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To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contacts

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Summary of Contents for Xperia M dual

Page 1: ...User guide Xperia M dual C2004 C2005 ...

Page 2: ...nu 24 Typing text 24 Customising your device 28 Enhancing the sound output 31 Memory 32 Using a headset 32 Internet and messaging settings 33 Controlling data usage 33 Selecting networks for data traffic 34 Mobile network settings 35 Google Play 36 Getting started with Google Play 36 Downloading from Google Play 36 Clearing your application data 36 Permissions 37 Installing applications not from G...

Page 3: ...N application 56 About Music 56 Transferring media files to your device 56 Using the WALKMAN application 57 Getting more information about a song or artist 58 Using My music to organise your songs 58 Managing playlists 59 WALKMAN application widget 60 Protecting your hearing 60 TrackID technology 61 FM radio 63 About the FM radio 63 Using your favourite radio channels 64 Sound settings 64 Identify...

Page 4: ...ynchronising data on your device 103 Synchronising with Google 103 Synchronising your corporate email calendar and contacts 103 Maps and locations 105 About location services 105 Using GPS 105 Google Maps 105 Using Google Maps to get directions 106 Calendar and alarm clock 107 Calendar 107 Alarm clock 107 Support and maintenance 110 Updating your device 110 Backing up and restoring device content ...

Page 5: ...view 118 Important information 120 Important information leaflet 120 Limitations to services and features 120 Legal information 120 Index 121 5 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 6: ...Xperia M dual User guide 6 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 7: ...s from one place keep track of your appointments and engage in social networking Android devices are constantly evolving When a new software version is available and your device supports this new software you can update your device to get new features and the latest improvements Your Android device is pre loaded with Google services To get the most out of the provided Google services you should ha...

Page 8: ... cable 14 NFC detection area 15 Speaker 16 Strap hole Assembly To remove the back cover 1 Insert a thumbnail into the opening as shown in the illustration then lift up the side of the cover 2 Remove the whole cover 8 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 9: ... be included at purchase in all markets To insert the SIM card Do not insert an incompatible SIM card in the SIM card slot Doing so could permanently damage your SIM card or your phone Remove the battery cover then insert the SIM card into its slot with the gold coloured contacts facing down 9 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 10: ...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 device 1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens 2 In the options menu tap Power off 3 Tap OK It may take a while for the device to shut down Screen lock When your device is on and left idle for a...

Page 11: ...sy access when you re on the move For example you can integrate contacts from your Google account into your Contacts so you have everything in one place You can sign up to new online services from your device as well as from a computer Google account Having a Google account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android device You need a Google account for example to use th...

Page 12: ...atically 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 content on your device The device 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 mech...

Page 13: ...ke sure that both fingers are within the photo frame area 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 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...

Page 14: ...e calls when your ear is close to the screen This prevents you from unintentionally activating other functions on your device when you are engaged in a call Battery Charging the battery Your battery is partly charged when you buy your device It may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the charger cable to a power source such as a USB port or a charger Y...

Page 15: ...e battery Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming When you re not using the Internet you can save power by disabling all mobile data connections from the Notification panel by dragging down the status bar This setting does not prevent your device from transmitting data over other wireless networks Turn off Bluetooth and Wi Fi connections when you don t need these features You can tur...

Page 16: ...tivated To deactivate STAMINA mode 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Power management 3 Tap next to STAMINA mode To change the settings for STAMINA mode 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Power management 3 To open the settings menu tap STAMINA mode 4 Add or remove applications as desired 5 When you re finished tap Done Estimating the standby time of your device ...

Page 17: ...photo from the lock screen 1 To activate the screen briefly press the power key 2 To activate the camera swipe to the left in the upper part of the screen 3 After the camera opens tap To add a new pane and widget when the screen is locked 1 To activate the screen briefly press the power key 2 Swipe to the right then tap to add a new pane 3 Find and tap the widget that you want to add You can only ...

Page 18: ...rea on your Home screen until the device vibrates 2 Flick left or right to browse the panes then tap To delete a pane from your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete then tap Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen For example the WALKM...

Page 19: ...kground theme To view customisation options from the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and customisation options appear on the screen To add a shortcut to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates 2 Tap Apps Shortcuts 3 Select a shortcut You can add an application shortcut directly from the App...

Page 20: ...pplication screen Application screen The Application screen which you open from your Home screen contains the applications that come pre installed on your device 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 To browse the Applica...

