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Sony Xperia TL LT30at User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ LT30at...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information..............6 Android™ – what and why?............7 Applications..................7 Getting started................8 Assembly...................8 Turning the phone on and off ............8 Screen lock..................9 Accounts and services...............9 Getting to know your phone............11 Phone overview................11 Using the keys.................12 Battery....................12 Using the touchscreen..............15 Using the lockscreen...............17 Home screen..................18 Accessing and using applications...........20 Status and notifications..............22...
  • Page 3 Text and multimedia message options..........47 Email....................48 Using email..................48 Using email accounts...............51 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........51 Google Talk™ ................53 Explore by Touch................54 Before using Explore by Touch............54 Timescape™................55 Timescape™ main view..............55 Using Timescape™................55 Timescape™ settings..............57 Timescape™ Feed widget...............57 Timescape™ Friends widget............58 Timescape™...
  • Page 4 Listening to music with the Walkman™ player.......80 Protecting your hearing..............80 Copying media files to your memory card ........80 Using the Walkman™ player ............80 Using the FM radio..............87 FM radio overview................87 Using your favourite radio channels..........88 Making a new search for radio channels.........88 Switching the radio sound between devices........88 Switching between mono and stereo sound mode......88 Sharing the details of music you like on Facebook™......89...
  • Page 5 Locking and protecting your phone........120 IMEI number...................120 SIM card protection...............121 Setting a screen lock..............122 Updating your phone...............125 Updating your phone wirelessly.............125 Updating your phone using a USB cable connection....125 Phone settings overview............127 Status and notification icons overview........129 Status icons...................129 Notification icons................129 Application overview..............131 Troubleshooting...............132 My phone is not working as expected...........132...

  • Page 6: Important Information

    Web site, please review such Web sites’ terms of use and applicable privacy policy in advance. Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any third party Web sites or offered services. 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.

  • 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 customise 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 insert the memory card and the micro SIM card Remove the cover for the memory card and the micro SIM card. Insert the memory card and the micro SIM card into the relevant slots. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the phone for...

  • Page 9: Screen Lock

    Press and hold down the power key on the right side of the phone until the phone vibrates. If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen. Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK.
  • Page 10 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. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1 2 3 4 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 12: Using The Keys

    1. Notification LED 12. Touchscreen 2. Light sensor 13. Second microphone 3. Proximity sensor 1 14. Camera lens 4. Proximity sensor 2 15. Camera LED light 5. Ear speaker 16. NFC detection area 6. Front camera lens 17. Connector for charger/USB cable 7.
  • Page 13 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 up.

  • Page 14: Improving Battery Performance

    Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery power than the phone's loudspeakers. • Keep your phone in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during which the phone is connected to the network and is not being used.

  • Page 15: Using The Touchscreen

    Your phone screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty service.
  • Page 16 To zoom with two fingers • 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.

  • Page 17: Using The Lockscreen

    To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your phone has sensors that detect both light and proximity.

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    To play an audio track from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key To display music player controls, place a finger on the time and date area and flick to the left. To pause an audio track from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key When the music player controls appear, tap To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen...

  • Page 19: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.

  • Page 20: Accessing And Using Applications

    To change your Home screen wallpaper Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Tap Wallpaper and select an option. You can use a photo you have taken, or an animation. Go to Google Play™ and other sources to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours of the day.

  • Page 21: Recently Used Applications Window

    Recently used applications window You can switch between recently used applications from this window. You can also open small apps. To open the recently used applications window • Press . The recently used applications window appears on the right of the screen.

  • Page 22: Status And Notifications

    Application menu You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will look different depending on which application you are using. To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press A menu is not available in all applications.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Phone Settings Menu

    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. To control the Bluetooth™ function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. To control the Wi-Fi®...
  • Page 25 4 Personalise your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised. 5 Enter a space. 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 26 To use the magnifier • When you enter text, tap and hold on the text field to view the text magnified and to place the cursor where you want within the text field. To select text When you enter text, double-tap within the text field. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides.
  • Page 27 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 28: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    To open the Phonepad for the first time Tap a text entry field, then tap , then tap Keyboard settings. Tap Keyboard appearance > Keyboard layout. Select the Phonepad. The Phonepad can only be used in portrait mode. To enter text using the Phonepad •...

  • Page 29: Customising Your Phone

    Entering text using voice input When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words. Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions. You must have a data connection on a mobile or Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 30: Time And Date

    To set the phone to vibrate mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Select Silent mode, then select Vibrate. You can also tap from the Phone options menu to set the phone to vibrate mode. To access the Phone options menu, press and hold down the power key To set the phone to vibrate and ring mode From your Home screen, tap...

  • Page 31: Screen Settings

    To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes. To select a notification ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification. Select a ringtone.

  • Page 32: Memory

    memory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated. Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. To turn on Airplane mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More…. Mark the Airplane mode checkbox. You can also select Airplane mode from the Phone options menu.

  • 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 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 35: 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 36: Recent Calls

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

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: Contacts

    Contacts Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your numbers, email addresses, and other contact data in one place. Just tap on a contact to see all communications with that contact in one easy overview. You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronise them with contacts saved ®...

