User guide
™
Xperia TX
LT29i
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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.
Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access
to the Internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the
Internet from your phone. Contact your wireless service provider for more
information.
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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. On Google Play™ 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 battery cover
•
Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening on the side of the phone,
between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but
firmly.
Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone.
To remove the battery
1
2
Remove the battery cover.
Place the tip of your finger into the opening on the bottom side of the battery
and lift up the battery.
To insert the memory card and the micro SIM card
•
Turn off your phone and remove the battery cover, then insert the memory card
and the micro SIM card into the relevant slots.
The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets.
To attach the battery cover
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2
Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens hole in the
cover fits over the camera lens.
Press down firmly on all edges of the battery cover to make sure it gets
attached tightly.
Turning the phone on and off
To turn on the phone
1
Press and hold down the power key
phone vibrates.
on the left side of the phone until the
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3
4
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If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key
to activate the screen.
To unlock the screen, drag
to the right across the screen.
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK.
Wait a while for the phone to start.
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
.
To turn off the phone
1
2
3
Press and hold down the power key
In the options menu, tap Power off.
Tap OK.
until the options menu opens.
It may take a while for the phone to shut down.
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 touch screen when you are not using it.
To activate the screen
•
Briefly press the power key
.
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
.
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
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phone to your specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the
Application screen.
To access the setup guide manually
1
2
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Setup guide.
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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 with friends using Google Talk™, to synchronise
your phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and
games, music, movies and books from Google Play™.
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™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family and
colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your phone so that you
can stay in touch from anywhere.
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Getting to know your phone
Phone overview
1. Light sensor
10. Power key
2. Proximity sensor
3. Ear speaker
11. Headset connector
12. Camera lens
4. Front camera lens
5. Notification LED
6. Volume/Zoom key
7. Camera key
13. Camera LED light
14. Second microphone
15. Strap hole
16. Speaker
8. Main microphone
9. Touchscreen
17. NFC detection area
18. Connector for charger/USB cable
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Using the keys
Back
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•
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
Task
•
Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar
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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2
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.
Use the charger and USB cable provided with the phone to ensure faster charging.
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
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.
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Improving battery performance
The following tips can help you improve battery performance:
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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.
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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 applications downloaded from Google
Play™ may also consume more power.
Close and exit applications that you are not using.
Lower the screen display brightness level.
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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.
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•
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.
Disable any live wallpaper.
model.
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To access the battery usage menu
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Battery to see which installed applications consume
the most battery power.
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To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen
1
2
3
Tap an empty area of your Home screen.
Tap
.
Tap Tools > Data traffic.
To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen
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2
3
Tap an empty area of your Home screen.
Tap
> Tools.
Select the Quick settings widget.
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
1
2
3
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
1
2
3
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
1
2
3
4
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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.
Adjust the settings as desired to save power.
.
Tap
.
To display power saver notifications
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Power Saver.
.
Tap
.
Mark the Status bar checkbox.
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.
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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
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•
Tap the item.
To mark or unmark options
Tap the relevant checkbox or the switch beside the option name.
Marked checkbox
Unmarked checkbox
Switched on
Switched off
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.
Using the lockscreen
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.
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To view missed calls from the lockscreen
1
2
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key
Drag
.
.
.
to the right across the screen.
To view new text messages from the lockscreen
1
2
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key
Drag
to the right across the screen.
To play an audio track from the lockscreen
1
2
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
.
To pause an audio track from the lockscreen
1
2
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key
.
When the music player controls appear, tap
.
To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key
1
2
.
When the music player controls appear, tap
or
.
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.
which part of the Home screen you are in.
shows
The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick
access.
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To go to the Home screen
Press
•
•
.
To browse the Home screen
Flick right or left.
To share an item from your Home screen
1
2
Press
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the
item to
to open your Home screen.
.
3
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.
Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrink
them to save space on your Home screen.
To add a widget to the Home screen
1
2
Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
.
To resize a widget
1
Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, a highlighted frame and resizing dots
appear.
2
3
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
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 and widgets.
To view customisation options from the Home screen
•
Tap an empty area on your Home screen. Customisation options, indicated by
and , appear at the top of your Home screen.
To add a shortcut to your Home screen
1
2
Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap
Tap Shortcuts, then find and select a shortcut.
.
Add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and holding the
application.
To move an item on the Home screen
1
2
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.
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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
.
To create a folder on the Home screen
Press to open your Home screen.
1
2
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the
phone vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or
shortcut.
3
•
Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.
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
1
2
3
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.
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
1
2
Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap
Tap Wallpaper and select an option.
.
You can use a photo you have taken, or an animation. Go to Google Play™ and other sources
to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours of the day.
To set a theme for your Home screen
1
2
Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap
Tap Theme and select a theme.
.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
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
•
From the Application screen, flick right or left.
To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag
it to the desired location.
.
To share an application from your Application screen
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag
the item to
.
.
3
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
.
Some applications are paused when you press
to exit, while other applications may
continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application,
you can continue where you left off. Remember that some applications may cause data
connection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networking
services.
Recently used applications window
You can switch between recently used applications from this window. You can also
open small apps.
To open the recently used applications window
•
Press
. The recently used applications window appears on the right of the
screen.
Using small apps
From the recently used applications window, you can get quick access to several
small apps at any time using the small apps bar. A small app only takes up a small
area of your screen. So you can interact with a small app and another application at
the same time on the same screen.
To open the small apps bar
•
Press
. The small apps bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
To open a small app
1
2
To make the small apps bar appear, press
Tap the small app that you want to open. A small app window appears.
.
To close a small app
•
Tap
on the small app window.
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To move a small app
•
•
Drag
to move and drop the small app to the desired position.
To minimise a small app
Drag
to the right edge or bottom edge of the screen.
To rearrange your small apps
1
2
To make the small apps bar appear, press
Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position in the small
apps bar.
.
To remove a small app from the small apps bar
1
2
To make the small apps bar appear, press
Touch and hold a small app icon and drag it away from the small apps bar.
.
To restore a previously removed small app
1
To make the small apps bar appear, press
Tap > Installed small apps.
Select the small app that you want to restore.
.
2
3
To download a small app
1
To make the small apps bar appear, press
.
2
3
Tap
>
.
Find a small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to
complete the installation.
Application menu
You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will
look different depending on which application you are using.
To open a menu in an application
•
While using the application, press
.
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
1
2
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
item to the new location.
1
2
.
3
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
1
2
3
.
icon.
Tap the application you want to uninstall, then tap OK.
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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.
The status bar allows you to adjust basic settings on your phone, for example,
Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth™, data traffic, and sound. You can also open the settings menu
from the Notification panel to change other settings.
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.
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.
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To close the Notification panel
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•
•
•
Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards.
To open a running application from the Notification panel
Tap the icon for the running application to open it.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To clear the Notification panel
From the Notification panel, tap Clear.
Setting your phone from the Notification panel
You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic phone
settings. For example, you can turn on Wi-Fi®.
To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel
1
2
Drag the status bar downwards.
Tap
.
To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel
1
2
Drag the status bar downwards.
Tap
.
To control the Bluetooth™ function from the Notification panel
1
2
Drag the status bar downwards.
Tap
.
To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel
1
2
Drag the status bar downwards.
Tap
.
To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel
1
2
Drag the status bar downwards.
Tap
.
Phone settings menu
View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu.
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To access the phone settings
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Tap Settings.
.
You can also drag the status bar downwards on the Home screen and tap
phone settings.
to access the
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
1
Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access
extra characters in the language.
2
3
4
5
6
7
Close the on-screen keyboard view. Note that this icon does not appear in portrait mode.
Display numbers and symbols.
Personalise your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised.
Enter a space.
Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.
Delete a character before the cursor.
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual
phone.
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
.
To personalise the on-screen keyboard
1
2
Open the on-screen keyboard, then tap
Follow the instructions to personalise your on-screen keyboard, for example,
mark the Smiley key checkbox.
.
If you don't mark the Smiley key checkbox when you personalise the on-screen keyboard, the
smiley icon will not appear.
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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.
To enter text using the on-screen keyboard
1
2
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
1
2
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 delete characters
•
•
•
Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete, then tap
.
To enter a carriage return
When you enter text, tap
to enter a carriage return.
To use the magnifier
When you enter text, tap and hold on the text field to view the text magnified
and to place the cursor where you want within the text field.
To select text
1
2
When you enter text, double-tap within the text field.
The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or
right to select more text.
To edit text in landscape orientation
1
2
When you enter text, double-tap the text field to make Edit... appear.
Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit... and select an option.
To paste text from the clipboard, you can also double-tap the text field to make Paste appear,
then tap Paste.
To edit text in portrait orientation
1
2
When you enter text, double-tap the text field to make the application bar
appear.
Select the text you want to edit, and then use the application bar to make your
desired changes.
To paste text from the clipboard, you can also double-tap the text field to make Paste appear,
then tap Paste.
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Application bar
1
2
3
4
5
Close the application bar
Select all text
Cut text
Copy text
Paste text
only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard.
Using the Gesture input function to write words
You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen
keyboard. You can lift your finger between words so that the phone recognises them.
Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen keyboard.
To enter text using the Gesture input function
1
2
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter
to letter to trace 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 try again to trace the word using the
Gesture input function, or tap each letter to enter the word.
If the Space between gestures setting is activated, trace the next word that
you want to enter. If not, tap the space bar and then trace the next word you
want to enter.
3
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.
To change the Gesture input settings
1
2
3
4
5
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
Tap 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.
.
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.
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Using the Phonepad
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Choose a text input option
Change the character case and turn on the caps lock
Display numbers
Display symbols and smileys
Enter a space
Enter a carriage return or confirm text input
Delete a character before the cursor
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual
phone.
To open the Phonepad for the first time
1
2
3
4
Tap a text entry field, then tap
.
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
Tap Keyboard appearance > Keyboard layout.
Select the Phonepad.
The Phonepad can only be used in portrait mode.
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
When
to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.
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
1
2
When the Phonepad is open, tap
appears.
Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.
. A grid with symbols and smileys
Keyboard and Phonepad settings
You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as
writing language and automatic correction.
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To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings
1
2
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap
or
or
.
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
To add a writing language for text input
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap
.
2
3
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
Tap Languages > Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes. Tap
OK to confirm.
To switch between languages, tap the input language key, for example,
.
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
2
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap
.
Tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select the relevant settings.
or
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.
To enable voice input
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap
or
.
2
3
4
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings .
Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.
Press
to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-
screen keyboard or Phonepad.
To enter text using voice input
1
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.
3
4
When
appears, speak to enter text or select a dictation language. When
you're finished, tap Done.
The suggested text appears. Tap the suggested text to make the search result
list appear, then select the words you want.
Customising your phone
Adapt the phone to your needs by adjusting, for example, your personal ringtone,
phone language and your Privacy settings.
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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.
Adjusting the sound settings
You can adjust the sound settings in your phone. For example, you can set your
phone to silent mode so that it doesn't ring when you're in a meeting.
To set the phone to silent mode
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
Select Silent mode, then select Mute.
.
You can also tap
from the Phone options menu to set the phone to silent mode. To
access the Phone options menu, press and hold down the power key
.
To set the phone to vibrate mode
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
Select Silent mode, then select Vibrate.
.
You can also tap
from the Phone options menu to set the phone to vibrate mode. To
access the Phone options menu, press and hold down the power key
.
To set the phone to vibrate and ring mode
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
Select Silent mode, then select Off.
Mark the Vibrate on ring checkbox.
.
To enhance the speaker loudness
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.
.
Time and date
You can change the time and date in your phone.
To set the date manually
1
2
3
4
5
6
From the Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.
Tap Set date.
Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.
Tap Set.
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To set the time manually
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.
Tap Set time.
Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.
If applicable, scroll up to change am to pm, or vice versa.
Tap Set.
To set the time zone
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.
Tap Select time zone.
Select an option.
To set the date format
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Date & time > Select date format.
Select an option.
.
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.
.
To enable touch tones
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.
.
To select a notification ringtone
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification.
Select a ringtone.
Tap Done.
.
Screen settings
To adjust the screen brightness
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
.
