computer with an online account, you can transfer your contacts  
to your new phone using that account. For more detailed information about  
synchronisation, see Synchronising data on your phone on page 69.  
To synchronise your phone contacts with a synchronisation account  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Press , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.  
To set up a synchronisation account, tap Add account and follow the on-screen  
instructions. If you have already set up a synchronisation account and you want to  
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sync with that account, tap the account, press  
, and tap Sync now.  
To import contacts from a SIM card  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Press , then tap Import contacts > SIM card.  
If you have set up a synchronisation account, you can choose to add the SIM card  
contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use these contacts in the  
phone. Select your desired option.  
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To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all contacts,  
press  
, then tap Import all.  
To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology  
1
Make sure you have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and your phone set to  
visible. If not, then you cannot receive data from other devices.  
When you are asked to confirm whether you want to receive the file, tap Accept.  
Drag down the Notification panel and tap the file you received to import the  
contact data.  
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3
To receive contacts sent using a messaging service  
1
2
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  
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Tap here to create a contact  
Contact search field  
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Touch a contact to view its details  
Alphabetical index for browsing contacts  
Tap a contact thumbnail to access the Quick Contact menu  
Shortcut tabs  
Managing your contacts  
You can create, edit and synchronise your contacts in a few simple steps. You can  
select contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them in the  
phone.  
If you synchronise your contacts with more than one account, you can join contacts in  
your phone to avoid duplicates.  
Some synchronisation services, for example, some social networking services, do not allow  
you to edit contact details.  
To view your contacts  
From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Your contacts are listed here.  
To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Press , then tap Filter.  
In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have  
synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears  
in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account.  
When you are finished, tap OK.  
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To add a contact  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
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.  
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Enter or select the desired information for the contact.  
When you are finished, tap Done.  
If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact phone number, you can use the  
number when you make calls from other countries.  
To edit a contact  
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2
3
From the Home screen, tap , then tap  
Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact.  
Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done.  
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To associate a picture with a contact  
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2
3
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From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact.  
Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture.  
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When you have added the picture, tap Done.  
You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Gallery application.  
To view your communication with a contact  
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2
3
From the Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap the contact you want to view.  
To view your communication with the contact for different media, tap or flick  
through the filter items at the bottom of the screen.  
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To delete contacts  
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2
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From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
.
Press  
, then tap Delete contacts.  
Mark the contacts you want to delete, or tap Mark all if you want to delete all  
contacts.  
Tap Delete > OK.  
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To edit contact information about yourself  
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2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
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Touch and hold Myself at the top of the contact list, then tap Edit contact.  
Enter the new information or make the changes you want.  
When you are done, tap Done.  
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application  
If you synchronise your contacts with a new account or import contact information in  
other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this  
happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries by  
mistake, you can separate them again later.  
To link contacts  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Touch and hold the contact you want to link with another contact, then tap Link  
contact.  
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From the list that appears, tap the contact whose information you want to join with  
the first contact, then tap OK to confirm. The information from the first contact is  
merged with the second contact, and the first contact is no longer displayed in the  
Contacts list.  
To separate linked contacts  
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2
3
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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.  
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Favourites  
You can mark a contact as a favourite. The Favorites tab gives you quick access to your  
marked contacts. In Favorites, you can also find a list of the contacts you communicate  
with most frequently.  
To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite  
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2
3
From the Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites.  
Tap  
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Communicating with your contacts  
To search for a contact  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search field. All contacts  
beginning with those letters appear.  
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The quick contact menu  
Tap a contact's thumbnail to view quick communication options for a particular contact.  
Options include calling the contact, sending a text or multimedia message, and starting a  
chat using the Google Talk™ application.  
For an application to appear as an option in the quick contact menu, you may need to set up  
the application in your phone and be logged in to the application. For example, you need to  
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start the Gmail™ application and enter your login details before you can use Gmail™ from the  
quick contact menu.  
Sharing your contacts  
To send your business card  
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2
3
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From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap Myself.  
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Press  
, then tap Send contact > OK.  
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.  
To send a contact  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap the contact whose details you want to send.  
Press , then tap Send contact > OK.  
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Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.  
To send several contacts at once  
1
2
3
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5
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Press , then tap Send contacts.  
Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts.  
Tap Send, then tap OK to confirm.  
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Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.  
Backing up contacts  
You can use internal storage, a SIM card or an online synchronisation tool such as  
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® to back up contacts.  
To export all contacts to the phone's internal storage  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
.
Press  
, then tap Back up contacts > Internal storage.  
Tap OK.  
To export contacts to a SIM card  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
.
Press  
, then tap Back up contacts > SIM card.  
Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all  
your contacts.  
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5
Tap Back up.  
Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on your  
SIM card, or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existing  
contacts on your SIM card.  
When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to  
memory limitations on SIM cards.  
To export all contacts to the USB storage  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
.
Press  
, then tap Back up contacts > USB storage.  
Tap OK.  
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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. A  
single text message may contain up to 160 characters. If you exceed 160 characters,  
then all your single messages are linked and sent together. You are charged for each  
160-character message sent. When you view your messages, they appear as  
conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are  
grouped together.  
To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings in your phone. See Internet  
To create and send a message  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap  
To add a recipient, tap , then find and mark the checkbox next to the recipient  
name. To add more than one recipient, mark the checkboxes for the desired  
recipients. You can also enter the full number in the search field manually, then tap  
Add.  
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When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.  
Tap Write message and enter your message text.  
If you want to add a media file, tap  
and select an option.  
To send the message, tap Send.  
If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged  
with the word Draft:.  
To read a received message  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap the desired conversation.  
If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap  
.
Download message.  
You can also open messages from the status bar when  
bar and tap the message.  
appears there. Just drag down the  
To reply to a message  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap the conversation containing the message.  
Enter your reply and tap Send.  
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To forward a message  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward.  
Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.  
Select a recipient from the list, or tap  
to add a recipient who is not in the list.  
Edit the message and tap Send.  
To delete a message  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
.
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.  
Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >  
Yes.  
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To delete conversations  
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2
3
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 message sender's number  
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2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap a conversation.  
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Press  
If you want to add the number to an existing contact, select the relevant contact.  
Or tap if you want to create a new contact.  
, then tap Add to Contacts.  
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6
Select the account to which you want to save the contact.  
Edit the contact information and tap Done.  
To call a message sender  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap a conversation.  
Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the  
recipient name or number from the list that appears.  
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If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number that you want to  
call. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap  
.
To save a file contained in a message you receive  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap the conversation you want to open.  
If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap  
Download message.  
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Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.  
To star a message  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap the conversation you want to open.  
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In the message you want to star, tap  
.
To unstar a message, tap  
.
To view starred messages  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Press , then tap Starred messages.  
All starred messages appear in a list.  
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To search for messages  
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2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Press  
, then tap Search.  
Tap Search Messaging.  
Enter your search keywords, then tap  
.
Text and multimedia message options  
To change your message notification settings  
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2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Press , then tap Settings.  
To set a notification sound, tap Notification tone and select an option.  
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For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.  
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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.  
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2
3
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When a message has been delivered to a recipient,  
appears in the message.  
To view messages saved on the SIM card  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
.
Press  
, then tap Settings > SIM messages.  
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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. Note that emails you receive  
to your Gmail™ account can be accessed in the phone from both the Email and the  
Gmail™ applications.  
Your corporate Microsoft® Outlook® email messages have to be stored on a  
Microsoft® Exchange server for the functionality described above to work. See Synchronising  
your corporate email, calendar and contacts on page 69 for more information.  
To set up an email account in your phone  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
Enter your email address and password, then tap Next.  
If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically,  
complete the setup manually. If necessary, contact your email service provider for  
detailed settings. For corporate email setup on your phone, select Exchange  
Active Sync as the account type.  
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When you are prompted, enter a name for your email account, so that it is easily  
identifiable. The same name shows in the emails you send from this account.  
When you are finished, tap Done.  
You can set up more than one email account. See To add an extra email account in your  
phone on page 51.  
Using email  
To create and send an email message  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.  
If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to send the  
message from, then tap  
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3
Tap To and start typing the recipient's address. Matches are displayed in a  
dynamic list. Tap the relevant match or continue typing the complete email  
address. To add more recipients, enter a comma ( , ) or a semi colon ( ; ) and start  
typing another name. To delete a recipient, tap the  
key.  
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To select an email address saved in your contacts, tap , then find and mark the  
checkbox next to a recipient field. To add more than one recipient, mark the  
checkboxes for the desired recipients. When you are finished, tap Done.  
Tap Subject and enter the email subject.  
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6
To attach a file, tap . Select the type of file, then tap the file you want to attach  
from the list that appears.  
In the message area, enter your message text.  
To set a priority level, press  
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8
, then tap Set priority and select an option.  
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To add Cc/Bcc fields, press  
, then tap Add Cc/Bcc.  
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To send the email, tap  
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To receive email messages  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Email.  
If you are using several email accounts, tap the account that you want to check. If  
you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox.  
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To download new messages, press  
, then tap Refresh.  
If you have set up a corporate email account, you can set the checking frequency to  
Automatic (Push).  
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To read your email messages  
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3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check. If you  
want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox.  
In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want to read.  
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To use the email preview pane  
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2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.  
If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check. If you  
want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox.  
Hold your phone horizontally. The email preview pane appears.  
Scroll up or down in the email inbox and tap the email you want to read. The email  
opens in the preview pane. To view more information about the email, tap the  
downward arrow next to the sender's name. In the body text field, pinch two  
fingers together, or spread them apart, to zoom in or out.  
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To view the email in fullscreen format, drag the split bar (located between the  
email list and email body) accordingly. In fullscreen format, use the upward and  
downward arrows at the bottom of the screen to read your previous or next  
message.  
To return to the inbox view, drag the split bar accordingly.  
To hide the preview pane, hold your phone vertically, or change the preview pane settings.  
To change email preview pane settings  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.  
If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check.  
Press  
, then tap More > Preview pane and select an option.  
To change email preview pane settings when you're using the combined inbox, press  
,
then tap Preview pane and select an option.  
To view an email message attachment  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
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Find and tap the desired message in your email inbox. Emails with attachments  
are identified by  
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Tap the downward arrow beside the sender's name, tap an attachment, and  
select Open or Save.  
To save a sender's email address to your contacts  
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2
3
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5
6
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
Find and tap the desired message in your email inbox.  
Tap the name of the sender at the top of the screen.  
Tap OK when you are prompted to add the name to your contacts.  
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact if you want to create a new  
contact.  
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Edit the contact information and tap Done.  
To reply to an email message  
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2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Email.  
In your email inbox, touch and hold the message you want to reply to.  
.
Tap Reply or Reply all.  
Enter your reply, then tap  
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To forward an email message  
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2
3
4
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Email.  
In your email inbox, touch and hold the message you want to forward.  
Tap Forward.  
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Tap To and enter the recipient's address. Or tap  
to select a recipient from your  
contacts.  
Enter your message text, then tap  
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To delete an email message  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Email.  
In your email inbox, touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap  
Delete.  
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To sort your emails  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Email.  
If you are using several email accounts, tap the account that you want to check. If  
you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox.  
.
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5
Press  
, then tap Sort.  
Select a sorting option.  
To search for emails  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap . Then find and tap Email.  
If you are using several email accounts and want to check just one account, tap  
the account name. Press  
Tap Search keyword, enter your search text, then tap  
The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email you want to open.  
, then tap Search.  
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4
5
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To change search options, tap  
and select a different option.  
To manage your email in batches  
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2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.  
If you are using several email accounts, tap the account that you want to check. If  
you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox.  
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4
5
Press  
, then tap Mark several.  
Mark the checkboxes for the emails that you want to select.  
When you are finished, tap one of the icons at the bottom of the screen to, for  
example, delete the selected emails. You can also mark them as read or unread.  
For more options, press  
.
In an Exchange Active Sync account, you can also tap  
folder.  
to move selected emails to another  
To view all folders for one email account  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap . Then find and tap Email.  
If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check.  
Press  
, then tap Folders to view all the folders in this account.  
To change the inbox checking frequency  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
If you are using several email accounts, tap and hold the account you want to  
adjust, then tap Account settings. If you are viewing the inbox of one account,  
.
press  
, then tap More > Account settings.  
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Tap Inbox check frequency and select an option.  
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To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.  
If you are using several email accounts, touch and hold the desired EAS  
(Exchange Active Sync) account, then select Account settings > Out of office.  
Mark the Out of office checkbox.  
If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the auto  
reply.  
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5
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Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field.  
Tap OK to confirm.  
Using email accounts  
To add an extra email account in your phone  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
If you have more than one email account in your phone, all accounts appear in a  
list. If you only have one email account in your phone, press  
.
, then tap More >  
Accounts.  
4
5
Press  
, then tap Add account.  
Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the email  
account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually.  
When prompted, enter a name for your email account so that it is easily  
identifiable. The same name shows in the emails you send from this account.  
When you are finished, tap Done.  
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To set an email account as your default account  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
Tap and hold the account you want to use as the default account for composing  
and sending email, then tap Account settings.  
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4
Mark the Default account checkbox.  
If you only have one email account, this account is automatically the default account.  
To remove an email account from your phone  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
If you have several email accounts in your phone, go to step 4. If you only have  
one email account, press , then tap More > Accounts.  
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4
Touch and hold the account you want to remove, then tap Remove account >  
OK.  
Gmail™ and other Google™ services  
If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application in your phone to  
read, write and organise email messages. After you set up your Google™ account to  
work in the phone, you can also chat to friends using the Google Talk™ application,  
synchronise your phone calendar application with your Google Calendar™, and  
download applications and games from Android Market™.  
The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries or  
regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.  
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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. Your phone is now ready to use with Gmail™ , Google  
Talk™ and Google Calendar™.  
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2
3
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You can also sign in or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start  
your phone. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.  
To open the Gmail™ application  
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2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Gmail™ .  
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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™  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Talk.  
.
To reply to an instant message with Talk  
1
2
When someone contacts you on Talk,  
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message and begin to chat.  
appears in the status bar.  
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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. Timescape™ also features an infinite button  
that gives you  
access to a range of content about the item you are currently viewing.  
The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries or  
regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.  
To start Timescape™  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Timescape™  
If you are starting Timescape™ for the first time, tap the tile in the welcome screen  
to set up Timescape.  
Tap the Services screen to log in to social networking services such as  
Facebook™ or Twitter™, or to search for Timescape-related extensions on  
Android Market™.  
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5
If you do not want to log in to any social networking accounts or search Android  
Market™, tap Done.  
Timescape™ main view  
1
2
3
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2
3
Your status on the web services you have selected  
Timescape™ tiles, in chronological order, with the most recent tile at the top  
Timescape™ event filter  
Using Timescape™  
To scroll through tiles in Timescape™  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Timescape™.  
Flick up or down to scroll through the tiles.  
