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Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand
less battery power than the device's loudspeakers.
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Keep your device in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time
during which the device is connected to the network and is not being used.
To access the battery usage menu
1
From your
Home screen
, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
Battery
to see which installed applications consume
the most battery power.
To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen
1
From your
Home screen
, press .
2
Tap
Add
>
Widgets
>
Tools
.
3
Flick left to find and select the
Data traffic
widget. You can now turn on and off
your data connection more easily.
To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen
1
From your
Home screen
, press .
2
Tap
Add
>
Widgets
>
Tools
.
3
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
From your
Home screen
, tap .
2
Find and tap
Power Saver
.
3
Tap the icon next to the power saving mode that you want to activate.
To deactivate a power saving mode
1
From your
Home screen
, tap .
2
Find and tap
Power Saver
.
3
Tap the illuminated icon next to the active power saving mode to turn it off.
To change the settings for a power saving mode
1
From your
Home screen
, tap .
2
Find and tap
Power Saver
.
3
To open the settings menu, tap the name of a power saving mode.
4
Adjust the settings as desired to save power.
5
Tap .
To display power saver notifications
1
From your
Home screen
, tap .
2
Find and tap
Power Saver
.
3
Tap .
4
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.
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
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