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
To set the screen to vibrate
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
Mark the Vibrate on touch 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
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.
1
2
3
.
Select an option.
To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key
.
To keep the screen active while the phone is charging
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Developer options.
1
2
3
.
Mark the Stay awake checkbox.
Phone language
You can select a language to use in your phone.
To change the phone language
1
2
3
4
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.
Select an option.
Tap Done.
.
If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap
. Then select
the text 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
memory card or 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
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > More….
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 down the power key
.
Memory
You can save content to a memory card, to your phone's internal storage and to the
phone memory. Music, video clips and photos are saved to the internal storage or the
memory card 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
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Apps.
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.
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Memory card
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media content.
This type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible
devices.
Formatting the memory card
You can format the memory card in your phone, for example, to free up memory. This
means that you erase all data on the card.
All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backups
of everything you want to save before formatting the memory card. To back up your content,
you can copy it to your computer. For more information, refer to the chapter Connecting your
phone to a computer on page 124.
To format the memory card
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.
After you have unmounted the memory card, tap Erase SD card.
.
Using a headset with your phone
Use the accessories provided with your phone, or other compatible accessories, for optimal
performance.
To use a headset
1
2
3
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 answer a call and resumes after you
end the call.
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.
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To download Internet and messaging settings
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings.
1
2
.
To reset the default Internet settings
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
Tap Access Point Names, then press
Tap Reset to default.
.
.
Access Point Names (APNs)
An APN is used to establish data connections between your phone and the Internet.
The APN defines which type of IP address to use, which security methods to invoke,
and which fixed-end connections to use. Checking the APN is useful when you
cannot access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive
multimedia messages.
To view the current APN
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
Tap Access Point Names.
.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button.
To configure APN settings manually
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
Tap Access Point Names, then press
Tap New APN.
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.
Contact your network operator for detailed information about your network settings.
Usage info
For quality purposes, Sony collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding
your phone usage. None of the information gathered includes personal data.
To allow the sending of usage info
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Usage info settings.
Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.
Tap Agree to allow the sending of usage information.
Controlling data usage
Keep track of and control the amount of data transferred to and from your phone
during a given period. For example, you can set data usage warnings and limits for
your phone to avoid additional charges. You can also limit the amount of data used
by individual applications.
Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot
guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
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To access data usage settings
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
.
To turn data traffic on or off
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
To turn data traffic on or off, tap the on-off switch beside Mobile data
accordingly.
You can also turn data traffic on or off by marking or unmarking the Data enabled checkbox
under Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
To set a data usage warning
1
2
3
4
Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
To set the warning level, drag the lines to the desired values. You receive a
warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you
set.
To set a data usage limit
1
2
3
4
5
Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.
To set the data usage limit, drag the lines to the desired values.
Once your data usage reaches the set limit, data traffic on your phone will be turned off
automatically.
To control the data usage of individual applications
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
Find and tap the desired application.
Make the necessary adjustments to change the data usage limit, restrict
background data, or restrict all data traffic for the application.
To access more specific settings for the application, tap View app settings
and make the desired changes.
.
5
Specific settings for an application may not always be accessible.
The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data
usage settings.
Mobile network settings
Your phone automatically switches between mobile networks depending on what
mobile networks are available in different areas. You can also manually set your
phone to access a particular mobile network type, for example, WCDMA or GSM.
To select a network type
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
Tap Network Mode.
Select a network type.
.
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To select another network manually
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Network operators.
When a pop-up window appears, tap Search mode > Manual.
Select a network.
1
2
3
4
.
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
3
4
From the Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Network operators.
When a pop-up window appears, tap Search mode.
Tap Automatic.
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
charges.
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
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > More… > 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.
To activate data roaming
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
Mark the Data roaming checkbox.
.
You can’t activate data roaming when data connections have been deactivated
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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
1
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
1
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. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your
contact list and call logs.
When you make a call, your phone's main microphone works together with the
second microphone to suppress noise and background sound.
Do not cover the second microphone while you make a call.
To make a call by dialling
1
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
.
.
To make a call using smart dial
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Phone.
.
Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you
want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches
appears.
4
•
Tap the contact you want to call.
To end a call
Tap
.
To make an international call
1
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.
.
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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 reject a second call
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Busy.
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
.
To mute the microphone during a call
Tap
.
To activate the screen during a call
Press
.
To enter numbers during a call
1
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 missed
, received
and dialled
calls.
To view your missed calls
1
2
When you have missed a call,
downwards.
Tap Missed call.
appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar
To show the call log
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap
>
.
Tap Show call log.
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.
1
2
3
.
You can also call a number by tapping
> Call back.
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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.
1
2
3
4
5
.
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.
.
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 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.
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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
.
.
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.
To end a conference call
•
During the call, tap
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.
.
Rejecting a call with a message
You can reject a call with a predefined message. When you reject a call with such a
message, the message is automatically sent to the caller and saved on your phone.
Six messages are predefined in the phone. You can select from these predefined
messages, which can also be edited if necessary.
To reject a call with a predefined message
•
•
Drag Reject with message upward, then select a message.
To reject a second call with a predefined message
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Reject with message
upward, then select a message.
To edit the message used to reject a call
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2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Reject call with message.
Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.
When you're done, tap OK.
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Forwarding calls
You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering
service.
To forward calls
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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
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID.
.
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
.
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialling 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 dialling numbers > Fixed
dialling 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,
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:
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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
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
1
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
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
To synchronise your phone contacts with a synchronisation account
1
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 sync with that account, tap the account, press , and tap Sync
now.
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Transferring contacts from a SIM card
To import contacts from a SIM card
1
2
3
From your Home screen, 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.
To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all
contacts, tap Import all.
, then tap
.
4
Transferring contacts from a memory card
To import contacts from a memory card
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap
Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card.
.
If you have set up a synchronisation account, you can add the imported
memory card contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use the
imported contacts in the phone. Select your desired option.
If you have more than one vCard file on the SD card, a list appears showing
different batches of phone contacts, with the corresponding dates for when
they were created. Select the batch you want to import.
4
Receiving contacts from other devices
To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology
1
2
3
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.
To receive contacts sent using a messaging service
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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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Shortcut tabs
Tap a contact to view its details
Alphabetical index for browsing contacts
Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu
Search for contacts
Create a contact
Open more options
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
1
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. You can tap the account to further expand the list of
options. 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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5
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
1
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
1
2
3
4
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.
.
When you have added the picture, tap Done.
You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application.
To view your communication with a contact
1
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
1
2
3
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.
.
4
To edit contact information about yourself
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then tap
.
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.
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.
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To separate linked contacts
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2
3
4
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 contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from
the Contacts application.
To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap , then tap
Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites.
Tap
.
.
To view your favourite contacts
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then tap
.
Tap
.
Groups
You can assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to them from within the
Contacts application.
To assign a contact to a group
1
In the Contacts application, touch and hold the contact that you want to assign
to a group.
2
3
Tap Edit contact, then tap the bar directly under Assign to group.
Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact,
then tap Done.
4
Tap Done.
Communicating with your contacts
To search for a contact
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then tap
Tap and enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search field.
.
All contacts beginning with those letters appear.
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
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
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then tap
Tap Myself.
Press , then tap Send contact > OK.
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Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
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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.
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
.
To send several contacts at once
1
2
3
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.
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
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5
Backing up contacts
You can use a memory card, a SIM card or an online synchronisation tool such as
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® to back up contacts.
To export all contacts to a memory card
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap
Press , then tap Back up contacts > SD card.
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.
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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. The number of characters you can send in a single text
message varies depending on the operator and the language you use. If you exceed
the character limit, then all your single messages are linked together and sent as one
message. You are charged for each single text message you send. 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
and messaging settings on page 33.
To create and send a message
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
Tap
Tap , then select the desired recipients from the Contacts list. If the recipient
.
.
is not listed as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap
When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.
Tap Write message and enter your message text.
.
4
5
6
7
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
1
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
1
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
1
2
3
4
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.
Tap , then select a recipient from the Contacts list. If the recipient is not
listed as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap
When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.
Edit the message, if necessary, and tap Send.
.
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6
In step 4, you can also tap To and enter the recipient's phone number manually.
To delete a message
1
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 >
Delete.
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To delete conversations
1
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 sender's number
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
Tap > Save.
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact and select Phone
contact or SIM contact.
Edit the contact information and tap Done.
.
4
To call a message sender
1
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.
.
4
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.
.
4
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.
.
In the message you want to star, tap
.
To unstar a message, tap
.
To view starred messages
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
Press , then tap Starred messages.
All starred messages appear in a list.
.
.
To search for messages
1
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 Go.
Text and multimedia message options
To change your message notification settings
1
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.
For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.
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To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
Press , then tap Settings.
Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports.
.
When a message has been delivered to a recipient,
appears in the message.
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 73 for more information.
To set up an email account in your phone
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap
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.
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 Next.
.
.
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You can set up more than one email account. See To add an extra email account in your
phone on page 54.
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
at the top of the screen and
select the account you want to send the message from, then tap
.
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 semicolon ( ; ) and
start typing another name. To delete a recipient, tap
.
4
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.
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.
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6
7
8
9
To set a priority level, press , then tap Set priority and select an option.
To add Cc/Bcc fields, press , then tap Show Cc/Bcc.
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To send the email, tap
.
To receive email messages
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Email.
If you are using several email accounts, tap
.
at the top of the screen and
select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email
accounts at once, tap Combined view.
To download new messages, press , then tap Refresh.
4
If you have set up a corporate email account, you can set the check frequency to Automatic
(Push).
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To read your email messages
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Email.
If you are using several email accounts, tap
.
at the top of the screen and
select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email
accounts at once, tap Combined view.
In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want to read.
4
To use the email preview pane
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
If you are using several email accounts, tap
and select the account you
want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap
Combined view.
3
4
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 out or in.
To view the email in fullscreen format, tap the split bar (located between the
email list and email body) accordingly. In fullscreen format, use the leftward
and rightward arrows to read your previous or next message.
To return to the inbox view, tap the split bar accordingly.
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6
Before using the preview pane, activate it in the preview pane settings.
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.
Press , then tap Settings.
Tap General > Preview pane, then select an option.
To view an email message attachment
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Email.
Find and tap the email message containing the attachment you want to view.
Emails with attachments are identified by
.
.
4
Tap , then tap View.
To save a sender's email address to your contacts
1
2
3
4
5
6
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Email.
Find and tap a message in your email inbox.
Tap the name of the sender.
Tap OK.
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact and select Phone
contact or SIM contact.
Edit the contact information, then tap Done.
.
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To reply to an email message
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Email.
In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to reply to, then tap
.
.
Tap Reply or Reply all.
Enter your reply, then tap
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To forward an email message
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Email.
In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to forward, then tap
.
.
4
5
Tap Forward.
Tap To and enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap
to select a
recipient from your contacts.
Enter your message text, then tap
6
.
To delete an email message
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Email.
In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to delete, then tap
Tap Yes.
.
.
To sort your emails
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Email.
If you are using several email accounts, tap
.
at the top of the screen and
select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email
accounts at once, tap Combined view.
Press , then tap Sort.
4
5
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
at the top of the screen and select the account name. Press , then
tap Search.
3
4
Enter your search text, then tap Go on your keyboard.
The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email you want to
open.
To change search options, tap
and select a different option.
To manage your email in batches
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
If you are using several email accounts, tap
at the top of the screen and
select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email
accounts at once, tap Combined view.
Press , then tap Mark as read/unread or Delete.
Mark the checkboxes for the emails that you want to select.
When you are finished, tap one of the buttons at the bottom of the screen to,
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4
5
for example, mark the selected emails as read or unread, or delete the selected
emails. For more options, press
.
To view all folders for one email account
1
2
From your Home screen, tap . Then find and tap Email.
Tap
tap
at the top of the screen and select the account you want to check, then
again and select Show all folders to view all the folders in this account.
To change the inbox check frequency
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Email.
Press , then tap Settings.
Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency.
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
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
Press , then tap Settings.
Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an
Out of Office auto-reply.
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5
6
Tap Out of office.
