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- Page 1 Xperia ™ Extended User guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Important information..............6 Android™ – what and why?............7 Applications..................7 Getting started................8 Assembly....................8 Turning on the phone................9 Screen lock..................9 Setup guide..................10 Accounts and services..............10 Getting to know your phone............11 Phone overview.................11 Using the hardware keys..............12 Charging the battery.................12 Using the touch screen..............13 Home screen..................15 Accessing and using applications............17 Status and notifications..............18... - Page 3 Using text and multimedia messaging..........41 Text and multimedia message options..........42 Email....................43 Using e-mail..................43 Using email accounts................45 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........45 Google Talk™ ................47 Sony Ericsson Timescape™............48 Timescape™ main view..............48 Timescape™ widget.................48 Using Timescape™................49 Timescape™ settings................51 Getting started with Android Market™........52 Payment options................52 Downloading from Android Market™..........52...
- Page 4 Navigating web pages...............66 Managing bookmarks...............66 Managing text and images..............67 Multiple windows................67 Downloading from the web...............68 Browser settings................68 Music...................69 Copying media files to your memory card..........69 Using the music player..............69 TrackID™ technology..............73 Using TrackID™ technology results...........73 FM radio..................74 FM radio overview................74 Moving between radio channels............74 Using your favorite radio channels.............75 Making a new search for radio channels..........75...
- Page 5 Locking and protecting your phone........101 IMEI number...................101 SIM card protection................101 Setting a screen lock...............102 Updating your phone...............104 Updating your phone wirelessly............104 Updating your phone using a USB cable connection.......104 Phone settings overview............105 Icon overview................106 Status icons..................106 Notification icons................106 Application overview..............108 User support................110 Troubleshooting...............111 My phone is not working as expected..........111...
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Page 6: Important Information
Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/ regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112. -
Page 7: Android™ - What And Why
Android™ – what and why? An Android™ phone can perform many of the same functions as a computer. But you can also adjust it to better suit your needs, receive the information you want, and have fun at the same time. You can add and delete applications, or enhance them to improve functionality. -
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting started Assembly To remove the battery cover • Insert the tip of your finger or a thin object firmly into the opening on the bottom side of the phone, between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly. -
Page 9: Turning On The Phone
• Remove the battery cover and the battery, then draw the memory card outward to remove it. Turning on the phone To turn on the phone Press and hold down the power key on the left side of the phone until the phone vibrates. -
Page 10: Setup Guide
Talk™ to chat with friends, and Android Market™ to download applications. Sony Ericsson account Store your phone contacts on a secure Sony Ericsson server, and you'll always have a backup online. You can also store your phone calendar and Internet bookmarks in your Sony Ericsson account. -
Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting to know your phone Phone overview This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. -
Page 12: Using The Hardware Keys
1. Connector for charger/USB cable 11. Power key 2. Front camera 12. Strap hole 3. Light sensor 13. Speaker 4. Touchscreen 14. Camera key 5. Menu key 15. Volume key/Zoom key 6. Home key 16. HDMI connector 7. Back key 17. -
Page 13: Using The Touch Screen
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 14 • 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.
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Page 15: 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 16: Rearranging Your Home Screen
Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For example, the Music player widget allows you to start playing music directly and the Sony Ericsson Timescape™ widget displays incoming messages. To add widgets to the Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add >... -
Page 17: Accessing And Using Applications
To delete an item from the Home screen Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item • Changing the background of your Home screen Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. To change your Home screen wallpaper From your Home screen, press Tap Wallpaper, then select a wallpaper. -
Page 18: Status And Notifications
Recently used applications window You can view and access recently used applications from this window. To open the recently used applications window • Press and hold down Application menu You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application by pressing the key on your phone. -
Page 19: Phone Settings Menu
Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information. For example, open a new message or view a calendar event from the Notification panel. You can also open running applications, such as the music player. To open the Notification panel •... -
Page 20: Typing Text
To access the phone settings From the Home screen, tap Tap Settings. Typing text Use one of the following methods to type text containing letters, numbers and other characters: • Slide-out keyboard • On-screen keyboard • Phonepad When you are using the slide-out keyboard, the on-screen input methods become unavailable. Slide-out keyboard Your slide-out keyboard can detect which application you are using and assist you in entering text for that application. - Page 21 Using the on-screen keyboard 12:45 1 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language. 2 Close the on-screen keyboard view 3 Display numbers and symbols. Touch and hold to display smileys. 4 Enter a space 5 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages.
