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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ S36h...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Xperia™ L User guide..............5 Getting started................6 What is Android™?................6 Phone overview..................6 Assembly...................7 Turning the device on and off ............8 Screen lock..................9 Setup guide..................9 Accounts and services...............9 Getting to know your device............10 Using the keys.................10 Battery....................10 Using the touchscreen..............13 Using the lockscreen...............15 Home screen..................16 Accessing and using applications...........18 Status and notifications..............20...
  • Page 3 Communicating with your contacts..........41 Sharing your contacts..............41 Backing up contacts................41 Messaging..................43 Using text and multimedia messaging..........43 Text and multimedia message options..........44 Email.....................45 Getting started with Email..............45 Using email..................46 "WALKMAN" application .............49 About the "WALKMAN" application..........49 Transferring media files to your device ...........49 Using the "WALKMAN"...
  • Page 4 Web browser................76 About the web browser..............76 Connectivity.................77 WLAN....................77 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices......77 NFC....................80 Bluetooth™ wireless technology.............82 Connecting your device to a computer...........84 Screen mirroring................85 Smart Connect.................85 Synchronising data on your device..........87 About synchronising data on your device........87 Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts..87 Maps and locations..............88 About location services..............88 Using GPS..................88...

  • Page 5: Xperia™ L User Guide

    Xperia™ L User guide This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started What is Android™? An Android™ phone can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise it to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. You can also integrate applications on your Android™...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Second microphone Camera lens 10 Camera light 11 Headset jack 12 Port for charger/USB cable 13 NFC™ detection area 14 Speaker 15 Strap hole 16 Camera key 17 Volume/Zoom key Assembly To remove the back cover • Insert a thumbnail into the gap between the back cover and one side of your device, then lift up the cover.

  • Page 8: Turning The Device On And Off

    To insert the memory card and the SIM card • Turn off your phone and remove the back cover, then insert the memory card and the SIM card into the relevant slots. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. To attach the back cover Place the back cover over the back of the device, then press down on the top corners to lock them into place.

  • Page 9: Screen Lock

    To turn off the device Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens. In the options menu, tap Power off. Tap OK. It may take a while for the device to shut down. Screen lock When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically.

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Device

    Getting to know your device 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 Task • Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar Battery Charging the battery...

  • Page 11: Notes On Usb Cable Usage And Battery Charging

    UMTS network (the test results are based on GSMA battery life test technology). Use only Sony branded original batteries intended for use with your mobile phone. If you use other batteries you may not be able to charge your phone.
  • Page 12 Otherwise, your device 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 your device's own loudspeakers. • Keep your device in standby mode whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during your device is connected to the network and is not being used.

  • Page 13: Using The Touchscreen

    The device 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 14 To open or highlight an item • Tap the item. Marking options Marked checkbox Unmarked checkbox Marked list option Unmarked list option To mark or unmark options • Tap the relevant checkbox or list option. Zooming The zoom options available depend on the application you are using. To zoom •...

  • Page 15: Using The Lockscreen

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

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    To take a photo from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key To activate the camera controls, drag to the left across the screen. To play an audio track from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key To display the music player controls, drag to the right across the screen.

  • Page 17: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    To browse the Home screen • Flick right or left. To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap To add a pane to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

  • Page 18: Accessing And Using Applications

    Set a wallpaper for your Home screen. Set a background theme. To view customisation options from the Home screen • Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and customisation options appear at the bottom of the screen. To add a shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

  • Page 19: Application Screen

    Application screen The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as the applications you download. The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left and right to view all content.

  • Page 20: Status And Notifications

    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. Tap the drop-down list on the top left of the screen and select an option. To move an application on the Application screen Open the Application screen.
  • Page 21 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 dismiss a notification from the Notification panel •...

  • Page 22: Settings Menu

    To control the WLAN function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. Settings menu View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. To access your device settings From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings.
  • Page 23 To hide the on-screen keyboard • When the on-screen keyboard is open, tap To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation • When you enter text, turn the device sideways. For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic.

  • Page 24: Chinese Input

    Enter a space Select input methods and switch between Chinese and English input Enter a carriage return Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone. Chinese input •...

  • Page 25: Time And Date

    To set your device to silent mode Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the status bar. Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar. You can also press and hold down the power key and then tap in the menu that opens to set your device to silent mode.

  • Page 26: Screen Settings

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

  • Page 27: Enhancing The Sound Output

    Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™ technology. Using Clear Phase™ technology Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound. To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™...

  • Page 28: Using A Headset

    you can copy it to your computer. For more information, refer to the chapter Connecting your device to a computer on page 84. Using a headset Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal performance. To use a headset Connect the headset to your device.

  • Page 29: Controlling Data Usage

    Access Point Names (APNs) An APN is used to establish data connections between your device 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. Checking the APN is useful when you cannot access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive multimedia messages.

  • Page 30: Mobile Network Settings

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

  • Page 31: Data Roaming

    To turn off all data traffic From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Unmark the Mobile data traffic checkbox. Data roaming Some network operators allow mobile data connections via mobile networks when you are outside of your home network (roaming). Note that data transmission charges may apply.

