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  • Page 1 Live with Walkman ™ Extended User guide...

  • 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..................10 Setup guide..................10 Accounts and services..............10 Getting to know your phone............12 Phone overview.................12 Using the keys..................13 Charging the battery.................13 Using the touch screen..............14 Home screen..................16 Accessing and using applications............19 Status and notifications..............20...
  • Page 3 Using text and multimedia messaging..........42 Text and multimedia message options..........43 Email....................44 Using email..................44 Using email accounts................46 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........46 Google Talk™ ................48 Sony Ericsson Timescape™............49 Timescape™ main view..............49 Timescape™ widget.................49 Using Timescape™................50 Timescape™ settings................52 Getting started with Android Market™........53 Payment options................53 Downloading from Android Market™..........53...
  • Page 4 Synchronising................64 Synchronising with Google™............64 Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts....65 Synchronising with Facebook™............65 Synchronising and storing your contacts and calendar......66 Synchronising using SyncML™............67 Connecting to wireless networks..........68 Wi-Fi®....................68 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............72 Web browser................73 Toolbar.....................73 Browsing the web................73 Navigating web pages...............74 Managing bookmarks...............74 Managing text and images..............75 Multiple windows................75...
  • Page 5 Connecting your phone to a computer........104 Transferring and handling content using a USB cable......104 USB connection modes..............104 Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®....105 PC Companion................106 Media Go™ ...................106 Location services..............107 Using GPS..................107 Google Maps™................108 Getting directions................108 Locking and protecting your phone........109 IMEI number...................109 SIM card protection................109 Setting a screen lock...............110...

  • 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, to 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 firmly into the opening on the side of the phone, between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly. Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone.

  • Page 9: Turning On The Phone

    To remove the SIM card Remove the battery cover and the battery. Place the tip of your finger on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot. To attach the battery cover Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens hole in the cover fits over the camera lens.

  • Page 10: Screen Lock

    Support application in the phone and at www.sonyericsson.com/support, for more help with the following: • Wi-Fi® Sony Ericsson Sync • If you prefer, you can skip some steps and access the setup guide later from the Application screen or change the settings from the Settings menu.
  • Page 11 Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games from Android Market™. 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 12: 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 13: Using The Keys

    1. Power key 12. Front camera lens 2. Headset connector 13. Light sensor 3. Dedicated Walkman™ key 14. Notification/Battery status LED 4. Proximity sensor 1 15. Ear speaker 5. Proximity sensor 2 16. Stereo speaker 6. Touch screen 17. Camera LED light 7.

  • Page 14: 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 15 Zooming There are two ways to zoom. The zoom options available depend on the application you are using. To zoom • When available, tap to zoom in or out. You may have to drag the screen (in any direction) to make the zoom icons appear. To zoom with two fingers Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or •...

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 a widget to the Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add >...

  • Page 18: Changing The Background Of Your Home Screen

    To delete an item from a corner From your Home screen, tap one of the corners to magnify the corner. Touch and hold an item in the corner until the phone vibrates, then drag the item to To move an item away from a corner From your Home screen, tap one of the corners to magnify the corner.

  • Page 19: Accessing And Using Applications

    Accessing and using applications Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the applications that come installed with your phone as well as the applications you download. The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left and right to view all content.

  • Page 20: Status And Notifications

    To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press A menu is not available in all applications. Rearranging your Application screen Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences. To arrange applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.

  • Page 21: Phone Settings Menu

    To open the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. • 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 22: Typing Text

    To access the phone settings From the Home screen, tap Tap Settings. Typing text Use either the Phonepad or the on-screen keyboard to enter letters, numbers and other characters. The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad while the on- screen keyboard has a QWERTY layout.
  • Page 23 To hide the Phonepad When the Phonepad is open, press • To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters • Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa. To turn on the caps lock • Before you type a word, tap until appears.

  • Page 24: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    To open the on-screen keyboard for the first time Hold your phone horizontally and tap a text entry field. • • To use the on-screen keyboard in portrait orientation, tap a text entry field, then tap or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language.

  • Page 25: 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. Adjusting the volume You can adjust the ringtone volume for phone calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Battery

    To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >Display > Screen timeout. Select an option. To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key To keep the screen on while charging the phone From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 28: 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 about how to maximise your battery performance, visit www.sonyericsson.com/support.

  • Page 29: Stereo Portable Handsfree

    To move an application to the memory card From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Applications > Manage applications. Tap the desired application. Tap Move to SD card. It is not possible to move some applications from the phone memory to the memory card. Memory card You may have to purchase a memory card separately.

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 use only a slower 2G network mode for data, to extend the life of your battery between charges.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Voicemail

    To mute the microphone during a call • To activate the screen during a call • Press To enter numbers during a call During a call, tap . A keypad appears. Enter numbers. To mute the ringtone for an incoming call •...

