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1. Legal information Sony D5102 D5103 D5106 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company without any warranty Improvements and changes to this 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 Alll illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device All product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved Visit www sonymobile com us legal for more information 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 privacy policy in advance Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any third party websites or offered services Your mobile device has the capability to download store and forward additional content for example
2. ONDaABRWN NOOR WNDN ON AUN aorkWN 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 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 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 usage settings can help you keep greate
3. 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 on the small app window To download a small app From the small apps bar tap A then tap and tap Search for the small app that you want to download then follow the instructions to download it and complete the installation 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 minimise 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 that you want to restore then drag it into the small apps bar 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 Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen They also function as shortcuts For example the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen
4. 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 access a User guide troubleshooting information plus tips and tricks 24 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 8 Download and install new applications and updates Some applications are not supported by all networks and or service providers in all areas 25 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N e e AUN 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 d
5. Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory 81 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 8MP 3264x2448 4 3 8 megapixel resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 5MP 3104x1746 16 9 5 megapixel picture size with 16 9 aspect ratio Suitable for photos that 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 2MP 1632x1224 4 3 2 megapixel resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio Suitable for photos you want to view on non widescreen displays or print in high resolution 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 off The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen Smile Shutter Use the Smile Shutte
6. application from Sony to organise content and transfer video files to your device via the PC To learn more and download the Media Go application go to http mediago sony com enu features If your computer is an Apple Mac you can use Sony Bridge for Mac to transfer video files from iTunes to your device To learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac go to www sonymobile com global er tools bridge for mac Managing video content To get movie information manually Make sure that your device has an active data connection From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to get information Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video then tap Search for info 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 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 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open t
7. Find and tap Email If you are using several email accounts tap 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 gt 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 then tap Combined view Tap Q 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 65 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use akwWN oakwWN Oat won CON To delete an email message In your email inbox mark the checkbox for the message that you want to delete then tap if Tap Delete In the email inbox view you can also flick a message to the right to delete it Email account settings To remove an email account from your device
8. Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth All available Bluetooth devices appear in a list Tap the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with Enter a passcode if required or confirm the same passcode on both devices Your device and the other device are now paired To connect your device to another Bluetooth device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Tap the Bluetooth device to which you want to connect To unpair a Bluetooth device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Under Paired devices tap beside the name of the device that 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 Other ways to send an item may exist Select Bluetooth Turn on Blue
9. Superior auto Superior auto mode detects the conditions in which you are shooting and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photo possible Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for taking photos and videos 79 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON DNoahwhd AUN on AR effect You can apply AR augmented reality effects to your photos and make them more fun This setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos as you take them Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder Creative effect You can apply different effects on your photos or videos For example you can add a Nostalgic effect to make photos look older or a Sketch effect for a more fun image Timeshift burst The camera takes a burst of 31 photos in a window of two seconds one second before and after you press the camera key So you can go back and find the perfect image To use Timeshift burst Activate the camera Tap then select To take photos press the camera key fully down and then release it The photos taken appear in thumbnail view Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save then tap Social live Social live is a camera shooting mode that lets you stream video live to your Facebook page You just need to have an active internet
10. To find song related information online While a song is playing in the WALKMAN application tap the album art to display the infinite button ac then tap 2 The infinite button 2 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 minimise the WALKMAN application When a song is playing tap 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 to open the recently used applications window Tap the WALKMAN application WALKMAN home screen menu The WALKMAN home screen menu 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 organise your music by mood and tempo using SensMe channels 69 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OONO AA ON b oO 1 Return to the WALKMAN home screen Browse your music by artist Browse your music by album Browse your music by song Browse all playlists New releases provided by Music Unlimited Charts provided by Music Unlimited o RAD o Bom e Mey no Featured playlists provided by Mu
11. then tap Keyboard settings Tap Writing languages then tap Select a keyboard layout variant Tap OK to confirm 44 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON w N Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling 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 instant messaging and video chat application on your device See nstant messaging and video chaton page 61 1 2 3 4 bred 1000 0000 a gt 010 0011 0101 lt 5 0101 als b 5 Jo Qu 3w 4 5a 6 16 T 8m Qer 0 6 8 d il Open your contacts list 2 View your call log entries 3 View your favourite contacts 4 View all contact groups saved to your device 5 Delete number 6 Dialpad 7 View more options 8 Call button 9 Hide or show the dialer To make a call by dialling From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone Enter the number of the recipient and tap To make a call using smart dial From your Home screen tap 333 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 45 This is an
12. But when you tap the widget the full Weather application opens You can download additional widgets from Google Play 18 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh eo oO RWN 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 To move a widget Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag it to the new location To delete a widget Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag it to if To add a widget to the lock screen To activate the screen briefly press the power key Swipe inwards from the top left area of the screen until 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 You cannot add a widget to the lock screen by default To enable thi