Page 21: ...all app that you want to open A small app window appears To close a small app Tap on the small app window To move a small app When the small app is open touch and hold the top left corner of the small app then move it to the desired location To minimise a small app When the small app is open touch and hold the top left corner of the small app then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of...

Page 22: ... order is selected To uninstall an application from the Application screen 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Tap then tap Uninstall All uninstallable applications are indicated by 3 Tap the application that you want to uninstall then tap Uninstall Status and notifications The status bar at the top of your screen shows what s going on in your device To the left you get notifications when there is somet...

Page 23: ...tification and flick left or right To clear the Notification panel From the Notification panel tap Clear Setting your device from the Notification panel You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic device settings For example you can turn on Wi Fi To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel 1 Drag the status bar downwards 2 Tap To adjust sound setting...

Page 24: ...oards and input methods to type text containing letters numbers and other characters 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...

Page 25: ... 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 ente...

Page 26: ...d entering a word A word is suggested based on the letters you have traced If necessary select the correct word in the candidate bar 3 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 4 If the Space between ...

Page 27: ...earance Keyboard layout 4 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 to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list When appears in the Phonepad tap the on screen key for...

Page 28: ...u 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 To enable voice input 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard or the Phonepad tap or 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings 3 Mark the Google voice typing key check...

Page 29: ...ideo press the volume key up or down Adjusting the sound settings You can adjust several sound settings For example you can set your device to silent mode so that it doesn t ring when you re in a meeting To set your device to vibrate mode Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar You can also press and hold down the power key and then tap in the menu that opens to set your device t...

Page 30: ...ne ringtone 3 Select a SIM card 4 Select a ringtone 5 To confirm tap Done To enable touch tones 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound 3 Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes To select the notification sound 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound Notification sound 3 Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive 4 Tap Done Screen ...

Page 31: ...if alarms are activated Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption To turn on Airplane mode 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More 3 Mark the Airplane mode checkbox You can also press and hold down the power key and then select Airplane mode in the menu that opens Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound output that comes from the speakers in your device usi...

Page 32: ...rase 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 device to a computer on page 98 Using a headset Use the accessories provided with your device or other co...

Page 33: ... Point Names APNs An APN is used to establish data connections between your device 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 Drag the status bar d...

Page 34: ...ap OK 5 To set the data usage limit drag the corresponding line to the desired value Once your data usage reaches the set limit data traffic on your device will be turned off automatically To control the data usage of individual applications 1 Drag the status bar downwards then tap 2 Find and tap Data usage 3 Find and tap the desired application 4 Mark the Restrict background data checkbox 5 To ac...

Page 35: ...rd 4 Tap Network operators 5 Tap Search mode Manual 6 Select a network If you select a network manually your device will not search for other networks even if you move out of range of the manually selected network To activate automatic network selection 1 Drag the status bar downwards then tap 2 Find and tap More Mobile networks 3 Select a SIM card 4 Tap Network operators 5 Tap Search mode Automat...

Page 36: ...mation To download a free application 1 In Google Play find an item you wish to download by browsing categories or by using the search function 2 Tap the item to view its details and follow the instructions to complete the installation To download a paid application 1 In Google Play find an item you wish to download by browsing categories or by using the search function 2 Tap the item to view its ...

Page 37: ... Apps 4 Tap the desired application 5 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 device By default your device 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 p...

Page 38: ...alls the other SIM card is disabled automatically 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 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 cal...

Page 39: ...t of the screen 3 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 You can also call a number by tapping Call back To add a number from the call log to your contacts 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Phone The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen 3 Touch and hold the number then tap Add to ...

Page 40: ...y call you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call contact your network operator To make a conference call 1 During an ongoing call tap 2 Dial the number of the second participant and tap Call After the second participant answers the first participant is put on hold 3 Tap to add the second participant...

Page 41: ...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 1 Drag the status bar downwards then tap Call settings 2 Find and tap General Reject call with message 3 Tap the message that you want to edit then make the necessary changes 4 Tap OK Forwarding calls Yo...

Page 42: ...mber then tap Done To turn off the mutual call forwarding function 1 Drag the status bar downwards then tap Dual SIM settings 2 Drag the slider beside Call forward mutually to the left to turn off the mutual call forwarding function 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 ...