  • Page 32: Calling

    Calling Emergency calls Your device 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 33: Recent Calls

    To answer a call • Drag to the right across the screen. To decline a call • Drag to the left across the screen. To reject a second call • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap To change the ear speaker volume during a call •...

  • Page 34: Voicemail

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

  • Page 35: Call Settings

    To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap {0} participants. Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talk privately. To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap To release a participant from a conference call During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants.

  • Page 36: Showing Or Hiding Your Phone Number

    To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option, then tap Disable. Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them.

  • Page 37: Contacts

    Contacts About 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 device and synchronise them with contacts saved ®...
  • Page 38 computer with an online account, you can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account. For more detailed information about synchronisation, see Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts on page 87. To synchronise contacts on your device with a synchronisation account From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap , then tap Settings >...

  • Page 39: Contacts Screen Overview

    Contacts screen overview Shortcut tabs Tap a contact to view its details Alphabetical index for browsing contacts Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu Search for contacts Create a contact Open more options 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 on your device.

  • Page 40: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

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

  • Page 41: Communicating With Your Contacts

    Groups You can assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to them from within the Contacts application. To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. , then tap the bar directly under Assign to group.
  • Page 42 To export contacts to a SIM card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Back up contacts > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts.

  • Page 43: Messaging

    Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your device 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 44: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Delete conversations. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap > Delete. To save a sender's number From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap >...

  • Page 45: Email

    Email Getting started with Email You can handle several email accounts at the same time using the Email application, including corporate Microsoft Exchange Active Sync accounts. Using email accounts To set up an email account on your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.

  • Page 46: Using Email

    Using email To create and send an email message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select the account you want to send the message from, then tap Tap To and start typing the recipient's address.
  • Page 47 To change email preview pane settings From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings. Tap General > Preview pane, then select an option. To view an email message attachment From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.
  • Page 48 To view all folders for one email account From your Home screen, tap . Then find and tap Email. at the top of the screen and select the account you want to check, then again and select Show all folders to view all the folders in this account. To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.

  • Page 49: Walkman" Application

    "WALKMAN" application About the "WALKMAN" application Get the most out of your "WALKMAN" application. Listen to and organise music and audio books that you have transferred to your device from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the "WALKMAN" application, you can use the Media Go™...

  • Page 50: Using The "Walkman" Application

    Using the "WALKMAN" application To play audio content From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap In My music, select a music category and browse to the track that you want to open. Tap a track to play it. You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.

  • Page 51: Visualiser

    To send a track In My music, when browsing your tracks , touch and hold a track title. Tap Send. Select an application from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also send albums and playlists in the same way. Visualiser The Visualiser adds visual effects to your music tracks as you play them.

  • Page 52: Managing Playlists

    Categorising your music using SensMe™ channels The SensMe™ channels application helps you arrange your music by mood and tempo. SensMe™ groups all your tracks into several categories, or channels, so you can select music that matches your mood or suits the time of day. To enable the SensMe™...

  • Page 53: Walkman" Application Widget

    "WALKMAN" application widget The "WALKMAN" application widget is a miniature application that gives you direct access to the "WALKMAN" application from your Home screen. You need to add this widget to your Home screen before you can use it. To add the "WALKMAN" application widget to your Home screen Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets.

  • Page 54: Music Services

    Music services 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. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area.

  • Page 55: About The Playnow™ Service

    About the PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to browse, purchase and download applications and games. Note that payment options for non-free applications may vary per country. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before you download content Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection.

  • Page 56: Fm Radio

    FM radio About the FM radio The FM radio in your device 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 your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna.

  • Page 57: Using Your Favourite Radio Channels

    Tuning dial Save or remove a channel as a favourite Tuned frequency Using your favourite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By using favourites you can quickly return to a radio channel. To save a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite.

  • Page 58: Identifying Radio Tracks Using Trackid

    Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™ Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your device's FM radio. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap TrackID™. A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™...

  • Page 59: Camera

    Camera About the camera The camera in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor, which enables sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. From the camera, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends as messages, or upload them to a web service.

  • Page 60: Face Detection

    To take a self-portrait using the front camera Activate the camera. Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then find and select Front camera. To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.

  • Page 61: Using Still Camera Settings

    To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a green frame and the photo is taken automatically.

  • Page 62: Quick Launch

    Auto The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash. Fill flash Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark shadows. The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor.

  • Page 63: White Balance

    selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is Touch focus Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set.

  • Page 64: Using The Video Camera

    Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Center Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image. Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image. Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of image you want to capture.
  • Page 65 To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. to start recording. to stop recording. Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results. To play recorded videos Activate the camera. Tap the thumbnails at the top right of the screen.
  • Page 66 Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. 1280×720(16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 67 Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp. Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen.

  • Page 68: Shutter Sound

    Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This setting is only available when focus mode is set to touch focus. Shutter sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.

  • Page 69: Album

    Album About Album Use Album to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've downloaded or copied to your device. In Album, you can also view photos and videos you've uploaded to an online service. From Album, you can share your favourite photos and videos with friends via Bluetooth™...

