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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia E dual ™ C1605/C1604...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information..............6 Android™ – what and why?............7 Getting started................8 Assembly....................8 Turning the phone on and off ............10 Setup guide..................11 Screen lock..................11 Accounts and services..............11 Getting to know your phone............13 Phone overview.................13 Using the keys..................14 Battery....................14 Using the touchscreen..............17 Home screen..................19 Accessing and using applications............21 Status and notifications..............23 Phone settings menu................25...
  • Page 3 Backing up contacts.................49 Messaging..................50 Using text and multimedia messaging..........50 Text and multimedia message options..........51 E-mail...................52 Using e-mail..................52 Using email accounts................55 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........55 Google Talk™ ................57 Getting started with Google Play™..........58 Downloading from Google Play™............58 Clearing your application data............58 Permissions..................59 Installing applications not from Google Play™...
  • Page 4 Identifying music using TrackID technology........83 Using TrackID™ technology results...........83 Using the FM radio...............85 FM radio overview................85 Moving between radio channels............85 Using your favorite radio channels.............86 Making a new search for radio channels..........86 Switching between the speaker and the handsfree......86 Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........86 Taking photos and recording videos..........87 Camera controls overview..............87 Adding the geographical position to your photos.......88...
  • Page 5 Updating your phone..............112 Updating your phone wirelessly............112 Updating your phone using a USB cable connection.......112 Phone settings overview............114 Status and notification icons overview........116 Status icons..................116 Notification icons................117 Application overview..............118 User support................120 Troubleshooting.................121 My phone is not working as expected..........121 Resetting the phone................121 I cannot charge the phone..............121 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging..121 The battery performance is low............121...

  • Page 6: Important Information

    Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before using your cell 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: Android™ - What And Why

    Android™ – what and why? Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customize them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Assembly To remove the battery cover Using your thumbs, slide the battery cover off the phone. • To insert a memory card • Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing down. To remove the memory card Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings >...
  • Page 9 To insert the SIM cards Do not insert an incompatible SIM card, for example, a micro SIM card, in the SIM card slot. Doing so could permanently damage your SIM card or your phone. • Remove the battery cover and the battery, then insert the SIM cards into the corresponding slots with the gold-colored contacts facing down.

  • Page 10: Turning The Phone On And Off

    To remove the battery Remove the battery cover. Place the tip of your finger into the opening on the bottom side of the battery and lift up the battery. To attach the battery cover Place the cover over the back of the phone, then fit it into the slots. Slide the cover downward.

  • Page 11: Setup Guide

    To turn off the phone Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens. In the options menu, tap Power off. Tap OK. It may take a while for the phone to shut down. Setup guide The first time you start your dual-SIM phone, a setup guide opens to explain and guide you through some basic settings about Dual SIM and some other basic phone functions.
  • Page 12 Facebook™ account Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family and colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your phone so that you can stay in touch from anywhere. SyncML™ account Synchronize your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™. View and manage contacts, calendar events and bookmarks from your phone just as easily as you would from a computer.

  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Phone

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

  • Page 14: Using The Keys

    1. Proximity sensor 10. Back key 2. Ear speaker 11. Touchscreen 3. Notification light 12. Camera lens 4. Volume/Zoom key 13. Second microphone 5. Power key 14. Headset jack (CTIA standard) 6. Camera key 15. Port for charger/USB cable 7. Menu key 16.

  • Page 15: Improving Battery Performance

    To charge the phone Plug the phone 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 phone, with the USB symbol facing down.

  • Page 16: Reducing Battery Consumption With Power Saver

    Use the Power Saver feature to reduce battery consumption. You can select the power • saving mode that best suits the way you use your phone. You can also customize the settings of each power saving mode. • Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar, and contacts) to synchronize manually.

  • Page 17: Using The Touchscreen

    To display power saver notifications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Power Saver. Mark the Status bar checkbox. Using the touchscreen A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen of your phone when you buy it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen.
  • Page 18 • 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 19: Home Screen

    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 20: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    To share an item from your Home screen Press to open your Home screen. Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications and widgets you like with your friends so they can download and use them.

