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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ LT29i...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information..............7 Android™ – what and why?............8 Applications..................8 Getting started................9 Assembly....................9 Turning the phone on and off ............10 Screen lock..................10 Setup guide..................11 Accounts and services..............11 Getting to know your phone............12 Phone overview.................12 Using the keys..................13 Battery....................13 Using the touchscreen..............15 Using the lockscreen.................17 Home screen..................18 Accessing and using applications............20...
  • Page 3 Backing up contacts.................47 Messaging...................48 Using text and multimedia messaging..........48 Text and multimedia message options..........49 E-mail..................51 Using e-mail..................51 Using email accounts................54 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........54 Google Talk™ ................56 Timescape™................57 Timescape™ main view..............57 Using Timescape™................57 Timescape™ settings................59 Timescape™ Feed widget..............59 Timescape™...
  • Page 4 NFC....................75 NFC detection area................75 Connecting to wireless networks..........77 Wi-Fi® .....................77 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............80 Web browser................81 Browsing the web................81 Navigating web pages...............81 Managing bookmarks...............82 Managing text and images..............84 Multiple windows................84 Downloading from the web...............85 Browser settings................85 Listening to music with the Walkman™ player.......87 Protecting your hearing..............87 Copying media files to your memory card .........87 Using the Walkman™...
  • Page 5 Preparing to play phone content on DLNA Certified™ devices..119 Playing phone content on other DLNA Certified™ devices....120 Bluetooth™ wireless technology..........121 Naming your phone.................121 Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device..........121 Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology.....122 Connecting your phone to a computer........124 Transferring and handling content using a USB cable......124 Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®....124 PC Companion................125...
  • Page 6 My wired headset does not work............144 I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer, when using a USB cable..............145 I cannot use Internet-based services..........145 Error messages................145 Recycling your phone..............146 Legal information..............147 Index..................148 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: Getting Started

    Getting started Assembly To remove the battery cover • Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening on the side of the phone, between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly. Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone.

  • Page 10: Turning The Phone On And Off

    Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens hole in the cover fits over the camera lens. Press down firmly on all edges of the battery cover to make sure it gets attached tightly. Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone Press and hold down the power key...

  • Page 11: Setup Guide

    Setup guide The first time you start your phone, a setup guide opens to explain basic phone functions and helps you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the phone to your specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the Application screen. To access the setup guide manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Setup guide.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1. Light sensor 10. Power key 2. Proximity sensor 11. Headset connector 3. Ear speaker 12. Camera lens 4. Front camera lens 13. Camera LED light 5. Notification LED 14. Second microphone 6. Volume/Zoom key 15.

  • Page 13: Using The Keys

    Using the keys Back • Go back to the previous screen • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel Home • Go to the Home screen Task • Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar Battery Charging the battery Your phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone.

  • Page 14: Improving Battery Performance

    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 up.

  • Page 15: Using The Touchscreen

    Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less • battery power than the phone's loudspeakers. Keep your phone in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during • which the phone is connected to the network and is not being used. •...
  • Page 16 touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect your subscription and make sure only you can access your phone content. Your phone screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or shattered.

  • Page 17: Using The Lockscreen

    To scroll • Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen. To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    To view missed calls from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key Drag to the right across the screen. To view new text messages from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key Drag to the right across the screen.

  • Page 19: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    To go to the Home screen • Press To browse the Home screen • Flick right or left. 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.

  • Page 20: Accessing And Using Applications

    To delete an item from the Home screen Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the • item to To create a folder on the Home screen Press to open your Home screen. Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.

  • Page 21: Opening And Closing Applications

    To browse the Application screen From the Application screen, flick right or left. • To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen From your Home screen, tap Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag it to the desired location.

  • Page 22: Application Menu

    To move a small app • Drag to move and drop the small app to the desired position. To minimize a small app • Drag to the right edge or bottom edge of the screen. To rearrange your small apps To make the small apps bar appear, press Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position in the small apps bar.

  • Page 23: Status And Notifications

    Status and notifications The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your phone. To the left you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For example, new message and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signal strength, battery status, and other information.

  • Page 24: Phone Settings Menu

    To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward. To open a running application from the Notification panel • Tap the icon for the running application to open it. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.

