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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia acro S ™ LT26w...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information..............7 Water resistance................8 IP (Ingress Protection) rating..............8 Android™ – what and why?............10 Applications..................10 Getting started................11 Assembly..................11 Turning the phone on and off ............11 Screen lock..................12 Setup guide..................12 Accounts and services..............12 Getting to know your phone............14 Phone overview.................14 Using the keys..................15 Battery....................15 Using the touchscreen..............17 Using the lockscreen.................19...
  • Page 3 Communicating with your contacts...........47 Sharing your contacts...............47 Backing up contacts.................48 Messaging...................49 Using text and multimedia messaging..........49 Text and multimedia message options..........50 E-mail..................52 Using e-mail..................52 Using email accounts................55 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........55 Google Talk™ ................57 Timescape™................58 Timescape™ main view..............58 Using Timescape™................58 Timescape™...
  • Page 4 Synchronizing with Facebook™............74 NFC....................76 NFC detection area................76 Connecting to wireless networks..........78 Wi-Fi® .....................78 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............80 Web browser................82 Browsing the web................82 Navigating web pages...............82 Managing bookmarks...............83 Managing text and images..............85 Multiple windows................85 Downloading from the web...............86 Browser settings................86 Listening to music with Walkman™ player......88 Protecting your hearing..............88 Copying media files to your memory card .........88 Using the Walkman™...
  • Page 5 Playing video clips in Movies..........120 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices....122 Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your phone.....122 Preparing to play phone content on DLNA Certified™ devices..122 Playing phone content on other DLNA Certified™ devices....123 Bluetooth™ wireless technology..........124 Naming your phone.................124 Pairing with another Bluetooth™...
  • Page 6 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging..148 The battery performance is low............148 My wired headset does not work............148 I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer, when using a USB cable..............148 I cannot use Internet-based services..........148 Error messages................148 Recycling your phone..............150 Legal information..............151...

  • Page 7: Important Information

    Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before using your cell 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: Water Resistance

    Water resistance In order for your phone to be water-resistant, the covers for the micro USB port, the headset connector, the HDMI™ connector, the microSD™ card slot, and the SIM card slot must be firmly closed. Also, make sure that the bottom cover is attached correctly. Avoid exposing your device to environments with excessive dust or moisture.
  • Page 9 IPX3. Protected against spraying water IPX4. Protected against splashing water IPX5. Protected against water jet spray IPX6. Protected against heavy jet spray IPX7. Protected against the effects of immersion IPX8. Protected against submersion This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 10: Android™ - What And Why

    Android™ – what and why? Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customize them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting started Assembly To insert the SIM card Do not insert an incompatible SIM card, for example, a micro SIM card, in the SIM card slot. Doing so could permanently damage your SIM card or your phone. Insert a fingernail into the gap between the SIM card slot cover and the side of the phone, then detach the cover.

  • Page 12: Screen Lock

    Press and hold down the power key on the right side of the phone until the phone vibrates. If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen. Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK.
  • Page 13 contacts from your Google™ and Facebook™ accounts and integrate them into your phonebook, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to online services from your phone as well as from a computer. When you sign up for the first time, an account is created with your user name, password, settings and personal information.

  • Page 14: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1. Notification LED 14. Home key 2. Connector for charger/USB cable 15. Back key 3. Proximity sensor 16. Touchscreen 4. Light sensor 17. Speaker 5. Headset connector 18. Camera lens 6. Ear speaker 19.

  • Page 15: Using The Keys

    Using the keys Back • Go back to the previous screen • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel Home • Go to the Home screen • Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications Menu Open a list of options available in the current screen or application •...

  • Page 16: Improving Battery Performance

    Plug the phone charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, with the USB symbol facing down.

  • Page 17: Using The Touchscreen

    To access the battery usage menu From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Battery to see which installed applications consume the most battery power. To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Tools >...
  • Page 18 To open or highlight an item Tap the item. • To mark or unmark options Tap the relevant checkbox or the switch beside the option name. • Marked checkbox Unmarked checkbox Switched on Switched off Zooming The zoom options available depend on the application you are using. To zoom •...

  • Page 19: Using The Lockscreen

    To scroll Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen. • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.

  • Page 20: Home Screen

    To view missed calls from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key Drag to the right across the screen. To view new text messages from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key Drag to the right across the screen.

