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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..............15 Home screen..................17 Accessing and using applications............19 Status and notifications..............21...
  • Page 3 Communicating with your contacts...........43 Sharing your contacts...............43 Backing up contacts.................43 Messaging..................45 Using text and multimedia messaging..........45 Text and multimedia message options..........46 E-mail...................47 Using e-mail..................47 Using email accounts................50 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........50 Google Talk™ ................52 Getting started with Google Play™..........53 Downloading from Google Play™............53 Clearing your application data............53 Permissions..................54...
  • Page 4 Using the music player ..............73 Identifying music using TrackID technology........78 Using TrackID™ technology results...........78 Using the FM radio...............80 FM radio overview................80 Moving between radio channels............80 Using your favorite radio channels.............81 Making a new search for radio channels..........81 Switching between the speaker and the handsfree......81 Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........81 Taking photos and recording videos..........82 Camera controls overview..............82...
  • Page 5 Status and notification icons overview........108 Status icons..................108 Notification icons................108 Application overview..............110 User support................112 Troubleshooting.................113 My phone is not working as expected..........113 Resetting the phone................113 I cannot charge the phone..............113 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging..113 The battery performance is low............113 The device does not recognize my wired headset......113 I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer, when using a USB cable..............114...

  • Page 6: Important Information

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

  • Page 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 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 insert the SIM card Do not insert an incompatible SIM card in the SIM card slot. Doing so could permanently damage your SIM card or your phone. • Remove the battery cover, then insert the SIM card into its slot with the gold- colored contacts facing down.

  • 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. To unlock the screen, drag to the right across 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 Ear speaker 9 Back key 2 Proximity sensor 1 10 Headset connector (CTIA standard) 3 Proximity sensor 2 11 Power key 4 Notification LED 12 Camera lens 5 Volume/Zoom key 13 Speaker 6 Touchscreen 14 Connector for charger/USB cable 7 Menu key...

  • 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: 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 16 To zoom • When available, tap to zoom in or out. You may have to drag the screen (in any direction) to make the zoom icons appear. 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).

  • Page 17: Home 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. Sensors Your device has sensors that detect proximity.

  • Page 18: Rearranging Your Home Screen

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

  • Page 19: Accessing And Using Applications

    To add a folder to the Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add > Folder. Enter a name for the folder and tap Done. Drag and drop an item on top of another item on your Home screen to create a folder automatically.

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 22: Checking Notifications And Ongoing Activities

    Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such as the music player.

  • Page 23: Phone Settings Menu

    Phone settings menu View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu. To access the phone settings From the Home screen, tap Tap 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 24 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 25: Using The Gesture Input Function To Write Words

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

  • Page 26: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    1 Choose a text input option 2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock 3 Display numbers 4 Display symbols and smileys 5 Enter a space 6 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes the writing language when more than one input language is selected.

  • Page 27: Customizing Your Phone

    To change the writing language using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language. Tap Writing languages and select the languages you want to use for writing. If you have selected more than one input language, tap to switch between the selected writing languages.

  • Page 28: Time And Date

    To enhance the speaker loudness From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox. Time and date You can change the time and date in your phone. To set the date manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 29: Screen Settings

    Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness. To decrease the screen brightness, drag the slider to the left. To increase it, drag the slider to the right. Tap OK.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Internet And Messaging Settings

    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. If you are listening to music, the music stops when you answer a call and resumes after you end the call.

  • Page 32: Turning Off Data Traffic

    to avoid additional charges. You can also limit the amount of data used by individual applications. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. To access data usage settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 33: Data Roaming

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

  • Page 34: 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 35: Voicemail

    To turn on the loudspeaker during a call • 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.

  • Page 36: Multiple Calls

    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 37: Call Settings

    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. To bar incoming or outgoing calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 38: Fixed Dialing Numbers

    Fixed Dialing Numbers If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDN) to restrict outgoing calls. To enable or disable fixed dialing From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers. Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: Contacts Screen Overview

    Contacts screen overview Tap this icon to create a contact Contact search field Tap a contact to view its details Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu Shortcut tabs Managing your contacts You can create, edit and synchronize 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 42: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    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. and select the desired method for adding the contact picture. When you have added the picture, tap Done. You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Xperia™...

  • Page 43: Communicating With Your Contacts

    Favorites You can mark contacts as favorites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application. To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite From the Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites. To view your favorite contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap...
  • Page 44 To export all contacts to a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Back up contacts > Memory card. Tap OK. To export contacts to a SIM card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Back up contacts >...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete a message From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Tap the desired conversation. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Yes. To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.

  • Page 47: 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 48 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 49 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 50: Using Email Accounts

    To view all folders for one email account From your Home screen, tap , then 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 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 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 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 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 .

  • 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: 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 61: 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 Mail, Calendar and Contacts applications.

  • Page 62: Synchronizing Using Syncml

    You can also set up a Facebook™ inside Xperia™ account on your phone by marking the Facebook integration checkbox under Settings > Xperia™ > Sony™ Facebook integration. To synchronize manually with your Facebook™ inside Xperia™ account From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...
  • Page 63 To set a synchronization interval From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account. Tap Account settings. Tap Sync interval and select an interval option. To remove a SyncML™ account from your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...