  • Page 21: Accessing And Using Applications

    To add a shortcut to the Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add > Shortcuts. Find and select a shortcut. Add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and holding the application. To move an item on the Home screen Press to open your Home screen.

  • Page 22: Opening And Closing Applications

    The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left and right to view all content. To open the Application screen • From your Home screen, tap To browse the Application screen Open the Application screen, then flick right or left. •...

  • Page 23: Status And Notifications

    To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press A menu is not available in all applications. 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.

  • Page 24: Checking Notifications And Ongoing Activities

    Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such as the music player.

  • Page 25: Phone Settings Menu

    Setting your phone from the Notification panel You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic phone settings. For example, you can turn on Wi-Fi®. To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards.
  • Page 26 4 Enter a space 5 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes the writing language when more than one input language is selected. 6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input 7 Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.

  • Page 27: Using The Gesture Input Function To Write Words

    To select text Enter some text, then tap and hold the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. To edit text in portrait orientation When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until an application bar appears. Select the text you want to edit, and then use the application bar to make your desired changes.

  • Page 28: Using The Phonepad

    To enter text using the Gesture input function When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want to write. Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word. The phone suggests a word based on the letters you have traced.

  • Page 29: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language. Tap Keyboard layout and select an option. Remember the Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation. To enter text using the Phonepad When using the Phonepad, you can choose from two input options: •...

  • Page 30: Customizing Your Phone

    Customizing your phone Adapt the phone to your needs by adjusting, for example, your personal ringtone, phone language and your Privacy settings. Using multiple SIM cards The phone works with one or two SIM cards inserted. You get incoming communication to both SIM cards, and can select from which number you want to place outgoing communication.

  • Page 31: Time And Date

    To set the phone to silent mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Select Silent mode, then select Mute. To set the phone to vibrate mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Select Silent mode, then select Vibrate.

  • Page 32: Ringtone Settings

    Ringtone settings To set a phone ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Tap a SIM card name. Select a ringtone. Tap Done. To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 33: Memory

    To change the phone language From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language. Select an option. If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap the Settings icon .

  • Page 34: Using A Headset With Your Phone

    Formatting the memory card You can format the memory card in your phone, for example, to free up memory. This means that you erase all data on the card. All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backups of everything you want to save before formatting the memory card.

  • Page 35: Controlling Data Usage

    To download Internet and messaging settings From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings. Select the SIM card, or SIM cards, for which you want to download Internet and messaging settings. To view the current Access Point Name (APN) From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 36: Selecting Networks For Data Traffic

    To turn on data traffic From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Select a SIM card to enable a data network connection. If the mobile data network connection is not turned on, tap OFF beside Mobile data so that OFF changes to ON.

  • Page 37: Mobile Network Settings

    To enable or disable automatic switching of data traffic between SIM cards From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM card. Under Auto switch, mark or unmark the checkbox beside Data traffic. To set a data traffic period for your dual-SIM phone From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 38: Data Roaming

    To turn off all data traffic From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Unmark the Data enabled checkbox. Data roaming Depending on your network operator, it might be possible to allow mobile data connections via 2G/3G outside of your home network (roaming).

  • Page 39: 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 SIM 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 40: 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 Drag to the left across the screen.

  • Page 41: Voicemail

    Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually.

  • Page 42: Call Settings

    To make a conference call During an ongoing call, tap Dial the number of your second participant and tap If the second participant answers, the first call is put on hold. To add more participants, repeat steps 1 to 4. To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage.

  • Page 43: Forwarding Calls

    Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Select SIM card. Select a SIM card. Tap Call forwarding.

  • Page 44: 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 synchronize them with contacts saved in ®...

  • Page 45: Transferring Contacts Using Synchronization 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/support/contacts. Transferring contacts using synchronization accounts Your phone works with popular online synchronization accounts such as Google Sync™, ®...

