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Sony Xperia C6902 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ C6902/C6903/C6906...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Xperia™ User guide...............6 Getting started................7 Overview....................7 Assembly...................8 Starting your device for the first time..........9 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........10 Charging your device...............10 Learning the basics..............12 Using the touchscreen..............12 Locking and unlocking the screen...........13 Home screen..................14 Application screen................15 Navigating applications..............17 Small apps..................17 Widgets....................18...
  • Page 3 On-screen keyboard................37 Phonepad..................39 Keyboard and Phonepad settings...........40 Entering text using voice input............41 Calling..................42 Making calls..................42 Receiving calls.................43 Ongoing calls...................43 Using the call log................44 Forwarding calls................44 Restricting calls................45 Multiple calls..................45 Conference calls................45 Voicemail..................46 Emergency calls................46 Contacts ..................47 Transferring contacts...............47 Searching and viewing contacts............48 Adding and editing contacts............49 Favourites and groups..............50 Sending contact information............50...
  • Page 4 Music services................66 TrackID™ technology..............66 Music Unlimited™................67 FM radio..................68 About the FM radio................68 Using your favourite radio channels..........69 Sound settings.................69 Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........69 Camera..................71 About the camera................71 Using the still camera..............71 Face detection.................72 Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces......72 Adding the geographical position to your photos......73 Using still camera settings...............73 Using the video camera..............77...
  • Page 5 Synchronising with Google™............108 Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts..108 Synchronising with Facebook™............109 Maps and locations..............111 About location services..............111 Using GPS..................111 Google Maps™................111 Using Google Maps™ to get directions.........112 Calendar and alarm clock............113 Calendar..................113 Alarm clock..................113 Locking and protecting your device...........116 IMEI number...................116 SIM card protection...............116 Setting a screen lock..............117...

  • Page 6: Xperia™ User Guide

    Xperia™ User guide [Missing image] This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Overview This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    1. Headset jack 10. Main speaker and microphone 2. Proximity sensor/Light sensor 11. Main camera lens 3. Ear receiver/Charging light/Notification light 12. Camera light 4. Front camera lens 13. Second microphone 5. Micro SIM card slot cover 14. NFC™ detection area 6.

  • Page 9: Starting Your Device For The First Time

    Inserting the micro SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your micro SIM card or your device, and Sony Mobile does not warrant and will not be responsible for any damage caused by such action.

  • Page 10: Why Do I Need A Google™ Account

    It may take a while for the device to shut down. Why do I need a Google™ account? Your Xperia™ from Sony runs on the Android™ platform, developed by Google™. There is a range of Google™ applications and services that come with your device, like Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™...
  • Page 11 The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a certain time when the charger is connected. This is to extend battery life and may result in the charge status showing a level below 100 percent. Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance in Battery and power management.

  • Page 12: Learning The Basics

    The touchscreen is made from glass. Glass screens are sensitive to drops and mechanical shocks. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty service. Tapping •...

  • Page 13: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map. Swiping • Scroll a list up or down. • Scroll left or right, for example between Home screen panes or application panes. Flicking •...

  • Page 14: Home Screen

    To activate the screen • Briefly press the power key To unlock the screen • Place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down. There are several ways to unlock the screen, see Setting a screen lock on page 117. To lock the screen manually •...

  • Page 15: Application Screen

    Home screen panes When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the customization options for the Home screen appears where you can change the Home screen panes. 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 16 Application screen overview Sort applications in preferred order Search installed applications Access a menu with more options Application pane. Flick left or right to view more applications. To open an application from the Application screen • Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application. To arrange applications on the Application screen •...

  • Page 17: Navigating Applications

    Navigating applications You can navigate between your applications with the navigation keys. Some applications are closed when you press to exit while others continue to run in the background or pause. If the application is paused or runs in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application.

  • Page 18: Widgets

    To open a small app To make the small apps bar appear, press Tap the small app that you want to open. A small app window appears. To close a small app • on the small app window. To download a small app >...

  • Page 19: Shortcuts And Folders

    To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget.
  • Page 20 Shortcuts and folders overview Access a folder with applications Access an application using a shortcut To add a shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Apps > Shortcuts. Select a shortcut.

  • Page 21: Background And Themes

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

  • Page 22: Icons In The Status Bar

    To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel • Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. To clear the Notification panel • From the Notification panel, tap Clear. Notification light A notification light gives you battery status information and some notifications. For example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call.

  • Page 23: Application Overview

    Notification icons New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device 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...
  • Page 24 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 videos with your friends or on other devices using DLNA™.

