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  • Page 1: User Guide

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information..............6 Android™ – what and why?............7 Applications..................7 Getting started................8 Assembly...................8 Turning the phone on and off ............10 Setup guide..................10 Screen lock..................10 Accounts and services..............11 Getting to know your phone............12 Phone overview................12 Using the keys.................13 Battery....................13 Using the touchscreen..............16 Home screen..................17 Notification light for social networking services ......20 Accessing and using applications...........20...
  • Page 3 Sharing your contacts..............44 Backing up contacts................45 Messaging..................46 Using text and multimedia messaging..........46 Text and multimedia message options..........47 Email.....................48 Using email..................48 Using email accounts...............50 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........51 Google Talk™ ................52 Getting started with Google Play™..........53 Downloading from Google Play™............53 Clearing your application data............53 Permissions..................54 Installing applications not from Google Play™...
  • Page 4 Copying media files to your memory card ........74 Using the WALKMAN player ............74 Identifying music using TrackID technology........80 Using TrackID™ technology results..........80 Using the FM radio...............82 FM radio overview................82 Using your favourite radio channels..........82 Making a new search for radio channels.........83 Switching the radio sound between devices........83 Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........83 Sharing the details of music you like on Facebook™......83...
  • Page 5 Updating your phone..............114 Updating your phone wirelessly.............114 Updating your phone using a USB cable connection....114 Phone settings overview............116 Status and notification icons overview........118 Status icons...................118 Notification icons................118 Application overview..............120 User support................122 Troubleshooting.................123 My phone is not working as expected...........123 Resetting the phone...............123 I cannot charge the phone.............123 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging..123 The battery performance is low.............123...

  • Page 6: Important Information

    Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112.

  • Page 7: Android™ - What And Why

    Android™ – what and why? 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 customise 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 remove the battery cover • Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening on the bottom side of the phone, between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly. Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone.
  • Page 9 To remove the SIM card Turn off your phone. Remove the back cover. Place the tip of your finger on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot. To remove the memory card Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.

  • Page 10: Turning The Phone On And Off

    Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone Press and hold down the power key on the top of the phone until the phone vibrates. If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.

  • Page 11: Accounts And Services

    To lock the screen manually • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key Accounts and services Sign in to your online service accounts from your phone and benefit from a range of services. Combine services and get even more out of them. For example, collect contacts from your Google™...

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1. Proximity sensor 1 11. Back key 2. Proximity sensor 2 12. Camera lens 3. Notification LED light 13. Camera LED light 4. Front camera lens 14. Headset connector 5. Ear speaker 15. Power key 6.

  • Page 13: 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 •...

  • Page 14: Improving Battery Performance

    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 15: Reducing Battery Consumption With Power Saver

    Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery power than the phone's loudspeakers. • Keep your phone in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during which the phone is connected to the network and is not being used.

  • Page 16: Using The Touchscreen

    Your phone screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty service.

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    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 18 The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access. To go to the Home screen • Press To browse the Home screen • Flick right or left. To share an item from your Home screen Press to open your Home screen.

  • Page 19: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    Timescape™ Feed widget The Timescape™ Feed widget shows all your most recent Timescape™ events in one view. You can flick up or down within the widget to view the full content of every event. You can also tap an event to view its content in fullscreen format or react to it using comments, likes and retweets.

  • Page 20: Notification Light For Social Networking Services

    To rename a folder Tap the folder to open it. Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. Enter the new folder name and tap Done. Changing the background of your Home screen Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. To change your Home screen wallpaper From your Home screen, press Tap Wallpaper, then select an option.

  • Page 21: Opening And Closing Applications

    To open the Application screen • From your Home screen, tap To browse the Application screen • Open the Application screen, then flick right or left. To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen From your Home screen, tap Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag it to the desired location.

  • Page 22: Status And Notifications

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

  • Page 23: Phone Settings Menu

    To open the Notification panel • Drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards. To open a running application from the Notification panel • Tap the icon for the running application to open it. To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel •...

