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- Page 1 User guide Xperia ™ E2104/E2105...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide................6 Overview..................... 6 Assembly.................... 7 Screen protection................9 Starting your device for the first time........... 9 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........10 Charging your device................ 10 Learning the basics..............12 Using the touchscreen..............12 Locking and unlocking the screen............. - Page 3 Sound, ringtone, and volume............35 SIM card protection ................. 36 Screen settings................. 37 Daydream..................37 Screen lock..................38 Language settings................39 Date and time................... 39 Enhancing the sound output............. 40 Typing text................... 41 On-screen keyboard................. 41 Phonepad..................42 Entering text using voice input............43 Editing text..................
- Page 4 Sending and receiving email messages..........61 Email preview pane................62 Organizing your email messages............63 Email account settings..............63 Gmail™.....................64 Music ...................65 Transferring music to your device .............65 Listening to music................65 Walkman® homescreen menu............66 Playlists.....................67 Sharing music................... 68 Enhancing the sound................
- Page 5 Smart apps and features that save you time......100 Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect....100 Travel and maps.................102 Using location services..............102 Google Maps™ and navigation............102 Using data traffic when traveling............104 Airplane mode.................104 Calendar and alarm clock............105 Calendar..................
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ E4 User guide for the Android™ 4.4.4 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 109 . -
Page 7: Assembly
1. Charging/Notification light 8. Headset jack 2. Front camera lens 9. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 3. Proximity/Light sensor 10. Main camera lens 4. Ear speaker 11. Camera light 5. Power key 12. Port for charger/USB cable 6. Volume/Zoom key 13. Loudspeaker 7. - Page 8 again. If you do not have a micro SIM card, or if your current SIM card does not contain a detachable micro SIM card, contact your service provider for information on how to collect or exchange your SIM card. To insert a memory card Remove the back cover.
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Page 9: Screen Protection
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to online accounts, and personalize your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away. -
Page 10: Why Do I Need A Google™ Account
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty. - Page 11 To charge your device Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up.
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Page 12: Learning The Basics
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. •... - Page 13 Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo, or a map. Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Page 14: Locking And Unlocking The Screen
Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and unlocking the screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. - Page 15 To go to the Home screen • Press To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.
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Page 16: Application Screen
Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download. To view all applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap Flick left or right on the Application screen. -
Page 17: Navigating Applications
Navigating applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites bar, and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background. -
Page 18: Widgets
To open a small app To make the favorites bar appear, press Tap the small app that you want to open. You can open several small apps at the same time. To close a small app • on the small app window. To download a small app From the favorites bar, tap , then tap... -
Page 19: Shortcuts And Folders
To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. -
Page 20: Background And Themes
Access an application using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. -
Page 21: Taking A Screenshot
To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes, then select a theme. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. To change the wallpaper for the lockscreen From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 22: Status And Notifications
To record your screen when the front camera is activated When the record screen window is open, tap to make front camera screen recording window appears. To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap To stop recording, tap the timer, then tap To deactivate the front camera screen recording window, tap When the front camera screen recording window opens, drag to resize the window, and... -
Page 23: Icons In The Status Bar
Icons in the status bar Status icons Signal strength No signal Roaming GPRS is available EDGE is available 3G is available Mobile data network is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data Battery status The battery is charging... - Page 24 To manage status bar icons From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Status bar icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar. Notification icons New text message or multimedia message Missed call Call ongoing Call forwarding is turned on...
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Page 25: Application Overview
Application overview Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages and manage bookmarks, text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments. -
Page 26: Downloading Applications
Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet ®... -
Page 27: Internet And Networks
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To browse with Google Chrome™... -
Page 28: Wi-Fi
To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names > Tap Name and enter a name as desired. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information as required. - Page 29 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
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Page 30: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy From the Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap , then tap Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. Select an option. Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways: •... -
Page 31: Selecting Mobile Networks
amount of data sent and received (megabytes or gigabytes), and it can be charged per- use or as part of a data package. To turn data traffic on or off From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off. -
Page 32: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)
To select another network manually From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers. Tap Search mode, then select Manual. 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. -
Page 33: Synchronizing Data On Your Device
Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with online accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™, and Twitter™. You can synchronize data automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function. - Page 34 To change the settings of an EAS account From your Homescreen, tap Tap Mail, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Homescreen, tap Tap Mail, then tap .
