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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents User support.................6 Important information..............7 Getting started................8 Assembly....................8 Turning the phone on and off..............9 Screen lock..................9 Setup guide..................9 Getting to know your phone............10 Phone overview.................10 Battery....................10 Using the hardware keys..............12 Home screen..................13 Managing applications..............16 Status bar..................18 Notification panel................19 Notification LED................20 Using the touch screen..............20 Entering text..................22 SIM card...................24... - Page 3 Setting up email................41 Using e-mail..................41 Using email accounts................42 Gmail™ and other Google services ..........43 Google Talk™ ................44 Facebook™.................45 Facebook™ overview................45 Sony Ericsson Timescape™............46 Timescape™ main view..............46 Timescape™ navigation..............46 Using Timescape™................47 Timescape™ settings................49 Web service setup in Timescape™...........49 Android Market™...............50 Payment options................50 Downloading from Android Market™..........50...
- Page 4 Photo home screen................83 Browsing locally stored photos............84 Photo viewer overview..............85 Touchnote™ application..............87 Adding names to faces in photos............87 Videos in Sony Ericsson Mediascape ........89 Video home screen................89 Browsing videos................89 Video player overview................90 Adjusting a video to fit the screen............92 Taking photos and recording videos........93 Viewfinder and camera controls............93...
- Page 5 Google Maps™................102 Getting driving directions..............103 Locking and protecting your phone........104 IMEI number...................104 SIM card protection................104 Screen unlock pattern..............105 Updating your phone...............106 Updating your phone wirelessly............106 Updating your phone using a USB cable.........106 Troubleshooting...............107 My phone is not working as expected..........107 Resetting the phone................107 I cannot charge the phone..............107 No battery charging icon appears when I start charging the phone.
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Page 6: 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 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: 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. Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone. -
Page 9: Turning The Phone On And Off
• Wi-Fi® • Sony Ericsson Sync Before you can import contacts via a synchronization account, you first need to set up the synchronization account and back up your old contacts to it. If you do not want existing contacts saved on your memory card or SIM card to be synchronized, then you should import these contacts from the memory card or SIM card to your new phone before you set up the synchronization account. -
Page 10: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting to know your phone Phone overview Connector for charger/USB cable 3.5 mm headset connector Power key/Screen lock Light sensor Ear speaker Proximity sensor Notification LED (Battery status) Touch screen Back key Home key Menu key Camera lens Volume key/Zoom key Camera light Camera key Strap hole... -
Page 11: Charging The Battery
• Use a handsfree device to listen to music. This consumes less battery than when you listen through the phone's loudspeakers. Visit www.sonyericsson.com/support or go to the Sony Ericsson Support application • in your phone for an extended User guide. Here you can also find a video on how to maximize the battery performance. -
Page 12: Using The Hardware Keys
To charge the phone using the power adapter • Connect the phone to a power outlet using the USB cable and the power adapter. To charge the phone using a computer Connect the phone to a USB port on a computer using the USB cable included in the phone kit. -
Page 13: Home Screen
Home screen The Home screen is the starting point of your phone. You can personalize the Home screen by adding, for example, applications, shortcuts, and widgets, or by changing the wallpaper. The Home screen extends beyond the screen width, giving you more space to personalize. When you go to the Home screen, some applications may continue to run in the background. -
Page 14: Applications Screen
To add a folder to the Home screen From the Home screen, press Tap Add > Folders. Select the folder type you want to add. To add items to a folder Touch and hold an application icon until it magnifies and the phone vibrates. Drag the application icon over to the folder. - Page 15 PlayNow™ Download a variety of exciting content to your phone Settings Tailor phone settings to your own liking Sony Ericsson Sync Synchronize, store, and make full use of your contacts at the Sony Ericsson website Timescape™ Keep track of all daily communication and media events, in the...
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Page 16: Managing Applications
Creatouch™ menu overview Choose from a variety of colors, backgrounds, shapes, and elements: Select different shapes, numbers, text, or the free-hand paintbrush. You can also select the eraser if you want to correct something Select which color scheme you want to use when creating your wallpaper Set a background by choosing a photo from your camera album, or select a preset color Upload your wallpaper to Facebook™... -
Page 17: Clearing Your Application Data
To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press A menu is not available in all applications. Clearing your application data You may sometimes need to clear data for an application. This might happen if, for example, the application memory becomes full, or you want to clear high scores for a game. -
Page 18: Status Bar
Installing applications from unknown sources Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your phone. By default, your phone is set to block such installations. However, you can change this setting and allow installations from unknown sources. To allow the installation of applications from unknown sources From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 19: Notification Panel
The phone speaker is muted Vibrate mode An alarm is set Data traffic notification is on Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New email message New text message or multimedia message Problem with text message or multimedia message delivery New instant message New voicemail An upcoming calendar event... -
Page 20: Notification Led
To open the Notification panel • Drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel • Press • Drag 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 21 To open or highlight an item Tap the item. • To mark or unmark options Tap the relevant checkbox, or in some cases the right side of the list option, to mark • or unmark an option. Marked checkbox Unmarked checkbox Marked list option Unmarked list option To pan...
