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  • Page 1 Xperia ™ User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information..............7 Android™ – what and why?............8 Applications..................8 Getting started................9 Assembly....................9 Turning the phone on and off ............10 Screen lock..................10 Setup guide..................11 Accounts and services..............11 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...............42 Backing up contacts.................43 Messaging...................44 Using text and multimedia messaging..........44 Text and multimedia message options..........45 Email....................47 Using email..................47 Using email accounts................50 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........50 Google Talk™ ................52 Timescape™................53 Timescape™ main view..............53 Using Timescape™................53 Timescape™ settings................55 Getting started with Android Market™........56 Downloading from Android Market™..........56 Clearing your application data............57...
  • Page 4 NFC....................70 NFC detection area................70 Paying for items with your phone............72 Connecting to wireless networks..........73 Wi-Fi® .....................73 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............78 Web browser................79 Toolbar.....................79 Browsing the web................79 Navigating web pages...............80 Managing bookmarks...............80 Managing text and images..............81 Multiple windows................81 Downloading from the web...............82 Browser settings................82 Music...................83 Protecting your hearing..............83...
  • Page 5 Viewing photos in 3D Album...........112 Managing your photos in 3D Album..........112 Bluetooth™ wireless technology..........113 Naming your phone.................113 Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device..........113 Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology.....114 Connecting your phone to a computer........116 Transferring and handling content using a USB cable......116 Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®....116 PC Companion................117 Media Go™...
  • Page 6 Legal information..............135 Index..................136 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 7: 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 8: Android™ - What And Why

    Android™ – what and why? An Android™ phone can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise it to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. At Android Market™ you can download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting started Assembly To remove the back cover • Using your thumbs, press down on the back cover, then slide it upwards. To insert the micro SIM card Remove the back cover, then insert the micro SIM card into its slot with the gold- •...

  • Page 10: Turning The Phone On And Off

    To attach the back cover Place the back cover over the back of the phone, then fit it into the slots. Slide the cover towards the bottom end of the phone. You hear a sound when the back cover locks into place. Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone Press and hold down the power key...

  • Page 11: Setup Guide

    To view missed calls from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key Drag to the right across the screen. To view new text messages from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key Drag to the right across the screen.
  • Page 12 Google™ account Having a Google account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android phone. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™ application in your phone, to chat to friends using Google Talk™, to synchronise your phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games from Android Market™.

  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1. Power key 12. Connector for charger/USB cable 2. Headset connector 13. Proximity sensor 3. Ear speaker 14. Light sensor 4. Front camera lens 15. Notification LED (Battery status) 5. HDMI™ connector 16. Camera lens 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 • Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications Menu •...

  • Page 15: Improving Battery Performance

    Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony Ericsson original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery power than the phone's loudspeakers. • Keep your phone in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during which the phone is connected to the network and is not being used.

  • 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 Ericsson warranty service.
  • Page 17 • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the web. Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides.

  • 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 includes a light sensor and a proximity sensor.

  • Page 19: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    To go to the Home screen • Press To browse the Home screen • Flick right or left. 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.

  • 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 • From the Notification panel, tap the icon for the running application to open it. To clear the Notification panel •...
  • Page 24 2 Close the on-screen keyboard view. Please note that this icon does not show in portrait mode. 3 Display numbers and symbols. 4 Display smileys. 5 Enter a space. 6 Open the input settings menu to make a change, for example, under Writing languages. This key also changes the writing language when more than one input language is selected.
  • Page 25 To enter a carriage return • When you enter text, tap to enter a carriage return. To edit text When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until the Edit text menu appears. Select an option. 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.

  • Page 26: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    1 Choose a text input option 2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock 3 Display numbers 4 Display symbols and smileys 5 Enter a space 6 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes the writing language when more than one input language is selected.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Volume

    To add a writing language to the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap . If you have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold the input language key instead, for example, Tap Writing languages and mark the checkbox for the languages you want to use for writing.

  • Page 28: Ringtone Settings

    To set the time manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked. Unmark the Use 24-hour format checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Set time. Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute. Tap am to change to pm, or vice versa.

  • Page 29: Phone Language

    To set the screen to vibrate From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Haptic feedback 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 >Display >...

  • Page 30: Stereo Portable Handsfree

    Stereo portable handsfree Use the accessories provided with your phone, or other compatible accessories, for optimal performance. To use a handsfree Connect a portable handsfree. To answer a call, press the call handling key. If you listen to music, it stops when you receive a call and resumes when the call has ended.