Tap
beside Out of office so that
changes to
.
If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the
auto reply.
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8
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
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Email.
.
Tap
at the top of the screen, 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.
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6
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 Next.
To set an email account as your default account
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Email.
Press , then tap Settings.
Select the account you want to use as the default account for composing and
sending emails.
.
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Mark the Default account checkbox. The inbox of the default account appears
every time you open the email application.
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
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Email.
Press , then tap Settings.
Select the account you want to remove.
Tap Delete account > OK.
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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 Google Play™.
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™.
1
2
3
.
You can also sign in or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start
To open the Gmail™ application
1
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 in
Google Play™.
If you do not want to log in to any social networking accounts or search
Google Play™, tap Done.
.
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5
Timescape™ main view
1
2
3
Shows your most recent update to a social networking service
Timescape™ tiles displayed in chronological order
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.
.
To preview a tile in Timescape™
1
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.
5
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 Google Play™ and download new services
for Timescape™. Such services include applications and plug-ins that add extra
features to Timescape. For example, you can download applications that update
Timescape with your activities on various social networking sites.
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To download and install new services for Timescape™
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Timescape™.
Press , then tap Settings > Set up services > Extension search.
If you don't have a Google account set up on your phone, follow the on-screen
instructions to add one. Otherwise, you are directed straight to Google Play™.
In Google Play™, select a service to download from the list that appears, then
follow the instructions to download and install it.
.
5
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.
.
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.
.
Timescape™ settings
To access Timescape™ settings
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Timescape™.
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 recent Timescape™ events in one
view. Within the widget area, you can drag down to get the most recent updates or
flick up or down 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
1
2
3
Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view
Shortcut to update status
Most recent online event
To add the Timescape™ Feed widget to your Home screen
1
Make sure that there is enough free space for the new widget on your Home
screen.
2
3
Tap an empty area of your Home screen, then tap
Find and 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
1
2
3
4
Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view
Select different friends to follow. This icon only appears when all the slots are full.
Tap to refresh the view
Activity indicator – indicates updates to feeds
To add the Timescape™ Friends widget to your Home screen
1
Make sure that there is enough free space for the new widget on your Home
screen.
2
3
Tap an empty area of your Home screen, then tap
Find and tap Timescape™ Friends.
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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
1
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
Make sure that there is enough free space for the new widget on your Home
screen.
2
3
Tap an empty area of your Home screen, then tap
Find and 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 Google Play™
Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse
these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an
application or game and send feedback on it.
To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a
Google™ account in your phone on page 55.
Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions
To open Google Play™
1
2
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Play Store.
.
Downloading from Google Play™
You can download all kinds of applications from Google Play™, including free
applications.
Before you download applications
Before you start downloading from Google Play™, 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
In Google Play™, 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.
To download a paid application
1
2
In Google Play™, 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.
To open a downloaded application
1
2
In Google Play™, press , then tap My Apps.
Tap the downloaded application.
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
game. You might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messages
in some applications.
To clear all cache for an application
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings.
Tap Apps.
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.
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To delete an installed application
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings.
Tap Apps.
Select the application that you want to delete.
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 your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings.
Tap Apps.
Tap the desired application.
Scroll down to view the relevant details under Permissions.
.
Installing applications not from Google Play™
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 Google Play™
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Security.
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 a memory card inserted in your phone 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.
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
.
.
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
memory card.
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. Go to
www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more information.
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
Synchronising data on your phone on page 72.
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 My calendars.
Select the calendars you want to view.
To create a calendar event
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.
Tap
.
3
4
5
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.
.
6
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 & clock.
.
.
To set a new alarm
1
2
3
4
5
6
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Alarm & clock.
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 & clock.
Tap the alarm you want to edit.
Scroll up or down to adjust the time.
If desired, edit other alarm settings.
Tap Done.
.
The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time
settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.
To deactivate an alarm
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Alarm & clock.
.
Tap
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 & clock.
.
Tap
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 & clock.
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 & clock.
Tap the alarm you want to edit.
Tap Advanced alarm settings and unmark the Style settings checkbox.
Tap Alarm sound and select an option.
Tap Done.
.
To set a recurring alarm
1
2
3
4
5
6
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Alarm & clock.
Tap the alarm you want to edit.
Tap Repeat.
Mark the checkboxes for the desired days, then tap OK.
Tap Done.
.
To set the title for an alarm
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Alarm & clock.
Tap the alarm you want to edit.
.
Tap Advanced alarm settings, then tap the Alarm text field and enter a name
for the alarm.
Tap Done.
5
To activate the vibrate function for an alarm
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Alarm & clock.
Tap the alarm you want to edit.
.
Tap Advanced alarm settings, then mark the Vibrate checkbox.
Tap Done.
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To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Alarm & clock, then tap to select an alarm.
Tap Advanced alarm settings, then mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox.
Tap Done.
1
2
3
4
.
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, Google™ Chrome™
bookmarks 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.
Synchronising with Google™
Synchronise your phone with different Google™ services to keep your information up
to date, regardless of which device you're using your Google™ account from. For
example, you can synchronise your contacts, Gmail™, calendar and web browser
data.
To set up a Google™ account in your phone for automatic synchronisation
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
Make sure that synchronisation is turned on so that applications can
synchronise data automatically.
Tap Add account > Google.
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
Tap Next.
Tap your newly created Google™ account, then tap the items you want to
synchronise.
.
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5
6
7
To synchronise manually with your Google™ account
1
2
3
4
From the Home screen, tap
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
Tap the Google™ account you want to synchronise.
Press , then tap Sync now.
.
To synchronise an application with a Google™ account
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronise with. A list appears of
applications that can be synchronised with the Google account.
Tap the application that you want to synchronise with the selected Google
account.
.
4
To synchronise the web browser data with Google™ Chrome™
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronise with, then tap Sync
Browser.
.
To remove a Google™ account from your phone
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
Tap the Google™ account you want to remove from the accounts list.
Press , then tap Remove account.
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
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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. 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
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
Make sure that synchronisation is turned on so that your data synchronises
automatically according to the sync interval you set.
Tap Add account > Corporate.
.
4
5
6
Enter your corporate email address and password.
Tap Next. Your phone begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure
occurs, contact your corporate network administrator for more information
such as the domain name and Exchange server address.
Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your phone.
Select what data you want to sync with the phone, such as contacts and
calendar entries.
7
8
9
If desired, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to
control certain security features in your phone. For example, allow your
corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption.
10 When the setup is done, you can enter a name for the corporate account so
that it can be easily identified.
To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contacts
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
.
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync and select your corporate account.
Tap Account settings, then tap the corporate account that you want to edit.
Change the desired settings.
To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate account
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
.
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync and select your corporate account.
Tap Account settings, then tap the corporate account for which you want to
set a synchronisation level.
4
Tap Inbox check frequency and select an interval option.
To remove a corporate account from your phone
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your corporate account.
Press , then tap Remove account.
.
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
Synchronising with Facebook™
There are two ways to use Facebook™ on your phone. You can use the standard
Facebook application to access your online Facebook account, or you can
synchronise your Facebook account with your phone and get direct access to
Facebook content from a range of other applications. For example, you can make
Facebook posts from Timescape™ and access your Facebook contacts, photos and
calendar entries from related applications in the phone, such as the Calendar
application. To synchronise your phone with Facebook, you must first set up a
Facebook integration account -- a solution developed by Sony to enable easy
integration.
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To set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone
From your Home screen, tap
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
Make sure that synchronisation is turned on so that applications can
synchronise data automatically.
1
2
3
.
4
5
Tap Add account > Sony™ Facebook integration.
Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Facebook™ integration account,
or sign in if you already have an account.
You can also set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone by marking the
Facebook integration checkbox under Settings > Xperia™ > Sony™ Facebook integration.
To synchronise manually with your Facebook™ integration account
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
Tap the Sony™ Facebook integration account.
Press , then tap Sync now.
.
To remove a Facebook™ integration account from your phone
When you remove a Facebook™ integration account from your phone, the associated online
Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer.
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
Tap the Sony™ Facebook integration account.
Press , then tap Remove account.
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
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NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a short-range wireless technology that lets you
exchange data with other devices, including a web page address, a music file, a
contact, or a link to an application on Google Play™. Using NFC, you can also scan
special tags that give you more information about a product or service.
To scan or share a tag, you have to hold the NFC detection area of your phone right
over the tag or next to the NFC detection area of the other device. The maximum
reading distance is about one centimetre, which helps prevent unauthorised
communications.
NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions.
To turn on the NFC function
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > More….
Mark the NFC checkbox.
.
To turn on the Android Beam function
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > More… > Android Beam.
Tap so that changes to
.
.
NFC detection area
The location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all phones. When sharing data with
another phone using NFC, refer to the User guide of the other phone for more information.
To share a contact with another phone using NFC
1
Make sure that both your phone and the receiving phone have the NFC
function and the Android Beam function turned on, and that both phone
screens are active.
2
3
4
To view contacts in your phone, go to your Home screen, tap
Tap the contact that you want to share.
Hold your phone and the receiving phone back to back so that the NFC
detection area of each phone touches the other. When the phones connect,
they vibrate and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the contact appears.
Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
, then tap
.
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6
When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the screen
of the receiving phone and is also saved on the receiving phone.
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To share a music file with another phone using NFC
1
2
Make sure that both your phone and the receiving phone have the NFC
function and the Android Beam™ function turned on, and that both phone
screens are active.
To open the music player, go to your Home screen, then tap Media >
. If
is not displayed, tap , then find and tap
.
3
4
5
Tap the MY MUSIC tab to open the music library.
Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
Tap the track to play it. You can then tap
to pause the track. The transfer
works whether the track is playing or paused.
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Hold your phone and the receiving phone back to back so that the NFC
detection area of each phone touches the other. When the phones connect,
they vibrate and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the track appears.
Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
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When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving
phone. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving phone.
You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.
To share a photo or video with another phone using NFC
1
2
Make sure that both your phone and the receiving phone have the NFC
function and the Android Beam function turned on, and that both phone
screens are active.
To view photos and videos in your phone, go to your Home screen, tap
then find and tap Album.
,
3
4
Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
Hold your phone and the receiving phone back to back so that the NFC
detection area of each phone touches the other. When the phones connect,
they vibrate and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the photo or video
appears.
Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the
receiving phone. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving phone.
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6
To share a web address with another phone using NFC
1
Make sure that both your phone and the receiving phone have the NFC
function and the Android Beam function turned on, and that both phone
screens are active.
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
To open the web browser, find and tap
Load the web page that you want to share.
Hold your phone and the receiving phone back to back so that the NFC
detection area of each phone touches the other. When the phones connect,
they vibrate and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the web page appears.
Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the
receiving phone.
.
.
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Scanning NFC tags
Your phone can scan various kinds of NFC tags. For example, it can scan embedded
tags on a poster, on a billboard advertisement, or beside a product in a retail store.
You can receive additional information, such as a web address, or a phone number.
To scan an NFC tag
1
2
Make sure that your phone has the NFC function turned on and that the screen
is active.
Place your phone over the tag so that the phone's NFC detection area touches
it. Your phone scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the
content of the tag to open it.
3
To open the tag, tap it.
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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. You can
also share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with other DLNA Certified™
devices, for example, TVs, computers and tablets.
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®
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings.
.
Tap
beside Wi-Fi so that
changes to . The phone scans for available
Wi-Fi® networks.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network
1
2
3
4
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings.
Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is on. Tap Wi-Fi.
Available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. 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
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Detected Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
Tap another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it.
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To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
Tap Scan. The phone scans for Wi-Fi® networks and displays available
networks in a list.
Tap a Wi-Fi® network in the list to connect to it.
.
4
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
Tap Add network.
Enter the Network SSID for the network.
Tap the Security field to select a security type.
If required, enter a password.
Tap Save.
.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID name and password.
Advanced Wi-Fi® settings
Before you add a Wi-Fi® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting in
your phone.
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.
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications
1
2
3
4
5
6
Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
Press
.
Tap Advanced.
Mark the Network notification checkbox.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
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
1
2
3
4
5
6
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
.
