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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ C2305/C2304...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Xperia™ C User guide..............6 Getting started................7 Android™—what and why?..............7 Overview.....................7 Assembly....................8 Turning the device on and off ............10 Screen lock..................11 Setup guide..................11 Accounts and services..............12 Getting to know your phone............13 Using the keys..................13 Using the touchscreen..............13 Battery....................15 Using the lock screen................18 Home screen..................18 Accessing and using applications............21 Status and notifications..............23...
  • Page 3 Contacts ..................45 Transferring contacts using a computer..........45 Transferring contacts using synchronization accounts.......45 Other methods for transferring contacts..........45 Adding and editing contacts..............46 Searching and viewing contacts............47 Favorites and groups................48 Sending contact information..............48 Backing up contacts.................49 Messaging..................50 Using text and multimedia messaging..........50 Text and multimedia message options..........51 Google Talk™...
  • Page 4 Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab ......79 Viewing your photos on a map............84 Viewing online albums...............85 Movies..................87 About Movies..................87 Using Movies..................87 Web browser................89 About the web browser..............89 Connectivity.................90 Connecting to wireless networks............90 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.........93 Bluetooth®...
  • Page 5 Legal information................119 Index...................120 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 6: Xperia™ C User Guide

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

  • Page 7: Getting Started

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

  • Page 8: Assembly

    10 Camera light 11 Main camera lens 12 Headset jack 13 Port for charger/USB cable 14 Speaker 15 Strap hole Assembly To remove the back cover Using a thumbnail, press down on the bottom right corner of the device so that the cover becomes partly detached.
  • Page 9 To insert a memory card Remove the back cover. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-colored contacts facing down. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. To insert the SIM cards •...

  • Page 10: Turning The Device On And Off

    To attach a strap to the strap holder Lift up the back cover. Insert the strap through the hole in the back cover, then wrap the strap around the strap holder. Attach the back cover. Turning the device on and off To turn on the device Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the first time.

  • Page 11: Screen Lock

    To turn off the device Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens. In the options menu, tap Power off. Tap OK. It may take a while for the device to shut down. To force the device to shut down Remove the back cover.

  • Page 12: Accounts And Services

    Accounts and services Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when you're on the move. For example, you can integrate contacts from your Google™ account into your Contacts, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to new online services from your device as well as from a computer.

  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Phone

    The device 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 14 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 15: 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 16: 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 17 Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony™ original hands-free device to listen to music. Hands-free devices demand less battery power than your device's own loudspeakers. • Keep your device in standby mode whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during which your device is connected to the network and is not being used.

  • Page 18: 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 19 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 20: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device 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 21: Accessing And Using Applications

    Changing the background of your Home screen Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option.

  • Page 22: Recently Used Applications Window

    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. Remember that some applications may cause data connection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networking services.

  • Page 23: Status And Notifications

    To add a widget as a small app To make the small apps bar appear, press > > Select a widget. Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK. 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 24 To open the Notification panel • Drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward. To open a running application from the Notification panel • Tap the icon for the running application to open it. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel •...

  • Page 25: Settings Menu

    ® To control the Bluetooth function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downward. Tap . To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. To switch between SIM cards from the Notification panel Make sure that both SIM cards are enabled, and Always ask under Settings>...
  • Page 26 3 Display numbers and symbols. 4 Personalize your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized. 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 27: Using The Gesture Input Function To Write Words

    To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text. To edit text 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 28: Using The Phonepad

    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 29: Customizing Your Device

    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. Scroll up or down to view more options.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Volume

    Using multiple SIM cards The phone works with one or two SIM cards inserted. You get incoming communication to both SIM cards, and can select from which number you want to place outgoing communication. You can switch manually between the SIM cards, or make settings so that the phone switches automatically for you, depending on, for example, time of day or communication type.

  • Page 31: Time And Date

    To set your device to vibrate mode Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar. • You can also press and hold down the power key and then tap in the menu that opens to set your device to vibrate mode. To set your device to silent mode Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the status...

  • Page 32: Screen Settings

    To select the notification sound From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound. Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive. Tap Done. Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 33: Enhancing The Sound Output

    The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. Using xLOUD™ technology Use xLOUD™ audio filter technology from Sony to enhance the speaker volume without sacrificing quality. Get a more dynamic sound as you listen to your favorite songs. To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™...

  • Page 34: Using A Headset

    Using a headset Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal performance. To use a headset Connect the headset to your device. To answer a call, press the call handling key. To end the call, press the call handling key. If a headset is not included with the device, you may purchase one separately.

  • Page 35: Controlling Data Usage

    access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive multimedia messages. To view the current APN From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Select SIM card, then select the SIM card for which you want to check the APN.