  • Page 46: Contacts Screen Overview

    Contacts screen overview Tap this icon to create a contact Contact search field Tap a contact to view its details Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu Shortcut tabs Managing your contacts You can create, edit and synchronize your contacts in a few simple steps. You can select contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them in the phone.

  • Page 47: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact. and select the desired method for adding the contact picture. When you have added the picture, tap Done. You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Xperia™...

  • Page 48: Communicating With Your Contacts

    To view your favorite contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap Groups, then tap Groups You can assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to them from within the Contacts application. To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, touch and hold the contact that you want to assign to a group.

  • Page 49: Backing Up Contacts

    Backing up contacts You can use a memory card, a SIM card, or an online synchronization tool such as ® ® Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to back up contacts. To export all contacts to a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Back up contacts >...

  • Page 50: 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. The number of characters you can send in a single text message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.

  • Page 51: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete a message From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Tap the desired conversation. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Yes. To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.

  • Page 52: E-Mail

    E-mail 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 53 To receive email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check.
  • Page 54 To forward an email message From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check.

  • Page 55: Using Email Accounts

    To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Press , then tap Settings. If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to adjust. Tap Inbox check frequency and select an option. Using email accounts To add an extra email account in your phone From your Home screen, tap...
  • Page 56 To set up a Google™ account in your phone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account.

  • Page 57: Google Talk

    Google Talk™ You can use Google Talk™ instant messaging in your phone to chat with friends who also use this application. To start Google Talk™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk. To reply to an instant message with Talk When someone contacts you on Talk, appears in the status bar.

  • Page 58: Getting Started With Google Play

    Getting started with Google Play™ Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™...

  • Page 59: Permissions

    game. You might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messages in some applications. To clear all cache for an application From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. Tap Apps. Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache. Tap Clear cache.

  • Page 60: Playnow™ Service

    PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games, ringtones, and wallpapers. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before you download content Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you may need to have a memory card inserted in your phone to download content.

  • Page 61: Getting Organized

    Getting organized Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronize your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronizing data on your phone on page 65. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 62 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Set alarm. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Tap Time. Scroll up or down to adjust the time. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap OK.
  • Page 63 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Set alarm. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox, then tap OK. To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap .

  • Page 64: Scanning With The Neoreader™ Application

    Scanning with the NeoReader™ application Use your phone as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan. For example, you see a coat in a magazine ad and want to find the nearest retail outlet to buy it. If the ad contains a readable barcode, the NeoReader™ application uses this code to access mobile web content, such as a web page with more product information or a map of nearby outlets.

  • Page 65: Synchronizing Data On Your Phone

    Synchronizing data on your phone You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your phone from multiple email accounts, synchronization services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. Synchronizing your phone with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.

  • Page 66: Synchronizing With Facebook

    After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications. For you to access the functionality described above, your corporate information must be stored on a Microsoft® Exchange server. To set up corporate email, calendar, and contacts in your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...

  • Page 67: Synchronizing Using Syncml

    To set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Make sure that synchronization is turned on so that applications can synchronize data automatically. Tap Add account > Xperia™ with Facebook. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Facebook™...
  • Page 68 To set a synchronization interval From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account. Tap Account settings. Tap Sync interval and select an interval option. To remove a SyncML™ account from your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...

  • Page 69: Connecting To Wireless Networks

    Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your phone using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and access cheaper call and data rates. If your company or organization has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network with your phone.
  • Page 70 Advanced Wi-Fi® settings Before you add a Wi-Fi® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting in your phone. Wi-Fi® network status When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi® networks. You can also enable the phone to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi®...
  • Page 71 Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active To share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your phone. Using the USB cable that came with your phone, connect your phone to a computer. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 72: 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 between them easily. You can also request the desktop version of a web page if you don't want to view the mobile version.

  • Page 73: 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 74 Depending on your network operator, some bookmarks may be preinstalled on your phone. To bookmark a web page While you are viewing the web page, press 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 downward on the screen to make the search and address bar appear.