  • Page 21: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    To share an item from your Home screen Press to open your Home screen. Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications and widgets you like with your friends so they can download and use them.

  • Page 22: Accessing And Using Applications

    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 , then tap Wallpaper and select an option. To set a theme for your Home screen From your Home screen, press , then tap Theme and select a theme.

  • Page 23: Recently Used Applications Window

    To close an application • Press Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can continue where you left off. Remember that some applications may cause data connection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networking services.

  • Page 24: Status And Notifications

    Status and notifications The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your phone. To the left you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For example, new message and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signal strength, battery status, and other information.

  • Page 25: Phone Settings Menu

    To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward. To open a running application from the Notification panel • Tap the icon for the running application to open it. To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel •...
  • Page 26 Using the on-screen keyboard 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. Note that this icon does not appear in portrait mode. 3 Display numbers and symbols.
  • Page 27 To turn on the caps lock • Before you type a word, tap until appears. To enter numbers or symbols • When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. to view more options. To enter common punctuation marks When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.

  • Page 28: Using The Gesture Input Function To Write Words

    Paste text only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard. Using the Gesture input function to write words You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard. You can lift your finger between words so that the phone recognizes them. Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 29: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

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

  • Page 30: Customizing Your Phone

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

  • Page 31: Time And Date

    To set the phone to vibrate mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Select Silent mode, then select Vibrate. You can also tap from the Phone options menu to set the phone to vibrate mode. To access the Phone options menu, press and hold down the power key To set the phone to vibrate and ring mode From your Home screen, tap...

  • Page 32: Screen Settings

    To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes. To select a notification ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification. Select a ringtone.

  • Page 33: Memory

    watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your memory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated. Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. To turn on Airplane mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 34: Using A Headset With Your Phone

    Using a headset with your phone Use the accessories provided with your phone, or other compatible accessories, for optimal performance. To use a headset Connect the headset to your phone. To answer a call, press the call handling key. To end the call, press the call handling key. If a headset is not included with the phone, you may purchase one separately.

  • Page 35: Controlling Data Usage

    To view the current APN From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names. If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a marked button. To configure APN settings manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 36: Mobile Network Settings

    To set a data usage limit Make sure that you have turned on data traffic. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK. To set the data usage limit, drag the lines to the desired values.

  • Page 37: Data Roaming

    To turn off all data traffic From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Unmark the Data enabled checkbox. Data roaming Depending on your service provider, it might be possible to allow mobile data connections via 2G/3G outside of your home network (roaming).

  • Page 38: 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 39: Recent Calls

    To answer a call • Drag to the right across the screen. If you are using regular headphones without a microphone, you have to remove the headphones from the headset connector to be able to answer the call. To decline a call Drag to the left across the screen.

  • Page 40: Voicemail

    Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually.

  • Page 41: Call Settings

    To make a conference call During an ongoing call, tap Dial the number of your second participant and tap If the second participant answers, the first call is put on hold. To add more participants, repeat steps 1 to 4. To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants.

  • Page 42: Forwarding Calls

    Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option. Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable. To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 43: Contacts

    Contacts Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your numbers, email addresses, and other contact data in one place. Just tap on a contact to see all communications with that contact in one easy overview. You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronize them with contacts saved in ®...

  • Page 44: Transferring Contacts Using Synchronization Accounts

    Transferring contacts using an Apple® Mac® computer For detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from your old phone, go to www.sonymobile.com/support/contacts. Transferring contacts using synchronization accounts Your phone works with popular online synchronization accounts such as Google Sync™, ®...

  • Page 45: Contacts Screen Overview

    Contacts screen overview Shortcut tabs Touch a contact to view its details Alphabetical index for browsing contacts Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu Tap to search contacts Tap here to create a contact Managing your contacts You can create, edit and synchronize your contacts in a few simple steps.

  • Page 46: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    To edit a contact From the Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact. Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done. To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact.

  • Page 47: Communicating With Your Contacts

    To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite From the Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites. Groups You can assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to them from within the Contacts application.

  • Page 48: Backing Up Contacts

    Backing up contacts You can use a memory card, a SIM card, or an online synchronization tool such as ® ® Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to back up contacts. To export all contacts to a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Back up contacts >...

  • Page 49: Messaging

    Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your phone using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos. The number of characters you can send in a single text message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.