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Page 22: Using The Phonepad
To delete characters Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete, then tap • 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. -
Page 23: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings
To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language. Tap Portrait keyboard and select an option. Remember the Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation. To enter text using the Phonepad When using the Phonepad, you can choose from two input options: •... -
Page 24: Adjusting The Volume
To change the text input settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap , or touch and hold Tap Text input settings. Select the desired settings. When you enter text using the slide-out keyboard, press or press and hold the key in step Adjusting the volume You can adjust the ringtone volume for phone calls and notifications as well as for music... -
Page 25: Ringtone Settings
To set the time zone From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Select time zone. Select an option. To set the date format From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 26: Battery
To keep the screen on while charging the phone From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Applications > Development. Mark the Stay awake check box. Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone. To change the phone language From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 27: Memory
Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony Ericsson original handsfree device to listen to music. This consumes less battery power than when you listen to music through the phone's loudspeakers. For more information on how to maximize your battery performance, visit www.sonyericsson.com/support. -
Page 28: Stereo Portable Handsfree
Safely removing the memory card You can safely remove the memory card from your phone any time when your phone is turned off. If you want to remove the memory card from your phone when your phone is on, you must unmount the memory card from your phone first before you physically remove the memory card from your phone. -
Page 29: 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 30: Turning Off Data Traffic
Get the Data monitor to alert you when the amount of transferred data reaches a certain limit. You can set limits separately for sent data, received data and total data. You can also activate the Data monitor as a widget on the Home screen. Data amounts indicated are approximate. -
Page 31: Network Settings
Network settings Your phone automatically switches between networks depending on available networks over different locations. Initially, your phone is configured to use the fastest mobile network mode available for data. But you can configure your phone manually to only use a slower 2G network mode for data, to extend the life of your battery between charges. -
Page 32: 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 33: Voicemail
To mute the microphone during a call Tap Mute. • To activate the screen during a call • Press To enter numbers during a call During the call, tap Dialpad. A keypad appears. Enter numbers. To mute the ringtone for an incoming call •... -
Page 34: Conference Calls
To activate or deactivate call waiting From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings. To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting. To reject a second call • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Busy. To answer a second call and end the ongoing call •... -
Page 35: Call Settings
Call settings Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option. Enter the number you want to forward the calls to and tap Enable. -
Page 36: Contacts
You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your ® ® Sony Ericsson Sync account, Google™ account, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Contact automatically tries to join new addresses with existing contacts, to create a single entry. You can also manage this process manually. -
Page 37: Contacts Screen Overview
From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card. If you have set up a synchronization account, you can add the imported memory card contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use the imported contacts in the phone. - Page 38 To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears in the list.
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Page 39: Communicating With Your Contacts
To join contacts From the Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact you want to join with another contact, then tap Join contacts. From the list that appears, tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then tap OK to confirm. -
Page 40: 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 contact, then tap OK to confirm. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. -
Page 41: 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. A single text message may contain up to 160 characters. -
Page 42: Text And Multimedia Message Options
To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Press , then tap Delete several. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tap Delete. To save a sender's number to a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. -
Page 43: 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 44 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.
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Page 45: Using Email Accounts
To delete an email message From your Home screen, tap Tap Email. In your email inbox, touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete. To change the inbox checking frequency From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you have set up more than one email account, tap the account you want to adjust. - Page 46 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.
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Page 47: 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 48: Sony Ericsson Timescape
Sony Ericsson Timescape™ Sony Ericsson Timescape™ changes the way you interact with others by collecting all your communications into one view. Every event (such as text and multimedia messages, missed calls and web service updates) appears as a tile in a chronological flow on the screen. This way, you can see a snack-size preview of events before choosing to open and view the full content. -
Page 49: Using Timescape
Timescape™ widget view Timescape™ tile Refresh Shortcut to Timescape main view Tap to update your status You cannot preview tiles in the Timescape™ widget. Using Timescape™ To scroll through tiles in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Flick up or down to scroll through the tiles. - Page 50 To refresh the main view in Timescape™ When the Timescape™ event filter is set to all events, press , then tap Refresh. • When you refresh the main view, your phone connects to the Internet to update information from the web service accounts you have linked to Timescape™. To log in to Facebook™...
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Page 51: Timescape™ Settings
To view all communication with a contact From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Tap a tile for an event related to a contact. . All communication with the contact appears. Tap or flick the filter items at the bottom of the screen to view communication with the contact through other media. -
Page 52: 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™ account in your phone on page 46. -
Page 53: Clearing Your Application Data
To download a paid application In Android Market™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions on your phone to complete your purchase. -
Page 54: Allowing Applications Not From Android Market
Sony Ericsson does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content transferred by 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 55: Playnow™ Service
PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, games and music. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before you download content Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you may need to have a memory card inserted in your phone to download content, such as music, ringtones and themes. -
Page 56: Getting Organized
Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Sony Ericsson account or a Google™ account, you can also synchronize your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronizing on page 57. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. -
Page 57: Synchronizing
Internet server using SyncML™. • synchronize, store and manage your contacts on the Sony Ericsson website and download them to a new phone, or to several phones using Sony Ericsson Sync. Make sure you make backups of everything you want to save before synchronizing your phone. -
Page 58: Synchronizing And Storing Your Contacts And Calendar
This way, your contacts are stored in one place and you can easily transfer them to other phones. And you always have a backup online. You need a Sony Ericsson account for this method to work. To set up a Sony Ericsson account in your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >... - Page 59 Tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. The account is removed from your phone, but it still exists on the Sony Ericsson server. You can use your account details to log in to the Sony Ericsson website at www.sonyericsson.com/user.
