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- Page 1 Xperia mini ™ Extended 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 on the phone................9 Screen lock..................9 Setup guide..................9 Accounts and services..............10 Getting to know your phone............11 Phone overview.................11 Using the hardware keys..............12 Charging the battery.................12 Using the touch screen..............13 Home screen..................14 Accessing and using applications............17 Status and notifications..............18... - Page 3 Using text and multimedia messaging..........40 Text and multimedia message options..........41 Email....................42 Using email..................42 Using email accounts................44 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........44 Google Talk™ ................46 Sony Ericsson Timescape™............47 Timescape™ main view..............47 Timescape™ widget.................47 Using Timescape™................48 Timescape™ settings................50 Getting started with Android Market™........51 Payment options................51 Downloading from Android Market™..........51...
- Page 4 Navigating web pages...............65 Managing bookmarks...............65 Managing text and images..............66 Multiple windows................66 Downloading from the web...............67 Browser settings................67 Music...................68 Copying media files to your memory card..........68 Using the music player..............68 TrackID™ technology..............72 Using TrackID™ technology results...........72 FM radio..................73 FM radio overview................73 Moving between radio channels............73 Using your favourite radio channels...........73 Making a new search for radio channels..........74...
- Page 5 SIM card protection................98 Setting a screen lock.................99 Updating your phone...............101 Updating your phone wirelessly............101 Updating your phone using a USB cable connection.......101 Phone settings overview............102 Icon overview................103 Status icons..................103 Notification icons................103 Application overview..............105 User support................107 Troubleshooting...............108 My phone is not working as expected..........108 Resetting the phone................108 I cannot charge the phone..............108 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging..108...
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Page 6: Important Information
Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/ regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112. -
Page 7: Android™ - What And Why
Android™ – what and why? An Android™ phone can perform many of the same functions as a computer. But you can also adjust it to better suit your needs, to receive the information you want, and have fun at the same time. You can add and delete applications, or enhance them to improve functionality. -
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting started Assembly To remove the battery cover • Insert the tip of your finger or a thin object firmly into the opening on one side of the phone, between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly. -
Page 9: Turning On The Phone
Turning on the phone 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, press or press briefly to activate the screen. To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen. -
Page 10: Accounts And Services
Talk™ to chat with friends, and Android Market™ to download applications. Sony Ericsson account Store your phone contacts on a secure Sony Ericsson server, and you'll always have a backup online. You can also store your phone calendar and Internet bookmarks in your Sony Ericsson account. -
Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1. Power key/Screen lock 11. Home key 2. Notification LED/Battery status 12. Camera LED flash 3. Ear speaker 13. Volume key/Zoom key 4. Second microphone 14. Camera lens 5. Light sensor 15. Speaker 6. -
Page 12: Using The Hardware Keys
Using the hardware 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 or to the Application screen from any application or screen •... -
Page 13: Using The Touch Screen
Your phone screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony Ericsson warranty service. -
Page 14: 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. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. -
Page 15: Rearranging Your Home Screen
Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For example, the Music player widget allows you to start playing music directly and the Sony Ericsson Timescape™ widget displays incoming messages. To add widgets to the Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add >... -
Page 16: Changing The Background Of Your Home Screen
To add a web page shortcut to a corner From your Home screen, press Tap Add > Shortcuts > Bookmark. Select a bookmark to add the bookmark to your Home screen. Drag the bookmark to one of the corners. See To add a web page shortcut to your Home screen on page 65. To delete an item from a corner From your Home screen, tap one of the corners to magnify the corner. -
Page 17: Accessing And Using Applications
To change your Home screen wallpaper From your Home screen, press Tap Wallpaper, then select a wallpaper. You can use a photo you have taken, or an animation. Go to Android Market™ and other sources to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours of the day. To change your Home screen theme From your Home screen, press Tap Theme, then select a theme. -
Page 18: Status And Notifications
Application menu You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application by pressing the key on your phone. The menu will look different depending on which application you are using. To open a menu in an application •... -
Page 19: Phone Settings Menu
To open the Notification panel • Drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards. To open a running application from the Notification panel • From the Notification panel, tap the icon for the running application to open it. To clear the Notification panel •... -
Page 20: Using The Phonepad
Phonepad The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation. Using the Phonepad ’... - Page 21 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.