  • Page 25: Google Play™ And Downloading Applications

    Google Play™ and downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the online store for applications, games, music, movies and books and it includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 26: Internet And Networks

    Internet and networks 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. Web browser overview Search and address field Refresh the page...

  • Page 27: Wi-Fi

    Contact your network operator for detailed information about Internet and messaging settings. Deleting an APN and adding the setting again can be useful if you cannot access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive multimedia messages. To download Internet and messaging settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 28 To connect to a Wi-Fi® network From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is on. Tap Wi-Fi . Available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. The available networks may be open or secured. Open networks are indicated by and secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 29: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Press . Tap Advanced. Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. Select an option. Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable.

  • Page 30: Controlling Data Usage

    Controlling data usage Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. To turn data traffic on or off Drag the status bar downwards and tap Tap Data usage. Tap the on-off switch beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off.

  • Page 31: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    To select a network mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Network Mode. Select a network mode. To select another network manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers. Tap Search mode >...

  • Page 32: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Notification panel and the Application screen. Setting your device from the Notification panel You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic device settings.

  • Page 33: Time And Date

    To set your device to silent mode Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the status bar. Press the volume key down again. 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 silent mode.

  • Page 34: Airplane Mode

    To select the notification sound From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default 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 35: Enhancing The Sound Output

    Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™ technology. Using Clear Phase™ technology Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound. To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™...
  • Page 36 Using Clear Phase™ technology Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound. To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 37: Typing Text

    Typing text About typing text You can select from a number of keyboards and input methods to type text containing letters, numbers and other characters. On-screen keyboard Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically.
  • Page 38 To enter text using the on-screen keyboard To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character. To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch and hold "e"...

  • Page 39: Phonepad

    Copy text Paste text only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard. Using the Gesture input function to write words You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard. Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen keyboard. To enter text using the Gesture input function When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want to write.

  • Page 40: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    Display symbols and smileys Enter a space Enter a carriage return or confirm text input Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device. To open the Phonepad for the first time Tap a text entry field, then tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

  • Page 41: Entering Text Using Voice Input

    To change the text input settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select the relevant settings. Entering text using voice input When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words.

  • Page 42: Calling

    Calling Making calls Call handling overview View your contacts View your call log entries View your favourite contacts View all contact groups saved to your device Delete a number Dialpad Hide or clear the call log Call button Hide or show the dialer To make a call by dialling From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone.

  • Page 43: Receiving Calls

    Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them. To show or hide your phone number From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID. Receiving calls To answer a call To decline a call...

  • Page 44: Using The Call Log

    View your contacts Turn on the loudspeaker Mute the microphone Enter numbers End a call To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. To activate the screen during a call • Briefly press Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls...

  • Page 45: Restricting Calls

    Restricting calls You can bar all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls and if you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls. To bar incoming or outgoing calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 46: Voicemail

    To make a conference call During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad. Dial the number of the second participant and tap Call. After the second participant answers, the first participant is put on hold. to add the second participant to the conference call. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.

  • Page 47: Contacts

    Transferring contacts using a computer Contacts Setup is an application within PC Companion and within Sony™ Bridge for Mac that helps you to collect the contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device.

  • Page 48: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    ® To import contacts using Bluetooth technology If you want to have your contacts safely backed up and accessible from any device, make sure to set up a Google™ account before importing contacts to your new device. ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and your device set to visible.

  • Page 49: 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 synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the list.

  • Page 50: Favourites And Groups

    Favourites and groups You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application. You can also assign contacts to groups, to get quicker access to them from within the Contacts application. To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite From the Home screen, tap , then tap .

  • Page 51: Backing Up Contacts

    To separate linked contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the linked contact you want to edit, then tap Tap Unlink contact. Tap OK. Backing up contacts You can use internal storage or a SIM card to back up contacts. To export all contacts to the phone's internal storage From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

  • Page 52: Messaging

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

  • Page 53: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap , then tap Delete conversations. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap > Delete. To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap >...

  • Page 54: Google Talk

    Google Talk™ The Google Talk™ application lets you chat with your friends using text, voice and video. To start Google Talk™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk. To reply to an instant message with Google Talk™ When someone contacts you on Google Talk™, appears in the status bar.

  • Page 55: Email

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

  • Page 56: Using Email

    Using email To create and send an email message Make sure that you have set up an email account. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select the account that you want to use.
  • Page 57 To save a sender's email address to your contacts From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. Find and tap a message in your email inbox. Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.
  • Page 58 To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings. Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an Out of Office auto-reply.

  • Page 59: Socialife

    Socialife™ Using the Socialife™ application Use the Socialife™ application from Sony to get your favourite news, videos and social networking feeds in one place. The Socialife™ home screen gives a clear overview of friends’ Facebook and Twitter activity, plus news feeds that you have subscribed to.

