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Sony Xperia Z 16GB 4G Black

1. Use the Facebook application to engage in social networking with friends family members and colleagues around the world Browse and listen to FM radio stations Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos Use the Gmail application to read write and organize email messages Search for information in your device and on the web 117 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use View your current location find other locations and calculate routes using Google Maps Go to Google Play to download free and paid applications for your device Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages Use the Movies application to play videos in your device and share content with your friends Use the WALKMAN application to organize and play music audio books and podcasts View news stories and weather forecasts Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial function Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos Optimize settings to suit your own requirements Use the Hangouts application to chat with friends online Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings and get artist album and other info Use YouTube to share and view videos from around the world Use the Support application to access user support in the device For example you can acces
2. gt Mobile networks Tap Access Point Names If you have several available connections the active network connection is indicated by a marked button To add Internet settings manually From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Tap Access Point Names gt Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create Tap APN and enter the access point name Enter all other information required by your network operator When you re done tap then tap Save Usage info For quality purposes Sony Mobile collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your device None of the information gathered includes personal data To allow the sending of usage info Drag the status bar downward then tap Find and tap About phone gt Usage info settings Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked Tap Agree 34 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ROD ON eo ohWwhNh ahwn ROD Controlling data usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi Fi connection during a given period For example you can view the amount of data used by individual applications For data transferred over your mobile data connection you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges Adjusting data usag
3. IP Ingress Protection rating Your device has an IP rating which means it has undergone certified tests to measure its resistance levels to both dust and water The first digit in the two digit IP rating indicates the level of protection against solid objects including dust The second digit indicates how resistant the device is to water Resistance to solid objects and dust IPOX No special protection IP1X Protected against solid objects gt 50 mm in diameter IP2X Protected against solid objects gt 12 5 mm in Resistance to water IPXO No special protection IPX1 Protected against dripping water IPX2 Protected against dripping water when tilted diameter up to 15 degrees from normal position IP3X Protected against solid objects gt 2 5 mm in diameter IPX3 Protected against spraying water IP4X Protected against solid objects gt 1 mm in diameter IPX4 Protected against splashing water IP5X Protected against dust limited ingress no harmful deposit IPX5 Protected against water jet spray IP6X Dust tight IPX6 Protected against heavy jet spray IPX7 Protected against the effects of immersion IPX8 Protected against submersion For more information go to www sonymobile com testresults for more information Legal information SonyC6603 C6602 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company without any warranty Improvements and changes to this
4. 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 gt Call settings gt Additional settings To activate or deactivate call waiting tap Call waiting To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag to the right 41 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use y _ _ To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag to the left To make a second call During an ongoing call tap sss Enter the number of the recipient and tap The first call is put on hold To switch between multiple calls To switch to another call and put the current call on hold tap Switch to this call Conference calls With a conference or multiparty call you can have a joint conversation with two or more people For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call contact your network operator To make a conference call During an ongoing call tap 3 35 Dial the number of the second participant and tap After the second participant answers the first participant is put on hold Tap to add the second participant to the conference call Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more cal
5. Print only for private use oun oB WP NO To share a photo or video with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active To view photos and videos in your device go to your Home screen tap then find and tap Album Tap the photo or video that you want to share Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas touch each other When the devices connect they vibrate and play a short sound A thumbnail of the photo or video appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the receiving device At the same time the item is saved on the receiving device You can also use NFC to share a video from the Movies application To share a web address with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active From your Home screen tap To open the web browser find and tap B Load the web page that you want to share Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas touch each other When the devices connect they vibrate and play a short sound A thumbnail of the web page appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the web page is displayed on the screen of the receiving device Scanning NFC tags
6. Enter your search text then tap Q on the keyboard The search result appears in a list sorted by date Tap the email message that you want to open To view all folders for one email account From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap lt and select the account you want to check Under the account that you want to check select Show all folders To delete an email message In your email inbox mark the checkbox for the message that you want to delete then tap Tap Delete In the email inbox view you can also flick a message to the right to delete it 55 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ahwon ahwnh ou On o N Email account settings To remove an email account from your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email Press then tap Settings Select the account you want to remove Tap Delete account gt OK To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email Tap then tap Settings Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency Tap Inbox check frequency gt Check frequency and select an option 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
7. Tap then tap Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right Tap OK General camera settings Capturing mode settings overview i Superior auto Optimize your settings to suit any scene a Manual Adjust camera settings manually Picture effect Apply effects to photos Sweep Panorama Use this setting to take wide angle panoramic photos Just press the camera key and move the camera steadily from one side to the other Quick launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked Launch only When this setting is activated you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key Launch and capture When this setting is activated you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key Launch and record video When this setting is activated you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key Off Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took them Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger This setting is only available when focus mode is set to touch focus Shutter sound Choose whether to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video Data storage You can cho
8. Tap te Tap s then tap Add recipient and select a contact from the Contacts list If the recipient is not listed as a contact enter the recipient s number manually and tap When you are finished adding recipients tap Done Tap Write message and enter your message text If you want to add a media file tap and select an option To send the message tap Send If you exit a message before sending it gets saved as a draft The conversation gets tagged with the word Draft To read a received message From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap the desired conversation If the message is not yet downloaded tap and hold the message then tap Download message 49 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Ono Ono ou _ hONDM _ On To reply to a message From your Home screen tap then find and tap 3 Tap the conversation containing the message Enter your reply and tap Send To forward a message From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward Touch and hold the message that you want to forward then tap Forward message Tap s then tap Add recipient and select a contact from the Contacts list If the recipient is not listed as a contact enter the contact s number manually and tap When you are finished adding recipients tap Done Edit the messa
9. Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags For example it can scan embedded tags on a poster on a billboard advertisement or beside a product in a retail store You can receive additional information such as a web address To scan an NFC tag Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected Tap the content of the tag to open it To open the tag tap it Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony such as a speaker or a headphone When establishing this kind of connection refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information You may need to have Wi Fi or Bluetooth activated on both devices for the connection to work Bluetooth wireless technology Use the Bluetooth function to send files to other Bluetooth compatible devices or to connect to hands free accessories Turn on the Bluetooth function in your device and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth compatible devices such as computers hands free accessories and phones Bluetooth connections work better within 33 feet 10 meters with no solid objects in between In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth devices Interoperability and compatibility
10. Ramen Burger Bric M Ga Check out the lotest wee Google Add a profile photo Add a profile photoHere YouTube ban 17 SPITO Card Game amp amp amp gt MPY mA To activate the preview pane From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email Tap then tap Settings Tap General gt Preview pane Select an option or a combination of options then tap OK To read email messages using the preview pane Make sure the preview pane is activated Open your email inbox Scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read To view the email message in fullscreen format tap the split bar located between the email list and the email body To return to the regular inbox view tap the split bar again Organizing your email messages To sort your emails From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap lt and select the account that you want to sort then tap Inbox in the drop down menu If you want to sort all your email accounts at once tap then tap Combined inbox Tap then tap Sort Select a sorting option To search for emails From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap and select the name of the account that you want to check then tap Inbox in the drop down menu If you want to search all your email accounts at once tap lt then tap Combined view Tap Q
11. Restoring backed up content using the Backup and restore application When you restore backed up content you must select a backup record to restore from If you have backed up content several times you may have several backup records After you select a backup record you can then select which types of data to restore To restore content from a backup record From your Home screen tap 33 Find and tap Back up amp restore Tap Restore Select the record that you want to restore from then tap Restore now Enter the password for the backup record then tap OK Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup will get deleted during a restore procedure Managing backup records You can delete or rename records of the backups that you make using the Backup amp restore function To rename a backup record From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Back up amp restore Press then tap Manage backup records Select the backup record that you want to rename Tap 9 Enter a new name and tap Rename To delete backup records From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Back up amp restore Press then tap Manage backup records Select the backup record that you want to delete or tap v if you want to delete all records Tap gt Delete Resetting your device You can reset your device to its original settings with or without deleting all of your personal
12. To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen TV Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function Your device Drag the status bar downward then tap Find and tap Xperia Connectivity gt Screen mirroring Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select a device When using screen mirroring do not cover the Wi Fi antenna area of your device Connecting your device in a car using MirrorLink MirrorLink is a protocol that lets your device communicate via USB cable with a MirrorLink certified infotainment system in a car Once everything is hooked up you 98 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BWP 4 can use the buttons in the center console or the buttons on the steering wheel to control your device which also gets charged during connection If the connection between your device and the infotainment system is not established successfully you may need to start MirrorLink manually or check if the USB ports are connected correctly by cable Protected data is not made available via MirrorLink To start MirrorLink manually Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system using a USB cable From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Start MirrorLink Tap OK Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader application About scanning with the
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14. then tap Tap Security gt MyXperia gt Activate Mark the checkbox then tap Accept Support application To access the Support application Find and tap the required support item Recycling your device Got an old device lying around the house Why not recycle it By doing so you will help us reuse its materials and components and you ll protect the environment too Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www sonymobile corvrecycle 115 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Reference Status and notification icons overview Status icons The following status icons may appear on your screen all call tll G Ht E TL LTE 3G HN G tt E tt 3G tt a il W V a 4l Bal 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 Network is available Sending and downloading data STAMINA mode is activated Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign in or synchronization A Wi Fi
15. Album gt My albums gt Faces All photos on your device get analyzed and grouped in the Unnamed faces folder accordingly To name a face In the Faces tile tap the Unnamed faces folder then browse to the Other faces folder and choose the face that you want to name Tap Add name Type a name then tap Done gt Add as new person To edit a face name When you are viewing a face in full screen view tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Edit name tags Tap OK Tap the name of the face that you want to edit Edit the name then tap Done gt Add as new person Editing photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you ve taken with your camera For example you can change the light effects After you save the edited photo the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device To edit a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap G To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap R If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap 4 gt Crop Tap to select an option 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 ed
16. In the options menu tap Power off Tap OK It may take a while for the device to shut down To force the device to restart Press and hold down both the volume up key and the power key for five seconds After your device vibrates once release the keys The device restarts automatically Locking and unlocking the screen When your device 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 touch screen when you are not using it 11 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To activate the screen Briefly press the power key To unlock the screen Place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down There are several ways to unlock the screen For more information see Setting a screen lock on page 113 To lock the screen When the screen is active briefly press the power key Setup guide The first time you start your device a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings sign in to some accounts and personalize your device For example if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account you can sign in to it and start enjoying music videos and games from the Sony Entertainment Network on your device Or you can create a new account directly on your device You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu Sony Entertainment Network
17. Start This application requires a cellular or Wi Fi network connection To delete a song Open the WALKMAN home screen then browse to the song you want to delete Touch and hold the song title then tap Delete You can also delete albums this way Playlists On the WALKMAN home screen you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device 59 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use _ On e BOND y To create your own playlists Open the WALKMAN home screen To add an artist album or a song to a playlist touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or song In the menu that opens tap Add to gt Create new playlist Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK You can also tap the album art and then tap to create a new playlist To add songs to a playlist Open the WALKMAN home screen Browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist then touch and hold the song or the album title Tap Add to Tap the name of the playlist you want to add the album or song to The album or song is added to the playlist To play your own playlists Open the WALKMAN home screen then tap Playlists Under Playlists tap a playlist Tap a song to play it To remove a song from a playlist In a playlist touch and hold the title of the song you want to delete Tap Delete from playlist from the list that a
18. Tap any album to view its content then tap a photo in the album Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video To view and add comments to online album content When viewing a photo from an online album tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap E to view the comments Enter your comments in the input field then tap Post To Like a photo or video on Facebook While viewing a photo or video from one of your Facebook albums tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap j to show that you Like the item on Facebook Viewing your photos on a map Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging You can view and tag your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you took a particular photo See Adding the geographical position to your photos on page 67 for more information If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera you can tag your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage 78 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Who Wh Wn 1 Search a location on the map 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 a A WwW N Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and or videos Tap an item to view it in full scre
19. Wi Fi hotspot checkbox To rename or secure your portable hotspot From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot Tap Portable Wi Fi hotspot settings gt 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 Tap Save Virtual private networks VPNs Use your device to connect to virtual private networks VPNs which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network For example VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network for example when they are traveling VPN connections can be set up in many ways depending on the network Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device For detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network please contact the network administrator of your company or organization To add a virtual private network From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt VPN Tap Select the type of VPN to add Enter your VPN settings Tap Save 87 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ahwnds AON BWP WP To connect to a
20. accessory with your device Start the Smart Connection application Tap Devices then tap the name of the connected accessory Adjust the desired settings 100 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Ono hOoOnNM _ ON ahwn Synchronizing data on your device About synchronizing data on your device You can sync contacts email calendar events and other information with your device from multiple email accounts synchronization services and other kinds of accounts depending on the applications installed on your device Synchronizing your device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date You can synchronize data automatically by activating the auto sync function To activate the auto sync function Drag the status bar downward then tap Drag the slider beside Auto sync to the right Synchronizing with Google services Synchronize your device with different Google services to keep your information up to date regardless of which device you re using your Google account from For example you can synchronize your contacts Gmail and calendar data To set up a Google account for synchronization From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Add account gt Google Follow the registration wizard to create a Google account or sign in if you already have an account Tap your newly created Google ac
21. and your SD card appear as external disks in Microsoft Windows Explorer Computer Drag and drop the desired files between the device s internal storage and the SD card To transfer files directly from internal storage to an SD card in the device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage gt Transfer data to SD card Mark the file types you want to transfer to the SD card Tap Transfer The direct transfer method means that a USB cable connection to a computer is not necessary Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi Fi You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices such as a computer using a Wi Fi connection Before connecting you first need to pair the two devices If you re transferring music video pictures or other media files between your device and a computer it s best to use the Media Go application on 95 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh _ oO BWDP ROND RONM BWP the computer Media Go converts media files so that you can use them on your device In order to use this feature you need a Wi Fi enabled device that supports Media transfer for example a computer running Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7 To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device It is normally enab