  • Page 50: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Delete several. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tap Delete. To save a sender's number From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap >...
  • Page 51 To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Settings. Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports. When a message has been delivered to a recipient, appears in the message.

  • Page 52: E-Mail

    E-mail 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 53 To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined view.
  • Page 54 To forward an e-mail message From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to forward, tap Tap Forward. Tap To and enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap to select a recipient from your contacts.

  • Page 55: Using Email Accounts

    To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings. Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an Out of Office auto-reply.
  • Page 56 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 57: 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 58: Timescape

    Timescape™ Timescape™ collects all your communications into one integrated view. Events such as Facebook™ or Twitter™ updates appear as tiles in a chronological flow on the screen. Browse the files to get a snack-size preview of events before choosing to open them and view the full content.
  • Page 59 To preview a tile in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Scroll to the tile you want to preview, and then tap it. Timescape™ event filter overview All events Updates from your Twitter™ contacts Updates from your Facebook™ contacts More events appear in the Timescape™...

  • Page 60: Timescape™ Settings

    Timescape. For example, you can download applications that update Timescape with your activities on various social networking sites. To download and install new services for Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Press , then tap Settings > Set up services > Extension search. If you don't have a Google account set up on your phone, follow the on-screen instructions to add one.

  • Page 61: Timescape™ Friends Widget

    Timescape™ Feed widget view Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view Shortcut to update status Refresh the widget view Most recent online event To add the Timescape™ Feed widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Find and tap Timescape™ Feed. To remove the Timescape™...

  • Page 62: Timescape™ Share Widget

    To add the Timescape™ Friends widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Find and tap Timescape™ Friends. To remove the Timescape™ Friends widget from your Home screen From your Home screen, touch and hold the Timescape™ Friends widget. Drag the widget to Timescape™...

  • Page 63: Getting Started With Google Play

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

  • Page 64: Permissions

    game. You might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messages in some applications. To clear all cache for an application From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. Tap Apps. Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache. Tap Clear cache.

  • Page 65: Playnow™ Service

    PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games, ringtones, and wallpapers. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before you download content Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you may need to have a memory card inserted in your phone to download content.

  • Page 66: Video Unlimited

    Video Unlimited™ Use the Video Unlimited™ service to rent and purchase videos that you can view not ® ® only on your phone, but also on your PC, PlayStation Portable (PSP ), and ® PlayStation 3. Take your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories.

  • Page 67: Watching A Video From Video Unlimited

    Video Unlimited™ notifications overview When you buy or rent videos, the following notifications may appear: 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 you have enough free space on your memory card.

  • Page 68: Music Unlimited

    Music Unlimited™ Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs ® over a 3G or Wi-Fi connection. You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists and music using a PC that runs ®...

  • Page 69: Getting Organized

    Getting organized Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronize your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronizing data on your phone on page 73. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 70 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Scroll up or down to adjust the time. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.
  • Page 71 To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze - min. • To turn off an alarm when it sounds • Slide to the right. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 72: Scanning With The Neoreader™ Application

    Scanning with the NeoReader™ application Use your phone as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan. For example, you see a coat in a magazine ad and want to find the nearest retail outlet to buy it. If the ad contains a readable barcode, the NeoReader™ application uses this code to access mobile web content, such as a web page with more product information or a map of nearby outlets.

  • Page 73: Synchronizing Data On Your Phone

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

  • Page 74: Synchronizing Your Corporate Email, Calendar And Contacts

    To remove a Google™ account from your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap the Google™ account you want to remove from the accounts list. Press , then tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar and contacts Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly from your phone.
  • Page 75 Sony™ Facebook integration account, which allows you to directly access Facebook content from a number of other applications in the phone. For example, you can make Facebook posts from Timescape™ and access your Facebook contacts, photos and calendar entries from related applications in the phone, such as the Calendar application. To set up a Sony™...

  • Page 76: Nfc

    NFC (Near-Field Communication) is a short-range wireless technology that lets you exchange data with other devices, including a web page address, a music file, a contact, or a link to an application on Google Play™. Using NFC, you can also scan special tags that give you more information about a product or service.
  • Page 77 To share a music file with another phone using NFC Make sure that both your phone and the receiving phone have the NFC function and the Android Beam function turned on, and that both phone screens are active. To open the music player, go to your Home screen, then tap Media > .