Page 43: ...n tap Call settings 2 Select a SIM card 3 Tap Fixed dialling numbers FDN list 4 If there are no contacts on your SIM card tap 5 Enter the desired information then tap Save 6 If necessary enter a PIN2 and tap Save 43 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 44: ...age 103 To synchronise contacts on your device with a synchronisation account 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap then tap Settings Accounts sync 3 If you have already set up a synchronisation account and you want to sync with that account tap the account then tap and tap Sync now Other methods for transferring contacts Depending on the capabilities of your old device you can use a memory c...

Page 45: ... screen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact you want to link with another contact 3 Press then tap Link contact 4 Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact then tap OK to confirm The information from the first contact is merged with the second contact and the first contact is no longer displayed in the Contacts list To separate linked contacts 1 From your Home screen tap...

Page 46: ...lect an option under Ringtone 4 When you are finished tap Done 5 Tap Done To delete contacts 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete 3 To delete all contacts tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu then select Mark all 4 Tap then tap OK To edit contact information about yourself 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap Myself then tap ...

Page 47: ...ia 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 device 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 Favourites and groups You can mark contacts...

Page 48: ...ap then select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions Backing up contacts You can use a memory card or a SIM card to back up contacts To export all contacts to a memory card 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap then tap Export contacts SD card 3 Tap OK To export contacts to a SIM card 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap then tap Export contacts 3 Select the...

Page 49: ...ing recipients tap Done 5 Tap Write message and enter your message text 6 If you want to add a media file tap and select an option 7 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 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap the desired conversation 3 If the message is not...

Page 50: ...file you want to save then select the desired option To star a message 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap the conversation you want to open 3 In the message you want to star tap 4 To unstar a message tap To view starred messages 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Press then tap Starred messages 3 All starred messages appear in a list To search for messages 1 From your...

Page 51: ...n To start Google Talk 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Talk To reply to an instant message with Google Talk 1 When someone contacts you on Google Talk appears in the status bar 2 Drag the status bar downwards then tap the message and begin to chat 51 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 52: ...e Active Sync as the account type 5 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 You can set up more than one email account To set an email account as your default account 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap 3 Press then tap Settings 4 Tap the account yo...

Page 53: ...tup guide the first time you start your device Or you can go online and create an account at www google com accounts To open the Gmail application 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Gmail Using email To create and send an email message 1 Make sure that you have set up an email account 2 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email 3 If you are using several email accounts tap at the to...

Page 54: ...u want to check 3 Find and tap the desired message in your email inbox 4 Tap the name of the sender 5 Tap Save when you are prompted to add the name to your contacts 6 Select an existing contact or tap Create new contact if you want to create a new contact 7 Edit the contact information and tap Done To reply to an email message 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap The inbox of your default e...

Page 55: ...of your default email account appears If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone tap the bar containing then select the account you want to check 2 Mark the checkboxes for the emails you want to select 3 When you are finished tap one of the icons in the tool bar to for example move the selected emails to another folder To change the inbox check frequency 1 From y...

Page 56: ...5 Go to the next song in the current play queue or fast forward 6 Total time length of the song 7 Elapsed time of current song 8 Progress indicator drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 9 Play Pause button 10 Go to the previous song in the current play queue or rewind Transferring media files to your device Before using the WALKMAN application it s a good idea to trans...

Page 57: ...frequency band buttons up or down To adjust the sound automatically tap and select a style To turn on the surround sound 1 When the WALKMAN application is open tap 2 Tap Settings Sound enhancements Settings Surround sound VPT 3 Select a setting then tap OK to confirm To view the current play queue While a song is playing in the WALKMAN application tap Play queue To minimise the WALKMAN application...

Page 58: ...t you are listening to by tapping the infinite button The infinite button also gives you access to related content such as 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 The accuracy of search results may vary To get more information about an artist or song When a song is playing in the WALK...

Page 59: ...nloads the latest available album art and song information for your music The SensMe channels application is 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 songs into several categories or channels so you can select music that matches your mood or suits...

Page 60: ...music then select Playlists 2 Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete 3 Tap Delete 4 Tap Delete again to confirm You cannot delete default playlists WALKMAN application widget The WALKMAN application widget is a miniature application that gives you direct access to the WALKMAN application from your Home screen You need to add this widget to your Home screen before you can use it To add the ...

Page 61: ... popular searches in other regions tap Regions 3 Select a country or region 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 SMS or a social networking service You can also get more information about the track s artist To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application 1 After a...