  • Page 75: Managing Text And Images

    Managing text and images To find text on a web page When you are viewing a web page, press Tap Find on page. Enter your search text. Characters that match your search get highlighted on the web page. Tap the up or down arrows to go to the previous or next highlighted item. to close the search bar.

  • Page 76: 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 Make sure that you have inserted a memory card in your phone before viewing any previously downloaded files (to the card).
  • Page 77 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, press Tap Settings >...

  • Page 78: Music

    Music Get the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to and organize music, audio books and podcasts that you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the music player, you can use the Media Go™ application.
  • Page 79 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 – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind Play/Pause button 10 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind To change tracks...

  • Page 80: Discovering Related Audio Content

    To share a track When browsing your tracks in the WALKMAN player library, touch and hold a track title. Tap Send. Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists this way. You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.

  • Page 81: Using My Music To Organize Your Tracks

    Browse your favorite playlists Collect links to music and music-related content that you and your friends have shared using online services Browse all playlists Browse audio by track 10 Browse by album Using My music to organize your tracks Tap the My Music tab in the Walkman™ player to get an overview of all the tracks you've saved to your phone's memory card.

  • Page 82: Walkman Player Widget

    To play tracks in random order In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC. and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a playlist. Open the album or playlist by tapping its name. to turn on Shuffle mode. Playlists The Walkman™...

  • Page 83: 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. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™ and you can view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for.
  • Page 84 To delete a track from the track history When the TrackID™ application is open, tap History. Tap a track title, then tap Delete. Tap Yes. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 85: 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 favorites. 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 86: Using Your Favorite Radio Channels

    Using your favorite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favorites. By using favorites you can quickly return to a radio channel. To save a channel as a favorite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favorite.

  • Page 87: Taking Photos And Recording Videos

    Taking photos and recording videos Take a photo or record a video with the camera in your phone. You can hold the camera horizontally or vertically. All photos and videos are saved automatically on the memory card. Share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service.

  • Page 88: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To view your photos and videos Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos are identified by In step 1, you can also flick the thumbnails from right to left and then select the one you want to view.

  • Page 89: White Balance

    Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Sports Use for taking photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring. Exposure value Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take.

  • Page 90: Tips On Using The Camera

    Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This applies only when focus mode is set to touch focus. Camera key only Take a photo only using the hardware camera key.
  • Page 91 To record a video by tapping the on-screen button Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, press Tap Capturing method, then select On-screen button if it is not already selected. Point the camera toward the subject. to start recording.

  • Page 92: Self Timer

    Exposure value This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light. White balance The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. Auto Adjust the color balance automatically to the lighting conditions.

  • Page 93: Viewing Photos And Videos In Album

    Viewing photos and videos in Album Use Album to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your phone camera, or to view similar content that you've downloaded or copied to the memory card. You can add geotags to your photos and videos, and then view them on a world map. In Album, you can also view photos and videos that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™...

  • Page 94: Working With Photos In Album

    Tap a photo or video to view it. Scroll up or down to view content. Switch to a list view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone. List view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone. Tap to return to grid view in the Pictures tab.
  • Page 95 To zoom a photo When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to • zoom out. • When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.

  • Page 96: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To delete a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Tap OK. Working with videos in Album Use Album to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or copied to your memory card.
  • Page 97 Overview of Maps tab The number of geotagged photos and videos. Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen. Search a location on the map.

  • Page 98: Viewing Your Online Albums

    To change the map view in Album • When viewing the map in Album, press , then select Classic view or Satellite view. Viewing your online albums In Album, you can view the photos and videos you've uploaded to online services, such as Picasa™...

  • Page 99: Playing Video Clips In Movies

    Playing video clips in Movies Use the Movies application to play movies that you’ve copied or downloaded to your phone. Movies also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info, and director details for each movie. You can share your favorite movies with friends, for example, via Bluetooth™...

  • Page 100: 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.

  • Page 101: 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 102 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 103: 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 104: Pc Companion

    To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled by default. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity. Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices. Tap Connect.
  • Page 105 To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. Phone: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears. Computer: Open the PC Companion application on the PC first. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™...

