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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ LT25i...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information..............7 Water resistance................8 IP (Ingress Protection) rating..............8 Android™ – what and why?............10 Applications..................10 Getting started................11 Assembly..................11 Turning the phone on and off ............13 Setup guide..................13 Screen lock..................14 Accounts and services..............14 Getting to know your phone............15 Phone overview................15 Using the keys.................16 Battery....................16 Using the touchscreen..............18 Using the lockscreen...............20...
  • Page 3 Communicating with your contacts..........49 Sharing your contacts..............49 Backing up contacts................50 Messaging...................51 Using text and multimedia messaging..........51 Text and multimedia message options..........52 Email....................54 Using email..................54 Using email accounts...............57 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........57 Google Talk™ ................59 Timescape™................60 Timescape™ main view..............60 Using Timescape™................60 Timescape™...
  • Page 4 Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts..77 Synchronising with Facebook™............77 NFC....................79 NFC detection area................79 Connecting to wireless networks..........82 Wi-Fi® .....................82 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............85 Web browser................86 Browsing the web................86 Navigating web pages..............86 Managing bookmarks..............87 Managing text and images..............89 Multiple windows................89 Downloading from the web..............90 Browser settings................90 Listening to music with the "WALKMAN"...
  • Page 5 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices....123 Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your phone ..123 Preparing to play phone content on DLNA Certified™ devices..123 Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device......124 Bluetooth™ wireless technology..........126 Naming your phone...............126 Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device........126 Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™...
  • Page 6 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging..148 The battery performance is low.............148 My wired headset does not work...........148 I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer, when using a USB cable..............149 I cannot use Internet-based services..........149 Error messages................149 Recycling your phone..............150 Legal information..............151...

  • 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: Water Resistance

    Water resistance In order for your phone to be water resistant, the covers for the micro USB port and the headset connector must be firmly closed. Also, make sure that the battery cover is attached correctly. Avoid exposing your phone to environments with excessive dust or moisture. Normal wear and tear along with damage to your device can reduce its ability to resist dust or moisture.
  • Page 9 IP3X. Protected against solid objects > 2.5 mm in IPX3. Protected against spraying water diameter IP4X. Protected against solid objects > 1 mm in IPX4. Protected against splashing water diameter IP5X. Protected against dust; limited ingress (no IPX5. Protected against water jet spray harmful deposit) IP6X.

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12 Remove the battery cover and the battery. Insert the memory card into the phone, with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. To insert the battery • Insert the battery with the battery usage labels facing down and the connectors facing each other.

  • Page 13: Turning The Phone On And Off

    To attach the battery cover Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens hole in the cover fits over the camera lens. Press down firmly on all edges of the battery cover to make sure it gets attached tightly.

  • Page 14: Screen Lock

    Screen lock When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. On the lockscreen, you can still view notifications, for example, notifications of missed calls and messages that arrived since the phone was last locked.

  • Page 15: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 12 13 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 16: Using The Keys

    1. Front camera lens 10. Strap hole 2. Ear speaker 11. Main microphone 3. Proximity sensor 1 12. Camera lens 4. Headset connector 13. Second microphone 5. Light sensor 14. Connector for charger/USB cable 6. Notification light 15. Connector for charging dock 7.

  • Page 17: Improving Battery Performance

    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 18: 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 19 To open or highlight an item • Tap the item. 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 •...

  • Page 20: 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 21: Home Screen

    To view missed calls from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key Drag to the right across the screen. To view new text messages from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key Drag to the right across the screen.

  • Page 22: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    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. Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to Select an option and confirm, if necessary.

  • Page 23: Accessing And Using Applications

    To delete an item from the Home screen • Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to To create a folder on the Home screen Press to open your Home screen. Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.

  • Page 24: Opening And Closing Applications

    To browse the Application screen • From the Application screen, 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 25: Application Menu

    To move a small app • Drag to move and drop the small app to the desired position. To minimise a small app • Drag to the right edge or bottom edge of the screen. To rearrange your small apps To make the small apps bar appear, press Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position in the small apps bar.

  • Page 26: Status And Notifications

    Status and notifications The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your phone. To the left you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For example, new message and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signal strength, battery status, and other information.

  • Page 27: Phone Settings Menu

    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 28: Typing Text

    To access the phone settings From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings. You can also drag the status bar downwards on the Home screen and tap to access the phone settings. Typing text You can select from a number of keyboards and input methods to type text containing letters, numbers and other characters.
  • Page 29 To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation • When you enter text, turn the phone 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. To enter text using the on-screen keyboard To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
  • Page 30 Select all text 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.

  • Page 31: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    Using the Phonepad Choose a text input option Change the character case and turn on the caps lock Display numbers Display symbols and smileys Enter a space Enter a carriage return or confirm text input Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.

