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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia neo L ™ MT25i...

  • 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 ............11 Setup guide..................11 Screen lock..................11 Accounts and services..............12 Getting to know your phone............13 Phone overview................13 Using the keys.................14 Battery....................14 Using the touchscreen..............16 Home screen..................18 Accessing and using applications...........20 Status and notifications..............22...
  • Page 3 Sharing your contacts..............43 Backing up contacts................44 Messaging...................45 Using text and multimedia messaging..........45 Text and multimedia message options..........46 Email....................47 Using email..................47 Using email accounts...............50 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........51 Google Talk™ ................52 Timescape™................53 Timescape™ main view..............53 Using Timescape™................53 Timescape™ settings..............55 Timescape™...
  • Page 4 Connecting to wireless networks..........71 Wi-Fi® .....................71 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............74 Web browser................76 Browsing the web................76 Navigating web pages..............76 Managing bookmarks..............77 Managing text and images..............79 Multiple windows................79 Downloading from the web..............80 Browser settings................80 Music...................82 Copying media files to your memory card........82 Using the music player ..............82 Identifying music using TrackID technology......86 Using TrackID™...
  • Page 5 SIM card protection...............106 Setting a screen lock..............107 Updating your phone...............109 Updating your phone wirelessly.............109 Updating your phone using a USB cable connection....109 Phone settings overview............111 Status and notification icons overview........113 Status icons...................113 Notification icons................113 User support................115 Troubleshooting...............116 My phone is not working as expected...........116 Resetting the phone...............116 I cannot charge the phone.............116 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging..116...

  • Page 6: Important Information

    Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number, 112.

  • Page 7: Android™ - What And Why

    Android™ – what and why? Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can 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 remove the battery cover • Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening on the bottom side of the phone, between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly. Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone.
  • Page 9 To insert a memory card • Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. To remove the memory card • Remove the battery cover and the battery, then press against the edge of the memory card and release it.
  • Page 10 microSD • Remove the battery cover, then insert the SIM card into its slot with the gold- coloured contacts facing down. To remove the SIM card Remove the battery cover and the battery. Place the tip of your finger on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot. To attach the battery cover Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens hole in the cover fits over the camera lens.

  • Page 11: Turning The Phone On And Off

    Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone Press and hold down the power key on the right side of the phone until the phone vibrates. If your screen goes dark, press the home key or press the power key briefly to activate the screen.

  • Page 12: Accounts And Services

    To unlock the screen • Drag to the right across the screen. To lock the screen manually • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key Accounts and services Sign in to your online service accounts from your phone and benefit from a range of services.

  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1. Front camera lens 11. Camera lens 2. Ear speaker 12. Camera LED light 3. Light sensor/Proximity sensor 13. Connector for charger/USB cable 4. Touchscreen 14. Battery cover opening 5. Search Key 15. Microphone 6.

  • Page 14: Using The Keys

    Using the keys • Back Go back to the previous screen • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel Home • Go to the Home screen from any application or screen • Open a window showing your most recently used applications Menu •...

  • Page 15: Improving Battery Performance

    Plug the phone charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, with the USB symbol facing up.

  • Page 16: 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 17 To zoom • When available, tap to zoom in or out. You may have to drag the screen (in any direction) to make the zoom icons appear. 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).

  • Page 18: Home Screen

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

  • Page 19: Rearranging Your Home Screen

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

  • Page 20: Accessing And Using Applications

    To rename a folder Tap the folder to open it. Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. Enter the new folder name and tap Done. To move an item on the Home screen Press to open your Home screen. Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location.

  • Page 21: Opening And Closing Applications

    To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen From your Home screen, tap Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag it to the desired location. To share an application from your Application screen From your Home screen, tap Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag the item to...

  • Page 22: Status And Notifications

    To move an application on the Application screen Open the Application screen, then tap Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location. to exit edit mode. You can only move your applications when is selected.