  • Page 70: Viewing Photos And Videos In The My Albums Tab

    Tap a photo or video to view it. The date and number of items in the group below. To view photos and videos in grid view From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.

  • Page 71: Working With Photos In Album

    View photos and videos on renren.com View your photos in globe mode. To view content in list view in the Camera albums tile From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > My albums > Camera albums. Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a chronologically ordered grid.
  • Page 72 To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow. Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap .
  • Page 73 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. To adjust the volume of a video • Press the volume key.

  • Page 74: Movies

    Movies About Movies Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved on your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network.
  • Page 75 To share a video When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share. In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it. To get movie information manually Make sure that your device has an active data connection.

  • Page 76: Web Browser

    Web browser About the 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 77: Connectivity

    Connectivity WLAN Using WLAN you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. Before using WLAN To be able to browse the Internet using a WLAN connection you need to search for and connect to an available WLAN network and then open the Internet browser. The signal strength of the WLAN network may differ depending on your phone's location.
  • Page 78 To play a shared track on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same WLAN network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN. Tap My music to open the music library.

  • Page 79: Playing Files On A Digital Media Renderer Device

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

  • Page 80: Nfc

    To play a music track from your device on a DMR device Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same WLAN network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN.
  • Page 81 To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other.

  • Page 82: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology

    To open the tag, tap it. Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
  • Page 83 need to enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth™ device to get the device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a paired Bluetooth™...

  • Page 84: Transferring/Handling Content Using Usb Cable

    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 device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.

  • Page 85: Screen Mirroring

    To transfer files directly from internal storage to an SD card in the device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card. Mark the file types you want to transfer to the SD card. Tap Transfer.
  • Page 86 For example, when you connect your headset or headphones, you can set an event so that the following actions are launched on your device: • Between 7am and 9am, when you commute to work, the WALKMAN player starts, and the web browser opens the morning paper. The ring volume is set to vibrate. •...

  • Page 87: Synchronising Data On Your Device

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

  • Page 88: Maps And Locations

    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 89: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Your device has a calendar application for managing your time schedule. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. Tap Month, Week or Day to select an option. To view multiple calendars From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 90 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Done. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done.
  • Page 91 To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock, then tap to select an alarm. Tap Advanced alarm settings, then mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. Tap Done.

  • Page 92: Support And Maintenance

    Support and maintenance Updating your device Update your device to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your device 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 93: Backup And Restore Application

    Using a USB cable, connect your device to the Apple computer. Computer: Launch Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device and searches for new software for it. Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.

  • Page 94: Resetting Your Device

    To select the data types to back up From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Back up & restore. Tap Back up. Select the data types that you want to back up. To back up content From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Back up &...

  • Page 95: Locking And Protecting Your Device

    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 feature From your Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 96 To create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern. Follow the instructions in your device. You are asked to select a security question that will be used to unlock the device if you forget your screen unlock pattern.

  • Page 97: Support Application

    Support application Recycling your device Got an old device 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 98: Reference

    Reference Settings overview Get to know the settings in your device so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. More… Turn Airplane mode on or off, configure settings for VPN and mobile networks, and enable your device to share its mobile data connection as a portable hotspot, or through USB tethering or Bluetooth™...

  • Page 99: Notification Icons

    NFC is activated 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 Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth™ function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode...

  • Page 100: 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 101: Important Information

    (The SMS expense is upon the mobile fee bill from the operator) to the server of Sony Mobile Communications (China) Co., Ltd. once the phone is in use. Sony and any other 3rd party will not charge any additional cost of it.
  • Page 102 Sony, such as consumer does not needed to provide service center the invoice and the relevant warranty card to enjoy the Refund, Replace and Repair depend on the real status. To use some pre-loaded applications (e.g. TrackID, MSN) you need first activate data service. Using data services (GPRS or 3G services) may incur data traffic fee.

  • Page 103: Index

    Index taking photos ........59, 60, 61 accounts ..............9 using the flash ..........60 Exchange Active Sync® ........9 video ..............64 adjusting volume .............50 viewing photos ..........60 Airplane mode ............26 viewing videos ..........65 alarm ................89 zoom ..............60 Album ..............69, 70 caps lock ..............22 My albums ............70 charging ..............10 opening ............69...
  • Page 104 ringtone ............25 GPS .................88 setting ..............21 headset ..............28 on-screen keyboard ..........22 using ..............28 Home screen ............16 pausing a track ............50 customising .............17 personal information ..........37 phone maintenance ..........92 icons ..............98, 99 phonebook ..............37 in the camera ...........65 Phonepad ............22, 23 importing SIM contacts ...........38 photo albums infinite button ............51...
  • Page 105 TrackID™ technology ..........54 screen ..............26 deleting a track ..........54 cracked ............13 opening ............54 glass ..............13 searching for track information .......54 screen unlock pattern ........95 sharing a track ..........54 warranty ............13 using results ............54 screen mirroring ............85 using with the FM Radio .........58 searching viewing artist info ..........54 music using TrackID™...

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