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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ LT25c...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information..............6 Notice regarding use of your water resistant phone......7 IP (Ingress Protection) rating..............7 Android™ – what and why?............9 Applications..................9 Getting started................10 Assembly..................10 Turning the phone on and off ............12 Setup guide..................12 Screen lock..................12 Accounts and services..............13 Getting to know your phone............14 Phone overview................14 Using the keys.................15 Battery....................15...
  • Page 3 Communicating with your contacts..........45 Sharing your contacts..............45 Backing up contacts................46 Messaging..................47 Using text and multimedia messaging..........47 Text and multimedia message options..........48 Email.....................50 Using email..................50 Using email accounts...............53 Timescape™................54 Using Timescape™................54 Timescape™ settings..............55 Getting organised.................56 Calendar...................56 Alarm clock..................56 Synchronising data on your phone..........59 Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts..59 WLAN...................60 Before using WLAN................60...
  • Page 4 Taking photos and recording videos..........77 Camera controls overview...............77 Using the still camera..............77 Using the video camera..............84 Viewing photos and videos in Album...........88 Album tab overview.................88 Mobile BRAVIA® Engine..............88 Viewing photos and videos saved in the phone ......88 Viewing your online albums.............92 Playing video content in Movies..........94 Overview of Movies................94 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™...
  • Page 5 Applications overview..............114 User support................115 Troubleshooting.................116 My phone is not working as expected...........116 Resetting the phone...............116 I cannot charge the phone.............116 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging..116 The battery performance is low.............116 My wired headset does not work...........116 I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer, when using a USB cable..............117 I cannot use Internet-based services..........117...

  • Page 6: Important Information

    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.

  • Page 7: Notice Regarding Use Of Your Water Resistant Phone

    Notice regarding use of your water resistant phone In order for your phone to be water resistant, all covers must be firmly closed. Do not use your phone in the following conditions: >1m Ocean water Swimming Diving pool water* Hot water Sand/mud Other liquid chemicals...
  • Page 8 IP6X. Dust tight IPX6. Protected against heavy jet spray IPX7. Protected against the effects of immersion IPX8. Protected against submersion This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 9: Android™ - What And Why

    Android™ – what and why? An Android™ phone can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise it to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. You can also integrate applications on your Android™...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 11 Remove the battery cover and the battery. Insert the memory card into the phone, with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. To insert the battery • Insert the battery with the battery usage labels facing down and the connectors facing each other.

  • Page 12: Turning The Phone On And Off

    To attach the battery cover 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.

  • Page 13: Accounts And Services

    the touchscreen when you are not using it. On the lockscreen, you can still view notifications, for example, notifications of missed calls and messages that arrived since the phone was last locked. To activate the screen • Briefly press the power key To unlock the screen •...

  • Page 14: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 12 13 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 15: Using The Keys

    1. Front camera lens 10. Strap hole 2. Ear speaker 11. Main microphone 3. Proximity sensor 1 12. Camera lens 4. Headset connector 13. Second microphone 5. Light sensor 14. Connector for charger/USB cable 6. Notification light 15. Connector for charging dock 7.

  • Page 16: Notes On Usb Cable Usage And Battery Charging

    CDMA 2000 network (the test results are based on GSMA battery life test technology). Use only Sony branded original batteries intended for use with your mobile phone. If you use other batteries you may not be able to charge your phone.
  • Page 17 Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery power than the phone's loudspeakers. • Keep your phone in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during which the phone is connected to the network and is not being used.

  • Page 18: Using The Touchscreen

    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.
  • Page 19 • 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.

  • Page 20: Using The Lockscreen

    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.

  • Page 21: Home Screen

    To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key When the music player controls appear, tap 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.

  • Page 22: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. 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.

  • Page 23: Accessing And Using Applications

    To change your Home screen wallpaper 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 other sources to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours of the day.

  • Page 24: Recently Used Applications Window

    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.

  • Page 25: Status And Notifications

    Rearranging your Application screen Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences. To arrange applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen. and select an option. 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.
  • Page 26 To open the Notification panel • Drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards. To open a running application from the Notification panel • Tap the icon for the running application to open it. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel •...

  • Page 27: Phone Settings Menu

    To control the Bluetooth™ function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. To control the WLAN function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. Phone settings menu View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu.
  • Page 28 7 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 •...

  • Page 29: Chinese Input

    Using the Phonepad 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.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Volume

    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 •...

  • Page 31: Ringtone Settings

    To set the time manually 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.

  • Page 32: Memory

    To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep. 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 >...

  • Page 33: Using A Headset With Your Phone

    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.

  • Page 34: Controlling Data Usage

    Press and tap Save 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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 35: Mobile Network Settings

    To access data usage settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. To turn data traffic on or off 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.

  • Page 36: Data Roaming

    if you need detailed information about your subscription plan and data traffic charges. When data traffic is turned off, you can still use WLAN and Bluetooth™ connections. You can also send and receive multimedia messages. To turn off all data traffic From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 37: Calling

    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 UIM card inserted if you are within range of a network. To make an emergency call From your Home screen, tap Find and Tap Phone.