  • Page 24: Typing Text

    To access the phone settings From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings. You can also drag the status bar downwards on the Home screen and tap to access the phone settings. Typing text On-screen keyboard Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically.
  • Page 25 To enter text using the on-screen keyboard To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character. To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch and hold "e"...

  • Page 26: Using The Phonepad

    To edit text in landscape orientation When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until Edit... appears. Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit... and select an option. To paste text from the clipboard, you can also hold the text field until Paste appears, then tap Paste.

  • Page 27: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    To enter text using the Phonepad • When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list. •...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the volume You can adjust the ringtone volume for phone calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback. To adjust the ring volume with the volume key • Press the volume key up or down. To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key •...

  • Page 29: Ringtone Settings

    To set the time zone From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Select time zone. Select an option. To set the date format From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 30: Memory

    Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone. To change the phone language From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language. Select an option. If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap the Settings icon .

  • Page 31: Using A Headset With Your Phone

    you can copy it to your computer. For more information, refer to the chapter Connecting your phone to a computer on page 106. To format the memory card From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. After you have unmounted the memory card, tap Erase SD card.

  • Page 32: Controlling Data Usage

    To reset the default Internet settings From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names, then press Tap Reset to default. Access Point Names (APNs) An APN is used to establish data connections between your phone and the Internet. The APN defines which type of IP address to use, which security methods to invoke, and which fixed-end connections to use.

  • Page 33: Mobile Network Settings

    To set a data usage warning Make sure that you have turned on data traffic. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. To set the warning level, drag the lines to the desired values. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.

  • Page 34: Turning Off Data Traffic

    Turning off data traffic You can disable all data connections over 2G/3G networks with your phone to avoid any unwanted data downloads and synchronisations. Contact your network operator if you need detailed information about your subscription plan and data traffic costs. When data traffic is turned off, you can still use Wi-Fi®...

  • 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: Voicemail

    To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. To turn on the loudspeaker during a call • To mute the microphone during a call • To activate the screen during a call •...

  • Page 37: Multiple Calls

    To call your voicemail service From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. Touch and hold 1. Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call. To activate or deactivate call waiting From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 38: Call Settings

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

  • Page 39: Fixed Dialling Numbers

    To show or hide your phone number From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID. Fixed Dialling Numbers If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDN) to restrict outgoing calls.

  • 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 synchronise them with contacts saved ®...

  • Page 41: Transferring Contacts Using Synchronisation 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. Transferring contacts using synchronisation accounts Your phone works with popular online synchronisation accounts such as Google ®...

  • Page 42: Contacts Screen Overview

    Contacts screen overview Tap here to create a contact Contact search field Touch a contact to view its details Alphabetical index for browsing contacts Tap a contact thumbnail to access the Quick Contact menu Shortcut tabs Managing your contacts You can create, edit and synchronise your contacts in a few simple steps. You can select contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them in the phone.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Communicating With Your Contacts

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

  • Page 45: Backing Up Contacts

    Backing up contacts You can use a memory card, a SIM card or an online synchronisation 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 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.

  • Page 47: 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 to a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.

  • Page 48: Email

    Email Use the Email application in your phone to send and receive emails through your regular email account or through your corporate account. Or you can do both. Your phone can handle several email accounts at the same time. You can set up these accounts to run through one combined inbox, or through separate inboxes.
  • Page 49 To receive email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check.

  • Page 50: Using Email Accounts

    To forward an email message From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check.

  • Page 51: Gmail™ And Other Google™ Services

    To set an email account as your default account From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Press , then tap Settings. Tap the account you want to use as the default account for composing and sending emails. Mark the Default account checkbox. The inbox of the default account appears every time you open the Email application.

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54: Permissions

    Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content transferred via download or other interface to your phone. Similarly, Sony is not responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your phone attributable to the transfer of third-party content.