22. are not connected to a Wi Fi network your device uses a mobile data connection to access the Internet if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection on your device To add a Wi Fi sleep policy From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Press Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi Fi on during sleep Select an option 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 device to be connected directly to a computer so that you can access content from your device on the computer The devices that you share content with must have Wi Fi Direct certification To turn on Wi Fi Direct Make sure your device has the Wi Fi function turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap gt Wi Fi Direct Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your device s mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable This process is called USB tethering You can also share your device s data connection with up to eight other devices at once by turning your device into a portable Wi Fi hotspot When your device s mobile data connection is successfully 86 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oR amp ONoOoaBWND o NOoBWD aOahwnd shared the sharing devices can use yo
23. can save content to your device s internal storage and to a memory card To view the status of your memory From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage to view the status of your memory Memory card Your device supports a microSD memory card which is used for storing content This type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices You may have to purchase a memory card separately Safely removing the memory card You can safely remove the memory card from your device any time when the device is turned off If you want to remove the memory card when your device is on you must 32 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Ono eo BWNM oe WON first unmount the memory card before you physically remove it from the device This can prevent damaging the memory card or losing data stored on the memory card To unmount the memory card Drag the status bar downward then tap Find and tap Storage gt Unmount SD card Formatting the memory card You can format the memory card in your device 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 To back up your content you can copy it to your computer For more information refer to the chapte
24. complete the installation To open the Sony Bridge for Mac application Make sure that the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer Computer Double click the Sony Bridge for Mac application icon in the Applications folder To transfer content using Sony Bridge for Mac Using a USB cable connect your device to an Apple Mac computer Computer Open the Sony Bridge for Mac application After a few moments The Sony Bridge for Mac application detects your device Computer Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the Apple Mac computer Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable Connect your device to a TV set and start viewing content saved in your device on a larger screen When you connect your device to the TV set the TV launcher 97 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BWP application opens This application helps you to play media files from your device on TVs and other devices You may have to purchase an MHL cable separately To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable JJ appears in your device s status bar after a connection is established The TV launcher application starts automatically Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV To view content from your device on a TV which supports HDMI
25. devices From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap s then tap Media server Drag the slider to turn off the Share media function To set access permissions for a pending device From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap s then tap Media server Select a device from the Pending devices list Select an access permission level To change the name of a registered device From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap s then tap Media server Select a device from the Registered devices list then select Change name Enter a new name for the device To change the access level of a registered device From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap s then tap Media server Select a device from the Registered devices list Tap Change access level and select an option To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified devices From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap s then tap Media server Tap Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device Using DLNA technology you can push media content saved on your device to another device connected to the same Wi Fi network The other device must be able to function as a Digital Media Renderer DMR device which means that it can render 89 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use _ ORON WP ON or play content received from your device A DMR
26. example you can use the Face Unlock feature which uses a picture of your face to unlock the screen You can also set a screen unlock pattern a number based PIN lock or a text based password It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern PIN or password If you forget this information it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages Refer to Sony customer support for more information To set a screen lock From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Select an option To set up the Face Unlock feature From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Tap Face Unlock then follow the instructions on your device to capture your face After your face is successfully captured tap Continue Select a backup lock method and follow the instructions in the device to complete the setup The Face Unlock feature is less secure than a screen lock pattern PIN or password Someone who looks similar to you could unlock your device For best results capture your face in an indoor area that is well lit but not too bright and hold the device at eye level To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature Activate the screen Look at your device from the same angle you used to capture your Face Unlock photo If the Face Unlock feature fails to recognize your face you need to draw the backup pattern or enter the PIN to unlock th
27. menu from the Notification panel 1 Drag the status bar downward 2 Tap 25 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use _ _ y On _ i To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards Tap To control the Bluetooth function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downward Tap 8 To control the Wi Fi function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards Tap amp To adjust brightness level from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards Tap Customizing quick settings from the Notification panel You can customize quick settings from the Notification panel by selecting the quick settings you want and rearranging their order You can select up to 10 quick settings or you can also select none of them To select quick settings from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards then tap Find and tap Personalization gt Quick settings Select the quick settings you want To rearrange the quick settings from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards then tap Find and tap Personalization gt Quick settings Touch and hold beside a quick setting then move it to the desired position Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu The Settings menu is accessible from both the Notification panel and the App
28. must be firmly closed Avoid exposing your device 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 Do not use your device in the following conditions Ocean water Swimming pool Diving O Hot water Sand mud Other liquid chemicals Never submerge the device the micro USB port the micro SD card the micro SIM card or the headset connector in water expose the device to any liquid chemicals or expose your device to moist environments with extreme high or low temperatures If water or liquid gets on the micro USB port the micro SD card the micro SIM card and the headset connector wipe it off with a dry cloth The water resistance of the micro USB port the micro SD card the micro SIM card and the headset connector is not guaranteed in all environments or conditions If water gets on the speaker dry the speaker for approximately three hours before using it again All compatible accessories including batteries chargers handsfree devices micro USB cables micro SIM cards and microSD cards are not dust and water resistant on their own 119 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or improper use of your device If you have any further questions about the use of your products refer to our Customer support service for help
29. one of these modes you can keep your device on when you are sleeping and not get woken up by phone calls To open the alarm clock From your Home screen tap Find and tap Alarm amp clock 106 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use eonNnrOohWwhDd NOohWOND Onahwn ahwWNh ROND Ono ahwhNh To set a new alarm From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Alarm amp clock Tap Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down Tap Set If desired edit other alarm settings Tap Done To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Alarm amp clock Tap the alarm that you want to edit Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down Tap Set 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 To deactivate an alarm From your Home screen tap Find and tap Alarm amp clock Drag the slider to the left next to the alarm that you want to deactivate To activate an existing alarm From your Home screen tap Find and tap Alarm amp clock Drag the slider to the right next to the alarm that you want to activate To delete an alarm From your Home screen tap Find and tap Alarm amp clock Touch and hold the alarm you want to delete Tap Delete alarm t
30. symbols and smileys using the Phonepad When the Phonepad is displayed tap amp A grid with symbols and smileys appears Scroll up or down to view more options Tap a symbol or smiley to select it Entering text using voice input When you enter text you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words Just speak the words that you want to enter Voice input is an experimental technology from Google and is available for a number of languages and regions To enable voice input When you enter text using the on screen keyboard or the Phonepad tap 12 or 123 Tap then tap Keyboard settings Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox Press to save your settings A microphone icon amp appears on your on screen keyboard or Phonepad 28 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use _ To enter text using voice input Open the on screen keyboard or the Phonepad Tap amp When appears speak to enter text When you re done tap again The suggested text appears Edit the text manually if necessary Editing text You can select cut copy and paste text as you write in both portrait and landscape orientation by double tapping the entered text In portrait orientation the necessary editing tools are available via an application bar In landscape orientation an Edit button provides the same tools Application bar Ce T E E a v x 0 amp 1 2
31. the screen to display the controls then tap To play a video Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album Using grid view or list view locate the video that you want to open Tap the video to play it If the playback controls are not displayed tap the screen to display them To hide the controls tap the screen again To pause a video When a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls Tap To fast forward and rewind a video When a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind or right to fast forward To adjust the volume of a video Press the volume key Sharing and managing photos and videos You can share photos and videos that you ve stored on your device You can also manage them in different ways For example you can work with photos in batches delete photos and link them to contacts You might not be able to copy send or transfer copyright protected items Also some items may not send if the file size is too large To share a photo or video In Album find and tap the photo or video that you want to share Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo then follow the steps to send it To use a photo as a contact picture When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Use as gt Contact picture If asked selec
32. then tap Scan To connect to a Wi Fi network tap the network name To add a Wi Fi network manually Make sure the Wi Fi function is turned on Drag the status bar downward then tap Tap Wi Fi Tap Enter the Network SSID information To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password Tap Save Contact your Wi Fi network administrator to get the Network SSID and password 85 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Oahwh On Oahwnhd hOoOnND Advanced Wi Fi settings Wi Fi network status When you are connected to a Wi Fi network or when there are Wi Fi networks available in your vicinity it is possible to see the status of these Wi Fi networks You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi Fi network is detected 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 gt Wi Fi Press Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkbox To view detailed information about a connected Wi Fi network From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap the Wi Fi network that you are currently connected to Detailed network information is displayed Wi Fi sleep policy By adding a Wi Fi sleep policy you can specify when to switch from Wi Fi to mobile data If you
33. time of this video format is limited to fit in a multimedia message This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Self timer With the self timer you can record a video without holding the device 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 On 10 sec Set a 10 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record On 2 sec Set a 2 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record Off The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp When continuous autofocus is on the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject Continuous autofocus is on Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces indicated by frames on the screen The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen When you tap the camera screen a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus Face detection cannot be used for all scene types Continuous autofocus is on Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder the camera tracks it for you T
34. to make emergency calls in any country with or without a 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 Enter the emergency number and tap To delete a number tap You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls are barred To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked From the lock screen tap Emergency call Enter the emergency number and tap 43 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Who OND Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device To get help with choosing a transfer method read the article about transferring contacts Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia Transfer and Contacts Setup are applications within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs that help you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device These applications support several device brands including iPhone Samsung HTC BlackBerry LG Motorola and Nokia You need An Internet connected computer A USB cable for your old device A USB cable for your new Android device Your old device Your new Android device To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer Make sure that PC Companion is installed on the PC or tha
35. using the on screen keyboard or Phonepad tap 12 or 123 Tap then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as you desired To add a writing language for text input tap Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes Tap OK to confirm To change the text input settings When you enter text using the on screen keyboard or the Phonepad tap 12 or 123 Tap then tap Keyboard settings gt Text input settings and select the relevant settings To display the Smiley key When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 127 Tap then tap Keyboard settings gt Keyboard appearance gt Additional keys Mark the Smiley key checkbox To use your writing style When you enter text using the on screen keyboard or Phonepad tap 12 or 123 Tap then tap Keyboard settings gt Use my writing style and select a source To select a keyboard layout variant Layout variants are only available for the on screen keyboard when you select two or three writing languages and may not be available in all writing languages When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 1217 Tap then tap Keyboard settings Tap Writing languages then tap E Select a keyboard layout variant Tap OK to confirm Customizing your device You can adjust several device settings to suit your own needs For example you can change the language add a personal ringtone or change the screen brightness Adjusting the volume You can a
36. vibrates and the customization menu appears In the customization menu tap Apps Scroll through the list of applications and select an application The selected application gets added to the Home screen In step 3 alternatively you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available If you use this method to add shortcuts some of the applications available allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut To move an item on the Home screen Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag the item to the new location To delete an item from the Home screen Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag the item to i To create a folder on the Home screen Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut To add items to a folder on the Home screen Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag the item to the folder To rename a folder on the Home screen Tap the folder to open it Tap the folder s title bar to show the Folder name field Enter the new folder name and tap Done Changing the background of your Home screen Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until t
37. with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market Separate subscription required Additional terms and conditions apply To access the setup guide manually From the Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Setup guide Accounts and services Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when you re on the move For example you can integrate contacts from your Google account into your Contacts so you have everything in one place You can sign up to new online services from your device as well as from a computer Google account Having a Google account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android device You need a Google account for example to use the Gmail application in your device to chat with friends using Hangouts and to synchronize the calendar application on your device with your Google Calendar You also need a Google account to download applications and games music movies and books from Google Play 12 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Synchronize your device with your corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account This way you keep your work email contacts and calendar events with you at all times Facebook account Facebook is a social networking service that connects you with friends family and
38. you want to set an Out of Office auto reply Tap Out of office Tap beside Out of office so that changes to If needed mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the auto reply Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field Tap OK to confirm Gmail If you have a Google account you can use the Gmail application to read and write email messages 1 23 4 D omas A paes n Coat Tm 5 Aree 1 View alist of all Gmail accounts and recent folders Write a new email message Search for email messages Access settings and options a fF OO N List of email messages To learn more about Gmail When the Gmail application is open tap then tap Help 56 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Music Transferring music to your device There are different ways to get music from a computer to your device Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files directly into the file manager application on the computer See Connecting your device to a computer on page 95 If the computer is a PC you can use the Media Go application from Sony and organize your music files create playlists subscribe to podcasts and more Learn more and download the Media Go application If the computer is an Apple Mac you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to transfer your media files from iTunes t
39. 345 Close the application bar Select all text Cut text Copy text a A WwW N Paste text fy only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard To select text Enter some text then double tap the text The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text To edit text in portrait orientation Enter some text then double tap the entered text to make the application bar appear Select the text you want to edit then use the application bar to make your desired changes To edit text in landscape orientation Enter some text then double tap the entered text Select the text you want to work with then tap Edit and select an option Personalizing the Xperia keyboard When entering text using the on screen keyboard or the Phonepad you can access a keyboard settings and other text input settings that help you set options for writing languages text prediction automatic spacing and quick period insertion For example you can decide how word options are presented and how words get corrected as you type And you can get your message data scanned so that word predictions fit your writing style You can also set the text input application to remember new words that you write 29 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Ono ahonNd To access the on screen keyboard and Phonepad settings When you enter text
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41. ED TO NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR YOUR DEVICE 121 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use
42. From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Enter your PIN then tap Next Tap Swipe To create a screen lock password From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Security gt Screen lock gt Password Enter a password If necessary tap to minimize the keyboard Tap Continue Re enter and confirm your password If necessary tap to minimize the keyboard Tap OK To disable the screen unlock password From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Enter your password and tap Next Tap Swipe 114 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Ono Finding your device There are several ways to find and protect your device if you ever lose it Using the my Xperia service you can Look for your device on a map Sound an alert which works even if the device is in silent mode Remotely lock the device and display your contact information on it Remotely wipe the internal and external memories on the device as a last resort Before using the my Xperia service you must activate it on your device Once the service is activated all you have to do is go to myxperia sonymobile com and sign in using the same Google account that you have set up on your device The my Xperia service may not available in all countries regions To activate the my Xperia service Drag the status bar downward