  • Page 38: Recent Calls

    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 •...

  • Page 39: Voicemail

    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.

  • Page 40: Call Settings

    Call settings 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.

  • Page 41: Contacts

    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 ®...

  • Page 42: Transferring Contacts Using Synchronisation Accounts

    Transferring contacts using an Apple® Mac® computer For detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from your old phone, go to www.sonymobile.com. Transferring contacts using synchronisation accounts ® Your phone works with popular online synchronisation accounts such as Microsoft ®...

  • Page 43: Contacts Screen Overview

    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 Shortcut tabs Tap a contact to view its details...

  • Page 44: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then 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 Local contact if you only want to use this contact in your phone.

  • Page 45: Communicating With Your Contacts

    To separate linked contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the linked contact you want to edit, then tap Tap Unlink contact. Tap OK. Favourites You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application.

  • Page 46: Backing Up Contacts

    To send a contact 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 From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press...

  • Page 47: Messaging

    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.

  • Page 48: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete a message 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. To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press...
  • Page 49 To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Settings. Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports. To view messages saved on the UIM card From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press...

  • Page 50: Email

    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.
  • Page 51 To read your email messages 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.
  • Page 52 To forward an email message From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to forward, then tap Tap Forward. Tap To and enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap to select a recipient from your contacts.

  • Page 53: Using Email Accounts

    To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account 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.

  • Page 54: Timescape

    Timescape™ Timescape™ collects all your communications into one integrated view. Events 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.

  • Page 55: Timescape™ Settings

    To view all communication with a contact in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Tap a tile for an event related to a contact. . 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.

  • Page 56: Getting Organised

    Getting organised Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. Tap Month, Week or Day to select an option. To view multiple calendars From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 57 To edit an existing alarm 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.
  • Page 58 To turn off an alarm when it sounds • Slide to the right. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 59: Synchronising Data On Your Phone

    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: •...

  • Page 60: Wlan

    WLAN Using WLAN you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. Before using WLAN To be able to browse the Internet using a WLAN connection you need to search for and connect to an available WLAN network and then open the Internet browser. The signal strength of the WLAN network may differ depending on your phone's location.

  • Page 61: Web Browser

    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.

  • Page 62: Managing Bookmarks

    To go to the previous page while browsing • Press 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. •...
  • Page 63 To bookmark a web page While you are viewing the web page, flick downwards on the screen to make appear. Press , then tap Save to bookmarks. If desired, edit the bookmark. When you're done, tap OK. To open a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search and address bar appear.

  • Page 64: Managing Text And Images

    Managing text and images To find text within a web page When you are viewing a web page, flick downwards on the screen to make appear. Press , then tap Find on page. Enter your search text. Characters that match your search get highlighted on the web page.

  • Page 65: Downloading From The Web

    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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap...
  • Page 66 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 When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make appear.

  • Page 67: Listening To Music With The "Walkman" Application

    Listening to music with the "WALKMAN" application Get the most out of your "WALKMAN" application. Listen to and organise music and audio books that you have transferred to your phone from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the "WALKMAN"...
  • Page 68 "WALKMAN" application overview Track name Artist name album name Browse the music Search all tracks saved on your phone Tap the infinite button to find related information online 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 –...
  • Page 69 To view the current play queue While a track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap Tap Play queue. To minimise the "WALKMAN" application • When the "WALKMAN" application is playing, tap to go to the previous screen, or tap to go to the Home screen.

  • Page 70: Using My Music To Organise Your Tracks

    Overview of My music Go back to the current track Browse by album Browse your music by artist Browse your favourite playlists Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels Browse all playlists Browse audio by track Using My music to organise your tracks Tap the My music tab in the "WALKMAN"...

  • Page 71: Managing Playlists

    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™...
  • Page 72 "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 "WALKMAN" application widget to your Home screen Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Find and tap WALKMAN.

  • Page 73: Identifying Music Using Trackid Technology

    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. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area.If you have problems using this application, see I cannot use Internet- based services on page 117.

  • Page 74: Using The Fm Radio

    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.

  • Page 75: Using Your Favourite Radio Channels

    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 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite.

  • Page 76: Identifying Radio Tracks Using Trackid

    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™ While the song is playing on your phone's FM radio, press , then select TrackID™.

  • Page 77: Taking Photos And Recording Videos

    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.

  • Page 78: Face Detection

    To take a photo by tapping the on-screen button Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, tap Tap Capturing method and select On-screen button if it is not already selected. Point the camera towards the subject. Tap the on-screen button .

  • Page 79: Using Still Camera Settings

    Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces Use Smile Shutter™ technology to photograph a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo. To turn on Smile Shutter™...
  • Page 80 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.
  • Page 81 Cloudy Adjusts 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.
  • Page 82 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.
  • Page 83 Smile Shutter™ Use the smile shutter 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. 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.

  • Page 84: Using The Video Camera

    Using the video camera To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, tap Tap Capturing method > Touch capture if it is not already selected. Tap the camera screen to start recording.
  • Page 85 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. The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.