  • Page 32: Customising Your Phone

    To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap , then tap Keyboard settings. To add a writing language for text input When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Volume

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

  • Page 34: Ringtone Settings

    To set the time manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked. Tap Set time. Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute. If applicable, scroll up to change am to pm, or vice versa.

  • Page 35: Memory

    To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep. Select an option. To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key To keep the screen active while the phone is charging From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 36: Using A Headset With Your Phone

    Memory card You may have to purchase a memory card separately. Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media content. This type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices.

  • Page 37: Controlling Data Usage

    Press and tap Save Usage info For quality purposes, Sony collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your phone usage. None of the information gathered includes personal data. To allow the sending of usage info From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 38: Mobile Network Settings

    your phone 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 39: Turning Off Data Traffic

    To select a network mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Network Mode. Select a network mode. To select another network manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Network operators. Tap Search mode.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Recent Calls

    To answer a call • Drag to the right across the screen. If you are using regular headphones without a microphone, you have to remove the headphones from the headset connector to be able to answer the call. To decline a call •...

  • Page 42: Voicemail

    To add a number from the call log to your contacts From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen. Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts. Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.

  • Page 43: Call Settings

    To make a conference call During an ongoing call, tap Dial the number of your second participant and tap If the second participant answers, the first call is put on hold. To add more participants, repeat steps 1 to 4. To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants.

  • Page 44: Forwarding Calls

    Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option. Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable. To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 45: Contacts

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

  • Page 46: Transferring Contacts Using Synchronisation Accounts

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

  • Page 47: Contacts Screen Overview

    When you receive a new text message, multimedia message, or email message, open the message. The received contact data appears as a vCard attachment. Tap, or touch and hold the vCard file to open a menu so you can save the contact data. Contacts screen overview Shortcut tabs Tap a contact to view its details...

  • Page 48: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts, select the account to which you want to add this contact, or tap Local contact if you only want to use this contact in your phone.

  • Page 49: Communicating With Your Contacts

    To separate linked contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the linked contact you want to edit, then tap Tap Unlink contact. Tap OK. Favourites You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application.

  • Page 50: Backing Up Contacts

    To send a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact whose details you want to send. Press , then tap Send contact > OK. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send several contacts at once From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press...

  • Page 51: Messaging

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

  • Page 52: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Delete. To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press...
  • Page 53 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. To view messages saved on the SIM card From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press...

  • Page 54: 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 55 To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap 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 check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined view.
  • Page 56 To forward an email message From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to forward, then tap Tap Forward. Tap To and enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap to select a recipient from your contacts.

  • Page 57: 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. Press , then tap Settings. Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an Out of Office auto-reply.
  • Page 58 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 59: 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 60: 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 61 Timescape™ event filter overview All events Updates from your Twitter™ contacts Updates from your Facebook™ contacts More events appear in the Timescape™ event filter if you have installed other Timescape services. To filter the events displayed in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™.

  • Page 62: Timescape™ Settings

    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 63: Timescape™ Feed Widget

    Timescape™ widget view Timescape™ tile Tap to refresh the view Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view Tap to update your status You cannot preview tiles when using the Timescape™ widget. To add the Timescape™ widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add >...

  • Page 64: Timescape™ Friends Widget

    Most recent online event To add the Timescape™ Feed widget to your Home screen Make sure that there is enough free space for the new widget on your Home screen. Tap an empty area of your Home screen, then tap Find and tap Timescape™...
  • Page 65 Timescape™ Share widget view Icon showing the service currently used to send posts Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view Enter new posts here To add the Timescape™ Share widget to your Home screen Make sure that there is enough free space for the new widget on your Home screen.

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 ®...

  • Page 72: 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 76. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 73 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. 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 74 To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Set alarm. Press , then tap Settings. Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. To snooze an alarm when it sounds •...

  • Page 75: 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 76: Synchronising Data On Your Phone

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

  • Page 77: Synchronising Your Corporate Email, Calendar And Contacts

    Calendar application. To synchronise your phone with Facebook, you must first set up a Facebook integration account -- a solution developed by Sony to enable easy integration. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 78 To set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Make sure that synchronisation is turned on so that applications can synchronise data automatically. Tap Add account > Xperia™ with Facebook. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Facebook™...

  • Page 79: Nfc

    Use Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as a video, photo, web page address, music file or contact. You can also use NFC to scan tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate certain functions in your phone.
  • Page 80 To share a music file with another phone using NFC Make sure that both your phone and the receiving phone have the NFC function and the Android Beam™ function turned on, and that both phone screens are active. To open the music player, go to your Home screen, then tap Media > .

  • Page 81: Paying For Items With Your Phone

    Tap Wallet and select an option. Connecting your phone to an NFC compatible device You can connect your phone to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When connecting your phone to such a device, refer to the User guide of the device for more information.