43. NeoReader application Use your device 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 NeoReader supports most standard barcode types To start the NeoReader application From the Home screen tap Find and tap fi NeoReader To scan a barcode When the NeoReader application is open hold your device over the barcode until the complete barcode is visible in the viewfinder Your device automatically scans the barcode and vibrates when the barcode is recognized To enter a barcode manually When the NeoReader application is open tap Enter the numbers of the barcode in the text field then tap GO NeoReader application menu overview The following menu options are available in the NeoReader application a Tap to open more options 5 Enter the barcode numbers manually This option can be used if your camera has difficulty reading the barcode B View a list of previously scanned barcodes 9 View information about the NeoReader application Read more about different barcode types and about how to use NeoReader ps Select your personal settings such as language or country This inform
44. SONY User guide Contents Xperna M Z USEF QUIGE vaisiinisisiusenciasstasinrvtsaniditivinnaicenvial 6 Getting started sence 7 About this User UNS isos acetate bee et eeeeenteeadiols 7 Android what and WY 2 neti dee ee ewotenade ne sige beset eectuedcbautbenceionte 7 BY Tol 26 V1 lt 1 Sennen eee a ee ese ee ee eee ee 7 PN ETON Y ging asap acd eaer a r Ore A EEr r DE 9 Turning the device on and OM ggec cc cconoronssgeceste sesenececeeoneeconaceeeneenentaes 10 Locking and unlocking the SCR OM sc 2 ccecccesccendcordcondenieneandcenicecsiess 11 SCIP QUIN lt E E Nad ail a atiasnaiat neta 12 Accounts and SEPVICCS oocicc secs saisctasscsscdsssccdadasacsasneensenesseeseneneeerereres 12 Getting to KNOW your deViCe ssssssssssssnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nnn 14 Using the WY Scere ceca aacae ciao pence etidenpenntneeeeee tances ee teanepeseteteeeeeeee 14 Usmo the WOUC AS CN CCM esisiini e eiee 14 Batle eee a e a e pa deanna ee REANO EOE a 16 Lock SI irienna ee a ae 19 HOME Scree Meen a EE EE EE E EE EEE ES 19 Taking a screenshot iarsira rarae e ERE 22 Accessing and using PMC ANIONS acsccececccncecuesscvestorsenagiaosetondiecceenees 22 Status and NOMICANONS 24 issih Meds 24 Accessing SCUIMNGS ccccceccenstintnctiiccs asec ante Aa aeieetteeeeeece 26 On screen KCYDO SIG ccvcnevcneeiendane te ceeecceecenesecesetedeanstaneessisnnsserseetetecs 26 PRONE PAG eener e R R S 27 Entering text using voice IMQUL 4 s cese2secsccentennncncr
45. 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 Activate the camera Tap then tap f Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level To take a photo using Smile Shutter When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on point the camera at your subject The camera selects which face to focus on The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken automatically If no smile is detected press the camera key to take the photo manually Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location a geotag to photos when you take them The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks mobile or Wi Fi networks or GPS technology When appears on the camera screen geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found When appears geotagging is turned on and the geographical location is available so your photo can get geotagged When neither of these two symbols appear geotagging is turned off 67 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOohWOND To turn on geotagging From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Location services Drag the slider beside Access to my location to the right Activate the camera
46. USIC eee ote EE EEE E T 57 WALKMAN home screen cccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeenseeeeetnneteneneneeeeees 58 PA SUS chs e ar aiana ear aar eaa E RE Raan 59 Sharing MUSIC csecsen i e deerme tena Sentence 60 Enhancing the SOUNA ssi E E teen aerer 61 US aN serpe a E eect 61 Recognizing music with TRACK so scscsceenceccetecoeiedesedsteesseaseunecenees 61 Music Unlimited online service 1nnerinnrnrniirniinnnerniineneneninnnn 63 e e a E A T r E AE 64 Listening tothe VACIO x 2055 ccbicesesaetouesdgudoseasennsceusceadceeatoaecentanien teens 64 Favorite radio channels sesiis ereere rinisin 65 Sound Settings serso eer eee OE EEEE 65 3 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Camera eRe ee ae ae Drie On eCe EMT E Se rE Ie Sona Renner Ete em Saar Tse eT te eae 66 Taking photos and recording WIASOS esse sectesecscore ssesciestsseneseeteetexteeets 66 Face detection oee e EEEE E 67 Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces cccceeeee 67 Adding the geographical position to your photos e 67 General camera SS UNS aca aaa eas eect 68 Still camera eel 4 0 ee ene enn ene eee rer 69 Video camera Se UU Sore occeuccettctecscecpvnrnnsaaeetaece teat tancennemianadeetneeeeciess 71 PACU scasicasvacdasonianss E r E 74 Viewing photos and VIdGOS 2 ccc lt ccnecenenencececceeeeeceesenabeseneeeeeees 74 Sharing and managing photos and videoS
47. User guide necessitated by typographical errors inaccuracies of current information or improvements to programs and or equipment may be made by Sony Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice Such changes will however be incorporated into new editions of this User guide Sony Mobile Communications AB 2013 All rights reserved Your mobile device has the capability to download store and forward additional content for example ringtones The use of such content may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties including but not limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws You and not Sony are entirely responsible for additional content that you download to or forward from your mobile device Prior to your use of any additional content please verify that your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized 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 This User guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties Use of such programming or services may require separate registration with the third party provider and may be subject to additional terms of use For applications accessed on or through a third party website please review such websites terms of use and applicable pr
48. When you are done tap Done To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen tap then find and tap 3 Tap F gt Save Select an existing contact or tap Create new contact Edit the contact information and tap Done Favorites and groups You can mark contacts as favorites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application You can also assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to them from within the Contacts application To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite From the Home screen tap then tap a Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites Tap yw To view your favorite contacts From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap x To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application tap the contact that you want to assign to a group Tap 8 then tap the bar directly under Groups Mark the checkboxes for the groups you want to add the contact to Tap Done Sending contact information To send your business card From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap Myself Press s then tap Send contact gt OK Select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions To send a contact From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact whose details you want to send Press s then tap Send contact gt OK Select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions To send several cont
49. a memory card or a USB storage device Such backups can be used to restore your content and some settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted Types of content you can back up Use the Backup and restore application to back up the following types of data Bookmarks Call log Contacts Applications downloaded from Google Play Multimedia messages System settings such as alarms ringer volume and language settings Text messages You may incur additional data transmission charges when you restore applications from Google Play Preparing to use the Backup and restore application Before backing up your content you can select the backup destination and the types of data that you want to back up To select the backup destination From your Home screen tap Find and tap Back up amp restore Tap Back up Tap the bar under Where to store data Select the destination to which you want to back up your content 110 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use hRONM eo ohWwWNnhd ROoORND Onahwnrd ROD ol To select the data types to back up From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Back up amp restore Tap Back up Select the data types that you want to back up To back up content From your Home screen tap Find and tap Back up amp restore Tap Back up then tap Back up now Enter a password for the backup then tap OK
50. a video call with several friends and you can send messages to friends even when they are offline You can also view and share photos easily Before you start using Hangouts make sure that you have a working Internet connection and a Google account Go to http support google com hangouts and click the Hangouts on your Android link to get more detailed information about how to use this application The video call function only works on devices with a front camera 1 2 _ Do DDD we 51 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 1 Start a new chat or video call 2 Options 3 List of contacts To start an instant message or a video call From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Hangouts Tap then enter a contact name email address phone number or circle name and select the relevant entry from the suggested list To start an instant messaging session tap Ej To start a video call tap EEk To reply to a chat message or join a video call When someone contacts you on Hangouts or appears in the status bar Drag the status bar downward then tap the message or video call and begin to chat To learn more about Hangouts When the Hangouts application is open tap then tap Help 52 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OM RONM ROoOND ol Email Setting up email Use the emai
51. acts at once From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Mark several Mark the contacts you want to send or select all if you want to send all contacts Tap then select an available transfer method and follow the on screen instructions Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application If you synchronize your contacts with a new account or import contact information in other ways you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application If this 47 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use hONM _ ON On happens you can join such duplicates to create a single entry And if you join entries by mistake you can separate them again later To link contacts From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact Press s then tap Link contact Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact then tap OK to confirm The information from the first contact is merged with the second contact and the linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the Contacts list To separate linked contacts From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap the linked contact that you want to edit then tap 2 Tap Unlink contact gt Unlink Backing up contacts You can use a memory card or a SIM card to back up contacts To export all contacts to a memory card From your Ho
52. ad text input method via the keyboard settings The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation 27 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use RON WP 1 Pa c RE NNO T PQRS Tuv WXYZ K 2 n EE 5 4 76 Choose a text input option You can tap each character once and use word suggestions or keep tapping the key until the desired character is selected Delete a character before the cursor Enter a carriage return or confirm text input Enter a space Display symbols and smileys Display numbers N DO oa fF OO N Change the character case and turn on the caps lock To open the Phonepad for the first time Tap a text entry field then tap 12 7 Tap then tap Keyboard settings Tap Keyboard appearance gt Keyboard layout Select the Phonepad To enter text using the Phonepad When appears in the Phonepad tap each character key only once even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key Tap the word that appears or tap vy to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list When appears in the Phonepad tap the on screen key for the character you want to enter Keep tapping this button until the desired character is selected Then do the same for the next character you want to enter and so on To enter numbers using the Phonepad When the Phonepad is displayed tap 123 A Phonepad with numbers appears To insert
53. ag the status bar downward then tap Find and tap Bluetooth Tap the Bluetooth device you want to connect your device to To unpair a Bluetooth device Drag the status bar downward then tap Find and tap Bluetooth Under Paired devices tap beside the name of the device you want to unpair Tap Unpair Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Share items with other Bluetooth compatible devices such as phones or computers You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth function such as Photos and videos Music and other audio files Contacts Web pages To send items using Bluetooth Receiving device Make sure the Bluetooth function is turned on and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices Sending device Open the application which contains the item that you want to send and scroll to the item Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send you may need to for example touch and hold the item open the item and press lt Other ways to send an item may exist Select Bluetooth Turn on Bluetooth if you are asked to do so Tap the name of the receiving device Receiving device If asked accept the connection Sending device If asked confirm the transfer to the receiving device Receiving device Accept the incoming item To receive items using Bluetooth Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visi
54. ainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market Separate subscription required Additional terms and conditions apply To display the WALKMAN home screen From the Home screen tap 33 gt If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed tap To add a shortcut to a song From the WALKMAN home screen browse to the song you want to create a shortcut for Touch and hold the song title Tap Add as shortcut The shortcut now appears in the WALKMAN home screen You cannot add shortcuts to songs from Music Unlimited To rearrange shortcuts From the WALKMAN home screen touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and your device vibrates then drag the item to a new location To delete a shortcut From the WALKMAN home screen touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and your device vibrates then drag the item to jj You can only delete shortcuts that you create yourself You can also drag default shortcuts to f but they only get hidden not deleted To update your music with the latest information From the WALKMAN home screen tap Tap Download music info gt Start Your device searches online and downloads the latest available album art and song information for your music The SensMe channels application is activated when you download music information To enable the SensMe channels application From the WALKMAN home screen tap then tap Download music info gt
55. allows you to adjust basic settings on your device for example Wi Fi Bluetooth data traffic and sound You can also open the settings menu from the Notification panel to change other settings A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications For example a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call The notification light may not work when the battery level is low 24 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information For example you can use the panel to open a new message or view a calendar event You can also open some applications that run in the background such as the music player To open the Notification panel e Drag the status bar downwards To close the Notification panel e Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards To take action on a notification e Tap the notification To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel e Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right To clear all notifications from the Notification panel e Tap Clear Setting your device from the Notification panel You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust device quick settings For example you can turn on Wi Fi To open the device settings
56. among Bluetooth devices can vary 92 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use A ONS OND OORUN ao B ON To turn on the Bluetooth function and make your device visible Drag the status bar downward then tap Tap the on off switch beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth function Tap Bluetooth Your device and a list of available Bluetooth devices appear Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth devices To adjust your device s visibility time to other Bluetooth devices Drag the status bar downward then tap Find and tap Bluetooth Press and select Visibility timeout Select an option Naming your device You can give your device a name This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth function and your device is set to visible To give your device a name Make sure the Bluetooth function is turned on Drag the status bar downward then tap Find and tap Bluetooth Tap and select Rename phone Enter a name for your device Tap Rename Pairing with another Bluetooth device When you pair your device with another device you can for example connect your device to a Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth car kit and use these other devices to share music Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth device your device remembers this pairing When pairing your device wi
57. an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio For example you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna After one of these devices is connected you can then switch the radio sound to the speaker if desired NOUO A Favorites list Radio on off button View menu options Tuned frequency Save or remove a channel as a favorite Tuning dial Move left the frequency band to search for a channel Move right the frequency band to search for a channel on ESE Bom gt Fo N A saved favorite channel To listen to the FM radio Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap FM radio The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band When you start the FM radio available channels appear automatically If a channel has RDS information it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel To move between radio channels Drag the frequency band left or right To start a new search for radio channels When the radio is open press Tap Search for channels The radio scans the whole frequency band and all available cha
58. ap X gt Sound Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Sleep Select an option To turn off the screen quickly briefly press the power key Language settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time To change the language From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Language amp input gt Language Select an option Tap OK If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts find and tap 4 Then select the text beside E and select the first entry in the menu that opens You can then select the language you want Airplane mode In Airplane mode the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment However you can still play games listen to music watch videos and other content as long as all this content is saved on your memory card or internal storage You can also be notified by alarms if alarms are activated Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption To turn on Airplane mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More Mark the Airplane mode checkbox You can also press and hold down the power key Q and then select Airplane mode in the menu that opens Memory You
59. atched The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ahwhd To remove the micro SIM card K Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot cover Pull out the micro SIM card holder Remove the micro SIM card Insert the micro SIM card holder back into its slot Re attach the micro SIM card slot cover To remove the memory card Turn off the phone or unmount the memory card from Settings gt Storage gt Unmount SD card Turning the device on and off To turn on the device Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the first time 10 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use RON ol aoe WN 1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates If your screen goes dark briefly press the power key to activate the screen Enter your SIM card PIN when requested then tap lt 4 If your screen is locked place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down to unlock it Wait a while for the device to start Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator but you can change it later from the Settings menu To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN tap A To turn off the device Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens
60. ation Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher To transfer content using the Media Go application Connect your device to a computer using a supported USB cable Device In the status bar Internal storage connected appears Computer Open the PC Companion application on the PC first In PC Companion click Media Goto start the Media Go application In some cases you may have to wait for Media Go to install Using Media Go drag and drop files between your computer and device Sony Bridge for Mac The Sony Bridge for Mac application helps you transfer music video picture or other kinds of media files between your device and an Apple Mac computer You can also use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to manage files through a file browser update your device software and back up and restore content on your device To use the Sony Bridge for Mac application you must have an Internet connected Apple Mac computer that runs MacOS version 10 6 or later To install Sony Bridge for Mac on an Apple Mac computer Make sure the Install software checkbox under Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity is marked Connect your device to an Apple Mac computer using a USB cable Device Tap Install Computer The Sony Bridge for Mac installer starts automatically after a few seconds Follow the on screen instructions to
61. ation is used to personalize barcode content Also you can select preferences for how you use the NeoReader application a Send a text message to invite a friend to download the NeoReader application 99 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use _ _ Ooh WP PON AON RON Smart Connect Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory You can also use Smart Connect to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day For example when you connect your headset you can create an event so that the following actions are launched on your device Between 7am and 9am when you commute to work the WALKMAN application starts and the web browser opens the morning paper The ring volume is set to vibrate On the way back from work the FM radio starts and a notes app opens showing your shopping list To start the Smart Connect application From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap 8 To create a Smart Connect event Start the Smart Connection application If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time tap OK to close the introduction screen On the Events tab tap Give the event a name then tap Create Under When add either an accessory or a time interval or both Under Do this add what you want to happen in your device Under At the en
