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Page 1: User Guide
User guide Xperia ™ C5302/C5303/C5306... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Xperia™ SP User guide...............6 Getting started................7 About this User guide.................7 Android™—what and why?..............7 Device overview.................7 Assembly....................8 Turning the device on and off............10 Locking and unlocking the screen............11 Setup guide..................11 Accounts and services..............11 Getting to know your device.............13 Using the keys..................13 Using the touchscreen..............13 Battery....................15 Lock screen..................18... - Page 3 Forwarding calls................41 Restricting calls................41 Multiple calls..................41 Conference calls................42 Voicemail..................42 Emergency calls................43 Contacts..................44 Transferring contacts...............44 Searching and viewing contacts............45 Adding and editing contacts.............46 Favorites and groups...............47 Sending contact information.............47 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application.....47 Backing up contacts.................48 Messaging and chat..............49 Reading and sending messages............49 Organizing your messages..............50 Calling from a message..............51...
- Page 4 Camera..................66 Taking photos and recording videos..........66 Face detection..................67 Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces.......67 Adding the geographical position to your photos......68 General camera settings..............68 Still camera settings.................69 Video camera settings..............72 Album..................74 Viewing photos and videos..............74 Sharing and managing photos and videos........75 Editing photos with the Photo editor application......76 Photo albums...................77 Viewing your photos on a map............78...
- Page 5 Calendar and alarm clock............106 Calendar..................106 Alarm clock..................106 Support and maintenance............109 Updating your device..............109 Backup and restore application............110 Resetting your device..............111 Locking and protecting your device..........112 Finding your device................114 Support application................115 Recycling your device..............115 Reference..................116 Status and notification icons overview...........116 Application overview..............117 Important information..............119 Important information leaflet............119 Limitations to services and features..........119...
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Page 6: Xperia™ Sp User Guide
Xperia™ SP User guide This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. -
Page 7: Getting Started
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version. 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. -
Page 8: Assembly
Front camera lens Light sensor Proximity sensor Ear speaker Volume/Zoom key Power key Camera key Main microphone Port for charger/USB cable 10 Headset jack 11 Camera lens 12 Camera light 13 Second microphone 14 Illuminating transparent band 15 Speaker Assembly To remove the back cover Insert a thumbnail into the gap between the back cover and one side of your •... -
Page 9: Illuminating Transparent Band
Your device requires a micro SIM card. Inserting an incompatible SIM card in the micro SIM card slot could damage the card or your device, and Sony does not warrant and will not be responsible for any damage caused by use of incompatible or modified SIM cards. -
Page 10: Turning The Device On And Off
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. Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. -
Page 11: Locking And Unlocking The Screen
For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it and start enjoying music, videos and games from the Sony Entertainment Network on your device. Or you can create a new account directly on your device. - Page 12 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. Google™ account Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android™...
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Page 13: 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, the Notification panel, or an • application Home Go to the Home screen • Task Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar •... - 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.
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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 • 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. Keep your device in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time •...
- Page 17 Using STAMINA mode Activate the STAMINA mode feature to pause your Wi-Fi® connection, data traffic and several power consuming applications when your screen is inactive. When STAMINA mode is active, you can still receive phone calls, and text and multimedia messages. You can also set up an applications list to allow some applications to keep running when your screen is inactive.
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Page 18: Lock Screen
To change the settings for Low battery mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management. To open the settings menu, tap Low battery mode. Adjust the settings as desired. When you're finished, tap Lock screen The lock screen is the screen that you see when the device is locked but the screen is active. - Page 19 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. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap To add a pane to your Home screen...
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Page 20: Rearranging Your Home Screen
Rearranging your Home screen Customize the appearance of your Home screen and change the features you can access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders, and add shortcuts and widgets. Customization options When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following customization options appear: Add widgets to your Home screen. -
Page 21: Taking A Screenshot
To set a theme for your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes, then select a theme. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. -
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 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.