  • Page 31: Using Data Monitor

    Tap Reset to default. Usage info For quality purposes,Sony Ericsson 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 32: Turning Off Data Traffic

    To set a Data monitor alert From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Data monitor. Tap the bell icon next to Sent data, Received data or Total data, depending on which alert you want to set. Adjust the values by scrolling up and down. When finished, tap OK.
  • Page 33 To select another network manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Network operators. Tap Search mode. When a popup window appears, tap Manual. Select a network. If you select a network manually, your phone will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network.

  • 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: Voicemail

    To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. To turn on the loudspeaker during a call • To mute the microphone during a call • To activate the screen during a call •...

  • Page 36: Multiple Calls

    To call your voicemail service From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. Touch and hold 1. Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call. To activate or deactivate call waiting From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 37: Call Settings

    To release a participant from a conference call During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants. next to the participant you want to release. To end a conference call During the conference call, tap End conference call.
  • Page 38 To access the list of accepted call recipients From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialling numbers > Fixed dialling numbers. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • 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 in ®...

  • Page 40: Contacts Screen Overview

    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 Sync™, ®...

  • Page 41: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    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 42: Communicating With Your Contacts

    To link contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact you want to link with another contact, then tap Link contact. From the list that appears, tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then tap OK to confirm.

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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. The number of characters you can send in a single text message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.

  • Page 45: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Delete several. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tap Delete. To save a sender's number From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation.
  • Page 46 To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Settings. Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports. When a message has been delivered to a recipient, appears in the message.

  • 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 read your email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want to read.
  • Page 49 To forward an email message From your Home screen, tap Tap Email. In your email inbox, touch and hold the message you want to forward. Tap Forward. Tap To and enter the recipient's address. Or tap to select a recipient from your contacts.

  • Page 50: Using Email Accounts

    To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, touch and hold the desired EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account, then select Account settings > Out of office. Mark the Out of office checkbox.
  • Page 51 To set up a Google™ account in your phone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account.

  • 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 Updates from your Facebook™ contacts More events appear in the Timescape™ event filter if you have installed other Timescape services. 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: Getting Started With Android Market

    Getting started with Android Market™ Open Android Market™ 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 Android Market™, you need to have a Google ™ account. See To set up a Google™...

  • Page 57: Clearing Your Application Data

    Sony Ericsson 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 Ericsson is not responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your phone attributable to the transfer of third-party content.

  • Page 58: Playnow™ Service

    PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, 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 enough space in the internal storage to download content.

  • Page 59: Video Unlimited

    You can also choose to download a purchased video to most Sony™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited account. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 60: 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 following...

  • Page 61: 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 and the opportunity to sync with your music and playlists using a Windows -based PC. You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices.

  • Page 62: 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 66. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 63 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Scroll up or down to adjust the time. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.
  • Page 64 To snooze an alarm when it sounds • Tap Snooze - min. To turn off an alarm when it sounds • Slide to the right. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 65: 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 66: 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.

  • Page 67: Synchronising With Facebook

    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 in your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...

  • Page 68: Synchronising Using Syncml

    To set up a Facebook™ account on your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Make sure the Activate auto-sync checkbox is marked so that applications can synchronise data automatically. Tap Add account > Facebook. Follow the registration wizard to create a Facebook™...
  • Page 69 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 70: Nfc

    NFC (Near Field Communication) is a short-range wireless technology that lets you exchange data with other devices, pay for goods using your phone, and scan special tags that give you more information about a product or service. You can share tags that you scan.

  • Page 71: Working With Tags

    To share a music file with another phone using NFC Make sure that both your phone and the receiving phone have the NFC function turned on and that both phone screens are active. To open the music player, go to your Home screen, then tap Media > .

  • Page 72: Paying For Items With Your Phone

    You can use your phone as a credit card in regions where NFC payment methods are supported. Contact your local service provider for support about using this function. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the effectiveness of NFC payment services. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 73: 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 74 To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Mark the Network notification checkbox. To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 75 To set up a static IP address From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Press Tap Advanced Mark the Use static IP checkbox. Tap and enter the information needed for your Wi-Fi® network: •...
  • Page 76 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. Press , then tap Media server. 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 77: Sharing Your Phone's Mobile Data Connection

    To open media files from your phone on another device Make sure the device that you are sharing files with is set up to use the Connected devices feature. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Gallery. Open the album containing the content you want to work with. To activate item selection mode, touch and hold a photo or video.

  • Page 78: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    To share your phone’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a security type.

  • Page 79: Web Browser

    Web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and create shortcuts to your Home screen. You can open several browser windows at the same time and use the zoom function when navigating a web page. To open the web browser From your Home screen, tap Find and tap...

  • Page 80: Navigating Web Pages

    To exit the web browser • While browsing, press When you open the browser again, the browser appears exactly as it did before you exited, that is, with the same number of windows, position and zoom levels. Navigating web pages To select a link •...