  • Page 23: Phone Settings Menu

    To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards. To open a running application from the Notification panel • Tap the icon for the running application to open it. To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel •...
  • Page 24 Using the on-screen keyboard 12:45 1 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language. 2 Close the on-screen keyboard view 3 Display numbers and symbols. Touch and hold to display smileys. 4 Enter a space 5 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages.
  • Page 25 To enter common punctuation marks When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar. Select a punctuation mark from the candidate bar. The selected mark is inserted before the space. To quickly enter a full stop, tap the space bar twice when you finish entering a word. To insert a smiley When you enter text, touch and hold Select a smiley.

  • Page 26: Using The Phonepad

    To change the Gesture input settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . If you have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold 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 27: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    8 Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone. To open the Phonepad for the first time • Tap a text entry field, then tap or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language.

  • Page 28: Customising Your Phone

    Text input settings When entering text, you can access a text input settings menu that helps you set options for text prediction. For example, you can decide how you want the phone to present word alternatives and correct words as you type, or enable the text input application to remember new words you write.

  • Page 29: Ringtone Settings

    To set the date manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Set date. Adjust the date by scrolling up and down. Tap Set.

  • Page 30: Memory

    To set the screen to vibrate From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications. To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 31: Using A Headset With Your Phone

    To move an application to the memory card From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Apps. Tap the desired application. Tap Move to SD card. It is not possible to move some applications from the phone memory to the memory card. Memory card Your phone is preloaded with a microSD™...

  • Page 32: Turning Off Data Traffic

    Tap Reset to default. Usage info For quality purposes, Sony collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your phone usage. None of the information gathered includes personal data. By default, the usage info sending option is not activated. But you can choose to activate it if you like.

  • Page 33: Data Roaming

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

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: Voicemail

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

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: Contacts Screen Overview

    Contacts screen overview Tap here to create a contact Contact search field Touch a contact to view its details Alphabetical index for browsing contacts Tap a contact thumbnail to access the Quick Contact menu Shortcut tabs Managing your contacts You can create, edit and synchronise your contacts in a few simple steps. You can select contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them in the phone.

  • Page 42: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

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

  • Page 43: Communicating With Your Contacts

    To assign a contact to a group From the Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact that you want to assign to a group, then tap Edit contact. Tap the bar directly under Assign to group. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact, then tap Done.

  • Page 44: Backing Up Contacts

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

  • Page 45: 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 46: Text And Multimedia Message Options

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

  • Page 47: 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 48 To receive email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check.
  • Page 49 To forward an email message From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check.

  • Page 50: Using Email Accounts

    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 phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check.

  • Page 51: Gmail™ And Other Google™ Services

    Gmail™ and other Google™ services If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application in your phone to read, write and organise email messages. After you set up your Google™ account to work in the phone, you can also chat to friends using the Google Talk™ application, synchronise your phone calendar application with your Google Calendar™, and download applications and games from Google Play™.

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54 Timescape™ event filter All events Missed calls Received text and multimedia messages Updates from your Twitter™ contacts Updates from your Facebook™ contacts To filter the events displayed in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Tap or flick through the filter icons. To refresh the main view in Timescape™...

  • Page 55: 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 56 Timescape™ widget view Timescape™ tile Tap to refresh the view Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view Tap to update your status You cannot preview tiles when using the Timescape™ widget. To add the Timescape™ widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add >...

  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: Playnow™ Service

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

  • Page 60: Video Unlimited

    When you rent a video, you have a fixed amount of time in which to view it. This time period varies from market to market. You can also choose to download a purchased video to most Sony™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account. Video Unlimited™ notifications overview When you buy or rent videos, the following notifications may appear: This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 61: Watching A Video From Video Unlimited

    Confirmation of successful purchase Rental countdown period has started Watching a video from Video Unlimited™ You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony™ device that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account. Video menu overview When you watch a video from Video Unlimited™, you can open a menu to get the...

  • Page 62: Music Unlimited

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

  • Page 63: 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 67. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 64 To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarms. Tap Add alarm. Adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarms.
  • Page 65 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarms. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarms, then press Tap Settings.

