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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ LT30at...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information..............6 Android™ – what and why?............7 Applications..................7 Getting started................8 Assembly....................8 Turning the phone on and off .............8 Screen lock..................9 Accounts and services................9 Getting to know your phone............11 Phone overview.................11 Using the keys..................12 Battery....................12 Using the touchscreen..............15 Using the lockscreen.................17 Home screen..................18 Accessing and using applications............20 Status and notifications..............22...
  • Page 3 Text and multimedia message options..........47 E-mail..................48 Using e-mail..................48 Using email accounts................51 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........51 Google Talk™ ................53 Explore by Touch................54 Before using Explore by Touch............54 Timescape™................55 Timescape™ main view..............55 Using Timescape™................55 Timescape™ settings................57 Timescape™ Feed widget..............57 Timescape™ Friends widget.............58 Timescape™...
  • Page 4 Listening to music with the Walkman™ player.......80 Protecting your hearing..............80 Copying media files to your memory card .........80 Using the Walkman™ player ............80 Using the FM radio..............87 FM radio overview................87 Using your favorite radio channels.............88 Making a new search for radio channels..........88 Switching the radio sound between devices........88 Switching between mono and stereo sound mode......88 Sharing the details of music you like on Facebook™......89...
  • Page 5 Locking and protecting your phone........120 IMEI number...................120 SIM card protection................121 Setting a screen lock...............122 Updating your phone...............125 Updating your phone wirelessly............125 Phone settings overview............126 Status and notification icons overview........128 Status icons..................128 Notification icons................128 Application overview..............130 Troubleshooting...............131 My phone is not working as expected..........131 Resetting the phone................131 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging..132 The battery performance is low............132...

  • Page 6: Important Information

    Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before using your cell phone. This User Guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties. Use of such programs or services may require separate registration with the third-party provider and may be subject to additional terms of use.

  • Page 7: 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 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Assembly To insert the memory card and the micro SIM card Remove the cover for the memory card and the micro SIM card. Insert the memory card and the micro SIM card into the relevant slots. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone Make sure the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the phone for the...

  • Page 9: 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 10 Facebook™ account Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family and colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your phone so that you can stay in touch from anywhere. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1 2 3 4 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 12: Using The Keys

    1. Notification LED 12. Touchscreen 2. Light sensor 13. Second microphone 3. Proximity sensor 1 14. Camera lens 4. Proximity sensor 2 15. Camera LED light 5. Ear speaker 16. NFC detection area 6. Front camera lens 17. Connector for charger/USB cable 7.
  • Page 13 To charge the phone 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 up.

  • Page 14: Improving Battery Performance

    Orange The battery is charging. The battery level is between low and full To check the battery level From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level. Improving battery performance The following tips can help you improve battery performance: •...

  • Page 15: Using The Touchscreen

    To activate a power saving mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Power Saver. Tap the icon next to the power saving mode that you want to activate. To deactivate a power saving mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Power Saver.
  • Page 16 To zoom with two fingers • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the Web. Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen.

  • Page 17: Using The Lockscreen

    To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your phone has sensors that detect both light and proximity.

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    To play an audio track from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key To display music player controls, place a finger on the time and date area and flick to the left. To pause an audio track from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key When the music player controls appear, tap To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen...

  • Page 19: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.

  • Page 20: Accessing And Using Applications

    To change your Home screen wallpaper Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Tap Wallpaper and select an option. You can use a photo you have taken, or an animation. Go to Google Play™ and other sources to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours of the day.

  • Page 21: Recently Used Applications Window

    Recently used applications window You can switch between recently used applications from this window. You can also open small apps. To open the recently used applications window • Press . The recently used applications window appears on the right of the screen.

  • Page 22: Status And Notifications

    Application menu You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will look different depending on which application you are using. To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press A menu is not available in all applications.
  • Page 23 calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such as the music player. To open the Notification panel • Drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward. To open a running application from the Notification panel •...

  • Page 24: Phone Settings Menu

    To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. To control the Bluetooth™ function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards.
  • Page 25 7 Delete a character before the cursor. All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone. To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text • Tap a text entry field. To hide the on-screen keyboard •...