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To preview a tile in Timescape™  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Timescape™.  
Scroll to the tile you want to preview, and then tap it.  
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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™  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Timescape™.  
Tap or flick through the filter icons.  
.
To refresh the main view in Timescape™  
When the Timescape™ event filter is set to show all events, press  
, then tap  
Refresh.  
When you refresh the main view, your phone may connect to the Internet to update  
information from web service accounts that you have linked to Timescape™.  
To log in to Facebook™ or Twitter™ from Timescape™  
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Timescape™.  
.
Press  
, then tap Settings > Set up services.  
Tap the service you want to log in to.  
Enter your login details.  
When you have logged in to a web service, you can update your status or view updates from  
the web service in Timescape™.  
To update your Facebook™ or Twitter™ status in Timescape™  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Timescape™.  
.
Tap  
> Update status.  
Tap the service for which you want to update your status. If you are not signed in  
to the service, you need to sign in before proceeding. When you have selected the  
desired service, tap Continue.  
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Tap the text field and enter your new status, then tap Post.  
To log out of Facebook™ or Twitter™ from Timescape™  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Timescape™.  
.
Press  
, then tap Settings > Set up services.  
Tap the service you want to log out of.  
Your account information gets deleted when you log out.  
Downloading new services for Timescape™  
You can perform an extension search in Android Market™ and download new services  
for Timescape™. Such services include applications and plug-ins that add extra features  
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to Timescape. For example, you can download applications that update Timescape with  
your activities on various social networking sites.  
To download and install new services for Timescape™  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Timescape™.  
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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. Otherwise, you are directed straight to Android Market™.  
In Android Market™, select a service to download from the list that appears, then  
follow the instructions to download and install it.  
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You can delete installed Timescape services the same way you delete any other installed  
application.  
To view an event in Timescape™  
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Timescape™.  
Scroll to and tap the tile for the desired event so it appears in preview mode. Then  
tap the tile again.  
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The infinite button in Timescape™  
When you tap a tile, the infinite button  
appears in the upper right corner. If the tile is  
connected to a contact, you can access related content by tapping the infinite button.  
To view all communication with a contact in Timescape™  
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Timescape™.  
Tap a tile for an event related to a contact.  
Tap . All communication with the contact appears.  
Tap or flick the filter items at the bottom of the screen to view communication with  
the contact through other media.  
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Timescape™ settings  
To access Timescape™ settings  
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Timescape™.  
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Press  
, then tap Settings.  
To schedule web service content updates in Timescape™  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Timescape™.  
.
Press  
, then tap Settings > Update mode.  
Tap the desired option. If you select Manual, no automatic updates get  
scheduled.  
Timescape™ Feed widget  
The Timescape™ Feed widget shows all your most recent Timescape™ events in one  
view. You can flick up or down within the widget to view the full content of every event.  
You can also tap an event to view its content in fullscreen format or react to it using  
comments, likes and retweets.  
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Timescape™ Feed widget view  
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2
3
4
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2
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4
Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view  
Shortcut to update status  
Refresh the widget view  
Most recent online event  
To add the Timescape™ Feed widget to your Home screen  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, press  
Tap Add > Widgets.  
Tap Timescape™ Feed.  
.
To remove the Timescape™ Feed widget from your Home screen  
1
2
From your Home screen, touch and hold the Timescape™ Feed widget.  
Drag the widget to  
.
Timescape™ Friends widget  
The Timescape™ Friends widget notifies you of the latest social networking activities  
related to you and your friends. You can view all activities and communicate with your  
friends using comments, likes and retweets.  
Timescape™ Friends widget view  
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2
3
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5
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2
3
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5
Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view  
Tap to refresh the view  
Activity indicator – indicates updates to feeds  
Tap to show friends with most recent social networking activity  
Open this tab to show the friends you are following and add other friends  
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To add the Timescape™ Friends widget to your Home screen  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, press  
Tap Add > Widgets.  
Tap Timescape™ Friends.  
.
To remove the Timescape™ Friends widget from your Home screen  
1
2
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. For example, you can post updates on Facebook™ or Twitter™.  
Timescape™ Share widget view  
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2
3
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2
3
Icon showing the service currently used to send posts  
Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view  
Enter new posts here  
To add the Timescape™ Share widget to your Home screen  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, press  
Tap Add > Widgets.  
Tap Timescape™ Share.  
.
To remove the Timescape™ Share widget from your Home screen  
1
2
From your Home screen, touch and hold the Timescape™ Share widget.  
Drag the widget to  
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Getting started with Android Market™  
Open Android Market™ 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 Android Market™, you need to have a Google ™ account. See To set up a  
Android Market™ may not be available in all countries or regions  
To open Android Market™  
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2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Market.  
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Downloading from Android Market™  
You can download all kinds of applications from Android Market™, including free  
applications.  
Before you download applications  
Before you start downloading from Android Market™, make sure that you have a  
working Internet connection.  
Also, remember that you might incur data traffic charges when you download content to  
your phone. Contact your operator for more information.  
To download a free application  
1
2
3
In Android Market™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories,  
or by using the search function.  
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the  
installation.  
If the application you want to download requires access to your data or control of  
any functions on your phone, an additional screen appears with details. Read this  
screen carefully because the functionality of your phone may be seriously affected  
if you proceed. Tap OK if you agree, or Cancel if you wish to cancel the  
download.  
To download a paid application  
1
2
3
In Android Market™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories,  
or by using the search function.  
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions in your phone to  
complete your purchase.  
If the application you want to download requires access to your data or control of  
any functions on your phone, an additional screen appears with details. Read this  
screen carefully because the functionality of your phone may be seriously affected  
if you proceed. Tap OK if you agree, or Cancel if you wish to cancel the  
download.  
To open a downloaded application  
1
2
In Android Market™, press  
Tap the downloaded application.  
, then tap My Apps.  
You can also access downloaded applications from the Application screen.  
Clearing your application data  
You may sometimes need to clear data for an application. This might happen if, for  
example, the application memory becomes full, or you want to clear high scores for a  
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game. You might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messages in  
some applications.  
To clear all cache for an application  
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2
3
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5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings.  
Tap Applications > Manage applications.  
Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache.  
Tap Clear cache.  
.
It is not possible to clear the cache for some applications.  
To delete an installed application  
1
2
3
4
5
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings.  
Tap Applications > Manage applications.  
Tap the desired application.  
Tap Uninstall.  
.
It is not possible to delete some preinstalled applications.  
Permissions  
Some applications need to access parts of your phone to be able to work properly. For  
example, a navigation application needs permissions to send and receive data traffic,  
and access your location. Some applications might misuse their permissions by stealing  
or deleting data, or reporting your location. Make sure you only install and give  
permissions to applications you trust.  
To view permissions of an application  
1
2
3
4
5
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings.  
Tap Applications > Manage applications.  
Tap the desired application.  
Scroll down to view Permissions.  
.
Installing applications not from Android Market™  
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your phone. By  
default, your phone is set to block such installations. However, you can change this  
setting and allow installations from unknown sources.  
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. Only use content from reliable sources. Contact the content provider if you have any  
questions or concerns.  
To allow the installation of applications not from Android Market™  
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Applications.  
Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.  
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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 enough space in the internal storage to download content.  
When you download content to your phone, you might be charged for the amount of data  
transferred. Contact your operator for information about data transfer rates in your country.  
To start PlayNow™  
1
2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap  
.
.
Downloading from the PlayNow™ service  
Download a range of content from the PlayNow™ service direct to your phone. Choose  
from a variety of applications, games, music, ringtones and other content. Note that  
payment options for non-free applications may vary per country.  
To download a PlayNow item to your phone  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap PlayNow™.  
Find an item you want to download by browsing categories, or by using the  
search function.  
.
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5
Tap the item to view its details.  
Click “Buy now!” to start the purchase process. After your purchase has been  
validated, you can start to download your content.  
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Video Unlimited™  
Use the Video Unlimited™ service to rent and purchase videos that you can view not  
only on your phone, but also on your PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®) and PlayStation®  
3. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies,  
classics, and a range of other categories.  
Video Unlimited™ might not be available in all countries or regions.  
To open Video Unlimited™  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap  
.
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Video Unlimited™ menu overview  
View your account information  
Search for a video  
View the download status for all your items  
View and change settings for your account, purchases, and downloads  
Add the current video to a wish list  
Delete all items in your wish list  
Delete the video you're currently viewing from the wish list  
Share information about the current video via a social network, email, Bluetooth or other method  
View legal information  
The Video Unlimited™ menu is dynamic, which means that all options are not always available.  
For example, the option to delete all items in your wish list is only available when you are  
viewing the list.  
To open the Video Unlimited™ menu  
Open Video Unlimited, then press  
.
Creating a Video Unlimited™ account  
You need to create a Video Unlimited™ account if you want to buy or rent movies  
through the Video Unlimited™ service. If you already have a PlayStation® network  
account, then you can use that account instead.  
Exploring the Video Unlimited™ selection  
Browse videos by category, or enter text to search for a particular item. You can also  
choose to preview videos you're interested in.  
Renting or buying a video  
When you rent a video, you have a fixed amount of time in which to view it. This time  
period varies from market to market. You can also choose to download a purchased  
video to most Sony™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account.  
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Video Unlimited™ notifications overview  
When you buy or rent videos, the following notifications may appear:  
Downloading of video is completed  
Downloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your phone is  
connected to a Wi-Fi® network, and that you have enough free space on your  
internal storage.  
Downloading of video is ongoing  
Downloading is paused  
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  
following options:  
Delete the current video  
View information about the current video  
Change the audio language  
Change the language of subtitles, or remove subtitles  
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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 using a PC that runs  
the Windows® operating system. For more information, visit  
Music Unlimited™ might not be available in all countries or regions.  
To open Music Unlimited™  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap  
.
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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  
To set the calendar view  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.  
Tap Month, Week or Day to select an option.  
To view multiple calendars  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.  
Press  
, then tap Calendars.  
Select the calendars you want to view.  
To create a calendar event  
1
2
3
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5
From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.  
Press  
, then tap New event.  
Enter the name, time, location and description for the event.  
If desired, select another option under Repetition.  
Select a reminder for the event. To add a new reminder for the event, tap  
Tap Save.  
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When the appointment time approaches, your phone plays a short sound to remind you. Also,  
appears in the status bar.  
To view a calendar event  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.  
Tap the event you want to view.  
To change the calendar settings  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.  
Press  
, then tap Settings.  
Tap the setting you want to change, then edit as desired.  
Alarm clock  
Use your phone as an alarm clock and select any sound in your phone as your alarm  
signal. The alarm does not sound if your phone is turned off. But it does sound when  
your phone is set to silent mode.  
To open the alarm clock  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm.  
.
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To set a new alarm  
1
2
3
4
5
6
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm.  
Tap Add alarm.  
Adjust the time by scrolling up and down.  
If desired, edit other alarm settings.  
Tap Done.  
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To edit an existing alarm  
1
2
3
4
5
6
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm.  
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.  
To deactivate an alarm  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm.  
Unmark the checkbox next to the alarm you want to deactivate.  
.
To activate an existing alarm  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm.  
Tap the checkbox next to the alarm you want to activate.  
.
To delete an alarm  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm.  
Touch and hold the alarm you want to delete.  
Tap Delete alarm, then tap Yes.  
.
To set the ringtone for an alarm  
1
2
3
4
5
6
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm.  
Tap the alarm you want to edit.  
Unmark Style settings checkbox.  
Tap Alarm sound and select an option.  
Tap Done.  
.
To set a recurring alarm  
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm.  
Tap the alarm you want to edit.  
Tap Repeat.  
.
Mark the checkboxes for the desired days, then tap OK.  
To set the title for an alarm  
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm.  
Tap the alarm you want to edit.  
Tap the Alarm text field and enter a name for the alarm.  
Tap Done.  
.
To activate the vibrate function for an alarm  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm.  
Tap the alarm you want to edit.  
Mark the Vibrate checkbox.  
.
To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode  
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm, then tap to select an alarm.  
1
2
3
.
Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox, then tap Done.  
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To snooze an alarm when it sounds  
Tap Snooze - min.  
To turn off an alarm when it sounds  
Slide  
to the right.  
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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. NeoReader™ supports most standard barcode types.  
To start the NeoReader™ application  
1
2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap NeoReader™.  
.
To scan a barcode  
1
2
When the NeoReader™ application is open, hold the phone camera over the  
barcode until the complete barcode is visible in the viewfinder.  
The phone automatically scans the barcode, and vibrates when the barcode is  
recognised. If the barcode is not recognised, tap  
to scan the code manually.  
To enter a barcode manually  
1
2
When the NeoReader™ application is open, tap  
Tap the text field, then enter the numbers of the barcode.  
.
NeoReader™ application menu overview  
The following menu options are available in the NeoReader™ application:  
Capture the barcode using a higher image resolution in cases where NeoReader™ does not  
recognise the barcode automatically  
Enter the bar code numbers manually. This option can be used if your camera has difficulty reading  
the bar code  
View a list of previously scanned bar codes  
Select preferences for how you use the NeoReader™ application  
View information about the NeoReader™ application  
Read more about different bar code types, and about how to use NeoReader™  
Select your personal settings, such as language or country. This information is used to personalise  
bar code content  
Send a text message to invite a friend to download the NeoReader™ application  
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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:  
access your Gmail™ , Google Calendar™, Google™ contacts and other Google services  
you use.  
access your corporate email, contacts and calendar applications.  
access your Facebook™ contacts, calendar, albums and other services you use.  
synchronise your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™.  
Synchronising with Google™  
Synchronise your phone with your Gmail™ , Google Calendar™, Google™ contacts and  
data from other Google services you use. View and manage them from your phone just  
as easily as you would from a computer.  
After synchronising, you can find Gmail™ in the Gmail™ application; Google Calendar™  
in the Calendar application; Google™ contacts in the Contacts application; and other  
data in corresponding Google applications that you have installed.  
To set up a Google™ account in your phone for synchronisation  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.  
Make sure the Activate auto-sync checkbox is marked so that applications can  
synchronise data automatically.  
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Tap Add account > Google.  
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you  
already have an account.  
Mark the Back up & restore checkbox if you want to back up data to your  
Google™ account, then tap Accept.  
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Tap Done.  
Tap your newly created Google™ account, then tap the items you want to  
synchronise.  
To synchronise manually with your Google™ account  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.  
Tap the Google™ account you want to synchronise.  
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Press  
, then tap Sync now.  
To remove a Google™ account from your phone  
From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.  
Tap the Google™ account you want to remove from the accounts list.  
Tap Remove account.  
Tap Remove account again to confirm.  
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You can remove all your Google™ accounts from the accounts list, except for the first one. To  
remove the first account, you have to completely reset your phone. See Resetting the phone  
on page 134.  
Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts  
Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly  
from your phone. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a computer.  
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After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts  
applications.  
For you to access the functionality described above, your corporate information must be  
stored on a Microsoft® Exchange server.  