Press
.
Tap Advanced.
Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
Select an option.
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Wi-Fi Direct™
Use Wi-Fi Direct™ to connect to other devices directly, without joining a traditional
home, office or hotspot network. For example, you can enable your phone to be
connected directly to a computer so that you can access content from your phone on
the computer. The devices that you share content with must have Wi-Fi Direct™
certification.
To turn on Wi-Fi Direct™
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > More….
Mark the Wi-Fi Direct checkbox.
.
Wi-Fi® and Wi-Fi Direct™ cannot be turned on at the same time. Wi-Fi Direct™ gets turned off
automatically when you turn on Wi-Fi®, and vice versa.
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
1
2
Deactivate all USB cable connections to your phone.
Using the USB cable that came with your phone, connect your phone to a
computer.
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
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 SD card over a USB cable at the same
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.
To share your phone’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1
2
3
4
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
Tap Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a
security type.
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
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
.
Tap Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
Enter the Network SSID for the network.
To select a security type, tap the Security field.
If required, enter a password.
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.
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
1
2
3
4
5
6
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
Tap Add VPN network.
Select the type of VPN to add.
Enter your VPN settings.
Tap Save.
To connect to a virtual private network
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
Enter the required information.
Tap Connect.
To disconnect from a virtual private network
1
2
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 save pages for offline viewing. You can open up to 16 windows at the same time
and switch among them easily. You can also request the desktop version of a web
page if you don't want to view the mobile version.
To open the web browser
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap
.
.
Browsing the web
Search and address bar
Use the search and address bar to browse the web.
1
2
3
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
Sometimes the search and address bar is not displayed after a web page finishes
downloading. It appears again if you flick downwards on the screen.
To go to a web page
1
2
3
Tap the search and address text field to activate the keypad.
Enter a web address.
Tap Go.
To search a web page
1
2
3
Tap the search and address text field to activate the keypad.
Enter a search word.
Tap Go.
To exit the web browser
•
While browsing, press
.
When you open the browser again, even after restarting the phone, the browser appears
exactly as it did before you exited. For example, the same number of windows will be open.
Navigating web pages
To select a link
•
•
To select a link in a web page, tap the link. The selected link gets highlighted,
and the web page starts to load after you release your finger.
If you select a link by mistake before releasing your finger, you can drag your finger away from
the link to deselect it.
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:
•
•
Double-tap to zoom in on the web page, or double-tap again to zoom out.
Touch an area of the page with two fingers at once and spread them apart to
zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out.
To reload the current web page
1
2
Flick downwards on the screen to make
Press , then tap Refresh.
appear.
To save a web page for offline viewing
1
2
3
Flick downwards on the screen to make
appear.
Press
.
Tap Save for offline reading. You are directed to the Saved pages tab, where
you can view all saved web pages.
To view a previously saved web page
1
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search
and address bar appear.
2
3
Tap
next to the search and address bar.
Tap , then tap the Saved pages tab.
4
Find and select a web page that you want to view.
To load the live version of an offline web page
1
2
When an offline web page is open, flick downwards on the screen to make
appear.
Press , then tap Go live.
To request the desktop version of a web page
1
2
While browsing the web page, flick downwards on the screen to make
appear.
Press , then tap Request desktop site.
Once you choose to view the desktop version of a web page in a window, any other web
pages that you view later in the same window will also show their desktop versions. Tap
Request desktop site again to change the setting back.
To share a link to the current web page
1
2
3
Flick downwards on the screen to make
Press , then tap Share page.
Select an available transfer method, then follow the on-screen instructions.
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To close a browser window
1
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search
and address bar appear.
2
3
Tap
Tap
next to the search and address bar. A list of all open windows appears.
in the window you want to close, or flick the window left or right off the
screen to close it.
Managing bookmarks
Bookmarks let you access your favourite and frequently visited web pages quickly.
You can add bookmarks directly from your phone browser. You can also synchronise
your phone browser with Google Chrome™ bookmarks that you have synchronised
to your Google account using a computer. See To synchronise the web browser data
with Google™ Chrome™ on page 72.
Depending on your network operator, some bookmarks may be pre-installed on your
phone.
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To bookmark a web page
1
While you are viewing the web page, flick downwards on the screen to make
appear.
2
3
4
Press , then tap Save to bookmarks.
If desired, edit the bookmark.
When you're done, tap OK.
To open a bookmark
1
2
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search
and address bar appear.
Tap
next to the search and address bar, then tap . The names of any
accounts that you have synchronised with Google Chrome™ are displayed.
Bookmarks that you have saved directly on the phone are listed under the
Local account.
To show an account's bookmarks, tap the account. All bookmarks in the
account are displayed.
To open a bookmark, tap it.
3
4
To edit a bookmark
1
2
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search
and address bar appear.
Tap
next to the search and address bar, then tap
.
3
4
5
6
Touch and hold a bookmark.
In the menu that appears, tap Edit bookmark.
Edit the bookmark as desired.
When you're done, tap OK.
To add a bookmarked web page to your Home screen
1
2
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search
and address bar appear.
Tap
next to the search and address bar, then tap
.
3
4
Tap and hold a bookmark that you want to add to your Home screen.
In the menu that appears, tap Add shortcut to home.
To delete a bookmark
1
2
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search
and address bar appear.
Tap
next to the search and address bar, then tap
.
3
4
Touch and hold a bookmark.
In the menu that appears, tap Delete bookmark to delete the selected
bookmark.
To bookmark a previously visited web page
1
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search
and address bar appear.
2
3
Tap
next to the search and address bar, then tap
.
Tap the History tab, then tap one of the down arrows to view a list of
previously visited web pages.
4
5
Tap
beside the web page that you want to add as a bookmark.
If desired, edit more detailed information such as the name and location of the
bookmark.
When you're done, tap OK.
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Managing text and images
To find text within a web page
1
When you are viewing a web page, flick downwards on the screen to make
appear.
2
3
Press , then tap Find on page.
Enter your search text. Characters that match your search get highlighted on
the web page.
4
5
Tap the up or down arrows to go to the previous or next highlighted item.
Tap
to close the search bar.
To copy text from a web page
1
Touch and hold part of the text you want to copy until it becomes highlighted.
Tabs appear at each end of the selection. Drag the tabs accordingly to select
all the text that you want to copy.
2
3
Tap
.
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.
If the text that you want to copy is part of a link to another web page, a menu appears in which
you need to tap Select text before you can continue.
To save an image from a web page
1
2
On the active web page, touch and hold the desired image until a menu
appears.
Tap Save image.
Multiple windows
Your browser can run up to 16 different windows at the same time. You can, for
example, log in to your webmail in one window and read the daily news in another.
You can easily switch from one window to another. If you want to browse the web
with more privacy, you can use the incognito tab to open a window that saves no
personal information or cookies while you’re connected through it.
To open a new browser window
1
2
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search
and address bar appear.
Tap
next to the search and address bar, then tap
.
To open an incognito window
1
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search
and address bar appear.
2
3
Tap
next to the search and address bar.
Press , then tap New incognito tab.
To open a link in a new browser window
1
2
Touch and hold a link until a menu appears.
Tap Open in new tab.
To switch between browser windows
1
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search
and address bar appear.
2
3
4
Tap
next to the search and address bar.
Scroll up and down to browse a list of all open windows.
Tap the window that 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
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap
.
.
To cancel an ongoing download
1
When your phone starts downloading a file, drag down the status bar and tap
the file you are downloading.
2
3
Mark the checkbox beside the downloading file that you want to cancel.
Tap
.
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 access your browser settings
1
2
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make
Press , then tap Settings.
appear.
appear.
To change the text size on web pages
1
2
3
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make
Press , then tap Settings > Accessibility.
Adjust the text size settings as desired.
To clear the cache memory from your phone
1
2
3
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make
Press , then tap Settings > Privacy & security.
Tap Clear cache, then tap OK to confirm.
appear.
appear.
appear.
To clear your browser cookies
1
2
3
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make
Press , then tap Settings > Privacy & security.
Tap Clear all cookie data, then tap OK to confirm.
To clear your browser history
1
2
3
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make
Press , then tap Settings > Privacy & security.
Tap Clear history, then tap OK to confirm.
Auto-fitting web pages
Your browser has an auto-fit option which makes it easier to read large web pages
with lots of text and images, such as news pages. When this option is enabled, your
browser automatically refits images and columns of text on the screen when you
double-tap the screen directly after zooming with your fingers. If auto-fit is disabled,
you may need to scroll sideways to read a full sentence.
To auto-fit web pages
1
2
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make
Press , then tap Settings > Advanced > Auto-fit pages.
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Auto-filling text
Auto-filling allows you to automatically enter data such as names and addresses on
various web forms, so you don’t have to enter the same information repeatedly on
different web pages.
To create text for auto-filling
1
2
3
4
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make
Press , then tap Settings > General.
Mark the Form auto-fill checkbox, if it is not already marked.
Tap Auto-fill text, then enter text that you want to use for auto-filling on web
forms, for example, your name and address.
When you're done, tap Save.
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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
1
2
3
When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make
Press , then tap Settings > Advanced > Enable plug-ins.
Tap On demand.
appear.
You may need to restart your browser for the setting to take effect.
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Listening to music with the Walkman™
player
Get the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to and organise music, audio
books and podcasts that you have transferred to your memory card from a computer,
or purchased and downloaded from online stores.
To make content easily available to the Walkman™ 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 124.
Protecting your hearing
Listening to the Walkman™ player or other media players at excessive volume or 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 Walkman™ 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 moderate level.
Copying media files to your memory card
You can copy all your favourite media content from a computer to your phone and
then play or view this content on your phone. Media content can include music,
photos and videos. The easiest way to transfer files is with a USB cable. After you
connect the phone and computer using the USB cable, you can use the file manager
application on the computer or the Media Go™ application to transfer the files.
about connecting your phone to a computer and transfering files.
Using the Walkman™ player
To play audio content
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
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.
.
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Walkman™ player overview
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Browse the music on your memory card
Search all tracks saved on your phone's internal storage
Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins on Google Play™
Album art (if available)
Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward
Total time length of the track
Elapsed time of current track
Progress indicator – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind
Play/Pause button
10 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind
To change tracks
•
•
When a track is playing, tap
When a track is playing, swipe the album art left or right.
or
.
To pause a track
•
•
In the Walkman™ player, tap
.
To fast forward and rewind music
In the Walkman™ player, touch and hold
or
.
You can also drag the progress indicator marker right or left.
To adjust the audio volume
•
When the Walkman™ player is playing a track, press the volume key.
To improve the sound quality using the equalizer
1
2
3
When the Walkman™ player is open, press
Tap Sound enhancements.
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
style.
.
and select a
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To turn on the Surround sound
1
2
3
4
When the Walkman™ player is open, press
.
Tap Sound enhancements >
Select a setting.
> More > Headphone surround.
Tap OK.
To view the current play queue
•
•
While a track is playing in the Walkman™ player, tap the album art and then
tap
.
To minimise the Walkman™ player
When the Walkman™ player is playing, press
to go to the previous screen,
or press
to go to the Home screen. The Walkman™ player stays playing in
the background.
To return to the Walkman™ player when it is playing in the background
1
2
While a track is playing in the background, drag the status bar downwards to
open the Notification panel.
Tap the track title to open the Walkman™ player.
Alternatively, you can press and hold
and then tap
to return to the Walkman™ player.
To delete a track
1
2
Open the Walkman™ player library and browse to the track that you want to
delete.
Touch and hold the track title, then tap Delete.
You can delete albums and artists in the same way.
To share a track
1
When browsing your tracks in the Walkman™ player library, touch and hold a
track title.
2
3
Tap Send.
Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions.
You can also share albums and playlists in the same way.
You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Please verify that you have
necessary rights in material that you intend to share.
To recommend a track on Facebook™
1
2
While the track is playing in the Walkman™ player, tap the album art.
Tap
to show that you "Like" the track 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™.
3
Visualizer
The Visualizer adds visual effects to your music tracks as you play them. The effects
for each track are based on the characteristics of the music. They change, for
example, in response to changes in the music’s loudness, rhythm and frequency
level. You can also change the background theme.
