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- Page 1 X10 mini pro Extended User guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Conference calls................27 Call settings..................27 Contacts ..................29 Contact details screen..............30 Favourites ..................31 Messaging...................32 SMS and MMS.................32 Email....................34 Google Talk™ ..................35 Sony Ericsson Timescape™............37 The Timescape™ start screen............37 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Page 3 Applications and content............41 PlayNow™..................41 Android™ Market................43 Managing applications..............43 Copyright-protected content.............44 Getting organised...............45 Calendar...................45 Notes....................47 Alarm clock..................47 Synchronising................49 Sony Ericsson Sync................49 Google™ sync..................50 Wi-Fi™..................51 Before using Wi-Fi™.................51 Wi-Fi™ network status..............51 Advanced Wi-Fi™ settings..............52 Web browser................54 Before using the web................54 Browsing the web................54 Toolbar.....................55 Browser settings................56...
- Page 4 Videos ..................67 Using the video player...............67 YouTube™..................68 Camera..................69 Viewfinder and camera controls............69 Using the camera................69 Camera album................73 Sharing photos and videos..............74 Location services...............75 Using GPS technology..............75 Google Maps™.................75 Getting driving directions..............76 Locking and protecting your phone.........77 IMEI number..................77 SIM card protection................77 Screen unlock pattern...............78 Updating your phone..............79 Updating your phone wirelessly............79...
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Page 5: Getting Started
Getting started 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 6: Starting Your Phone For The First Time
Sony Ericsson account. This way you can transfer information from your old phone to the Sony Ericsson account, and then transfer it to your new phone. You can set up a Sony Ericsson account from the Sony Ericsson Sync application in your phone, or by going to www.sonyericsson.com/user from your computer. -
Page 7: Turning The Phone On And Off
For example, you need to know if the account type is POP3 or IMAP. Sony Ericsson Timescape™ settings Sony Ericsson Timescape™ collects all the communication events at one place and keeps you updated with messages, missed calls from your contacts and friends in Facebook™... - Page 8 To lock the screen Press • This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Page 9: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting to know your phone Phone overview Sensors Ear speaker Notification LED Touch screen Back key Home key Menu key Keyboard Power key/screen lock 3.5 mm headset connector Camera lens Camera light Volume key Camera key Speaker Strap hole Connector for charger/USB cable Charging the battery The phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. -
Page 10: Sim Card
To charge the phone using the power adapter Connect the phone to a power outlet using the USB cable and the power adapter. • To charge the phone using a computer Connect the phone to a USB port on a computer using the USB cable included in the phone kit. -
Page 11: Stereo Portable Handsfree
To format the memory card From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Settings > SD card, USB Mass Storage & phone storage > Unmount SD card. After you have unmounted the memory card, tap Format SD card > Erase everything. -
Page 12: 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 13: Notification Icons
GPRS available Edge available 3G available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading Edge data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated Airplane mode is activated Headset connected The Bluetooth function is activated Connected to another Bluetooth device SIM card is locked Phone microphone is mute... -
Page 14: Using The Touch Screen
Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding on Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications Using the touch screen To open or highlight an item • Tap the item. To mark or unmark options • Tap the relevant checkbox or in some cases the right side of the list option, to mark or unmark an option. -
Page 15: Notification Panel
To scroll • Drag up or down to scroll. • Flick to scroll quickly. You can wait for the scrolling to come to a stop or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Lists You can browse through alphabetical lists by using the index icon. 11:37 M M M M M M To use the index icon... -
Page 16: Home Screen
To open the Notification panel 20 January 2010 11:37 No notification January 7, 2010 Janu anuar • Drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel • Press • Drag the Notification panel upwards. To open a running application from the Notification panel From the Home screen, drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel. -
Page 17: Applications Panes
To view the extended Home screen Drag your finger to the sides of the screen. • To change the Home screen wallpaper Press Tap Change wallpaper. Select an option. To add widgets to the Home screen Press Tap Arrange widgets. Flick through the horizontal list of widgets and tap Add widget. -
Page 18: Applications Overview
To browse the applications panes From the applications panes, flick right or left. • To create a new applications pane From the Home screen, press Tap Arrange icons. Touch and hold an item in the last pane until it vibrates and then drag it to the right. Press to exit the edit mode. -
Page 19: Recently Used Applications Window
Photo fun Edit your photos Timer Counts down time Stopwatch Keep track of time Sony Ericsson Sync Synchronise your contacts, calendar and more using SonyEricsson.com Timescape™ Keeps track of all daily communication events, in the phone and in your online services... -
Page 20: Time And Date
Time and date You can change the time and date in your phone. To set the date From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Set date. to adjust the date. -
Page 21: Screen Settings
To set the vibrating alert From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Settings > Sound & display. Mark the Phone vibrate checkbox. Screen settings Orientation When you open the keyboard, the screen orientation changes automatically from portrait to landscape view. You can also set the phone to stay in portrait orientation by disabling the automatic orientation setting. -
Page 22: Internet And Messaging Settings
Internet and messaging settings For most mobile phone networks and operators, settings for messaging and Internet will be preinstalled or downloaded to your phone the first time you turn on the phone with a SIM card inserted. If not, you can go to www.sonyericsson.com/support from your computer to download the settings to your phone. -
Page 23: Entering Text
Data roaming Depending on your network operator, it might be possible to allow mobile data connections via 2G/3G outside of your home network (roaming). Please note that data transmission charges may apply. Contact your network operator for more information. Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home network without any notification, for example, when sending search and synchronisation requests. - Page 24 To use the landscape keypad When the keypad is available, turn the phone sideways. • Landscape mode must be supported by the application you are using and your settings must be set to auto rotate for the keypad to function in landscape. To change writing language using the on-screen keypad When you enter text, tap the language icon in the upper right corner.