To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts in your phone  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.  
Make sure the Activate auto-sync checkbox is marked so that your data will  
synchronise automatically according to the sync interval you set.  
Tap Add account > Exchange Active Sync.  
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Enter your corporate email address and password.  
Tap Next.  
Follow the steps to configure your account and select the kinds of data you want  
to sync to the phone, such as contacts and calendar. If the settings for your  
corporate account are not found automatically, complete the setup manually.  
Contact your corporate network administrator if you need more information.  
When the setup is done, enter a name for this corporate account, so that it is  
easily identifiable, then tap Done.  
If prompted, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to  
control certain security features in your phone. Device administrators for your  
phone are typically email, calendar, or other applications to which you grant  
authority to implement security policies on the phone when you connect to  
enterprise services that require this authority.  
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To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contacts  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync and select your corporate account.  
Tap Account settings.  
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Change the settings to suit your needs. For example, you can decide:  
how often the phone should check for new email messages.  
to get your corporate calendar and contacts in your phone.  
server settings in Incoming settings.  
To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate account  
From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync and select your corporate account.  
Tap Account settings.  
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Tap Inbox check frequency and select an interval option.  
To remove a corporate account from your phone  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your corporate account.  
Tap Remove account.  
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Tap Remove account again to confirm.  
Synchronising with Facebook™  
Set up your phone to synchronise your Facebook™ contacts, calendar entries, photos,  
and data from other services you use. When you set up Facebook to work in your  
phone, you may get the option to create a Facebook inside Xperia™ account, which  
allows easier access to Facebook from other applications in your phone.  
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To set up a Facebook™ account on your phone  
From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.  
Make sure the Activate auto-sync checkbox is marked so that applications can  
synchronise data automatically.  
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Tap Add account > Facebook.  
Follow the registration wizard to create a Facebook™ account, or sign in if you  
already have a Facebook account.  
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Select a synchronisation option for your account, then tap Finish. The Facebook  
account is now set up to work on your phone.  
If the Facebook icon appears in the status bar, drag down the status bar and tap  
Facebook inside Xperia™ to get more information.  
If you want to add a Facebook inside Xperia™ account, mark the Facebook  
integration checkbox and then follow the on-screen instructions.  
To synchronise manually with your Facebook™ account  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.  
Tap the Facebook™ account or the Facebook inside Xperia™ account.  
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Press  
, then tap Sync now.  
To remove a Facebook™ account from your phone  
When you remove a Facebook™ account from your phone, the Facebook account is not  
deleted and you can still access it from a computer.  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.  
Tap the Facebook account.  
Tap Remove account.  
Tap Remove account again to confirm. The Facebook account and the  
Facebook inside Xperia™ account are now removed from your phone.  
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Synchronising using SyncML™  
Synchronise your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™. View and manage  
contacts, calendar and bookmarks from your phone just as easily as you would from a  
computer.  
To set up a SyncML™ account in your phone  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync.  
Make sure the Activate auto-sync checkbox is marked so that your data will  
synchronise automatically according to the interval you set.  
Tap Add account > SyncML.  
Tap the Name, Server address, Username and Password fields, and enter the  
information required.  
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Tap Sync interval and select how often you want the phone to synchronise  
automatically.  
Tap a field that you want to synchronise, for example, Contacts. Then enter the  
information required. Repeat this step for each item you want to synchronise.  
When you're finished, tap Done.  
Contact your SyncML™ service provider for more information about your account settings.  
To synchronise manually with your SyncML™ account  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.  
Tap the SyncML™ account that you want to synchronise.  
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, then tap Sync now.  
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To set a synchronisation interval  
From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account.  
Tap Account settings.  
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Tap Sync interval and select an interval option.  
To remove a SyncML™ account from your phone  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account.  
Tap Remove account.  
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Tap Remove account again to confirm.  
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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.  
If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to  
this network with your phone. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other internal  
services at your company.  
Wi-Fi®  
Using Wi-Fi® technology you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. To  
access the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you first need to search for and connect  
to an available Wi-Fi® network. The signal strength of the Wi-Fi® network may differ  
depending on your phone's location. Moving closer to the Wi-Fi® access point may  
increase the signal strength.  
Before using Wi-Fi®  
To browse the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you need to search for and connect  
to an available Wi-Fi® network and then open the Internet browser. The signal strength  
of the Wi-Fi® network may differ depending on your phone's location. Move closer to the  
Wi-Fi® access point to increase the signal strength.  
To turn on Wi-Fi®  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks.  
Mark the Wi-Fi checkbox. The phone scans for available Wi-Fi® networks.  
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It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.  
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network  
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From the Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.  
Available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed under Wi-Fi networks. The available  
networks may be open or secured. Open networks are indicated by and  
secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.  
Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. If you are trying to connect to a secure Wi-  
Fi® network, you are asked to enter a password. is displayed in the status bar  
once you are connected.  
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Your phone remembers Wi-Fi® networks you connect to. The next time you come within reach  
of a previously connected Wi-Fi® network, your phone automatically connects to it.  
In some locations, open Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can  
get access to the network. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more  
information.  
To connect to another Wi-Fi® network  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Detected Wi-Fi®  
networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.  
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Tap another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it.  
Wi-Fi® network status  
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks  
available in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi® networks. You  
can also enable the phone to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.  
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To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications  
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Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.  
From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.  
Mark the Network notification checkbox.  
To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.  
Press  
Tap Scan. The phone scans for Wi-Fi® networks and displays available networks  
in a list.  
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Tap a Wi-Fi® network in the list to connect to it.  
Advanced Wi-Fi® settings  
Before you add a Wi-Fi® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting in  
your phone.  
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.  
Tap Add Wi-Fi network.  
Enter the Network SSID for the network.  
Tap the Security field to select a security type.  
If required, enter a password.  
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Tap Save.  
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID name and Wireless  
password.  
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network  
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From the Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.  
Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network  
information is displayed.  
Wi-Fi® sleep policy  
By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobile  
data.  
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, the phone uses mobile data connection to  
access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection in your phone).  
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.  
Press  
Tap Advanced  
Tap Wi-Fi sleep policy.  
Select a Wi-Fi sleep policy to use.  
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Using a static IP address  
You can set up the phone to connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a static IP address.  
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To set up a static IP address  
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From the Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.  
Press  
Tap Advanced  
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Mark the Use static IP checkbox.  
Tap and enter the information needed for your Wi-Fi® network:  
IP address  
Gateway  
Netmask  
DNS 1  
DNS 2  
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Press  
and tap Save  
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WPS  
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a computing standard that helps you establish secure  
wireless network connections. If you have little background knowledge of wireless  
security, WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption  
to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing network without  
entering long passwords.  
Use one of these methods to enable WPS:  
Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS access point, for example, a  
router.  
PIN method – your phone creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number), which  
you enter on the network access point device.  
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS button  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks.  
Mark the Wi-Fi checkbox.  
Tap Wi-Fi settings > Auto setup (WPS).  
Press the WPS button on the access point within two minutes.  
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To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS PIN  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks.  
Mark the Wi-Fi checkbox.  
Tap Wi-Fi settings.  
Tap a network indicated by  
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and select Use PIN.  
Follow the instructions that appear.  
Using the Connected devices feature to share files  
Share media files in your phone with other devices over a shared Wi-Fi® connection  
using the Connected devices feature. For example, you can use a connected client  
device to view photos or play music tracks that are saved on your phone. Or you can  
open files from the other device on your phone. A connected client device can be, for  
example, computer, a camera, TV, or a PlayStation®3. All devices must be DLNA  
Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance.  
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To set up file sharing using the Connected devices feature  
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Connect your phone to a Wi-Fi® network.  
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected Devices.  
Press  
Tap  
, then tap Media server.  
and edit your phone name, if desired. This name will later appear on other  
client devices connected to the Wi-Fi network, to identify your phone.  
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Mark the Share content checkbox.  
appears in the status bar. Your phone can  
now work as a media server.  
Connect your computer or other device(s) to the same Wi-Fi® network as your  
phone.  
A notification appears in the status bar of the phone. Tap it and set access  
permissions.  
To close the Connected Devices view, press  
. The Media server function  
stays running in the background.  
To turn off the media server, go to the Connected Devices view in the phone and  
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unmark the Share content checkbox.  
The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices. Also refer to your  
client device User guide. If the device cannot connect, check that your local network is  
working.  
To set access permissions for a pending device  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected Devices.  
Press  
, then tap Media server.  
Select a device from the Pending devices list.  
Select an access permission level.  
To change the name of a registered device  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected Devices.  
Press  
, then tap Media server.  
Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.  
Enter a new name for the device.  
To change the access level of a registered device  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected Devices.  
Press  
, then tap Media server.  
Select a device from the Registered devices list.  
Tap Change access level and select an option.  
To get help about sharing content with other devices  
When the Connected Devices view is open, press  
, then tap Help.  
Playing files from other devices on your phone  
Once you have set up the Connected devices feature, you can start playing media files  
from other devices on your phone.  
To play a shared media file on your phone  
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Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same  
Wi-Fi® network as your phone.  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices.  
Select a connected device under Server list.  
Browse the folders of the connected device and select the media file that you  
want to open. The file starts playing automatically.  
Playing shared media files on other devices  
You can use the Connected devices feature to access photos and videos saved to the  
internal storage of your phone from other devices.  
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To view photos or videos from your phone on another device  
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Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same  
Wi-Fi® network as your phone.  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Gallery.  
Open the album containing the files that you want to view.  
Touch and hold any photo or video. Checkboxes appear for each item.  
Mark the item or items that you want to view, then press  
Select a device. The selected files start playing in chronological order on the  
device that you select.  
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To play a music track from your phone on another device  
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Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same  
Wi-Fi® network as your phone.  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap MY MUSIC to open the music library.  
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Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to play.  
Tap  
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Select a device. The track plays automatically on the device that you select.  
You can also play a track from your phone on another device by tapping the cover art for the  
track and then tapping Play on device.  
Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection  
You can share your phone’s mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB  
cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your phone’s data  
connection with up to eight devices at once, by turning your phone into a portable Wi-  
Fi® hotspot.  
When your phone is sharing its data connection, the following icons may appear in the  
status bar or in the Notification panel:  
USB tethering is active  
Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active  
Both USB tethering and portable hotspot are active  
To share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable  
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Deactivate all USB cable connections to your phone.  
Using the USB cable that came with your phone, connect your phone to a  
computer.  
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From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Tethering.  
Mark the USB tethering checkbox. The phone starts sharing its mobile network  
data connection with the computer over the USB connection. An ongoing  
notification appears in the status bar and the Notification panel.  
Unmark the USB tethering checkbox, or disconnect the USB cable to stop  
sharing your data connection.  
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You cannot share your phone’s data connection and internal storage over a USB cable at the  
same time. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 117.  
You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go  
to android.com/tether to get the most current information.  
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To share your phone’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot  
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Tethering.  
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.  
Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a  
security type.  
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If required, enter a password.  
Tap Save.  
Mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. The phone starts broadcasting its  
Wi-Fi® network name (SSID). You can now connect to this network with up to 8  
computers or other devices.  
Unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox when you want to stop sharing  
your data connection via Wi-Fi®.  
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To rename or secure your portable hotspot  
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From the Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Tethering.  
Make sure the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox is marked.  
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.  
Enter the Network SSID for the network.  
Tap the Security field to select a security type.  
If required, enter a password.  
Tap Save.  
Virtual private networks (VPNs)  
Use your phone to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access  
resources inside a secured local network from outside the actual network. For example,  
VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for  
users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of  
the internal network, for example, when they are travelling.  
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some  
networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate in your phone. See  
Connecting your phone to a computer on page 117 for more information on how to  
transfer content to your phone. For detailed information on how to set up a connection  
to your virtual private network, please contact the network administrator of your  
company or organisation.  
To add a virtual private network  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > VPN settings.  
Tap Add VPN.  
Select the type of VPN to add.  
Enter your VPN settings.  
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and tap Save.  
To connect to a virtual private network  
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > VPN settings.  
In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to.  
Enter the required information.  
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Tap Connect.  
To disconnect from a virtual private network  
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Drag the status bar downwards.  
Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.  
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Web browser  
Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and  
create shortcuts to your Home screen. You can open several browser windows at the  
same time and use the zoom function when navigating a web page.  
To open the web browser  
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From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap  
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Toolbar  
The toolbar options make browsing easy:  
Open a new browser window  
Add, open or edit a bookmark. View your most visited web pages or open web pages from the  
browser history  
View open windows  
Refresh the current web page  
Go forward one page in the browsing history  
Open a menu to see more options  
To open the toolbar  
From the browser, press  
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Browsing the web  
Search and address bar  
Use the search and address bar to browse the web.  
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View the download progress of the current web page  
Enter a search word to search for a web page, or enter a web page address to load a web page  
Cancel the download of the current web page  
When a page has finished downloading, tap the bookmark icon  
address bar to bookmark it.  
next to the search and  
To open a web page  
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In your browser, tap the text field in the search and address bar to activate the  
keypad.  
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Enter a web address.  
If you are using portrait view, tap . If you are using landscape mode, tap Go.  
To search for a web page  
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Tap the search and address text field to activate the keypad.  
Enter a search word or phrase.  
If you are using portrait view, tap . If you are using landscape mode, tap Go.  
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To exit the web browser  
While browsing, press  
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When you open the browser again, the browser appears exactly as it did before you exited,  
that is, with the same number of windows, position and zoom levels.  
Navigating web pages  
To select a link  
To select a link in a web page, tap the link. The selected link is highlighted in  
orange, and the web page is loaded when you release your finger.  
If you select a link by mistake before releasing your finger, you can deselect it by dragging  
your finger away until the link is no longer highlighted.  
To go to the previous page while browsing  
Press  
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To zoom in or out on a web page  
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on a web page:  
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.  
Slide your finger on the screen to make the zoom controls appear. Tap the  
icon to zoom in, or tap  
to zoom out.  
Double-tap to zoom in on the web page, or double-tap again to zoom out.  
To reload the current web page  
Press  
, then tap Refresh.  
To add a web page shortcut to your Home screen  
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When viewing a web page, press  
Tap Bookmarks > Add.  
If desired, you can edit the name and the web address. When you're done, tap  
OK.  
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Tap and hold the bookmark to open a menu.  
Tap Add shortcut to Home.  
To share a link to the current web page  
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While browsing, press  
Tap More > Share page.  
Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions.  
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Managing bookmarks  
Bookmarks let you access your favourite and frequently visited web pages quickly.  
Depending on your network operator, some bookmarks may be pre-installed on your  
phone.  
To bookmark a web page  
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While you are viewing a web page, press  
Tap Bookmarks > Add.  
If desired, you can edit the name and the web address.  
When you're done, tap OK.  
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To bookmark a web page, you can also tap the  
field.  
icon to the right of the search and address  
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To open a bookmark  
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When the Browser is open, press  
Tap Bookmarks.  
