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  • Page 1 User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information..............7 Android™ – what and why?............8 Applications..................8 Getting started................9 Assembly....................9 Turning the phone on and off ............11 Setup guide..................11 Screen lock..................11 Accounts and services..............12 Getting to know your phone............14 Phone overview.................14 Battery....................15 Using the keys..................17 Using the touchscreen..............17 Home screen..................19 Illuminating transparent band............21 Accessing and using applications............22...
  • Page 3 Managing your contacts..............43 Communicating with your contacts...........44 Sharing your contacts...............45 Backing up contacts.................45 Messaging...................46 Using text and multimedia messaging..........46 Text and multimedia message options..........47 Email....................49 Using email..................49 Using email accounts................52 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........52 Google Talk™ ................54 Timescape™................55 Timescape™...
  • Page 4 Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts....70 Synchronising with Facebook™............71 Synchronising using SyncML™............72 Connecting to wireless networks..........74 Wi-Fi® .....................74 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............79 Web browser................80 Toolbar.....................80 Browsing the web................80 Navigating web pages...............81 Managing bookmarks...............81 Managing text and images..............82 Multiple windows................82 Downloading from the web...............83 Browser settings................83 Music...................85...
  • Page 5 Viewing photos in 3D Album...........114 Managing your photos in 3D Album..........114 Bluetooth™ wireless technology..........115 Naming your phone.................115 Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device..........115 Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology.....116 Connecting your phone to a computer........118 Transferring and handling content using a USB cable......118 Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®....118 PC Companion................119 Media Go™...
  • Page 6 Recycling your phone..............137 Legal information..............138 Index..................139 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 7: 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 8: Android™ - What And Why

    Android™ – what and why? Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting started Assembly To remove the back cover • Using your thumbs, press down on the back cover, then slide it upwards. 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.
  • Page 10 To remove the SIM card BA600 Turn off your phone. Remove the back cover. Push the SIM card inwards, then release it and draw it out of its slot. To attach the back cover Place the back cover over the back of the phone, then fit it into the slots. Slide the cover towards the bottom end of the phone.

  • Page 11: 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 right side of the phone until the phone vibrates. If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen.

  • Page 12: Accounts And Services

    To view new text messages from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key Drag to the right across the screen. To play an audio track from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key To display music player controls, place a finger on the time and date area and flick to the left.
  • Page 13 SyncML™ account Synchronise your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™. View and manage contacts, calendar events and bookmarks from your phone just as easily as you would from a computer. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 14: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1. Headset connector 13. Home key 2. Proximity sensor 1 14. Back key 3. Proximity sensor 2 15. Bottom cover opening 2 4. Ear speaker 16. Touchscreen 5. Second microphone 17. Connector for charger/USB cable 6.

  • Page 15: Battery

    Battery Charging the battery Your phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. When you connect the phone charger cable to a power source, such as a USB port or a phone charger, it may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen.

  • Page 16: Improving Battery Performance

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

  • Page 17: Using The Keys

    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 18 To mark or unmark options • Tap the relevant checkbox or list option. Marked checkbox Unmarked checkbox Marked list option Unmarked list option Zooming The zoom options available depend on the application you are using. To zoom • When available, tap to zoom in or out.

  • Page 19: Home Screen

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

  • Page 20: Rearranging Your Home Screen

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

  • Page 21: Illuminating Transparent Band

    To add a shortcut to the Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add > Shortcuts. Find and select a shortcut. Add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and holding the application. To add a folder to the Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add >...

  • Page 22: Accessing And Using Applications

    When you view photos in Gallery, the colour changes according to the photo you are viewing. When you play music with the music player, the colour changes every time a new album cover is displayed. Accessing and using applications Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the applications that come installed with your phone as well as the applications you...

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26 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 27 To enter text using the Gesture input function When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to letter to spell the word you want to write. Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word. The phone suggests a word based on the letters you have traced.

  • Page 28: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

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

  • Page 29: Chinese Input

    To enable voice input When you enter text, tap . If you have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold the input language key instead, for example, Tap Keyboard settings > Voice input fr. keyboard. Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox, read the information carefully, then tap OK to confirm.

  • Page 30: Customising Your Phone

    Customising your phone Adapt the phone to your needs by adjusting, for example, your personal ringtone, phone language and your Privacy settings. Adjusting the volume You can adjust the ringtone volume for phone calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback.

  • Page 31: Ringtone Settings

    Ringtone settings To set a phone ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Select a ringtone. Tap Done. To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Audible touch tones and Audible selection checkboxes.

  • Page 32: Memory

    To change the phone language From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Select language. Select an option. Tap Done. If you choose the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap the Settings icon .