  • Page 41: Transferring Contacts Using Synchronisation Accounts

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

  • Page 42: Contacts Screen Overview

    When you receive a new text message, multimedia message, or email message, open the message. The received contact data appears as a vCard attachment. Tap, or touch and hold the vCard file to open a menu so you can save the contact data. Contacts screen overview Shortcut tabs Alphabetical index for browsing contacts...

  • Page 43: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

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

  • Page 44: 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. Favourites You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application.

  • Page 45: 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 46: Messaging

    Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your phone using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos.

  • Page 47: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap , 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 48: Email

    Email Use the Email application in your phone to send and receive emails through your regular email account or through your corporate account. Or you can do both. Your phone can handle several email accounts at the same time. You can set up these accounts to run through one combined inbox, or through separate inboxes.
  • Page 49 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 50 To forward an email message From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to forward, then tap Tap To and enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap to select a recipient from your contacts.

  • Page 51: 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 52 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 53: 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 54: Explore By Touch

    Explore by Touch Use the Explore by Touch function to navigate the phone without having to look at the screen. When the Explore by Touch function is turned on, an automated voice tells you what your finger is touching on the screen. This function is primarily designed to help blind or visually impaired users to use the phone.

  • Page 55: 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 56 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 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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 into from your phone.

  • Page 60: 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 61: Permissions

    Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content transferred via download or other interface to your phone. Similarly, Sony is not responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your phone attributable to the transfer of third-party content.

  • Page 62: Getting Organised

    Getting organised Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising data on your phone on page 65. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 63 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 64 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 65: Synchronising Data On Your Phone

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

  • Page 66: Synchronising Your Corporate Email, Calendar And Contacts

    Calendar application. To synchronise your phone with Facebook, you must first set up a Facebook integration account -- a solution developed by Sony to enable easy integration. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 67 You can also set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone by marking the Facebook integration checkbox under Settings > Xperia™ > Sony™ Facebook integration. To synchronise manually with your Facebook™ integration account From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...

  • Page 68: 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 69 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 70: 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 71 To connect to another Wi-Fi® network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Detected Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. Tap another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 72 To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Press Tap Advanced. Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. Select an option. Wi-Fi Direct™ Use Wi-Fi Direct™ to connect to other devices directly, without joining a traditional home, office or hotspot network.

  • Page 73: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    To share your phone’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a security type.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Browser Bar

    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 76: Managing Bookmarks

    To open the Browser Bar • Drag at the bottom of the browser window upwards. To close the Browser Bar • Drag the Browser Bar downwards. Managing bookmarks Bookmarks let you access your favourite and frequently visited web pages quickly. You can add bookmarks directly from your phone browser.

  • Page 77: Managing Text And Images

    To share a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search and address bar appear. , then tap Tap and hold a bookmark that you want to share. In the menu that appears, tap Share link, then select a share option. To delete a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search and address bar appear.

  • Page 78: Downloading From The Web

    with more privacy, you can use the incognito tab to open a window that saves no personal information or cookies while you’re connected through it. To open a new browser window When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search and address bar appear.
  • Page 79 To clear the cache memory from your phone When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make appear. Press , then tap Settings > Privacy & security. Tap Clear cache, then tap OK to confirm. To clear your browser cookies When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make appear.

  • Page 80: 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 organise 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 81 Walkman™ player overview Track name Artist name album name 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...
  • Page 82 To turn on the Surround sound When the Walkman™ player is open, press Tap Sound enhancements > > More > Headphone surround. Select a setting. Tap OK. To view the current play queue • While a track is playing in the Walkman™ player, tap the album art and then To minimise the Walkman™...

  • Page 83: Discovering Related Audio Content

    To change the background theme In the Walkman™ player, press Tap Visualiser. Press > Theme and select a theme. 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 are browsing the Walkman™...
  • Page 84 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 85 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 86 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 87: Using The Fm Radio

    Using the FM radio The FM radio in your phone works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to the phone before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna.

  • Page 88: Using Your Favourite Radio Channels

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

  • Page 89: Sharing The Details Of Music You Like On Facebook

    Sharing the details of music you like on Facebook™ When you listen to music using the FM Radio, you can share details of tracks you like on Facebook. You need to be a Facebook user and must be logged in to Facebook. To share details of music you like on Facebook™...

  • Page 90: 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 91: 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 towards the subject. To activate auto focus, touch and hold a spot on the screen.

  • Page 92: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To turn on face detection Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag Tap the icon on the top left, then select Normal. To display all settings, tap Tap Focus mode > Face detection. To take a photo using face detection When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at your subject.

  • Page 93: Using Still Camera Settings

    Using still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera. If the still 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 edit as desired. To customise the still camera settings panel When the camera is open, tap to display all settings.

  • Page 94: White Balance

    Image stabiliser When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Centre Adjust the exposure to the centre of the image.
  • Page 95 Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Document Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

  • Page 96: Quick Launch

    Self-timer. With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. On (10 s.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

  • Page 97: Using The Video Camera

    Tips on using the camera Rule of thirds Don’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in, you achieve a better result. Hold it steady Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning it against a solid object.
  • Page 98 To play recorded videos Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag Tap the thumbnails on the bottom of the screen. Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files. Videos are identified by to play a video. To stop playing the video, tap You can also flick the thumbnails from right to left to find the file that you want to play.

