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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ LT28i...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information..............6 Android™ – what and why?............7 Applications..................7 Getting started................8 Assembly....................8 Turning the phone on and off ............10 Screen lock..................11 Setup guide..................11 Accounts and services..............12 Getting to know your phone............13 Phone overview.................13 Using the keys..................14 Battery....................14 Using the touchscreen..............16 Home screen..................18 Accessing and using applications............20 Status and notifications..............22...
  • Page 3 Sharing your contacts...............41 Backing up contacts.................42 Messaging...................43 Using text and multimedia messaging..........43 Text and multimedia message options..........44 E-mail..................46 Using e-mail..................46 Using email accounts................49 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........49 Google Talk™ ................51 Timescape™................52 Timescape™ main view..............52 Using Timescape™................52 Timescape™ settings................54 Timescape™...
  • Page 4 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............73 Web browser................74 Toolbar.....................74 Browsing the web................74 Navigating web pages...............75 Managing bookmarks...............75 Managing text and images..............76 Multiple windows................76 Downloading from the web...............77 Browser settings................77 Music...................79 Protecting your hearing..............79 Copying media files to your memory card .........79 Using the music player ..............79 Using the FM radio..............85 FM radio overview................85 Using your favorite radio channels.............85...
  • Page 5 Google Maps™................111 Using Google Maps™ to get directions...........111 Backing up and restoring phone content......112 Types of content you can back up..........112 Locking and protecting your phone........113 IMEI number...................113 SIM card protection................113 Setting a screen lock...............114 Updating your phone...............116 Updating your phone wirelessly............116 Updating your phone using a USB cable connection.......116 Phone settings overview............118 Status and notification icons overview........119...

  • Page 6: 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 7: Android™ - What And Why

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

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Assembly To remove the top cover • Using your thumbs, slide off the cover on the top of the phone. To insert the memory card and the micro SIM card Turn off your phone and remove the top cover from the back of the phone, then insert the memory card into its slot on the left side, with the gold-colored contacts facing down.
  • Page 9 To remove the memory card Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. Remove the top cover, then press against the edge of the memory card and release it. Draw the card outward to remove it. To remove the micro SIM card Turn off your phone and remove the top cover, then pull out the micro SIM card holder.

  • Page 10: Turning The Phone On And Off

    To attach the top cover Place the top cover over the top back of the phone, then fit it into the slots. Slide the top cover downward. You hear a sound when the cover locks into place. Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone Make sure the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the phone for the first time.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Accounts And Services

    Accounts and services Sign in to your online service accounts from your phone and benefit from a range of services. Combine services and get even more out of them. For example, collect contacts from your Google™ and Facebook™ accounts and integrate them into your phonebook, so you have everything in one place.

  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1. Proximity sensor 11. Back key 2. Headset connector 12. Home key 3. Ear speaker 13. Menu key 4. Front camera lens 14. Touchscreen 5. Notification LED (Battery status) 15. HDMI™ connector 6. Power key 16.

  • Page 14: Using The Keys

    Using the keys Menu • Open a list of options available in the current screen or application Home • Go to the Home screen from any application or screen • Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications Back •...

  • Page 15: 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. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 16: 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 17 • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the Web. Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides.

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    To flick To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the • screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your phone includes a light sensor and a proximity sensor.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Accessing And Using Applications

    To rename a folder Tap the folder to open it. Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. Enter the new folder name and tap Done. To move an item on the 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 the new location.

  • Page 21: Opening And Closing Applications

    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. To share an application from your Application screen From your Home screen, tap Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag the item to...

  • Page 22: Status And Notifications

    To move an application on the Application screen Open the Application screen, then tap Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location. to exit edit mode. You can only move your applications when is selected.

  • Page 23: Phone Settings Menu

    To open the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. • To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward. To open a running application from the Notification panel • From the Notification panel, tap the icon for the running application to open it. To clear the Notification panel •...

  • Page 24: Typing Text

    Typing text You can select from a number of keyboards and input methods to type text containing letters, numbers and other characters. On-screen keyboard Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically. You can also open this keyboard by touching a text field.
  • Page 25 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 26: Using The Phonepad

    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 27: Adjusting The Volume

    To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad 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 > Portrait keyboard, then select an option. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.

  • Page 28: Customizing Your Phone

    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 When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down. •...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: Using A Headset With Your Phone

    Formatting the memory card You can format the memory card in your phone, for example, to free up memory. This means that you erase all data on the card. All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backups of everything you want to save before formatting the memory card.