Tap the bookmark you want to open.  
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To edit a bookmark  
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When the Browser is open, press  
Tap Bookmarks.  
Touch and hold a bookmark to open a menu.  
Tap Edit bookmark.  
Edit the name and the web address, as desired.  
When you're done, tap OK.  
To delete a bookmark  
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When the Browser is open, press  
Tap Bookmarks.  
Touch and hold a bookmark to open a menu.  
Tap Delete bookmark to delete the selected bookmark.  
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To bookmark a previously visited web page  
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When the Browser is open, press  
Tap Bookmarks.  
Tap the History tab, or the Most visited tab, to view a list of previously visited  
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Managing text and images  
To find text within a web page  
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When you are viewing a web page, press  
Tap More > Find on page.  
Enter your search text. Matching characters appear highlighted in green.  
Tap the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next matching item.  
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Tap  
to close the search bar.  
To copy text from a web page  
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Locate the text you want to copy.  
Press  
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Tap More > Select text.  
Place your finger at the start of the text you want to select and then drag it to the  
desired end point. The text you select becomes highlighted.  
Tap the selected text to copy it.  
To paste text into an email, text message or multimedia message, touch and hold  
the text field in the relevant application and tap Paste in the menu that appears.  
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To save an image from a web page  
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On the active web page, touch and hold the desired image until a menu appears.  
Tap Save image.  
Multiple windows  
Your browser can run in up to eight different windows at the same time. You can, for  
example, log in to your webmail in one window and read today's news in another. You  
can easily switch from one window to another.  
To open a new browser window  
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When the Browser is open, press  
Tap New window.  
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To open a link in a new browser window  
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Touch and hold a link until a menu appears.  
Tap Open in new window.  
To switch between browser windows  
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When the Browser is open, press  
Tap Windows to see a list of all open windows.  
Tap the window you want to switch to.  
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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  
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When the Browser is open, press  
Tap More > Downloads.  
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To cancel an ongoing download  
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When the Browser is open, press  
Tap More > Downloads.  
Mark the checkbox beside the downloading file you want to delete.  
Tap Cancel.  
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Browser settings  
You can change the browser settings and customise your browser view. For example,  
you can change the size of the text displayed to suit your needs, or you can clear cache,  
cookies, browser history, and other data linked to the websites you visit.  
To change your browser settings  
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When the Browser is open, press  
Tap More > Settings.  
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To change the text size on web pages  
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When the browser is open, press  
Tap More > Settings > Text size.  
Select a text size.  
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To clear the cache memory from your phone  
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When the browser is open, press  
Tap More > Settings.  
Find and tap Clear cache, then tap OK to confirm.  
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To clear your browser cookies  
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When the browser is open, press  
Tap More > Settings.  
Find and tap Clear all cookie data, then tap OK to confirm.  
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To clear your browser history  
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When the browser is open, press  
Tap More > Settings.  
Find and tap Clear history, then tap OK to confirm.  
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The auto-fit option makes it easier for you to read large websites with text and images,  
such as news sites. For example, if you zoom in on a web page when auto-fit is enabled,  
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the text automatically adjusts to the new screen size. If auto-fit is disabled, you might  
need to scroll sideways to read a full sentence.  
To auto-fit web pages  
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When the Browser is open, press  
Tap More > Settings > Auto-fit pages.  
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Plug-in settings  
You can adjust how a plug-in functions on a web page. For example, you can enable  
plug-ins to get optimal visual effect when you view a web page. Alternatively, to increase  
browsing speed, you can configure your browser to only run plug-ins on demand, or you  
can disable plug-ins completely.  
To enable plug-ins on demand  
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When the browser is open, press  
Tap More > Settings.  
Find and tap Enable plug-ins.  
Mark the On demand checkbox.  
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Music  
Get the most out of your music player. Listen to and organise music, audio books and  
podcasts that you have transferred to your phone's internal storage from a computer, or  
purchased and downloaded from online stores.  
To make content easily available to the music player, you can use the Media Go™  
application. Media Go™ helps transfer music content between a computer and a phone.  
For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 117.  
Protecting your hearing  
Listening to the music player or other media players for a prolonged period of time can  
damage your hearing, even when the volume is at a moderate level. To alert you to such  
risks, a volume level warning appears when the volume is too high, and after the music  
player is used for over 20 hours.  
To turn off the volume level warning  
When  
appears, tap OK to dismiss the warning.  
Every time you restart your phone, the media volume is automatically set to a safe level.  
Copying media files to your phone's internal storage  
Copy all your favourite media content from computer to phone and start using your  
phone's entertainment features to the full. It's easy to transfer music, photos, videos and  
other files. Just connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable and use either the  
computer's file manager application or the Media Go™ application to transfer your files.  
See Connecting your phone to a computer on page 117 for more general information  
about connecting your phone to a computer and transfering files.  
Using the music player  
To play audio content  
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From your Home screen screen, tap Media >  
to open the music player. If  
is  
not displayed, tap , then find and tap  
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Tap MY MUSIC to open the music library.  
Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to open.  
Tap a track to play it.  
Music player overview  
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Browse the music on your phone's internal storage  
Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins from Android Market™  
Album art (if available)  
Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind  
Play/Pause button  
Progress indicator – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind  
Total time length of the track  
Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward  
Elapsed time of current track  
To change tracks  
When a track is playing, tap  
When a track is playing, swipe the album art left or right.  
or  
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To pause a track  
In the music player, tap  
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To fast forward and rewind music  
In the music player, touch and hold  
or  
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You can also drag the progress indicator marker right or left.  
To adjust the audio volume  
When the music player is playing a track, press the volume key.  
To improve the sound quality using the equalizer  
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When the music player is open, press  
Tap Equalizer. If you want to adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band  
buttons up or down.  
If you prefer to adjust the sound automatically, tap  
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and select a style.  
To turn on the Surround sound  
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When the music player is open, press  
Tap Equalizer > More > Headphone surround.  
Select a setting.  
Tap OK.  
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To view the current play queue  
While a track is playing in the music player, tap the album art and then tap  
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To minimise the music player  
When the music player is playing, press  
to go to the previous screen, or press  
to go to the Home screen. The music player stays playing in the background.  
To return to the music player when it is playing in the background  
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Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel.  
Tap the track title to open the music player.  
Alternatively, you can press and hold  
and then tap  
to return to the music player.  
To delete a track  
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Open the music player library and browse to the track you want to delete.  
Touch and hold the track title, then tap Delete.  
You can also delete albums this way.  
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To share a track  
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When browsing your tracks in the music player library, touch and hold a track title.  
Tap Send.  
Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions.  
You can also share albums and playlists this way.  
You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.  
To recommend a track on Facebook™  
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While the track is playing in the music player, tap  
to show that you "Like" it on  
Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field.  
Tap Share to send the track to Facebook™. If the track is received successfully,  
you will get a confirmation message from Facebook™.  
Searching for related content with the infinite button  
When a track is playing in the music player, you can use the infinite button to instantly  
search for audio content that is related to the artist or track.  
The infinite button launches a search for the following:  
music and karaoke videos on YouTube™  
artist info on Wikipedia™  
lyrics on Google.com  
To search for related content using the infinite button  
When a track is playing in the music player, tap  
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Overview of My music  
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Browse the music on your phone's internal storage  
Picture of the currently playing artist (if available)  
Search all tracks saved on your phone  
Browse your music by artist  
Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels  
Browse your favorite playlists  
Browse all playlists  
Browse audio by track  
Browse by album  
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Using My music to organise your tracks  
Tap the My Music tab in the Music player to get an overview of all the tracks you've  
saved to your phone's internal storage. 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  
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In the music player, tap MY MUSIC.  
Tap  
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or , and browse to the track that you want to save as a shortcut.  
Touch and hold the track title.  
Tap Add as shortcut. The shortcut now appears in the My music main view.  
To rearrange shortcuts  
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In the music player, tap MY MUSIC.  
Touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the  
item to a new location.  
To delete a shortcut  
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In the music player, tap MY MUSIC.  
Touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the  
item to  
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You can't delete the following tabs: Tracks, Albums, Artists, Playlists and SensMe™  
channels.  
To update your music with the latest information  
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In My music, press  
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Tap . Your phone searches online and downloads the latest available album art  
and track information for your music.  
Downloading music information also enables SensMe™ channels.  
Categorising your music using SensMe™ channels  
The SensMe™ channels application helps you arrange your music by mood and tempo.  
SensMe™ groups all your tracks into twelve categories, or channels, so you can select  
music that matches your mood or suits the time of day.  
To enable the SensMe™ channels application  
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In the music player, tap MY MUSIC.  
Tap  
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This application requires a mobile or Wi-Fi® network connection.  
Playing music in random order  
You can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, a playlist  
you have created yourself or an album.  
To play tracks in random order  
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In the music player, tap MY MUSIC.  
Tap  
Tap the album or playlist, to open it.  
Tap  
or  
and browse to an album or playlist.  
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When an album or playlist is open, you can also tap  
mode.  
and choose shuffle mode or repeat  
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Playlists  
The music player automatically creates Smart playlists on the playlist tab  
in the music  
player library. You can also create your own playlists from the music that is saved on  
your phone's internal storage.  
In addition, you can install the Media Go™ application on a computer and use it to copy  
playlists from the computer to your phone's internal storage. For more information, see  
To create your own playlists  
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In the music player, tap MY MUSIC.  
To add an artist, album or a track to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the  
artist or the title of the album or track.  
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In the menu that opens, tap Add to playlist > Create new playlist.  
Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.  
To add tracks to a playlist  
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When browsing the music player library, touch and hold the name of the artist or  
the title of the album or track you want to add.  
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Tap Add to playlist.  
Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the artist, album or track.  
The artist, album or track is added to the playlist.  
To play your own playlists  
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In the music player, tap MY MUSIC.  
Tap  
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Under Playlists, tap a playlist.  
Tap a track to play it.  
To remove a track from a playlist  
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In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the track you want to delete.  
Tap Delete from playlist.  
To delete a playlist  
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In the music player, tap MY MUSIC, then select Playlists.  
Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete.  
Tap Delete.  
Tap Delete again to confirm.  
Music player widget  
The music player widget is a miniature application that gives you direct access to the  
music player from your Home screen. You need to add this widget to your Home screen  
before you can use it.  
To add the music player widget to your Home screen  
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From your Home screen, press  
Tap Add > Widgets.  
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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™ and you can  
view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for. For  
best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area. If you have problems using this  
application, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 135.  
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,  
or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.  
To open the TrackID™ application  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap TrackID™  
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You can also use the TrackID™ widget to open the TrackID™ application.  
To search for track information using TrackID™  
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When the TrackID™ application is open, hold the phone towards the music  
source.  
Tap . If the track is recognised by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on  
the screen.  
To return to the TrackID™ start screen, press  
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To view your TrackID™ search history  
When the TrackID™ application is open, tap  
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To view TrackID™ charts  
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When the TrackID™ application is open, tap the  
tab. The first time you view a  
chart, it is set to your own region.  
To see charts of the most popular searches in other regions, tap  
Select a country or region.  
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> Regions.  
Using TrackID™ technology results  
Track information appears when the TrackID™ application recognises a track. You can  
choose to purchase the track, recommend it on Facebook™, or share it using email,  
Bluetooth or SMS. You can also get more information about the track's artist, or search  
for related track content on YouTube™.  
To buy a track using TrackID™ technology  
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When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.  
In the track information screen, tap Download.  
Follow the instructions in your phone to complete your purchase.  
The track purchase feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks  
and/or service providers in all areas.  
To recommend a track on Facebook™  
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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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To share a track using TrackID™ technology  
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When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.  
In the track information screen, tap Share.  
Select one of the available transfer methods.  
The track share feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks  
and/or service providers in all areas.  
Using TrackID™ to identify tracks on the FM Radio  
You can use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your phone's  
FM radio and share them on Facebook.  
To identify a track on the FM radio using TrackID™  
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Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your phone.  
From your Home screen, tap  
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To open the radio, find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as  
you scroll through the frequency band.  
While a song is playing on the FM radio, tap  
The TrackID™ application samples the song. If the track is recognised, you are  
presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks.  
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This feature is not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service  
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To share a radio track on Facebook™  
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Make sure that Facebook integration is enabled.  
Log in to Facebook™.  
Open the FM radio.  
When the FM radio plays a song that you want to share, use the TrackID™  
application to recognise the song.  
When you are presented with a track result, tap  
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to send details of the track to  
Facebook™. If desired, you can also enter a comment in the Facebook™  
comment field.  
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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. After one of these devices is connected, you  
can then switch the radio sound to the phone speaker, if desired.  
When you open the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS  
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.  
To start the FM radio  
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Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your phone.  
From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap FM radio  
. The available channels appear as you scroll through  
the frequency band.  
When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS  
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.  
FM radio overview  
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A saved favourite channel  
Tuning dial  
Launch the TrackID™ music recognition application  
Move down the frequency band to the next favourite channel  
Move up the frequency band to the next favourite channel  
Save or remove a channel as a favourite  
Move up the frequency band to search for a channel  
Move down the frequency band to search for a channel  
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To move between radio channels  
Flick your finger left or right along the frequency band.  
Drag the tuning dial right or left.  
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.  
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To save a channel as a favourite  
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When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a  
favourite.  
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Tap , then select  
Enter a name for the channel, then press Save.  
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To remove a channel as a favourite  
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When the radio is open, tap  
Tap next to the channel that you want to remove.  
Tap Delete.  
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To move between favourite channels  
When the radio is open, tap  
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To move between favourites, you must first save at least two channels as favourites.  
Making a new search for radio channels  
If you have moved to a new location or the reception has improved in your current  
location, you can start a new scan for radio channels.  
Any favourites you have saved are not affected by a new scan.  
To start a new search for radio channels  
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When the radio is open, press  
Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all  
available channels are displayed.  
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Switching the radio sound between devices  
You can listen to the radio through a wired headset or through wired headphones. Once  
either device is connected, you can switch the sound to the phone speaker, if desired.  
To switch the radio sound to the phone speaker  
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When the radio is open, press  
Tap Play in speaker.  
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To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press  
and tap Play in  
headphones.  
Switching between mono and stereo sound mode  
You can listen to your FM radio in either mono or stero mode. In some situations,  
switching to mono mode can reduce noise and improve sound quality.  
To switch between mono and stereo sound mode  
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When the radio is open, press  
Tap Enable stereo sound.  
To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press  
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and tap Force mono  
sound.  
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™  
Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your phone's FM  
radio.  
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To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™  
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While the song is playing on your phone's FM radio, tap  
A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If  
successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks.  
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to return the FM Radio.  
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,  
or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.  
Sharing the details of music you like on Facebook™  
When you listen to music using the FM Radio, you can share details of tracks you like on  
Facebook. You need to be a Facebook user and must be logged in to Facebook.  
