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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ C1904/C1905...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Xperia™ M User guide..............6 Getting started................7 What is Android™?................7 Overview....................7 Assembly...................8 Turning the device on and off ............10 Screen lock..................10 Setup guide..................11 Accounts and services..............11 Getting to know your device............12 Using the keys.................12 Using the touchscreen..............12 Battery....................14 Using the lock screen..............17 Home screen..................17 Accessing and using applications...........20 Status and notifications..............22...
  • Page 3 Conference calls................41 Forwarding calls................42 Restricting calls................42 Contacts ..................43 Transferring contacts using a computer..........43 Synchronising contacts with your device........43 Other methods for transferring contacts.........43 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....44 Adding and editing contacts............44 Searching and viewing contacts............45 Favourites and groups..............46 Sending contact information............47 Backing up contacts................47 Messaging..................48...
  • Page 4 Using the video camera..............71 Album...................76 About Album..................76 Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab .......76 Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab ......77 Viewing your photos on a map............81 Viewing online albums..............83 Movies..................84 About Movies...................84 Using Movies...................84 Video Unlimited................86 About Video Unlimited..............86 Renting or buying a video..............86...
  • Page 5 Support application...............115 Recycling your device..............115 Reference...................116 Settings overview................116 Status and notification icons overview..........117 Application overview..............118 Important information..............120 Important information leaflet............120 Limitations to services and features..........120 Legal information................120 Index...................121 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 6: Xperia™ M User Guide

    Xperia™ M User guide This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started What is Android™? Your Xperia™ from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android devices 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: Assembly

    Main camera lens 10 Microphone 2 11 Headset jack 12 Camera light 13 Port for charger/USB cable 14 NFC™ detection area 15 Speaker 16 Strap hole Assembly To remove the back cover Insert a thumbnail into the opening, as shown in the illustration, then lift up the side of the cover.
  • Page 9 To insert the memory card Remove the back cover. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. To insert the micro SIM card •...

  • Page 10: Turning The Device On And Off

    To attach the back cover Place the back cover over the back of the device. Press down the sides of the cover until you hear clicking noises. Turning the device on and off To turn on the device Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.

  • Page 11: Setup Guide

    To activate the screen • Briefly press the power key To unlock the screen • Drag up or drag down. To lock the screen manually • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key Setup guide The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalise your device.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Device

    Getting to know your device 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 Using the touchscreen A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you...
  • Page 13 To zoom • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers are within the zoomable area.

  • Page 14: Battery

    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 device has sensors that detect both light and proximity.

  • Page 15: Improving Battery Performance

    To charge your device Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up.
  • Page 16 • Turn off your device or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no network coverage. Otherwise, your device 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 your device's own loudspeakers.

  • Page 17: Using The Lock Screen

    To activate Low battery mode Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap Power management. Drag the slider beside Low battery mode to the right. To deactivate Low battery mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management. next to Low battery mode.
  • Page 18 The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access. To go to the Home screen • Press To browse the Home screen • Flick right or left. To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

  • Page 19: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget.

  • Page 20: Accessing And Using Applications

    To rename a folder on the Home screen Tap the folder to open it. Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. Enter the new folder name and tap Done. Changing the background of your Home screen Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.

  • Page 21: Opening And Closing Applications

    Opening and closing applications To open an application • From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application. To close an application • Press Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can continue where you left off.

  • Page 22: Status And Notifications

    To download a small app To make the small apps bar appear, press > Find a small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to complete the installation. 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.

  • 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: Settings Menu

    To open the device 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. Tap .
  • 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 device.
  • Page 26 To select text Enter some text, then tap and hold the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. To edit text in landscape orientation Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text. Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit and select an option.
  • Page 27 To change the Gesture input settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap , then tap Keyboard settings. Tap Text input settings. Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox. If you want to automatically add a space between gestures without having to tap the space bar each time, mark the Space between gestures checkbox.

  • Page 28: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    To enter numbers using the Phonepad • When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears. To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears.

  • Page 29: Customising Your Device

    Customising your device You can adjust several device settings to suit your own needs. For example, you can change the language, add a personal ringtone, or change the screen brightness. Adjusting the volume You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback.

  • Page 30: 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. Ringtone settings To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 31: Enhancing The Sound Output

    To change the language From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language. Select an option. Tap OK. If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then select the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens.