  • Page 82: 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. You can also share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs, computers and tablets.
  • Page 83 To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap Scan. The phone scans for Wi-Fi® networks and displays available networks in a list. Tap a Wi-Fi® network in the list to connect to it. To add a Wi-Fi®...
  • Page 84 Wi-Fi Direct™ Use Wi-Fi Direct™ to connect to other devices directly, without joining a traditional home, office or hotspot network. For example, you can enable your phone to be connected directly to a computer so that you can access content from your phone on the computer.

  • Page 85: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    To rename or secure your portable hotspot From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network SSID for the network. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.

  • Page 86: 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 87: Managing Bookmarks

    To go to the previous page while browsing • Press 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. •...
  • Page 88 to your Google account using a computer. See To synchronise the web browser data with Google™ Chrome™ on page 76. Depending on your network operator, some bookmarks may be pre-installed on your phone. To bookmark a web page While you are viewing the web page, flick downwards on the screen to make appear.

  • Page 89: Managing Text And Images

    Managing text and images To find text within a web page When you are viewing a web page, flick downwards on the screen to make appear. Press , then tap Find on page. Enter your search text. Characters that match your search get highlighted on the web page.

  • Page 90: 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 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap...
  • Page 91 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, flick downwards on the screen to make appear.

  • Page 92: Listening To Music With The "Walkman" Application

    Listening to music with 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 phone from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the "WALKMAN"...
  • Page 93 "WALKMAN" application overview Track name Artist name album name Browse the music Search all tracks saved on your phone Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins on Google Play™ Album art (if available) Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward Total time length of the track Elapsed time of current track Progress indicator –...

  • Page 94: Getting More Information About A Track Or Artist

    To view the current play queue While a track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap Tap Play queue. To minimise the "WALKMAN" application • When the "WALKMAN" application is playing, tap to go to the previous screen, or tap to go to the Home screen.

  • Page 95: Using My Music To Organise Your Tracks

    You can tap the infinite button in the "WALKMAN" application to get more information about a track's artist and related content. Such information includes: • Music videos on YouTube™ • Artist info on Wikipedia • Lyrics on Google • Karaoke videos on YouTube™ •...
  • Page 96 To rearrange shortcuts • In My music, touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to a new location. To delete a shortcut • In My music, touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to You can't delete the following tabs: Tracks, Albums, Artists, Playlists, Music Unlimited, Friends' music and SensMe™...

  • Page 97: Managing Playlists

    Managing playlists In My music, you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your phone. In addition, you can install the Media Go™ application on a computer and use it to copy playlists from the computer to your phone. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 129.

  • Page 98: Identifying Music Using Trackid Technology

    Identifying music using TrackID technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™...
  • Page 99 To recommend a track on Facebook™ When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title. In the track information screen, wait for the tab to appear, then tap this tab. Log in to Facebook and recommend the track. The feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

  • Page 100: 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 101: Using Your Favourite Radio Channels

    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 102: Identifying Radio Tracks Using Trackid

    Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™ Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your phone's FM radio. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your phone's FM radio, press , then select TrackID™.

  • Page 103: 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. Send your photos and videos to friends as multimedia messages, or upload them to a web service.

  • Page 104: Face Detection

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

  • Page 105: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces Use Smile Shutter™ technology to photograph a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo. To turn on Smile Shutter™...

  • Page 106: Focus Mode

    Optimise your settings to suit any scene. Normal Front camera Select the front camera if you want to take self-portrait photos. Picture effect Apply effects to photos. Scene selection Sweep Panorama Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just tap the screen and move the camera steadily from one side to the other.

  • Page 107: White Balance

    Centre 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. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. White balance The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions.
  • Page 108 You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.

  • Page 109: Quick Launch

    VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels. 12 MP is the maximum resolution available when photos are taken using Superior auto mode; when HDR is turned on in Normal mode; or when Scenes (Backlight correction HDR mode) mode is selected. The 13 MP resolution is only available when Normal capturing mode is selected and HDR is turned off, and when Scenes mode is selected (except in Backlight correction HDR mode).

  • Page 110: Using The Video Camera

    After you tap the screen, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording. Launch only (video camera) After you tap the screen, the video camera is launched from sleep mode. Tips on using the camera Rule of thirds Don’t place your subject in the middle of the frame.
  • Page 111 To play recorded videos Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag Tap the thumbnails on the bottom of the screen. Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files. Videos are identified by to play a video. To stop playing the video, tap You can also flick the thumbnails from right to left to find the file that you want to play.
  • Page 112 Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. Full HD Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920×1080 pixels. HD 720p HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels. VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels. Multimedia message Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages.

  • Page 113: Shutter Sound

    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. White balance The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions.