  • Page 78: 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 79 Advanced Wi-Fi® settings Before you add a Wi-Fi® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting in your phone. Wi-Fi® network status When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi® networks. You can also enable the phone to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 80: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active Both USB tethering and portable hotspot are active To share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your phone. Using the USB cable that came with your phone, connect your phone to a computer.
  • Page 81 To add a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. Tap Add VPN network. Select the type of VPN to add. Enter your VPN settings. Tap Save. To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 82: Web Browser

    Web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and save pages for offline viewing. You can open up to 16 windows at the same time and switch among them easily. You can also request the desktop version of a web page if you don't want to view the mobile version.

  • Page 83: Managing Bookmarks

    To zoom in or out on a web page Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on a web page: • Double-tap to zoom in on the web page, or double-tap again to zoom out. • Touch an area of the page with two fingers at once and spread them apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out.
  • Page 84 To bookmark a web page While you are viewing the web page, press Tap Save to bookmarks. If desired, edit the bookmark. When you're done, tap OK. To open a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make the search and address bar appear.

  • Page 85: Managing Text And Images

    Managing text and images To find text on a web page When you are viewing a web page, press Tap Find on page. Enter your search text. Characters that match your search get highlighted on the web page. Tap the up or down arrows to go to the previous or next highlighted item. to close the search bar.

  • Page 86: Downloading From The Web

    Downloading from the web You can download applications and content when you browse the web using the web browser in your phone. Usually you have to touch a download link for the desired file and the download then starts automatically. To view your downloaded files From your Home screen, tap Find and tap...
  • Page 87 Auto-filling text Auto-filling allows you to automatically enter data such as names and addresses on various web forms, so you don’t have to enter the same information repeatedly on different web pages. To create text for auto-filling When the browser is open, press Tap Settings >...

  • Page 88: Listening To Music With Walkman™ Player

    Listening to music with Walkman™ player Get the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to and organize music, audio books and podcasts that you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the Walkman™...
  • Page 89 Walkman™ player overview Browse the music on your memory card Search all tracks saved on your phone's internal storage Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins on Google Play™ Album art (if available) Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward Total time length of the track Elapsed time of current track Progress indicator –...
  • Page 90 To fast forward and rewind music • In the Walkman™ player, touch and hold You can also drag the progress indicator marker right or left. To adjust the audio volume • When the Walkman™ player is playing a track, press the volume key. To improve the sound quality using the equalizer When the Walkman™...

  • Page 91: Discovering Related Audio Content

    Discovering related audio content In the Walkman™ player, you can discover audio content that is related to the artist you are listening to by tapping the infinite button You can also search for audio content related to a particular artist while you're browsing the Walkman™...
  • Page 92 To add a music track as a shortcut In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC. , then browse to the track that you want to save as a shortcut. Touch and hold the track title. Tap Add as shortcut. The shortcut now appears in the My music main view. To rearrange shortcuts In the Walkman™...
  • Page 93 Playing music in random order You can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, a playlist you have created yourself, or an album. To play tracks in random order In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC. and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a playlist.
  • Page 94 To add the Walkman™ player widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Find and tap WALKMAN. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 95: Identifying Music Using Trackid Technology

    Identifying music using TrackID technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™ and you can view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for.
  • Page 96 To recommend a track on Facebook™ When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title. In the track information screen, wait for the tab to appear, then tap this tab. Log in to Facebook and recommend the track. The feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

  • Page 97: Using The Fm Radio

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

  • Page 98: Making A New Search For Radio Channels

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

  • Page 99: Sharing The Details Of Music You Like On Facebook

    To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your phone's FM radio, press , then select TrackID™. A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks. Press to return to the FM Radio.

  • Page 100: Taking Photos And Recording Videos

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

  • Page 101: Face Detection

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

  • Page 102: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To turn on face detection Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag Tap the icon on the top left, then select Normal. To display all settings, press Tap Focus mode > Face detection. To take a photo using face detection When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at your subject.

  • Page 103: Using Still Camera Settings

    Using still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen. To display all settings, press Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired. To customize the still camera settings panel When the camera is open, press to display all settings.
  • Page 104 Exposure value Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
  • Page 105 Landscape Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects. When Landscape is selected, focus mode is changed to Infinity. Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments (without the flash). Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
  • Page 106 12 MP 4:3 12 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non- widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 9 MP 16:9 9 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. A high resolution widescreen format. Has a higher resolution than full HD.