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Page 25: 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 the Home screen, tap Enter the emergency number and tap... -
Page 26: Voicemail
To enter numbers during a call During a call, tap . A keypad appears. Enter numbers. To mute the ringtone for an incoming call • When you receive the call, tap Recent calls In the call log, you can view missed , received and dialled calls. -
Page 27: Conference Calls
To answer a second call and end the ongoing call When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Replace. • To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Answer. To make a second call Enter the number of the recipient and tap If the recipient answers, the first call is put on hold. -
Page 28: Fixed Dialling Numbers
To show or hide your phone number From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Settings > Call settings > GSM call settings > Caller ID. Select an option. Fixed Dialling Numbers If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDN) to restrict outgoing and incoming calls. -
Page 29: Contacts
Contacts In the Contacts application, you can enter information for your personal contacts, for example, phone numbers and email addresses. When you view a contact, you get quick access to all communication with that contact. If you have a synchronisation service account, you can synchronise your phone contacts with the account contacts. -
Page 30: Contact Details Screen
Contact details screen Ellen Ackland Mobile 08705 237 237 Address Contact picture The contact is a favourite Phone number of the contact Infinite button for access to all communication in Timescape™ The contact is linked to a web service contact Send a text or multimedia message to the contact Edit the contact To edit a contact... -
Page 31: Favourites
To add a contact picture From the Home screen, tap Tap the contact you want to add a picture to. Scroll down and tap Edit. If you want to select a picture from the camera album, tap Photos and select a photo. -
Page 32: Messaging
Messaging SMS and MMS Before using SMS and MMS You can send 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 33 To view messages saved on the SIM card From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Messaging > SIM messages. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Page 34: Email
For example, you need to know if the account type is POP3 or IMAP. To remove the email account from your phone From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Email. Tap Uninstall account > OK. Using email To create and send an email message From the Home screen, drag upwards. -
Page 35: Google Talk
To change the email account settings From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Email. Select an option. Google™ email If you have a Google™ account, you can use it with the Gmail™ application in your phone. - Page 36 To start Google Talk™ From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Google Talk. To set up Google Talk™ If you have already set up a Google™ account in your phone, you will not have to set up Google Talk™...
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Page 37: Sony Ericsson Timescape
Sony Ericsson Timescape™ Sony Ericsson Timescape™ revolutionises your social experience by collecting all your communications into one view. Every event – Facebook or Twitter updates, text and multimedia messages, missed calls – appears as a tile in a chronological flow on the screen. - Page 38 Tile icons The following icons on a tile indicate a type of event. When you are previewing a tile, you can tap the icon or the tile to view the related event. A missed call A text or multimedia message A Twitter update from a friend A Facebook update from a friend To update your Facebook or Twitter status in Timescape™...
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Page 39: Timescape™ Settings
To change the events displayed in Timescape™ From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Timescape™ settings > Select content. Tap the desired checkboxes, then tap Done. If you are not logged in to a web service you want to select, tap the service and enter your login details. -
Page 40: Timescape™ Widget
Timescape™ widget For quick access, the Timescape™ widget can be added on the Home screen. See Home screen on page 16. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. -
Page 41: Applications And Content
Applications and content You can download applications and content from the PlayNow™ application and the Android™ Market application store. Before you download make sure that you have a memory card in your phone. The applications you download are saved in the applications panes and recently used applications windows. - Page 42 To browse music From the PlayNow screen, tap Music. Browse music by chart or by category. If you choose the Top charts option, you get a list view of the top tracks. If you choose a category, you get a list view of the latest and most popular albums in that category.