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Page 22: Entering Text
To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger up or down on the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Lists You can browse through alphabetical lists by using the index icon. To use the index icon From any alphabetical list, flick up or down to make appear. -
Page 23: Keyboard Settings
To hide the keyboard When you enter text, tap • To use the landscape keyboard • When you enter text, turn the phone sideways. For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic. To enter text •... -
Page 24: Sim Card
SIM card The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which you get from your network operator, contains information about your subscription. Always turn off your phone and detach the charger before you insert or remove the SIM card. You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to activate the services and functions in your phone. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Volume
To use a handsfree Connect a portable handsfree. To answer a call, press the call handling key. If you are listening to music, it stops when you receive a call and resumes when the call has ended. To end a call, press the call handling key. If a portable handsfree is not included with the phone, you may purchase it separately. -
Page 26: Ringtone Settings
To set the time manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Set time. to adjust the hour and minute. Tap AM to change to PM or vice versa. Tap Set. -
Page 27: Screen Settings
To set the phone to silent and vibrate mode Press down on the volume key until appears and the phone vibrates. The phone is now in silent and vibrate mode, which is indicated by in the status bar. To turn off the vibrate mode, press down on the volume key until appears. -
Page 28: Internet And Messaging Settings
To download Internet and messaging settings From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Settings download. To reset the default Internet settings From the Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. -
Page 29: Network Settings
To turn off all data traffic From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks. Unmark the Data traffic checkbox. Data roaming Depending on your network operator, it might be possible to allow mobile data connections via 2G/3G outside of your home network (roaming). -
Page 30: 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 the Home screen, tap Phone. -
Page 31: Voicemail
To enter numbers during a call During the call, tap Dialpad. A keypad appears. Enter numbers. To mute the ringtone for an incoming call • When you receive the call, press the volume key. Recent calls In the call log, you can view missed , received , and dialed calls. -
Page 32: Conference Calls
To answer a second call and end the ongoing call When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Replace. • To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Answer. To make a second call During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad. -
Page 33: Showing Or Hiding Your Phone Number
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. To turn off call forwarding From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 34: Phonebook
You can get existing contact information into your phone using several methods: • Use a synchronization service, such as Sony Ericsson Sync or Google Sync™. This way, you can manage your contacts both directly in the phone and from a computer. -
Page 35: Phonebook Screen Overview
From the Home screen, tap , then tap Phonebook. Press , then tap More > Import contacts > Memory card. If you have synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, select if you want to use the imported memory card contacts with the synchronization account, or if you want to use them only in the phone. - Page 36 To select which contacts to display From the Home screen, tap , then tap Phonebook. In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have synchronized the contacts with an account, that account appears in the list. You can tap the account to expand the list of options further.
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Page 37: Communicating With Your Contacts
To join contacts From the Home screen, tap , then tap Phonebook. Touch and hold the contact you want to join with another contact, then tap Join contacts. Select the contact you want to join with from the list of suggestions, or tap Show all contacts and select from all contacts. -
Page 38: Sharing Your Contacts
Sharing your contacts To send your business card From the Home screen, tap , then tap Phonebook. Tap My number. Press , then tap Send business card. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send a contact From the Home screen, tap , then tap Phonebook. -
Page 39: 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 40: Text And Multimedia Message Options
To delete a message From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Tap the desired conversation. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Yes. To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. -
Page 41: Email
Setting up email For the first email account that you set up in the Email setup wizard, you can view received email messages in Sony Ericsson Timescape™. To set up an email account in your phone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap E-mail. -
Page 42: Using Email Accounts
To save an email message attachment From the Home screen, tap Find and tap the desired message. Tap Save next to the attachment you want to save. The attachment is saved to the memory card. To save a sender's email address to your contacts From the Home screen, tap Find and tap E-mail. -
Page 43: Gmail™ And Other Google Services
To set an email account as your default account From your Home screen, tap Find and tap E-mail. Tap the account you want to set as the default account for composing and sending email. Press , then tap Account settings. Mark the Default account checkbox. -
Page 44: 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 the 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 45: Facebook
Facebook™ Facebook for Android™ makes it easy to stay connected and share information with friends. You can share status updates from your Facebook Home screen, check out your news feed, look at your friends’ walls and view user info. Use your regular Facebook™ account to log in, or create a new account the first time you open the application. -
Page 46: 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, multimedia, and email messages, 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 47: Event Filter
To preview a tile in Timescape™ Tap the tile. • To delete a tile in Timescape™ Tap the tile. Drag the tile until appears at the bottom of the screen. Drag the tile to the icon and wait until the icon is activated. Release the tile. - Page 48 A recently played song To view an event in Timescape™ From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Scroll to and tap the tile for the desired event so it appears in preview mode. Then tap the tile again. To call back from Timescape ™...