  • Page 32: Using A Headset

    Memory card Your device supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for storing content. This type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices. You may have to purchase a memory card separately. Formatting the memory card You can format the memory card in your device, for example, to free up memory.

  • Page 33: Controlling Data Usage

    To download Internet and messaging settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings. Tap Accept. To reset the default Internet settings From the Home screen, tap Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. Tap .

  • Page 34: 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 35: Turning Off Data Traffic

    To activate automatic network selection Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap More… > Mobile networks > Service providers. Tap Search mode > Automatic. Turning off data traffic You can disable all data connections over mobile networks to avoid any unwanted data downloads and synchronisations.

  • Page 36: Google Play

    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™...

  • Page 37: Permissions

    To delete an installed application From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. Tap Apps. Select the application that you want to delete. Tap Uninstall. It is not possible to delete some preinstalled applications. Permissions Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly.

  • Page 38: Calling

    Calling Emergency calls Your device 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 39: Receiving Calls

    Call button Hide or show the dialer To make a call by dialling From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call. To delete a number, tap To make a call using smart dial From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone.

  • Page 40: Ongoing Calls

    To edit the message used to reject a call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Reject call with message. Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes. When you're done, tap OK. Ongoing calls Open your contacts Turn on the loudspeaker during a call...

  • Page 41: Multiple Calls

    To hide call logs From your Home screen, tap Find and tap > . Tap Hide call log to hide call logs. Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call. To activate or deactivate call waiting From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Contacts

    Contacts Transferring contacts using a computer Contacts Setup is an application within the PC Companion and the Sony™ Bridge for Mac applications which helps you to gather contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. The Contacts Setup application supports several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.

  • Page 44: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology Make sure you have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and your device set to visible. If not, then you cannot receive data from other devices. When you are asked to confirm whether you want to receive the file, tap Accept.

  • Page 45: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    To edit a contact From the Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done. To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

  • Page 46: Favourites And Groups

    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 To search for a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

  • Page 47: Sending Contact Information

    Sending contact information To send your business card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself. Press , then tap Send contact > OK. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

  • Page 48: Messaging

    Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your device 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 49: Text And Multimedia Message Options

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

  • Page 50: Google Talk

    Google Talk™ You can use the Google Talk™ instant messaging application on your device 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 Google Talk™ When someone contacts you on Google Talk™, appears in the status bar.

  • Page 51: Email

    Email Getting started with Email You can handle several email accounts at the same time using the Email application, including corporate Microsoft Exchange Active Sync accounts. Emails you receive to your Gmail™ account can be accessed on your device from both the Email and the Gmail™...

  • Page 52: Using Email

    application, synchronise your calendar application with your Google Calendar™, and download applications and games from Google Play™. The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries or regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. To set up a Google™...
  • Page 53 To view an email message attachment From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your device, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check.
  • Page 54 To manage your email in batches From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your device, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check.

  • Page 55: Walkman" Application

    "WALKMAN" application About Music 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 music player, you can use the Media Go™ application.

  • Page 56: Using The "Walkman" Application

    Using the "WALKMAN" application To play audio content From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap In My music, select a music category and browse to the song that you want to open. Tap a song to play it. You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.

  • Page 57: Getting More Information About A Song Or Artist

    To send a song In My music, when browsing your songs , touch and hold a song title. Tap Send. Select an application from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also send albums and playlists in the same way. To "Like"...

  • Page 58: Managing Playlists

    Browse your music by artist Browse all playlists Browse your favourite playlists Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services Picture of the currently playing artist (if available) Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited™ Categorise your music using SensMe™...

  • Page 59: Walkman" Application Widget

    For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer on page 99. To create your own playlists In My music, to add an artist, album or a song to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or song. In the menu that opens, tap Add to >...

  • Page 60: Trackid™ Technology

    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™...
  • Page 61 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 62: Fm Radio

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

  • Page 63: Using Your Favourite Radio Channels

    Save or remove a channel as a favourite Tuned frequency 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 64 To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device'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.

  • Page 65: Camera

    Camera About the camera The camera in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor RS sensor, which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. From the camera, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends as messages, or upload them to a web service.

  • Page 66: Face Detection

    To take a self-portrait using the front camera Activate the camera. Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then find and select Front camera. To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.

  • Page 67: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically.

  • Page 68: Quick Launch

    5MP 4:3 5 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non- widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 3MP 16:9 3 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. A high resolution widescreen format. Has a higher resolution than full HD.