  • Page 25: Typing Text

    To access the phone settings From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings. You can also drag the status bar downward on the Home screen and tap to access the phone settings. Typing text On-screen keyboard Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically.
  • Page 26 To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation When you enter text, turn the phone sideways. • For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic. To enter text using the on-screen keyboard •...

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

    Application bar Close the application bar Select all text Cut text Copy text Paste text only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard. Using the Gesture input function to write words You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard. You can lift your finger between words so that the phone recognizes them.

  • Page 28: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    Using the Phonepad Choose a text input option Change the character case and turn on the caps lock Display numbers Display symbols and smileys Enter a space Enter a carriage return or confirm text input Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.

  • Page 29: Customizing Your Phone

    To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap , then tap Keyboard settings. To add a writing language for text input When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

  • Page 30: Time And Date

    To adjust the ring volume with the volume key Press the volume key up or down. • To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down. •...

  • Page 31: Ringtone Settings

    To set the time zone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Select time zone. Select an option. To set the date format From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 32: Memory

    Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone. To change the phone language From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language. Select an option. Tap Done. If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap .

  • Page 33: Using A Headset With Your Phone

    To format the memory card From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. After you have unmounted the memory card, tap Erase SD card. Using a headset with your phone Use the accessories provided with your phone, or other compatible accessories, for optimal performance.

  • Page 34: Controlling Data Usage

    access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive multimedia messages. To view the current APN From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names. If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a marked button.

  • Page 35: Mobile Network Settings

    To set a data usage warning Make sure that you have turned on data traffic. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. To set the warning level, drag the lines to the desired values. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.

  • Page 36: Turning Off Data Traffic

    Turning off data traffic You can disable all data connections over 2G/3G networks with your phone to avoid any unwanted data downloads and synchronizations. Contact your network operator if you need detailed information about your subscription plan and data traffic charges. When data traffic is turned off, you can still use Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 37: Calling

    Calling Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without the 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 38: Recent Calls

    To answer a call • Drag to the right across the screen. If you are using regular headphones without a microphone, you have to remove the headphones from the headset connector to be able to answer the call. To decline a call Drag to the left across the screen.

  • Page 39: Voicemail

    To add a number from the call log to your contacts From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen. Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts. Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.

  • Page 40: Call Settings

    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 the button showing the number of participants.

  • Page 41: Forwarding Calls

    Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option. Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable. To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: Contacts Screen Overview

    Contacts screen overview Shortcut tabs Tap a contact to view its details Alphabetical index for browsing contacts Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu Search for contacts Create a contact Open more options 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 45: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts, select the account to which you want to add this contact, or tap Local contact if you only want to use this contact in your phone.

  • Page 46: Communicating With Your Contacts

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

  • Page 47: Backing Up Contacts

    To send a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact whose details you want to send. Press , then tap Send contact > OK. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send several contacts at once From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press...

  • Page 48: 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 49: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Delete several. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tap Delete. To save a sender's number From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap >...
  • Page 50 To view messages saved on the SIM card From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Settings > SIM messages. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 51: 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 52 To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined view.
  • Page 53 To forward an e-mail message From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to forward, tap Tap Forward. Tap To and enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap to select a recipient from your contacts.

  • Page 54: Using Email Accounts

    To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings. Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an Out of Office auto-reply.
  • Page 55 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 56: 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 57: Timescape

    Timescape™ Timescape™ collects all your communications into one integrated view. Events such as Facebook™ or Twitter™ updates appear as tiles in a chronological flow on the screen. Browse the files to get a snack-size preview of events before choosing to open them and view the full content.
  • Page 58 Timescape™ event filter overview All events Updates from your Twitter™ contacts Updates from your Facebook™ contacts More events appear in the Timescape™ event filter if you have installed other Timescape services. To filter the events displayed in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™.

  • Page 59: Timescape™ Settings

    To download and install new services for Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Press , then tap Settings > Set up services > Extension search. If you don't have a Google account set up on your phone, follow the on-screen instructions to add one.