  • 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 organization 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 Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is 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. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69 To bookmark a web page While you are viewing the web page, press Tap Save to bookmarks. If desired, edit the bookmark. When you're done, tap OK. To open a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make the search and address bar appear.

  • Page 70: Managing Text And Images

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

  • Page 71: Downloading From The Web

    Downloading from the web You can download applications and content when you browse the web using the web browser in your phone. Usually you have to touch a download link for the desired file and the download then starts automatically. To view your downloaded files Make sure that you have inserted a memory card in your phone before viewing any previously downloaded files (to the card).
  • Page 72 Auto-filling text Auto-filling allows you to automatically enter data such as names and addresses on various web forms, so you don’t have to enter the same information repeatedly on different web pages. To create text for auto-filling When the browser is open, press Tap Settings >...

  • Page 73: Music

    Music Get the most out of your music 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 music player, you can use the Media Go™ application.
  • Page 74 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind Play/Pause button Progress indicator – drag or tap to fast forward and rewind 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 •...

  • Page 75: Music Player Widget

    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 76 To play tracks in random order In the music player, tap and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a playlist. Open the album or playlist by tapping its name. You can also tap and shuffle all tracks in the list. Playlists The music player automatically creates Smart playlists on the playlist tab in the...
  • Page 77 To delete a playlist In the music player, tap , then select Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Delete again to confirm. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 78: Identifying Music Using Trackid Technology

    Identifying music using TrackID technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™ and you can view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for.
  • Page 79 To delete a track from the track history When the TrackID™ application is open, tap Tap a track title, then tap Delete. Tap Yes. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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. All 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 83: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To view your photos and videos Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos are identified by In step 1, you can also flick the thumbnails from right to left and then select the one you want to view.

  • Page 84: White Balance

    Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Beach and snow Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed photos. Sports Use for photos of fast-moving objects.

  • Page 85: Tips On Using The Camera

    See Using location services to find your position on page 99. 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 86 To record a video by tapping the on-screen button Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, press Tap Capturing method, then select On-screen button if it is not already selected. Point the camera toward the subject. to start recording.

  • Page 87: Self Timer

    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. 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 88: Viewing Photos And Videos In Gallery

    Viewing 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 that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™...
  • Page 89 Tap to switch from grid to stack view Tap a photo or video to view it Tap an arrow to scroll a screen at a time. Drag left or right to scroll rapidly. To view photos and videos in Gallery From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Xperia™...

  • Page 90: Working With Photos In Gallery

    To share an album in Gallery If you share an album, do not delete the original copy of the album before the items in the album are completely sent. From the main Gallery screen, touch and hold an album that you want to work with.

  • Page 91: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press In the toolbar, tap More > Crop. To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When crop arrows appear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame. To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of the four corners to make the arrows appear, then drag the corner accordingly.
  • Page 92 To fast forward and rewind a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward. Alternatively, you can tap To adjust the volume of a video Press the volume key.

  • Page 93: 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 94: 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 95 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 96: 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 97: 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 98 To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. Phone: SD card connected appears in the status bar. Computer: The PC Companion application launches automatically. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™...

  • Page 99: 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 100: Using Google Maps™ To Get Directions

    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 101: 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 102: 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 create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 103 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 104: 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 105 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 106: 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 107 Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related settings. Developer Set options for application development. For example, you can options show CPU usage on the phone display and show visual feedback for touches. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode when USB is connected.

  • Page 108: 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 109 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 110: Application Overview

    Application overview Use the 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 111 Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album, and other info. Use the Help application to access user support directly in the phone. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.

  • Page 112: 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 113: 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 114: I Cannot Transfer Content Between My Phone And The Computer, When Using A Usb Cable

    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 115: 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 116: 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 117: Index

    Index contacts ..............39 accounts ..............11 backing up ............43 Exchange Active Sync® ........11 copying ............43 Facebook™ .............11 favorite .............43 Google™ ............11 groups .............42 adjusting volume .............74 importing from SIM card .........40 alarm ................56 joining contact information ......42 albums picture .............42 deleting ............90 sending ............43 Android Market™...
  • Page 118 GPS .................99 equalizer ............74 minimizing ............74 playlists ............76 headset ..............30 smart playlists ..........76 using ..............31 music player widget ..........75 Home screen ............17 customizing .............18 Navigation .............100 Navigation application ...........100 icons ..............108 notification .............108 in the camera ...........86 light ..............21 importing SIM contacts ...........40 panel ..............22 infinite button ............75 ringtone ............28...
  • Page 119 moving between channels ......80 taking photos ............82 navigating ............80 by tapping ............82 opening ............80 telephony See calls overview ............80 text input method ............23 searching for channels ........81 themes ..............19 selecting channels ...........80 time ................28 receiving items using Bluetooth™ ......94 time management ............56 recent calls ..............35 top tracks recently used applications window ......20...
  • Page 120 zoom ................82 zooming photos .............90 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

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