  • Page 33: Using A Headset With Your Phone

    Using a headset with your phone Use the accessories provided with your phone, or other compatible accessories, for optimal performance. To use a headset Connect the headset to your phone. To answer a call, press the call handling key. To end the call, press the call handling key. If a headset is not included with the phone, you may purchase one separately.

  • Page 34: Using Data Monitor

    Tap Reset to default. Usage info For quality purposes, Sony 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 35: Turning Off Data Traffic

    To clear 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 the alert you want to remove. Tap Reset. The alert limit is reset to zero and the alert is deactivated. Turning off data traffic You can disable all data connections over 2G/3G networks with your phone to avoid any unwanted data downloads and synchronisations.
  • Page 36 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 Manual. 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.

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: Call Settings

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

  • Page 41: Contacts

    Contacts Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your numbers, email addresses, and other contact data in one place. Just tap on a contact to see all communications with that contact in one easy overview. You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronise them with contacts saved in ®...

  • Page 42: Contacts Screen Overview

    Transferring contacts using an Apple® Mac® computer For detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from your old phone, go to www.sonymobile.com. Transferring contacts using synchronisation accounts Your phone works with popular online synchronisation accounts such as Google Sync™, ®...

  • Page 43: Managing Your Contacts

    Touch a contact to view its details Icon shows contact's status on instant messaging services Alphabetical index for browsing contacts Tap a contact thumbnail to access the Quick Contact menu Shortcut tabs Managing your contacts You can create, edit and synchronise your contacts in a few simple steps. You can select contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them in the phone.

  • Page 44: Communicating With Your Contacts

    To delete contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Delete contacts. Mark the contacts you want to delete, or tap Mark all if you want to delete all contacts. Tap Delete > OK. To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold Myself at the top of the contact list, then tap Edit contact.

  • Page 45: Sharing Your Contacts

    start the Gmail™ application and enter your login details before you can use Gmail™ from the quick contact menu. Sharing your contacts To send your business card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap Myself. Press , then tap Send contact > OK. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 46: Messaging

    Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your phone using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos. A single text message may contain up to 160 characters.

  • Page 47: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Delete several. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tap Delete. To save a message sender's number From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation.
  • Page 48 To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Settings. Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports. When a message has been delivered to a recipient, appears in the message.

  • Page 49: 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 50 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.
  • Page 51 To forward an email message From your Home screen, tap Tap Email. In your email inbox, touch and hold the message you want to forward. Tap Forward. Tap To and enter the recipient's address. Or tap to select a recipient from your contacts.

  • Page 52: Using Email Accounts

    To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, touch and hold the desired EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account, then select Account settings > Out of office. Mark the Out of office checkbox.
  • Page 53 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 54: 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 55: Timescape

    Timescape™ Timescape™ collects all your communications into one integrated view. Events such as Facebook™ or Twitter™ updates appear as tiles in a chronological flow on the screen. Browse the files to get a snack-size preview of events before choosing to open them and view the full content.
  • Page 56 To preview a tile in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Scroll to the tile you want to preview, and then tap it. Timescape™ event filter overview All events Updates from your Twitter™ contacts Updates from your Facebook™ contacts More events appear in the Timescape™...

  • Page 57: Timescape™ Settings

    to Timescape. For example, you can download applications that update Timescape with your activities on various social networking sites. To download and install new services for Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Press , then tap Settings > Set up services > Extension search. If you don't have a Google account set up on your phone, follow the on-screen instructions to add one.

  • Page 58: Timescape™ Friends Widget

    Timescape™ Feed widget view Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view Shortcut to update status Refresh the widget view Most recent online event To add the Timescape™ Feed widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add > Widgets. Tap Timescape™...

  • Page 59: Timescape™ Share Widget

    To add the Timescape™ Friends widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add > Widgets. Tap Timescape™ Friends. To remove the Timescape™ Friends widget from your Home screen From your Home screen, touch and hold the Timescape™ Friends widget. Drag the widget to Timescape™...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 enough space in the internal storage to download content.

  • Page 63: Video Unlimited

    You can also choose to download a purchased video to most Sony™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 64: Watching A Video From Video Unlimited

    Confirmation of successful purchase Rental countdown period has started Watching a video from Video Unlimited™ You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony™ device that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account. Video menu overview When you watch a video from Video Unlimited™, you can open a menu to get the...

  • Page 65: Music Unlimited

    Music Unlimited™ Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs ® over a 3G or Wi-Fi connection. You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists and music using a PC that runs ®...

  • Page 66: Getting Organised

    Getting organised Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising data on your phone on page 70. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 67 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Scroll up or down to adjust the time. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.
  • Page 68 To snooze an alarm when it sounds • Tap Snooze - min. To turn off an alarm when it sounds • Slide to the right. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 69: 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 70: Synchronising Data On Your Phone

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

  • Page 71: Synchronising With Facebook

    After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications. For you to access the functionality described above, your corporate information must be stored on a Microsoft® Exchange server. To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts in your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...