  • Page 86: Shutter Sound

    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.
  • Page 87 Quick launch Quick launch settings let you activate the camera from sleep mode by tapping the screen. Launch and capture After you tap the screen, the camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured. Launch only (still camera) After you tap the screen, the camera is launched from sleep mode.

  • Page 88: Viewing Photos And Videos In Album

    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.
  • Page 89 Overview of Pictures tab Grid view of photos and videos. Switch to a list view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone. View menu options. Scroll up or down to view content. Tap a photo or video to view it. The date and number of items in the group below.

  • Page 90: Working With Photos In Album

    To view photos and videos in grid view 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.
  • Page 91 To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow. Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap .

  • Page 92: Viewing Your Online Albums

    To play a video 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.
  • Page 93 Active online service. Name of an online album. Number of items in the online album. Refresh. View menu options. To view and add comments to online album content When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap to view the comments.

  • Page 94: Playing Video Content In Movies

    Playing video content in Movies Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved on your phone. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network.
  • Page 95 To share a video When a video is playing, tap , 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 Make sure your phone has an active data connection.

  • Page 96: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved to your phone on other devices such as, for example, a TV, a computer, or a tablet. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and must be connected to the same WLAN network as your phone in order for content to be shared.

  • Page 97: Playing Files On A Digital Media Renderer Device

    To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices Connect your phone to a WLAN network. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap My music to open the music library. Press , then tap Media server. To turn on the Share content function, drag the slider.
  • Page 98 render, or play, content received from your phone. A DMR device can be, for example, a TV with DLNA function, or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher. The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used. Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information.

  • Page 99: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology

    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.

  • Page 100: Sending And Receiving Items Using Bluetooth™ Technology

    To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has the Bluetooth™ function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth™ devices appear in a list.
  • Page 101 To receive items using Bluetooth™ Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your phone. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.

  • Page 102: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer

    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.

  • Page 103: Using Location Services To Find Your Position

    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.

  • Page 104: Backup And Restore Application

    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: •...

  • Page 105: Managing Backup Records

    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. 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.

  • Page 106: Locking And Protecting Your Phone

    Locking and protecting your phone MEID number Every phone has a unique MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier) number. To view your MEID number 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 MEID number.

  • Page 107: Setting A 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 create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 108 To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password. Enter a password. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your password. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.

  • Page 109: Updating Your Phone

    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.
  • Page 110 To download the PC Companion application from your phone Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. When prompted, follow the instructions in the phone to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer. PC Companion can also be downloaded from www.sonymobile.com. To download software updates using a USB cable connection Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not already installed.

  • Page 111: Phone Settings Overview

    Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. More… 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 hotspot, or through USB tethering or Bluetooth™...

  • Page 112: Status And Notification Icons Overview

    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...
  • Page 113 An upcoming calendar event A song is playing Problem with sign-in/sync The storage card is full The WLAN connection is enabled and wireless networks are available The phone is connected to a computer with a USB cable Error message Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding on Downloading data...

  • Page 114: Applications Overview

    Applications overview Perform basic calculations Calculator Calendar Keep track of your appointments Take photos and record video clips Camera Email Send and receive emails Listen to the radio in your phone FM radio Gallery View your pictures and photos Send and receive text and multimedia messages Messaging OfficeSuite Browse and read text documents...

  • Page 115: 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.

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    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 UIM card. Then restart your phone. •...

  • Page 117: I Cannot Transfer Content Between My Phone And The Computer, When Using A Usb Cable

    The UIM card is not working properly. Insert your UIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact the nearest Sony service center. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. However, in an emergency, some network operators allow you to call the international emergency number 112.

  • Page 118: Recycling Your Phone

    Recycling your phone Got an old phone lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will help us reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too! Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www.sonymobile.com. This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 119: Legal Information

    (The SMS expense is upon the mobile fee bill from the operator) to the server of Sony Mobile Communications (China) Co., Ltd. once the phone is in use. Sony and any other 3rd party will not charge any additional cost of it.

  • Page 120: Index

    Index video ..............84 accounts ..............13 viewing photos ..........78 Exchange Active Sync® ........13 viewing videos ..........84 adjusting volume .............68 zoom ..............78 Airplane mode ............32 caps lock ..............27 alarm ................56 charging ..............15 Album ..............88 contacts ..............41 online albums ..........92 backing up ............46 opening ............88 copying ............46 pictures ............89...
  • Page 121 Home screen ............21 overview customising .............22 phone ..............68 icons ..............112 pausing a track ............68 in the camera ...........85 personal information ..........41 importing UIM contacts ...........42 phone improving photos with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine ..88 battery .............16 infinite button performance ............16 in Timescape™ ..........54 update ............109 Internet phonebook ..............41...
  • Page 122 rotating searching for track information .......73 photos .............91 sharing a track ..........73 using results ............73 using with the FM Radio .........76 screen ..............31 viewing artist info ..........73 cracked ............18 viewing charts ..........73 glass ..............18 transferring screen unlock pattern ........106 contacts ............42 warranty ............18 troubleshooting .............116 searching...
  • Page 123 zoom ................78 zooming photos .............90 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

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