To share details of music you like on Facebook™  
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When the FM radio is playing a music track that you want to share, find and tap  
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Add a comment in the comment field, if desired.  
Tap Share to send details of the track to Facebook.  
Tap Cancel to return to the FM radio application.  
Once you have posted a track to your Facebook account, a confirmation  
message appears on the FM radio screen.  
will not appear on the FM radio screen if you are not logged in to Facebook.  
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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 or you can shoot 3D photos in 3D Sweep  
Panorama mode and Sweep Multi Angle mode. Send your photos and videos to friends  
as multimedia messages, or upload them to a web service. Your phone also has a front  
camera, which is useful for self-portraits.  
Camera controls overview  
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Switch between still and video camera  
Display all settings  
Take photos or record video clips  
Go back a step or exit the camera  
View photos and videos  
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Zoom in or out  
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To activate the camera  
Press and hold down the camera key.  
To close the camera  
Press  
from the main camera screen.  
Using the still camera  
There are three ways to take photos with the still camera. You can press the camera key,  
tap the on-screen camera button, or touch a spot on the screen.  
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To take a photo by touching the screen  
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Activate the camera.  
If the still camera is not selected, drag  
To display all settings, press  
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. When the focus  
frame turns green, lift your finger to take the photo.  
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Be careful not to touch  
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To take a photo by tapping the on-screen button  
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Activate the camera.  
If the still camera is not selected, drag  
To display all settings, press  
Tap Capturing method and select On-screen button if it is not already selected.  
Point the camera towards the subject.  
Tap the on-screen button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your  
finger.  
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To take a self-portrait using the front camera  
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Activate the camera.  
If the still camera is not selected, drag  
Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select Front camera.  
To display all settings, press  
To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you  
release your finger.  
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To use the zoom function  
When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down to zoom in or out.  
To use the still camera flash  
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When the camera is open, press  
Tap Flash, and select your desired flash setting.  
Take the photo.  
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To view your photos and videos  
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Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to open a  
photo or video.  
Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos are identified by  
.
In step 1, you can also flick the thumbnails from right to left and then select the one you want  
to view.  
To delete a photo  
1
2
Open the photo you want to delete.  
Press  
, and then tap  
.
To delete a recently taken photo or video, you can also flick the thumnail at the bottom right  
of the viewfinder and then press and hold the item you want to delete.  
Face detection  
You can use face detection to bring an off-centre face into focus. The camera  
automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A yellow frame shows  
which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the camera.  
You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus.  
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To turn on face detection  
1
2
3
4
5
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, press  
Tap Focus mode > Face detection.  
to  
.
.
To take a photo using face detection  
1
2
When the camera is open and Face detection is set, point the camera at your  
subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is framed.  
Tap the frame you want to select for focus. Do not tap if you want the camera to  
select focus automatically.  
3
4
Press the camera key halfway down. A green frame shows which face is in focus.  
To take the photo, press the camera key fully down.  
Smile detection  
Smile detection allows you to capture a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to  
five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. A green frame shows  
which face is selected. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a  
photo.  
To turn on smile detection  
1
2
3
4
Activate the camera.  
If the still camera is not selected, drag  
To display all settings, press  
to  
.
.
Tap Smile detection and select a smile level.  
To take a photo using smile detection  
1
When the camera is open and Smile detection is turned on, point the camera at  
your subject. Each detected face is framed in the viewfinder (not more than five  
faces).  
2
3
The camera selects which face to focus on.  
The face selected appears inside a green frame and the photo is taken  
automatically.  
4
If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually.  
Adding the geographical position to your photos  
Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos  
when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless  
networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology.  
When  
appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical  
appears, geotagging is turned on and the  
position has not been found. When  
geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When neither of  
these two symbols appears, geotagging is turned off.  
To turn on geotagging  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Activate the camera.  
If the still camera is not selected, drag  
Press , then tap Geotagging > On.  
Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.  
Check the options you want to select under My Location.  
to  
.
After you confirm your settings, press  
to return to the camera screen.  
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If appears on the camera screen, your location is available and your photo can  
get geotagged. If not, check your GPS and/or wireless network connection.  
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Using still camera settings  
To adjust the still camera settings  
1
2
3
4
5
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, press  
Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired.  
to  
.
.
To customise the still camera settings panel  
1
2
When the camera is open, press  
Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position.  
to display all settings.  
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled.  
Still camera settings overview  
Normal  
Front camera  
Select the front camera if you want to take self-portrait photos.  
3D Sweep Panorama  
3D Sweep Panorama let you to take wide-angle, panoramic photos of any scene in 3D. Just press the  
camera key and move the camera steadily from one side to the other.  
Sweep Multi Angle  
In Sweep Multi Angle mode, the camera takes several images at different angles as you sweep across  
the scene. These images are saved together in an MPO (Multiple Picture Object) file.  
Sweep Panorama  
Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just press the camera key and move the  
camera steadily from one side to the other.  
Focus mode  
The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the  
camera keeps adjusting focus so the area within the white focus frame stays sharp.  
Single auto focus  
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and  
hold the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken  
when you release you finger.  
Multi auto focus  
The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen, the  
white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release you finger.  
Continuous autofocus is off.  
Face detection  
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the camera screen.  
The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by  
tapping it on the screen. Touch and hold the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when  
the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release you finger. Face detection cannot be used for all  
scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.  
Infinity  
Use when taking photos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the  
camera may be blurred. Continuous autofocus is off.  
Touch focus  
Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off.  
Touch and hold the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The  
photo is taken when you release you finger.  
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.  
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Exposure value  
Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased  
amount of light.  
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.  
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.  
Average  
Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.  
Spot  
Adjust the exposure in a very small part of image you want to capture.  
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.  
White balance  
The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions.  
Auto  
Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions.  
Incandescent  
Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.  
Fluorescent  
Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.  
Daylight  
Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.  
Cloudy  
Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky.  
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.  
Scenes  
Use the Scenes feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes.  
The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible  
photo.  
Off  
The Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually.  
Portrait  
Use for portrait photos. Settings are optimised to give slightly softer skin tones.  
Landscape  
Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects. When Landscape is selected,  
focus mode is changed to Infinity.  
Night scene  
Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments (without the flash). Due to long exposure  
time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. When Night scene is selected, focus  
mode is changed to Infinity.  
Night portrait  
Use for portrait photos at night or in poorly lit environments (with or without the flash). Due to long  
exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.  
Beach and snow  
Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed photos.  
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Sports  
Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.  
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.  
ISO  
You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO  
sensitivity.  
Auto  
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.  
100  
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.  
200  
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200.  
400  
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400.  
800  
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.  
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.  
Flash  
Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight  
Auto  
The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.  
Fill flash  
Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark  
shadows.  
Off  
The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting  
conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the self-  
timer to avoid blurred photos.  
Red-eye reduction  
Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo.  
Resolution  
Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher  
resolution requires more memory.  
5MP 4:3  
5 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen  
displays or print in high resolution.  
3MP 16:9  
3 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. A high resolution widescreen format. Has a higher  
resolution than full HD. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.  
2MP 4:3  
2 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen  
displays.  
2MP 16:9  
2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen  
displays.  
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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.  
On (2 s.)  
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.  
Off  
The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.  
Smile detection  
Use the smile detection function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo.  
Big smile  
Only take a photo when a big smile is detected.  
Average smile  
Take a photo when an average smile is detected.  
Small smile  
Take a photo when only a slight smile is detected.  
Off  
Smile detection function is off.  
Geotagging  
Tag photos with details of where you took them  
On  
When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you  
take them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu.  
For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Your  
location is determined when  
appears on the camera screen. When the phone is searching for your  
position,  
appears.  
Off  
When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo  
Shutter sound  
Choose to have or not to have the sound when capturing a photo.  
Capturing method  
Select the method you use to take photos.  
On-screen button  
Take a photo by tapping the on-screen button on the camera screen. The photo is taken as soon as  
you release your finger.  
Touch capture  
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as  
soon as you release your finger. This applies only when focus mode is set to touch focus.  
Camera key only  
Take a photo only using the hardware camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you release your  
finger.  
Quick launch  
Quick launch settings let you activate the camera from sleep mode by pressing and holding down the camera  
key.  
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Launch and capture  
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first photo is captured immediately after the camera  
is launched from sleep mode.  
Launch only  
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the camera is launched from sleep mode.  
Off  
While the phone is in sleep mode, the camera cannot be launched, even when you press and hold  
down the camera key.  
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.  
Get closer  
By getting as close as possible to your subject, you can fill the camera screen view with  
your subject.  
Consider variety  
Think about different angles, and move towards the subject. Take some vertical photos.  
Try different positions.  
Use a plain background  
A plain background helps highlight your subject.  
Keep your lens clean  
Mobile phones are used in all kinds of weather and places, and carried in pockets and  
bags. This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered with fingerprints. Use a  
soft cloth to clean the lens.  
Using the video camera  
To record a video using the camera key  
1
2
3
4
Activate the camera.  
If the video camera is not selected, drag  
To start recording a video, press the camera key.  
To stop recording, press the camera key again.  
to  
.
Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.  
To record a video by tapping the screen  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Activate the camera.  
If the video camera is not selected, drag  
To display all settings, press  
Tap Capturing method > Touch capture if it is not already selected.  
Tap the camera screen to start recording.  
Tap the camera screen to stop recording.  
to  
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Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.  
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To record a video by tapping the on-screen button  
1
2
3
4
Activate the camera.  
If the video camera is not selected, drag  
To display all settings, press  
Tap Capturing method, then select On-screen button if it is not already  
selected.  
to  
.
.
5
6
7
Point the camera towards the subject.  
Tap  
to start recording.  
Tap  
to stop recording.  
Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.  
To play recorded videos  
1
2
3
4
5
6
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  
Tap to play the video.  
To stop playing the video, tap the camera screen.  
to  
.
.
You can also flick the thumbnails from right to left, and select the one you want to view.  
To delete a recorded video  
1
2
Browse to the video that you want to delete.  
Press  
, then tap  
.
To delete a recently taken photo or video, you can also flick the thumnail at the bottom right  
of the viewfinder and then press and hold the item you want to delete.  
Using video camera settings  
To adjust video camera settings  
1
2
3
4
5
Activate the camera.  
If the video camera is not selected, drag  
Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen.  
To display all settings, press  
to  
.
.
Select the setting you want to adjust, then make your changes.  
To customise the video camera settings panel  
1
2
When the video camera is open, press  
Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position.  
to display all settings.  
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled.  
Video camera settings overview  
Scenes  
The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed  
scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best  
possible video.  
Off  
The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.  
Portrait  
Use for portrait videos. Settings are optimised to give slightly softer skin tones.  
Landscape  
Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects. When Landscape is selected,  
focus mode is changed to Single auto focus.  
Night  
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When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving  
objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting  
conditions are good, to improve the video quality.  
Beach and snow  
Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed videos.  
Sports  
Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.  
Party  
Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or  
candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support.  
Photo light  
Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight.  
On  
Off  
Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor.  
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.  
Average  
Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.  
Spot  
Adjust the exposure in a very small part of image you want to capture.  
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.  
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.  
Touch capture  
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger.  
Camera key only  
Record a video by using only the hardware camera key.  
Focus mode  
The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the  
camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp.  
Single auto focus  
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.  
Face detection  
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The  
camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by  
tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a green frame shows which face is selected  
and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.  
Infinity  
Use when recording videos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the  
camera may be blurred.  
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Video size  
Adjust the video size for different formats  
HD 720p  
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.  
Full Wide VGA  
Full Wide VGA format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 864×480 pixels.  
VGA  
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels.  
QVGA  
Quarter VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 320x240 pixels.  
Multimedia message  
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is  
limited to fit in a multimedia message.  
Self-timer  
With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the phone. Use it to record group videos where  
everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when recording  
videos.  
On (10 s.)  
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.  
On (2 s.)  
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.  
Off  
The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.  
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.  
Auto  
Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions.  
Incandescent  
Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.  
Fluorescent  
Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.  
Daylight  
Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.  
Cloudy  
Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky.  
Image stabiliser  
When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabiliser helps you by  
compensating for small movements of the hand.  
On  
You can record a video with the stabiliser turned on.  
Off  
You can record a video with the stabiliser turned off.  
Microphone  
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.  
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On  
Off  
Shutter sound  
Select to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.  
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3D camera  
The 3D camera helps you take wide-angle, panoramic photos that capture more of the  
scene and add depth to the subject. 3D Sweep Panorama photos can be played back  
on a TV that supports 3D. In Sweep Multi Angle mode, the camera takes several images  
at different angles as you sweep across the scene. These images are saved together in  
an MPO (Multiple Picture Object) file. When you tilt the camera during playback, the  
camera sensor detects motion and displays the image in a 3D-like view on the camera  
screen.  
To activate the 3D Camera  
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
.
3D Camera overview  
ꢀ'  
1
2
5
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
Switch between still and video camera  
Take photos or record video clips  
Directional arrow – helps you pan the camera  
View photos and videos  
Settings bar  
To take a photo in 3D Sweep Panorama mode  
1
2
Activate the 3D camera.  
Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select 3D Sweep Panorama if it is  
not already selected.  
3
4
Press the camera key halfway down to lock the focus.  
Press the camera key fully down, then pan the camera from left to right in a steady  
horizontal movement.  
Tips for taking 3D Sweep Panorama photos  
Note these limitations when taking 3D photos:  
3D shooting is not suitable: when the subject is large or not stationary; when the main  
subject is too close to the camera; and when the subject offers little contrast, such as  
the sky, a sandy beach, or a lawn.  
3D images consist of several JPEG images and associated MPO files. If you delete an  
MPO file on the camera (while it is connected to a computer), you will no longer be able  
to view the associated JPEG image.  
If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given shooting time, a  
grey area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the camera faster to  
record a full 3D image.  
Under low light conditions, images may be blurred. To get the best results, shoot images  
in bright outside light.  
Under lights that flicker, such as flourescent lights, 3D shots may not be successful.  
When you press the camera key halfway down, you set the Auto Focus lock and the  
Auto Exposure lock. If the brightness, focus and other conditions change considerably  
between the time you set these two locks and the time you press the camera key fully  
down to take the shot, the shot might not be successful.  
The camera may cancel 3D shooting in the following situations: you pan the camera too  
quickly; you shake the camera too much; you pan the camera in the reverse direction.  
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To take a photo in a Sweep Multi Angle mode  
1
2
3
4
Activate the 3D camera.  
Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select Sweep Multi Angle.  
Press the camera key halfway down to lock the focus.  
Press the camera key fully down, then pan the camera from left to right in a steady  
horizontal movement.  
To take a photo in Sweep Panorama mode  
1
2
3
4
Activate the 3D camera.  
Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select Sweep Panorama.  
Press the camera key halfway to lock the focus and exposure.  
Press the camera key fully down, then pan the camera steadily in the direction of  
the moving arrow.  