  • Page 36: Mobile Network Settings

    To set a data usage limit Make sure that you have turned on data traffic. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Select a SIM card. Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK. To set the data usage limit, drag the lines to the desired values.

  • Page 37: Turning Off Data Traffic

    To activate automatic network selection Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap More… > Mobile networks. Tap Select SIM card, then select a SIM card for automatic network selection. Tap 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 synchronizations.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 a 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 41: Voicemail

    To turn on the loudspeaker during a call • To mute the microphone during a call Tap . • To activate the screen during a call Briefly press • To enter numbers during a call During the call, tap . A keypad appears. Tap the numbers you want to enter.

  • Page 42: Multiple Calls

    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 43: Forwarding Calls

    To bar incoming or outgoing calls From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Select SIM card. Select a SIM card. Tap Call blocking. Select an option. Enter the password and tap Enable. Rejecting a call with a message You can reject a call with a predefined message.

  • Page 44: Restricting Outgoing Calls

    Restricting outgoing calls If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls to contacts that you include on this list. If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls to contacts that you include on this list.

  • Page 45: Contacts

    Your old device. Your new Android™ device. • To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC or that Sony™ Bridge for ® ® Mac is installed on your Apple computer.

  • Page 46: Adding And Editing Contacts

    To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology Make sure you have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and your phone 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. Drag down the Notification panel and tap the file you received to import the contact data.

  • Page 47: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    To delete contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. To delete all contacts, tap the downward arrow to open the drop-down menu, then select Mark all. Tap , then tap OK. To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

  • Page 48: Favorites And Groups

    To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears in the list.

  • Page 49: Backing Up Contacts

    To send several contacts at once From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Mark several. Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts. , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

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

  • Page 51: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward. Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message. , then select a recipient from the Contacts list. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.

  • Page 52: Google Talk

    To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Settings. Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports. To view messages saved on the SIM card From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Settings >...

  • Page 53: Email

    Email Getting started with 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 54: Using E-Mail

    To remove an email account from your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Press , then tap Settings. Tap the account you want to remove. Find and tap Delete account > OK. Gmail™ and other Google™ services If you have a Google™...
  • Page 55 To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check.
  • Page 56 To mark a read email as unread From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check.

  • Page 57: Walkman" Application

    "WALKMAN" application About Music Get the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to and organize music, audio books and podcasts that you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the music player, you can use the Media Go™ application.

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: Managing Playlists

    Browse your music by artist Browse all playlists Browse your favorite 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™ Categorize your music using SensMe™...

  • Page 61: Walkman" Application Widget

    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 > Create new playlist. Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.
  • Page 62 view TrackID™ charts to see what TrackID™ users around the globe are searching for. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area. The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. To open the TrackID™...
  • Page 63 To delete a track from the track history Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History. Tap a track title, then tap Delete. Tap Yes to confirm. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 64: 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 favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna.

  • Page 65: Using Your Favorite Radio Channels

    Move down the frequency band to search for a channel Tuning dial Save or remove a channel as a favorite Tuned frequency Using your favorite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favorites. By using favorites you can quickly return to a radio channel.

  • Page 66: Identifying Radio Tracks Using Trackid

    Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™ Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your device's FM radio. 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™.

  • Page 67: 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. The camera application has several other features. For example, you can use it to send photos and videos to friends as messages, or upload them to a web service.

  • Page 68: 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 69: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically.
  • Page 70 8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non- widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 2560×1920(4:3) 5 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non- widescreen displays or print in high resolution.

  • Page 71: Quick Launch

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

  • Page 72: White Balance

    White balance The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. Auto Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions. Incandescent Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting.

  • Page 73: Using The Video Camera

    determined when appears on the camera screen. When your device is searching for your position, appears. When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo. Preview You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them. Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it.
  • Page 74 To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. Point the camera toward the subject. to start recording. to stop recording. Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results. To play recorded videos Activate the camera. Tap the thumbnails at the top right of the screen.
  • Page 75 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920×1080 pixels. 1280×720(16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels. 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels. 176×144(11:9) Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited to fit in a multimedia message.

  • Page 76: Shutter Sound

    Incandescent Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the color 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.
  • Page 77 Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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 80 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 81: 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 82 To apply special styles to a photo 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 83 To add a brief description to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbar, then tap Edit photo > . Select a font, font size and font color, then enter your text. 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 84: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    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. You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.

  • Page 85: Viewing Online Albums

    To view geotagged photos on a map in Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > My albums > Maps. Tap a photo to view it in full screen. If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map.
  • Page 86 Overview of online services Active online service. Name of online album. Number of items in the online album. Refresh. View menu options. To view and add comments to online album content When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap to view the comments.