To turn on the Visualizer
1
2
In the Walkman™ player, press
Tap Visualiser.
.
Tap
to switch to full screen view.
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To change the background theme
1
2
3
In the Walkman™ player, press
Tap Visualiser.
.
Press
> Theme and select a theme.
Discovering related audio content
In the Walkman™ player, you can discover audio content that is related to the artist
you are listening to by tapping the infinite button
.
You can also search for audio content related to a particular artist while you are
browsing the Walkman™ player. The Walkman™ player searches for and lists the
following types of results:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Music videos on YouTube™
Artist info on Wikipedia™
Lyrics on Google
Karaoke videos on YouTube™
Extension searches on the web
Content from the PlayNow™ service
To search for related content using the infinite button
•
When a track is playing in the Walkman™ player, tap
.
Overview of My music
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Go back to the current track in the music track
Picture of the currently playing artist (if available)
Browse your music by artist
Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels
Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited™
Browse your favorite playlists
Collect links to music and music-related content that you and your friends have shared using online
services
8
9
Browse all playlists
Browse audio by track
10 Browse by album
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Using My music to organise your tracks
Tap the My Music tab in the Walkman™ player to get an overview of all the tracks
you've saved to your phone's memory card. In My Music you can manage your
albums and playlists, create shortcuts, and arrange music by mood and tempo.
To add a music track as a shortcut
1
2
In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC.
Tap
,
,
or , then browse to the track that you want to save as a
shortcut.
3
4
Touch and hold the track title.
Tap Add as shortcut. The shortcut now appears in the My music main view.
To rearrange shortcuts
1
2
In the Walkman™ 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
1
2
In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC.
Touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag
the item to
.
You can't delete the following tabs: Tracks, Albums, Artists, Playlists, Music Unlimited,
Friends’ music and SensMe™ channels.
To update your music with the latest information
1
2
In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC, then press
Tap Download music info > Start. Your phone searches online and downloads
the latest available album art and track information for your music.
.
The SensMe™ channels application gets activated when you download music information.
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 several categories, or channels, so you
can select music that matches your mood or suits the time of day.
To enable the SensMe™ channels application
1
2
In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC.
Press , then tap Download music info.
This application requires a mobile or Wi-Fi® network connection.
Using the Friends' music application to share music
The Friends’ music application collects links to music and music-related content that
you and your friends have shared using online services such as Facebook™,
YouTube™, Spotify™, last.fm™, izlesene™ and Pandora™. You may need to sign in
to the relevant online service before you can use it.
Some online services may not be available in all countries or regions.
To manage music from your friends
1
2
3
In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC > Friends’ music > Recent.
Tap an item to open it, then work on it as desired.
Tap
to show that you "Like" the track on Facebook™. If desired, add a
comment in the comments field.
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To view your shared music
1
2
In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC > Friends’ music > My shares.
Scroll to an item you want to open, then tap it. All comments about the item, if
any, are displayed.
Playing music in random order
You can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, a
playlist you have created yourself or an album.
To play tracks in random order
1
2
3
4
In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC.
Tap
Open the album or playlist by tapping its name.
Tap to turn on Shuffle mode.
and navigate to an album, or tap
and browse to a playlist.
To turn off shuffle mode
1
2
When tracks are playing in random order, press
Tap Shuffle mode > Shuffle off.
.
Playlists
The Walkman™ player automatically creates Smart playlists on the playlist tab
in
the Walkman™ player library. You can also create your own playlists from the music
that is saved on your phone's memory card.
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 memory card. For more
To create your own playlists
1
2
In the Walkman™ 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.
3
4
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
1
When browsing the Walkman™ player library, touch and hold the name of the
artist or the title of the album or track you want to add.
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.
2
3
To play your own playlists
1
2
3
4
In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC.
Tap
.
Under Playlists, tap a playlist.
Tap a track to play it.
To remove a track from a playlist
1
2
In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the track you want to delete.
Tap Delete from playlist.
To delete a playlist
1
2
3
4
In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC, then select Playlists.
Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete.
Tap Delete.
Tap Delete again to confirm.
You cannot delete default playlists.
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Walkman™ player widget
The Walkman™ player widget is a miniature application that gives you direct access
to the Walkman™ player from your Home screen. You need to add this widget to
your Home screen before you can use it.
To add the Walkman™ player widget to your Home screen
1
2
Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap
Find and tap WALKMAN to add.
.
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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
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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
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap TrackID™.
.
You can also use the TrackID™ widget to open the TrackID™ application.
To search for track information using TrackID™
1
2
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
.
To view TrackID™ charts
1
When the TrackID™ application is open, tap Charts. The first time you view a
chart, it is set to your own region.
2
3
To see charts of the most popular searches in other regions, tap
Select a country or region.
> Regions.
Using TrackID™ technology results
Track information appears when the TrackID™ application recognises a track. You
can select to purchase the track or share it using email or SMS. You can also get
more information about the track's artist.
To buy a track using TrackID™ technology
1
2
3
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 share a track using email or SMS
1
2
3
When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.
Tap Share, then select a sharing method.
Follow the instructions in your phone to complete the procedure.
To view the artist information for a track
1
2
When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.
Tap Artist info.
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To recommend a track on Facebook™
1
2
3
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.
To delete a track from the track history
1
2
3
When the TrackID™ application is open, tap History.
Tap a track title, then tap Delete.
Tap Yes.
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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
1
2
3
Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your phone.
From your Home screen, tap
.
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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Tuned frequency
A saved favourite channel
Tuning dial
Move down the frequency band to search for a channel
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
Radio on/off button
To move between radio channels
•
•
Flick your finger left or right along the frequency band.
Drag the tuning dial right or left.
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Using your favourite radio channels
You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By using
favourites you can quickly return to a radio channel.
To save a channel as a favourite
1
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a
favourite.
2
3
Tap , then select
Enter a name for the channel, then press Save.
.
To remove a channel as a favourite
1
2
3
When the radio is open, tap
Tap next to the channel that you want to remove.
Tap Delete.
.
To move between favourite channels
•
When the radio is open, tap
or
.
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
1
2
When the radio is open, press
Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all
available channels are displayed.
.
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
1
2
When the radio is open, press
Tap Play in speaker.
.
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 stereo mode. In some situations,
switching to mono mode can reduce noise and improve sound quality.
To switch between mono and stereo sound mode
1
2
3
When the radio is open, press
Tap Enable stereo sound.
To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press
.
and tap Force
mono sound.
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Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™
Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your phone's FM
radio.
To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™
1
2
While the song is playing on your phone's FM radio, press , then select
TrackID™.
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.
3
Press
to return to 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™
1
When the FM radio is playing a music track that you want to share, find and
tap
.
2
3
4
5
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. 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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos
Switch between still and video camera
Take photos or record video clips
Go back a step or exit the camera
View photos and videos
Camera setting icons
Front camera
Main camera screen
Zoom in or out
To open the camera
•
•
When the screen is active, 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.
To take a photo using the camera key
1
2
3
4
Activate the camera.
If the still camera is not selected, drag
to
.
Press the camera key halfway down to activate auto-focus.
When the focus frame or frames are green, press the camera key fully down.
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To take a photo by touching the screen
1
2
3
Activate the camera.
If the still camera is not selected, drag
to
.
To display all settings, tap
.
4
5
6
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.
Be careful not to touch
,
or other icons when touching the screen to take a photo.
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen button
1
2
3
Activate the camera.
If the still camera is not selected, drag
to
.
To display all settings, tap
.
4
Tap Capturing method and select On-screen button if it is not already
selected.
5
6
Point the camera towards the subject.
Tap the on-screen button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your
finger.
To take a self-portrait using the front camera
1
2
3
4
Activate the camera.
If the still camera is not selected, drag
to
.
Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select Front camera.
To display all settings, tap
.
5
To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you
release your finger.
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
1
When the camera is open, tap
.
2
3
Tap Flash, and select your desired flash setting.
Take the photo.
To view your photos and videos
1
2
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.
Tap
.
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
Activate the camera.
If the still camera is not selected, drag
to
.
Tap the icon on the top left, then select Normal.
To display all settings, tap
.
5
Tap Focus mode > Face detection.
To take a photo using face detection
1
When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at
your subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is
framed.
2
3
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
Activate the camera.
If the still camera is not selected, drag
to
.
To display all settings, tap
.
4
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.
If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually.
4
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
appears, geotagging is turned on
geographical position has not been found. When
and the 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
Activate the camera.
If the still camera is not selected, drag
to
.
Tap , then tap Geotagging > On.
4
5
6
Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.
Check the options you want to select under Location services.
After you confirm your settings, press
to return to the camera screen.
7
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
Activate the camera.
If the still camera is not selected, drag
to
.
Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen.
To display all settings, tap
.
5
Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired.
To customise the still camera settings panel
1
2
When the camera is open, tap
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
Scene recognition
Normal
Front camera
Select the front camera if you want to take self-portrait photos.
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 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. Touch and
hold the camera screen until the white focus frame turns green, indicating that the focus is set. The
photo is taken when you release your finger.
Multi auto focus
The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen
until the white focus frame turns green, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when
you release your 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 until the white focus frame
turns green, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger. Face
detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.
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 until the white focus frame turns green, indicating that the focus
is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
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.
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Image stabiliser
When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabiliser helps
you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Centre
Adjust the exposure to the centre of the image.
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.
Night scene
Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the
camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Night portrait
Use for portrait photos at night or in poorly lit environments. 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.
Sports
Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.
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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.
13 MP 4:3
13 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-
widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
10 MP 16:9
10 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
.
To start recording a video, press the camera key.
To stop recording, press the camera key again.
Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.
To record a video by tapping the screen
1
2
3
Activate the camera.
If the video camera is not selected, drag
to
.
To display all settings, tap
.
4
5
6
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.
Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.
To record a video by tapping the on-screen button
1
2
3
Activate the camera.
If the video camera is not selected, drag
to
.
To display all settings, tap
.
4
Tap Capturing method, then select On-screen button if it is not already
selected.
5
6
7
Point the camera towards the subject.
Tap
Tap
to start recording.
to stop recording.
Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.
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To play recorded videos
1
2
3
4
Activate the camera.
If the video camera is not selected, drag
to
.
Tap the thumbnails on the bottom of the screen.
Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files. Videos are identified by
.
5
6
Tap
to play a video.
To stop playing the video, tap
or
.
You can also flick the thumbnails from right to left to find the file that you want to play.
To delete a recorded video
1
2
Browse to the video that you want to delete.
Tap
.
Using video camera settings
To adjust video camera settings
1
2
3
4
Activate the camera.
If the video camera is not selected, drag
to
.
Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen.
To display all settings, tap
.
5
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, tap
Touch and hold the setting that you want to move, then 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
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.
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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.
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.
Video resolution
Adjust the video resolution for different formats.
Full HD
Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920×1080 pixels.
HD 720p
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.
VGA
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 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.
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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.
Microphone
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.
Shutter sound
Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.
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Viewing photos and videos in Album
Use Album 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 memory
card. You can add geotags to your photos and videos, and then view them on a
world map. In Album, you can also view photos and videos that you've uploaded to
an online service, for example, to a Picasa™ web album or to Facebook™.
From Album, you can also share your favorite photos and videos with friends via
using Bluetooth™ wireless technology, email, messaging and various online services.
And you can perform basic editing tasks on photos and set them as wallpaper or
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Album tab overview
The following tabs are available in Album:
•
•
•
Pictures – view all photos and videos saved to the memory card.
Maps – view your geotagged photos and video clips on a world map.
Online – view your online albums.
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos
and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images.
Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to
reduce battery consumption.
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 Album
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Album.
.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
Viewing photos and videos saved in the phone
In the grid view of the Pictures tab in Album, you can view the thumbnails of photos
and videos. You can also go to the list view of all albums and find content in each
folder.
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Overview of Pictures tab
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Grid view of photos and videos.
Total number of photos and videos.
The date and number of items in the group below.
Tap a photo or video to view it.
Scroll up or down to view content.
Switch to a list view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone.
View menu options.
List view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone.