  • Page 32: Turning Off Data Traffic

    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 33: Data Roaming

    Data roaming Depending on your service provider, 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 synchronization requests.

  • Page 34: Calling

    Calling Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without the SIM card inserted, if you are within range of a network. To make an emergency call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone.

  • Page 35: Voicemail

    To 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 36: Multiple Calls

    Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call. To activate or deactivate call waiting From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 37: Call Settings

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

  • Page 38: Contacts

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

  • Page 39: 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/support/contacts. Transferring contacts using synchronization accounts Your phone works with popular online synchronization accounts such as Google Sync™, ®...

  • Page 40: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears in the list.

  • Page 41: Communicating With Your Contacts

    To link contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact you want to link with another contact, then tap Link contact. From the list that appears, tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then tap OK to confirm.

  • Page 42: Backing Up Contacts

    To send several contacts at once From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Send contacts. Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts. Tap Send, then tap OK to confirm. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 43: Messaging

    Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your phone using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos. The number of characters you can send in a single text message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.

  • Page 44: 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 sender's number From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation.
  • Page 45 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 46: E-Mail

    E-mail Use the Email application in your phone to send and receive emails through your regular email account or through your corporate account. Or you can do both. Your phone can handle several email accounts at the same time. You can set up these accounts to run through one combined inbox, or through separate inboxes.
  • Page 47 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 48 To forward an e-mail 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 49: 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 50 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 51: 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 52: 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 53 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 54: 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 55: Timescape™ Friends 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 56: Timescape™ Share Widget

    Open this tab to show the friends you are following and add other friends 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™...

  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: Playnow™ Service

    PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: Getting Organized

    Getting organized Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronize your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronizing data on your phone on page 64. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.

  • Page 64: Synchronizing Data On Your Phone

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

  • Page 65: Synchronizing 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 66: Synchronizing 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 synchronize data automatically. Tap Add account > Facebook. Follow the registration wizard to create a Facebook™...
  • Page 67 To set a synchronization interval From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account. Tap Account settings. Tap Sync interval and select an interval option. To remove a SyncML™ account from your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...

  • Page 68: Connecting To Wireless Networks

    Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your phone using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and access cheaper call and data rates. If your company or organization has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network with your phone.
  • Page 69 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 70 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 71 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 72: 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 you want to view.

  • Page 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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 77: Downloading From The Web

    To open a new browser window When the Browser is open, press Tap New window. 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.
  • Page 78 Auto-fitting web pages The auto-fit option makes it easier for you to read large websites with text and images, such as news sites. For example, if you zoom in on a web page when auto-fit is enabled, 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.

  • Page 79: Music

    Music Get the most out of your music player. Listen to and organize music, audio books and podcasts that you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the music player, you can use the Media Go™ application.

  • Page 80: Music Player Overview

    Music player overview Browse the music on your memory card Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins from Google Play™ Album art (if available) Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind Play/Pause button Progress indicator –...
  • Page 81 To view the current play queue • While a track is playing in the music player, tap the album art and then tap To minimize the music player • When the music player is playing, press to go to the previous screen, or press to go to the Home screen.

  • Page 82: Using My Music To Organize Your Tracks

    Browse the music on your memory card Picture of the currently playing artist (if available) Search all tracks saved on your phone Browse your music by artist Categorize your music using SensMe™ channels Browse your favorite playlists Browse all playlists Browse audio by track Browse by album Using My music to organize your tracks...

  • Page 83: Music Player Widget

    Playing music in random order You can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, a playlist you have created yourself, or an album. To play tracks in random order In the music player, tap MY MUSIC. and browse to an album or playlist.
  • Page 84 To add the music player widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add > Widgets. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 85: Using The Fm Radio

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

  • Page 86: Making A New Search For Radio Channels

    To save a channel as a favorite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favorite. , then select Enter a name for the channel, then press Save. To remove a channel as a favorite When the radio is open, tap next to the channel you want to remove.

  • Page 87: 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. You can take regular 2D photos or you can shoot 3D photos in 3D Sweep Panorama™ mode and Sweep Multi Angle™...

  • Page 88: 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 toward the subject. To activate auto focus, touch and hold a spot on the screen.