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Page 49: Timescape™ Settings
Web service setup in Timescape™ You can set up web service accounts in your phone. For some of these web services, you can then update your status or view posts from your contacts in Sony Ericsson Timescape™ and in the Phonebook application. -
Page 50: Android Market
Android Market™ Open Android Market™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through "top downloads" and other 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 51 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. Tap Buy. Enter your username and password to log in to Google Checkout. You can use your Google email account, or create a new Google Checkout account.
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Page 52: 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 54. You can also synchronize your phone with your corporate Microsoft® Exchange Server to view your corporate calendar in your phone. - Page 53 To open the alarm clock From the Home screen, tap Tap Alarm Clock. To activate an existing alarm From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm Clock. Mark one of the checkboxes. To set an alarm From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm Clock.
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Page 54: Synchronizing
Sony Ericsson Sync, you can synchronize the contacts with several phones or a new phone. You need to have a Sony Ericsson account to use the website. See To set up a Sony Ericsson account in your phone on page 54. -
Page 55: Google Sync™ Synchronization Service
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 it to log in to the Sony Ericsson website at www.sonyericsson.com/user. Google Sync™ synchronization service You can use the Google Sync™... -
Page 56: Microsoft® Exchange Synchronization
Microsoft® Exchange synchronization Synchronize your phone with a corporate Microsoft® Exchange server and start accessing your work email messages, calendar appointments, contacts and tasks from your phone. The Moxier™ applications in your phone help you manage this information easily. When synchronizing, your corporate contacts are directly added to your phonebook. To set up Microsoft®... - Page 57 To add a corporate calendar event from your phone From the Home screen, tap Tap Moxier Calendar to view your corporate calendar. Press , then tap New event. Enter a subject for the event. Tap the predefined date and adjust it with and .
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Page 58: 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 59 To enable Wi-Fi™ network notification Make sure Wi-Fi™ is turned on. From the 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 60: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)
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 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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. Tap and hold your finger on a bookmark to open a menu. Tap Edit bookmark. -
Page 64: Downloading From The Web
To open a new browser window From the Browser screen, press Tap New window. To open a link in a new browser window Tap and hold your finger on 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. -
Page 65: 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. You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable or by using Bluetooth™ wireless technology. When connecting your phone to a computer with a USB cable you will be able to install and use the PC Companion application on your computer. -
Page 66: Media Go
To install PC Companion Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Tap Install PC Companion. Computer: PC Companion automatically starts on your computer after a few seconds. Follow the on-screen instructions to install PC Companion. To use PC Companion Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. -
Page 67: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology
Bluetooth™ wireless technology Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your phone and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections work better within a 10 meter (33 feet) range, with no solid objects in between. -
Page 68: 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 69 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 70: Backing Up And Restoring
Backing up and restoring Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to your memory card. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted. If your phone is running Android version 1.6, you need to back up your data before updating to a higher version. - Page 71 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Backup and restore. Tap Restore. Tap the backup file you want to restore from. Mark the checkboxes for the content you want to restore, then tap Continue. You may be asked to restart your phone for the restore procedure to take effect. To delete a backup file from the memory card From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Backup and restore.
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Page 72: Media Services
Media services PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, games, and music. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. You can download items from your phone, or from your computer. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before you download applications and content Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. - Page 73 To redeem a voucher From the PlayNow™ screen, press Tap Voucher. Enter the voucher code. Tap Redeem voucher. Vouchers are not offered in all countries or on all networks. Downloading from the PlayNow™ service You can download content from the PlayNow™ service both from your phone and from your desktop browser.