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Page 22: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings
To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language. Tap Portrait keyboard and select an option. Remember the Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation. To enter text using the on-screen keyboard •... -
Page 23: Customising Your Phone
To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down. • To set the phone to silent and vibrate mode From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Silent mode checkbox. -
Page 24: Screen Settings
To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Audible touch tones and Audible selection checkboxes. To select a notification ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification ringtone. Select a ringtone. -
Page 25: Battery
Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony Ericsson original handsfree device to listen to music. This consumes less battery power than when you listen to music through the phone's loudspeakers. For more information about how to maximise your battery performance, visit www.sonyericsson.com/support. -
Page 26: Memory
To add the Status switch widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add > Widgets. Select the Status switch widget. You can now turn on and off your data connections more easily. Battery LED status Green The battery is fully charged Flashing red The battery level is low... -
Page 27: Stereo Portable Handsfree
To download Internet and messaging settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Settings download. To view the current Access Point Name (APN) From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks. -
Page 28: Using Data Monitor
Tap Reset to default. Usage info For quality purposes, Sony Ericsson collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your phone usage. None of the information gathered includes personal data. By default, the usage info sending option is not activated. But you can choose to activate it if you like. -
Page 29: Turning Off Data Traffic
To set a Data monitor alert From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Data monitor. Tap the bell icon next to Sent data, Received data or Total data, depending on which alert you want to set. Adjust the values by scrolling up and down. When finished, tap OK. - Page 30 To select another network manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Network operators. Tap Search mode. When a popup window appears, tap Select manually. Select a network. If you select a network manually, your phone will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network.
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Page 31: 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 32: Voicemail
To mute the microphone during a call • To activate the screen during a call • Press To enter numbers during a call During a call, tap . A keypad appears. Enter numbers. To mute the ringtone for an incoming call •... -
Page 33: Conference Calls
To activate or deactivate call waiting From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings. To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting. To reject a second call • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Busy. To answer a second call and end the ongoing call •... -
Page 34: Call Settings
Call settings Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option. Enter the number you want to forward the calls to and tap Enable. -
Page 35: Contacts
You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronise them with the contacts in your ® ® Sony Ericsson Sync account, Google™ account, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Contacts automatically tries to join new addresses with existing contacts, to create a single entry. You can also manage this process manually. -
Page 36: Contacts Screen Overview
From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Import contacts > Memory card. If you have set up a synchronisation account, you can add the imported memory card contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use the imported contacts in the phone. - Page 37 To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the list.
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Page 38: Communicating With Your Contacts
To join contacts From the Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact you want to join with another contact, then tap Join contacts. From the list that appears, tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then tap OK to confirm. -
Page 39: Backing Up Contacts
To send several contacts at once From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Send contacts. Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts. Tap Send, then tap OK to confirm. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. -
Page 40: Messaging
Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your phone using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos. A single text message may contain up to 160 characters. -
Page 41: Text And Multimedia Message Options
To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Press , then tap Delete several. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tap Delete. To save a sender's number to a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. -
Page 42: 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 43 To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want to read.
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Page 44: Using Email Accounts
To delete an email message From your Home screen, tap Tap Email. In your email inbox, touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete. To change the inbox checking frequency From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you have set up more than one email account, tap the account you want to adjust. - Page 45 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.
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Page 46: 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 47: Sony Ericsson Timescape
Sony Ericsson Timescape™ Sony Ericsson Timescape™ changes the way you interact with others by collecting all your communications into one view. Every event (such as text and multimedia messages, missed calls and web service updates) appears as a tile in a chronological flow on the screen. This way, you can see a snack-size preview of events before choosing to open and view the full content. -
Page 48: Using Timescape
Timescape™ widget view Timescape™ tile Refresh Shortcut to Timescape main view Tap to update your status You can not preview tiles in the Timescape™ widget. Using Timescape™ To scroll through tiles in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Flick up or down to scroll through the tiles. - Page 49 To log in to Facebook™ or Twitter™ from Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Press , then tap Settings > Set up services. Tap the service you want to log in to. Enter your login details. When you have logged in to a web service, you can update your status or view updates from the web service in Timescape™.
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Page 50: Timescape™ Settings
Timescape™ settings To access Timescape™ settings From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Press , then tap Settings. To schedule web service content updates in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Press , then tap Settings > Update mode. Tap the desired option. -
Page 51: Getting Started With Android Market
Getting started with Android Market™ Open Android Market™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it. To use Android Market™, you need to have a Google ™ account. See To set up a Google™... -
Page 52: Clearing Your Application Data
To download a paid application In Android Market™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions in your phone to complete your purchase. -
Page 53: Allowing Applications Not From Android Market
Sony Ericsson does not warrant or guaranty the performance of any third-party applications or content transferred via download or other interface to your phone. Similarly, Sony Ericsson is not responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your phone attributable to the transfer of third-party content. -
Page 54: Playnow™ Service
PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, games and music. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before you download content Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you may need to have a memory card inserted in your phone to download content, such as music, ringtones and themes. -
Page 55: Getting Organised
Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Sony Ericsson account or a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising on page 56. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. -
Page 56: Synchronising
Internet server using SyncML™. • synchronise, store and manage your contacts on the Sony Ericsson website and download them to a new phone, or to several phones using Sony Ericsson Sync. Make sure you make backups of everything you want to save before synchronising your phone. -
Page 57: Synchronising And Storing Your Contacts And Calendar
This way, your contacts are stored in one place and you can easily transfer them to other phones. And you always have a backup online. You need a Sony Ericsson account for this method to work. To set up a Sony Ericsson account in your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >... - Page 58 Tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. The account is removed from your phone, but it still exists on the Sony Ericsson server. You can use your account details to log in to the Sony Ericsson website at www.sonyericsson.com/user.
