Background and themes
Your device comes with a default background, but you can adapt the Homescreen
and lockscreen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring different
colors and patterns.
A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your
Homescreen and lockscreen.
Themes can include a wallpaper, a screensaver, title bars, and a sound scheme
that all fit together to create a unique look and feel for your device.
To change your wallpaper
1
Tap Settings > Wallpaper > Xperia Home.
2
Select a wallpaper and tap Apply. Select an option.
You can also use a photo as your wallpaper. Instead of selecting a wallpaper from the
option shown, tap Photos or Album. Choose a photo and tap Set wallpaper.
To set a theme
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device
vibrates.
2
Tap Themes.
3
Choose an option:
•
To use an existing theme, select the theme, then tap APPLY THEME.
•
To download a new theme, tap GET MORE THEMES.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
Screenshots you take are automatically saved in the Album application.
To take a screenshot
1
Long-press the power key until a prompt window appears.
2
Tap .
You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down
key at the same time.
To view your screenshot
1
Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel.
2
Tap the screenshot.
Notifications
Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar
notifications, as well as activities in progress like file downloads. Notifications
appear in the following places:
•
The status bar
•
The notification panel
•
The lock screen
•
The app icon
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