  • Page 69: Focus Mode

    By pressing and holding down the camera key, the video camera is launched from sleep mode. Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellow focus frame stays sharp.
  • Page 70 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 71: Using The Video Camera

    Shutter sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video. Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory.
  • Page 72 To customise the video camera settings panel When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings. Touch and hold the setting that you want to move, then drag it to the desired position. If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled. Video camera settings overview Video camera Select the video camera if you want to record videos.
  • Page 73 Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor. Self-timer With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.

  • Page 74: Shutter Sound

    Fluorescent Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image that you want to capture. Center Adjust the exposure to the centre of the image.
  • Page 75 Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 76: Album

    Album About Album Use Album to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. 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 77: Viewing Photos And Videos In The My Albums Tab

    Scroll up or down to view content. Tap a photo or video to view it. The date and number of items in the group below. To view photos and videos in grid view From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
  • Page 78 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service. View photos and videos on Facebook™. View photos and videos in Picasa™. View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card. View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage. View all photos with faces.

  • Page 79: Working With Photos In Album

    Working with photos in Album You can edit photos in Album. For example, you can crop photos, associate them with contacts, or use them as wallpaper. To zoom a photo • When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out.
  • Page 80 To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Edit photo > Select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. After you save the edited photo, the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device.

  • Page 81: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To name a face In the Faces tile, find and tap the face you want to name in the Unnamed faces folder. Tap Add name. Type a name, then tap OK. To edit a face name When you are viewing a face in the full screen view, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap >...
  • Page 82 Overview of Maps tile Search a location on the map. View menu options. A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos.

  • Page 83: Viewing Online Albums

    To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album When viewing the map in Album, tap , then tap Add geotag. Find and tap the photo to which you want to add the geotag. Tap the desired location on the map to set the geotag, then tap OK. To edit the geotag of a photo in Album When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue.

  • Page 84: Movies

    Movies About Movies Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved on your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network.
  • Page 85 To play a video in full screen When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. To play the video in its original size, tap To share a video When a video is playing, tap , 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.

  • Page 86: Video Unlimited

    Video Unlimited About Video Unlimited Use the Video Unlimited service to rent and buy videos that you can view not only on ® ® ® your Android device, but also on a PC, PlayStation Portable (PSP ), PlayStation ® or PlayStation Vita.

  • Page 87: Watching A Video From Video Unlimited

    Downloading of video is completed Downloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your device is connected to a Wi- ® network, and that you have enough free space on your memory card or on the internal storage. Downloading of video is ongoing Downloading is paused Confirmation of successful purchase...

  • Page 88: Web Browser

    Web browser About the web browser The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. Google Chrome™...

  • Page 89: Connectivity

    Connectivity Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs and computers. If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network using your device.
  • Page 90 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on. From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi . Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a security type. If required, enter a password.

  • Page 91: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To turn on Wi-Fi Direct™ Make sure your device has the Wi-Fi® function turned on. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap > Wi-Fi Direct. Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable.

  • Page 92: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    Virtual private networks (VPNs) Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from outside the actual network. For example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling.
  • Page 93 To play a shared video on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies > Devices. Select a device from the list of connected devices.

  • Page 94: Playing Files On A Digital Media Renderer Device

    To change the name of a registered device From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap My music to open the music library. Press , then tap Media server. Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name. Enter a new name for the device.

  • Page 95: Nfc

    Use Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as a video, photo, web page address, music file or contact. You can also use NFC to scan tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate certain functions on your device.
  • Page 96 To share a music file with another device using NFC Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To open the "WALKMAN" application, tap , then find and tap Tap the My music tab to open the music library.

  • Page 97: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology

    your device on specially enabled electronic payment pads to pay for your purchases. Payments are backed by a credit or debit card, or by prepaid cards or vouchers. Your payment information is stored in the payment application, so you don’t need to enter it every time.
  • Page 98 Naming your device You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth™ function and your device is set to visible. To give your device a name Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is turned on. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 99: Connecting Your Device To A Computer

    • Contacts • Web pages To send items using Bluetooth™ Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth™ function is turned on and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to send, and scroll to the item.
  • Page 100 To transfer content between your device and computer using a USB cable Using a USB cable, connect your device to a computer. Internal storage & SD card connected appears in the status bar on the screen of your device. Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait until your device's internal storage and your SD card appear as external disks in Microsoft®...