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Page 59: 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 60 To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Mark the Network notification checkbox. To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
- Page 61 To set up a static IP address From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Press Tap Advanced Mark the Use static IP checkbox. Tap and enter the information needed for your Wi-Fi® network: •...
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Page 62: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)
Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection You can share your phone’s mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your phone’s data connection with up to eight devices at once, by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. - Page 63 VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate in your phone. See Connecting your phone to a computer on page 93 for more information on how to transfer content to your phone.
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Page 64: Web Browser
Web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and create shortcuts to your Home screen. You can open several browser windows at the same time and use the zoom function when navigating a web page. To open the web browser From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Browser... -
Page 65: Navigating Web Pages
To exit the web browser While browsing, press • When you open the browser again, the browser appears exactly as it did before you exited, that is, with the same number of windows, position and zoom levels. Navigating web pages To select a link •... -
Page 66: Managing Text And Images
To open a bookmark From the Browser screen, press Tap Bookmarks. Tap the bookmark you want to open. To edit a bookmark From the Browser screen, press Tap Bookmarks. Touch and hold a bookmark to open a menu. Tap Edit bookmark. Edit the name and the web address, as desired. -
Page 67: Downloading From The Web
To open a link in a new browser window Touch and hold a link until a menu appears. Tap Open in new window. To switch between browser windows From the Browser screen, press Tap Windows to see a list of all open windows. Tap the window you want to switch to. -
Page 68: Music
Music Get the most out of your music player. Listen to and organise music, audio books and podcasts you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. Install the Media Go™ application on your computer and transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. - Page 69 Play/Pause button Progress indicator: fast forward or rewind by dragging or tapping Elapsed time of current track Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward View the current play queue To change tracks In the music player, tap •...
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Page 70: Playing Music In Random Order
To share a track When browsing your tracks in the music player library, touch and hold a track title. Tap Send. Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists this way. You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items. - Page 71 To create your own playlist In the music player, tap To add an artist, album or a track to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or track to open a menu. Tap Add to playlist >Create new playlist.
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Page 72: Trackid™ Technology
TrackID™ technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can also purchase tracks identified by TrackID™. For best results, use TrackID™... -
Page 73: Fm Radio
FM radio You can browse and listen to FM radio stations, and save them as favourites. You can listen to the radio either through a portable handsfree or headphones, or through the speaker in the phone. You have to connect a portable handsfree or headphones, as they work as the antenna for the FM radio. -
Page 74: 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 75: 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. 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. Camera controls 10 11 Camera key. -
Page 76: Face Detection
To take a photo by tapping the screen From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap If the still camera is not selected, tap To display all settings, press Tap Touch capture and select On if it is not already selected. Tap a spot on the screen where you want the focus to be. -
Page 77: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos
To turn on smile detection From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap If the still camera is not selected, tap To display all settings, press Tap Capturing mode > Smile detection. Tap Smile level and select a setting. To take a photo using smile detection When the camera is open and Smile detection is set, point the camera at your subject. - Page 78 Smile detection Capture a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo. Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so the area within the white focus frame stays sharp.
- Page 79 Daylight Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Image stabiliser When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
- Page 80 The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the self-timer to avoid blurred photos. Red-eye reduction Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo.
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Page 81: Using The Video Camera
See Location services on page 96. For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Your location is determined when appears on the camera screen. When the phone is searching for your position, appears. - Page 82 To view your recorded videos From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Drag the thumbnail bar (on the right of the screen) to the left to view all photos and videos. Flick up or down to browse your photos and videos. Videos are identified by Tap the video you want to view.
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Page 83: Focus Mode
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. Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp. - Page 84 Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light in the images you want to capture.