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Page 60: 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 organization has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network with your phone. - Page 61 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 the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
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Page 62: Media Server
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 63: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)
Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection You can share your phone’s mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your phone’s data connection with up to eight devices at once, by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. - Page 64 VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate in your phone. See Connecting your phone to a computer on page 95 for more information on how to transfer content to your phone.
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Page 65: 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 the Home screen, tap Find and tap Browser... -
Page 66: 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 67: Managing Text And Images
To open a bookmark From the Browser screen, press Tap Bookmarks. Tap the bookmark you want to open. To edit a bookmark From the Browser screen, press Tap Bookmarks. Touch and hold a bookmark to open a menu. Tap Edit bookmark. Edit the name and the web address, as desired. -
Page 68: 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 From the Browser screen, press Tap Windows to see a list of all open windows. Tap the window you want to switch to. -
Page 69: Music
Music Get the most out of your music player. Listen to and organize music, audio books and podcasts you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. Install the Media Go™ application on your computer and transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. - Page 70 Cover art (if available) Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind Play/Pause button Progress indicator: fast forward or rewind by dragging or tapping Elapsed time of current track Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward View the current play queue To change tracks •...
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Page 71: Playing Music In Random Order
To share a track When browsing your tracks in the music player library, touch and hold a track title. Tap Send. Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists this way. You might not be able to copy, send, or transfer copyright-protected items. - Page 72 To create your own playlist In the music player, tap To add an artist, album or a track to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or track to open a menu. Tap Add to playlist >...
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Page 73: Trackid™ Technology
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 also purchase tracks identified by TrackID™. For best results, use TrackID™... -
Page 74: Fm Radio
FM radio You can browse and listen to FM radio stations, and save them as favorites. 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 75: Using Your Favorite Radio Channels
Using your favorite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favorites. By using favorites you can quickly return to a radio channel. To save a channel as a favorite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favorite. To remove a channel as a favorite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove as a favorite. -
Page 76: Taking Photos And Recording Videos
Taking photos and recording videos Take a photo or record a video with the camera in your phone. You can hold the camera horizontally or vertically. Use the front camera to take self-portraits. Photos and videos are saved automatically on the memory card. Share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service.Your phone has a sensitive sensor called the Exmor R sensor. -
Page 77: Face Detection
To take a photo by tapping the screen From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap If the still camera is not selected, tap To display all settings, press Tap Touch capture and select On if it is not already selected. Tap a spot on the screen where you want the focus to be. -
Page 78: 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 79 To customize 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 canceled. Still camera settings overview Switch camera Switch between the main and the front camera...
- Page 80 Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. 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.
- Page 81 Beach and snow Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed photos. Sports Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring. Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight.
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Page 82: Tips On Using The 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. Tap an area of the screen to take a photo. You can only take a photo by pressing the camera key. Smile level Use the smile level function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo. -
Page 83: Using The Video Camera
Using the video camera To record a video using the camera key From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap If the video camera is not selected, tap To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To record a video by tapping the screen From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap... -
Page 84: Focus Mode
The camera automatically adjusts settings for a video. Portrait Use for portrait videos. Settings are optimized to give slightly softer skin tones. Landscape Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects. When Landscape is selected, focus mode is changed to Infinity Night mode When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. - Page 85 On (10sec) Set a 10-second delay from when the camera key is pressed until the video begins to record. On (2sec) Set a 2-second delay from when the camera key is pressed until the video begins to record. The video begins to record as soon as you press the camera key. Exposure Value This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture.
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Page 86: Shutter Sound
Shutter sound Select the sound that is heard when you press the camera key or tap the camera screen to record a video. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. -
Page 87: Viewing Your Photos And Videos In Gallery
Viewing your photos and videos in Gallery Use Gallery to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your phone camera, or to view similar content that you've downloaded or copied to the memory card. In Gallery, you can also view photos and videos you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™... -
Page 88: Working With Albums
Working with albums Albums are groups of photos and videos in folders on your memory card or in Picasa™ web albums. To open an album in Gallery From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Gallery. Tap the album you want to view. The album opens displaying its photo and video content in a chronologically ordered grid. -
Page 89: Working With Photos
To change how the contents of an album are displayed in Gallery When viewing an album in Gallery, drag the album view switch to the right to view the contents of the album in stacks. Drag the album view switch to the left to view the album contents in a chronological grid. -
Page 90: Viewing Your Photos On A Map
To watch a slideshow of your photos From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Gallery. Tap an album to open it, then tap a photo and press In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Slideshow. Tap a photo to end the slideshow. To rotate a photo When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, tap the photo to view the controls. -
Page 91: Working With Videos
To view your photos on a map When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press Tap More > Show on map. Working with videos Use Gallery to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or copied to your memory card. -
Page 92: 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 93: 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 94 To send items using Bluetooth™ Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth™ device you want to send the item to has Bluetooth™ turned on and is in discoverable mode. In your phone, open the application which contains the item you want to send and scroll to the item.