  • Page 60: Timescape™ Friends Widget

    Timescape™ Feed widget view Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view Shortcut to update status Most recent online event To add the Timescape™ Feed widget to your Home screen Make sure that there is enough free space for the new widget on your Home screen.

  • Page 61: Timescape™ Share Widget

    To remove the Timescape™ Friends widget from your Home screen From your Home screen, touch and hold the Timescape™ Friends widget. Drag the widget to Timescape™ Share widget Share your status through one of the services that you have logged in to from your phone.

  • Page 62: 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 63: Permissions

    To delete an installed application From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. Tap Apps. Select the application you want to delete. Tap Uninstall. It is not possible to delete some preinstalled applications. Permissions Some applications need to access parts of your phone to be able to work properly. For example, a navigation application needs permissions to send and receive data traffic, and access your location.

  • Page 64: 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 65: Video Unlimited

    Video Unlimited™ Use the Video Unlimited™ service to rent and purchase videos that you can view not ® ® only on your phone, but also on your PC, PlayStation Portable (PSP ), and ® PlayStation 3. Take your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories.

  • Page 66: Watching A Video From Video Unlimited

    Video Unlimited™ notifications overview When you buy or rent videos, the following notifications may appear: Downloading of video is completed Downloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your phone is ® connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you have enough free space on your memory card.

  • Page 67: Music Unlimited

    Music Unlimited™ Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs ® over a 3G or Wi-Fi connection. You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists and music using a PC that runs ®...

  • Page 68: 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 72. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 69 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Scroll up or down to adjust the time. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.
  • Page 70 To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock, then tap to select an alarm. Tap Advanced alarm settings, then mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. Tap Done.

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73: Synchronizing Your Corporate Email, Calendar And Contacts

    Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar and contacts Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly from your phone. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a computer. After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications.
  • Page 74 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 > Sony™ Facebook integration. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Facebook™...

  • Page 75: Nfc

    NFC (Near-Field Communication) is a short-range wireless technology that lets you exchange data with other devices, including a web page address, a music file, a contact, or a link to an application on Google Play™. Using NFC, you can also scan special tags that give you more information about a product or service.
  • Page 76 To share a music file with another phone using NFC Make sure that both your phone and the receiving phone have the NFC function and the Android Beam™ function turned on, and that both phone screens are active. To open the music player, go to your Home screen, then tap Media > .

  • Page 77: 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. You can also share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs, computers, and tablets.
  • Page 78 To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap Scan. The phone scans for Wi-Fi® networks and displays available networks in a list. Tap a Wi-Fi® network in the list to connect to it. To add a Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 79: Sharing Your Phone's Mobile Data Connection

    connected directly to a computer so that you can access content from your phone on the computer. The devices that you share content with must have Wi-Fi Direct™ certification. To turn on Wi-Fi Direct™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More…. Mark the Wi-Fi Direct checkbox.

  • Page 80: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    To rename or secure your portable hotspot From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network SSID for the network. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.

  • Page 81: Web Browser

    Web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and save pages for offline viewing. You can open up to 16 windows at the same time and switch among them easily. You can also request the desktop version of a web page if you don't want to view the mobile version.

  • Page 82: Managing Bookmarks

    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. • Touch an area of the page with two fingers at once and spread them apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out.
  • Page 83 To bookmark a web page While you are viewing the web page, flick downward on the screen to make appear. Press , then tap Save to bookmarks. If desired, edit the bookmark. When you're done, tap OK. To open a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make the search and address bar appear.

  • Page 84: Managing Text And Images

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

  • Page 85: Downloading From The Web

    Downloading from the web You can download applications and content when you browse the web using the web browser in your phone. Usually you have to touch a download link for the desired file and the download then starts automatically. To view your downloaded files From your Home screen, tap Find and tap...
  • Page 86 Auto-filling text Auto-filling allows you to automatically enter data such as names and addresses on various web forms, so you don’t have to enter the same information repeatedly on different web pages. To create text for auto-filling When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make appear.