  • Page 26: Using The Gesture Input Function To Write Words

    To select text When you enter text, double-tap within the text field. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. To edit text in landscape orientation When you enter text, double-tap the text field to make Edit... appear. Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit...

  • Page 27: Using The Phonepad

    To change the Gesture input settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap , then tap Keyboard settings. Tap Text input settings. Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox. If you want to automatically add a space between gestures without having to tap the space bar each time, mark the Space between gestures checkbox.

  • Page 28: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    To enter numbers using the Phonepad • When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears. To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears. Scroll up or down to view more options.

  • Page 29: Customizing Your Phone

    To enter text using voice input When you enter text, make sure that the voice input function is enabled and that you have a working data connection. When appears on your on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap it. When the input language key, for example, , appears, touch and hold it.

  • Page 30: Time And Date

    Time and date You can change the time and date in your phone. To set the date manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Set date.

  • Page 31: Screen Settings

    Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness. Drag the slider to adjust the brightness. Tap OK. The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve battery performance, see Improving battery performance on page 14.

  • Page 32: Memory

    Memory You can save content to a memory card, to your phone's internal storage, and to the phone memory. Music, video clips, and photos are saved to the internal storage or the memory card while applications, contacts, and messages are saved to the phone memory.

  • Page 33: 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 34 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: Voicemail

    To add a number from the call log to your contacts From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen. Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts. Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: Contacts Screen Overview

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

  • Page 43: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts, select the account to which you want to add this contact, or tap Local contact if you only want to use this contact in your phone.

  • Page 44: Communicating With Your Contacts

    To separate linked contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the linked contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact. Tap Unlink contact. Tap OK. Favorites You can mark contacts as favorites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application.

  • Page 45: Backing Up Contacts

    To send a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact whose details you want to send. Press , then tap Send contact > OK. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send several contacts at once From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap , then tap Delete conversations. 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 48: 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 49 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 50 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, then tap Tap To and enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap to select a recipient from your contacts.

  • Page 51: 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 52 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 53: 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 54: Explore By Touch

    Explore by Touch Use the Explore by Touch function to navigate the phone without having to look at the screen. When the Explore by Touch function is turned on, an automated voice tells you what your finger is touching on the screen. This function is primarily designed to help blind or visually impaired users to use the phone.

  • Page 55: 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 56 Timescape™ event filter overview All events Updates from your Twitter™ contacts Updates from your Facebook™ contacts More events appear in the Timescape™ event filter if you have installed other Timescape services. To filter the events displayed in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™.

  • Page 57: Timescape™ Settings

    To download and install new services for Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Press , then tap Settings > Set up services > Extension search. If you don't have a Google account set up on your phone, follow the on-screen instructions to add one.

  • Page 58: Timescape™ Friends Widget

    Timescape™ Feed widget view Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view Shortcut to update status Most recent online event To add the Timescape™ Feed widget to your Home screen Make sure that there is enough free space for the new widget on your Home screen.

  • Page 59: Timescape™ Share Widget

    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™ Share widget Share your status through one of the services that you have logged in to from your phone.

  • Page 60: 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 61: Permissions

    To delete an installed application From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. Tap Apps. Select the application you want to delete. Tap Uninstall. It is not possible to delete some preinstalled applications. Permissions Some applications need to access parts of your phone to be able to work properly. For example, a navigation application needs permissions to send and receive data traffic, and access your location.

  • Page 62: 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 65. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 63 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & 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 64 To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock, then tap to select an alarm. Tap Advanced alarm settings, then mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. Tap Done.

  • Page 65: 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 66: Synchronizing Your Corporate Email, Calendar And Contacts

    Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar and contacts Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly from your phone. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a computer. After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications.
  • Page 67 To set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Make sure that synchronization is turned on so that applications can synchronize data automatically. Tap Add account > Sony™ Facebook integration. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Facebook™...