  • Page 72: Synchronising Using Syncml

    To set up a Facebook™ account on your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Make sure the Activate auto-sync checkbox is marked so that applications can synchronise data automatically. Tap Add account > Facebook. Follow the registration wizard to create a Facebook™...
  • Page 73 To set a synchronisation 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 74: 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 75 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 your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 76 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: •...
  • Page 77 To set up file sharing using the Connected devices feature Connect your phone to a Wi-Fi® network. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected Devices. Press , then tap Media server. and edit your phone name, if desired. This name will later appear on other client devices connected to the Wi-Fi network, to identify your phone.

  • Page 78: Sharing Your Phone's Mobile Data Connection

    To view photos or videos from your phone on another device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your phone. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Gallery. Open the album containing the files that you want to view.

  • Page 79: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

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

  • Page 80: 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 your Home screen, tap Find and tap...

  • Page 81: 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 82: Managing Text And Images

    To open a bookmark When the Browser is open, press Tap Bookmarks. Tap the bookmark you want to open. To edit a bookmark When the Browser is open, press Tap Bookmarks. Touch and hold a bookmark to open a menu. Tap Edit bookmark.

  • Page 83: 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 When the Browser is open, press Tap Windows to see a list of all open windows. Tap the window you want to switch to.
  • Page 84 the text automatically adjusts to the new screen size. If auto-fit is disabled, you might need to scroll sideways to read a full sentence. To auto-fit web pages When the Browser is open, press Tap More > Settings > Auto-fit pages. Plug-in settings You can adjust how a plug-in functions on a web page.

  • Page 85: Music

    Music Get the most out of your music player. Listen to and organise music, audio books and podcasts that you have transferred to your phone's internal storage 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 86 Browse the music on your phone's internal storage Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins from Android Market™ Album art (if available) Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind Play/Pause button Progress indicator –...
  • Page 87 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 88: Using My Music To Organise Your Tracks

    Using My music to organise your tracks Tap the My Music tab in the Music player to get an overview of all the tracks you've saved to your phone's internal storage. In My Music you can manage your albums and playlists, create shortcuts, and arrange music by mood and tempo.

  • Page 89: Music Player Widget

    In addition, you can install the Media Go™ application on a computer and use it to copy playlists from the computer to your phone's internal storage. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 118. To create your own playlists In the music player, tap MY MUSIC.

  • Page 90: 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 91: Using Trackid™ To Identify Tracks On The Fm Radio

    To share a track using TrackID™ technology When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title. In the track information screen, tap Share. Select one of the available transfer methods. The track share feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

  • Page 92: Using The Fm Radio

    Using the FM radio The FM radio in your phone works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to the phone before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna.

  • Page 93: 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. , then select Enter a name for the channel, then press Save. To remove a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, tap next to the channel that you want to remove.

  • Page 94: Sharing The Details Of Music You Like On Facebook

    To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your phone's FM radio, tap A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks. Press to return the FM Radio.

  • Page 95: Taking Photos And Recording Videos

    Taking photos and recording videos Your phone camera is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R™ sensor, which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. With your phone camera, you can take regular 2D photos or you can shoot 3D photos in 3D Sweep Panorama mode and Sweep Multi Angle mode.

  • Page 96: Face Detection

    To take a photo by touching the screen Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, press Tap Capturing method and select Touch capture if it is not already selected. Point the camera towards the subject. To activate auto focus, touch and hold a spot on the screen.

  • Page 97: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To turn on face detection Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag Tap the icon on the top left, then select Normal. To display all settings, press Tap Focus mode > Face detection. To take a photo using face detection When the camera is open and Face detection is set, point the camera at your subject.

  • Page 98: Using Still Camera Settings

    Using still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen. To display all settings, press Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired. To customise the still camera settings panel When the camera is open, press to display all settings.
  • Page 99 Exposure value Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
  • Page 100 Sports Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring. Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Document Use for photos of text or drawings.
  • Page 101 Self-timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos On (10 s.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

  • Page 102: Using The Video Camera

    Launch and capture By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first photo is captured immediately after the camera is launched from sleep mode. Launch only By pressing and holding down the camera key, the camera is launched from sleep mode. While the phone is in sleep mode, the camera cannot be launched, even when you press and hold down the camera key.
  • Page 103 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 towards the subject. to start recording.
  • Page 104 When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality. Beach and snow Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed videos.
  • Page 105 Video size Adjust the video size for different formats HD 720p HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels. Full Wide VGA Full Wide VGA format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 864×480 pixels. VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels. QVGA Quarter VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
  • Page 106 Shutter sound Select to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 107: 3D Camera

    3D camera The 3D camera helps you take wide-angle, panoramic photos that capture more of the scene and add depth to the subject. 3D Sweep Panorama photos can be played back on a TV that supports 3D. In Sweep Multi Angle mode, the camera takes several images at different angles as you sweep across the scene.
  • Page 108 To take a photo in a Sweep Multi Angle mode Activate the 3D camera. Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select Sweep Multi Angle. Press the camera key halfway down to lock the focus. Press the camera key fully down, then pan the camera from left to right in a steady horizontal movement.