62. ation to play movies and other video content that you ve saved or downloaded to your device The Movies application also helps you get poster art plot summaries genre info and director details for each movie You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network Videos taken with your device s camera are displayed in the Album application not in the Movies application Some video files may not be playable in the Movies application Overview of Movies es Open the Video Unlimited application View menu options Tap to play your most recently watched video Browse all videos downloaded or saved to your device Tap to play saved or downloaded video files Tap to view all videos in Video Unlimited I Mom gt Fog ho Tap to view details of a video in Video Unlimited Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market Separate subscription required Additional terms and conditions apply To play a video in Movies From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Find and tap the video that you want to play If the video is not displayed on the screen tap All in the My Collection tab then find and tap the video that you want to play To display or hide the controls tap the screen To pause playing tap To resume playing tap To rewind drag the progress bar marker to the left To fast forward drag the progress bar mark
63. attery mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management To open the settings menu tap Low battery mode Adjust the settings as desired When you re finished tap lt gt Lock screen The lock screen is the screen that you see when the device is locked but the screen is active The lock screen can have up to five panes and you can add one widget to each pane You can then access these widgets from the lock screen For example you can add the Calendar widget and an email widget so that you can gain quicker access to these applications The Clock widget is located by default in the middle pane of the lock screen To add a widget to the lock screen To activate the screen briefly press the power key Swipe inward from the top left area of the screen until EJ appears then tap it If required enter your PIN code pattern or password to unlock the screen Find and tap the widget that you want to add Follow the on screen instructions if necessary to finish adding the widget To remove a widget from the lock screen To activate the screen briefly press the power key Touch and hold the widget that you want to remove then drag it to jj To move a widget on the lock screen To activate the screen briefly press the power key Touch and hold the widget that you want to move then drag it to the new location Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device Yo
64. ble to other Bluetooth devices The sending device now starts sending data to your device If prompted enter the same passcode on both devices or confirm the suggested passcode When you are notified of an incoming file to your device drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer Tap Accept to start the file transfer To view the progress of the transfer drag the status bar downward To open a received item drag the status bar downward and tap the relevant notification To view files you have received using Bluetooth Drag the status bar downward then tap Find and tap Bluetooth Press and select Show received files 94 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use PON Connecting your device to a computer Connect your device to a computer and start transferring pictures music and other types of files The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology When you connect your device to the computer using a USB cable you are prompted to install software on the computer for example the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application on an Apple Mac computer PC Companion and Sony Bridge for Mac help you access additional computer applications to transfer and organize media files update your device synchronize device content and more You might not be able to transf
65. cation Print only for private use RONM hONM _ Calling from a message To call a message sender From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap a conversation Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen then select the recipient name or number from the list that appears If the recipient is saved in your contacts tap the phone number that you want to call If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts tap To save a sender s number as a contact From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap F gt Save Select an existing contact or tap Create new contact Edit the contact information and tap Done Messaging settings To change your message notification settings From your Home screen tap then find and tap 3 Tap then tap Settings To set a notification sound tap Notification tone and select an option For other notification settings check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap then tap Settings Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports Instant messaging and video chat You can use the Google Hangouts instant messaging and video chat application on your device to chat with friends who also use the application on computers Android devices and other devices You can turn any conversation into
66. colleagues around the world Set up Facebook to work on your device so that you can stay in touch from anywhere 13 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Getting to know your device Using the keys 5 Back e Go back to the previous screen e Close the on screen keypad a dialog box an options menu the Notification panel or an application 4nd Home e Go to the Home screen Task e Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar 0 Using the touchscreen To open or highlight an item Tap the item Marking options M Marked checkbox O Unmarked checkbox 0 Switched on Switched off To mark or unmark options Tap the relevant checkbox or the switch beside the option name Zooming The zoom options available depend on the application you are using 14 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To zoom e Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together to zoom out or spread them apart to zoom in When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom it is only possible to zoom if both fingers are within the zoomable area If you for example want to zoom in on a photo make sure that both fingers are within the photo frame area Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides Dragging or flic
67. connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Depending on your service provider network and or region the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available 116 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen Qo EXT 4 N cb pp als 2 New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail Upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on Software updates are available Downloading data Uploading data More undisplayed notifications Application overview 4 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 Use the camera to take photos and record video clips Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers email address and other information related to your contacts Access your downloaded applications Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts
68. connector Memory card slot Port for charger USB cable _ N al Headset connector Camera lens Second microphone Camera light NFC detection area Strap hole Speaker Volume Zoom key Power key Micro SIM slot This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WP e os Assembly To insert the micro SIM card Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the side of the device then detach the cover Using a fingernail pull out the micro SIM card holder Place the micro SIM card on the holder with the gold colored contacts on the micro SIM card facing down Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device Re attach the micro SIM card slot cover Inserting the micro SIM card without the SIM card holder could damage your micro SIM card or your phone and Sony does not warrant and will not be responsible for any damages caused by such action To insert the memory card Do not insert a micro SIM card into the memory card slot To remove the memory card slot cover insert a fingernail into the gap between the bottom edge of the cover and the phone then pull out the cover Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the gold colored contacts facing down Using a fingernail push the memory card further into the slot until you hear a locking sound Push the memory card slot cover back into position so that it is fully l
69. count Tap Remove account again to confirm Synchronizing with Facebook There are two ways to use Facebook on your device You can use the standard Facebook application to access your online Facebook account or you can synchronize your Facebook account with your device and share content between Facebook and a range of other applications For example you can share music in the WALKMAN application on your device via Facebook To synchronize your device with Facebook you must first set up an Xperia with Facebook account To set up an Xperia with Facebook account on your device From your Home screen tap 3 Tap Settings gt Add account gt Xperia with Facebook Follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your Facebook account or create a new account To synchronize manually with an Xperia with Facebook account From your Home screen tap 3 Tap Settings gt Xperia with Facebook Select the account that you want to synchronize Press then tap Sync now To remove an Xperia with Facebook account When you remove an Xperia with Facebook account from your device the associated online Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer 102 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use abhwWNhD From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Xperia with Facebook Select the account that you want to remov
70. count then tap the items that you want to synchronize To synchronize manually with your Google account From the Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Google Tap the Google account that you want to synchronize Press then tap Sync now To synchronize an application with a Google account From your Home screen tap 3 Tap Settings gt Google Tap the Google account that you want to synchronize with A list appears of applications that can be synchronized with the Google account Tap the application that you want to synchronize with the selected Google account To synchronize the web browser data From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Google Tap the Google account that you want to synchronize with then tap Sync Browser To remove a Google account From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Google Tap the Google account you want to remove from the accounts list Press then tap Remove account Tap Remove account again to confirm Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account you can access your corporate email messages calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device After 101 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use RON RONM on RONDM ROND Wn BOND setup you can find your information in the Email Calendar and Contacts applica
71. d add what you want to happen when you disconnect the accessory or when the time interval comes to an end If both these conditions are set the actions start either when you disconnect the accessory or when the time interval comes to an end To save the event press To add a Bluetooth accessory you have to first pair it with your device To edit a Smart Connect event Start the Smart Connection application On the Events tab tap an event If the event is switched off drag the slider to the right Adjust the settings as desired To remove an event tap the event s row then tap gt Delete event and tap Delete to confirm Managing devices Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device including SmartTags SmartWatch and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and also finds third party applications when available Previously connected devices show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each device To pair and connect an accessory Start the Smart Connection application If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time tap OK to close the introduction screen Tap Devices then tap Tap OK to start searching for devices In the search result list tap the name of the device that you want to add To adjust the settings for a connected accessory Pair and connect the
72. d tap Settings gt Date amp time Unmark the Automatic date amp 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 Tap Set To set the time zone From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Date amp time Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox if it is marked Tap Select time zone Select an option Ringtone settings To set a ringtone From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound gt Phone ringtone Select a ringtone Tap Done To enable touch tones From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings gt Sound Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes To select the notification sound From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound gt Notification sound Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive Tap Done Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Brightness Unmark the Adapt to lighting conditions checkbox if it is marked Drag the slider to adjust the brightness Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance 31 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use y ON eo BOND On _ To set the screen to vibrate on touch Drag the status bar downward then t
73. data Before you perform a reset make sure to back up any important data saved on your device To perform a factory data reset To avoid permanent damage to your device do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway 111 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WOrho 1 2 3 Drag the status bar downwards then tap Find and tap Backup amp reset gt Factory data reset If you also want to erase data such as pictures and music which is saved to your device s internal storage mark the Erase internal storage checkbox Tap Reset phone To confirm tap Erase everything Locking and protecting your device IMEI number Every device has a unique IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity number You should keep a copy of this number If your device is stolen your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country To view your IMEI number You can also open the phone dialer on your device and enter 06 to view the IMEI number of your device To view your IMEI number in the device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About phone gt Status Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN Personal Identity Number When a SIM card is locked the subscription linked to the card is protec
74. device Gmail Team Wetcome to Gras 5 Gmail Team Tips for using Gmail Load more mai 1 View a list of all email accounts and recent folders 2 Write anew email message 3 Search for email messages 53 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Who On WP ROND 4 Access settings and options 5 List of email messages To download new email messages From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap and select the Inbox of the account that you want to check To download new messages tap When the inbox is open swipe downwards on the screen to refresh the message list To read your email messages From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap and select the account that you want to check then tap Inbox in the drop down menu If you want to check all your email accounts at once tap then tap Combined inboxin the drop down menu In the email inbox scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read To create and send an email message From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap lt and select the account from which you want to send the email then tap Inbox in the drop down menu Tap t then type the recipient s name or email address or tap and select one or more recipi
75. 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 Content with Digital Rights Management DRM cannot be played on a Digital Media Renderer device using DLNA technology To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device Ensure you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Browse to and open the file that you want to view Tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap g and select a DMR device to share your content with The selected files start playing in chronological order on the device that you select To disconnect from the DMR device tap amp and select your device The file stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device You can also share a video from the Movies application on your device by tapping the video and then tapping ga To play a music track from your device on a DMR device Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap then find and tap WALKMAN Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share then tap the track Tap
76. djust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback To adjust the ringtone 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 Adjusting the sound settings You can adjust several sound settings For example you can set your device to silent mode so that it doesn t ring when you re in a meeting To set your device to vibrate mode Press the volume key down until Q appears in the status bar To set your device to silent mode Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the status bar Press the volume key down again 54 appears in the status bar 30 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Ono NOoahond Oahwhd ahwnd OND WP RON PON To set your device to vibrate and ring mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox Date and time You can change the date and time on your device To set the date manually From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Date amp time Unmark the Automatic date amp time checkbox if it is marked Tap Set date Adjust the date by scrolling up and down Tap Set To set the time manually From your Home screen tap 3 Find an
77. e Press then tap Remove account Tap Remove account again to confirm 103 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ee BOND e WN eo BOND Maps and locations Location services and sources Use your device to find out where you are There are two methods or sources GPS satellites and wireless networks Enable the wireless networks option Wi Fi and mobile networks if you only need your approximate location and want it fast If you want a more exact position and have a clear view of the sky enable the GPS satellites option In situations where the wireless network connection is weak you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found Both options are activated by default when you enable location services Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services To enable location services Drag the status bar downward then tap Tap Location services Drag the slider beside Access to my location to the right Tap Agree twice to confirm When you enable location services both GPS satellites and Google s location service Wi Fi and cellular networks get enabled by default You can disable either option manually To allow Google apps to access your location Drag the status bar downward then tap Tap Google gt Location settings Drag the slider beside Let Google apps access your location to th
78. e WALKMAN home screen then tap Friends music gt My shares Scroll to an item that you want to open then tap it All comments about the item if any are displayed Enhancing the sound To improve the sound quality using the Equalizer When a song is playing in the WALKMAN application tap 8 Tap Settings gt Sound effects gt Sound enhancements To adjust the sound manually drag the frequency band buttons up or down To adjust the sound automatically tap w and select a style To turn on the surround sound When the WALKMAN application is open tap 5 Tap Settings gt Sound effects gt Sound enhancements gt Settings gt Surround sound VPT Select a setting then tap OK to confirm Visualizer The Visualizer adds visual effects to your songs as you play them The effects for each song are based on the characteristics of the music They change for example in response to changes in the music s volume rhythm and frequency level You can also change the background theme To turn on the Visualizer In the WALKMAN application tap 5 Tap Visualizer Tap the screen to switch to full screen view To change the background theme In the WALKMAN application tap 5 Tap Visualizer Tap gt Theme and select a theme Recognizing music with TrackID 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 l
79. e battery can last when your device is connected to the network but is not in active use for example to receive or make phone calls STAMINA mode when activated continuously evaluates the remaining standby time which can vary depending on how you use your device STAMINA mode is more effective in lengthening the standby time if you keep the screen of your device locked If you rarely lock the screen you may not see much improvement in battery performance When you use your device for the first time the estimated standby time may not be accurate since there is no previous usage history to estimate from To view the estimated standby time From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management Using Low battery mode You can activate the Low battery mode feature to save power when the battery level is low This feature helps you to adjust the settings for screen brightness data traffic and the vibrate function so that you can reduce battery consumption To activate Low battery mode From your Home screen tap 33 Find and tap Settings gt Power management Tap next to Low battery mode then tap Activate To deactivate Low battery mode From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings gt Power management Tap next to Low battery mode 18 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ahwonds ahwWND or _ y To change the settings for Low b
80. e right You must be logged into your Google account to be able to use location services Using GPS Your device has a GPS Global Positioning System receiver that uses satellite signals to calculate your location Your device also supports GLONASS Global Navigation Satellite System Both systems can complement and replace each other if necessary to ensure positioning accuracy and a smooth navigation experience When you enable GPS the GLONASS system also gets enabled automatically When you use features that require the GPS and GLONASS receiver to find your location make sure you have a clear view of the sky To enable GPS Drag the status bar downward then tap Tap Location services Drag the slider beside Access to my location to the right Tap Agree to confirm When you enable GPS the GLONASS system gets enabled automatically Getting the best performance The first time you use the GPS it can take 5 to 10 minutes for your location to be found To help the search make sure you have a clear view of the sky Stand still and don t cover the GPS antenna the highlighted area in the image The GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mountains If your location isn t found after a few minutes move to another location 104 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use N Google Maps Use Google Maps
81. e screen 113 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOoahoOND On ORONS on Ono Ono k On N OF B PO Ono To disable the Face Unlock feature From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Draw your backup screen unlock pattern or enter your PIN Tap Swipe To create a screen unlock pattern Drag the status bar downward then tap Tap Security gt Screen lock gt Pattern Follow the instructions on your device To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern Activate the screen Draw your screen unlock pattern If the unlock pattern you draw on the screen is rejected five times in a row you must wait 30 seconds and then try again To change the screen unlock pattern From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Draw your screen unlock pattern Tap Pattern Follow the instructions in your device To disable the screen unlock pattern From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Draw the screen unlock pattern Tap Swipe To create a screen unlock PIN From your Home screen tap gt Settings gt Security gt Screen lock gt PIN Enter a numeric PIN If necessary tap to minimize the keyboard Tap Continue Re enter and confirm your PIN If necessary tap to minimize the keyboard Tap OK To disable the screen unlock PIN