  • Page 81: Managing Text And Images

    To open a bookmark When the Browser is open, press Tap Bookmarks. Tap the bookmark you want to open. To edit a bookmark When the Browser is open, press Tap Bookmarks. Touch and hold a bookmark to open a menu. Tap Edit bookmark.

  • Page 82: Downloading From The Web

    To open a link in a new browser window Touch and hold a link until a menu appears. Tap Open in new window. To switch between browser windows When the Browser is open, press Tap Windows to see a list of all open windows. Tap the window you want to switch to.

  • Page 83: 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 phone's internal storage 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 84: Music Player Overview

    Music player overview Browse the music on your phone's internal storage Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins from Android Market™ Album art (if available) Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind Play/Pause button Progress indicator –...
  • Page 85 To view the current play queue • While a track is playing in the music player, tap the album art and then tap To minimise the music player • When the music player is playing, press to go to the previous screen, or press to go to the Home screen.

  • Page 86: Using My Music To Organise Your Tracks

    Overview of My music Browse the music on your phone's internal storage Picture of the currently playing artist (if available) Search all tracks saved on your phone Browse your music by artist Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels Browse your favorite playlists Browse all playlists Browse audio by track Browse by album...
  • Page 87 To update your music with the latest information In My music, press . Your phone searches online and downloads the music application and downloads the latest available album art and track information for your music. Downloading music information also enables SensMe™ channels. Categorising your music using SensMe™...

  • Page 88: Music Player Widget

    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. To delete a playlist In the music player, tap MY MUSIC, then select Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete.

  • Page 89: 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™ and you can view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for.

  • Page 90: Using Trackid™ To Identify Tracks On The Fm Radio

    To share a track using TrackID™ technology When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title. In the track information screen, tap Share. Select one of the available transfer methods. The track share feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

  • Page 91: Fm Radio

    FM radio You can browse and listen to FM radio stations, and save them as favourites. You can listen to the radio either through a portable handsfree or headphones, or through the speaker in the phone. You have to connect a portable handsfree or headphones, as they work as the antenna for the FM radio.

  • Page 92: Making A New Search For Radio Channels

    To save a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite. , then select Enter a name for the channel, then press Save. To remove a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, tap Select the channel that you want to remove as a favourite.

  • Page 93: Sharing The Details Of Music You Like On Facebook

    To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your phone's FM radio, tap 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. Press to return the FM Radio.

  • Page 94: Taking Photos And Recording Videos

    Taking photos and recording videos Your phone camera is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor, which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. You can take regular 2D photos or you can shoot 3D photos in 3D Sweep Panorama™ mode and Sweep Multi Angle™...

  • Page 95: Face Detection

    To take a photo by touching the screen Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, press Tap Capturing method and select Touch capture if it is not already selected. Point the camera towards the subject. To activate auto focus, touch and hold a spot on the screen.

  • Page 96: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To take a photo using face detection When the camera is open and Face detection is set, point the camera at your subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is framed. Tap the frame you want to select for focus. Do not tap if you want the camera to select focus automatically.
  • Page 97 To customise the still camera settings panel When the camera is open, press to display all settings. Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position. If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled. Still camera settings overview Scene recognition The camera determines which scene is most suitable.
  • Page 98 Centre Adjust the exposure to the centre of the image. Average Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image. Spot Adjust the exposure in a very small part of image you want to capture. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. White balance The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions.
  • Page 99 Sports Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring. Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Document Use for photos of text or drawings.
  • Page 100 Self-timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. 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 On (10 s.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

  • Page 101: Using The Video Camera

    Launch and capture By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first photo is captured immediately after the camera is launched from sleep mode. Launch only By pressing and holding down the camera key, the camera is launched from sleep mode. While the phone is in sleep mode, the camera cannot be launched, even when you press and hold down the camera key.
  • Page 102 To record a video by tapping the on-screen button Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, press Tap Capturing method, then select On-screen button if it is not already selected. Point the camera towards the subject. to start recording.
  • Page 103 Beach and snow Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed videos. Sports Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring. Party Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight.
  • Page 104 Self-timer With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the phone. Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when recording videos. On (10 s.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.

  • Page 105: 3D Camera

    3D camera The 3D camera helps you take wide-angle, panoramic photos that capture more of the scene and add depth to the subject. 3D Sweep Panorama™ photos can be played back on a TV that supports 3D. In Sweep Multi Angle™ mode, the camera takes several images at different angles as you sweep across the scene.
  • Page 106 To take a photo in a Sweep Multi Angle™ mode Activate the 3D camera. Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select Sweep Multi Angle. Press the camera key halfway down to lock the focus. Press the camera key fully down, then pan the camera from left to right in a steady horizontal movement.