Tips for taking Sweep Panorama photos (2D)  
Note these limitations when you take Sweep Panorama photos:  
If you cannot pan the phone across the entire subject within the given time, a grey area  
occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the camera faster to record a full  
panorama image.  
Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part does not always record  
smoothly.  
Under low light conditions, panorama images can be blurred or of low quality.  
Under lights that flicker, such as fluorescent lights, the brightness or colour of the  
combined images may not be consistent.  
Sweep Panorama mode is not suitable for the following situations: when subjects are  
moving or are too close to the camera; when target images offer little contrast, such as  
photos of skies, sand beaches, or lawns; and when images change constantly, such as  
waves or waterfalls.  
The camera can cancel shooting in the following situations: you pan the camera too  
quickly; you shake the camera too much; you pan the camera in the reverse direction.  
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Viewing photos and videos in Gallery  
Use Gallery to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your phone camera, or  
to view similar content that you've downloaded or copied to the phone's internal storage.  
In Gallery, you can also view photos and videos you've uploaded to an online service, for  
example, to a Picasa™ web album or to Facebook™.  
From Gallery, you can also share your favorite photos and videos with friends by using  
Bluetooth™ wireless technology, email or messaging. And you can perform basic editing  
tasks on photos and set them as wallpaper or contact pictures. For more information,  
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.  
To turn off Mobile BRAVIA® Engine  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Display.  
Unmark the Mobile BRAVIA Engine checkbox if it is already marked.  
.
To open Gallery and view your albums  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Gallery. Photos and videos on your phone's internal storage,  
including those you’ve taken with the camera and those you’ve downloaded from  
the web or other locations, appear in albums.  
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways,  
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
Tap in any view to return to the main Gallery screen  
Tap to open the camera  
Tap to open 3D Album  
Album of photos and videos taken with the phone camera  
Album stack – touch with two fingers and spread them apart to view the content  
Flick left or right on the screen to view more albums  
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Working with albums  
You can rearrange your photos and videos within albums as well as move content  
between albums. You can also upload content from your Gallery albums to online  
services such as Picasa™ and Facebook™, and you view content from such online  
services in Gallery.  
To open an album in Gallery  
1
2
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Gallery.  
Tap the album you want to view. The album opens displaying its photo and video  
content in a chronologically ordered grid. The name of the album appears at the  
top of the screen.  
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Tap to switch from grid to stack view  
The name of the album  
Tap a photo or video to view it  
Tap an arrow to scroll a screen at a time. Drag left or right to scroll rapidly.  
Tap to return to the main Gallery screen  
To view photos and videos in Gallery  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Gallery.  
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Tap an album. Photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.  
Videos are indicated by  
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Tap a photo or video to view it.  
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or  
video.  
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways,  
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.  
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To view Facebook™ photos in Gallery  
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Make sure you are signed in to Facebook™.  
From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Gallery.  
Tap any album showing the  
icon. The first time you tap a Facebook™ album  
your Facebook™ photos are copied to Gallery.  
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Photos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Tap a photo to view it.  
In the photo viewer, flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the  
previous photo or video.  
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Return to the main Gallery screen at any time by tapping  
at the top left of the  
screen.  
To change how the contents of an album are displayed in Gallery  
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2
When viewing an album in Gallery, drag the album view switch  
right to view the contents of the album in stacks.  
to the  
Drag the album view switch  
chronological grid.  
to the left to view the album contents in a  
Working with albums in Gallery  
In addition to working with whole albums and with individual photos, you can select one  
or more photos or videos in an album to work on them in batches, for example, to send  
a few photos from an album to a friend.  
To work with batches of photos or videos in Gallery  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Gallery.  
Open the album containing the content that you want to work with.  
To activate selection mode, touch and hold one of the items that you want to  
work with.  
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Check or uncheck the items that you want to work with.  
Press  
, then use the tools in the toolbar to to work with your selected items.  
To share an album in Gallery  
If you share an album, do not delete the original copy of the album before the items in the  
album are completely sent.  
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From the main Gallery screen, touch and hold an album that you want to work  
with. Selection mode is now activated.  
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Check the albums you want to share, then press  
Tap Share.  
In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the  
selected albums.  
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To delete an album in Gallery  
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From the main Gallery screen, touch and hold an album that you want to work  
with. Selection mode is now activated.  
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Check the albums that you want to delete, then press  
Tap Delete. In the dialog that opens, tap Delete again.  
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Working with photos in Gallery  
You can edit and reorganise your photos in Gallery. For example, you can crop photos,  
use them as contact pictures and as wallpaper.  
To zoom a photo  
When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to  
zoom out.  
When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers  
together to zoom out.  
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To watch a slideshow of your photos  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Gallery.  
Tap an album to open it, then tap a photo and press  
In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Slideshow.  
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Tap a photo to end the slideshow.  
To rotate a photo  
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When you are viewing a photo, press  
Tap More, then tap either Rotate Left or Rotate Right. The photo is saved in the  
new orientation.  
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To use a photo as a contact picture  
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When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press  
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In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Set as > Contact picture.  
Select the contact you want to associate with the photo.  
Crop the photo, if required.  
Tap Save.  
To use a photo as wallpaper  
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When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press  
In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Set as > Wallpaper.  
Crop the photo, if required.  
Tap Save.  
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To crop a photo  
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When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press  
In the toolbar, tap More > Crop.  
To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When crop  
arrows appear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.  
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To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of the  
four corners to make the arrows appear, then drag the corner accordingly.  
To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the  
frame, then drag it to the desired position.  
To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Save. The original uncropped  
version remains on your phone's internal storage.  
To share a photo  
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When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press  
displayed.  
if no controls are  
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3
In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Share.  
Select one of the available transfer methods.  
To delete a photo  
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When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press  
In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Delete.  
In the dialog that opens, tap Delete.  
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Viewing your photos on a map  
If you enabled location detection when taking photos, you can use the information  
gathered at a later stage. For example, you can view your photos on a map and show  
friends and family where you were when you took the photo. Adding location information  
is also referred to as geotagging. To geotag your photos, you first need to enable  
location detection in your phone. You can select to use either GPS satellites or wireless  
networks, or both, to find your position.  
For more information, see Using location services to find your position on page 120  
To enable location detection  
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From your Home screen, press  
Tap Settings > Location & security.  
Mark the Use GPS satellites and/or Use wireless networks checkboxes.  
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To view geotagged photos on a map  
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When you are viewing a photo that you have geotagged, press  
Tap More > Show on map.  
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Working with videos  
Use Gallery to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or copied  
to your phone's internal storage. You can also share your videos with friends, or upload  
them to YouTube™.  
To play a video  
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In Gallery, browse to the album containing the video that you want to play.  
Tap the video to play it.  
If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide  
the controls, tap the screen again.  
To pause a video  
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When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.  
Tap  
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To fast forward and rewind a video  
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When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.  
Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.  
Alternatively, you can tap  
or  
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To adjust the volume of a video  
Press the volume key.  
To share a video  
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Open a Gallery album containing a video.  
To activate selection mode, touch and hold an item that you want to work with.  
Check the video or videos that you want to share.  
Press  
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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. Also, some items  
may not send if the file size is too large.  
To delete a video  
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Open a Gallery album containing a video.  
To activate selection mode, touch and hold an item that you want to work with.  
Check the video or videos that you want to delete.  
Press  
, then tap Delete.  
In the dialog that opens, tap Delete.  
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Viewing photos in 3D Album  
In 3D Album you can view and play all photos taken with your 3D camera. You can also  
play photos that you have taken using Sweep Multi Angle mode and view them from  
multiple angles.  
To view your 3D photos in 3D Album  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap 3D Album.  
Tap a 3D photo.  
Flick left to view the next 3D photo in 3D Album. Flick right to view the previous 3D  
photo.  
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To play a 3D photo in 3D Album  
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Open the 3D photo. If no controls are displayed, tap the screen.  
Tap  
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You can only play 3D photos that have been captured in the standard panorama image size.  
To zoom a 3D photo in 3D Album  
When you view a 3D photo in 3D Album, double-tap the photo to zoom in or out.  
To zoom in or out, you can also pinch two fingers together or spread them apart. Then drag  
the 3D photo to view different parts of it.  
To view multi-angle photos in 3D Album  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap 3D Album.  
Tap . All multi-angle photos are displayed.  
Tap a photo.  
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Tilt the phone right or left to view the photo from different angles.  
Managing your photos in 3D Album  
Use 3D Album to upload your 3D photos to online web albums. For example, if you're a  
Facebook™ user, you can upload your photos in 3D Album to your Facebook™  
account. You can also use 3D Album to delete photos.  
To share a 3D photo in 3D Album  
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When you view a 3D photo in 3D Album, tap the 3D photo if no controls are  
displayed.  
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Tap  
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Select one of the available transfer methods.  
To delete a 3D photo in 3D Album  
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When you view a 3D photo in 3D Album, tap the photo if no controls are  
displayed.  
Tap , then tap OK.  
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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. In some cases you  
have to manually pair your phone with other Bluetooth™ devices. Remember to set your  
phone to "discoverable" if you want other Bluetooth™ devices to detect it.  
Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth™ devices can vary.  
To turn on the Bluetooth™ function and make your phone visible  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks.  
Mark the Bluetooth checkbox.  
Tap Bluetooth settings.  
Mark the Discoverable checkbox. The phone will now be visible to other devices  
for 120 seconds.  
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appears in the status bar.  
Naming your phone  
You can give your phone a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have  
turned on the Bluetooth™ function and your phone is set to visible.  
To give your phone a name  
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Make sure the Bluetooth™ function is turned on.  
From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings > Device  
name.  
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Enter a name for your phone.  
Tap OK.  
Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device  
When you pair your phone with another device, you can, for example, connect your  
phone to a Bluetooth™ headset or a Bluetooth™ car kit and use these devices to make  
and receive calls.  
Once you have paired your phone with a Bluetooth™ device the phone will remember  
this pairing. When pairing the phone with a Bluetooth™ device, you may need to enter a  
passcode. Your phone will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does not  
work, refer to your Bluetooth™ device documentation for the device passcode. You do  
not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a paired Bluetooth™  
device.  
Some Bluetooth™ devices, for example, most Bluetooth™ headsets, require you to both  
pair and connect with the other device.  
You can pair your phone with several Bluetooth™ devices, but you can only connect to  
one Bluetooth™ profile at the same time.  
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To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device  
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings.  
Tap Scan for devices. The Bluetooth™ devices found will be listed under  
Bluetooth devices.  
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Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your phone.  
Enter a passcode, if required.  
The phone and the Bluetooth™ device are now paired. With some devices you  
also need to connect before you can start using them. The status of the pairing  
and connection is shown below the name of the Bluetooth™ device in the  
Bluetooth devices list.  
Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has the Bluetooth™ function  
activated and Bluetooth™ visibility turned on.  
To connect your phone to another Bluetooth™ device  
Some Bluetooth™ devices, for example, most Bluetooth™ headsets, require you to first pair  
and then connect with other Bluetooth™ devices before a successful connection can be  
established.  
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From the Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings.  
In the Bluetooth devices list, tap the Bluetooth™ device to which you want to  
connect your phone.  
To unpair a Bluetooth™ device  
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From the Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings.  
In the Bluetooth devices list, touch and hold the name of the paired but not  
connected Bluetooth™ device.  
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Tap Unpair.  
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology  
Share items with other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as phones or computers.  
You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth™ function, such as:  
Photos and videos  
Music and other audio files  
Contacts  
Web pages  
To send items using Bluetooth™  
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Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth™ device you want to send the item  
to has Bluetooth™ turned on and is in discoverable mode.  
In your phone, open the application which contains the item you want to send and  
scroll to the item.  
Depending on the application and the item you want to send, you may need to,  
for example, touch and hold the item, open the item or press  
. Other ways to  
send an item may exist.  
Select a share or send menu item.  
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In the menu that appears, select Bluetooth.  
Turn on Bluetooth™, if you are asked to do so.  
Under Bluetooth devices, tap the name of the receiving device.  
Receiving device: If asked, accept the connection.  
If asked, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested  
passcode.  
10 Receiving device: Accept the incoming item.  
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To receive items using Bluetooth™  
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks.  
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Mark the Bluetooth checkbox.  
appears in the status bar.  
Tap Bluetooth settings.  
Mark the Discoverable checkbox. The phone is now visible to other devices for  
120 seconds.  
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The sending device should now start sending data to your phone.  
If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested  
passcode.  
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When you are notified of an incoming file to your phone, drag the status bar  
downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.  
Tap Accept to start the file transfer.  
10 To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar downwards.  
11 To open a received item, drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevant  
notification.  
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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. PC Companion helps you  
access additional computer applications to transfer and organise media files, update  
your phone, synchronise phone content, and more.  
You might not be able to transfer some copyright-protected material between your phone and  
computer.  
Transferring and handling content using a USB cable  
Use a USB cable connection between a computer and your phone for easy transfer and  
management of your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can drag and drop  
content between them using the computer's file explorer. If you're transferring music,  
video, pictures or other media files to your phone, it's best to use the Media Go™  
application on your computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use  
them on your phone.  
To transfer content between a phone and computer using a USB cable  
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Using a USB cable, connect your phone to a computer. Internal storage  
connected appears in the status bar.  
Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait until  
your phone's internal storage appears as an external disk in Microsoft®  
Windows® Explorer.  
Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your phone and the  
computer.  
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Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®  
You can transfer files between your phone and other MTP compatible devices, such as a  
computer, using a Wi-Fi® connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair the two  
devices. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files between your  
phone and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on the computer.  
Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your phone.  
In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports Media transfer,  
for example, a computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® 7.  
To pair your phone wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode  
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Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled  
by default.  
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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.  
When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.  
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The above instructions only work if Windows® 7 is installed on your computer and the  
computer is connected to a Wi-Fi® Access Point via a network cable.  
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To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode  
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Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled  
by default.  
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From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity.  
Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices.  
Tap Connect.  
Make sure your phone's Wi-Fi® function is turned on.  
To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode  
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From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity.  
Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under Trusted devices.  
Tap Disconnect.  
To remove a pairing with another device  
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From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity.  
Tap the paired device that you want to remove.  
Tap Forget.  
PC Companion  
PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features  
and services which help you transfer music, video and pictures to and from your phone.  
You can also use PC Companion to update your phone and get the latest software  
version available. The installation files for PC Companion are saved on your phone and  
the installation is launched from the phone when you connect it to a computer via USB  
cable.  
You need an internet connected computer running one of the following operating  
systems to use the PC Companion application:  
Microsoft® Windows® 7  
Microsoft® Windows Vista®  
Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)  
To install PC Companion  
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New phone: Turn on your new Android™ phone and connect it to a PC using a  
USB cable.  
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New phone: Tap Install to install PC Companion on the PC.  
Computer: If a popup window appears, select Run Startme.exe. In the new  
popup window that appears, click Install to start the installation and then follow  
the instructions to complete the installation.  
To start PC Companion  
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Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.  
