Sony Ericsson XPERIA ACRO IS11S Basic Manual
Sony Ericsson XPERIA ACRO IS11S Basic Manual

Sony Ericsson XPERIA ACRO IS11S Basic Manual

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Illustrations and
Screenshots in
This Manual
Notes on
Cell Phone Use
Contents
Getting Ready
Learning the Basics
Making and
Answering Calls
Global Function
Character Input
Basic Manual
Contacts
Mail
Camera
Web Browser
TV (1Seg)
Applications
Viewing the
Setting Menu
Troubleshooting
Index

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  • Page 1 Illustrations and Screenshots in This Manual Notes on Cell Phone Use Contents Getting Ready Learning the Basics Making and Answering Calls Global Function Character Input Basic Manual Contacts Mail Camera Web Browser TV (1Seg) Applications Viewing the Setting Menu Troubleshooting Index...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the IS11S. Before using your IS11S, be sure to read the IS11S Basic Manual (this PDF manual) to ensure correct usage. After you have finished reading this manual, store this PDF manual and the printed manuals in safe places so you can retrieve them whenever you need them.
  • Page 3: Illustrations And Screenshots In This Manual

    Illustrations and Screenshots in This Manual Note on Illustrations ■ The illustrations in this manual may look different from the actual cell phone in shape, color and typeface. The key illustrations are also simplified as shown below. Note on Screenshots ■...
  • Page 4: Notes On Cell Phone Use

    Notes on Cell Phone Use Cell Phone Etiquette The cell phone always emits weak radio waves when power is on. Use the cell phone in an enjoyable and safe manner without forgetting to be considerate of others around you. ● Use of cell phones is not allowed in some places.
  • Page 5: Security Code And Passwords

    Security Code and Passwords You can use a security code and other passwords described below. Take care not to forget your security code and passwords, because they are required for performing various operations and using subscription services. ■ Security Code ①...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Illustrations and Screenshots in This Manual 1 Notes on Cell Phone Use Cell Phone Etiquette ... 2 Do Not Use the Cell Phone While Driving! ... 2 Security Code and Passwords ... 3 Contents Getting Ready Checking the Contents of the Box ... 6 Names of Parts ...
  • Page 7 Contacts Saving a Contact ... 31 Dialing from the Contacts ... 31 Editing Contacts ... 31 Mail Using C-mail ... 32 Creating and Sending C-mail Messages ... 32 Reading Received C-mail Messages ... 33 Using PC-mail ... 33 Using Gmail ... 34 Camera Photo Taking Tips ...
  • Page 8: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready Checking the Contents of the Box The box contains the cell phone and accessories. • IS11S (with warranty and battery pack cover) • スタートガイド (Start guide) (Japanese) • IS11Sのご利用にあたっての注意事項 (Cautions on using IS11S) (Japanese) 携帯電話の比吸収率などについて (Specific Absorption Rate of •...
  • Page 9: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts From the Front ■ ① ② ① ② ③ ③ ⑧ ⑧ ⑫ ⑫ ⑬ ⑬ ④ ④ ⑤ ⑤ ⑥ ⑥ ⑦ ⑦ From the Back From the Sides ■ ■ ⑨ ⑩ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑪...
  • Page 10 ① Proximity sensor Turns on or off the touch screen to prevent erroneous operation during a call. ② Ear speaker Allows you to hear the other party's voice etc. during a call. ③ Light sensor Adjusts screen brightness. Do not cover it with your fingers etc.
  • Page 11: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery pack before using the cell phone for the first time. • Use the included AC adapter cable when charging. •...
  • Page 12: Turning On Power

    Remove the USB plug of the microUSB cable from the USB port of the PC. Notification LED Notification LED AC Adapter AC Adapter Turning On Power p (hold down for at least one second) microUSB plug microUSB plug • The key unlock screen appears. Deactivate the key lock.
  • Page 13: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup The first time IS11S turns ON, the initial setting screen appears automatically. After setting the display language, "Setup guide" appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to set each function. English (United States) → 次へ (Next) • You can check the operations of main functions and initial settings.
  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing Microsd Memory Card

    Inserting/Removing microSD Memory Card You can save, move or copy data by inserting micoSD memory card (including microSDHC) into the IS11S. And you can copy contacts etc. to microSD memory card. • A microSDHC memory card (32GB) (sample) is inserted in the IS11S when purchased. •...
  • Page 15: Learning The Basics