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Page 43: Android™ Market
From the PlayNow™ screen, tap My Account. Tap the Edit tab to change your account details. You can edit or delete your credit card details and account. To view your downloads From the PlayNow™ screen, press Tap Downloads. The list of your downloaded content is displayed in chronological order. -
Page 44: Copyright-Protected Content
To clear all data for an application Before you clear all data for an installed application, make sure you have backed up all application related content that you want to keep. From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Settings. Tap Applications >... -
Page 45: Getting Organised
Getting organised Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. For more information on entering text, see Entering text on page 23. To open the Calendar application From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Calendar. When you open the Calendar application for the first time, it opens in month view. -
Page 46: Synchronising Your Calendar
Press Synchronising your calendar If you have a Sony Ericsson account or a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising on page 49. If you synchronise with Google Calendar™ and have access to multiple shared calendars in Google Calendar™, all appointments from all of the shared calendars will appear in the calendar... -
Page 47: Notes
Notes You can use the Notes application to write short messages and lists. You can also set reminders for notes you enter. To add a note From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Notes. Tap Add note, enter some text and tap Done. If you want to set a reminder, tap . - Page 48 To deactivate an alarm From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Alarm. Drag the slider button to the left to grey out the alarm clock icon. The alarm is now deactivated. To activate an existing alarm From the Home screen, drag upwards.
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Page 49: Synchronising
Internet connection. A Sony Ericsson account can be created and set up from your phone, or you can create one at www.sonyericsson.com/user. Sony Ericsson Sync can be set up to connect to any SyncML™ service. -
Page 50: Google™ Sync
To set a synchronisation interval in Sony Ericsson Sync From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Sony Ericsson Sync. Tap the name of the synchronisation service you want to edit. Mark the Sync interval checkbox and set the synchronisation interval. -
Page 51: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi™ Using Wi-Fi™ you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. Before using Wi-Fi™ To be able to browse the Internet using a Wi-Fi™ connection you need to search for and connect to an available Wi-Fi network and then open the Internet browser. The signal strength of the Wi-Fi network may differ depending on your phone's location. -
Page 52: Advanced Wi-Fi™ Settings
To scan for Wi-Fi™ networks manually From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Settings > Wireless controls > Wi-Fi settings. Press Tap Scan . The phone scans for Wi-Fi™ networks and displays them in the Wi- Fi networks section. Tap a Wi-Fi™... - Page 53 To set up a static IP address From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Settings > Wireless controls > Wi-Fi settings. Press Tap Advanced Mark the Use static IP checkbox. Tap and enter the information needed for your Wi-Fi™ network: •...
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Page 54: Web Browser
Web browser Before using the web Your phone allows you to access the Internet using a Wi-Fi connection, or using a 2G/3G mobile data connection. To access the Internet with your phone using a 2G/3G mobile data connection, you need a phone subscription that includes data transmission and settings to use a 2G/3G mobile data connection. -
Page 55: Toolbar
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. Toolbar When you press the key, the following options appear: Open a web page or perform a search Open multiple windows... -
Page 56: Browser Settings
Tap Downloads to view a list of your downloaded files. Browser settings To change the browser settings From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Browser. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. -
Page 57: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer
Connecting your phone to a computer By connecting your phone to a computer you can transfer and handle files such as pictures and music. You may not be allowed to exchange some copyright-protected material. You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable or by using Bluetooth™ wireless technology. -
Page 58: Media Go
To install PC Companion Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Tap Install PC Companion. Computer: PC Companion automatically starts on your computer after a few seconds. Follow the on-screen instructions to install PC Companion. To use PC Companion Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. -
Page 59: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology
Bluetooth™ wireless technology The Bluetooth™ function creates a wireless connection to other Bluetooth™ devices, for example, handsfree devices. A range within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between, is recommended. You must turn on the Bluetooth™ function to communicate with other devices. - Page 60 To connect your phone to another Bluetooth™ device Some Bluetooth™ devices, for example, most Bluetooth™ headsets, require you to connect to the Bluetooth™ device in order for it to work properly. To connect to another Bluetooth™ device you must first pair it with your phone. From the Home screen, drag upwards.
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Page 61: Music
Music You can browse and listen to your music, audio books and podcasts using the music player. Use the Media Go™ application on your computer to transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 57. - Page 62 To change tracks In the music player, tap • To pause a track • In the music player, tap To fast forward and rewind music • In the music player, touch and hold You can also drag the progress indicator marker right or left. To adjust the audio volume •...