Open the PC Companion application on the PC, then click Start to open one of  
the features you want to use.  
Media Go™  
The Media Go™ computer application helps you transfer and manage media content in  
your phone and computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PC  
Companion application. See PC Companion on page 118 for more information.  
You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application:  
Microsoft® Windows® 7  
Microsoft® Windows Vista®  
Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher  
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To transfer content using the Media Go™ application  
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Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable.  
Phone: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears.  
Computer: Open the PC Companion application on the PC first. In  
PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some  
cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™ to install.  
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Using Media Go™, drag and drop files between your computer and phone.  
Media Go™ can also be downloaded from www.sonymobile.com.  
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Using location services to find your  
position  
Use your phone to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wireless  
networks. Enable the wireless networks option if you only need your approximate  
location, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view of the  
sky, enable the 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.  
To enable GPS  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Location & security.  
Mark the Use GPS satellites checkbox.  
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To enable wireless networks  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Location & security.  
Mark the Use wireless networks checkbox.  
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Using GPS  
Your phone has a global positioning system (GPS) receiver that uses satellite signals to  
calculate your location.  
When you use features that require the GPS receiver to find your location, make sure you have  
a clear view of the sky.  
Getting the best performance  
The first time you use the GPS it can take 5 to 10 minutes for your location to be found.  
To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the sky. Stand still and don't  
cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). The GPS signals can pass  
through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as buildings and  
mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move to another location.  
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Google Maps™  
Track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detailed  
directions to your destination. Before taking trips, you can download and save maps to  
your internal storage to avoid high roaming costs.  
The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Internet connection. You may incur data  
connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your phone. Contact your network  
operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every  
market, country or region.  
To use Google Maps™  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Maps.  
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If you want to use your location, enable at least one of the location methods available under  
Settings > Location & security.  
To learn more about Google Maps™  
When you use Google Maps™, press  
, then tap Help.  
Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude™  
Join Google Latitude™ to view your friends’ locations on maps and share your location  
and other information with them.  
Using Google Maps™ to get directions  
Use the Google Maps™ application to get directions when you travel by foot, public  
transportation, or car. You can add a shortcut to a destination on your Home screen to  
get quick directions from wherever you are.  
When you view a map, you make an Internet connection, and data is transferred to your  
phone. 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. The directions are both spoken and displayed on the screen.  
The Navigation application may not be available in every market.  
To start Navigation  
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2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Navigation.  
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Using the Wisepilot™ application  
Get turn-by-turn voice instructions on how to get places. You can also manage your trips  
and share routes and locations with friends via SMS, Twitter™ or Facebook™.  
Wisepilot™ may not be available in every market. For more information, including a Wisepilot  
User manual, go to www.sonymobile.com.  
To start Wisepilot™  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Wisepilot.  
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Backing up and restoring phone  
content  
Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to your  
internal storage or to an online storage account. 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:  
Bookmarks  
Call log  
Contacts  
Applications downloaded from Android Market™  
Multimedia messages  
System settings (such as alarms, ringer volume)  
Text messages  
You do not need to back up music files and photos or videos taken with the phone camera.  
They are backed up automatically to the phone's internal storage.  
You may incur additional data transmission charges when you restore Android Market™  
applications.  
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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  
00440214-415548-2  
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Turn off your phone, then remove the battery cover and battery.  
Look for the 15- to 17-digit number on the label. The first 15 digits represent the  
IMEI number.  
To view your IMEI number in the phone  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.  
Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.  
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SIM card protection  
The SIM card lock only protects your subscription. Your phone will still work with a new  
SIM card. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number).  
If you enter your PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts  
allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You need to enter your PUK (Personal  
Unblocking Key) and then a new PIN. Your PIN, PIN2 and PUK are supplied by your  
network operator.  
To enable the SIM card PIN lock  
1
2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Location & security > Set up SIM card lock > Lock  
SIM card.  
.
3
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.  
To change the SIM card PIN  
1
2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Location & security > Set up SIM card lock > Change  
SIM PIN.  
.
3
4
5
Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.  
Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.  
Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.  
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To change the SIM card PIN2  
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed Dialing Numbers > Change  
PIN2.  
1
2
.
3
4
5
Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.  
Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.  
Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.  
To unblock a locked SIM card  
1
2
3
When SIM card locked appears, enter the PUK code and tap OK.  
Enter a new PIN code and tap OK.  
Reenter the new PIN code and tap OK.  
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, the SIM card becomes blocked. If this  
happens, contact your service provider to get a new SIM card.  
Setting a screen lock  
To set a screen lock  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
screen lock.  
Select an option.  
> Settings > Location & security > Set up  
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  
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > Pattern.  
Follow the instructions in your phone. You are asked to select a security question  
that will be used to unlock the phone if you forget your screen unlock pattern.  
To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern  
1
2
3
Activate the screen.  
Drag the lock icon  
Draw your screen unlock pattern.  
to the right across the screen.  
If the unlock pattern you draw on the screen is rejected five times in a row, you can select to  
either wait 30 seconds and then try again, or to answer the security question you have  
selected.  
To change the screen unlock pattern  
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Location & security > Change screen lock.  
Follow the instructions in your phone.  
.
To disable the screen unlock pattern  
1
From your Home screen, tap  
screen lock.  
> Settings > Location & security > Change  
2
3
Draw the screen unlock pattern.  
Tap None.  
To create a screen unlock PIN  
1
From your Home screen, tap  
> Settings > Location & security > Set up  
screen lock > PIN.  
Enter a numeric PIN and tap Continue.  
Confirm you PIN and tap OK.  
2
3
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To disable the screen unlock PIN  
1
From your Home screen, tap  
screen lock.  
> Settings > Location & security > Change  
2
3
Enter you PIN and tap Continue.  
Tap None.  
To create a screen lock password  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
screen lock > Password.  
Enter a password. The password must contain at least one letter and must be at  
least four characters long.  
> Settings > Location & security > Set up  
3
4
Tap Continue.  
Confirm your password and tap OK.  
To disable the screen unlock password  
1
From your Home screen, tap  
> Settings > Location & security > Change  
screen lock.  
Enter your password and tap Continue.  
Tap None.  
2
3
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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. If you update wirelessly, then you can use either a mobile  
network or a Wi-Fi® network connection. Just make sure you back up and save all data  
stored on your phone before you update.  
When you run an update using the Update center application, a data connection is established  
and related charges may be incurred. Also, the availability of updates over a mobile network  
depends on your operator. Contact your network operator for more information.  
Updating your phone wirelessly  
Use the Update center application to update your phone wirelessly. You can download  
software updates manually, or you can allow Update service to update your phone  
automatically whenever downloads become available. When the automatic update  
feature is activated, a notification appears in the status bar every time an update  
becomes available.  
To download software updates manually from Update center  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Update Centre.  
Select the desired application or system update and tap Download, or tap  
Update all to download all application updates.  
.
Application updates launch automatically after download. With system updates, wait for your  
phone to restart, then install the update manually. Also, You may incur data connection  
charges when downloading updates over 3G/mobile networks.  
To activate automatic software updates from Update center  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Update Centre.  
.
Press  
, then tap Settings.  
Tap Allow automatic update: and select whether to download updates via 3G  
and Wi-Fi® networks, or via Wi-Fi® networks only. Updates are now downloaded  
automatically as soon as they become available.  
You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over 3G/mobile networks.  
To install system updates  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Update Centre.  
Select a system update you want to install, then tap Install.  
.
Updating your phone using a USB cable connection  
Some updates are not available for wireless download. Notifications appear in the status  
bar to inform you of such updates. To download and run the updates, you need a USB  
cable and a computer running the PC Companion application. You can install PC  
Companion on the computer using installation files saved on your phone, or you can  
download the application directly from www.sonymobile.com.  
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To download the PC Companion application from your phone  
1
2
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  
1
Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not  
already installed.  
2
3
Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable.  
Computer: Launch the PC Companion application. After a few moments, PC  
Companion detects your phone and searches for new phone software.  
Phone: When notifications appear in the status bar, follow the on-screen  
instructions to carry out the relevant software updates.  
4
To update your phone using an Apple® Mac® computer  
Install the Bridge for Mac application on the Apple® Mac® computer you are  
using, if it is not already installed.  
1
Using a USB cable, connect your phone to the Apple® Mac® computer.  
Computer: Launch the Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, Bridge  
for Mac detects your phone and searches for new phone software.  
Computer: If a new phone software update is detected, a popup window  
appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant software  
updates.  
2
3
4
The Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from www.sonymobile.com.  
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Phone settings overview  
Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalise them to your own  
requirements.  
Wireless &  
networks  
Manage your wireless connections and connection settings.  
Call settings  
Configure settings for listening to and managing your voicemail,  
for example.  
Sound  
Configure how your phone rings, vibrates, or alerts you in other  
ways when you receive communications. You can also use these  
settings to set the volume for music or other media with audio,  
and some related settings.  
Display  
Select to switch orientation when you rotate your phone, or set  
the screen brightness.  
Location &  
security  
Set navigation settings and protect your phone by setting up  
different locks and passwords.  
Applications  
Manage and remove installed applications.  
Accounts & sync  
Enable your applications to sync automatically and permit  
applications to synchronise data in the background, whether or  
not you are actively working in them.  
Privacy  
Manage your personal information, restore your settings and  
other data when you install an application, and erase all of your  
personal data from internal phone storage.  
Storage  
Check out the available space on your phone's internal storage.  
Select phone language and adjust text input options.  
Language &  
keyboard  
Voice input &  
output  
Configure the voice input feature to enter text by speaking.  
Accessibility  
Date & time  
About phone  
Enable your installed accessibility applications and adjust related  
settings.  
Set the time and date or choose to use the network-provided  
values. Select your preferred date and hour format.  
View information about your phone, such as model number,  
firmware version and battery status.  
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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  
GPS is activated  
Airplane mode is activated  
The Bluetooth™ function is activated  
Connected to another Bluetooth™ device  
The SIM card is not inserted  
The microphone is muted  
The speakerphone is on  
Silent mode  
Vibrate mode  
An alarm is set  
Synchronisation is ongoing  
Problem with sign-in or synchronisation  
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available  
Notification icons  
The following notification icons may appear on your screen:  
New email message  
New text message or multimedia message  
New voicemail  
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An upcoming calendar event  
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  
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Application overview  
Alarm  
Set an alarm  
Browser  
Browse the web  
Calculator  
Perform basic calculations  
Calendar  
Keep track of your appointments  
Camera  
Take photos and record video clips  
Contacts  
Keep track of your friends and colleagues  
3D Album  
View photos and pictures in 3D presentation mode  
3D Camera  
Create wide-angle, panoramic pictures  
Downloads  
Access your downloaded applications  
Email  
Send and receive emails  
Facebook™  
Connect with your friends, family members and colleagues  
around the world  
FM radio  
Listen to the radio in your phone  
Gallery  
View your pictures and photos  
Gmail™  
An email application that supports Gmail™  
Google Search  
Find information in your phone and on the web  
Latitude  
View your friends’ locations on Google Maps™ and share your  
location and other information with them  
Maps  
View your current location, find other locations and calculate  
routes  
Market  
Go to Android Market™ to download free and paid  
applications for your phone  
Connected Devices  
Share media files in your phone with other devices over a  
shared Wi-Fi® connection  
Messaging  
Send and receive text and multimedia messages  
Music player  
Play music and playlists  
Navigation  
Navigate using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions  
News and Weather  
View news stories and weather forecasts  
Phone  
Make and receive calls, switch between calls, set up  
conference calling and view your call history  
Places  
Search for places, for example, restaurants and cafés  
Video Unlimited  
Rent and purchase videos  
Music Unlimited  
Listen to music online  
Settings  
Tailor phone settings to your own liking  
Setup guide  
Explains basic functions and helps with essential settings  
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Talk  
Chat online  
TrackID™  
Timescape™  
YouTube™  
A music recognition service  
Keep track of all daily communication  
Share and view videos from around the world  
Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.  
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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.  
Help application features:  
User guide in the phone – read and search information on how to use your phone.  
Educate yourself – read tips and tricks, get the latest news, and watch how-to  
videos.  
Email support – send an email to our support team.  
Support zone – visit www.sonymobile.com to get comprehensive support for your  
phone.  
Troubleshooting – find common problems and error messages at the end of our User  
guides and on the support zone.  
Customer support – if all else fails. The relevant support numbers are listed in the  
supplied Important information leaflet.  
An extended User guide is also available at www.sonymobile.com.  
To access the Help application  
1
2
From your Application screen, find and tap  
Find and tap the required support item.  
.
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Troubleshooting  
My phone is not working as expected  
If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything  
else:  
Charge your phone if the battery level gets low.  
Use the power key to restart your phone.  
Try restarting your phone by removing and reinserting the SIM card.  
Update your phone software. Updating your phone ensures optimal performance and  
provides the latest enhancements. See Updating your phone on page 126 for more  
information.  
Reset your phone.  
Resetting the phone  
You can reset your phone to its original settings, with or without deleting all of your  
personal data. It is possible to reset the phone to the state it was in before you first  
turned it on. But before you perform a reset, make sure to back up any important data  
saved on your phone.  
To reset the phone  
To avoid permanent phone damage, do not restart the phone while a reset procedure is  
underway.  
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Privacy.  
Tap Factory data reset.  
Tap Reset phone.  
To confirm, tap Erase everything.  
.
I cannot charge the phone  
The charger is not properly connected or the battery connection is poor. Remove the  
battery and clean the connectors.  
No battery charging icon appears when phone starts  
charging  
It may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen.  
The battery performance is low  
Follow our smart tips on how to get more out of your battery. See Improving battery  
performance on page 16.  
I cannot transfer content between my phone and the  
computer, when using a USB cable  
The software or the USB drivers have not been properly installed. Go to  
www.sonymobile.com for more detailed installation instructions and troubleshooting  
sections.  
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I cannot use Internet-based services  
Make sure your subscription covers data downloads and that the Internet settings in your  
phone are correct. See Internet and messaging settings on page 33 for more  
information on how to enable data traffic, data roaming, and download Internet settings.  
Contact your network operator for more information about your subscription settings.  
Error messages  
No network coverage  
Your phone is in Airplane mode. Make sure Airplane mode is turned off.  
Your phone is not receiving any network signal, or the received signal is too weak.  
Contact your network operator and make sure that the network has coverage where you  
are.  
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. See Emergency calls on page 36 for more information.  
SIM card is 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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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.  
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Legal information  
Sony ST25i/ST25a  
This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any  
warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of  
current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile  
Communications AB at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions  
of this User guide.  
©Sony Mobile Communications AB, 2012.  
All rights reserved.  
Publication number: 1263-3851.1  
Your mobile phone has the capability to download, store and forward additional content, for example, ringtones.  
The use of such content may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties, including but not limited to  
restriction under applicable copyright laws. You, and not Sony, are entirely responsible for additional content that  
you download to or forward from your mobile phone. Prior to your use of any additional content, please verify that  
your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized. 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.  