  • Page 60: Walkman" Application

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

  • Page 61: 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 track that you want to open. Tap a track to play it. You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.

  • Page 62: Visualiser

    To delete a track In My music, browse to the track that you want to delete. Touch and hold the track title, then tap Delete. You can also delete albums this way. To send a track In My music, when browsing your tracks , touch and hold a track title. Tap Send.
  • Page 63 Overview of My music Go back to the current track Picture of the currently playing artist (if available) Browse your music by artist Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited™ Browse your favourite playlists Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services Browse all playlists Browse audio by track...

  • Page 64: Managing Playlists

    Categorising your music using SensMe™ channels The SensMe™ channels application helps you arrange your music by mood and tempo. SensMe™ groups all your tracks into several categories, or channels, so you can select music that matches your mood or suits the time of day. To enable the SensMe™...

  • Page 65: Walkman" Application Widget

    To play your own playlists In My music, tap . Under Playlists, tap a playlist. Tap a track to play it. To remove a track from a playlist In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the track you want to delete. Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears.

  • Page 66: Music Services

    Music services 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 67: Music Unlimited

    To view the artist information for a track • After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Artist info. You can also view the artist information for a track by opening the History or Charts tabs from the TrackID™...

  • Page 68: Fm Radio

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

  • Page 69: Using Your Favourite Radio Channels

    Save or remove a channel as a favourite Tuned frequency Using your favourite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By using favourites you can quickly return to a radio channel. To save a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite.
  • Page 70 To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap TrackID™. A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If successful, you are presented with a track result or a list of possible tracks.

  • Page 71: Camera

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

  • Page 72: Face Detection

    To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. To take a self-portrait using the front camera Activate the camera.

  • Page 73: 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 green frame and the photo is taken automatically.

  • Page 74: Quick Launch

    Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just press the camera key and move the camera steadily from one side to the other. Resolution Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory. 13 MP 4:3 13 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio.

  • Page 75: Focus Mode

    Launch and record video By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first video is shot immediately after the camera video camera is launched from sleep mode. Launch only (video camera) By pressing and holding down the camera key, the video camera is launched from sleep mode. Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp.
  • Page 76 Daylight Adjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity.

  • Page 77: Using The Video Camera

    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 to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.
  • Page 78 Using 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 want to adjust, then make your changes. To customise the video camera settings panel When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings.
  • Page 79 Photo light Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor. Self-timer With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in the video.

  • Page 80: Shutter Sound

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

  • Page 81: Data Storage

    Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 82: Album

    Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.

  • Page 83: Viewing Photos And Videos In The My Albums Tab

    Overview of Pictures tab Grid view of photos and videos. View menu options. 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.
  • Page 84 • My SD card – view all photos and videos saved to a removable memory card in your device. Overview of My albums tab View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service. View photos and videos on Facebook™. View photos and videos in Picasa™. View your photos on a map.

  • Page 85: Working With Photos In Album

    To view content in list view in the My SD card tile From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > My albums > My SD card. Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a chronologically ordered grid.
  • Page 86 To edit a photo • When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Edit photo. To share a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow the steps to send it.

  • Page 87: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To delete a video In Album, find the video you want to delete. Touch and hold the video to activate selection mode. The frame of the video thumbnail turns blue when it is selected. Tap , then tap OK. Viewing your photos on a map If you enable location detection when taking photos, you can use the information gathered at a later stage.

  • Page 88: Viewing Online Albums

    To view geotagged photos on a globe in Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > My albums > Globe. 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 89 To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > My albums. Tap the desired online service. Tap Connect. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed. Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album.

  • Page 90: 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 91 To play a video in full screen When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. To play the video in its original size, tap To share a video When a video saved under Movies or TV shows is playing, tap , then tap Share.

  • Page 92: 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 93: 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 94: Connectivity

    Connectivity Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi- Fi®...

  • Page 95: Playing Files On A Digital Media Renderer Device

    To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap My music to open the music library. Press , then tap Media server. To turn on the Share content function, drag the slider.

  • Page 96: Nfc

    Google Play™ and contacts to other Android devices. In addition, you can also transfer photos, music tracks and videos to other Sony Xperia™ devices. Using NFC, you can also scan NFC tags. NFC tags are small programmed information areas that can be embedded on posters, on billboard advertisements or next to products in retail stores.

  • Page 97: Nfc Detection Area

    NFC detection area [Missing image] 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 98: Google Wallet

    Sony does not warrant the effectiveness of payment services. To use Operator wallet, your SIM card must have a secure element embedded. Contact your network operator for more details.