Tap to return to grid view in the Pictures tab.
10 The number of the folders containing pictures and videos.
11 Folder containing all pictures taken with your phone camera.
12 Folder containing all videos taken with your phone camera.
13 All other folders containing pictures and/or videos that you've downloaded or copied to your phone.
To view photos and videos in grid view
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Album. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically
ordered grid. Videos are indicated by
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.
.
.
3
4
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 photos and videos in list view
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Album > Pictures.
.
Tap . Folders containing photos and videos shot using the phone camera
are displayed at the top. All other folders containing pictures and videos saved
on your phone are displayed in an alphabetical list.
4
Tap a folder you want to open. The folder's content appears in a
chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by
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.
.
5
6
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
To change the size of the thumbnails in Album
•
When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingers
apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
To work with batches of photos or videos in Album
1
2
3
When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, press
Select items to activate selection mode.
Tap the items you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue
frame.
Use the tools in the toolbar at the top of the screen to work with your selected
items.
and tap
To activate selection mode, you can also touch and hold an item until its frame turns blue.
Then you can tap other items to select them.
Working with photos in Album
You can edit photos in Album. For example, you can crop photos, associate them
with contacts, or use them 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.
To watch a slideshow of your photos
1
2
When you are viewing a photo, press
the photos in an album.
Tap a photo to end the slideshow.
and tap Slide show to start playing all
To rotate a photo
1
2
When you are viewing a photo, press
Select Rotate left or Rotate right. The photo is saved in the new orientation.
.
To crop a photo
1
2
When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Crop.
To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the
squares at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.
To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of
the four corners to make the squares at the edges disappear, then drag the
corner accordingly.
3
4
5
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 Crop. The original
uncropped version remains on your phone's memory card.
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To use a photo as a contact picture
1
2
3
4
When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Use as > Contact picture.
Select the contact you want to associate with the photo.
Crop the photo, if required.
Tap Crop.
To use a photo as wallpaper
1
2
3
When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Use as > Wallpaper.
Crop the photo, if required.
Tap Crop.
To edit a photo
•
When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Edit photo.
To share a photo
1
2
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the
photo, then follow the steps to send it.
To add a geotag to a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
to open the map screen.
2
3
Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map.
To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map to where you
want to move the photo.
When you are finished, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo
viewer.
4
When a photo is geotagged,
to view the photo on a map.
appears along with location information. You can tap this icon
To delete a photo
1
2
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
Tap OK.
Working with videos in Album
Use Album to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or
copied to your memory card. You can also share your videos with friends, or upload
them to YouTube™.
To play a video
1
2
3
4
Open the Pictures tab in Album.
Using grid view or list view, locate the video that you want to open.
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
1
2
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
Tap
.
To fast forward and rewind a video
1
2
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.
To adjust the volume of a video
•
Press the volume key.
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To share a video
1
2
When a video is playing, press , then tap Share.
In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the
selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.
You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items. Also, some items
may not send if the file size is too large.
To delete a video
1
2
In Album, find the video you want to delete.
Touch and hold the video to activate selection mode. The frame of the video
thumbnail turns blue when it is selected.
3
Tap , then tap OK.
Viewing your photos on a map
If you enable 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. When you enable location detection,
you can select to use either GPS satellites or wireless networks, or both, to find your
position.
Overview of Maps tab
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The number of geotagged photos and videos.
Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map.
A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location.
Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen.
Search a location on the map.
Switch to globe view.
View menu options.
To enable location detection
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Location services.
Mark the GPS satellites and/or Google's location service checkboxes.
.
To view geotagged photos on a map in Album
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Album > Maps.
Tap a photo to view it in full screen.
If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on
the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for
example, . To view these photos, tap the cover photo and then tap one of
the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.
.
When viewing a geotagged photo in the photo viewer, you can touch the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap
to view the photo on the map.
To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album
1
2
3
When viewing the map in Album, press , then tap Add geotag.
Find and tap the photo to which you want to add the geotag.
Tap the desired location on the map to set the geotag, then tap OK.
To edit the geotag of a photo in Album
1
2
When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its
frame turns blue.
Drag the photo to the new location.
You can also tap the desired location on the map instead of dragging.
To change the map view in Album
•
When viewing the map in Album, press , then select Classic view or Satellite view.
Viewing your online albums
In Album, you can view the photos and videos you've uploaded to online services,
such as Picasa™ and Facebook™. View comments from your friends and add your
own comments as well. You can also recommend or "Like" a photo when you view
your albums in Facebook™.
Overview of Online tab
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1
2
3
4
5
Number of available online albums.
Active online service.
Name of an online album.
Number of items in the online album.
View menu options.
To view photos from online services in Album
1
Make sure you are signed in to the relevant online service, for example,
Facebook™.
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Album > Online. All your available online albums are displayed.
Tap any album to view its contents, then tap a photo in the album.
In the photo viewer, flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view
the previous photo or video.
To view and add comments to online album content
1
When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap
to view the comments.
2
3
To view more comments, scroll down the screen.
To add your own comments, enter your comments at the bottom of the screen,
then tap Post.
To recommend a photo or video on Facebook™
•
While viewing a photo or video from one of your Facebook™ albums, tap the
screen to display the toolbars, then tap
to show that you "Like" it on
Facebook™.
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Playing video clips in Movies
Use the Movies application to play movies that you’ve copied or downloaded to your
phone. Movies also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director
details for each movie. You can share your favourite movies with friends, for example,
via Bluetooth™ wireless technology or via online services. You can also play your
movies on other devices that are connected to the same network.
Video clips taken with your phone camera are displayed in Album, not in Movies. For more
To play video clips in Movies
1
2
3
4
5
6
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Movies. All movies are displayed in a grid.
Tap the movie you want to select, then tap
To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.
.
to play it.
To pause the movie, tap
.
To rewind the movie, drag the progress bar marker left. To fast forward the
movie, drag the progress bar marker right.
To play a movie in full screen
1
2
When a movie is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
Tap
.
To play the movie in its original size, tap
.
To share a movie
1
2
When a movie is playing, press , then tap Share.
In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the
selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.
To get movie information manually
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Movies. All movies are displayed in a grid.
Press , then make sure that the Online mode checkbox is marked and that
your phone has a data connection.
4
5
6
7
Touch and hold the movie for which you want to get information, then tap
Search for info in the list that appears.
In the search field, enter keywords for the movie, then tap
displayed in a list.
. All matches are
Tap the result you want, then tap Done. The download of the information
begins.
When the download is finished, tap the movie to view its information. If the
information is not correct, tap
and search again.
Data transmission charges may apply.
To clear the information for a movie
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Movies. All movies are displayed in a grid.
Touch and hold the desired movie, then tap Clear info from the list that
appears.
Playing your videos on other DLNA Certified™ devices
Using DLNA, you can share video files with another device on the same Wi-Fi®
network, such as a PC or a TV. This device must be able to function as a DLNA
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renderer, which means that it has a DLNA tag. If the device is a PC, it must run
Windows® 7 or higher.
The instructions described above may differ depending on the DLNA renderer used. Also refer
to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information.
To play a video on another DLNA Certified™ devices
1
2
Make sure that your phone and the other device are connected to the same
Wi-Fi® network.
If the renderer device is a PC running on Windows® 7, open the Windows
Media Player, and make sure that the selected network type is Home network.
Then click Stream and enable the Allow remote control of my Player and
Automatically allow devices to play my media options.
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
Tap the video you want to play, then tap
.
Select the device that you want to share with. The video starts to play
automatically on the device that you have selected.
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Sharing content with DLNA Certified™
devices
You can view or play media content saved in your phone on other devices such as,
for example, a TV, a PlayStation®3, a computer, or a tablet. Such devices must be
DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and must be connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your phone in order for content to be shared. You can also
view or play content from other DLNA Certified™ devices on your phone.
After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, print
files from your phone on a printer, listen to music files stored on your home computer
from your phone, or view photos taken with your phone camera on a large-screen TV.
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your phone
When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your phone, this other
device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server
device must have its content sharing function enabled and must be connected to the
same Wi-Fi network as your phone. All server devices connected to the Wi-Fi
network are displayed in the Server list on your phone.
To play a shared media file on your phone
1
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your phone.
2
3
4
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.
Preparing to play phone content on DLNA Certified™ devices
Before you can view or play media files from your phone on other DLNA Certified™
devices, you must set up file sharing on your phone. The devices you share content
with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client
devices. Your phone works as a media server when it makes content available to
client devices. When you set up file sharing on your phone, you must also give
access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as
registered devices. Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as
pending devices.
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1
2
3
4
Connect your phone to a Wi-Fi® network.
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices.
Press , then tap Media server.
Tap Change server name 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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6
7
To turn on the Share content function, drag the slider.
bar. Your phone can now work as a media server.
Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as your
phone.
A notification appears in the status bar of the phone. Open the notification and
set the relevant access permissions for other devices.
appears in the status
The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to
your client device User guide for more information. If the device cannot connect, check that
your Wi-Fi network is working.
If you close the Connected devices view, the Media server function stays running in the
background.
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To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices.
Press , then tap Media server.
Drag the slider to turn off the Share content function.
To set access permissions for a pending device
1
2
3
4
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
1
2
3
4
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
1
2
3
4
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 DLNA Certified™ devices
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices.
Tap
.
Playing phone content on other DLNA Certified™ devices
To view photos or videos from your phone on another device
1
Make sure that you have correctly set up file sharing with other DLNA
Certified™ devices and that all relevant devices are connected to the same Wi-
Fi® network.
2
3
4
5
6
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Album.
Touch and hold any photo or video until a toolbar appears.
Tap the item or items that you want to view, then tap
Select a device. The selected files start playing in chronological order on the
device that you select.
.
>
.
You can also share a video from the Movies application on your phone by tapping the video
and then tapping
.
To play a music track from your phone on another device
1
Make sure that you have correctly set up file sharing with other DLNA
Certified™ devices and that all relevant devices are connected to the same Wi-
Fi® network.
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
Tap MY MUSIC to open the music library.
Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then
tap the track.
.
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6
Press , then tap Play on device.
Select a device. The track plays automatically on the device that you select.
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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
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings.
Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth™ function.
Tap Bluetooth. Your phone and a list of available Bluetooth™ devices appear.
Tap your phone name to make your phone visible to other Bluetooth™
devices.
.
To adjust your phone's visibility time to other Bluetooth™ devices
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2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
Press and select Visibility timeout.
.
Select an option.
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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2
3
4
5
6
Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is turned on.
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
Press and select Rename phone.
.
Enter a name for your phone.
Tap Rename.
Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device
When you pair your phone with another device, you can, for example, connect your
phone to a Bluetooth™ handsfree 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
1
Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has the
Bluetooth™ function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.
2
3
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth™ devices appear in
a list.
.
4
5
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.
To connect your phone to another Bluetooth™ device
1
If you are connecting to a Bluetooth device that requires you to first pair your
phone before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your phone with that
device.
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
Tap the Bluetooth™ device to which you want to connect your phone.
.
To unpair a Bluetooth™ device
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
Under Paired devices, tap
unpair.
Tap Unpair.
.
beside the name of the device that you want to
4
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:
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Photos and videos
Music and other audio files
Contacts
Web pages
To send items using Bluetooth™
1
2
3
Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth™ device that you want to send the
item to has Bluetooth™ turned on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.
In the sending device, 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.
In the menu that appears, select Bluetooth.
Turn on Bluetooth™, if you are asked to do so.
Tap the name of the receiving device.
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5
6
7
8
9
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™
1
Make sure there is a memory card in your phone. If you don't have a memory
card inserted, you cannot send or receive items using Bluetooth wireless
technology.
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other
Bluetooth™ devices.
.
4
5
The sending device now starts sending data to your phone.
If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the
suggested passcode.
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.
To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar downwards.
To open a received item, drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevant
notification.
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7
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9
To view files you have received using Bluetooth™
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
Press and select Show received files.
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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 your phone and the computer, or between your phone's
internal storage and SD card, 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
1
2
Using a USB cable, connect your phone to a computer. Int. storage & SD card
connected appears in the status bar.
Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait
until your phone's internal storage and SD card appear as external disks in
Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.
Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your phone and the
computer.
3
To transfer content between internal storage and an SD card via USB
1
2
Using a USB cable, connect your phone to a computer. Int. storage & SD card
connected appears in the status bar on your phone screen.
Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait
until your phone's internal storage and your SD card appear as external disks
in Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.
Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between the phone's internal
storage and the SD card.
3
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.
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To pair your phone wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode
1
Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally
enabled by default.
2
3
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.
4
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.
To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode
1
Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally
enabled by default.
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
.
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
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity.
Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under Trusted
devices.
.
4
Tap Disconnect.
To remove a pairing with another device
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
.
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:
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Microsoft® Windows® 7
Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)
To start PC Companion
1
2
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 that 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
You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application:
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Microsoft® Windows® 7
Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher
To transfer content using the Media Go™ application
1
2
Using a USB cable, connect your phone to a computer. Int. storage & SD card
connected appears in the status bar on your phone.
Computer: Open the PC Companion application. 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.
Using Media Go™, drag and drop the desired files between your computer and
phone.
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Connecting your phone to a TV set
Connect your phone to a TV set and start viewing content saved in your phone on a
larger screen. When you connect your phone to the TV set, the TV launcher
application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your phone on
TVs and other devices.
To view phone content on a TV which supports MHL™ input
1
2
Connect your phone to the TV using an MHL cable.
status bar after a connection is established.
appears in your phone's
The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions on
your phone screen to view your media files on the TV.
To view phone content on a TV which supports HDMI™ input
1
2
3
Connect your phone to an MHL-HDMI adaptor, and connect the adaptor to a
USB power supply.
Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI™ cable.
phone's status bar after a connection is established.
appears in your
The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions on
your phone screen to view your media files on the TV.
To view help about using the TV remote control
1
2
While your phone is connected to the TV set, drag the status bar downwards to
open the Notification panel.
Tap MHL connected.
You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel.
To disconnect your phone from the TV set
•
Disconnect the MHL™ cable or the MHL-HDMI adaptor from your phone.
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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
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Tap Settings > Location services.
Mark the GPS satellites checkbox.
.
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.
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 memory card 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
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operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every
market, country or region.
To use Google Maps™
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Maps.
.
If you want to use Google Maps™, you have to enable one of the location methods available
under Settings > Location services.
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
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Navigation.
.
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
To start Wisepilot™
1
2
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Wisepilot for XPERIA™.
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Backup and restore application
Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to a
memory card or a USB storage device. Such backups can be used to restore your
content and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted.
Types of content you can back up
Use the Backup and restore application to back up the following types of data:
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Bookmarks
Call log
Contacts
Applications downloaded from Google Play™
Multimedia messages
System settings (such as alarms, ringer volume, and language settings)
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 memory card.
You may incur additional data transmission charges when you restore applications from
Google Play™.
Preparing to use the Backup and restore application
Before backing up your phone content, you can select the backup destination and
the backup data types.
To select the backup destination
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Back up & restore.
Tap Select destination.
.
Select the destination to which you want to back up your phone content.
To select the data types to back up
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Back up & restore.
Tap Select data type under Back up.
Select the data types that you want to back up.
.
To back up phone content
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Back up & restore.
Tap Back up.
.
Restoring backed up content using the Backup and restore
application
When you restore backed up phone content, you must select a backup record to
restore from. If you have backed up content several times, you may have several
backup records. After you select a backup record, you can then select which types of
data to restore.
To select a backup record to restore
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Back up & restore.
Tap Select record to restore.
Select the record that you want to restore.
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To select the data types to restore
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Back up & restore.
Tap Select data type under Restore.
Select the data types that you want to restore.
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2
3
4
.
To restore phone content
Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup will
get deleted during a restore procedure.
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Back up & restore.
Tap Restore.
.
You may be asked to restart your phone for the restore procedure to take effect.
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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
1
2
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
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.
Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.
.
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
3
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock > Lock SIM card.
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
.
To change the SIM card PIN
1
2
3
4
5
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock > Change SIM PIN.
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.
To change the SIM card PIN2
1
2
From the Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialling numbers > Change
PIN2.
.
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.
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To unblock a locked SIM card
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2
When Enter PUK and new PIN code appears, enter the PUK code.
Enter a 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
There are several ways to lock your phone screen. For example, you can use the
Face Unlock feature, which uses a picture of your face to unlock the screen. You can
also set a screen unlock pattern, a number-based PIN lock, or a text-based
password.
To set a screen lock
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Select an option.
> Settings > Security > Screen lock.
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you
forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and
messages. Refer to Sony Customer support for more information.
To set up the Face Unlock protection
1
2
From your Home screen, tap
Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your phone to capture your
face.
After your face is successfully captured, set up screen lock Pattern or PIN as a
backup method to unlock the screen. For more information, refer to 'To create
a screen unlock pattern' or 'To create a screen unlock PIN'.
> Settings > Security > Screen lock.
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The Face Unlock feature is less secure than a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password. Someone
who looks similar to you could unlock your phone.
For best results, capture your face in an indoor area that is well lit but not too bright and hold
the phone at eye level.
To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature
1
2
Activate the screen.
Look at your phone from the same angle you used to capture your Face
Unlock photo.
If Face Unlock fails to recognise your face, you need to draw the backup pattern or PIN to
unlock the screen.
To disable the Face Unlock protection
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Draw your backup screen unlock pattern or enter your PIN.
Tap Slide.
> Settings > Security > Screen lock.
To create a screen unlock pattern
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Settings > Security > 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.
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To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern
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2
Activate the screen.
Draw your screen unlock pattern.
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
4
5
From your Home screen, tap
.
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
Draw your screen unlock pattern.
Tap Pattern.
Follow the instructions in your phone.
To disable the screen unlock pattern
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Draw the screen unlock pattern.
Tap Slide.
> Settings > Security > Screen lock.
To create a screen unlock PIN
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Enter a numeric PIN.
> Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.
If necessary, tap
to minimise the keyboard.
4
5
6
Tap Continue.
Re-enter and confirm your PIN.
If necessary, tap
to minimise the keyboard.
7
Tap OK.
To disable the screen unlock PIN
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Enter your PIN, then tap Next.
Tap Slide.
> Settings > Security > Screen lock.
To create a screen lock password
1
From your Home screen, tap
Password.
> Settings > Security > Screen lock >
2
3
Enter a password.
If necessary, tap
to minimise the keyboard.
4
5
6
Tap Continue.
Re-enter and confirm your password.
If necessary, tap
to minimise the keyboard.
7
Tap OK.
To disable the screen unlock password
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap
Enter your password and tap Next.
Tap Slide.
> Settings > Security > Screen lock.
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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 using the Update Center application
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Update Centre.
.
Press
, then tap Settings.
Mark the Allow automatic update: checkbox, then tap OK. 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,
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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.
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
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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.
Wi-Fi
Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or add the
Wi-Fi® network.
Bluetooth
Turn Bluetooth™ on or off, search for available Bluetooth™
devices, and make your phone visible or invisible to other
Bluetooth™ devices.
Data usage
More…
Turn the mobile data traffic on or off, and keep track of your data
usage details over a specified period of time.
Turn Airplane mode on or off, configure settings for VPN and
mobile networks, and enable your phone to share its mobile data
connection as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot, or through USB
tethering or Bluetooth™ tethering.
Call settings
Sound
Manage and configure settings for fixed dialing numbers,
voicemail and Internet calls.
Configure how your phone rings, vibrates, or alerts you when you
receive communications. You can also use these settings to set
the volume level for music, video, games or other media with
audio, and to make related adjustments.
Display
Storage
Enable your phone screen to switch orientation when you rotate
your phone. You can also set the brightness, font size, wallpaper
and screen timeout.
Check out the available space on your phone's internal storage
and on the SD card. You can also erase the SD card, or unmount
it for safe removal.
Battery
Apps
View your phone battery and see how different applications
consume battery power.
Manage running applications, downloaded applications and
applications on the SD card.
Xperia™
Configure the USB connection mode, network connection type
and Internet settings. You can also enable Facebook features
inside applications.
Accounts &
sync
Enable your phone to synchronise data with the synchronisation
accounts that you add.
Location
services
Enable or disable Google's location service, GPS satellites, and
Location & Google search.
Security
Protect your phone by setting up different locks and passwords.
You can also allow the installation of applications not from
Google Play™.
Language &
input
Select the phone language, adjust text input options, add words
to the personal dictionary and configure speech settings.
Backup & reset Back up your data and reset your phone.
Date & time
Set the time and date, or choose the network-provided values.
Select your preferred date and hour format.
Accessibility
Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related
settings.
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Developer
options
Set options for application development. For example, you can
show CPU usage on the phone display. You can also set the
phone to enter debug mode when USB connections are active.
About phone
View information about your phone, such as the model number,
firmware version, phone number and signal. You can also update
your software to the latest version.
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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
An upcoming calendar event
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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
Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,
and manage text and images.
Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.
Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your
appointments.
Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.
Use the Contact application to manage phone numbers, email address and
other information related to your contacts.
Use the 3D camera to take wide-angle and panoramic photos that capture
more of the scene and add depth to the subject.
View, play and manage all photos taken with your 3D camera.
Access your downloaded applications.
Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private
and corporate accounts.
Use the Facebook application to engage in social networking with friends,
family members and colleagues around the world.
Browse and listen to FM radio stations.
Use the Gallery application to view and to work with your photos and videos.
Use the Gmail™ application in your phone to read, write and organise email
messages.
Search for information in your phone and on the web.
Use the Latitude application to view your friends’ locations on a map and
share your location.
View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using
Google Maps™.
Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your phone.
Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages.
Use the Movies application to play videos in your phone, and share videos
with your friends or on other devices using DLNA.
Use the Walkman™ application to organise and play music, audio books and
podcasts.
View the updates of music and videos that your friends have shared on
Facebook.
Navigate your way using spoken, turn-by-turn instructions.
View news stories and weather forecasts.
Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial
function.
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Search for places, for example, restaurants and cafés.
Customise power saving modes to reduce battery consumption.
Use the Video Unlimited™ application to rent and purchase videos.
Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited™ application to access millions
of songs over a 3G or Wi-Fi® connection.
Optimise phone settings to suit your own requirements.
Use the Setup guide application to learn about basic functions and to get
help setting up the phone.
Use the Google Talk™ application to chat with friends online.
Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get
artist, album and other info.
Use Timescape™ to collect all your communications into one integrated view,
including social networking events and text messages.
Use the Help application to access user support directly in the phone. For
example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips
and tricks.
Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.
Download and install new applications and updates.
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.
•
•
•
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.
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:
•
•
•
Restart your phone.
Remove and re-insert the battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone.
Update your phone. Updating your phone ensures optimal performance and provides
information.
•
Reset your phone.
Be patient while resetting your phone. Restarting the phone during a reset procedure may
damage the phone permanently.
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 > Backup & reset.
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 14.
My wired headset does not work
•
•
Make sure the wired headset that you are using complies to the CTIA standard. Your
phone supports the CTIA standard, and may not be fully compatible with other
standards such as OMTP.
If you have a wireless headset that is compatible with your phone, try using that
instead.
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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.
I cannot use Internet-based services
Make sure your subscription covers data downloads and that the Internet settings in
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
SIM card locked
You have entered your PIN incorrectly 3 times in a row. To unlock the phone, you
need the PUK provided by your operator.
SIM card is PUK locked
You have entered your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) incorrectly 10 times in a row.
Please contact your service provider.
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Legal information
Sony LT29i
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: 1267-2818.1
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.