  • Page 107: Viewing Photos And Videos In Gallery

    Connecting your phone to a computer on page 116. 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. BRAVIA® ENGINE is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.

  • Page 108: Working With Albums

    Working with albums You can rearrange your photos and videos within albums as well as move content between albums. You can also upload content from your Gallery albums to online services such as Picasa™ and Facebook™, and you view content from such online services in Gallery.

  • Page 109: Working With Photos In Gallery

    To work with batches of photos or videos in Gallery From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Gallery. Open the album containing the content that you want to work with. To activate selection mode, touch and hold one of the items that you want to work with.

  • Page 110: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To use a photo as wallpaper When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Set as > Wallpaper. Crop the photo, if required. Tap Save. To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press In the toolbar, tap More >...
  • Page 111 To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 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 112: Viewing Photos In 3D Album

    Viewing photos in 3D Album In 3D Album you can view and play all photos taken with your 3D camera. You can also play photos that you have taken using Sweep Multi Angle™ mode and view them from multiple angles. To view your 3D photos in 3D Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap 3D Album.

  • Page 113: 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.

  • Page 114: Sending And Receiving Items Using Bluetooth™ Technology

    To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. Tap Scan for devices. The Bluetooth™ devices found will be listed under Bluetooth devices. Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your phone. Enter a passcode, if required.
  • Page 115 To receive items using Bluetooth™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks. Mark the Bluetooth checkbox. appears in the status bar. Tap Bluetooth settings. Mark the Discoverable checkbox. The phone is now visible to other devices for 120 seconds.

  • Page 116: 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 117: 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 for wireless media transf..
  • Page 118 • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. Phone: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears. Computer: The PC Companion application launches automatically. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™...

  • Page 119: Connecting Your Phone To A Tv Set

    TV. You may need to purchase a TypeD HDMI™ cable separately. For best results, use a Sony Ericsson IM-820 cable. To view instructions on using a TV remote control with your phone Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel while the HDMI™...

  • Page 120: 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 Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services.

  • Page 121: Google Maps

    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 Ericsson 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 122: Backing Up And Restoring Phone Content

    Backing up and restoring phone content Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to your internal storage or to an 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: Bookmarks...

  • Page 123: 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 •...

  • Page 124: 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 Ericsson Customer support for more information. To create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 125 To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > Password. Enter a password. The password must contain at least one letter and must be at least four characters long. Tap Continue.

  • Page 126: 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 127 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. Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Launch the PC Companion application. After a few moments, PC Companion detects your phone and searches for new phone software.

  • Page 128: Phone Settings Overview

    Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. Wireless & Manage your wireless connections and connection settings. networks Call settings Configure settings for listening to and managing your voicemail, for example.

  • Page 129: 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 130 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 131: User Support

    Access user support directly in your phone through the Support 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 Ericsson support zone, and from our Customer support service.

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • Charge your phone if the battery level gets low. • Use the power key to restart your phone. Try restarting your phone by removing and reinserting the SIM card.

  • Page 133: No Battery Charging Icon Appears When Phone Starts Charging

    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 Ericsson service center. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it.

  • Page 134: 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 135: Legal Information

    Sony Ericsson does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.
  • Page 136 Index face detection ..........95, 96 3D Camera geotagging ............96 overview ............105 HD (High Definition) video ......102 screen ............105 icons ..............102 3D photos ..............112 overview ............94 deleting ............112 recording videos ........101, 102 playing ............112 screen ..............94 sharing ............112 self-portrait ............95 viewing ............112 settings ..........96, 97, 102 zooming ............112 smile detection ..........96...
  • Page 137 favourites Maps ..............121 moving between in the radio ......92 media files removing radio channels as ......92 copying to internal storage ......83 saving radio channels as .........92 Media Go™ ............117 filter messages events in Timescape™ ........53 settings ............30 fixed dialling ............37 micro SIM card flash inserting .............9...
  • Page 138 performance ............15 rotating update ............126 photos ............109 phonebook ..............39 Phonepad ............23, 25 scanning barcodes ..........65 photo albums ............108 screen ..............28 deleting ............109 cracked ............16 viewing ............107 glass ..............16 photos ............109, 110 screen unlock pattern ........123 adding the geographical position ....96 warranty ............16 associating with a contact ......41 searching...
  • Page 139 infinite button in ..........55 settings ............82 screen overview ..........53 toolbar .............79 settings ............55 Wi-Fi® ..............73 TrackID™ technology ..........89 widget buying a track ..........89 introduction .............19 opening ............89 wireless networks ..........120 recommending a track ........89 Wisepilot™ ............121 searching for track information .......89 sharing a track ..........90 zoom ................95 using results ............89...

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