  • Page 87: Listening To Music With The Walkman™ Player

    Listening to music with the Walkman™ player 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 Walkman™...
  • Page 88 Walkman™ player overview Browse the music on your memory card Search all tracks saved on your phone's internal storage Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins on Google Play™ Album art (if available) Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward Total time length of the track Elapsed time of current track Progress indicator –...
  • Page 89 To view the current play queue While a track is playing in the Walkman™ player, tap the album art and then tap • To minimize the Walkman™ player • When the Walkman™ player is playing, press to go to the previous screen, or press to go to the Home screen.

  • Page 90: Discovering Related Audio Content

    Discovering related audio content In the Walkman™ player, you can discover audio content that is related to the artist you are listening to by tapping the infinite button You can also search for audio content related to a particular artist while you're browsing the Walkman™...
  • Page 91 To add a music track as a shortcut In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC. , then browse to the track that you want to save as a shortcut. Touch and hold the track title. Tap Add as shortcut. The shortcut now appears in the My music main view. To rearrange shortcuts In the Walkman™...
  • Page 92 Playing music in random order You can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, a playlist you have created yourself, or an album. 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.
  • Page 93 To add the Walkman™ player widget to your Home screen Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Find and tap WALKMAN to add. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 94: 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 95 To recommend a track on Facebook™ When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title. In the track information screen, wait for the tab to appear, then tap this tab. Log in to Facebook and recommend the track. The feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

  • Page 96: 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 97: 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 98: Sharing The Details Of Music You Like On Facebook

    To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your phone's FM radio, press , then select TrackID™. A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks. Press to return to the FM Radio.

  • Page 99: Taking Photos And Recording Videos

    Taking photos and recording videos Your phone camera is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R™ sensor, which helps you capture sharp photos and videos, even in low lighting conditions. With your phone camera, you can take regular 2D photos. Send your photos and videos to friends as multimedia messages, or upload them to a web service.

  • Page 100: Face Detection

    To take a photo by touching the screen Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, tap Tap Capturing method and select Touch capture if it is not already selected. Point the camera toward the subject. To activate auto focus, touch and hold a spot on the screen.

  • Page 101: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To take a photo using face detection When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at your subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is framed. Press the camera key halfway down. A green frame shows which face is in focus. To take the photo, press the camera key fully down.

  • Page 102: Focus Mode

    To customize the still camera settings panel When the camera is open, tap to display all settings. Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position. If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled. Still camera settings overview Scene recognition Normal...

  • Page 103: White Balance

    Center Adjust the exposure to the center of the image. Average Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image. Spot Adjust the exposure in a very small part of image you want to capture. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. White balance The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions.
  • Page 104 You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.

  • Page 105: Quick Launch

    On (2 sec.) Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen. Smile detection Use the smile detection function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo.

  • Page 106: Using The Video Camera

    Get closer By getting as close as possible to your subject, you can fill the camera screen view with your subject. Consider variety Think about different angles, and move towards the subject. Take some vertical photos. Try different positions. Use a plain background A plain background helps highlight your subject.
  • Page 107 Using video camera settings To adjust video camera settings Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen. To display all settings, tap Select the setting you want to adjust, then make your changes. To customize the video camera settings panel When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings.

  • Page 108: Self Timer

    Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. Camera key only Record a video by using only the hardware camera key. Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp.

  • Page 109: Shutter Sound

    Daylight Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky. Image stabilizer When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.

  • Page 110: 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 111 Overview of Pictures tab Grid view of photos and videos. Total number of photos and videos. The date and number of items in the group below. 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.

  • Page 112: Working With Photos In Album

    To view photos and videos in list view From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > Pictures. . Folders containing photos and videos shot using the phone camera are displayed at the top. All other folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone are displayed in an alphabetical list.
  • Page 113 To use a photo as a contact picture When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Use as > Contact picture. Select the contact you want to associate with the photo. Crop the photo, if required. Tap Crop. To use a photo as wallpaper When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Use as >...

  • Page 114: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To share a video When a video is playing, press , then tap Share. In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it. You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.

  • Page 115: Viewing Your Online Albums

    To view geotagged photos on a map in Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > Maps. Tap a photo to view it in full screen. If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map.
  • Page 116 Number of items in the online album. View menu options. To view photos from online services in Album Make sure you are signed in to the relevant online service, for example, Facebook™. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > Online. All your available online albums are displayed. Tap any album to view its contents, then tap a photo in the album.