  • Page 35: 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 36: Call Settings

    Call settings Barring calls You can bar all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. When you use call barring for the first time, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and then a new password to activate the call barring function. To bar incoming or outgoing calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 37: Contacts

    You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronise them with the contacts in your ® ® Sony Ericsson Sync account, Google™ account, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, or other accounts that support the syncing of contacts. The Contacts application automatically tries to join new addresses with existing contacts, to create single entries.

  • Page 38: Contacts Screen Overview

    From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Import contacts > Memory card. If you have set up a synchronisation 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 39: 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 40: Communicating With Your Contacts

    To join contacts From your 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45 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 46: 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 47 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: Using Timescape

    Timescape™ widget view Timescape™ tile Refresh Shortcut to Timescape main view Tap to update your status You can not preview tiles in the Timescape™ widget. To add the Timescape™ widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add > Widgets. Tap Timescape™...
  • Page 51 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™ • When the Timescape™ event filter is set to all events, press , then tap Refresh.

  • Page 52: Timescape™ Settings

    The infinite button in Timescape™ When you tap a tile, the infinite button appears in the upper right corner. If the tile is connected to a contact, you can access related content by tapping the infinite button. To view all communication with a contact in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™.

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 in your phone to complete your purchase.

  • Page 55: Installing Non-Android Market™ Applications

    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 56: 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 57: Qriocity™ Video

    Qriocity™ Video Rent and purchase videos that you can view not only on your phone, but also on your PC, ® ® PlayStation Portable (PSP) and PlayStation Qriocity™ Video might not be available in all countries or regions. To open Qriocity™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Qriocity™...

  • Page 58: Watching A Video From Qriocity

    Downloading of video is completed ® Downloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network, and that you have enough free space on your memory card. Downloading of video is ongoing Downloading is paused Confirmation of successful purchase Rental countdown period has started...

  • Page 59: Getting Organised

    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 synchronise your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising on page 64. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 60 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarms. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Tap Time. Scroll up or down to adjust the time. Tap Set. 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 61 To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarms, then press Tap Settings. Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. To snooze an alarm when it sounds • When the alarm sounds, tap Snooze.

  • Page 62: Neoreader™ Application

    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™...

  • Page 63: Ant

    ANT+ Your phone is equipped with ANT+, which is an interoperability function that enables the collection, automatic transfer and tracking of sensor data for monitoring of personal wellness. When you connect your phone to different fitness and sports equipment, ANT+ enables your phone to capture information from devices such as a heart rate monitor.

  • Page 64: Synchronising

    Facebook™ contacts, calendar, albums and other services you use. • synchronise your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™. synchronise, 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.

  • Page 65: Synchronising Your Corporate Email, Calendar And Contacts

    View and manage them from your phone just as easily as you would from a computer. When you set up a Facebook account to work in your phone, a Sony Ericsson Facebook Integration account is automatically created. You can use this Sony Ericsson Facebook Integration account to synchronise your contacts, calendar and albums.

  • Page 66: Synchronising 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 67: Synchronising Using Syncml

    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.

  • Page 68: 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 69 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 70 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 71: Sharing Your Phone's Mobile Data Connection

    To change the access level of a registered client device From the Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices. Select a client device from the Registered devices list. Tap Change access level and select an option. To get more information about sharing content •...

  • Page 72: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    Virtual private networks (VPNs) Use your phone to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from outside the actual network. For example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling.

  • Page 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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 76: Downloading From The Web

    To open a new browser window When the Browser is open, press Tap New window. 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.

  • Page 77: Music

    Music Get the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to and organise 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 78 Browse the music on your memory card Tap the infinite button to find related information online Cover art (if available) Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind Play/Pause button Progress indicator – drag or tap to fast forward and rewind Elapsed time of current track Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward View the current play queue...

  • Page 79: Discovering Related Audio Content

    To delete one or more tracks at the same time In the Walkman™ player, tap Press Tap Delete several. Select one or more tracks that you want to delete. Tap Delete. To share a track When browsing your tracks in the Walkman™ player library, touch and hold a track title.
  • Page 80 The Karaoke function only works when song lyric files are available. The most common lyric file types are .LRC and .TXT. Also, song lyric files need to have the same name as the track file. You can create your own .LRC files easily. To use the Karaoke function with related audio content In the Walkman™...
  • Page 81 To add tracks to a playlist When browsing the Walkman™ player library, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or track you want to add. Tap Add to playlist. Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the artist, album or track. The artist, album or track is added to the playlist.

  • Page 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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. To remove a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove as a favourite.

  • Page 85: 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. All 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.

  • Page 86: Using The Still Camera

    Using the still camera To take a photo using the camera key From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap If the still camera is not selected, tap Press the camera key halfway down to activate auto-focus. When the focus frame or frames are green, press the camera key fully down. To take a photo by tapping the screen From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap...