  • Page 68: 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 69 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 70: 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. You can also share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs, computers, and tablets.
  • Page 71 To connect to another Wi-Fi® network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Detected Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. Tap another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 72: Sharing Your Phone's Mobile Data Connection

    To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Press Tap Advanced. Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. Select an option. Wi-Fi Direct™ Use Wi-Fi Direct™ to connect to other devices directly, without joining a traditional home, office or hotspot network.

  • Page 73: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

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

  • Page 74: 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 75: Browser Bar

    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 76: Managing Bookmarks

    To open the Browser Bar • Drag at the bottom of the browser window upward. To close the Browser Bar Drag the Browser Bar downward. • Managing bookmarks Bookmarks let you access your favorite and frequently visited web pages quickly. You can add bookmarks directly from your phone browser.

  • Page 77: Managing Text And Images

    To share a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make the search and address bar appear. , then tap Tap and hold a bookmark that you want to share. In the menu that appears, tap Share link, then select a share option. To delete a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make the search and address bar appear.

  • Page 78: Downloading From The Web

    To open a new browser window When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make the search and address bar appear. next to the search and address bar, then tap To open an incognito window When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make the search and address bar appear.
  • Page 79 To clear your browser cookies When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make appear. Press , then tap Settings > Privacy & security. Tap Clear all cookie data, then tap OK to confirm. To clear your browser history When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make appear.

  • Page 80: Listening To Music With The Walkman™ Player

    Listening to music with the 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 81 Walkman™ player overview Track name Artist name album name 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...
  • Page 82 To view the current play queue While a track is playing in the Walkman™ player, tap the album art and then tap • To minimize the Walkman™ player • When the Walkman™ player is playing, press to go to the previous screen, or press to go to the Home screen.

  • Page 83: 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 84 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 85 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 86 To add the Walkman™ player widget to your Home screen Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Find and tap WALKMAN to add. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 87: 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 88: Using Your Favorite Radio Channels

    Using your favorite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favorites. By using favorites you can quickly return to a radio channel. To save a channel as a favorite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favorite.

  • Page 89: Sharing The Details Of Music You Like On Facebook

    Sharing the details of music you like on Facebook™ When you listen to music using the FM Radio, you can share details of tracks you like on Facebook. You need to be a Facebook user and must be logged in to Facebook. To share details of music you like on Facebook™...

  • Page 90: 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. Send your photos and videos to friends as multimedia messages, or upload them to a web service.

  • Page 91: 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, tap 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 92: 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, tap 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 93: 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, tap Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired. To customize the still camera settings panel When the camera is open, tap to display all settings.

  • Page 94: White Balance

    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. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Center Adjust the exposure to the center of the image.
  • Page 95 Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Document Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

  • Page 96: Quick Launch

    Self-timer With the self timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. On (10 sec.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

  • Page 97: Using The Video Camera

    Tips on using the camera Rule of thirds Don’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in, you achieve a better result. Hold it steady Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning it against a solid object.
  • Page 98 To play recorded videos Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag Tap the thumbnails on the bottom of the screen. Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files. Videos are identified by to play a video. To stop playing the video, tap You can also flick the thumbnails from right to left to find the file that you want to play.

  • Page 99: Self Timer

    Photo light Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor. Capturing method Select the method you use to record a video. On-screen button Record a video by using the on-screen button on the camera screen.

  • Page 100: Shutter Sound

    Exposure value This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light. White balance The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. Auto Adjust the color balance automatically to the lighting conditions.

  • Page 101: 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 102 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 103: 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 104 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 105: 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 106: 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 107 Number of items in the online album. View menu options. 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 108: 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 109 To play a video on another DLNA Certified™ devices Make sure that your phone and the other device are connected to the same Wi- Fi® network. If the renderer device is a PC running on Windows® 7, open the Windows Media Player, and make sure that the selected network type is Home network.

  • Page 110: 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 111: 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 112: 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 113: 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 114 To receive items using Bluetooth™ Make sure there is a memory card in your phone. If you don't have a memory card inserted, you cannot send or receive items using Bluetooth wireless technology. From your Home screen, tap Make sure the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.