82. e settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges To turn data traffic on or off Drag the status bar downwards then tap Tap Data usage Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic to turn data traffic on or off When data traffic is turned off your device can still establish Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections To set a data usage warning Make sure that data traffic is turned on Drag the status bar downwards then tap Find and tap Data usage To set the warning level drag the warning line to the desired value You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set To set a data usage limit Make sure that data traffic is turned on Drag the status bar downwards then tap Find and tap Data usage Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked then tap OK To set the data usage limit drag the corresponding line to the desired value Once your data usage reaches the set limit data traffic on your device will be turned off automatically To control the data usage of individual applications Drag the status bar downwards then tap Find and tap Data usage Find and tap the desired application Mark the Restrict background data checkbox To access more specific settings for the application if available tap View app settings and make the desired changes The performance of individ
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84. en If several photos were taken at the same location only one of them appears on the map The total number of photos appears in the top right corner for example By To view all photos in the group tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen To add a geotag to a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Tap to set location to open the map screen Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map To adjust the location of the photo tap the location on the map where you want to move the photo to When you are done tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo viewer To view geotagged photos on a map From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album gt My albums gt Maps Tap a photo to view it in full screen To view geotagged photos on a globe From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Album gt My albums gt Globe Tap a photo to view it in full screen To change the geotag of a photo When viewing a photo on the map in Album touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue then tap the desired location on the map Tap OK To change the map view When viewing the map in Album tap then select Classic view or Satellite view 79 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use rr oR Ww Movies Watching videos in the Movies application Use the Movies applic
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86. ents from your Contacts list Enter the email subject and message text then tap gi To reply to an email message In your email inbox find and tap the message that you want to reply to then tap Reply or Reply all Enter your reply then tap gq To forward an email message In your email inbox find and tap the message that you want to forward then tap Forward Enter the recipient s email address manually or tap amp and select a recipient from your Contacts list Enter your message text then tap gi To view an email message attachment Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to view Email messages with attachments are indicated by After the email message opens tap Load The attachment starts to download After the attachment finishes downloading tap View To save a sender s email address to your contacts Find and tap a message in your email inbox Tap the name of the sender then tap OK Select an existing contact or tap Create new contact Edit the contact information if desired then tap Done Email preview pane A preview pane is available for viewing and reading your email messages in landscape orientation Once activated you can use it to view both the email message list and one selected email message at the same time 54 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OND ROND ol as ak Ww k YouTube
87. er some copyright protected material between your device and a computer Transferring and handling content using a USB cable Use a USB cable connection between a computer and your device for easy transfer and management of your files Once the two devices are connected you can drag and drop content between your device and the computer or between your device s internal storage and SD card using the computer s file explorer If you re transferring music video pictures or other media files to your device it s best to use the Media Go application on your computer Media Go converts media files so that you can use them on your device To transfer content between your device and computer using a USB cable Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable Internal storage amp SD card connected appears in the status bar on the screen of your device Computer Open Microsoft Windows Explorer from the desktop and wait until your device s internal storage and your SD card appear as external disks in Microsoft Windows Explorer Computer Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the computer To transfer content between internal storage and an SD card via USB Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable Internal storage amp SD card connected appears in the status bar on the screen of your device Computer Open Microsoft Windows Explorer from the desktop and wait until your device s internal storage
88. er to the right To play a video on an external device 80 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use RONM On as y When the video is playing tap the screen to display all the controls Tap gt Throw Select an external device on which to play the video If there is no external device available follow the on screen instructions to add one To change settings in Movies From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Tap then change the settings as desired To change the sound settings while a video is playing While a video is playing tap the screen to display the controls Tap then tap Sound settings Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate When you re finished tap OK To share a video When a video is playing tap 3 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 Transferring video content to your device Before you start using the Movies application it s a good idea to transfer movies TV shows and other video content to your device from other devices such as a computer There are several ways to transfer your content Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag and drop the video files directly using the file manager application on the computer See Connecting your device to a computer o
89. es to and from your device You can also use PC Companion to update your device and get the latest software version available The installation files for PC Companion are saved on your device and the installation is launched from the device when you connect it to a computer via USB cable You need an internet connected computer running one of the following operating systems to use the PC Companion application Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher To install PC Companion on a PC Make sure the Install software checkbox under Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity is marked Connect your device to a PC using a USB cable Device Tap Install Computer The PC Companion installer starts automatically after a few seconds Follow the on screen instructions to install PC Companion 96 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use y On To start PC Companion Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC Open the PC Companion application on the PC then click Start to open one of the features you want to use Media Go The Media Go computer application helps you transfer and manage media content in your device and computer You can install and access Media Go from within the PC Companion application You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go applic
90. ether all your photo albums including albums of photos and videos taken with the camera as well as content that you share online via services such as PlayMemories Picasa and Facebook Once you are logged in to such services you can manage content comment on photos and videos and view comments from friends From the Album application you can also add geotags to photos perform basic editing tasks and use methods such as Bluetooth wireless technology email and messaging to share content OON Oak WO M a O View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service View photos and videos on Facebook View photos and videos in Picasa View photos using the Flickr online service a fF WwW N View all photos and videos taken with your device s camera TI This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use RONDM oun View all photos and videos saved to your device s internal storage View your photos in globe mode View your photos on a map con ESE o View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card 10 View all photos with faces The PlayMemories online service is not available in all countries or regions To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album gt My albums Tap the desired online service Tap Connect All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed
91. f items in the group Tap a photo or video to view it O Bom A O N Scroll up or down to view content To view photos and videos From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Tap a photo or video to view it Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways mark the Auto rotate screen checkbox under Settings gt Display To change the size of the thumbnails When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album spread two fingers apart to zoom in or pinch two fingers together to zoom out To zoom a photo When you are viewing a photo spread two fingers apart to zoom in or pinch two fingers together to zoom out To watch a slideshow of your photos When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album Tap a photo to end the slideshow 74 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ROND Ono To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt SensMe slideshow Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow then tap The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe music data to play a slideshow To pause playing tap
92. ge if necessary then tap Send In step 4 you can also tap To and enter the recipient s phone number manually To save a file contained in a message you receive From your Home screen tap then find and tap 3 Tap the conversation you want to open If the message has not been downloaded yet tap and hold the message then tap Download message Touch and hold the file you want to save then select the desired option Organizing your messages 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 gt Delete To delete conversations From your Home screen tap then find and tap 3 Tap then tap Delete conversations Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete then tap jj gt Delete To star a message From your Home screen tap then find and tap 3 Tap the conversation you want to open In the message you want to star tap y To unstar a message tap yr To view starred messages From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap then tap Starred messages All starred messages appear in a list To search for messages From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap s then tap Search Enter your search keywords The search results appear in a list 50 This is an Internet version of this publi
93. ges disappear then drag the corner accordingly To move the crop frame to another area of the photo touch and hold inside the frame then drag it to the desired position Tap Apply Crop To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it tap Save 76 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON BWP BWP BWP To apply special effects to a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap R If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap 7 then select an option To save a copy of the edited photo tap Save To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Q If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap O then select an option To save a copy of the edited photo tap Save To adjust the light settings for a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap R If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap then select an option To save a copy of the edited photo tap Save To set the saturation level of colors in a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap R If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap then select an option To save a copy of the edited photo tap Save Photo albums The My albums tab in the Album application gathers tog
94. gs and select a DMR device to share your content with The track plays automatically on the device that you select To disconnect from the DMR device tap g and select your device The track stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device 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 on your device NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other Before you can use NFC you must first turn on the NFC function and the screen of your device must be active NFC may not be available in all countries and or regions To turn on the NFC function From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More Mark the NFC checkbox 90 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use B P oun BOP NO NFC detection area The location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices When sharing data with another device using NFC refer to the User guide of the other device for more information To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active To view contacts g
95. he device vibrates Tap Wallpapers and select an option 21 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ee N To set a theme for your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Tap Themes then select a theme When you change a theme the background also changes in some applications Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album To take a screenshot Press and hold down the power key and the volume down key simultaneously until you hear a clicking sound To view the screenshot drag the status bar fully downwards Accessing and using applications Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen Application screen The Application screen which you open from your Home screen contains the applications that come pre installed on your device as well as the applications you download The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width so you need to flick left and right to view all content To open the Application screen From your Home screen tap To browse the Application screen From the Application screen flick right or left To open the Application screen menu When the Application screen is open drag the left edge of the screen to the right To add an application sho
96. hen tap Yes To set the ringtone for an alarm From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Alarm amp clock Tap the alarm you want to edit Tap Alarm sound and select an option then tap Done Tap Done To set a recurring alarm From your Home screen tap Find and tap Alarm amp clock Tap the alarm you want to edit Tap Repeat Mark the checkboxes for the desired days then tap OK Tap Done To set the title for an alarm From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Alarm amp clock Tap the alarm that you want to edit Enter a name for the alarm in the Alarm text field Tap Done 107 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use eo ohWND ee BWND To activate the vibrate function for an alarm From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Alarm amp clock Tap the alarm you want to edit Mark the Vibrate checkbox Tap Done The vibrate feature is enabled by default when you create a new alarm To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Alarm amp clock then tap to select an alarm Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox Tap Done The alarm in silent mode feature is enabled by default when you create a new alarm To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze To turn off an alarm when it sounds Slide amp to the right 108 This is an Internet version of this publication Print o
97. his setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Metering This function automatically determines a well balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture Center Adjusts the exposure to the center 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 the image that you want to capture This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode 72 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos Flash Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight The video flash icon is only available on the video camera screen Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light even if lighting conditions are poor Re On N Off T3 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use hONM Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Pictures tab in the Album application to view photos and play videos that you ve taken with your camera or to view similar content that you ve saved to your device All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid 1 View photos and videos in the Pictures tab View photos and videos in the My albums tab View menu options The date o
98. hotos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight The following options are available when you tap the flash icon a4 in the camera screen Auto ay The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash Fill flash Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject This removes unwanted dark shadows Red eye reduction Reduces the red color of eyes when taking a photo Off The flash is turned off Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash even if lighting conditions are poor Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand Use the self timer to avoid blurred photos Flashlight z A torch or camera light is turned on when you take photos Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera Tap one of the settings icons on the screen To display all settings tap Select the setting that you want to adjust then make your changes 71 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats Full HD 1980x1080 16 9 Full HD Full High Definition format with 16 9 aspect ratio 1980x1080 pixels HD 1280x720 16 9 HD High Definition format with 16 9 aspect ratio 1280x720 pixels MMS Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages The recording
99. import 44 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use RONM y To import contacts using Bluetooth technology Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible When you are notified of an incoming file to your device drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer Tap Accept to start the file transfer Drag the status bar downward When the transfer is complete tap the notification Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts To import contacts from a SIM card You may lose information or get multiple contact entries if you transfer contacts using a SIM card From your Home screen tap then tap Tap then tap Import contacts gt SIM card Select where to store your contacts To import an individual contact find and tap the contact To import all contacts tap Import all Searching and viewing contacts Contacts screen overview 1 m n ers z g pos Myself 3d Daniela Lee Linden 2 T3 g Jimmy Stroom M N ma 4 B Lily Ellen Acttana i Oliver Andy Szabo A A 6 ry l 7 1 Contacts Calling Favorites and Groups tabs View contact details Jump to contacts starting with the selected letter Access communication options for the contact Search for contacts Add a contact i o om gt FST Nh View more options To search for a contact Fr
100. ing Tap to stop recording This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode 66 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use y AON e hONM To view your photos and videos Activate the camera then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video Flick left or right to view your photos and videos To delete a photo or recorded video Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete Tap the screen to make jj appear Tap f Tap Delete to confirm Face detection You can use face detection to bring an off center face into focus The camera automatically detects up to five faces indicated by white frames A yellow frame shows which face has been selected for focus Focus is set to the face closest to the camera You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus To turn on face detection Activate the camera Tap ie then select Tap then tap gy Tap Focus mode gt Face detection To take a photo using face detection When the camera is open and Face detection turned on point the camera at your subject Up to five faces can be detected and each detected face is framed Press the camera key halfway down A yellow frame shows which face is in focus To take the photo press the camera key fully down Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Use Smile Shutter technology to photograph a face just as it smiles
101. ings in some applications to enable landscape orientation To enter text character by character 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 touch and hold e until other options appear then while keeping your finger pressed on the keyboard drag to and select To enter a period After you enter a word double tap the space bar To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on screen keyboard is displayed slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write After you finish entering a word lift up your finger A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced If the word that you want does not appear tap to see other options and select accordingly If the desired option does not appear delete the entire word and trace it again or enter the word by tapping each letter individually To change the Gesture input settings When the on screen keyboard is displayed tap 1217 Tap then tap Keyboard settings gt Text input settings To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox Phonepad The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12 key telephone keypad It gives you predictive text and multi tap input options You can activate the Phonep
102. input Connect your device to an MHL adaptor and connect the adaptor to a USB power supply Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI cable JJ appears in your device s status bar after a connection is established The TV launcher application starts automatically Follow the instructions to view your media files on the TV To view help about using the TV remote control While your device is connected to the TV set drag the status bar downward to open the Notification panel Tap MHL connected You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel To disconnect your device from the TV set Disconnect the MHL cable or the MHL adaptor from your device Screen mirroring Use Screen mirroring to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection Wi Fi Direct technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices so you can sit back and enjoy your favorite photos from the comfort of your couch You can also use this feature to listen to music from your device via the TV s speakers Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi Fi CERTIFIED Miracast for the functionality described above to work If your TV does not support screen mirroring you need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately When using screen mirroring the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there is interference from other Wi Fi networks