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Page 95: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer
TVs, car kits, and Mac OS/Linux computers lacking MTP support. To set Mass storage as the default USB connection mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Connectivity > USB connection mode. Tap Mass storage mode (MSC). -
Page 96: Transferring Files Using Media Transfer Mode Over A Wi-Fi® Network
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 > Sony Ericsson > Connectivity. Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices for wireless media transfer. -
Page 97: Pc Companion
PC Companion PC Companion helps you to access and use additional features and services connected to your phone so that you can transfer music, videos and pictures. You can also update your phone to get the latest software available. You need a computer running one of the following operating systems to use the PC Companion application: •... -
Page 98: Connecting Your Phone To A Tv Set
Connecting your phone to a TV set Connect your phone to a TV set using a HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable, and start viewing content in your phone on a larger screen. This feature works best with photos and videos captured in HD mode. To view phone content on a TV using a HDMI cable connection Connect your phone to the TV set using a HDMI™... -
Page 99: Location Services
GPS option. You can enable both options to ensure your location is found in situations where a network is weak. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any location services, including but not limited to navigational services. -
Page 100: Getting Directions
Before taking trips, you can download and save maps to your memory card to avoid high roaming costs. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services. Using the Navigation application Get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places. The directions are both spoken and displayed on the screen. -
Page 101: 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 MK16i SI XXXX-XXXX... -
Page 102: 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 your Sony Ericsson contact center for more information. To create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... - Page 103 To disable the screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security > Change screen lock. Enter you PIN and tap Continue. Tap None. To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap >...
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Page 104: Updating Your Phone
Updating your phone Update your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. Use the Update center application to download updates directly to your phone. You can run updates automatically or manually over both 2G and 3G ®... -
Page 105: Phone Settings Overview
Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalize 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 106: Icon Overview
Icon 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 GPS is activated... - Page 107 New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data...
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Page 108: Application Overview
Application overview Alarm Set an alarm Browser Browse the web and download new programs and files Calculator Perform basic calculations Calendar Keep track of your appointments Camera Take photos and record video clips Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues Data monitor Track your data traffic Downloads... - Page 109 TrackID™ A music recognition service Timescape™ Keep track of all daily communication Use voice commands to make a phone call Voice Dialer YouTube™ Share and view videos from all over the world Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Applications you download appear automatically in the Application screen.
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Page 110: 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 contact centers. -
Page 111: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • Restart your phone. • Remove and re-insert the battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone. •... -
Page 112: I Cannot Use Internet-Based Services
The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service center. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. -
Page 113: Legal Information
Legal information Sony Ericsson MK16i/MK16a This user guide is published by Sony Ericsson 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 Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice. -
Page 114: Index
Index viewing videos ..........83 accounts ..............10 zoom ..............77 Google™ ............10 caps lock ..............20 Microsoft® Exchange (corporate) ....10 changing tracks ............70 Sony Ericsson ..........10 charging ..............12 adjusting volume .............70 chat ................47 airplane mode ............26 conference calls ............34 albums contacts ..............36 deleting ............89 back up ............40... - Page 115 Gmail™ ..............45 deleting ............70 Google Latitude™ ..........100 pausing a track ..........70 Google Maps™ ............99 player overview ..........69 Google Sync™ synchronization service ....57 playing .............69 Google Talk™ ............47 playing in random order ........71 Google™ account setup .........46 playlists ............72 GPS .................99 podcasts ............69 purchasing ............73 searching using TrackID™...
- Page 116 (auto-generated) ........71 Sony Ericsson Sync ..........58 top tracks ............71 SOS See emergency numbers power ................9 status ...............18, 106 presets still camera ..............76 removing radio channels as ......75 settings ............78, 79 saving radio channels as .........75 using flash ............77 PUK ...............101 store contacts ............58...
- Page 117 playing .............91 recording ............83 sending ............91 sharing .............91 viewing ..........83, 87, 88, 89 viewing photos .............77 videos recorded using the camera ....83 voicemail ..............33 volume adjusting video ..........91 key ..............24 wallpaper ..............17 using a photo as ..........90 web browser ............65 managing bookmarks ........66 settings ............68 toolbar .............65...
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