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Page 74: Sony Ericsson Mediascape
To browse content on your memory card, tap Library in the upper part of the screen. Exploring related media content In Sony Ericsson Mediascape you can find and explore media content which is related to an artist you are listening to or a photo you are viewing by tapping the Infinite button When you are viewing a photo taken by the camera in the phone, you can find other photos taken by the camera on the same day or location, or which feature the same person. - Page 75 To view additional information about media content In the music, photo or video home screens, touch and hold a thumbnail until the information tile appears. To explore related media content, tap (if available). Press to close the information tile. When the information tile is open, use the keys at the bottom of the screen to, for example, play an item or view more information about it.
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Page 76: Music In Sony Ericsson Mediascape
Music in Sony Ericsson Mediascape You can browse and listen to your music, audio books, and podcasts using Sony Ericsson Mediascape. You can also purchase music from online services (if available) using Sony Ericsson Mediascape. Use the Media Go™ application to transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. -
Page 77: Browsing Audio Content On Your Memory Card
If your country of residence does not support the PlayNow™ service, your operator may provide an alternative service, or services. If there is no alternative service, automatically generated playlists appear in the lower part of the music home screen in Sony Ericsson Mediascape. -
Page 78: Music Player Overview
Favorites Audio tracks on the memory card which you have marked as favorites Artists Audio tracks listed by artist Albums Audio tracks listed by album Tracks Audio tracks listed by song title Genres Audio tracks listed by genre Playlists on the memory card Playlists Podcasts Audio podcasts in the \music\podcast folder on the memory card... -
Page 79: Using The Music Player
13 Favorite. Mark the track as a favorite 14 Shuffle. Play tracks in the current playlist in random order 15 Repeat. Restart the current playlist after the last track ends Using the music player To adjust the audio volume • Press the volume key. - Page 80 To delete a track When you show or listen to a track in the music player, press Tap Delete. To get music titles and album art From the Home screen, tap Mediascape. If the music home screen is not shown, tap Music Press and tap Get music info.
- Page 81 Playlists Some playlists in Sony Ericsson Mediascape are created automatically from the music on your memory card and from online music services. View these automatically created playlists in your music home screen. You can also create your own playlists from the music on your memory card.
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Page 82: Podcasts
To remove a track from a playlist When you are in a playlist, touch and hold a track title until the information tile appears. Tap Del. from list. Tap OK. Podcasts Podcasts consist of media content, for example, radio programs, which you can subscribe to using web feeds (RSS). -
Page 83: Photos In Sony Ericsson Mediascape
Setting up accounts for online services You can share your photos with social networking and photo sharing services when using Sony Ericsson Mediascape. You first have to register with the available services that you want to use. To enable online photo services From the Home screen, tap Mediascape. -
Page 84: Browsing Locally Stored Photos
Media categories. Tap to go to a different media home screen Browsing locally stored photos You can browse your photos by categories. Home key. Return to the photo home screen Content list. View content depending on selected photo category Photo categories Photo categories Tap the Library key in the photo home screen to browse your photos by category. -
Page 85: Photo Viewer Overview
Photo viewer overview Home key. Go to the photo home screen Infinite button. Find related photos on your memory card Previous key. Go to the previous photo Next key. Go to the next photo Play key. Start a slideshow Favorite. Mark the photo as a favorite Share. - Page 86 To view the location of a photo on a map Open Mediascape to view a geotagged photo. In the photo viewer, tap Flick sideways to Same location. Tap Show on map. You can only view photos on a map if they have been geotagged. For information on how to prepare for geotagging, see To turn on geotagging on page 95 To view the photo viewer controls In the photo viewer, tap the screen.
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Page 87: Touchnote™ Application
To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press Tap Crop. To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When crop arrows appear, drag inward to or outward from the center of the crop frame to resize To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of the four corners and then drag the frame. - Page 88 To communicate with a contact by tapping its face tag When viewing a photo, tap a face tag which has a name. Tap View contact. Tap a phone number to make a call, or tap Messaging or an e-mail address to send a message.
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Page 89: Videos In Sony Ericsson Mediascape
Videos in Sony Ericsson Mediascape You can browse and view your videos using Sony Ericsson Mediascape. Use the Media Go™ application to transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 65. -
Page 90: Video Player Overview
Home key. Return to the video home screen Search field (not available for all categories) Content list. View content depending on selected category Alphabetical bar. Go to content beginning with a specific character Video categories. Select a category Video categories Tap the Library key in the video home screen to browse your videos by category. - Page 91 Next key. Go to the next video Play/Pause key Total play time of the video Share. Send the video using one of the available transfer methods Favorite. Mark the video as a favorite Menu key. View file information, delete or scale the video To mark a video as a favorite In the video player, tap the screen if controls do not appear.