    Learning the Basics Operating the Touch Panel The display of the IS11S is a touch panel. You can operate the IS11S by directly touching the screen. • Touch panel is designed for being touched lightly with fingers. Do not push it forcibly with a finger or press it with sharp objects (nail, ballpoint pen, pin, etc.).
  • Page 16: Operation While Using Functions

    Operation While Using Functions Frequently used operations for IS11S are described in this section. Selecting an Item ■ You can directly tap the screen to select a displayed item or icon. Displaying the Menu ■ Menu options can be displayed by pressing the menu key (t), or long-touching an entry field or item.
  • Page 17: Viewing The Home Screen

    Viewing the Home Screen Display indicators inform you of mail arrival, current settings, etc. The Home screen consists of five screens, the center screen and two for each side. The center screen is the default screen to operate the cell phone. Pressing y returns to the Home screen at any time.
  • Page 18 Icon Overview Bluetooth ® function connection request notification Upcoming calendar event Playing a track 1Seg activated Infrared communication in progress Osaifu-Keitai is locked. ® USB is connected. Software update notification or updating software microSD memory card unmounted, ready to be removed (reading and writing unavailable)/ microSD memory card removed Main Status Icons...
  • Page 19: Using The Notification Panel

    Status Description Flashing The battery level is not enough for activating the cell phone for turning on. Flashing While backlight is off, missed calls/New green email messages exist. Flashing A call is received. white Using the Notification Panel Notification icons are displayed in the Notification panel. You can check details of notification icons or start corresponding applications.
  • Page 20: Using The Applications Screen

    Set and manage IS11S functions from the setting menu. Personalizing Settings wallpaper and ringtone, security settings, initializing data, etc. are available. Switching the Home Screen ■ Slide/Flick the Home screen left or right to move to the neighboring Home screen. You can check the current position of the Home screen with the screen.
  • Page 21 Icon Application Overview View current location, find another locations and calculate Maps routes. Gmail Use Gmail. You can use Google Talk instant Talk messaging to chat with friends. Navigation Display Google Map Navigation. You can use information Places registered on Google Map. A communication tool to share and use your location information Latitude...
  • Page 22 Icon Application Overview View the latest information such life.episode™ as news or music.
  • Page 23: Making And Answering Calls

    Making and Answering Calls Making a Call From the Home screen, Phone Enter a phone number. • : Delete a digit of entered numbers (Long-touch): Delete all numbers • When calling to a fixed-line phone, you also need to enter the area code. Call →...
  • Page 24: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call While receiving a call, touch it to (right). • Start a call. Talk → End call • When the call ends, approximate call charge appears. When you missed a call • appears in the status bar. Slide the status bar downward and open the notification panel to view the receiving time, phone number or name registered in the Contacts, etc.
  • Page 25: Setting A Ringtone

    Setting a Ringtone You can set voice file in ".wav", ".m4a" or in other format which is transferred from Media Go or downloaded from the Internet as a ringtone. Settings screen → Sound → Phone ringtone/ Notification ringtone Select a ringtone → Done. Enabling Touch Tones Settings screen →...
  • Page 26: Global Function

    Global Function The IS11S supports Global Passport CDMA/GSM services. You can use your IS11S overseas without any additional application. Setting the Area Set an area where you use the IS11S. From the Home screen, t → Settings → Wireless & networks → Mobile networks → Global function →...
  • Page 27: Making A Call To Outside Country You Stay (Including Japan)

    Making a Call to Outside Country You Stay (Including Japan) You can make a call to Japan or another country from your travel destination. From the Home screen, Phone + (Long-touch "0") → Enter a country code, area code (city code), and phone number. Call...
  • Page 28: Character Input

    Character Input Use the software keyboard to enter characters. To display the software keyboard, tap a character input box in the character entry screen for adding contacts, creating a message, etc. Selecting Input Method You can select an input method (keyboard type) for IS11S. Character entry screen →...
  • Page 29 Main Functions of the Touch-Keys ■ Icon Description Each time you tap, the character mode switches Number → Hiragana/Kanji → Alphabet in order. あ: Hiragana/Kanji Aa: Double-byte alphabet/A: Double- byte alphabet 12: Single-byte number/1: Double-byte number Display a character mode switch window. Keyboard switch: (Long-touch) Character mode switch:...
  • Page 30: Entering Characters On The 12 Key Keyboard