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Page 25: Accessing Settings
To take action on a notification Tap the notification. • To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. • To clear all notifications from the Notification panel Tap Clear. •... -
Page 26: On-Screen Keyboard
To access your device settings From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings. You can also drag the status bar downward on the Home screen and tap to access your device settings. On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. -
Page 27: Phonepad
To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced. -
Page 28: Entering Text Using Voice Input
To enter numbers using the Phonepad When the Phonepad is displayed, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears. • To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad When the Phonepad is displayed, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears. -
Page 29: Personalizing The Xperia Keyboard
To edit text in portrait orientation Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. Select the text you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your desired changes. To edit text in landscape orientation Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text. -
Page 30: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback. To adjust the ringtone volume with the volume key Press the volume key up or down. • To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down. -
Page 31: Ringtone Settings
Ringtone settings To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Select a ringtone. Tap Done. To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes. -
Page 32: Memory
watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your memory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated. Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. To turn on Airplane mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 33: Using A Headset
Clearing the application memory You may sometimes need to clear the memory for an application. This might happen if, for example, the application memory becomes full, or you want to clear scores for a game. You might also want to delete incoming email, text, and multimedia messages in some applications. -
Page 34: Controlling Data Usage
Enter all other information required by your network operator. When you're done, tap , then tap Save. Usage info For quality purposes, Sony Mobile collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your device. None of the information gathered includes personal data. To allow the sending of usage info From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 35: Mobile Network Settings
To set a data usage warning Make sure that data traffic is turned on. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap Data usage. To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set. -
Page 36: Data Roaming
Data roaming Some service providers allow you to send and receive mobile data when you are roaming outside of your home network. It's recommended to check the relevant data transmission rates in advance. To activate data roaming From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 37: Downloading Applications
Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet ®... -
Page 38: Calling
Calling Making calls Making calls overview You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. -
Page 39: Receiving Calls
To make an international call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0) and phone number, then Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them. -
Page 40: Ongoing Calls
Ongoing calls Ongoing calls overview Open your contacts list Turn on the loudspeaker during a call Mute the microphone during a call Enter numbers during a call End a call To change the ear speaker volume during a call Press the volume key up or down. •... -
Page 41: Forwarding Calls
To hide the call log From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. Tap > Hide call log. 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 >... -
Page 42: Conference Calls
To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left. • To make a second call During an ongoing call, tap Enter the number of the recipient and tap . The first call is put on hold. To switch between multiple calls To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap Switch to this •... -
Page 43: Emergency Calls
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 44: Contacts
Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. To get help with read the article about transferring contacts. choosing a transfer method, Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer and Contacts Setup are applications within the PC Companion computer program that help you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. -
Page 45: Searching And Viewing Contacts
® To import contacts using Bluetooth technology ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. -
Page 46: Adding And Editing Contacts
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 47: Favorites And Groups
To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap Done. To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap >... -
Page 48: Backing Up Contacts
happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries by mistake, you can separate them again later. To link contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact. Press , then tap Link contact. -
Page 49: Messaging And Chat
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and messaging settings on page 33. -
Page 50: Organizing Your Messages
To reply to a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap Send. To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward. -
Page 51: Calling From A Message
Calling from a message To call a message sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation. Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the recipient name or number from the list that appears. If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number that you want to call. - Page 52 Start a new chat or video call Options List of contacts To start an instant message or a video call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Hangouts. , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number or circle name and select the relevant entry from the suggested list.
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Page 53: Email
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. -
Page 54: Email Preview Pane
Access settings and options List of email messages To download new email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the Inbox of the account that you want to check. To download new messages, tap When the inbox is open, swipe downwards on the screen to refresh the message list. -
Page 55: Organizing Your Email Messages
To activate the preview pane From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. Tap , then tap Settings. Tap General > Preview pane. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To read email messages using the preview pane Make sure the preview pane is activated. -
Page 56: Email Account Settings
Email account settings To remove an email account from your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings. Select the account you want to remove. Tap Delete account > OK. To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. -
Page 57: Music
See Connecting your device to a computer on page 95. If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and • organize your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. Learn more and download the Media Go™... -
Page 58: Walkman Home Screen
To play a song From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap Select a music category, for example, under Artists, Albums, or Songs, then browse to the song that you want to open. Tap a song to play it. -
Page 59: Playlists
Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited channels Open the "WALKMAN" music player Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. To display the WALKMAN home screen From the Home screen, tap >... -
Page 60: Sharing Music
To create your own playlists Open the WALKMAN home screen. 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 61: Enhancing The Sound
To manage music from your friends Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Friends' music > Recent. Tap an item to open it, then work on it as desired. to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field. - Page 62 View TrackID options View current music charts View the search result history Record and identify music 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 identify music using TrackID™ technology From your Home screen, tap Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device towards the music source.
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Page 63: Music Unlimited Online Service
PC that runs the Windows operating system. Go to www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more information. Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. To get started with Music Unlimited Open the WALKMAN home screen. -
Page 64: Fm Radio
FM radio Listening to the 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: Favorite Radio Channels
To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. 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 66: Camera
Camera Taking photos and recording videos Zoom in or out Main camera screen Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Take photos or record video clips Go back a step or exit the camera Capturing mode settings icon Camera settings icon and shortcut icons Front camera To take a photo from the lock screen... -
Page 67: Face Detection
To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. , and select If the video camera is not selected, tap To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. -
Page 68: 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 69: Still Camera Settings
Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This setting is only available when focus mode is set to touch focus. Shutter sound Choose whether to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video. -
Page 70: Self Timer
1920×1080(16:9) 2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. Self timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. - Page 71 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Center Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image. Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
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Page 72: Video Camera Settings
Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Tap one of the settings icons on the screen. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. - Page 73 Center Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image. Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image. Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
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Page 74: Album
Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Pictures tab in the Album application 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. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. View photos and videos in the Pictures tab View photos and videos in the My albums tab View menu options... -
Page 75: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos
To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow. Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™... -
Page 76: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application
To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select items. Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame. -
Page 77: Photo Albums
To apply special effects to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor >... -
Page 78: Viewing Your Photos On A Map
View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage View your photos in globe mode View your photos on a map View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card 10 View all photos with faces The PlayMemories online service is not available in all countries or regions. - Page 79 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. Tap an item to view it in full screen. If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map.