  • Page 89: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To take a photo using face detection When the camera is open and Face detection is set, point the camera at your subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is framed. Tap the frame you want to select for focus. Do not tap if you want the camera to select focus automatically.
  • Page 90 To customize the still camera settings panel When the camera is open, press to display all settings. Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position. If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled. Still camera settings overview Scene recognition The camera determines which scene is most suitable.
  • Page 91 Center Adjust the exposure to the center of the image. Average Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image. Spot Adjust 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 color balance according to the lighting conditions.
  • Page 92 Sports Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes 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 93 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 sec.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

  • Page 94: 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 95 To record a video by tapping the on-screen button Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, press Tap Capturing method, then select On-screen button if it is not already selected. Point the camera toward the subject. to start recording.

  • Page 96: Focus Mode

    Beach and snow Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed videos Sports Use for videos of fast moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring. Party Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight.
  • Page 97 Self-timer With the self timer you can record a video without holding the phone. Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.

  • Page 98: Viewing Photos And Videos In Gallery

    Connecting your phone to a computer on page 106. 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. BRAVIA® ENGINE is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.

  • Page 99: 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 100: Working With Photos In Gallery

    To work with batches of photos or videos in Gallery From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Gallery. Open the album containing the content that you want to work with. To activate selection mode, touch and hold one of the items that you want to work with.

  • Page 101: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To use a photo as wallpaper When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Set as > Wallpaper. Crop the photo, if required. Tap Save. To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press In the toolbar, tap More >...
  • Page 102 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. Alternatively, you can tap To adjust the volume of a video •...

  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 105 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 106: 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 107: Transferring Files Using Media Transfer Mode Via Wi-Fi

    To transfer data between a computer and phone memory card using MSC mode Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. SD card connected appears in the status bar. Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait until your phone's memory card appears as an external disk in Microsoft®...

  • Page 108: Pc Companion

    To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity. Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under Trusted devices. Tap Disconnect. To remove a pairing with another device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 109: Connecting Your Phone To A Tv Set

    The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions on your phone screen to view your media files on the TV. You may need to purchase a TypeD HDMI™ cable separately. For best results, use a Sony IM-820 cable. To view instructions on using a TV remote control with your phone Drag the status bar downward to open the Notification panel while the HDMI™...

  • Page 110: 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 111: 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 112: 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 memory card 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: •...

  • Page 113: 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 •...

  • Page 114: 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 115 To create a screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > PIN. Enter a numeric PIN and tap Continue. Confirm you PIN and tap OK. To disable the screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 116: 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 117 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. Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Launch the PC Companion application. After a few moments, PC Companion detects your phone and searches for new phone software.

  • Page 118: Phone Settings Overview

    Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalize 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 119: 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 120 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 121: 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 122: 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. •...

  • Page 123: No Battery Charging Icon Appears When Phone Starts Charging

    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 124: 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 125: 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 126: Index

    Index changing music tracks ..........80 accounts ..............12 charging ..............14 Exchange Active Sync® ........12 chat ................51 Facebook™ .............12 conference calls ............36 Google™ ............12 contacts ..............38 adjusting volume .............80 back up ............42 albums copy ..............42 deleting ............100 favorite .............41 Android™ ..............7 joining contact information ......40 animated wallpaper ..........20 picture .............40 answering service ............35...
  • Page 127 geotagging adjusting volume ..........80 of photos ............89 changing music tracks ........80 Gesture input ............25 copying to memory card .........79 Gmail™ ..............49 copying to/from a computer ......79 Google Latitude™ ..........111 creating playlists ..........83 Google Maps™ .............111 deleting ............81 Google Play™ ............57 download music information ......82 Google Talk™...
  • Page 128 viewing same location ........89 silent mode ..............27 zooming ............100 SIM card ..............113 PIN .................113 exporting contacts to ........42 playing slideshow ..............100 music ...............79 smile detection ............89 playlists ..............83 SOS See emergency numbers adding a track ..........83 status ..............119 creating ............83 bar ..............22 deleting playlists ..........83 still camera ..............87...
  • Page 129 buying videos ..........60 creating an account .........60 menu overview ..........60, 61 notifications .............61 renting videos ..........60 watching a video ..........61 videos ..............101 adjusting volume ...........102 copying to/from a computer ......79 deleting ............102 fast forwarding and rewinding .......102 pausing ............102 playing ............101 recording ...........94, 95 sending ............102 sharing ............102...

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