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Page 63: Podcasts
To play smart playlists In the music player, tap Under Smart playlists, tap a playlist. Tap a track to play it. To play the most played songs of an artist In the music player, tap and tap an artist. Tap Top tracks. Up to ten tracks by the artist are displayed. Tap a track to play it. - Page 64 TrackID™ technology in a quiet area. You can purchase tracks you find using TrackID™ technology. If you cannot use TrackID™ technology, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 80. The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/ regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
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Page 65: Fm Radio
FM radio You can browse and listen to FM radio stations, and save them as favourites. You can listen to the radio either through a portable handsfree or headphones, or through the speaker in the phone. You have to connect a portable handsfree or headphones, as they work as the antenna for the FM radio. -
Page 66: Making A New Search For Radio Channels
To save a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite. To remove a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove as a favourite. -
Page 67: Videos
Videos You can browse and view your videos using the video player. Videos that you have recorded using the phone camera are found in the camera album. The video player can also play streaming videos. Streaming videos can be started by tapping a link on a web page you are viewing in the web browser. -
Page 68: Youtube
YouTube™ You can watch videos in your phone by using the YouTube™ application. You can search for videos or upload your own videos. The YouTube™ application and the YouTube™ service are not supported in all countries/ regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. To view streaming content in the YouTube™... -
Page 69: Camera
Camera You can take a photo or record a video by pressing the camera key. Before taking a photo, you can improve it by using the Scenes feature. You can use the flash or the light when shooting or recording. You can share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service. -
Page 70: Using The Still Camera
To turn on or off geotagging From the Home screen, drag upwards. Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Camera > Geotagging. Tap the check box to turn geotagging on or off. Improving photos with Scenes Before you take a photo, you can set up the camera for common situations using pre- programmed scenes. -
Page 71: Using The Video Camera
Use when taking landscape photos at night or in poorly lit environments (without the flash). Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface Macro Use for situations when you want to use auto focus for extreme close-up photos Sports Use for photos of fast-moving objects. - Page 72 To record a video suitable for multimedia messages (MMS) Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, tap Tap the video format icon at the bottom right of the viewfinder. Tap For MMS. Press the camera key to start recording. The recording time of this video format is limited and is most suited for sending in multimedia messages.
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Page 73: Camera Album
Camera album You can browse and view photos and videos recorded by your camera using Album. You can share photos and videos, and use photos as wallpaper and contact pictures. Use the Media Go™ application on your computer to transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. -
Page 74: Sharing Photos And Videos
To crop a photo When the crop frame appears, touch and hold the edge of the frame to adjust it. When crop arrows appear, drag inward to or outward from the centre of the crop frame to resize it. To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the frame, then drag it to the desired position. -
Page 75: Location Services
GPS it may take up to 10 minutes before your location is found. If you cannot use some GPS features, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 80. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services. -
Page 76: Getting Driving Directions
The Wisepilot™ application guides you to your destination using voice instructions. A trial version of the Wisepilot application may be included in the phone. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services including but not limited to turn-by-turn navigational services. -
Page 77: Locking And Protecting Your Phone
Locking and protecting your phone IMEI number Keep a copy of your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number in case your phone is stolen. To view your IMEI number • You can find the IMEI number under the battery. To view your IMEI number in the phone From the Home screen, drag upwards. -
Page 78: Screen Unlock Pattern
Screen unlock pattern You can secure your data by locking the screen or by using a screen unlock pattern every time your phone is turned on or every time it is activated from sleep mode. To create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, drag upwards. -
Page 79: Updating Your Phone
Companion. You can also update your phone using the Sony Ericsson Update service application. You need a USB cable and an Internet-connected PC. To learn how to download and use Sony Ericsson Update service, go to www.sonyericsson.com/updateservice. To download software updates using a USB cable Do not disconnect the USB cable when updating your phone as this may corrupt the content. -
Page 80: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Common questions 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 81: Error Messages
The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service center. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. -
Page 82: Legal Information
Sony Ericsson does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content. -
Page 83: Index
Index download activating the screen ..........7 applications and content .........41 adjusting volume .............62 Internet settings ..........22 alarm ................47 driving directions .............76 Android market ............43 DRM ................44 answering service ............26 settings ............44 applications .............41 managing ............43 email ................34 overview ............18 Google™ ............35 audio settings ............35 adjusting volume ..........62... - Page 84 locks add to contact ..........31 pattern .............78 adding the geographical position ....70 screen ..............78 cropping ............74 unlock ..............78 deleting ............73 sharing ............70, 74 taking ...............70 mail See email taking using scenes .........71 Media Go™ .............58 uploading to web album ........74 messages using as a contact picture .......73 multimedia ............32...
- Page 85 MMS ..........72 SMS .................32 sharing .............74 settings ............33 viewing ............71 Social networking ............37 watching on YouTube™ ........68 Sony Ericsson Sync ..........49 viewfinder ..............69 SOS See emergency numbers viewing status bar ..............12 photos ............70, 73 still camera ............69, 70 videos recorded using the camera ....71...