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Page 35: Basic Settings
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Homescreen, tap Tap Settings. -
Page 36: Sim Card Protection
To set a ringtone From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Select an option from the list or tap to select a music file saved to your device. To confirm, tap Done. To select the notification sound From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 37: Screen Settings
Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness. Unmark the Adapt to lighting conditions checkbox if it is marked. Drag the slider to adjust the brightness. Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance. To set the screen to vibrate on touch From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 38: Screen Lock
Screen lock There are several ways to lock the screen. The security level of each lock type is listed below in order of weakest to strongest: • Swipe – no protection, but you have quick access to the Homescreen • Bluetooth Unlock –... -
Page 39: Language Settings
To create a screen lock pattern From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern. Follow the instructions on your device. If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must wait 30 seconds and then try again. -
Page 40: Enhancing The Sound Output
For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality. Using xLOUD™ technology Use xLOUD™ audio filter technology from Sony to enhance the speaker volume without sacrificing quality. Get a more dynamic sound as you listen to your favorite songs. -
Page 41: Typing Text
Typing text On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed keyboard instead. -
Page 42: Phonepad
To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced. -
Page 43: Entering Text Using Voice Input
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. •... -
Page 44: Personalizing The Xperia Keyboard
To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text. To edit text Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. -
Page 45: Calling
Calling Making calls Making calls overview You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. -
Page 46: Receiving Calls
To make an international call From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Phone. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros) and phone number, then tap To add a direct dial number to your Homescreen Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. -
Page 47: Ongoing Calls
To reject a call with the answering machine • When an incoming call arrives, drag Response options upward, then select Reject with Answering Machine. To set a time delay for automatic answering From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Answering Machine. Tap Pick up after. -
Page 48: Using The Call Log
Enter numbers during a call Turn on the loudspeaker during a call Put the current call on hold or retrieve the call Open your contacts list Mute the microphone during a call End a call To change the ear speaker volume during a call •... -
Page 49: Restricting Calls
To turn off call forwarding From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call > Call forwarding. Select an option, then tap Disable. Restricting calls You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls. -
Page 50: Conference Calls
To switch between multiple calls • To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap Switch to this call. Conference calls With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more people. - Page 51 To make an emergency call From your Homescreen, tap Find and Tap Phone. Enter the emergency number and tap . To delete a number, tap You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls are barred.
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Page 52: Contacts
A USB cable for your old device. You may not need your old device. For iOS devices, you can connect directly to iCloud or use a local backup. For previously owned Sony devices you can use local backups. To transfer contacts to your new device ®... -
Page 53: Searching And Viewing Contacts
® To import contacts using Bluetooth technology ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. -
Page 54: Adding And Editing Contacts
To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears in the list. -
Page 55: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information
To edit contact information about yourself From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap Done. To create a new contact from a text message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap >... -
Page 56: Favorites And Groups
To add a new ICE contact From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add this contact to. -
Page 57: Sending Contact Information
To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups you want to add the contact to. Tap Done. -
Page 58: Messaging And Chat
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia Internet and MMS messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See settings on page 27 . -
Page 59: Organizing Your Messages
To read a received message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Tap the desired conversation. If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message. All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. To reply to a message From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap... -
Page 60: Calling From A Message
Calling from a message To call a message sender From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation. To save a sender's number as a contact From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap > Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. -
Page 61: Email
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Mail. -
Page 62: Email Preview Pane
To read your email messages From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Mail. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to check all , then tap Combined inboxin the drop down your email accounts at once, tap menu. -
Page 63: Organizing Your Email Messages
To change the email preview pane settings , then find and tap Mail. From your Homescreen, tap Tap , then tap Settings > Split view. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To read email messages using the preview pane Make sure the preview pane is activated. -
Page 64: Gmail
To change the inbox check frequency From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Mail. Tap , then tap Settings. Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency. Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an option. To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account , then find and tap Mail. -
Page 65: Music
Managing files using a computer on page 114 . • If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organize your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. To learn more and download the Media Go™... -
Page 66: Walkman® Homescreen Menu
Walkman® homescreen Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Walkman® homescreen menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the Walkman® application Return to the Walkman® music player screen To play a song using the Walkman® application From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right. -
Page 67: Playlists
To return to the Walkman® homescreen • When the Walkman® homescreen menu is open, tap Home. • When the Walkman® homescreen menu is open, tap on the screen to the right of the menu. To update your music with the latest information From the Walkman®... -
Page 68: Sharing Music
To delete a playlist Open the Walkman® homescreen menu, then tap Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Delete again to confirm. You cannot delete smart playlists. Sharing music To share a song From the Walkman®... - Page 69 View TrackID™ options Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the TrackID™ homescreen menu Identify the music that you are listening to 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.
- Page 70 To delete song from the track history Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History. Touch and hold the name of the song that you want to delete, then tap Delete. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Page 71: Fm Radio
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. -
Page 72: Favorite Radio Channels
To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap , then select TrackID™. -
Page 73: Camera
Camera Taking photos and recording videos Zoom in or out Main camera screen View photos and videos Take photos or record video clips Go back a step or exit the camera Change capturing mode settings Access camera settings and shortcuts Front camera To take a photo from the lock screen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key... -
Page 74: Face Detection
To use the zoom function • When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down. • When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen. To record a video Activate the camera. Point the camera toward the subject. -
Page 75: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos
To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically. - Page 76 Auto scene recognition Auto scene recognition mode detects the conditions you are shooting in and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photo possible. Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for photos and videos.