    Entering Characters on the 12 key Keyboard Japanese characters can be entered in Kana input mode. <12 key keyboard> Main Functions of the Touch-Keys ■ Icon Description Each time you tap, the character mode switches Number → Hiragana/Kanji → Alphabet in order. あ: Hiragana/Kanji Aa: Single-byte alphabet/A: Double-byte alphabet...
  • Page 31 *2 In some screens such as the search box or mail account registration screen, 次へ (Next), 完了 (Done), 実行 (Execute), etc. appear. Flick input ■ Flick up/down/left/right to enter characters in each column of kana syllabary. Characters can be entered without repeatedly tapping the key.
  • Page 32: Entering Characters On The Japanese Syllabary Keyboard

    Entering Characters on the Japanese Syllabary Keyboard You can use the software keys arranged according to the Japanese syllabary to enter Japanese characters in Kana input mode. <Japanese syllabary keyboard> Main Functions of the Touch-Keys ■ Icon Description Tap to switch the character mode between Hiragana/Kanji and Number.
  • Page 33: Contacts

    Contacts Saving a Contact In the Contacts application, you can enter your information for your personal contacts, for example, phone numbers, mail addresses and web service accounts. → Contacts From the Home screen, • The first time you open Contacts, a setup wizard starts.
  • Page 34: Mail

    Mail With IS11S, you can use the following types of mail. ■ C-mail C-mail is a service that uses phone numbers as addresses to send or receive messages between cell phones. PC-mail ■ By using Email application, you can create an email account such as an au One email account, an Exchange ActiveSync account, a POP3 or IMAP compatible email account provided by general service provider, etc.
  • Page 35: Reading Received C-Mail Messages

    Reading Received C-mail Messages Receive C-mail. • When receiving C-mail from the C-mail center is completed, appears in the status bar. Slide the status bar downward. Tap the C-mail information you want to check. • C-mail is available for only receiving overseas. •...
  • Page 36: Using Gmail

    Sending PC-mail Messages ■ Email screen → New mail To → Enter a recipient. Subject → Enter a subject. Enter a message text. If necessary, Add attachment → Select an operation. • You can select attachment files from Add picture, Take photo, Add video, etc.
  • Page 37: Camera

    Camera You can take a photo or record a movie either by tapping the screen or by using the camera key (k). You can hold the camera horizontally or vertically to take a photo. For recording movies, screen display supports landscape only.
  • Page 38: Taking A Photo

    Taking a Photo k (hold down for at least one second) • to switch between the photo monitor screen and movie monitor screen. m: Zoom in/out • Shutter clicks and the shot image is automatically saved in the microSD card. •...
  • Page 39: Web Browser

    Web Browser Viewing Sites with Web Browser You can use a browser to view web pages just as you can on a PC. Displaying a Web Page From the Home screen, Browser • You can view the browser screen turning the IS11S sideways.
  • Page 40: Using Bookmarks/History

    Enter search keywords in the search bar. • As you enter, matching characters are highlighted in green. to return to the previous matched item/ to go to the next matched item. to close the search bar. Copying Text within a Web Page ■...
  • Page 41: Tv (1Seg)

    TV ( 1Seg) "1Seg", a mobile terrestrial digital television service in Japan, is available on the IS11S. Using the TV Antenna ■ Extend the antenna to receive stronger airwaves, when watching TV (1Seg). Stretch out the whip antenna until it stops. Whip antenna can be rotated by 360 degrees.
  • Page 42: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Switching orientation Portrait and landscape display are switched according to the orientation of the cell phone. Data broadcasting is displayed when in the portrait display mode. Volume adjustment Use m to adjust volume. Switching channels Flick the video image to the left/right to switch channels. Exit 1Seg Press x while watching 1Seg.
  • Page 43: Applications

    Applications Using Android Market With Android Market, you can directly access to useful applications or games, which you can download and install on the IS11S. And you can send feedback and comments about an application, or report objectionable application or incompatible application with the IS11S as an inappropriate content.
  • Page 44 Setting screen → Applications → Mark Unknown sources. Read the cautions appeared → OK. Deleting Installed Applications ■ Before deleting installed applications, back up contents related to the application that you want to save including data saved in the application. Some applications cannot be deleted.
  • Page 45: Viewing The Setting Menu