  • Page 109: Viewing Photos And Videos In Gallery

    Connecting your phone to a computer on page 118. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.

  • Page 110: Working With Albums

    Working with albums You can rearrange your photos and videos within albums as well as move content between albums. You can also upload content from your Gallery albums to online services such as Picasa™ and Facebook™, and you view content from such online services in Gallery.

  • Page 111: Working With Photos

    To view Facebook™ photos in Gallery Make sure you are signed in to Facebook™. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Gallery. Tap any album showing the icon. The first time you tap a Facebook™ album your Facebook™ photos are copied to Gallery. Photos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.

  • Page 112: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    • When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. To watch a slideshow of your photos From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Gallery. Tap an album to open it, then tap a photo and press In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Slideshow.

  • Page 113: Working With Videos

    To enable location detection From your Home screen, press Tap Settings > Location & security. Mark the Use GPS satellites and/or Use wireless networks checkboxes. To view geotagged photos on a map When you are viewing a photo that you have geotagged, press Tap More >...

  • Page 114: Viewing Photos In 3D Album

    Viewing photos in 3D Album In 3D Album you can view and play all photos taken with your 3D camera. You can also play photos that you have taken using Sweep Multi Angle mode and view them from multiple angles. To view your 3D photos in 3D Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap 3D Album.

  • Page 115: 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 116: 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 117 To receive items using Bluetooth™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks. Mark the Bluetooth checkbox. appears in the status bar. Tap Bluetooth settings. Mark the Discoverable checkbox. The phone is now visible to other devices for 120 seconds.

  • Page 118: 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 119: 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 120 To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. Phone: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears. Computer: Open the PC Companion application on the PC first. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™...

  • Page 121: 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 122: Google Maps

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

  • Page 123: Backing Up And Restoring Phone Content

    Backing up and restoring phone content Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to your internal storage or to an online storage account. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted. Types of content you can back up Use the Backup and restore application to back up the following types of data: Bookmarks...

  • Page 124: 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 00440214-415548-2 Turn off your phone, then remove the battery cover and battery.

  • Page 125: 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 126 To disable the screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security > Change screen lock. Enter you PIN and tap Continue. Tap None. To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 127: 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 128 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 129: 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 130: 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 131 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. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 132: Application Overview

    Application overview Set an alarm Alarm Browser Browse the web Perform basic calculations Calculator Calendar Keep track of your appointments Take photos and record video clips Camera Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues View photos and pictures in 3D presentation mode 3D Album 3D Camera Create wide-angle, panoramic pictures...
  • Page 133 Talk Chat online A music recognition service TrackID™ Timescape™ Keep track of all daily communication Share and view videos from around the world YouTube™ Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 134: 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 135: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • Charge your phone if the battery level gets low. • Use the power key to restart your phone. Try restarting your phone by removing and reinserting the SIM card.

  • Page 136: 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 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 137: 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 138: 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 139: Index

    Index continuous auto focus ......98, 103 3D Camera controls ............95 overview ............107 face detection ..........96, 97 screen ............107 geotagging ............97 3D photos ..............114 HD (High Definition) video ......103 deleting ............114 icons ..............103 playing ............114 overview ............95 sharing ............114 recording videos ........102, 103 viewing ............114 screen ..............95 zooming ............114...
  • Page 140 synchronisation ..........71 mail See email favourites Maps ..............122 moving between in the radio ......93 media files removing radio channels as ......93 copying to internal storage ......85 saving radio channels as .........93 Media Go™ ............119 filter messages events in Timescape™ ........56 settings ............33 fixed dialling ............40 Microsoft®...
  • Page 141 Phonepad ............25, 27 rotating photo albums ............110 photos ............112 deleting ............111 viewing ............109 scanning barcodes ..........69 photos ............111, 112 screen ..............31 adding the geographical position ....97 cracked ............17 associating with a contact ......43 glass ..............17 copying to/from a computer ......85 screen unlock pattern ........124 cropping ............112 warranty ............17...
  • Page 142 Timescape™ .............55, 56 voicemail ..............38 filter icons ............56 volume infinite button in ..........57 adjusting for videos ........113 screen overview ..........55 key ..............30 settings ............57 Timescape™ Feed widget ......57 wallpaper ..............21 Timescape™ Friends widget ......58 using a photo as ..........112 Timescape™ Share widget ......59 web browser ............80 widgets ............58, 59 managing bookmarks ........81...

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