  • Page 106: Using Location Services To Find Your Position

    Using location services to find your position Use your phone to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wireless networks. Enable the wireless networks option if you only need your approximate location, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view of the sky, enable the GPS option.

  • Page 107: Using Google Maps™ To Get Directions

    To use Google Maps™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Maps. If you want to use Google Maps™, you have to enable one of the location methods available under Settings > Location services. To learn more about Google Maps™ •...

  • Page 108: Backing Up And Restoring

    Backing up and restoring Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to your memory card or online storage account. 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 109: Locking And Protecting Your Phone

    Locking and protecting your phone IMEI number Every phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country. To view your IMEI number Turn off your phone, then remove the battery cover and battery.

  • Page 110: Setting A Screen Lock

    To unblock a locked SIM card When Enter PUK and new PIN code appears, enter the PUK code. Enter a new PIN code and tap OK. If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, the SIM card becomes blocked. If this happens, contact your service provider to get a new SIM card.
  • Page 111 To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password. Enter a password. If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your password. If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.

  • Page 112: 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 113 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 114: Phone Settings Overview

    Phone settings overview Get to know the settings on your phone so you can personalize them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or add a Wi- Fi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth™ on or off, search for available Bluetooth™ devices, and make your phone visible or invisible to other Bluetooth™...
  • Page 115 Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related settings. Developer Set options for application development. For example, you can options show CPU usage on the phone display. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode when USB connections are active. About phone View information about your phone, such as the model number, firmware version, phone number, and signal.

  • Page 116: 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 117: Notification Icons

    Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call...

  • Page 118: 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, manage bookmarks, and manage text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your appointments.
  • Page 119 Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited™ application to access millions of songs over a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi® connection. Optimize phone settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Setup guide application to learn about basic functions and to get help setting up the phone.

  • Page 120: User Support

    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 121: 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 SIM card. Then restart your phone. •...

  • Page 122: I Cannot Transfer Content Between My Phone And The Computer, When Using A Usb Cable

    I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer, when using a USB cable The software or the USB drivers have not been properly installed. Go to www.sonymobile.com for more detailed installation instructions and troubleshooting sections. I cannot use Internet-based services Make sure your subscription covers data downloads and that the Internet settings in your phone are correct.

  • Page 123: 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 124: Legal Information

    Legal information Sony C1605/C1604 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice.

  • Page 125: Index

    Index taking photos ..........87 accounts ..............11 video ..............90 Exchange Active Sync® ........11 viewing photos ..........88 Facebook™ .............12 viewing videos ..........91 Google™ ............11 zoom ..............87 adjusting volume .............79 caps lock ..............25 alarm ................61 charging ..............14 Album ..............93 chat ................57 map ..............97 conference calls ............41 online albums ..........98 contacts ..............44...
  • Page 126 Gmail™ ..............55 sharing ............80, 83 Google Latitude™ ..........107 shortcuts ............81 Google Maps™ .............106 using a headset ..........34 Google Play™ ............58 viewing artist info ..........83 Google Talk™ ............57 Google™ account setup .........56 Navigation application ...........107 Google™ synchronization ........65 notification .............117 GPS ...............106 light ..............23 panel ............24, 25 headset ..............34...
  • Page 127 calendar, bookmarks .........12, 67 radio ................85 contacts .............12, 67 favorites ............86 Facebook™ contacts, calendar, photos ..66 listening through the speaker ......86 Google™ contacts, calendar, email ....65 moving between channels ......85 with Microsoft® Exchange ......65 navigating ............85 SyncML™ ............12, 67 opening ............85 overview ............85 taking photos ............87 searching for channels ........86...
  • Page 128 WALKMAN player widget ........82 "WALKMAN" application .........78 Walkman™ player ...........81 adding tracks to playlists ........82 creating playlists ..........82 deleting tracks ..........79 playing tracks in random order .......82 playlists ............82 using the equalizer ..........79 wallpaper ..............21 using a photo as ..........95 web browser ............72 managing bookmarks ........73 settings ............76...

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