  • Page 114: Viewing Photos And Videos In Album

    Online – view your online albums. 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 115 Overview of Pictures tab Grid view of photos and videos. Switch to a list view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone. View menu options. Scroll up or down to view content. Tap a photo or video to view it. The date and number of items in the group below.

  • Page 116: Working With Photos In Album

    To view photos and videos in list view From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > Pictures. . Folders containing photos and videos shot using the phone camera are displayed at the top. All other folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone are displayed in an alphabetical list.
  • Page 117 To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Crop. To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the squares at the edges disappear, 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 squares at the edges disappear, then drag the corner accordingly.

  • Page 118: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 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 •...

  • Page 119: Viewing Your Online Albums

    Search a location on the map. Switch to globe view. View menu options. A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos.
  • Page 120 Overview of Online tab Active online service. Name of an online album. Number of items in the online album. Refresh. View menu options. To view photos from online services in Album Make sure you are signed in to the relevant online service, for example, Facebook™.

  • Page 121: Playing Video Content In Movies

    Playing video content in Movies Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved on your phone. 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 122 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 your phone has an active data connection.

  • Page 123: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved to your phone on other devices such as, for example, a TV, a computer, or a tablet. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your phone in order for content to be shared.

  • Page 124: Playing Files On A Digital Media Renderer Device

    To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices Connect your phone to a Wi-Fi® network. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap My music to open the music library. Press , then tap Media server. To turn on the Share content function, drag the slider.
  • Page 125 render, or play, content received from your phone. A DMR device can be, for example, a TV with DLNA function, or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher. The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used. Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information.

  • Page 126: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology

    Bluetooth™ wireless technology Use the Bluetooth™ function to send files to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your phone and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections work better within a 10 meter (33 foot) range, with no solid objects in between.

  • Page 127: 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 128 To receive items using Bluetooth™ Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your phone. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.

  • Page 129: 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 130: 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 131: Connecting Your Phone To A Tv Set

    Connecting your phone to a TV set Connect your phone to a TV set and start viewing content saved in your phone on a larger screen. When you connect your phone to the TV set, the TV launcher application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your phone on TVs and other devices.

  • Page 132: 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 133: 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 134: Backup And Restore Application

    Backup and restore application Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to a memory card or a USB storage device. 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: •...

  • Page 135: Managing Backup Records

    To select the data types to restore From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Back up & restore. Tap Select data type under Restore. Select the data types that you want to restore. To restore phone content Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup will get deleted during a restore procedure.

  • Page 136: 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 137: 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 138 To create a screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN. Enter a numeric PIN. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your PIN. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.

  • Page 139: 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 140 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 141: Phone Settings Overview

    Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or add the Wi-Fi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth™ on or off, search for available Bluetooth™ devices, and make your phone visible or invisible to other Bluetooth™...
  • Page 142 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. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode when USB connections are active. About phone View information about your phone, such as the model number, firmware version, phone number and signal.

  • Page 143: 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 LTE is available NFC is activated 3G is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status...
  • Page 144 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 145: 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 146 Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited™ application to access millions of songs over a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi® connection. Optimise phone settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Setup guide application to learn about basic functions and to get help setting up the phone.

  • Page 147: 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 148: 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 149: 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 150: 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 151: 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 152: Index

    Index recording videos ..........110 accounts ..............14 screen ............103 Exchange Active Sync® ........14 self-portraits ..........104 Facebook™ .............14 settings ..........105, 111 Google™ ............14 smile detection ..........105 adjusting volume .............93 smile shutter ..........105 Airplane mode ............35 taking photos ........103, 104, 105 alarm ................72 using the flash ..........104 Album ..............114 video ..............110...
  • Page 153 filter micro SIM card events in Timescape™ ........61 inserting ............11 fixed dialling ............44 removing ............12 flash Microsoft® Exchange synchronisation ....77 using when taking photos ......104 Flight mode - See Airplane mode ......35 settings ............36 FM radio Mobile BRAVIA® Engine ........114 favourites ............101 movies ..............121 selecting a channel ........100...
  • Page 154 using as ............117 messaging ............36 viewing ........104, 114, 115, 116 MMS ..............36 viewing on a map ..........118 quick settings ..........26 viewing same location ........105 still camera ............105 zooming ............116 Timescape™ ...........62 PIN .................136 video camera ..........111 playing setup guide ..............13 music ...............92 sharing playlists ..............97...
  • Page 155 status update ..........61 Timescape™ Friends ........64 Timescape™ Share ........64, 65 wireless networks ..........132 update status ...............61 updating phone .............139 zoom ..............104 usage info ..............37 zooming USB connection ............129 photos ............116 using the equaliser ..........93 vibration .............34, 72 video albums viewing ............114 video camera .........103, 110, 111 recording videos ..........110 settings ............111...

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