- Page 77 Portrait retouch You can use the Portrait retouch feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait photos as you take them to ensure the best results. You can also use the Magic beam setting to brighten and smoothen the subject's skin while adding a spotlight pattern for the eyes. To use the Portrait retouch feature Activate the camera.
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Page 78: Still Camera Settings
Data storage You can choose to save your data either 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. White balance This function adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. - Page 79 VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Self timer With the self-timer you can take a 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.
- Page 80 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
- Page 81 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. Red-eye reduction Reduces the red color of eyes when taking a photo. The flash is turned off.
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Page 82: Video Camera Settings
Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their glory. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Tap one of the settings icons on the screen. To display all settings, tap . - Page 83 Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types.
- Page 84 The Scene selection feature is off and you can 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.
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Page 85: Photos And Videos In Album
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Tap the icon to open the Album home screen menu View menu options A slideshow of all your images, or the ones you added to favorites... -
Page 86: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos
To watch a slideshow of your photos When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album. Tap a photo to end the slideshow. To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap >... -
Page 87: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application
To delete a photo or video When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . Tap Delete. To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select items. -
Page 88: Editing Videos With The Movie Creator Application
To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. > Crop. Select an option. To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the squares at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame. -
Page 89: Album Homescreen Menu
To unhide a photo or video In Album, drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap Hidden. Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . Tap Don't hide. -
Page 90: Viewing Your Photos On A Map
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. Enter your comments in the input field, then tap Post. To "Like"... - Page 91 To view geotagged photos on a map From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places. Tap the photo that you want to view on a map. To view geotagged photos on a globe From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Album.
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Page 92: Videos
Videos Watching videos in the Movies application Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. 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 93: Transferring Video Content To Your Device
To change the sound settings while a video is playing While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap , then tap Sound settings. Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate. When you're finished, tap OK. -
Page 94: Connectivity
Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use the Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favorite photos from the comfort of your couch. - Page 95 To play a shared track on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the Walkman® home screen to the right, and tap Devices. Select a device from the list of connected devices.
- Page 96 To set access permissions for a pending device From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings. Select a device from the Pending devices list. Select an access permission level. To change the name of a registered device From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
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Page 97: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
To play a music track from your device on a DMR device Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then tap the track. - Page 98 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. ®...
- Page 99 ® 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 device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.
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Page 100: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time
Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset. - Page 101 Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch, and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected devices show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each device.
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Page 102: Travel And Maps
Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®... - Page 103 When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data is transferred to your device. So it's a good idea to save a map and make it available offline before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs. The Google Maps™...
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Page 104: Using Data Traffic When Traveling
Using data traffic when traveling When you travel outside of your home cellular network, you might need to access the Internet using cellular data traffic. In this case, you need to activate data roaming on your device. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. To activate or deactivate data roaming From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 105: Calendar And Alarm Clock
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. -
Page 106: Alarm And Clock
To display national holidays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. From your Homescreen, tap Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To display birthdays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. - Page 107 Turn an alarm on or off View options Add a new alarm To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings.
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Page 108: Support And Maintenance
Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data. -
Page 109: Updating Your Device
To read more about how to use the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features. To use the Media Go™ application, you need one of these operating systems: •... -
Page 110: Finding A Lost Device
To download and install a system update from the Notifications panel Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel. Scroll down and select the desired system update, then tap Download. When the download is finished, tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. -
Page 111: Finding The Identification Number Of Your Device
To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to and sign in using either the Google™ account or the Sony Entertainment Network account that you have set up on your device. Finding the identification number of your device Your device has a unique ID (identification) number. - Page 112 To manage your battery consumption From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management > App power consumption. An overview appears showing applications that have high data traffic rates or that you have not used for a long time. Review the information, then act as required, for example, to uninstall an application or restrict its usage.
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Page 113: Memory And Storage
To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management , then tap STAMINA mode. Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated. Make sure that the Extended standby checkbox is marked, then tap Apps active in standby >... -
Page 114: Managing Files Using A Computer
To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card. Mark the file types you want to transfer to the memory card. Tap Transfer. -
Page 115: Backing Up And Restoring Content
To connect wirelessly to a paired device Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled by default. ® Make sure the Wi-Fi function is turned on. From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity. Select the paired device that you want to connect to, then tap Connect. - Page 116 To restore your data using a computer Make sure that the Xperia™ Companion software is installed on the PC or on the ® ® Apple computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Open the Xperia™ Companion software. Click Restore.
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Page 117: Running Diagnostic Tests On Your Device
• Identify installed software and provide useful details about your device. The Xperia™ Diagnostics application is pre-installed on most Android™ devices from Sony. If the Diagnostics option is not available under Settings > About phone, you can download a light version from Google Play™. -
Page 118: Recycling Your Device
To force the device to shut down Remove the back cover. Using the tip of a pen or a similar object, press the OFF button. Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button. To perform a factory data reset To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway. -
Page 119: Legal Information
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