  • Page 101: Scanning Barcodes With The Neoreader™ Application

    device and the installation is launched from the device when you connect it to a computer via USB cable. You need an internet connected computer running one of the following operating systems to use the PC Companion application: • Microsoft® Windows® 7 •...

  • Page 102: Smart Connect

    NeoReader™ application menu overview The following menu options are available in the NeoReader™ application: Tap to open more options Enter the barcode numbers manually. This option can be used if your camera has difficulty reading the barcode View a list of previously scanned barcodes View information about the NeoReader™...

  • Page 103: Synchronising Data On Your Device

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

  • Page 104: Synchronising With Facebook

    To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contacts From your Home screen, tap Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select a corporate account. Change the desired settings. To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate account From your Home screen, tap Tap Email, then tap .

  • Page 105: Maps And Locations

    Maps and locations About location services Use your device 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 106: Using Google Maps™ To Get Directions

    operator 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 107: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar About the calendar Your device has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your device calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts on page 103. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 108 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Done. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done.
  • Page 109 To set alarms to sound when the device 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 110: Support And Maintenance

    Support and maintenance Updating your device Update your device to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your device 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 111: Backing Up And Restoring Device Content

    To download the PC Companion application from your device Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable. When prompted, follow the instructions in your device to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer. PC Companion can also be downloaded from PC Companion. 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 112: Locking And Protecting Your Device

    To perform a factory data reset To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Tap Factory data reset. Tap Reset phone.

  • Page 113: Setting A Screen Lock

    To enable the SIM card PIN lock From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. Tap Lock SIM card. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. To change the SIM card PIN From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 114 To disable the Face Unlock feature From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Draw your backup screen unlock pattern or enter your PIN. Tap Swipe. To create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 115: Support Application

    Support application To access the Support application From your Application screen, find and tap Find and tap the required support item. Recycling your device Got an old device 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 blogs.sonymobile.com/ about-us/sustainability/commitment/overview/.

  • Page 116: Reference

    Reference Settings overview Get to know the settings in your device so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan for available Wi-Fi® networks, or add a Wi-Fi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth™ on or off, search for available Bluetooth™ devices, and make your device visible or invisible to other Bluetooth™...

  • Page 117: Status And Notification Icons Overview

    Date & time Set the time and date, or choose the network-provided values. Select your preferred date and hour format. Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related settings. Developer Set options for application development. For example, you can options display CPU usage on the Home screen or set your device to enter debug mode when USB connections are active.

  • Page 118: Application Overview

    Problem with sign-in or synchronisation A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New email message New text message or multimedia message...
  • Page 119 Browse and listen to FM radio stations. Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos. Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages. Search for information in your device and on the web. View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using Google Maps™.

  • Page 120: Important Information

    Important information Important information leaflet Before you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet provided in the Setup guide in your device or in the box. To access the setup guide manually From the Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Setup guide. Limitations to services and features 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 121: Index

    Index ................72 icons ..............72 overview ............65 recording videos ..........71 accounts ..............11 screen ..............65 Exchange Active Sync® ........11 self-portraits ............66 Facebook™ .............11 settings ..........67, 71, 72 Google™ ............11 smile detection ..........67 adjusting volume .............56 Smile Shutter™ ..........67 Airplane mode ............31 taking photos ........65, 66, 67 alarm ..............107 using the flash ..........66 Album ..............76, 77...
  • Page 122 Facebook™ marking options ............12 "Like" a song on Facebook™ ......57 Media Go™ ............101 synchronisation ..........104 messages Xperia™ with Facebook ........104 settings ............32 faces micro SIM card editing ..............81 inserting .............9 favourites Microsoft® Exchange synchronisation ....103 removing radio channels as ......63 Movies ..............84 saving radio channels as .........63 clearing video information .......85...
  • Page 123 playing MMS ..............32 music ...............56 quick settings ..........22 playlists ..............58 still camera ............67 adding a song ..........59 video camera ...........71 creating ............59 setup guide ..............11 deleting ............59 sharing playing your own ..........59 music ...............60 removing songs ..........59 photos .............80 powering off ............10 shuffle music ............58 powering on .............10 silent mode ..............29...
  • Page 124 using the equaliser ..........56 vibration ............30, 107 video albums viewing ............76 video camera .............65, 71 recording videos ..........71 settings ............71, 72 video player pausing a video ..........81 Video Unlimited ............86 buying videos ..........86 creating an account .........86 menu overview ..........86 notifications .............86 renting videos ..........86 watching a video ..........87...

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