Page 62: ...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 Open the TrackID application then tap History 2 Tap a track title then tap Delete 3 Tap Yes to confirm 62 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 63: ...evice 2 From your Home screen tap 3 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 To move between radio channels Flick your finger up or down along the frequency band To select the radio...

Page 64: ...earch for radio channels 1 When the radio is open press 2 Tap Search for channels The radio scans the whole frequency band and all available channels are displayed Sound settings 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 speaker if desired To switch the ra...

Page 65: ... then select TrackID 2 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 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 65 This is an Internet version of this pu...

Page 66: ...camera 9 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons 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 Activa...

Page 67: ...ndicated 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 To turn on face detection 1 Activate the camera 2 Tap the icon on the top left of the screen then select Normal 3 To display all settings tap 4 Tap Focus mode Face detection To take a photo usi...

Page 68: ...fter you confirm your settings press to return to the camera screen 6 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 Using still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings 1 Activate the camera 2 To display all settings tap 3 Select the setting that you want to adjust then edit as desired...

Page 69: ... photo without holding the device 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 i...

Page 70: ... 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 HDR Use the HDR High Dynamic Range setting to take a photo against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is...

Page 71: ...nts of the hand 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 ca...

Page 72: ... record a video using the camera key 1 Activate the camera 2 To start recording a video press the camera key 3 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 Activate the camera 2 Point the camera towards the subject 3 Tap to start recording 4 Tap to stop recording Shoot your videos in landsc...

Page 73: ...shoot videos manually Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds Landscape Use for videos of landscapes The camera focuses on distant objects 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...

Page 74: ...ep mode Launch only still camera By pressing and holding down the camera key the still camera is launched from sleep mode Launch and record video By pressing and holding down the camera key the first video is shot immediately after the camera video camera is launched from sleep mode Launch only video camera By pressing and holding down the camera key the video camera is launched from sleep mode Of...

Page 75: ...device steady The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand Geotagging Tag videoss with details of where you took them On When geotagging is turned on the approximate geographical location is added to videos when you take them To use geotagging you must enable location features from the Settings menu For geotags to be added to a video the location must be determined befo...

Page 76: ... to a removable SD card or to your device s internal storage Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card 76 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 77: ...re information see Connecting your device to a computer on page 98 Album tab overview The following tabs are available in Album Pictures view all photos and videos saved on your device My albums view your online albums and your geotagged photos and video clips on a world map To open Album 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Album If the screen orientation does not change automatically when ...

Page 78: ...wing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album tap then tap Select items 2 Tap the items you want to work with Selected items are indicated by a blue frame 3 Use the tools in the toolbar at the top of the screen to work with your selected items 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 Viewing photos and vid...

Page 79: ... the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways mark the Auto rotate screen checkbox under Settings Display To view content in list view in the My SD card tile 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Album My albums My SD card 3 Tap a folder that you want to open The folder s content appears in a chronologically ordered grid Videos are indicated by 4 Tap...

Page 80: ... To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it tap Save The original uncropped version remains on your device To use a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Use as 2 Select an option from the list that appears 3 Follow the relevant steps to use the photo To edit a photo When you are viewing a photo tap then tap Edit photo To share a photo 1 When you a...

Page 81: ...1 When a video is playing tap then tap Share 2 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 In Album find the video you want to delete 2 Touch and hold the vid...

Page 82: ...mber 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 view geotagged photos on a globe in Album 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Album My al...

Page 83: ...friends have uploaded to online services such as Picasa and Facebook You can view comments from your friends and add your own comments as well Overview of online services 1 Active online service 2 Name of online album 3 Number of items in the online album 4 Refresh 5 View menu options To view and add comments to online album content 1 When viewing a photo from an online album tap the screen to dis...

Page 84: ...ll shortcut items 4 Browse content on other connected DLNA Certified devices 5 Video file tap to play Video Unlimited may not be available in all countries or regions Using Movies To play a video in Movies 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies 2 Find and tap the video that you want to play If the video is not displayed on the screen tap All in the My Collection tab then find and tap...

Page 85: ... if you mark the Get video details checkbox under Settings Data transmission charges may apply If the downloaded information is not correct search again using different keywords To clear information about a video 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies 2 Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the video that you want to edit 3 Touch and hold the video thumbnail then tap Clear in...