  • Page 117: 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 118 To play a video on another DLNA Certified™ devices Make sure that your phone and the other device are connected to the same Wi- Fi® network. If the renderer device is a PC running on Windows® 7, open the Windows Media Player, and make sure that the selected network type is Home network.

  • Page 119: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved in your phone on other devices such as, for example, a TV, a PlayStation®3, a computer, or a tablet. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and must be connected to the same Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 120: Playing Phone Content On Other Dlna Certified™ Devices

    To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices. Press , then tap Media server. Drag the slider to turn off the Share content function. To set access permissions for a pending device From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices.

  • Page 121: 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 122: 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 123 To receive items using Bluetooth™ Make sure there is a memory card in your phone. If you don't have a memory card inserted, you cannot send or receive items using Bluetooth wireless technology. From your Home screen, tap Make sure the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.

  • Page 124: 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 125: Pc Companion

    To pair your phone wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled by default. Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Once the phone name appears on the screen, click Network configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer.
  • Page 126 Microsoft® Windows Vista® • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3, or higher • To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Using a USB cable, connect your phone to a computer. Int. storage & SD card connected appears in the status bar on your phone. Computer: Open the PC Companion application.

  • Page 127: Connecting Your Phone To A Tv Set

    Connecting your phone to a TV set Connect your phone to a TV set and start viewing content saved in your phone on a larger screen. When you connect your phone to the TV set, the TV launcher application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your phone on TVs and other devices.

  • Page 128: 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 129: Using Google Maps™ To Get Directions

    provider for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every market, country or region. 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 >...

  • Page 130: Backup And Restore Application

    Backup and restore application Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to a memory card or a USB storage device. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted. Types of content you can back up Use the Backup and restore application to back up the following types of data: •...
  • Page 131 To select the data types to restore From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Backup & restore. Tap Select data type under Restore. Select the data types that you want to restore. To restore phone content Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup will get deleted during a restore procedure.

  • Page 132: 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 133: 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 134 To change the screen unlock pattern From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. Draw your screen unlock pattern. Tap Pattern. Follow the instructions in your phone. To disable the screen unlock pattern From your Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 135: 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 136 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 137: Phone Settings Overview

    Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalize them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or add the 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 138 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 139: 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 140 A song is playing The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 141: 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 142 Search for places, for example, restaurants and cafés. Customize power saving modes to reduce battery consumption. Use the Video Unlimited™ application to rent and purchase videos. Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited™ application to access millions of songs over a 3G or Wi-Fi® connection. Optimize phone settings to suit your own requirements.

  • Page 143: 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 144: 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 145: 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 146: 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 147: Legal Information

    Legal information Sony LT29i 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 148: Index

    Index self-portraits ..........100 accounts ..............11 settings ..........101, 102, 107 Exchange Active Sync® ........11 smile detection ..........101 Facebook™ .............11 taking photos ........99, 100, 101 Google™ ............11 using the flash ..........100 adjusting volume .............88 video ..............106 alarm ................68 viewing photos ..........100 Album ..............110 viewing videos ..........106 map ...............114 zoom ..............100...
  • Page 149 filter memory card events in Timescape™ ........58 inserting .............9 fixed dialing .............41 messages flash settings ............33 using when taking photos ......100 MHL ...............127 Flight mode .............32 micro SIM card Flight mode - See Airplane mode ......32 inserting .............9 FM radio Microsoft®...
  • Page 150 sharing ............113 sending slideshow ............112 business cards ..........46 taking ..........99, 100, 101 contacts ............46 using as a contact picture ......113 sending items using Bluetooth™ ....122 using as wallpaper ........113 SensMe™ channels ..........91 viewing ........100, 110, 111, 112 services ..............11 viewing on a map ..........114 settings viewing same location ........101 call ..............40...
  • Page 151 viewing artist info ..........94 wallpaper ..............20 viewing charts ..........94 using a photo as ..........113 transferring web browser ............81 contacts ............43 managing bookmarks ........82 troubleshooting .............144 settings ............85 turning off ..............10 Wi-Fi® ...............77, 78 turning on ..............10 widgets ..............19 Twitter™ resizing ............19 logging in to .............58 Timescape™...

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