  • Page 55: Playnow™ Service

    PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, 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 56: Getting Organised

    Getting organised Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising data on your phone on page 60. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 57 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Set alarm. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Tap Time. Scroll up or down to adjust the time. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap OK.
  • Page 58 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Set alarm. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox, then tap OK. To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Synchronising Data On Your Phone

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

  • Page 61: Synchronising 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. Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly from your phone.

  • Page 62: Synchronising With Facebook

    Calendar application. To synchronise your phone with Facebook, you must first set up a Facebook integration account -- a solution developed by Sony to enable easy integration. To set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...
  • Page 63 To set up a SyncML™ account in your phone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Make sure that synchronisation is turned on so that your data synchronises automatically according to the interval you set. Tap Add account >...

  • Page 64: Connecting To Wireless Networks

    Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your phone using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and access cheaper call and data rates. If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network with your phone.
  • Page 65 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 66: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    USB tethering is active 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 67 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 68: 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 69: 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 70 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 downwards on the screen to make the search and address bar appear.

  • Page 71: Managing Text And Images

    Managing text and images To find text within 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 72: Downloading From The Web

    To switch between browser windows When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search and address bar appear. next to the search and address bar. Scroll up and down to browse a list of all open windows. Tap the window that you want to switch to.
  • Page 73 double-tap the screen directly after zooming with your fingers. If auto-fit is disabled, you may need to scroll sideways to read a full sentence. To auto-fit web pages When the browser is open, press Tap Settings > Advanced > Auto-fit pages. 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...

  • Page 74: Music

    Music Get the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to and organise 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 music player, you can use the Media Go™ application.
  • Page 75 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 – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind Play/Pause button 10 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind To change tracks...

  • Page 76: Discovering Related Audio Content

    To delete a track Open the Walkman™ player library and browse to the track you want to delete. Touch and hold the track title, then tap Delete. You can also delete albums this way. To share a track When browsing your tracks in the WALKMAN player library, touch and hold a track title.

  • Page 77: Using My Music To Organise Your Tracks

    Go back to the current track in the music track Picture of the currently playing artist (if available) Browse your music by artist Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited™ Browse your favorite playlists Collect links to music and music-related content that you and your friends have shared using online services Browse all playlists...

  • Page 78: Walkman Player Widget

    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 79 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 80: 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™...
  • Page 81 To delete a track from the track history When the TrackID™ application is open, tap History. Tap a track title, then tap Delete. Tap Yes. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 82: 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 favourites. 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 83: Making A New Search For Radio Channels

    To save a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite. To remove a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove as a favourite.
  • Page 84 To share details of music you like on Facebook™ When the FM radio is playing a music track that you want to share, find and Add a comment in the comment field, if desired. Tap Share to send details of the track to Facebook. Tap Cancel to return to the FM radio application.

  • Page 85: Taking Photos And Recording Videos

    Taking photos and recording videos Take a photo or record a video with the camera in your phone. You can hold the camera horizontally or vertically. Use the front camera to take self-portraits. Photos and videos are saved automatically on the memory card. Share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service.

  • Page 86: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To take a photo by tapping the on-screen button Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, press Tap Capturing method and select On-screen button if it is not already selected. Point the camera towards the subject. Tap the on-screen button .

  • Page 87: Using Still Camera Settings

    To turn on geotagging Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag Press , then tap Geotagging > On. Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks. Check the options you want to select under Location services. After you confirm your settings, press to return to the camera screen.

  • Page 88: White Balance

    Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Centre Adjust the exposure to the centre of the image. Average Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image. Spot Adjust the exposure in a very small part of image you want to capture.
  • Page 89 Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight.

  • Page 90: Quick Launch

    Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took them. When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you take them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. See Using location services to find your position on page 109. For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo.

  • Page 91: Using The Video Camera

    Using the video camera 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.

  • Page 92: Focus Mode

    Video camera settings overview Scenes The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video. The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.

  • Page 93: Shutter Sound

    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 94: 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.

  • Page 95: Working With Photos In Album

    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. List view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone. Tap to return to grid view in the Pictures tab.
  • Page 96 To zoom a photo • When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out. • When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. To watch a slideshow of your photos When you are viewing a photo, press and tap Slide show to start playing...