103. ivacy policy in advance Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any third party websites or offered services All product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Visit www sonymobile com for more information All illustrations are for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology WMDRM to protect their intellectual property including copyrights This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected content If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software s ability to use WMDR M to play or copy protected content Revocation does not affect unprotected content When you download licenses for protected content you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDR M to access their content If you decline an upgrade you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade This product is licensed under the MPEG 4 visual a
104. king will not activate anything on the screen e 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 scroll 15 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 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 device has sensors that detect both light and proximity The light sensor detects the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly The proximity sensor turns the touch screen off during voice calls when your ear is close to the screen This prevents you from unintentionally activating other functions on your device when you are engaged in a call Battery Your device has an embedded battery Charging the battery Your battery is partly charged when you buy your device It may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the charger cable to a power source such as a USB port or a charger You can still use your device while it is charging Charging your device over a long period of time for example overnight does not damage the battery or the device To charge your device 16 This is an Internet version of this publica
105. l application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts You can have one or several email accounts at the same time including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts To set up an email account From your Home screen tap Find and tap Email Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup For some email services you may need to contact your email service provider for information on detailed settings for the email account To add an extra email account From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap then tap Add account Enter the email address and password then tap Next If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically complete the setup manually When prompted enter a name for your email account so that it is easily identifiable When you are finished tap Next To set an email account as your default account From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Email Press then tap Settings Select the account you want to use as the default account for composing and sending email messages Mark the Default account checkbox The inbox of the default account appears every time you open the email application If you only have one email account this account is automatically the default account Sending and receiving email messages Gmail Team Get Genail toe your motele
106. l get artist title and album info within seconds You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID and you can view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for For best results use TrackID technology in a quiet area 61 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use _ _ Ono What am listening to d out Push button to find 1 View TrackID options 2 View current music charts 3 View the search result history 4 Record and identify music 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 To identify music using TrackID technology From your Home screen tap Find and tap TrackID then hold your device towards the music source Tap amp If the track is recognized by the TrackID service the results appear on the screen To return to the TrackID start screen press lt gt To view TrackID charts Open the TrackID application then tap Charts A chart from your own region is shown To view TrackID charts from another region Open the TrackID application then tap Charts Tap gt Regions then select a country or region To buy a track recognized by the TrackID application After a track has been recognized by the TrackID application tap Download Follow the instructions in your device to com
107. l participants To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call tap 0 participants Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talk privately To end the private conversation and return to the conference call tap 3 To release a participant from a conference call During an ongoing conference call tap the button showing the number of participants For example tap 3 participants if there are three participants Tap next to the participant you want to release To end a conference call During the conference call tap End conference call Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service callers can leave voice messages for you when you can t answer calls Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card If not you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually To enter your voicemail number From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Voicemail gt Voicemail settings gt Voicemail number Enter your voicemail number Tap OK To call your voicemail service From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Phone Touch and hold 1 42 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use On lt Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers for example 112 or 911 You can normally use these numbers
108. led by default Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable Computer Once the name of your device appears on the screen click Network contiguration and follow the instructions to pair the computer When you are finished pairing disconnect the USB cable from both devices The above instructions only work if Windows 7 is installed on your computer and the computer is connected to a Wi Fi Access Point via a network cable To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device It is normally enabled by default Drag the status bar downward then tap Tap Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices Tap Connect Make sure the Wi Fi function is turned on To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode Drag the status bar downward then tap Tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under Trusted devices Tap Disconnect To remove a pairing with another device Drag the status bar downward then tap Tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Tap the paired device that you want to remove Tap Forget PC Companion PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you transfer music video and pictur
109. lication screen To access your device settings From your Home screen tap Tap Settings You can also drag the status bar downward on the Home screen and tap to access your device settings On screen keyboard You can enter text with the on screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words You can select up to three languages for text input The keyboard detects the language that you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type Some applications open the on screen keyboard automatically for example email and text messaging applications 26 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Who lot 5 x cv e n mM EE 1 m o 654 3 2 1 Delete a character before the cursor Enter a carriage return or confirm text input Enter a space Personalize your keyboard This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized a A OO N Display numbers and symbols For even more symbols tap 6 Switch between lower case upper case 4 and caps For some languages this key is used to access extra characters in the language To display the on screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field To use the on screen keyboard in landscape orientation When the on screen keyboard is displayed turn the device sideways You may need to adjust the sett
110. m your Home screen tap then find and tap Calendar Tap the downward arrow to open the drop down menu then select an option To view multiple calendars From your Home screen tap then find and tap Calendar Press then tap Calendars Select the calendars you want to view To create a calendar event From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap If you have synchronized your calendar with one or more accounts select the account you want to add this event to If you only want to add this event on your device tap Device calendar Enter the name time location and description for the event Tap More and select a reminder for the event To add a new reminder for the event tap If desired select another option under Repetition Tap Done When the appointment time approaches your device plays a short sound to remind you Also 21 appears in the status bar To view a calendar event From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap the event you want to view To change the calendar settings From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Press then tap Settings Tap the setting you want to change then edit as desired Alarm clock About the alarm clock Use your device as an alarm clock and select any sound in your device as your alarm signal The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off But it does sound when your device is set to silent mode or Airplane mode If you use
111. make the small apps bar appear press Tap the small app that you want to open You can open several small apps at the same time To close a small app Tap gg on the small app window To move a small app When the small app is open touch and hold the top left corner of the small app then move it to the desired location To minimize a small app When the small app is open touch and hold the top left corner of the small app then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen To rearrange the small apps in the small apps bar Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position To remove a small app from the small apps bar Touch and hold a small app then drag it to To restore a previously removed small app Open the small apps bar then tap A Touch and hold the small app you want to restore then drag it into the small apps bar To download a small app From the small apps bar tap A then tap and tap gt Search for the small app that you want to download then follow the instructions to download it and complete the installation 23 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use RONM WP Wh To add a widget as a small app To make the small apps bar appear press Tap A gt gt Select a widget Enter a name for the widget if desired then tap OK Application menu You can open a menu at any time when you are using an applicatio
112. me screen tap then tap Press then tap Export contacts gt SD card Tap OK To export contacts to a SIM card From your Home screen tap then tap Press then tap Export contacts gt SIM card Mark the contacts you want to export or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts Tap Export Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on your SIM card or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existing contacts on your SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card not all information may get exported This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards 48 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOOR orm Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together To send multimedia messages you need the correct MMS settings on your device See Internet and messaging settings on page 34 1 2 buys l 13000090000 Go back to the list of conversations View options Sent and received messages Send button Attach a file Attach a location Attach a sound clip Take a photo and attach it con o BA Bom gt Fal hb Attach a photo saved on your device 10 Text field To create and send a message From your Home screen tap then find and tap
113. mono sound To select the radio region When the radio is open press Tap Set radio region Select an option To adjust the Visualizer When the radio is open tap Tap Visualizer Select an option 65 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use _ e BOND Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Zoomin or out Main camera screen View photos and videos Take photos or record video clips Go back a step or exit the camera Capturing mode settings icon Camera settings icon and shortcut icons o RAIS o pou gt Fa n Front camera To take a photo from the lock screen To activate the screen briefly press the power key To activate the camera swipe to the left in the upper part of the screen After the camera opens tap To take a photo by tapping the on screen camera button Activate the camera Point the camera toward the subject Tap the on screen camera button The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger To take a self portrait using the front camera Activate the camera Tap amp To take the photo press the camera key The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger To use the still camera flash When the camera is open tap 4 Select your desired flash setting Take the photo To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera Point the camera toward the subject Tap to start record
114. must have a mobile data connection and the correct settings also known as APN Access Point Name settings The APN identifies the network that a mobile device can connect to You can usually download Internet and messaging settings when you set up your device for the first time with a SIM card inserted In other cases the settings may be pre installed If not you can download or add the settings manually Contact your network operator for detailed information about Internet and messaging settings If you cannot access the Internet have no data connection or cannot send or receive multimedia messages try deleting all Internet and messaging settings and then add them again To download Internet and messaging settings Drag the status bar downward then tap Tap More gt Internet settings Tap Accept To reset the default Internet settings Drag the status bar downwards then tap X Tap More gt Mobile networks Tap Access Point Names then tap Tap Reset to default Access Point Names APNs An APN is used to establish data connections between your device and the Internet The APN defines which type of IP address to use which security methods to invoke and which fixed end connections to use Checking the APN is useful when you cannot access the Internet have no data connection or cannot send or receive multimedia messages To view the current APN From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More
115. n The menu will look different depending on which application you are using To open a menu in an application While using the application press 5 A menu is not available in all applications Rearranging your Application screen Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences To arrange applications on the Application screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Select the desired option under SHOW APPS To move an application on the Application screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Make sure that Own order is selected underSHOW APPS Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag it to the new location To uninstall an application from the Application screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Tap Uninstall All uninstallable applications are indicated by Tap the application that you want to uninstall then tap Uninstall Status and notifications The status bar at the top of your screen shows what s going on in your device 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 The status bar
116. n page 95 If you have a PC use the Media Go application from Sony to organize content and transfer video files to your device via the PC Learn more and download the Media Go application If your computer is an Apple Mac you can use Sony Bridge for Mac to transfer video files from iTunes to your device Learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac Managing video content To get movie information manually Make sure your device has an active data connection From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the thumbnail of a file that you want to get information about Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video then tap Search for info If prompted allow your device to download video details using your mobile data connection In the search field enter keywords for the video then tap the confirm key on the keyboard All matches are displayed in a list Select a search result then tap Done The download of the information begins You can get information about newly added videos automatically every time the Movies application opens if you mark the Get video details checkbox under Settings Data transmission charges may apply If the downloaded information is not correct search again using different keywords To clear information about a video From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the vide
117. nd AVC patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer for i encoding video in compliance with the MPEG 4 visual standard MPEG 4 video or the AVC standard AVC video and or ii decoding MPEG 4 or AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider 120 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG 4 and or AVC video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information including that relating to promotional internal and commercial uses and licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA L L C See http www mpegla com MPEG Layer 3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson SONY MOBILE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS DELETION AND OR DATA OVERWRITING OF PERSONAL DATA OR FILES STORED ON YOUR PHONE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONTACTS MUSIC TRACKS AND PICTURES ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE AS WELL AS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF ANY OF THE INDICATIONS AND TIPS PROVIDED UNDER THE SUBSECTIONS METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING CONTACTS AND DATA STORAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE OR ITS SUPPLIERS TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMIT
118. nimntinuinaniuanliianiaiviateddiad tnnins 100 Synchronizing data ON your CeVICE c 0ssssecceeeseeesensseeneeees 101 About synchronizing data on your Ge VICEC 2 c ccccccteneeeeeeeees 101 Synchronizing with Google SSIVICES vectra 101 Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 101 Synchronizing with Facebook occieccsesecededetecceiecperedeneteticendiveieeeel 102 Ma ps and NO CAO NG issiria aaia 104 Location services and SOuUrces n enneneneeereee rererere rererere eee 104 USING GPS ane er oe E e O AEE ee 104 Google Maps ke eee nner eee er 105 4 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Calendar and alarm Clo CK ieiicecccccccicccecesccccencccseccenseccscnssessncveecne 106 2100 2 e noe Ce Te E ae ren nee ere 106 Alarm GIO les gear te sereusnte e E vas tutenes E 106 Support and MaiNteNaN CE sccccsseesseeceseessseeeeeseessseeeeseeeess 109 Updating your CG VIC Cs crce sc ccccicencstertcep cbc cee hee oth dete eet eenen eneee 109 Backup and restore application cccccccseseseesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 110 Resetting your CR VICE s 22 c5cecccecccaaeainieiueieciesetbcccte seeeaietdieneitaates 111 Locking and protecting your COVICES is isns ineiccere seca occcencdconenoeceerondas 112 Finding your device ic 26caciccticetectteleticacdtetdielileldkandtetdtdldcaddsecdseticeces 115 Support GPP CAN OM sescasscsrstiiasncuisdns
119. nly for private use OND On Support and maintenance Updating your device Update your device to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements You can use the Update center application on your device to run a wireless update or you can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using a USB cable connection If you update wirelessly you can use either a cellular network or a Wi Fi network connection Make sure you back up and save all data stored on your device before you run an update New software releases may not be compatible with all devices When you run an update using the Update center application a data connection is established and related charges may be incurred Also the availability of updates over a cellular network depends on your operator Contact your network operator for more information Updating your device wirelessly Use the Update center application to update your device wirelessly You can download software updates manually or you can allow Update service to update your device automatically whenever downloads become available When the automatic update feature is activated a notification appears in the status bar every time an update becomes available To download software updates manually from Update center From your Home screen tap Find and tap Update Center Select the desired application or system update and tap 4
120. nnels are displayed 64 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use y WP ON Ono On To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open press Tap Play in speaker To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones press and tap Play in headphones To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID While the song is playing on your device s FM radio press then select TrackID A progress indicator appears while the TrackID application samples the song If successful you are presented with a track result or a list of possible tracks Press to return the FM Radio 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 Favorite 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 Tap yy Enter a name and select a color for the channel then press Save To listen to a favorite radio channel Tap s Select an option To remove a channel as a favorite When the radio is open navigate to the channel that you want to remove Tap x then tap Delete Sound settings To switch between mono and stereo sound mode When the radio is open press Tap Enable stereo sound To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again press and tap Force
121. nsitivity to 100 200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200 400 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400 800 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800 This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Metering This function automatically determines a well balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture Center Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image Average 70 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OND Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Image stabilizer When taking a photo it can be difficult to hold the device steady The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Preview You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them Unlimited The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it 5 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you shoot it 3 seconds The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it Edit The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it Off The photo or video is saved after you shoot it and no preview appears Flash Use the flash to take p
122. o that you want to edit Touch and hold the video thumbnail then tap Clear info 81 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use hONDM To delete a video From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the video that you want to delete Touch and hold the video thumbnail then tap Delete from the list that appears Tap Delete again to confirm 82 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Video Unlimited Video Unlimited service Use the Video Unlimited service to rent and buy movies or TV shows that you can view not only on your Android device but also on a PC PlayStation Portable PSP PlayStation 3 or PlayStation Vita Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases action movies comedies classics and a range of other categories You need to create a Video Unlimited account if you want to buy or rent movies through the Video Unlimited service If you already have a PlayStation network account or a Sony Entertainment Network account then you can use that account instead Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market Separate subscription required Additional terms and conditions apply To get started with Video Unlimited From your Home screen tap Find and tap Q If you are starting Video Unlimited for