  • Page 99: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    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 100 device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you ® connect to a previously paired Bluetooth device. ® ® Some Bluetooth devices, for example, most Bluetooth headsets, require you to both pair and connect with the other device. ®...

  • Page 101: 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 organise media files, update your device, synchronise device content, and more.
  • Page 102 To transfer content between your device and computer using a USB cable Using a USB cable, connect your device to a computer. Internal storage & SD card connected appears in the status bar on the screen of your device. Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait until your device's internal storage and your SD card appear as external disks in Microsoft®...
  • Page 103 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 104: Connecting Your Device To A Tv Set

    To open the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application Make sure that the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application is installed on the ® ® Apple computer. Computer: Double-click the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application icon in the Applications folder. To transfer content using Sony™ Bridge for Mac ®...

  • Page 105: Scanning Barcodes With The Neoreader™ Application

    To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap Display > Screen mirroring. Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select a device.

  • Page 106: Using A Headset

    Using a headset [Missing image] 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 107 To edit a Smart Connect event Start the Smart Connection application. On the Events tab, tap an event. If the event is switched off, drag the slider to the right. Adjust the settings as desired. To save the event, tap To delete an incorrect entry, touch and hold the entry, then tap >...

  • Page 108: Synchronising Data On Your Device

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

  • Page 109: Synchronising With Facebook

    computer. After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications. For you to access the functionality described above, your corporate information must be stored on a Microsoft® Exchange server. To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...
  • Page 110 To remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account When you remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account from your device, the associated online Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer. From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...

  • Page 111: 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 112: Using Google Maps™ To Get Directions

    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 113: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar About the calendar Your device has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your device calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts on page 108. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 114 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 115 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 116: Locking And Protecting Your Device

    Locking and protecting your device IMEI number Every device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your device is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country.

  • Page 117: 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 feature From your Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 118 To create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern. Follow the instructions in your device. You are asked to select a security question that will be used to unlock the device if you forget your screen unlock pattern.

  • Page 119: 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. New software releases may not be compatible with all devices. 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 120: Memory

    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 121: Preparing To Use The Backup And Restore Application

    • Contacts • Applications downloaded from Google Play™ • Multimedia messages • System settings (such as alarms, ringer volume, and language settings) • Text messages You do not need to back up music files and photos or videos taken with the camera. They are backed up automatically to the device's internal storage.

  • Page 122: Resetting Your Device

    To rename a backup record From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Back up & restore. Press , then tap Manage backup records. Select the backup record that you want to rename. Enter a new name and tap Rename. To delete backup records From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Back up &...
  • Page 123 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 mode whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during your device is connected to the network and is not being used.

  • Page 124: Support Application

    From your Application screen, find and tap Find and tap the required support item. Usage info For quality purposes, Sony 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 125: Important Information

    Important information Important information leaflet Before you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet provided in the Setup guide in your device or in the box. To access the setup guide manually From the Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Setup guide. Limitations to services and features Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

  • Page 126: Legal Information

    Legal information Sony C6902/C6903/C6906 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice.
  • Page 127 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 128: Index

    Index smile detection ..........73 accounts Smile Shutter™ ..........73 Google™ ............10 taking photos ........71, 72, 73 adjusting volume .............61 video ..............77 Airplane mode ...........34, 35 viewing photos ..........72 alarm ..............113 viewing videos ..........77 Album ..............82, 83 zoom ..............72 map ..............87 caps lock ..............37 My albums ............84 charging ..............10 online albums ..........88...
  • Page 129 Flight mode - See Airplane mode ......34, 35 adjusting volume ..........61 FM radio changing tracks ..........61 favourites ............69 deleting ............67 selecting a channel ..........68 downloading music information ......63 folders ..............19 hearing protection ...........65 Friends’ music ............64 My playlists ............65 front camera ............71 pausing a track ..........61 playing .............61 purchasing ............66...
  • Page 130 presets smile detection ............73 removing radio channels as ......69 Smile Shutter™ ............73 saving radio channels as .........69 SOS - See emergency numbers ......46 PUK ...............116 STAMINA mode purchasing changing settings ..........123 music ...............66 status ...............22 bar ..............21 still camera ............71, 73 radio ................68 settings ............73 favourites ............69...
  • Page 131 fast forwarding and rewinding ......86 pausing ............86 playing .............86 recording ............77 selecting ............83 sending ............86 sharing .............86 transferring to/from a computer ......60 viewing ..........77, 82, 83 viewing Movies .............90 photos .............72 videos recorded using the camera ....77 voice input ...............41 voice recognition .............41 voicemail ..............46 volume...

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