  • Page 97: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To delete a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Tap OK. Working with videos in Album Use Album to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or copied to your memory card. You can also share your videos with friends, or upload them to YouTube™.
  • Page 98 Overview of Map tab The number of geotagged photos and videos. Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen. Search a location on the map.

  • Page 99: Viewing Your Online Albums

    To change the map view in Album • When viewing the map in Album, press , then select Classic view or Satellite view. Viewing your online albums In Album, you can view the photos and videos you've uploaded to online services, such as Picasa™...

  • Page 100: 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 favourite movies with friends, for example, via Bluetooth™...

  • Page 101: 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 102: Playing Phone Content On Other Dlna Certified™ Devices

    To change the access level of a registered client device From the Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices. Select a client device from the Registered devices list. Tap Change access level and select an option. To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices.

  • Page 103: 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. Bluetooth™ connections work better within a 10 meter (33 foot) range, with no solid objects in between.

  • Page 104: 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 105 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 106: 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 107: 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 108 To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. Phone: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears. Computer: Open the PC Companion application on the PC first. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™...

  • Page 109: Using Location Services To Find Your Position

    GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connection is weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services.

  • Page 110: Google Maps

    So it's a good idea to download and save maps to your phone before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services. Using the Navigation application Use the Navigation application in your phone to get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places.

  • Page 111: Locking And Protecting Your Phone

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

  • Page 112: Setting A Screen Lock

    It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony Customer support for more information. To set up the Face Unlock protection From your Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 113 To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern Activate the screen. Draw your screen unlock pattern. If the unlock pattern you draw on the screen is rejected five times in a row, you can select to either wait 30 seconds and then try again, or to answer the security question you have selected.

  • Page 114: 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 115 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 116: Phone Settings Overview

    Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalise 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 117 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 118: 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 119 An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 120: 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 121 Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited™ application to access millions of songs over a 3G or Wi-Fi® connection. Optimise phone settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Setup guide application to learn about basic functions and to get help setting up the phone. Use the Google Talk™...

  • Page 122: 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 123: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • Restart your phone. • Remove and re-insert the battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone. •...

  • Page 124: My Wired Headset Does Not Work

    The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact the nearest Sony service center. 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.

  • Page 125: 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 126: Legal Information

    Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.

  • Page 127: Index

    Index taking photos ..........85, 86 accounts ..............11 using the flash ..........86 Exchange Active Sync® ........11 video ..............91 Facebook™ .............11 viewing photos ..........86 Google™ ............11 viewing videos ..........91 adjusting volume .............75 zoom ..............86 Airplane mode ............30 caps lock ..............24 alarm ................56 charging ..............13 Album ..............94 chat ................52...
  • Page 128 podcasts ............74 geotagging purchasing ............80 of photos ............86 searching using TrackID™ ......80 Gmail™ ..............51 sharing ............76, 80 Google Latitude™ ..........110 shortcuts ............77 Google Maps™ .............110 using a headset ..........31 Google Play™ ............53 viewing artist info ..........80 Google Talk™ ............52 Google™ account setup .........51 Navigation application ...........110 Google™...
  • Page 129 purchasing synchronising ............60 music ...............80 calendar, bookmarks .........11, 62 contacts .............11, 62 Facebook™ contacts, calendar, photos ..62 radio ................82 Google™ contacts, calendar, email ....60 favourites ............83 Microsoft® Exchange contacts, calendar, listening to with the speaker ......83 email ..............61 moving between channels ......82 SyncML™...
  • Page 130 My music ............76 SensMe™ channels ........77 WALKMAN player widget ........78 Walkman™ player ...........77 adding tracks to playlists ........78 creating playlists ..........78 deleting tracks ..........76 player overview ..........74 playing tracks in random order .......78 playlists ............78 using the equalizer ..........75 wallpaper ..............20 using a photo as ..........96 web browser ............68 managing bookmarks ........69...

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