123. o to your Home screen tap then tap x Tap the contact that you want to share Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When the devices connect they vibrate and play a short sound A thumbnail of the contact appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the contact information is displayed on the screen of the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device To share a music file with another device using NFC Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active To open the WALKMAN application tap then find and tap Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share Tap the track to play it You can then tap Q to pause the track The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other When the devices connect they vibrate and play a short sound A thumbnail of the track appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the music file plays immediately on the receiving device At the same time the file is saved on the receiving device You might not be able to copy send or transfer copyright protected items 91 This is an Internet version of this publication
124. o your device Learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac Listening to music Use the WALKMAN application to listen to your favorite music and audio books Songs 1 Browse your music Search songs on Music Unlimited and all songs saved to your device View the current play queue Album art if available a A WwW N Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue Touch and hold to rewind within the current song Oo Play or pause a song 7 Tap to go to the next song in the play queue Touch and hold to fast forward within the current song 8 Shuffle songs in the current play queue 9 Repeat all songs in the current play queue 10 Progress indicator Drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 11 Total length of current song 12 Elapsed time of current song 57 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Ono To play a song From your Home screen tap then find and tap If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed tap Select a music category for example under Artists Albums or Songs then browse to the song that you want to open Tap a song to play it You might not be able to play copyright protected items Please verify that you have necessary rights in material that you intend to share To find song related information online While a song is playing in the WALKMAN application tap the album art to display the infinite butt
125. oad of PC Companion using your device Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable When prompted follow the instructions in your device to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer 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 device to the computer using a USB cable Computer Launch the PC Companion application After a few moments PC Companion detects your device and searches for new software for it Device When notifications appear in the status bar follow the on screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates To update your device using an Apple Mac computer Install the Sony Bridge for Mac application on the Apple Mac computer that you are using if it is not already installed Using a USB cable connect your device to the Apple Mac computer Computer Launch the Sony Bridge for Mac application After a few moments the Sony Bridge for Mac application detects your device and searches for new software for it Computer If a new software update is detected a popup window appears Follow the on screen instructions to run the relevant software updates The Sony Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from the Bridge for Mac software page Backup and restore application Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of content to
126. om your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap Q and enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search contacts field All contacts beginning with those letters appear 45 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Ono On ook ee AON RON ahwND WONho To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen tap then tap 2 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 To further expand the list of options tap the account When you are finished tap OK Adding and editing contacts To add a contact From your Home screen tap then tap Tap If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time you must select the account you want to add this contact to Alternatively tap Phone contact if you only want to use and save this contact on your device Enter or select the desired information for the contact When you are finished tap Done After you select a synchronization account in step 3 that account will show as the default account offered the next time you add a contact but you can change the account by editing the contact after it is saved If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contac
127. on 2 then tap 2 The infinite button gt gives you access to several sources of information including videos on YouTube lyrics and artist info on Wikipedia To adjust the audio volume Press the volume key To minimize the WALKMAN application When a song is playing tap amp to go to the Home screen The WALKMAN application stays playing in the background To open the WALKMAN application when it is playing in the background While a song is playing in the background tap the gt to open the recently used applications window Tap the WALKMAN application WALKMAN home screen The WALKMAN home screen gives you an overview of all the songs on your device as well as of the songs available on Music Unlimited From here you can manage your albums and playlists create shortcuts and organize your music by mood and tempo using SensMe channels So CON ONSWN 1 Charts provided by Music Unlimited 2 New releases provided by Music Unlimited 3 Featured playlists provided by Music Unlimited 4 Browse your music by artist 5 Browse your music by song 6 Browse your music by album 58 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WP 7 Browse all playlists 8 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services 9 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited channels 10 Open the WALKMAN music player Sony Entert
128. on the Android platform Android devices 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 On Google Play you can download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection You can also integrate applications on your Android device with other applications and with online services you use For example you can back up your contacts access your different email accounts and calendars from one place keep track of your appointments and engage in social networking Android devices are constantly evolving When a new software version is available that your device supports you can update your device to get new features and the latest improvements Your Android device comes pre loaded with Google services To get the most out of the provided Google services you should have a Google account and sign in to it when you first start your device You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in Android New software releases may not be compatible with all devices Device overview This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use on o oan gt WO DN 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Front camera lens Ear speaker Ambient light sensor Notification light Main microphone Charging dock
129. ontinuous autofocus is on Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Multi autofocus The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Continuous autofocus is off Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces indicated by frames on the screen The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen When you tap the camera screen a blue frame shows which face is selected and in focus Face detection cannot be used for all scene types Continuous autofocus is on Touch focus Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus Continuous autofocus is off Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder the camera tracks it for you This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode ISO You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically 100 Sets the ISO se
130. or tap y to download all application updates Application updates launch automatically after download With system updates install the update manually after download Your device will then restart automatically after the installation is finished You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over mobile networks To activate automatic software updates using the Update Center application From your Home screen tap Find and tap Update Center Press then tap Settings Mark the Allow automatic downloads checkbox then tap Agree Updates are now downloaded automatically as soon as they become available You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over mobile networks To install system updates From your Home screen tap 33 Find and tap Update Center Select a system update that you want to install then tap 2 Updating your device using a USB cable connection Some updates are not available for wireless download Notifications appear in the status bar to inform you of such updates To download and run the updates you need a USB cable and a computer running the PC Companion application You can install PC Companion on the computer using installation files saved on your device or you can download the application directly from the PC Companion software page 109 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh akhwnh To launch the downl
131. ose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device s internal storage Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card 68 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use White balance This function adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions The white balance setting icon iH is available on the camera screen ao Auto Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions Incandescent Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions such as under light bulbs TT 4 Fluorescent Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting 3 Daylight Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions Cloudy Adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera To display all settings tap 5 Select the setting you want to adjust then edit as desired Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory 13MP 4128x3096 4 3 13 megapixel resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 9MP 3920x2204 16 9 9 megapixel re
132. our company or organization has a virtual private network VPN you can connect to this network using your device You can use a VPN to access intranets and other internal services at your company Before using Wi Fi 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 device s location Move closer to the Wi Fi access point to increase the signal strength To turn on Wi Fi From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Drag the slider beside Wi Fi to the right to turn on the Wi Fi function It may take a few seconds before Wi Fi is enabled To connect to a Wi Fi network automatically Make sure the Wi Fi function is turned on Drag the status bar downward then tap Tap Wi Fi All available Wi Fi networks are displayed Tap a Wi Fi network to connect to it For secured networks enter the relevant password is displayed in the status bar once you are connected Tap and then tap Scan to search for new available networks To connect to another Wi Fi network From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Detected Wi Fi networks are displayed Tap another Wi Fi network to connect to it To scan for Wi Fi networks manually From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Press
133. our phone number on call recipients devices when you call them To show or hide your phone number From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Additional settings gt Caller ID Receiving calls To answer a call G gt To decline a call To mute the ringtone for an incoming call When you receive the call press the volume key Rejecting a call with a message You can reject a call with a predefined message When you reject a call with such a message the message is automatically sent to the caller and saved on your device Six messages are predefined on your device You can select from these predefined messages which can also be edited if necessary To reject a call with a predefined message Drag Reject with message upward then select a message To reject a second call with a predefined message When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag Reject with message upward then select a message To edit the message used to reject a call From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Reject call with message Tap the message you want to edit then make the necessary changes When you re done tap OK 39 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ahwond Ongoing calls Ongoing calls overview 7 00 04 H 010 1010 1010 4 Ress a 4 le OM 5 1 Open your contacts list 2 Turn on
134. outside of your home network It s recommended to check the relevant data transmission rates in advance To activate data roaming From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Mark the Data roaming checkbox You can t activate data roaming when data connections have been deactivated 36 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Who eo BWOND Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play Google Play is the official online Google store for downloading applications games music movies and books It includes both free and paid applications Before you start downloading from Google Play make sure that you have a working Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi to limit data traffic charges To use Google Play you need to have a Google account Google Play may not be available in all countries or regions To download an application from Google Play From the Home screen tap Find and tap Play Store Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories or by using the search function Tap the item to view its details and follow the instructions to complete the installation Some applications may need to access data settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly Only install and give permissions to applications you trust You can view the permissions g
135. plete your purchase You can also select a track to buy by opening the History or Charts tabs from the TrackID start screen To share a track After a track has been recognized by the TrackID application tap Share then select a sharing method Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure To view artist information for a track After a track has been recognized by the TrackID application tap Artist info To delete a track from the track history Open the TrackID application then tap History Tap a track title then tap Delete Tap Yes to confirm 62 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Music Unlimited online service Music Unlimited is a subscription based service that offers access to millions of songs over a mobile network 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 the Windows operating system Go to www sonyentertainmentnetwork com for more information Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market Separate subscription required Additional terms and conditions apply To get started with Music Unlimited Open the WALKMAN home screen Tap Music Unlimited then follow the on screen instructions to get started with the Music Unlimited service 63 This is
136. ppears To delete a playlist Open the WALKMAN home screen then tap Playlists Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete Tap Delete Tap Delete again to confirm You cannot delete default playlists Sharing music To send a song Open the WALKMAN home screen Browse to the song or album that you want to send then touch and hold the song title Tap Share Select an application from the list then follow the on screen instructions You can also send albums and playlists in the same way Sharing music on Facebook The Friends music function collects links to music and music related content that you and your friends have shared using Facebook To Like a song on Facebook While the song is playing in the WALKMAN application tap the album art Tap 1 to show that you Like the song on Facebook If desired add a comment in the comments field Tap Share to send the song to Facebook If the song is received successfully you will get a confirmation message from Facebook 60 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Ono on _ _ O N To manage music from your friends Open the WALKMAN home screen then tap Friends music gt Recent Tap an item to open it then work on it as desired Tap j to show that you Like the song on Facebook If desired add a comment in the comments field To view your shared music Open th
137. r Connecting your device to a computer on page 95 To format the memory card Drag the status bar downwards then tap X Find and tap Storage gt Erase SD card To confirm tap Erase SD card gt Erase everything Clearing the application memory You may sometimes need to clear the memory for an application This might happen if for example the application memory becomes full or you want to clear scores for a game You might also want to delete incoming email text and multimedia messages in some applications To clear the memory for an application Drag the status bar downward then tap Find and tap Apps Tap the application you want to clear the memory for Tap Clear cache It is not possible to clear the memory for some applications Using a headset Use the accessories provided with your device or other compatible accessories for optimal performance To use a headset Connect the headset to your device To answer a call press the call handling key To end the call press the call handling key If a headset is not included with the device you may purchase one separately If you are listening to music the music stops when you answer a call and resumes after you end the call 33 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use _ OND Wh NOohwoND ROD Internet and messaging settings To access the Internet and to send multimedia messages you
138. ranted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings gt Apps Downloading applications from other sources When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant download instructions Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device Only download applications from reliable sources Contact the application provider if you have any questions or concerns To allow the download of applications from other sources From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security Mark the Unknown sources checkbox Tap OK Some applications may need to access data settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly Only install and give permissions to applications you trust You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings gt Apps 37 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Who Ono Calling Making calls Making calls overview You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number by tapping a number saved in your contacts list or by tapping the phone number in your call log view You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs To make a video call you can use the Hangouts ins
139. rtcut to the Home screen From the Application screen touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates then drag the icon to the top of the screen The Home screen opens Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen then release your finger Opening and closing applications To open an application From your Home screen or the Application screen tap the application 22 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use _ _ To close an application Press Some applications are paused when you press to exit while other applications may continue to run in the background In the first case the next time you open the application you can continue where you left off Remember that some applications may cause data connection charges when they are running in the background for example social networking services Recently used applications window You can switch between recently used applications from this window You can also open small apps To open the recently used applications window Press c7 Using small apps From the recently used applications window you can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar A small app only takes up a small area of your screen So you can interact with a small app and another application at the same time on the same screen To open the small apps bar Press c7 To open a small app To
140. s a User guide troubleshooting information plus tips and tricks Download and install new applications and updates e Some applications are not supported by all networks and or service providers in all areas 118 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Important information Important information leaflet Before you use your device please read the Important information leaflet provided in the Setup guide in your device or in the box To access the setup guide manually From the Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Setup guide Limitations to services and features 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 Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to the Internet You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device Contact your wireless service provider for more information Water resistance In order for your device to be water resistant the covers for the micro USB port the micro SD card the micro SIM card and the headset connector
141. s as a media server when it makes content 88 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ROD o1 RONM OND AON O N available to client devices When you set up file sharing on your device you must also give access permission to client devices After you do so such devices appear as registered devices Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified devices Connect your device to a Wi Fi network From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap s then tap Media server To turn on the Share media function drag the slider appears in the status bar Your device can now work as a media server Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi Fi network as your device A notification appears in the status bar of your device Open the notification and set the relevant access permissions for other devices The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used Refer to your client device User guide for more information If the device cannot connect check that your Wi Fi network is working You can also access the Media server menu under Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings If you close the Media server view the file sharing function stays running in the background To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified
142. save space on your Home screen To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates then tap Widgets Find and tap the widget that you want to add To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates then release the widget If the widget can be resized for example the Calendar widget then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget To confirm the new size of the widget tap anywhere on the Home screen Rearranging your Home screen Customize the appearance of your Home screen and change the features you can access from it Change the screen background move items around create folders and add shortcuts and widgets 20 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh Customization options When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen the following customization options appear Add widgets to your Home screen Add applications and shortcuts ed Set a wallpaper for your Home screen 4 Set a background theme To view customization options from the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and customization options appear at the bottom of the screen To add a shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device