  • Page 99: Focus Mode

    Photo light Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor. Capturing method Select the method you use to record a video. On-screen button Record a video by using the on-screen button on the camera screen.

  • Page 100: Shutter Sound

    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 colour balance according to the lighting conditions.

  • Page 101: Viewing Photos And Videos In Album

    Online – view your online albums. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.
  • Page 102 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 103: 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 104 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 105: 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 106: Viewing Your Online Albums

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Location services. Mark the GPS satellites and/or Google's location service checkboxes. 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.
  • Page 107 Number of available online albums. Active online service. Name of an online album. 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™.

  • Page 108: 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 favourite movies with friends, for example, via Bluetooth™...
  • Page 109 renderer, which means that it has a DLNA tag. If the device is a PC, it must run Windows® 7 or higher. The instructions described above may differ depending on the DLNA renderer used. Also refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information. To play a video on another DLNA Certified™...

  • Page 110: 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 111: 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 112: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology

    Bluetooth™ wireless technology Use the Bluetooth™ function to send files to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your phone and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections work better within a 10 meter (33 foot) range, with no solid objects in between.

  • Page 113: 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 114 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 that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™...

  • Page 115: 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 116: Media Go

    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 117: 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 118: Using Location Services To Find Your Position

    GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connection is weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services.

  • Page 119: Google Maps

    So it's a good idea to download and save maps to your phone before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services. Using the Navigation application Use the Navigation application in your phone to get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places.

  • Page 120: 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 Open the memory card and the micro SIM card cover.

  • Page 121: Sim Card Protection

    To view the CE mark Open the memory card and the micro SIM card cover. Insert the tip of a pen or a similar object into the hole, then drag out the tray. Open the peel & read label to view the CE mark. To view your IMEI number in the phone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 122: Setting A Screen Lock

    It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony Customer support for more information. To set up the Face Unlock protection From your Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 123 To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature Activate the screen. Look at your phone from the same angle you used to capture your Face Unlock photo. If Face Unlock fails to recognise your face, you need to draw the backup pattern or PIN to unlock the screen.
  • Page 124 To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password. Enter a password. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your password. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.

  • Page 125: 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 126 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 127: Phone Settings Overview

    Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalise 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 128 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 129: 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 EDGE is available 4G is available 4G LTE is available Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth™...
  • Page 130 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 Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data Data traffic is disabled More (undisplayed) notifications...

  • Page 131: Application Overview

    Application overview Browse the web Browser Calculator Perform basic calculations Take photos and record video clips Camera Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues Access your downloaded applications Downloads Email Send and receive emails Connect with your friends, family members and colleagues Facebook™...

  • Page 132: 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 SIM card. Then restart your phone. • Force a restart of the phone if the phone hangs and can't be restarted normally. •...

  • Page 133: No Battery Charging Icon Appears When Phone Starts Charging

    The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact the nearest Sony service center. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. However, in an emergency, some network operators allow you to call the international emergency number 112.
  • Page 134 SIM card is PUK locked You have entered your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) incorrectly 10 times in a row. Please contact AT&T. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 135: Hearing Aid Compatibility

    Hearing Aid Compatibility Your phone is designed for Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) and can be used with hearing aids. Hearing Aid Settings You can choose the setting in the phone to match the setting in your hearing aid before making or receiving calls. To select a phone setting for HAC From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 136: 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 137: Legal Information

    Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.

  • Page 138: Index

    Index smile detection ..........92 accounts ..............9 taking photos ........90, 91, 92 Exchange Active Sync® ........9 using the flash ..........91 Facebook™ .............10 video ..............97 Google™ ............9 viewing photos ..........91 adjusting volume .............81 viewing videos ..........98 Airplane mode ............31 zoom ..............91 alarm ................62 caps lock ..............24 Album ..............101 charging ..............12...
  • Page 139 FM radio movies ..............108 favourites ............88 multimedia selecting a channel ..........87 copying to a memory card ......80 force restart ............132 music ..............33, 80 front camera ............90 adjusting volume ..........81 changing tracks ..........81 copying to a memory card ......80 geotagging copying to/from a computer ......80 of photos ............92 downloading music information ......84 gesture input ............26...
  • Page 140 playing your own ..........85 smile detection ............92 removing tracks ..........85 SOS - See emergency numbers power saver .............14 status ..............129 activating ............15 bar ..............22 changing settings ..........15 still camera ..............90 deactivating .............15 settings ............93 displaying notifications ........15 surround sound ............82 power saving mode ..........14 symbols ..............24 powering off ..............8...
  • Page 141 viewing ........98, 101, 102, 103 viewing movies ............108 photos .............91 videos recorded using the camera ....98 voice input ...............29 voice recognition .............29 voicemail ..............37 volume adjusting video ..........104 key ..............29 Walkman™ player ...........84 adding tracks to playlists ........85 creating playlists ..........85 deleting tracks ..........82 Friends’...

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