  • Page 107: Using The Video Camera

    On-screen button Take a photo by tapping the on-screen button on the camera screen. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. 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.
  • Page 108 To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, press Tap Capturing method > Touch capture if it is not already selected. Tap the camera screen to start recording. Tap the camera screen to stop recording.
  • Page 109 The Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually. 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 When turned on, light sensitivity is increased.
  • Page 110 VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 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. 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.

  • Page 111: 3D Camera

    3D camera The 3D camera helps you take wide-angle, panoramic photos that capture more of the scene and add depth to the subject. 3D Sweep Panorama™ photos can be played back on a TV that supports 3D. In Sweep Multi Angle™ mode, the camera takes several images at different angles as you sweep across the scene.
  • Page 112 Tips for taking Sweep Panorama photos (2D) Note these limitations when you take Sweep Panorama photos: • If you cannot pan the phone across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the camera faster to record a full panorama image.

  • Page 113: Viewing Photos And Videos In Album

    Viewing photos and videos in Album Use Album 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. You can add geotags to your photos and videos, and then view them on a world map. In Album, you can also view photos and videos that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™...
  • Page 114 Overview of Pictures tab Grid view of photos and videos. Total number of photos and videos. The date and number of items in the group below. Tap a photo or video to view it. Scroll up or down to view content. Switch to a list view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone.

  • Page 115: Working With Photos In Album

    To view photos and videos in list view From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > Pictures. . Folders containing photos and videos shot using the phone camera are displayed at the top. All other folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone are displayed in an alphabetical list.
  • Page 116 To use a photo as a contact picture When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Use as > Contact picture. Select the contact you want to associate with the photo. Crop the photo, if required. Tap Crop. To use a photo as wallpaper When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Use as >...

  • Page 117: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To share a video When a video is playing, press , then tap Share. In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it. You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.

  • Page 118: Viewing Your Online Albums

    To view geotagged photos on a map in Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > Maps. Tap a photo to view it in full screen. If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map.
  • Page 119 Number of items in the online album. To view photos from online services in Album Make sure you are signed in to the relevant online service, for example, Facebook™. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > Online. All your available online albums are displayed. Tap any album to view its contents, then tap a photo in the album.

  • Page 120: Playing Video Clips In Movies

    Playing video clips in Movies Use the Movies application to play movies that you’ve copied or downloaded to your phone. Movies also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info, and director details for each movie. You can share your favorite movies with friends, for example, via Bluetooth™...
  • Page 121 To play a movie on another device Make sure the device that you are sharing files with is set up to use the Connected devices feature. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Movies. All movies are displayed in a grid. Tap the movie you want to play, then tap Select a device.

  • Page 122: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved in your phone on other devices such as, for example, a TV, a PlayStation®3, a computer, or a tablet. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and must be connected to the same Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 123: Playing Phone Content On Other Dlna Certified™ Devices

    To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices. Press , then tap Media server. Drag the slider to turn off the Share content function. To set access permissions for a pending device From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices.

  • Page 124: 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 125: Sending And Receiving Items Using Bluetooth™ Technology

    To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has the Bluetooth™ function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth™ devices appear in a list.
  • Page 126 To receive items using Bluetooth™ Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your phone. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.

  • Page 127: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer

    Connecting your phone to a computer Connect your phone to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and other file types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology. When you connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted to install the PC Companion application on your computer.

  • Page 128: Pc Companion

    To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled by default. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity. Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices. Tap Connect.
  • Page 129 To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. Phone: SD card connected appears in the status bar. Computer: The PC Companion application launches automatically. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™...

  • Page 130: 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 saved in your phone on a larger screen. When you connect your phone to the TV set, the Gallery application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your phone on TVs and other devices.

  • Page 131: Using Location Services To Find Your Position

    Using location services to find your position Use your phone to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wireless networks. Enable the wireless networks option if you only need your approximate location, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view of the sky, enable the GPS option.

  • Page 132: Using Google Maps™ To Get Directions

    provider for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every market, country or region. To use Google Maps™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Maps. If you want to use Google Maps™, you have to enable one of the location methods available under Settings >...