  • Page 66: Scanning With The Neoreader™ Application

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

  • Page 67: 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 68: Synchronising Your Corporate Email, Calendar And Contacts

    Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly from your phone. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a computer. After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications.

  • Page 69: Synchronising Using Syncml

    To set up a Facebook™ inside Xperia™ account on your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Make sure that synchronisation is turned on so that applications can synchronise data automatically. Tap Add account > Facebook inside Xperia™. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Facebook™...
  • Page 70 To set a synchronisation interval From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account. Tap Account settings. Tap Sync interval and select an interval option. To remove a SyncML™ account from your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...

  • Page 71: Connecting To Wireless Networks

    Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your phone using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and access cheaper call and data rates. If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network with your phone.
  • Page 72 Advanced Wi-Fi® settings Before you add a Wi-Fi® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting in your phone. Wi-Fi® network status When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi® networks. You can also enable the phone to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi®...
  • Page 73 To set up file sharing using the Connected devices feature Connect your phone to a Wi-Fi® network. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected Devices. and edit your phone name, if desired. This name will later appear on other client devices connected to the Wi-Fi network, to identify your phone.

  • Page 74: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    To share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your phone. Using the USB cable that came with your phone, connect your phone to a computer. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Mark the USB tethering checkbox.
  • Page 75 To add a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. Tap Add VPN network. Select the type of VPN to add. Enter your VPN settings. Tap Save. To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 76: 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 77: Managing Bookmarks

    To zoom in or out on a web page Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on a web page: • Double-tap to zoom in on the web page, or double-tap again to zoom out. • Touch an area of the page with two fingers at once and spread them apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out.
  • Page 78 To bookmark a web page While you are viewing the web page, press Tap Save to bookmarks. If desired, edit the bookmark. When you're done, tap OK. To open a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search and address bar appear.

  • Page 79: Managing Text And Images

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

  • Page 80: Downloading From The Web

    Downloading from the web You can download applications and content when you browse the web using the web browser in your phone. Usually you have to touch a download link for the desired file and the download then starts automatically. To view your downloaded files Make sure that you have inserted a memory card in your phone before viewing any previously downloaded files (to the card).
  • Page 81 Auto-filling text Auto-filling allows you to automatically enter data such as names and addresses on various web forms, so you don’t have to enter the same information repeatedly on different web pages. To create text for auto-filling When the browser is open, press Tap Settings >...

  • Page 82: Music

    Music Get the most out of your music 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 83 Cover art (if available) Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind Play/Pause button Progress indicator – drag or tap to fast forward and rewind Elapsed time of current track Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward View the current play queue To change tracks •...

  • Page 84: Music Player Widget

    To share a track When browsing your tracks in the music player library, touch and hold a track title. Tap Send. Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists this way. You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.
  • Page 85 the most played songs of each artist in your audio library. You can create your own playlists from the music on your memory card. In addition, you can copy playlists from a computer to the memory card if you have the Media Go™...

  • Page 86: Identifying Music Using Trackid Technology

    Identifying music using TrackID technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™...
  • Page 87 To delete a track from the track history When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title. Tap Delete. Tap Yes in the popup window. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 88: Taking Photos And Recording Videos

    Taking photos and recording videos Take a photo or record a video with the camera in your phone. You can hold the camera horizontally or vertically. Use the front camera to take self-portraits. Share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service.Your camera is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor, which enables sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions.

  • Page 89: Using Still Camera Settings

    Using still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Open the camera. If the still camera is not selected, tap the still camera icon to expand the view, then tap again. To display all settings, tap Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired. Still camera settings The following settings appear in the camera viewfinder when you tap the settings button Scene mode...

  • Page 90: Using The Video Camera

    Fluorescent Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky. 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.