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Page 80: Movies
Tap to view all videos in Video Unlimited Tap to view details of a video in Video Unlimited Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. -
Page 81: Transferring Video Content To Your Device
PC. Learn more and download the Media Go™ application. If your computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use Sony™ Bridge for Mac to transfer • video files from iTunes to your device. - Page 82 To delete a video From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies. Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the video that you want to delete. Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears. Tap Delete again to confirm.
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Page 83: Video Unlimited
Sony Entertainment Network account, then you can use that account instead. Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. To get started with Video Unlimited... -
Page 84: Web Browser
Web browser Browsing the web 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. To browse with Google Chrome™... -
Page 85: 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 86: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection
Advanced Wi-Fi® settings 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 your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected. - Page 87 shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information. To share your data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
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Page 88: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices
To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect. To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards. -
Page 89: Playing Files On A Digital Media Renderer Device
available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices. Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices. -
Page 90: Nfc
or play, content received from your device. A DMR device can be, for example, a TV with DLNA function, or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher. The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used. Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information. -
Page 91: Nfc Detection Area
NFC detection area The location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices. When sharing data with another device using NFC, refer to the User guide of the other device for more information. To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. -
Page 92: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
To open the tag, tap it. Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information. - Page 93 ® To turn on the Bluetooth function and make your device visible Drag the status bar downward, then tap ® Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth function. ® Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth devices appear.
- Page 94 ® To connect your device to another Bluetooth device ® If you are connecting to a Bluetooth device that requires you to first pair your device before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your device with that device. Drag the status bar downward, then tap Find and tap Bluetooth.
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Page 95: Connecting Your Device To A Computer
PC Companion application on a ® ® PC or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application on an Apple computer. PC Companion and Sony™ Bridge for Mac help you access additional computer applications to transfer and organize media files, update your device, synchronize device content, and more. - Page 96 the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your device. ® In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi enabled device that supports Media transfer, ® ® ® for example, a computer running Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode...
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Page 97: Connecting Your Device To A Tv Set Using A Cable
Apple computer. You can also use the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application to manage files through a file browser, update your device software, and back up and restore content on your device. -
Page 98: Screen Mirroring
application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your device on TVs and other devices. You may have to purchase an MHL cable separately. To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable. -
Page 99: Smart Connect
information or a map of nearby outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standard barcode types. To start the NeoReader™ application From the Home screen, tap Find and tap NeoReader™. To scan a barcode When the NeoReader™ application is open, hold your device over the barcode until the complete barcode is visible in the viewfinder. - Page 100 Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch, and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected devices show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each device.
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Page 101: 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 102: Synchronizing With Facebook
setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar, and Contacts applications. To set up corporate email, calendar, and contacts for synchronization From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync. Enter your corporate email address and password. Tap Next. - Page 103 From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook. Select the account that you want to remove. Press , then tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Page 104: Maps And Locations
Both options are activated by default when you enable location services. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services. To enable location services Drag the status bar downward, then tap Tap Location services. -
Page 105: Google Maps
Google Maps™ Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. Before taking trips, you can download and save maps to your memory card to avoid high roaming costs. The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Internet connection. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device. -
Page 106: Calendar And Alarm Clock
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar About the calendar Your device has a calendar for managing your schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronize your device's calendar with your web calendar. Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® on page 101. 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 Time and 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 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. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. Tap Done. The vibrate feature is enabled by default when you create a new alarm. To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm &...
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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: Backup And Restore Application
® Using a USB cable, connect your device to the Apple computer. Computer: Launch the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device and searches for new software for it. -
Page 111: Resetting Your Device
To select the data types to back up From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Back up & restore. Tap Back up. Select the data types that you want to back up. To back up content From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Back up &... -
Page 112: Locking And Protecting Your Device
Before you start, be sure to back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal memory. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. To delete information, such as pictures and music, from your internal storage, mark the Erase internal storage checkbox. -
Page 113: 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 a screen lock From your Home screen, tap >... -
Page 114: Finding Your Device
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 must wait 30 seconds and then try again. To change the screen unlock pattern From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 115: Support Application
To activate the “my Xperia” service Drag the status bar downward, then tap Tap Security > MyXperia™ > Activate. Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept. 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! -
Page 116: Reference
Reference 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 LTE is available NFC is activated 3G is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Network is available... -
Page 117: Application Overview
Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail Upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call... - Page 118 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. Use the Movies application to play videos in your device and share content with your friends.
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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 ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR YOUR DEVICE. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.