Page 86: ...tion 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 When the Video Unlimited application is open tap Creating a Video Unlimited account You need to create a Video Unlimited account if you want to buy or rent movies ...

Page 87: ...ard or on the internal storage Downloading of video is ongoing Downloading is paused Confirmation of successful purchase Rental countdown period has started Watching a video from Video Unlimited You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited account 87 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 88: ... http support google com chrome and click the Chrome for Mobile link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser Google Chrome is not available in all markets To open the web browser 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap 88 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 89: ...me screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings 3 Make sure that the Wi Fi function is on Tap Wi Fi 4 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 5 Tap a Wi Fi network to connect to it If you are trying to connect to a secure network you are asked to enter a password i...

Page 90: ...eckbox To view detailed information about a connected Wi Fi network 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Wi Fi 3 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 your device uses a mob...

Page 91: ... data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable Go to www android com tether to get the most current information To use your device as a portable Wi Fi hotspot 1 Drag the status bar downwards then tap More 2 Find and tap Tethering portable hotspot Set up Wi Fi hotspot 3 Enter the Network SSID for t...

Page 92: ...twork in order for content to be shared You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified devices on your device After you set up the sharing of content between devices you can for example listen to music files stored on your home computer from your device or view photos taken with your device s camera on a large screen TV Playing files from DLNA Certified devices on your device When you...

Page 93: ... the slider appears in the status bar Your device can now work as a media server 6 Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi Fi network as your device 7 A notification appears in the status bar of your device Open the notification and set the relevant access permissions for other devices The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used Refer to your clie...

Page 94: ...ur device 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Album 4 Browse to and open the file that you want to view 5 Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap and select a DMR device to share your content with The selected files start playing in chronological order on the device that you select 6 To disconnect from the DMR device tap and select your device The file stops playing on the DMR devic...

Page 95: ...nail of the contact appears 5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer 6 When the transfer is done the contact information is displayed on the screen of the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device To share a music file with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active 2 To open...

Page 96: ...een of the receiving device To select a wallet for use on your device 1 Make sure that the NFC function is on 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings More 4 Tap NFC security handler and select an option Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony such as a speaker or a headphone When establishing this kind of conne...

Page 97: ...et the device passcode You do not need to re enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously 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 device with several Bluetooth devices but you can only connect to one Bluetooth profile at the same time To pair your device with anot...

Page 98: ...ed confirm the transfer to the receiving device 9 Receiving device Accept the incoming item To receive items using Bluetooth 1 Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices 2 The sending device now starts sending data to your device 3 If prompted enter the same passcode on both devices or confirm the suggested passcode 4 When you are notified of an incoming ...

Page 99: ...etween your device 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 device 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 device In order to use thi...

Page 100: ...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 device and computer You can install and access Media Go from within the PC Companion application You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go application Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windo...

Page 101: ...e about different barcode types and about how to use NeoReader Select your personal settings such as language or country This information is used to personalise barcode content Also you can select preferences for how you use the NeoReader application Send a text message to invite a friend to download the NeoReader application Smart Connect Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in y...

Page 102: ...sory or when the time interval comes to an end If both these conditions are set the actions start either when you disconnect the accessory or when the time interval comes to an end 7 To save the event press To add a Bluetooth accessory you have to first pair it with your device To edit a Smart Connect event 1 Start the Smart Connection application 2 On the Events tab tap an event 3 If the event is...

Page 103: ... the Google account that you want to remove from the accounts list 4 Press then tap Remove account 5 Tap Remove account again to confirm Synchronising your corporate email calendar and contacts Access your corporate email messages calendar appointments and contacts directly from your device View and manage them just as easily as you would from a computer After setup you can find your information i...

Page 104: ...orate account 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Tap Email then tap 3 Tap Settings and select a corporate account 4 Tap Inbox check frequency and select an interval option To remove a corporate account 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Tap Settings Corporate then select the corporate account 3 Tap then tap Remove account 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm 104 This is an Internet version of this publicat...

Page 105: ...ur Home screen tap 2 Tap Settings Location services 3 Mark the GPS satellites checkbox 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...

Page 106: ... 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 device So it s a good idea to download and save maps to your device before you take a trip This way you can avoid high roaming costs Sony does not warrant the accura...

Page 107: ... add a new reminder for the event tap 5 Tap Done When the appointment time approaches your device plays a short sound to remind you Also appears in the status bar To view a calendar event 1 From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar 2 Tap the event you want to view To change the calendar settings 1 From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar 2 Press then tap Settings 3 Tap the setting you want to...