  • Page 133: Backup And Restore Application

    Backup and restore application Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to a memory card or a USB storage device. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted. Types of content you can back up Use the Backup and restore application to back up the following types of data: •...
  • Page 134 To select the data types to restore From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Backup & restore. Tap Select data type under Restore. Select the data types that you want to restore. To restore phone content Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup will get deleted during a restore procedure.

  • Page 135: 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 136: Setting A Screen Lock

    To change the SIM card PIN2 From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2. Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.
  • Page 137 To disable the screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Enter your PIN, then tap Next. Tap Slide. To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password.

  • Page 138: Updating Your Phone

    Updating your phone Update your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your phone to run a wireless update, or you can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using a USB cable connection.
  • Page 139 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 from www.sonymobile.com. To download software updates using a USB cable connection Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not already installed.

  • Page 140: Phone Settings Overview

    Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalize them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or add the Wi-Fi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth™ on or off, search for available Bluetooth™ devices, and make your phone visible or invisible to other Bluetooth™...
  • Page 141 Developer Set options for application development. For example, you can options show CPU usage on the phone display. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode when USB connections are active. About phone View information about your phone, such as the model number, firmware version, phone number and signal.

  • Page 142: Status And Notification Icons Overview

    Status and notification icons overview Status icons The following status icons may appear on your screen: Signal strength No signal Roaming GPRS is available EDGE is available 3G is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging...
  • Page 143 The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 144: Application Overview

    Application overview Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, and manage text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your appointments.
  • Page 145 Search for places, for example, restaurants and cafés. Customize power saving modes to reduce battery consumption. Use the Video Unlimited™ application to rent and purchase videos. Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited™ application to access millions of songs over a 3G or Wi-Fi® connection. Optimize phone settings to suit your own requirements.

  • Page 146: User Support

    User support Access user support directly in your phone through the Help 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 Mobile support zone, and from the Sony Mobile Customer support service.

  • Page 147: 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 SIM card. Then restart your phone. • Force a restart of the phone if the phone hangs and can't be restarted normally. •...

  • Page 148: No Battery Charging Icon Appears When Phone Starts Charging

    From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Tap Settings reset > Reset phone. To confirm, tap Reset settings. To perform a factory data reset To avoid permanent phone damage, do not restart the phone while a reset procedure is underway.

  • Page 149: Emergency Calls Only

    Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. However, in an emergency, some network operators allow you to call the international emergency number 112. See Emergency calls on page 38 for more information. SIM card locked You have entered your PIN incorrectly 3 times in a row.

  • Page 150: Recycling Your Phone

    Recycling your phone Got an old phone lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will help us reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too! Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www.sonymobile.com. This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 151: Legal Information

    Legal information Sony LT26w This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice.

  • Page 152: Index

    Index recording videos ........107, 108 accounts ..............12 screen ............100 Exchange Active Sync® ........13 self-portrait ............101 Facebook™ .............13 settings ..........103, 108 Google™ ............13 smile detection ..........102 adjusting volume .............90 taking photos ........100, 101, 102 alarm ................69 using flash .............101 Album ..............113 video ..............107 map ...............117 viewing photos ..........101...
  • Page 153 removing radio channels as ......98 Maps ..............131 saving radio channels as .........98 media files filter copying to memory card .........88 events in Timescape™ ........59 Media Go™ ............128 fixed dialing .............42 messages flash settings ............34 using when taking photos ......101 Microsoft® Exchange synchronization ....74 Flight mode .............32 Flight mode - See Airplane mode ......32 settings ............34...
  • Page 154 slideshow ............115 sending taking ..........100, 101, 102 business cards ..........47 using as a contact picture ......116 contacts ............47 using as wallpaper ........116 sending items using Bluetooth™ ....125 viewing ........101, 113, 114, 115 SensMe™ channels ..........92 viewing on a map ..........117 services ..............12 viewing same location ........102 settings...
  • Page 155 viewing artist info ..........95 using the equalizer ..........90 viewing charts ..........95 Walkman™ player widget ........93 transferring wallpaper ..............22 contacts ............44 using a photo as ..........116 troubleshooting .............147 web browser ............82 turning off ..............11 managing bookmarks ........83 turning on ..............11 settings ............86 Twitter™...

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