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Page 85: Viewing Your Photos And Videos In Gallery
Viewing your photos and videos in Gallery Use Gallery to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your phone camera, or to view similar content that you've downloaded or copied to the memory card. In Gallery, you can also view photos and videos you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™... -
Page 86: Working With Albums
Working with albums Albums are groups of photos and videos in folders on your memory card or in Picasa™ web albums. To open an album in Gallery From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Gallery. Tap the album you want to view. The album opens displaying its photo and video content in a chronologically ordered grid. -
Page 87: Working With Photos
Working with albums in Gallery In addition to working with whole albums and with individual photos, you can select one or more photos or videos in an album to work on them in batches, for example, to send a few photos from an album to a friend. -
Page 88: Viewing Your Photos On A Map
To rotate a photo When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, tap the photo to view the controls. Press Tap More, then tap either Rotate Left or Rotate Right. The photo is saved in the new orientation. To use a photo as a contact picture When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Set as >... -
Page 89: Working With Videos
Working with videos Use Gallery 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™. To play a video In Gallery, open an album and tap a video. Turn the phone to view the video in upright (portrait) or sideways (landscape) orientation. -
Page 90: 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 91: Sending And Receiving Items Using Bluetooth™ Technology
To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. Tap Scan for devices. The Bluetooth™ devices found will be listed under Bluetooth devices. Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your phone. Enter a passcode, if required. - Page 92 To send items using Bluetooth™ Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth™ device you want to send the item to has Bluetooth™ turned on and is in discoverable mode. In your phone, open the application which contains the item you want to send and scroll to the item.
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Page 93: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer
TVs, car kits, and Mac OS/Linux computers lacking MTP support. To set Mass storage as the default USB connection mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Connectivity > USB connection mode. Tap Mass storage mode (MSC). -
Page 94: Transferring Files Using Media Transfer Mode Over A Wi-Fi® Network
Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled by default. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Connectivity. Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices for wireless media transf.. -
Page 95: Pc Companion
PC Companion PC Companion helps you to access and use additional features and services connected to your phone so that you can transfer music, video and pictures. You can also update your phone to get the latest software available. You need a computer running one of the following operating systems to use the PC Companion application: •... -
Page 96: Location Services
GPS option. You can enable both options to ensure your location is found in situations where a network is weak. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services. -
Page 97: Getting Directions
Before taking trips, you can download and save maps to your memory card to avoid high roaming costs. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services. Using the Navigation application Get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places. The directions are both spoken and displayed on the screen. -
Page 98: Locking And Protecting Your Phone
Locking and protecting your phone IMEI number Every phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country. To view your IMEI number •... -
Page 99: 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 your Sony Ericsson contact centre for more information. To create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... - Page 100 To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > Password. Enter a password. The password must contain at least one letter and must be at least four characters long. Tap Continue.
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Page 101: Updating Your Phone
Updating your phone Update your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. Use the Update center application to download updates directly to your phone. You can run updates automatically or manually over both 2G and 3G ®... -
Page 102: Phone Settings Overview
Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. Wireless & Manage your wireless connections and connection settings networks Call settings Configure settings for listening to and managing your voicemail, for example. -
Page 103: Icon Overview
Icon overview Status icons The following status icons may appear on your screen: Signal strength No signal Roaming GPRS is available EDGE is available 3G is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated... - Page 104 New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data...
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Page 105: Application Overview
Application overview Alarm Set an alarm Browser Browse the web and download new programs and files Calculator Perform basic calculations Calendar Keep track of your appointments Camera Take photos and record video clips Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues Data monitor Track your data traffic Downloads... - Page 106 TrackID™ A music recognition service Timescape™ Keep track of all daily communication Make a phone call by using voice commands Voice Dialer YouTube™ Share and view videos from around the world Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Applications you download appear automatically in the Application screen.
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Page 107: User Support
Access user support directly in your phone through the Support application. For example, you can open a User guide with instructions on how to use your phone. You can also get troubleshooting and other help from the Sony Ericsson support zone, and from our contact centers. -
Page 108: 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 109: I Cannot Use Internet-Based Services
The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service center. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. -
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Index changing tracks ............69 accounts ..............10 charging ..............12 Google™ ............10 chat ................46 Microsoft® Exchange (corporate) ....10 conference calls ............33 Sony Ericsson ..........10 contacts ..............35 adjusting volume .............69 back up ............39 airplane mode ............25 copy ..............39 albums favourite ............38 deleting ............87 importing from SIM card .........35... - Page 112 Google Sync™ synchronisation service ....56 creating playlists ..........71 Google Talk™ ............46 deleting tracks ..........69 Google™ account setup .........45 equalizer ............69 GPS .................96 minimising ............69 playlists ............70 playlists made by you ........71 handsfree ..............27 smart playlists ..........70 using ..............27 top tracks ............70 hardware keys ............12 HD (High Definition) video ........82 Home screen ............14...
- Page 113 ............89 smart playlists fast forwarding and rewinding ......89 playing .............70 pausing ............89 smile detection ............77 playing .............89 Sony Ericsson Sync ..........57 recording ............81 SOS See emergency numbers sending ............89 status ...............18, 103 sharing .............89 still camera ..............75 viewing ..........82, 85, 86, 87 settings ............77...
- Page 114 web browser ............64 managing bookmarks ........65 settings ............67 toolbar .............64 Wi-Fi® ..............59 widget Timescape™ ...........47 widgets ..............15 wireless networks ............96 Wisepilot™ ..............97 zoom ................76 zooming photos .............87 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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