  • Page 87: 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 88 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. To get movie information manually Make sure your device has an active data connection.

  • Page 89: Web Browser

    Web browser About the web browser The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes preinstalled 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 90: 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 organization has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network using your device.
  • Page 91 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 92: 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 93: 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 traveling.
  • Page 94 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 95: 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 96: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    ® Bluetooth wireless technology ® ® Use the Bluetooth function to send files to other Bluetooth compatible devices, or to ® connect to hands-free accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth function in your device and ® create wireless connections to other Bluetooth compatible devices such as computers, ®...
  • Page 97 ® To pair your device with another Bluetooth device ® Make sure the device you want to pair your device with has the Bluetooth ® function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Drag the status bar downward, then tap ®...

  • Page 98: Connecting Your Device To A Computer

    ® To receive items using Bluetooth ® ® Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.
  • Page 99 To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled by default. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Once the name of your device appears on the screen, click Network configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer.

  • Page 100: Scanning Barcodes With The Neoreader™ Application

    You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application: • Microsoft® Windows® 7 • Microsoft® Windows Vista® • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your device to a computer using a supported USB cable. Device: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears.
  • Page 101 For example, when you connect your headset, you can create an event so that the following actions are launched on your device: • Between 7am and 9am, when you commute to work, the "WALKMAN" application starts, and the web browser opens the morning paper. The ring volume is set to vibrate. •...

  • Page 102: Synchronizing Data On Your Device

    Synchronizing data on your device About synchronizing data on your device You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device from multiple email accounts, synchronization services, and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronizing your device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.
  • Page 103 To set up corporate email, calendar, and contacts From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync. Enter your corporate email address and password. Tap Next. Your phone begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure occurs, contact your corporate network administrator for more information such as the domain name and Exchange server address.

  • Page 104: Maps And Locations

    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 105: Google Maps

    So it's a good idea to download and save maps to your device 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 device to get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places.

  • Page 106: 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 synchronize your device calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts on page 102. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 107 To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap Add alarm. Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Done. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm &...
  • Page 108 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Tap Advanced alarm settings, then mark the Vibrate checkbox. Tap Done. To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm &...

  • Page 109: 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 110: Resetting Your Device

    Using a USB cable, connect your device to the Apple computer. Computer: Launch Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device and searches for new software for it. Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.

  • Page 111: Sim Card Protection

    To view your IMEI number Remove the cover to view your IMEI number. • Open the phone dialer on your device and enter *#06#*. • To view your IMEI number in the device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status. Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.

  • Page 112: Setting A Screen Lock

    To change the SIM card PIN From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM/RUIM card lock. Select a SIM card. Tap Change SIM PIN. Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.

  • Page 113: Finding Your Device

    To create a screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN. Enter a numeric PIN. If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your PIN. If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.
  • Page 114 more about the recycling options in your region at blogs.sonymobile.com/about-us/ sustainability/commitment/overview/. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 115: Reference

    Reference Settings overview Get to know the settings in your device so that you can personalize 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 116: 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. About phone View information about your device, such as the model number and signal strength.

  • Page 117: Application Overview

    A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message...
  • Page 118 Search for information in your device and on the web. View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using Google Maps™. Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device. Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages.

  • Page 119: Important 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 120 Index geotagging ............69 accounts ..............12 icons ..............74 Exchange Active Sync® ........12 overview ............67 Facebook™ .............12 recording videos ........73, 74 Google™ ............12 screen ..............67 adjusting volume .............58 self-portraits ............68 Airplane mode ............32 settings ............69, 74 alarm ..............106 smile detection ..........69 Album ..............78, 79 Smile Shutter™...
  • Page 121 emergency numbers ..........40 locking the screen ...........11 equalizer ..............58 screen lock ............11 events calendar ............106 maintenance ............109 extensions ...............18 Maps ..............104, 105 marking options ............13 face detection ............68 Media Go™ .............99 Facebook™ messages "Like" a song on Facebook™ ......59 settings ............34 faces micro SIM card editing ..............83...
  • Page 122 transferring to/from a computer ......57 settings using as ............81 call ..............42 viewing ..........68, 78, 79 camera ............69, 74 viewing on a map ..........84 data usage ............35 viewing same location ........69 Internet ............34 zooming ............81 messaging ............34 PIN ..............110, 111 MMS ..............34 playing quick settings ..........23 music ...............58...
  • Page 123 transferring contacts ............45 turning off ..............10 turning on ..............10 updating your device ..........109 USB connection ............98 using Movies ............87 using the equalizer ..........58 vibration ............31, 106 video albums viewing ............78 video camera .............67, 73 recording videos ..........74 settings ............74 video player pausing a video ..........83 videos ..............83 adjusting volume ..........83...

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