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Page 92: Adjusting A Video To Fit The Screen
Adjusting a video to fit the screen If you're not happy with how a video is displayed on your screen, try scaling it using one of the options below: No enlargement If the video is smaller than the screen, its original size is kept. If the video is bigger than the screen, it is resized to fit entirely on the screen Fit inside If the video is bigger or smaller than the screen, it is resized to fit entirely on the screen... -
Page 93: Taking Photos And Recording Videos
Taking photos and recording videos You can take a photo or record a video either by tapping the screen, or by using the camera key. You can hold the camera horizontally or vertically. Photos and videos are saved automatically on the memory card. You can share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service. -
Page 94: Using The Still Camera
To view all photos taken by the camera If the still camera is not selected, tap You can also view photos you have taken in the Camera roll category in Sony Ericsson Mediascape. Face detection You can use face detection to bring an off-center face into focus. The camera automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. -
Page 95: Using Still Camera Settings
Smile detection Smile detection allows you to capture a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. A yellow frame shows which face is selected. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo. - Page 96 Normal Scene recognition The camera determines which scene is most suitable. A scene icon appears when the scene is set Smile detection Capture a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus.
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Page 97: Advanced Settings
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. When the camera key is pressed halfway down, the white focus frame turns green when focus is set Multi autofocus The camera automatically focuses on several areas in the viewfinder. When the camera key is pressed halfway down, all frames in focus turn green. - Page 98 Daylight Adjust the color balance for bright outdoor use Cloudy Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky Image stabilizer When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand It is recommended to have the stabilizer turned on When the stabilizer is turned off, the photo you take might look blurred...
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Page 99: Using The Video Camera
To view all recorded videos If the video camera is not selected, tap You can also view recorded videos in the Video roll category in Sony Ericsson Mediascape. Using video camera settings To select video camera settings Activate the camera. - Page 100 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. 320x240 pixels Multimedia message Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited to fit in a multimedia message Scenes The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using preprogrammed scenes.
- Page 101 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 seconds) Set a 10-second delay from when the camera key is pressed until the video is recorded.
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Page 102: Location Services
If you cannot use some GPS features, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 108. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any location services, including but not limited to navigational services. To enable the GPS receiver From the Home screen, tap Tap Settings >... -
Page 103: Getting Driving Directions
You can download and save maps to your memory card before taking trips. This way you can avoid high roaming costs when you travel outside your network. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services, including Wisepilot™. Also, Wisepilot may not be available in every market. For more information, including a Wisepilot User manual, go to www.sonyericsson.wisepilot.com. -
Page 104: 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 105: Screen Unlock Pattern
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern. If you forget it, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. Please refer to your Sony Ericsson contact center. To create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 106: 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 download updates directly to your phone over a 2G or 3G Internet connection, or via a Wi-Fi connection. Another option is to use the PC Companion application on a computer. -
Page 107: 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 108: 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 109: 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 110: Index
Index changing tracks ............79 adjusting volume .............79 charging ..............11 airplane mode ............27 chat ................44 alarm ................52 conference calls ............32 album art ..............80 contacts ..............34 Android Market ............50 back up ............38 answering service ............31 copy ..............38 applications favorite .............37 managing ............16 importing from SIM card .........34 overview ............14 join contact information ........36... - Page 111 hardware keys ............12 HD (High Definition) video ........99 settings ............28 Home screen ............13 multimedia ...............74 viewing information .........74 music ..............24, 76 icons adjusting volume ..........79 in the camera ...........99 browsing ............76, 77 importing SIM contacts ...........34 changing tracks ..........79 infinite button ............74 connection type when getting music info ..80 in Timescape™...
- Page 112 ..........85, 86 song view same location ........85, 95 setting as ringtone ...........80 viewing ............84 Sony Ericsson Sync ..........54 viewing related photos ........85 SOS See emergency numbers zooming ............86 Sounds like playlist ..........81 PIN ..............24, 104 status bar ..............18 playing still camera ............93, 94...
- Page 113 playing .............90 recording ............99 scaling .............92 searching for ...........91 sending ............91 sharing .............91 trimming ............91 viewfinder ..............93 viewing photos .............94 recorded videos ..........99 viewing recorded videos ..........99 voicemail ..............31 volume adjusting video ..........91 key .............25, 26 wallpaper using a photo as ..........86 Wallpapers animated ............13 web browser ............61...