143. solution with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays 5MP 2592x1944 4 3 5 megapixel resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 2MP 1920x1080 16 9 2 megapixel resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Self timer With the self timer you can take a photo without holding the device 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 On 2 sec Set a 2 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken 69 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Off The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen Smile Shutter Use the Smile Shutter function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp When continuous autofocus is on the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellow focus frame stays sharp Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject C
144. t Sony Bridge for Mac is installed on the Apple Mac computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application then click Xperia Transfer or Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts Transferring contacts using an online account If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account for example Google Sync Facebook or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync you can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account To synchronize contacts to your new device using a synchronization account From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap then tap Settings gt Accounts amp sync Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with then tap gt Sync now You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it Other methods for transferring contacts There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new device For example you can copy contacts to a memory card use Bluetooth technology or save contacts to a SIM card For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device refer to the relevant User guide To import contacts from a memory card From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Import contacts gt SD card Select where to store your contacts Select the file that you want to
145. t Contacts gt Just once then select a contact To use a photo as wallpaper When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap gt Use as gt Wallpaper Follow the instructions on the screen To rotate a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Select Rotate The photo is saved in the new orientation To delete a photo or video When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap wW Tap Delete 75 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WP On BWP ORON O To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album tap then tap Select items Tap the items that you want to work with Selected items are indicated by a blue frame Use the tools in the toolbars to work with your selected items To activate selection mode you can also touch and hold an item until its frame turns blue Then you can tap other items to select them Analyzing photos with faces in Album You can analyze any photos on your device that feature people s faces Once activated the photo analysis feature stays on and new photos get analyzed as they are added After running an analysis you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder To turn on the photo analysis feature From your Home screen tap Find and tap
146. t being used Disable any live wallpaper To access the battery usage menu From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management gt Battery usage 17 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Who _ ahwn _ ON Ono Using STAMINA mode Activate the STAMINA mode feature to pause your Wi Fi connection data traffic and several power consuming applications when your screen is inactive When STAMINA mode is active you can still receive phone calls and text and multimedia messages You can also set up an applications list to allow some applications to keep running when your screen is inactive Once the screen becomes active again all paused functions are resumed To activate STAMINA mode Drag the status bar downwards then tap X Find and tap Power management Drag the slider beside STAMINA mode to the right then tap Activate J appears in the status bar when STAMINA mode is activated To deactivate STAMINA mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management Tap next to STAMINA mode To change the settings for STAMINA mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management To open the settings menu tap STAMINA mode Add or remove applications as desired When you re finished tap Done Estimating the standby time of your device Standby time refers to the amount of time th
147. t s phone number you do not have to edit the number again when you make calls from other countries To edit a contact From your Home screen tap then tap Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 82 Edit the desired information When you are done tap Done Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact you want to edit then tap Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture When you have added the picture tap Done You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application To personalize the ringtone for a contact From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 82 Tap E gt Set ringtone Select an option then tap Done Tap Done To delete contacts From your Home screen tap then tap Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete To delete all contacts tap the downward arrow to open the drop down menu then select Mark all Tap then tap Delete 46 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use hOND ORD Wn ROND ROoOND ROD Who To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap Myself then tap 82 Enter the new information or make the changes you want
148. tant messaging and video chat application on your device See nstant messaging and video chat on page 51 When you make a call your device s main microphone works together with the second microphone to suppress noise and background sound Do not cover the second microphone while making a call 1 2 4 immi i 5 le 2 3 4 5 616 T Bw 9m 0 aa fF Open your contacts list View your call log entries View your favorite contacts View all contact groups saved to your device Delete number Dialpad Hide or clear the call log Call button on o BAR Bom gt coe n Hide or show the dialer To make a call by dialing From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Phone Enter the number of the recipient and tap To make a call using smart dial From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you want to call As you enter each letter or number a list of possible matches appears Tap the contact you want to call 38 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use hONM _ RORNDM To make an international call From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Phone Touch and hold 0 until a sign appears Enter the country code area code without the first 0 and phone number then tap Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide y
149. ted If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed your SIM card will become blocked You then need to enter your PUK Personal Unblocking Key and a new PIN Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator To lock a SIM card From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Set up SIM card lock gt Lock SIM card Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK 112 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Oahwh Oahwnd ee Wh l To change the SIM card PIN From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Set up SIM card lock Tap Change SIM PIN Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK To change the SIM card PIN2 From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings Tap Fixed dialing numbers gt Change PIN2 Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK To unlock a locked SIM card Enter the PUK code and tap Enter a new PIN code and tap lt 1 Re enter the new PIN code and tap If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times the SIM card becomes locked If this happens contact your service provider to get a new SIM card Setting a screen lock There are several ways to lock the screen on your device For
150. th a Bluetooth device you may need to enter a passcode Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000 If this does not work refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth device to get the device passcode You do not need to re enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth device Some Bluetooth devices for example most Bluetooth headsets require you to both pair and connect with the other device You can pair your device with several Bluetooth devices but you can only connect to one Bluetooth profile at the same time To pair your device with another Bluetooth device Make sure the device you want to pair your device with has the Bluetooth function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices Drag the status bar downward then tap Find and tap Bluetooth All available Bluetooth devices appear in a list Tap the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with your device Enter a passcode if required or confirm the same passcode on both devices Your device and the Bluetooth device are now paired 93 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BWP RON NOOO Wh OOND of Who To connect your device to another Bluetooth device If you are connecting to a Bluetooth device that requires you to first pair your device before connecting follow the relevant steps to pair your device with that device Dr
151. that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap then find and tap WALKMAN Select a device from the list of connected devices Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to play The track starts playing automatically To play a shared video on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Select a device from the list of connected devices Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to play To view a shared photo on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album gt My albums All your available online albums and connected devices are displayed Select a device from the list of connected devices Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified devices Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified devices you must set up file sharing on your device The devices that you share content with are called client devices For example a TV computer or tablet can act as client devices Your device work
152. the first time tap Continue in the Welcome screen and enter your birth date if required then tap Continue again to go to the main screen of Video Unlimited Tap gt Sign In then follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your account or create a new account to buy or rent movies 83 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Who Web browser Browsing the web The Google Chrome web browser for Android devices comes pre installed in most markets Go to http support google com chrome and click the Chrome for Mobile link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser To browse with Google Chrome From your Home screen tap Find and tap F Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field then tap Go on the keyboard Web browser overview 1 2 3 m LS e a x Search and address field Refresh the page Access browser tabs View help and options a A WwW N Go back a page in the browser history 84 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use RON Wh On ROND eo ONOOBRWN Connectivity Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using Wi Fi technology This way you can browse the web and share media files over the same Wi Fi network with other DLNA Certified devices for example TVs and computers If y
153. the loudspeaker during a call 3 Mute the microphone during a call 4 Enter numbers during a call 5 End a call To change the ear speaker volume during a call Press the volume key up or down To activate the screen during a call Briefly press Using the call log In the call log you can view missed calls 4 received calls y and dialed calls A To view your missed calls When you have missed a call 4 appears in the status bar Drag the status bar downwards Tap Missed call To call a number from your call log From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Phone The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen To call a number directly tap the number To edit a number before calling touch and hold the number then tap Edit number before call You can also call a number by tapping gt gt Call back To add a number from the call log to your contacts From your Home screen tap 33 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 Edit the contact details and tap Done 40 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Who ROND On eo BWN RONM N On To hide the call log From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Phone Tap gt Hide call log Forwarding calls You can forward calls for example to ano
154. ther phone number or to an answering service To forward calls From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt 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 33 Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Call forwarding Select an option then tap Disable Restricting calls You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider you can also use a list of Fixed Dialing Numbers FDNs to restrict outgoing calls To block incoming or outgoing calls From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings Tap Call blocking and select an option Enter the password and tap Enable When you set up call blocking for the first time you need to enter a password to activate the call blocking function You must use this same password later if you want to edit call blocking settings To enable or disable fixed dialing From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Fixed dialing numbers Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing Enter your PIN2 and tap OK To access the list of accepted call recipients From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Fixed dialing numbers gt Fixed dialing numbers Multiple calls
155. tion Print only for private use y Plug the 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 device with the USB symbol facing up The notification light illuminates when charging begins When the device is fully charged disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outward Make sure not to bend the connector Use the charger and USB cable provided with the device to ensure faster charging If the battery is completely discharged it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears Battery notification light status Green The battery charge level is greater than 90 Flashing red The battery level is low Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90 To check the battery level From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About phone gt Status gt Battery level Improving battery performance The following tips can help you improve battery performance Charge your device often This will not affect the lifetime of the battery Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming When you re not using the Internet you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks This setting does not prevent your device from transmitting data over other wireless ne
156. tions To set up corporate email calendar and contacts for synchronization From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Add account gt Exchange ActiveSync Enter your corporate email address and password Tap Next Your device begins to retrieve your account information If a failure occurs contact your corporate network administrator for more information then enter the domain and server details for your account manually Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device Select what data you want to sync with your device such as contacts and calendar entries If desired activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to control certain security features on your device For example you can allow your corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption When the setup is done enter a name for the corporate account To edit the setup of corporate email calendar and contacts From your Home screen tap Tap Email then tap 5 Tap Settings and select a corporate account Change the desired settings To set a synchronization interval for a corporate account From your Home screen tap 3 Tap Email then tap Tap Settings and select a corporate account Tap Check frequency and select an interval option To remove a corporate account From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Exchange ActiveSync then select the corporate account Tap s then tap Remove ac
157. to track your current location view real time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination Before taking trips you can download and save maps to your memory card to avoid high roaming costs The Google Maps application requires the use of an Internet connection You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device Contact your network operator for more information The Google Maps application may not be available in every market country or region To use Google Maps From your Home screen tap Find and tap Maps If you want to use Google Maps you have to enable one of the location methods available under Settings gt Location services To learn more about Google Maps When you use Google Maps tap then tap Help Viewing your friends locations with Google Latitude Join Google Latitude to view your friends locations on maps and share your location and other information with them 105 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WOUN as NO Ono Calendar and alarm clock Calendar About the calendar Your device has a calendar for managing your schedule If you have a Google account you can also synchronize your device s calendar with your web calendar See Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync on page 101 To set the calendar view Fro
158. tworks Turn off Bluetooth and Wi Fi connections when you don t need these features You can turn them on and off more easily from the Notification panel by dragging down the status bar Use the STAMINA mode and Low battery mode features to reduce battery consumption You can select the power saving mode that best suits the way you use your device You can also customize the settings of each power saving mode Set your synchronization applications used to synchronize your email calendar and contacts to synchronize manually You can also synchronize automatically but increase the synchronization intervals Check the battery usage menu in your device to see which applications use the most power Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming applications such as YouTube Some applications downloaded from Google Play may also consume more power Close and exit applications that you are not using Lower the screen display brightness level Turn off your device or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no network coverage Otherwise your device repeatedly scans for available networks and this consumes power Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music Handsfree devices demand less battery power than your device s own loudspeakers Keep your device in standby whenever possible Standby time refers to the time during which your device is connected to the network and is no
159. u can customize it with applications widgets shortcuts folders themes and wallpaper You can also add extra panes The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width so you need to flick left or right to view content in all of the Home screen s panes O shows which part of the Home screen you are in You can set a pane as the main Home screen pane and add or delete panes 19 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use bk Wh To go to the Home screen Press 4 To browse the Home screen Flick right or left To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane then tap To add a pane to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Flick left or right to browse the panes then tap To delete a pane from your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete then tap Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen For example the WALKMAN widget allows you to start playing music directly Some widgets are resizable so you can expand them to view more content or shrink them to
160. ual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings To view data transferred via Wi Fi From your Home screen tap 33 Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Tap then mark the Show Wi Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked Tap the Wi Fi tab Mobile network settings Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on what mobile networks are available in different areas You can also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode for example WCDMA or GSM 35 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use hRONM eo BOND Ono e WN To select a network mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Tap Network Mode Select a network mode To select another network manually From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks gt Service providers Tap Search mode gt Manual Select a network If you select a network manually your device will not search for other networks even if you move out of range of the manually selected network To activate automatic network selection Drag the status bar downwards then tap Find and tap More gt Mobile networks gt Service providers Tap Search mode gt Automatic Data roaming Some service providers allow you to send and receive mobile data when you are roaming
161. ur device s data connection for example to surf the Internet download applications or send and receive emails You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable Go to www android com tether to get the most current information To share your data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device Using the USB cable that came with your device connect your device to a computer From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot Mark the USB tethering checkbox then tap OK if prompted iJ is displayed in the status bar once you are connected To stop sharing your data connection unmark the USB tethering checkbox or disconnect the USB cable You cannot share your device s data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time To use your device as a portable Wi Fi hotspot From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot Tap Portable Wi Fi hotspot settings gt Configure Wi Fi hotspot Enter the Network SSID information To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password Tap Save Tap and mark the Portable Wi Fi hotspot checkbox If prompted tap OK to confirm amp appears in the status bar once the portable Wi Fi hotspot is active To stop sharing your data connection via Wi Fi unmark the Portable
162. virtual private network From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings gt More gt VPN In the list of available networks tap the VPN you want to connect to Enter the required information Tap Connect To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off Sharing content with DLNA Certified devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as for example a TV or a computer Such devices must be DLNA Certified by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi Fi network in order for content to be shared You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified devices on your device After you set up the sharing of content between devices you can for example listen to music files stored on your home computer from your device or view photos taken with your device s camera on a large screen TV Playing files from DLNA Certified devices on your device When you play files from another DLNA Certified device on your device this other device acts as a server In other words it shares content over a network The server device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to your device It also must be connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device To play a shared track on your device Make sure the devices

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