Page 108: ...tap Alarm clock 3 Tap next to the alarm you want to activate To delete an alarm 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Alarm clock 3 Touch and hold the alarm you want to delete 4 Tap Delete alarm then tap Yes To set the ringtone for an alarm 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Alarm clock 3 Tap the alarm you want to edit 4 Tap Advanced alarm settings and unmark the Style settings checkb...

Page 109: ...o set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Alarm clock then tap to select an alarm 3 Tap Advanced alarm settings then mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox 4 Tap Done To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze s min To turn off an alarm when it sounds Slide to the right 109 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for pri...

Page 110: ...2 Find and tap Update Centre 3 Select the desired application or system update and tap or tap to download all application updates Application updates launch automatically after download With system updates install the update manually after download Your device will then restart automatically after the installation is finished You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over mobi...

Page 111: ...ew software for it 4 Computer If a new software update is detected a popup window appears Follow the on screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates Sony Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from Bridge for mac Backing up and restoring device content Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of device content to your memory card or to an online storage account ...

Page 112: ...he device from accessing the network in your country To view your IMEI number Turn off your device then remove the battery cover and battery to view your IMEI number Open the phone dialer on your device and enter 06 To view your IMEI number in the device 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings About phone Status 3 Tap IMEI information SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SI...

Page 113: ...many times the SIM card becomes locked If this happens contact your service provider to get a new SIM card Setting a screen lock There are several ways to lock your device 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 From ...

Page 114: ...n lock 2 Enter your password and tap Next 3 Tap Swipe Finding your device There are several ways to find and protect your device if you ever lose it Using the my Xperia service you can Look for your device on a map Sound an alert which works even if the device is in silent mode Remotely lock the device and display your contact information on it Remotely wipe the internal and external memories on t...

Page 115: ...ycle it By doing so you will help us reuse its materials and components and you ll protect the environment too Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www sonymobile com recycle 115 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 116: ... 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 Enable the screen to switch orientation when you rotate your device You can also set the brightness font size wallpaper and light effects Storage Check out the available space on the internal storage ...

Page 117: ...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 STAMINA mode is activated Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth function is activated Connected to ano...

Page 118: ...ng data More undisplayed notifications 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...

Page 119: ...n by turn instructions View news stories and weather forecasts Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function Search for places for example restaurants and cafés Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos Use the subscription based Music Unlimited application to access millions of songs over a mobile data connection or Wi Fi connection Opt...

Page 120: ...vices 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...

Page 121: ...ngs 41 waiting 40 camera 66 68 73 closing 66 controls 66 face detection 67 geotagging 68 icons 73 overview 66 recording videos 72 screen 66 self portraits 67 settings 68 73 smile detection 68 Smile Shutter 68 taking photos 66 67 68 using the flash 67 video 72 viewing photos 67 viewing videos 72 zoom 67 caps lock 24 charging 14 chat 51 conference calls 40 connectivity 89 contacts backing up 48 copy...

Page 122: ...ettings 33 Microsoft Exchange synchronisation 103 Movies 84 clearing video information 85 settings 85 Multimedia Messaging Service MMS settings 33 music 32 56 60 adjusting volume 57 changing songs 57 deleting 62 downloading music information 59 hearing protection 60 My playlists 60 pausing a song 57 playing 57 purchasing 61 recommending 62 searching using TrackID 61 sending 58 sharing 61 shortcuts...

Page 123: ... camera 73 setup guide 11 sharing music 61 photos 80 shuffle music 59 silent mode 29 SIM card 112 exporting contacts to 48 importing contacts from 45 inserting 9 slideshow 79 Smart Connect 101 smile detection 68 Smile Shutter 68 SOS See emergency numbers 38 STAMINA mode changing settings 16 standby time estimating 16 status 117 bar 22 still camera 66 68 settings 68 support 110 Support application ...

Page 124: ...g 72 77 78 viewing movies 84 photos 67 videos recorded using the camera 72 voice input 28 voice recognition 28 voicemail 39 volume adjusting video 81 key 29 W WALKMAN application adding songs to playlists 60 creating playlists 60 deleting songs 57 minimising 57 overview 56 playing songs in random order 59 playlists 59 using 57 using the equaliser 57 WALKMAN application widget 60 wallpaper 20 web b...

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