This User guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties. Use of such programming or  
services may require separate registration with the third party provider and may be subject to additional terms of  
use. For applications accessed on or through a third-party website, please review such websites’ terms of use and  
applicable privacy policy in advance. Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any  
third-party websites or offered services.  
Remove the battery to see regulatory information such as the CE mark.  
All product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective  
owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective  
owners.  
Visit www.sonymobile.com for more information.  
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.  
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology  
outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.  
Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their intellectual  
property, including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM-protected content. If the  
WMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software's ability to  
use WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does not affect unprotected content. When you  
download licenses for protected content, you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses.  
Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will  
not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.  
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 visual and AVC patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non-  
commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 visual standard ("MPEG-4  
video") or the AVC standard ("AVC video") and/or (ii) decoding MPEG- 4 or AVC video that was encoded by a  
consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed  
by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 and/or AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.  
Additional information including that relating to promotional, internal and commercial uses and licensing may be  
obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed  
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
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Index  
continuous auto focus .............................97, 102  
controls ...........................................................94  
face detection ............................................95, 96  
geotagging ......................................................96  
HD (High Definition) video .............................102  
icons ..............................................................102  
overview ..........................................................94  
recording videos ....................................101, 102  
screen ..............................................................94  
self-portraits ....................................................95  
settings ....................................................97, 102  
smile detection ................................................96  
taking photos ............................................95, 96  
using the flash .................................................95  
video ..............................................................101  
viewing photos ................................................95  
viewing videos ...............................................102  
zoom ................................................................95  
caps lock .................................................................25  
changing music tracks ............................................85  
charging ...................................................................15  
chat ..........................................................................53  
conference calls ......................................................38  
contacts ...................................................................40  
back up ...........................................................44  
copy .................................................................44  
favourite ...........................................................43  
importing from SIM card .................................41  
joining contact information ..............................43  
picture .....................................................42, 111  
sending ............................................................44  
sharing .............................................................44  
transferring ......................................................41  
corporate email, calendar and contacts ..................69  
cropping  
3D Camera  
overview ........................................................106  
screen ............................................................106  
3D photos ..............................................................113  
deleting ..........................................................113  
playing ...........................................................113  
sharing ...........................................................113  
viewing ..........................................................113  
zooming .........................................................113  
A
accounts ..................................................................12  
Exchange Active Sync® ..................................12  
Facebook™ .....................................................12  
Google™ .........................................................12  
adjusting volume .....................................................85  
Airplane mode .........................................................31  
alarm ........................................................................65  
albums  
deleting ..........................................................110  
Android Market™ ....................................................59  
Android™ ..................................................................8  
animated wallpaper .................................................21  
answering service ....................................................37  
applications ...............................................................8  
overview ........................................................131  
screen ..............................................................22  
audio ........................................................................87  
adjusting volume .............................................85  
playing .............................................................84  
playing music in random order ........................87  
B
back cover  
attaching ..........................................................10  
removing ............................................................9  
back up  
contacts ...........................................................44  
backing up  
photos ...........................................................111  
D
Data monitor ............................................................34  
date  
contacts .........................................................122  
content ..........................................................122  
battery .....................................................................15  
Bluetooth™ wireless technology ...........................114  
BRAVIA® Engine ...................................................108  
brightness ................................................................31  
browsing - See web browser  
format ..............................................................30  
deleting ..................................................................110  
3D photos ......................................................113  
an alarm ...........................................................65  
photos ...........................................................111  
tracks ...............................................................85  
videos ............................................................112  
download  
business cards  
sending ............................................................44  
Internet settings ...............................................33  
driving directions ...................................................121  
C
calendar ...................................................................65  
create an event ................................................65  
calling ......................................................................32  
calls ...................................................................36, 39  
barring .............................................................39  
diverting ...........................................................39  
emergency .......................................................36  
forwarding .......................................................39  
list ....................................................................37  
log ....................................................................37  
missed .............................................................37  
multiple ............................................................38  
recent ..............................................................37  
settings ............................................................39  
waiting .............................................................38  
camera .................................................94, 96, 97, 102  
closing .............................................................94  
E
email ........................................................................48  
more than one account ...................................51  
emergency numbers ................................................36  
equalizer ..................................................................85  
events  
calendar ...........................................................65  
in Timescape™ ...............................................55  
extensions ...............................................................19  
F
face detection ....................................................95, 96  
Facebook™ .......................................................90, 93  
logging in to .....................................................55  
recommending music player tracks ................86  
recommending radio tracks ............................90  
status update ..................................................55  
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synchronisation ...............................................70  
favourites  
mail See email  
Maps ......................................................................121  
media files  
copying to internal storage ..............................84  
Media Go™ ...........................................................118  
messages  
moving between in the radio ...........................92  
removing radio channels as ............................92  
saving radio channels as .................................92  
filter  
events in Timescape™ ....................................55  
settings ............................................................33  
Microsoft® Exchange synchronisation ...................69  
MMS  
settings ............................................................33  
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine .......................................108  
multi-angle  
fixed dialling ............................................................39  
flash  
using when taking photos ...............................95  
Flight mode .............................................................31  
FM radio  
favourites .........................................................92  
selecting channel ............................................91  
front camera ............................................................94  
viewing ..........................................................113  
multimedia  
copying to internal storage ..............................84  
music ...........................................................32, 84, 87  
adding tracks to playlists ................................88  
adjusting volume .............................................85  
changing music tracks ....................................85  
copying to internal storage ..............................84  
copying to/from a computer ...........................84  
creating playlists .............................................88  
deleting ............................................................85  
downloading music information ......................87  
hearing protection ...........................................84  
My playlists ......................................................88  
pausing a track ................................................85  
player overview ...............................................84  
playing .............................................................84  
playing in random order ..................................87  
podcasts ..........................................................84  
purchasing .......................................................89  
recommending ................................................89  
searching using TrackID™ ..............................89  
sharing .......................................................86, 90  
shortcuts .........................................................87  
using a headset ...............................................32  
using the equalizer ..........................................85  
music player  
G
Gallery ...........................................................108, 113  
changing views ..............................................110  
opening .........................................................108  
opening albums .............................................109  
viewing Facebook™ photos ..........................110  
geotagging  
of photos .........................................................96  
Gesture input ...........................................................26  
Gmail™ ....................................................................51  
Google Latitude™ .................................................121  
Google Maps™ .....................................................121  
Google Talk™ ..........................................................53  
Google™ account setup .........................................52  
Google™ synchronisation .......................................69  
GPS .......................................................................120  
H
HD (High Definition) video .....................................102  
headset ....................................................................32  
using ................................................................32  
Home screen ...........................................................19  
customising .....................................................20  
I
creating playlists .............................................88  
deleting tracks .................................................85  
equalizer ..........................................................85  
minimising .......................................................85  
My music .........................................................86  
playlists ...........................................................88  
SensMe™ channels ........................................87  
surround sound ...............................................85  
music player widget ................................................88  
Music Unlimited™ ...................................................64  
icons ......................................................................129  
in the camera .................................................102  
importing SIM contacts ...........................................41  
Improving photos with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine . .108  
infinite button ...........................................................86  
in Timescape™ ...............................................56  
instant messaging ...................................................53  
Internet  
controlling data traffic .....................................34  
settings ............................................................33  
web browser ....................................................79  
N
Navigation application ...........................................121  
new services ............................................................55  
notification .............................................................129  
light ..................................................................23  
panel ................................................................24  
ringtone ...........................................................30  
K
keyboard .................................................................25  
settings ............................................................28  
keys .........................................................................17  
L
language ..................................................................31  
writing ..............................................................28  
Latitude .................................................................121  
LCD backlight control ..............................................31  
live wallpaper ...........................................................21  
location ............................................................96, 120  
locks  
activating the screen .......................................11  
locking the screen ...........................................11  
screen lock ......................................................11  
lockscreen  
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on-screen keyboard ................................................25  
overview  
phone ..............................................................84  
P
pausing a track ........................................................85  
personal information ................................................40  
phone  
battery .............................................................16  
performance ....................................................16  
update ...........................................................126  
phonebook ..............................................................40  
viewing missed calls ........................................11  
viewing new text messages ............................12  
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Phonepad ..........................................................25, 27  
photo albums ........................................................109  
deleting ..........................................................110  
viewing ..........................................................108  
photos ...........................................................110, 111  
adding the geographical position ....................96  
associating with a contact ..............................42  
copying to/from a computer ...........................84  
cropping ........................................................111  
deleting ..........................................................111  
photo viewer ..................................................109  
rotating ..........................................................111  
sharing ...................................................110, 111  
slideshow ......................................................111  
taking .........................................................95, 96  
using as a contact picture .............................111  
using as wallpaper ........................................111  
viewing ............................95, 108, 109, 110, 113  
viewing on a map ..........................................111  
viewing same location .....................................96  
zooming .........................................................110  
PIN .........................................................................123  
playing  
3D photos ......................................................113  
music ...............................................................84  
playlists ....................................................................88  
adding a track .................................................88  
creating ...........................................................88  
deleting ............................................................88  
playing your own .............................................88  
removing tracks ...............................................88  
power saver .............................................................16  
activating .........................................................16  
changing settings ............................................17  
deactivating .....................................................17  
displaying notifications ....................................17  
power saving mode .................................................16  
powering off ............................................................11  
powering on .............................................................11  
presets  
rotating  
photos ...........................................................111  
S
scanning barcodes ..................................................68  
screen ......................................................................31  
cracked ............................................................17  
glass ................................................................17  
screen unlock pattern ....................................123  
warranty ...........................................................17  
searching  
music using TrackID™ ....................................89  
track information .............................................89  
self-portrait ..............................................................94  
sending ..................................................110, 111, 113  
business cards ................................................44  
contacts ...........................................................44  
sending items using Bluetooth™ ..........................115  
SensMe™ channels ................................................87  
services ...................................................................12  
settings  
call ...................................................................39  
camera ....................................................97, 102  
Internet ............................................................33  
messaging .......................................................33  
MMS ................................................................33  
still camera ......................................................97  
Timescape™ ...................................................56  
video camera .................................................102  
setup guide ..............................................................11  
sharing  
3D photos ......................................................113  
music .........................................................86, 90  
photos ...........................................................111  
photos and videos .........................................110  
shuffle music ...........................................................87  
silent mode ..............................................................29  
SIM card ................................................................123  
exporting contacts to ......................................44  
importing contacts from ..................................41  
inserting .............................................................9  
removing ..........................................................10  
slideshow ..............................................................111  
smile detection ........................................................96  
SOS See emergency numbers  
removing radio channels as ............................92  
saving radio channels as .................................92  
protective plastic sheet ...........................................17  
PUK .......................................................................123  
purchasing  
status .....................................................................129  
bar ...................................................................23  
still camera ..............................................................94  
settings ............................................................97  
symbols ...................................................................25  
synchronising ..........................................................69  
calendar, bookmarks .................................13, 71  
contacts .....................................................13, 71  
Facebook™ contacts, calendar, photos .........70  
Google™ contacts, calendar, email ................69  
Microsoft® Exchange contacts, calendar,  
music ...............................................................89  
R
radio ........................................................................91  
favourites .........................................................92  
listening to with the speaker ...........................92  
mono sound ....................................................92  
moving between channels ..............................91  
opening ...........................................................91  
overview ..........................................................91  
searching for channels ....................................92  
selecting channel ............................................91  
stereo sound ...................................................92  
using with Facebook™ ....................................93  
receiving items using Bluetooth™ .........................115  
recent calls ..............................................................37  
recently used applications window .........................22  
recommending music ........................................86, 89  
recording videos ......................................................94  
using the camera key ....................................101  
recycling your phone .............................................136  
related audio content ..............................................86  
resetting .................................................................134  
resizing  
email ................................................................69  
SyncML™ ..........................................................13, 71  
T
taking photos ...........................................................94  
by tapping .......................................................95  
self-portraits ....................................................95  
using face detection ........................................96  
using smile detection ......................................96  
telephony See calls  
text input method ....................................................25  
themes .....................................................................21  
tiles ..........................................................................54  
time ..........................................................................30  
time management ....................................................65  
photos ...........................................................111  
ringtone ...................................................................65  
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Timescape™ .....................................................54, 55  
filter icons ........................................................55  
infinite button in ...............................................56  
screen overview ..............................................54  
settings ............................................................56  
Timescape™ Feed widget ..............................56  
Timescape™ Friends widget ...........................57  
Timescape™ Share widget .............................58  
widgets ......................................................57, 58  
TrackID™ technology ..............................................89  
buying a track ..................................................89  
opening ...........................................................89  
recommending a track ....................................89  
searching for track information .......................89  
sharing a track .................................................90  
using results ....................................................89  
using with Facebook™ ....................................90  
using with the FM Radio ...........................90, 93  
viewing charts .................................................89  
viewing history .................................................89  
transferring  
voicemail .................................................................37  
volume  
adjusting for videos .......................................112  
key ...................................................................29  
W
wallpaper .................................................................21  
using a photo as ............................................111  
web browser ............................................................79  
managing bookmarks ......................................80  
settings ............................................................82  
toolbar .............................................................79  
Wi-Fi® .....................................................................73  
widgets  
introduction .....................................................20  
Timescape™ Feed ....................................56, 57  
Timescape™ Friends ................................57, 58  
Timescape™ Share .........................................58  
wireless networks ..................................................120  
Wisepilot™ ............................................................121  
Z
contacts ...........................................................41  
transparent band .....................................................21  
troubleshooting .....................................................134  
turning off ................................................................11  
turning on ................................................................11  
Twitter™  
zoom ........................................................................95  
zooming  
3D photos ......................................................113  
photos ...........................................................110  
logging in to .....................................................55  
status update ..................................................55  
U
update  
status ...............................................................55  
updating phone .....................................................126  
usage info ................................................................33  
USB connection ....................................................117  
V
vibration .............................................................30, 65  
video albums .................................................109, 110  
viewing ..........................................................108  
video camera ...................................................94, 101  
continuous auto focus ...................................102  
HD (High Definition) video .............................102  
recording videos ....................................101, 102  
settings ..........................................................102  
video player  
pausing a video .............................................112  
Video Unlimited™ ....................................................62  
buying videos ..................................................62  
creating an account .........................................62  
menu overview ..........................................62, 63  
notifications .....................................................63  
renting videos ..................................................62  
watching a video .............................................63  
videos ....................................................................112  
adjusting volume ...........................................112  
copying to/from a computer ...........................84  
deleting ..........................................................112  
fast forwarding and rewinding .......................112  
pausing ..........................................................112  
playing ...........................................................112  
recording ...............................................101, 102  
sending ..........................................................112  
sharing ...........................................................112  
viewing ..................................102, 108, 109, 110  
viewing  
photos .............................................................95  
videos recorded using the camera ................102  
voice input ...............................................................28  
voice recognition .....................................................28  
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