  • Page 115: 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 116: Media Go

    To pair your phone wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled by default. Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Once the phone name appears on the screen, click Network configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer.

  • Page 117: Connecting Your Phone To A Tv Set

    Connecting your phone to a TV set Connect your phone to a TV set and start viewing content saved in your phone on a larger screen. When you connect your phone to the TV set, the TV launcher application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your phone on TVs and other devices.

  • Page 118: 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 119: Google Maps

    Google Maps™ Track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination. Before taking trips, you can download and save maps to your memory card to avoid high roaming costs. The Google Maps™ application requires an Internet connection. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your phone.

  • Page 120: 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 Open the memory card and the micro SIM card cover.

  • Page 121: Sim Card Protection

    To view the CE mark Open the memory card and the micro SIM card cover. Insert the tip of a pen or a similar object into the hole, then drag out the tray. Open the peel & read label to view the CE mark. To view your IMEI number in the phone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 122: Setting A Screen Lock

    Unblocking Key) and then a new PIN. Your PIN, PIN2, and PUK are supplied by your network operator. To enable the SIM card PIN lock From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock > Lock SIM card. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
  • Page 123 To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature Activate the screen. Look at your phone from the same angle you used to capture your Face Unlock photo. If Face Unlock fails to recognize your face, you need to draw the backup pattern or PIN to unlock the screen.
  • Page 124 To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password. Enter a password. If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your password. If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.

  • Page 125: 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 126: 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 127 Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related settings. Developer Set options for application development. For example, you can show options 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 128: 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 EDGE is available 4G is available 4G LTE is available Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated Flight mode is activated The Bluetooth™...
  • Page 129 New voicemail An upcoming calendar event Song is playing The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data Data traffic is disabled More (undisplayed) notifications This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 130: Application Overview

    Application overview Browser Browse the web Perform basic calculations Calculator Camera Take photos and record video clips Keep track of your friends and colleagues Contacts Downloads Access your downloaded applications Send and receive emails Email Facebook™ Connect with your friends, family members, and colleagues around the world Listen to the radio on your phone FM radio...

  • Page 131: 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 132: 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 133 SIM card is PUK locked You have entered your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) incorrectly 10 times in a row. Please contact AT&T. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 134: Hearing Aid Compatibility

    Hearing Aid Compatibility Your phone is designed for Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) and can be used with hearing aids. Hearing Aid Settings You can choose the setting in the phone to match the setting in your hearing aid before making or receiving calls. To select a phone setting for HAC From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 135: 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 136: Legal Information

    Legal information Sony LT30at 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 137: Index

    Index taking photos ........90, 91, 92 accounts ..............9 using the flash ..........91 Exchange Active Sync® ........9 video ..............97 Facebook™ .............10 viewing photos ..........91 Google™ ............9 viewing videos ..........98 adjusting volume .............81 zoom ..............91 alarm ................62 caps lock ..............24 Album ..............101 charging ..............12 map ...............105 chat ................53...
  • Page 138 Flight mode - See Airplane mode ......31 Microsoft® Exchange synchronization ....66 FM radio Mobile BRAVIA® Engine ........101 favorites ............88 movies ..............108 selecting a channel ..........87 multimedia force restart ............131 copying to a memory card ......80 front camera ............90 music ..............33, 80 adjusting volume ..........81 changing tracks ..........81 geotagging...
  • Page 139 deleting ............85 slideshow ..............103 playing your own ..........85 smile detection ............92 removing tracks ..........85 SOS - See emergency numbers power saver .............14 status ..............128 activating ............15 bar ..............22 changing settings ..........15 still camera ..............90 deactivating .............15 settings ............93 displaying notifications ........15 surround sound ............81 power saving mode ..........14 symbols ..............24...
  • Page 140 sharing ............105 viewing ........98, 101, 102, 103 viewing movies ............108 photos .............91 videos recorded using the camera ....98 voice input ...............28 voice recognition .............28 voicemail ..............37 volume adjusting video ..........104 key ..............29 Walkman™ player ...........84 adding tracks to playlists ........85 creating playlists ..........85 deleting tracks ..........82 Friends’...

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