  • Page 91: Using Panorama Mode

    Camera settings Store location Select if you want the geographical location to be added when you take a photo. Restore defaults Restore the camera settings to the default values. Flash mode Select how the camera light should be used. On Use the light. Off Don't use the camera light.

  • Page 92: Viewing Photos And Videos In Gallery

    Viewing photos and videos in Gallery Use Gallery to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your phone camera, or to view similar content that you've downloaded or copied to the memory card. In Gallery, you can also view photos and videos that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™...
  • Page 93 Tap to switch from grid to stack view The name of the album Tap a photo or video to view it Tap an arrow to scroll a screen at a time. Drag left or right to scroll rapidly. Tap to return to the main Gallery screen To view photos and videos in Gallery From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Xperia™...

  • Page 94: Working With Photos In Gallery

    To share an album in Gallery If you share an album, do not delete the original copy of the album before the items in the album are completely sent. From the main Gallery screen, touch and hold an album that you want to work with.

  • Page 95: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press In the toolbar, tap More > Crop. To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When crop arrows appear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame. To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of the four corners to make the arrows appear, then drag the corner accordingly.
  • Page 96 To fast forward and rewind a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward. Alternatively, you can tap To adjust the volume of a video •...

  • Page 97: 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 98: 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 99 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 100: 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 101: Pc Companion

    To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled by default. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity. Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices. Tap Connect.
  • Page 102 To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. Phone: In the status bar, SD card connected appears. Computer: The PC Companion application launches automatically. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™...

  • Page 103: 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 104: Using Google Maps™ To Get Directions

    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 105: Backing Up And Restoring

    Backing up and restoring Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to your memory card or online storage account. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted. Types of content you can back up Use the Backup and restore application to back up the following types of data: •...

  • Page 106: Locking And Protecting Your Phone

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

  • Page 107: 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 108 To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern Activate the screen. Draw your screen unlock pattern. If the unlock pattern you draw on the screen is rejected five times in a row, you can select to either wait 30 seconds and then try again, or to answer the security question you have selected.

  • Page 109: 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 110 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 111: 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 112 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 and show visual feedback for touches. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode when USB is connected.

  • Page 113: Status And Notification Icons Overview

    Status and notification icons overview Status icons The following status icons may appear on your screen: Signal strength No signal Roaming GPRS is available EDGE is available 3G is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging...
  • Page 114 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 More (undisplayed) notifications This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 115: User Support

    Access user support directly in your phone through the Help application. For example, you can open a User guide with instructions on how to use your phone. You can also get troubleshooting and other help from the Sony Mobile support zone, and from the Sony Mobile Customer support service.

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • Restart your phone. • Remove and re-insert the battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone. •...

  • Page 117: I Cannot Use Internet-Based Services

    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 118: 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 119: 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 120: Index

    Index contacts ..............39 accounts ..............12 backing up ............44 Exchange Active Sync® ........12 copying ............44 Facebook™ .............12 favourite ............43 Google™ ............12 groups .............42 adjusting volume .............83 importing from SIM card .........40 Airplane mode ............30 joining contact information ......42 alarm ................63 picture .............42 albums sending ............43 deleting ............94...
  • Page 121 hardware keys ............14 minimising ............83 headset ..............31 playlists ............84 using ..............31 smart playlists ..........85 Home screen ............18 music player widget ..........84 customising .............19 Music Unlimited™ ...........62 icons ..............113 Navigation application ...........104 in the camera ...........90 new services ............54 importing SIM contacts ...........40 notification ............22, 113 infinite button ............84 panel ..............22...
  • Page 122 ringtone ..............63 TrackID™ technology ..........86 rotating buying a track ..........86 photos .............94 deleting a track ..........87 opening ............86 searching for track information .......86 scanning barcodes ..........66 sharing a track ..........86 screen ..............29 using results ............86 cracked ............16 viewing artist info ..........86 glass ..............16 viewing charts ..........86 screen unlock pattern ........106...
  • Page 123 wireless networks ..........103 Wisepilot™ ............104 zooming photos .............94 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

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