    From the Home screen, t → Settings Setting Menu List ■ Item Setting Connect the IS11S to another device or Sony Ericsson PC via USB connection or Wi-Fi. Make communication settings such Wireless & as Airplane mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth networks Mobile networks etc.
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Cannot turn on power by pressing p. Cannot make calls. Cannot receive calls. (out of range indicator) appears. Key/Touch panel operation is disable. Possible Cause/Remedy Is the battery pack charged? Did you hold down p for at least one second? Is power tuned on? Did you enter the phone number starting with the area code? Did you tap Call after entering phone number?
  • Page 47 Symptom Cannot operate the touch panel as intended. A warning to charge appears. Calls are answered automatically. A beep sound is heard from the earpiece and a connection cannot be made when making a call. Screen backlight goes off in a moment. The display is dim.
  • Page 48: Index

    Index Numeric 12 key keyboard …………………………………………… 28 1Seg ………………………………………………………… 39 Accessories …………………………………………………… 6 Android Market ……………………………………………… 41 Applications ………………………………………………… 41 Applications screen ………………………………………… 18 Battery pack ………………………………………………… 6 , 9 Battery pack cover …………………………………………… 7 Bookmarks ………………………………………………… 38 C-mail ………………………………………………………… 32 C-mail safety block ………………………………………...
  • Page 49 Icons ………………………………………………………… 15 Incoming history …………………………………………… 22 Initial settings ……………………………………………… 11 International call …………………………………………… 21 Japanese syllabary keyboard ……………………………… 30 Key lock ……………………………………………………… 10 Language …………………………………………………… 11 Mail …………………………………………………………… 32 C-mail ……………………………………………………… 32 Email ……………………………………………………… 33 Gmail ……………………………………………………… 34 PC-mail …………………………………………………… 33 Menu options …………………………………………………...
  • Page 50 Ringtone……………………………………………………… 23 Security code ………………………………………………… 3 Setting menu ………………………………………………… 43 Silent mode ………………………………………………… 22 Sound volume ……………………………………………… 23 Status bar …………………………………………………… 15 Status icons ………………………………………………… 16 Touch Panel ………………………………………………… 13 Basic operations ………………………………………… 13 Troubleshooting …………………………………………… 44 Turning on/off power ……………………………………… 10 TV (1Seg) ……………………………………………………...
  • Page 51: Radio Wave Exposure And Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Information

    0.92 W/kg* for data calls. Body worn measurements are made while the phone is in use and worn on the body with a Sony Ericsson accessory supplied with or designated for use with this phone. It is therefore recommended that only Ericsson and Sony Ericsson original accessories be used in conjunction with Sony Ericsson phones.
  • Page 52: Radio Frequency (Rf) Exposure And Specific Absorption Rate (Sar)

    Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) website at http://www.ctia.org. * In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.
  • Page 53: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    15 mm from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when properly used with an appropriate Sony Ericsson accessory and worn on the body. Use of the phone other than as tested may impact SAR and result in non-compliance with such RF exposure limits.
  • Page 54 When a power supply is connected there is a small drain of power. To avoid this small energy waste, disconnect the power supply when the product is fully charged. Use of charging devices that are not Sony Ericsson branded may pose increased safety risks. Battery New or idle batteries can have short-term reduced capacity.
  • Page 55 Ericsson call centre. Do not attempt to remove internal batteries. Internal batteries shall be removed only by a waste treatment facility or trained service professional. Disposing of the battery Check local regulations or call a Sony Ericsson call centre for information. Never use municipal waste.
  • Page 56: Fcc Statement For The Usa

    Deleting data from the phone memory does not ensure that it cannot be recovered. KDDI/Sony Ericsson does not warrant against recovery of information and does not assume responsibility for disclosure of any information even after a master reset.
  • Page 57: Industry Canada Statement

    Any change or modification not expressly approved by Sony Ericsson may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 58: Declaration Of Conformity For Cdma Soi11

    Declaration of Conformity for CDMA SOI11 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product Sony Ericsson type AAH-5880013-BV and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards EN 301 511:V9.0.2, EN 301 489-7:V1.3.1, EN...
  • Page 59: End User Licence Agreement

    Sony Ericsson and its third party suppliers and licensors retain all rights, title and interest in and to the Software. To the extent that the Software contains material or code of a third party, such third parties shall be beneficiaries of these terms.
  • Page 60: About Open Source Software

    Sony Ericsson offers to provide source code of software licensed under the GPL or LGPL or some other open source licenses allowing source code distribution to you...
  • Page 61 1250-0245.1 June 2011,1st Edition Sales: KDDI CORPORATION • OKINAWA CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY Manufactured by: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Japan, Inc.

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