  • Page 87: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To turn on face detection From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap If the still camera is not selected, tap To display all settings, press Tap Capturing mode > Normal. Tap Focus mode > Face detection. To take a photo using face detection When the camera is open and Face detection is set, point the camera at your subject.

  • Page 88: Using Still Camera Settings

    Using still camera settings To select still camera settings From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap If the still camera is not selected, tap To display all settings, press Tap the setting you want to select. To customise the still camera settings panel When the camera is open, press to display all settings.
  • Page 89 Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch and hold the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release you finger. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
  • Page 90 The Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually. Portrait Use for portrait photos. Settings are optimised to give slightly softer skin tones. Landscape Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects. When Landscape is selected, focus mode is changed to Infinity.

  • Page 91: Tips On Using The Camera

    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 92: Using The Video Camera

    Get closer By getting as close as possible to your subject, you can fill the camera screen view with your subject. Consider variety Think about different angles, and move towards the subject. Take some vertical photos. Try different positions. Use a plain background A plain background helps highlight your subject.
  • Page 93 To customise the video camera settings panel When the video 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. Video camera settings overview Switch camera Switch between the main and the front camera...
  • Page 94 Video size Adjust the video size for different formats HD 720p HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels. Full Wide VGA Full Wide VGA format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 864×480 pixels. VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels. QVGA Quarter VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.

  • Page 95: Shutter Sound

    Shutter sound Select the sound that is heard when you tap the camera screen to record a video. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 96: 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 97 Tap to switch from grid to stack view Tap a photo or video to view it Tap an arrow to scroll a screen at a time. Drag left or right to scroll rapidly. To view photos and videos in Gallery From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Gallery.

  • Page 98: Working With Photos

    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 you want to work with. Press twice. Check or uncheck the items you want to work with. You can uncheck all items you’ve checked by pressing and tapping Deselect All.

  • Page 99: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To use a photo as a contact picture When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Set as > Contact picture. Select the contact you want to associate with the photo. Crop the photo, if required.
  • Page 100 To play a video In Gallery, open an album and tap a video. Turn the phone to view the video in upright (portrait) or sideways (landscape) orientation. Tap the video to view the playback controls. If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways, mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings >...

  • Page 101: 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 102: 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 103 To receive items using Bluetooth™ From the 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 will now be visible to other devices for 120 seconds.

  • Page 104: 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 105: Transferring Files Using Media Transfer Mode Via Wi-Fi

    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 transf..

  • Page 106: 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, video 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 107: 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 108: Google Maps

    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 109: Locking And Protecting Your Phone

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

  • Page 110: 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 111 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 112: 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 113 To download the PC Companion application from your phone Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. When prompted, follow the instructions in the phone to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer. PC Companion can also be downloaded at www.sonyericsson.com/support. To download software updates using a USB cable connection Make sure you have PC Companion installed on your computer.

  • Page 114: 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 115: 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 116 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...

  • Page 117: Application Overview

    Application overview Alarms 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 118 Support Find out more on how to use your phone Talk Chat online A music recognition service TrackID™ Timescape™ Keep track of all daily communication Share and view videos from around the world YouTube™ Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Applications you download appear automatically in the Application screen.

  • Page 119: 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 120: 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 121: 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 122: Recycle Your Phone

    Recycle your phone Sony Ericsson recognizes the importance of recycling so that components and materials are reused. For information on how to recycle in your location, please visit www.sonyericsson.com/recycle/. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 123: 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 124: Index

    ..........86 Exchange Active Sync® ........11 viewing videos ..........92 Facebook™ .............11 zoom ..............86 Google™ ............10 caps lock ..............22 Sony Ericsson ..........11 changing tracks ............78 adjusting volume .............78 charging ..............13 airplane mode ............27 chat ................48 alarm ................59 conference calls ............35 albums contacts ..............37...
  • Page 125 changing views ..........97 exploring related content ........80 opening ............96 karaoke ............79 opening albums ..........96 my playlists ............81 viewing Facebook™ photos ......97 pausing a track ..........78 geotagging playing .............77 of photos ............87 podcasts ............77 Gmail™ ..............46 purchasing ............82 Google Latitude™ ..........108 searching using TrackID™...
  • Page 126 ............87 music ...............82 Sony Ericsson Sync ..........66 SOS See emergency numbers status ...............20, 115 Qriocity™ ..............57 still camera ............85, 86 creating an account .........57 settings ............88 menu overview ..........57, 58 using flash ............86 notifications .............57 store contacts ............66 watching a video ..........58...
  • Page 127 video player pausing a video ..........100 videos ..............99 adjusting volume ...........100 buying ..............57 copying to/from a computer ......77 deleting ............100 fast forwarding and rewinding .......100 pausing ............100 playing ............100 recording ............92 renting .............57 sending ............100 sharing ............100 viewing ..........92, 96, 97, 98 viewing photos .............86 videos recorded using the camera ....92...

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