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-
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("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
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decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
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Index
A
screen ..............................................................99
self-portraits ..................................................100
settings ..................................................102, 107
smile detection ..............................................101
taking photos ..................................99, 100, 101
using the flash ...............................................100
video ..............................................................106
viewing photos ..............................................100
viewing videos ...............................................107
zoom ..............................................................100
caps lock .................................................................25
charging ...................................................................13
chat ..........................................................................56
conference calls ......................................................39
contacts ...................................................................42
backing up .......................................................47
copying ............................................................47
favourite ...........................................................46
groups .............................................................46
importing from SIM card .................................43
joining contact information ..............................45
picture .............................................................45
sending ............................................................46
sharing .............................................................46
transferring ......................................................43
using a photo with .........................................113
corporate email, calendar and contacts ..................73
cropping
accounts ..................................................................11
Exchange Active Sync® ..................................11
Facebook™ .....................................................11
Google™ .........................................................11
adjusting volume .....................................................88
Airplane mode .........................................................32
alarm ........................................................................68
Album ....................................................................110
map ...............................................................114
online albums ................................................115
opening .........................................................110
pictures ..........................................................111
thumbnail size ...............................................112
viewing ..........................................111, 114, 115
viewing local content .....................................110
viewing online photos ....................................116
Android™ ..................................................................8
animated wallpaper .................................................20
answering service ....................................................39
applications ...............................................................8
arranging .........................................................22
overview ........................................................141
screen ..............................................................20
sorting .............................................................22
audio ........................................................................91
adjusting volume .............................................88
playing .............................................................87
playing tracks in random order .......................92
audio content
photos ...........................................................112
D
related content ................................................90
data traffic ...............................................................34
date
B
backing up
format ..............................................................30
deleting ....................................................................89
an alarm ...........................................................68
music ...............................................................95
photos ...........................................................113
tracks ...............................................................89
videos ............................................................114
download
contacts ...................................................47, 130
content ..........................................................130
battery .....................................................................13
cover ..................................................................9
removing ............................................................9
Bluetooth™ wireless technology ...........................121
BRAVIA® Engine ...................................................110
brightness ................................................................31
business cards
Internet settings ...............................................33
driving directions ...................................................129
sending ............................................................46
E
C
editing
calendar ...................................................................68
create an event ................................................68
calling ......................................................................33
calls ...................................................................37, 41
barring .............................................................40
diverting .....................................................40, 41
emergency .......................................................37
forwarding .......................................................41
log ....................................................................38
missed .............................................................38
multiple ............................................................39
reject ................................................................40
settings ............................................................40
waiting .............................................................39
camera .............................................99, 101, 102, 107
closing .............................................................99
controls ...........................................................99
face detection ........................................100, 101
geotagging ....................................................101
icons ..............................................................107
overview ..........................................................99
recording videos ............................................106
photos ...........................................................113
email ........................................................................51
more than one account ...................................54
emergency numbers ................................................37
equalizer ............................................................88, 89
events
calendar ...........................................................68
in Timescape™ ...............................................58
extensions ...............................................................18
F
face detection ................................................100, 101
Facebook™ .............................................................98
Facebook™ integration ...................................73
logging in to .....................................................58
status update ..................................................58
synchronisation ...............................................73
Xperia™ with Facebook™ ............................116
favourites
moving between in the radio ...........................97
removing radio channels as ............................97
saving radio channels as .................................97
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filter
messages
settings ............................................................33
events in Timescape™ ....................................58
fixed dialling ............................................................41
flash
MHL .......................................................................127
micro SIM card
using when taking photos .............................100
Flight mode - See Airplane mode ............................32
FM radio
inserting .............................................................9
Microsoft® Exchange synchronisation ...................73
MMS
favourites .........................................................97
selecting a channel ..........................................96
front camera ............................................................99
settings ............................................................33
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine .......................................110
movies ...................................................................117
multimedia
G
copying to a memory card ..............................87
music .................................................................33, 87
adjusting volume .............................................88
changing tracks ...............................................88
copying to a memory card ..............................87
copying to/from a computer ...........................87
deleting ............................................................95
downloading music information ......................91
hearing protection ...........................................87
My playlists ......................................................92
pausing a track ................................................88
playing .............................................................87
podcasts ..........................................................87
purchasing .......................................................94
recommending ................................................95
searching using TrackID™ ..............................94
sharing .......................................................89, 94
shortcuts .........................................................91
using a headset ...............................................33
viewing artist info ............................................94
Visualizer ...................................................89, 90
Music Unlimited™ ...................................................67
geotagging
of photos .......................................................101
gesture input ...........................................................27
Gmail™ ....................................................................54
Google Latitude™ .................................................129
Google Maps™ .....................................................128
Google Play™ .........................................................62
Google Talk™ ..........................................................56
Google™ account setup .........................................55
Google™ synchronisation .......................................72
GPS .......................................................................128
H
headset ....................................................................33
using ................................................................33
Home screen ...........................................................18
customising .....................................................19
I
icons ......................................................................139
in the camera .................................................107
importing SIM contacts ...........................................43
improving photos with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine . .110
infinite button ...........................................................90
in Timescape™ ...............................................59
instant messaging ...................................................56
Internet
N
Navigation application ...........................................129
new services ............................................................58
notification .............................................................139
light ..................................................................23
panel ..........................................................23, 24
ringtone ...........................................................31
setting ..............................................................24
settings ............................................................33
web browser ....................................................81
K
keyboard .................................................................25
settings ............................................................28
keys .........................................................................13
O
on-screen keyboard ................................................25
overview
phone ..............................................................88
L
language ..................................................................32
writing ..............................................................28
Latitude .................................................................129
LCD backlight control ..............................................31
"Like" a photo on Facebook™ ..............................116
"Like" a track on Facebook™ .................................89
"Like" a video on Facebook™ ...............................116
live wallpaper ...........................................................20
location ..........................................................101, 128
locks
P
pausing a track ........................................................88
personal information ................................................42
phone
battery .............................................................14
performance ....................................................14
update ...........................................................135
phonebook ..............................................................42
Phonepad ..........................................................25, 27
photo albums
viewing ..........................................................110
photos ...................................................................113
adding a geotag ............................................113
adding the geographical position ..................101
associating with a contact ..............................45
copying to/from a computer ...........................87
cropping ........................................................112
deleting ..........................................................113
editing ............................................................113
photo viewer ..................................................111
rotating ..........................................................112
selecting ........................................................112
sharing ...........................................................113
slideshow ......................................................112
activating the screen .......................................10
locking the screen ...........................................10
screen lock ......................................................10
lockscreen
viewing missed calls ........................................18
viewing new text messages ............................18
M
Maps ......................................................................128
media files
copying to a memory card ..............................87
Media Go™ ...........................................................125
memory card
inserting .............................................................9
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taking ...............................................99, 100, 101
using as a contact picture .............................113
using as wallpaper ........................................113
viewing ..................................100, 110, 111, 112
viewing on a map ..........................................114
viewing same location ...................................101
zooming .........................................................112
PIN .........................................................................132
playing
music ...............................................................87
playlists ....................................................................92
adding a track .................................................92
creating ...........................................................92
deleting ............................................................92
playing your own .............................................92
removing tracks ...............................................92
power saver .............................................................15
activating .........................................................15
changing settings ............................................15
deactivating .....................................................15
displaying notifications ....................................15
power saving mode .................................................15
powering off ............................................................10
powering on .............................................................10
presets
contacts ...........................................................46
sending items using Bluetooth™ ..................122
SensMe™ channels ................................................91
services ...................................................................11
settings
call ...................................................................40
camera ..................................................102, 107
data usage .......................................................34
Internet ............................................................33
messaging .......................................................33
MMS ................................................................33
quick settings ..................................................23
still camera ....................................................102
Timescape™ ...................................................59
video camera .................................................107
setup guide ..............................................................10
sharing
music .........................................................89, 94
photos ...........................................................113
shuffle music ...........................................................92
silent mode ..............................................................30
SIM card ................................................................132
exporting contacts to ......................................47
importing contacts from ..................................43
slideshow ..............................................................112
smile detection ......................................................101
SOS - See emergency numbers
status .....................................................................139
bar ...................................................................23
still camera ..............................................................99
settings ..........................................................102
surround sound .......................................................89
symbols ...................................................................25
synchronising ..........................................................72
Facebook™ contacts, calendar, photos .........73
Google™ contacts, calendar, email ................72
with Microsoft® Exchange ..............................73
removing radio channels as ............................97
saving radio channels as .................................97
protective plastic sheet ...........................................15
PUK .......................................................................132
purchasing
music ...............................................................94
R
radio ........................................................................96
favourites .........................................................97
listening to with the speaker ...........................97
mono sound ....................................................97
moving between channels ..............................96
opening ...........................................................96
searching for channels ....................................97
selecting a channel ..........................................96
stereo sound ...................................................97
using with Facebook™ ....................................98
receiving items using Bluetooth™ .........................122
recently used applications window .........................21
recommending music ........................................89, 95
recommending photos and videos ........................116
recording videos ......................................................99
using the camera key ....................................106
recycling your phone .............................................146
resetting .................................................................144
resizing
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taking photos ...........................................................99
by tapping .....................................................100
self-portraits ..................................................100
using face detection ......................................101
using smile detection ....................................101
using the camera key ......................................99
telephony - See calls
text input method ....................................................25
themes .....................................................................20
tiles ..........................................................................57
time ..........................................................................30
time management ....................................................68
Timescape™ .....................................................57, 58
filter icons ........................................................58
infinite button in ...............................................59
screen overview ..............................................57
settings ............................................................59
Timescape™ Feed widget ..............................59
Timescape™ Friends widget ...........................60
Timescape™ Share widget .............................61
widgets ......................................................60, 61
TrackID™ technology ..............................................94
buying a track ..................................................94
deleting a track ................................................95
opening ...........................................................94
recommending a track ....................................95
searching for track information .......................94
sharing a track .................................................94
using results ....................................................94
using with the FM Radio .................................98
viewing artist info ............................................94
viewing charts .................................................94
photos ...........................................................112
ringtone ...................................................................68
rotating
photos ...........................................................112
S
scanning barcodes ..................................................71
screen ......................................................................31
cracked ............................................................15
glass ................................................................15
screen unlock pattern ....................................132
warranty ...........................................................15
searching
music using TrackID™ ....................................94
track information .............................................94
self-portrait ..............................................................99
sending
business cards ................................................46
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transferring
contacts ...........................................................43
troubleshooting .....................................................144
turning off ................................................................10
turning on ................................................................10
Twitter™
web browser ............................................................81
managing bookmarks ......................................82
settings ............................................................85
Wi-Fi® ...............................................................77, 79
widgets ....................................................................19
resizing ............................................................19
Timescape™ Feed ....................................59, 60
Timescape™ Friends ......................................60
Timescape™ Share .........................................61
wireless networks ..................................................128
Wisepilot™ ............................................................129
logging in to .....................................................58
status update ..................................................58
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update
status ...............................................................58
updating phone .....................................................135
usage info ................................................................34
USB connection ....................................................124
using the equalizer ..................................................88
Z
zoom ......................................................................100
zooming
photos ...........................................................112
V
vibration .............................................................31, 68
video albums
viewing ..........................................................110
video camera ...........................................99, 106, 107
recording videos ............................................106
settings ..........................................................107
video player
pausing a video .............................................113
Video Unlimited™ ....................................................65
buying videos ..................................................65
creating an account .........................................65
menu overview ..........................................65, 66
notifications .....................................................66
renting videos ..................................................65
watching a video .............................................66
videos ....................................................................113
adjusting volume ...........................................113
copying to/from a computer ...........................87
deleting ..........................................................114
fast forwarding and rewinding .......................113
pausing ..........................................................113
playing ...........................................................113
recording .......................................................106
selecting ........................................................112
sending ..........................................................114
sharing ...........................................................114
viewing ..................................107, 110, 111, 112
viewing
movies ...........................................................117
photos ...........................................................100
videos recorded using the camera ................107
voice input ...............................................................29
voice recognition .....................................................29
voicemail .................................................................39
volume
adjusting video ..............................................113
key ...................................................................30
W
Walkman™ player ...................................................91
adding tracks to playlists ................................92
creating playlists .............................................92
deleting tracks .................................................89
Friends’ music .................................................91
minimising .......................................................89
My music .........................................................90
player overview ...............................................88
playing tracks in random order .......................92
playlists ...........................................................92
SensMe™ channels ........................................91
using the equalizer ....................................88, 89
Walkman™ player widget .......................................93
wallpaper .................................................................20
using a photo as ............................................113
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