13. From your Home screen tap 3 3 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 5 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 you want to set an Out of Office auto reply Tap Out of office Drag the slider beside Out of office to the right to turn on the function 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 Gmail Team c veces somes Gmail Team 5 Get Gnad er your mabe dosies 5 Gmail Team 1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and recent folders 2 Write anew email message 3 Search for email messages 66 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 4 Access settings and options 5 List of email messages To learn more about Gmail When the Gmail application
14. Separate subscription required Additional terms and conditions apply To get started with Music Unlimited From the WALKMAN home screen tap gt Settings Drag the slider beside Music Unlimited to the right so that the Music Unlimited function gets turned on then follow the on screen instructions 74 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Ww N 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 favourites 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 1 Favourites list 2 Radio on off button 3 View menu options 4 Tuned frequency 5 Save or remove a channel as a favourite 6 Tuning dial 7 Frequency band drag left or right to move between channels 8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 9 A saved favourite channel 10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel To listen to the FM radio Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap FM radio The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band When you start the FM radio available channels
15. appears in the status bar a wireless connection is established 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 centimetre 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 100 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON Oo BROWN NO Oo y oR WP NO 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 go to your Home screen tap 3 then tap 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 a thumbnail of the contact appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the contact information is displaye
16. enabled by default You can disable either option manually Improving GPS accuracy The first time you use the GPS function in your device 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 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 Ca SONY 108 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN Google Maps and navigation Use Google Maps to track your current location view real time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination When you view a map you use data traffic to get an Internet connection and data is transferred to your device So it s a good idea to save a map and make it available offline before you take a trip This way you can avoid high roaming costs The Google Maps application requires the use of an Internet connection when used online 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 beo W 2 a mj 1 Enter an address o
17. i L4 e 5 gt aang 109 8 7 6 1 Go back to the list of conversations View options Sent and received messages gt a OO N Send button Add attachments Attach a location Attach a handwritten note or image o RAR o po Take a photo and attach it 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 Tap t Enter the recipient s name or phone number or other contact information that you have saved about the recipient then select from the list that appears If the recipient is not listed as a contact enter the recipient s number manually Tap Write message and enter your message text If you want to add an attachment 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 59 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use On w N gt w N w N gt w N BRWN ON WN ON 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 All received messages are saved by default to the device memory To reply to a message From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap the conversation contain
18. other text input settings that help you for example to set options for writing languages text prediction and correction automatic spacing and quick full stops The keyboard can use data from messaging and other applications to learn your writing style There is also a Personalisation guide that runs you through the most basic settings to get you started quickly To access the on screen keyboard settings When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 12 Tap then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as 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 tap 12 2 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 12 Tap then tap Keyboard settings gt Symbols and smileys Mark the Smiley key checkbox To use your writing style When you enter text using the on screen keyboard tap 127 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 12 Tap
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20. Find out more about choosing a transfer method at www sonymobile com support 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 that 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 synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap 3 then tap Settings gt Accounts amp sync Select the account
21. 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 individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings To view data transferred via Wi Fi From your Home screen tap 3 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 Selecting mobile networks Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which mobile networks are available where you are You can also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode for example WCDMA or GSM 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 your 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 From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks gt Service providers Tap Search mode gt Automatic Virtual private networks VPNs
22. Ry Party Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred Hold your hand steady or use a support This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode 87 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use 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 menu options 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu 4 The date of items in the group 5 Tap a photo or video to view it 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 sp
23. SIM card into the slot until you hear a locking sound Re attach the micro SIM card slot cover If you insert a micro SIM card while the device is powered on the device restarts automatically To insert a memory card Use a fine tipped pen or other similar tool to insert the memory card Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the device then detach the memory card cover Place the memory card in the memory card slot with the gold coloured contacts facing towards you then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a locking sound Re attach the memory card cover To remove the micro SIM card This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 1 2 3 1 2 3 Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot Using a fine tipped pen or other similar tool press the micro SIM card inwards and then release it quickly Draw the card outwards and remove it fully Re attach the micro SIM card slot cover To remove the memory card Turn off the device and remove the cover of the memory card slot Using a fine tipped pen or other similar tool press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly Draw the card outwards and remove it fully Starting your device for the first time The first time you start your device a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings sign in to some accounts and personalise your device For examp
24. 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 works as a media server when it makes content 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 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 Certif
25. 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 channels are displayed 75 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh WN WN WON 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 Favourite radio channels To save achannel as a favourite When the radio is open navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite Tap 3y Enter a name and select a colour for the channel then press Save To listen to a favourite radio ch
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27. connection and be logged into Facebook Videos can be up to 10 minutes long To broadcast live video using Social live Activate the camera Tap then select Log in to your Facebook account Tap to start broadcasting To take a photo during the broadcast tap To stop broadcasting tap Portrait retouch Use this feature to apply touch up effects to portrait photos as you take them so that you ensure the best results To use the Portrait retouch feature Activate the camera Tap i then tape Tap and select the portrait style that you want to apply to the photo To delete the applied portrait style tap the subject s face on the camera screen To compare the applied portrait style with the original portrait touch and hold the camera screen To take a photo press the camera key fully down and then release it 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 80 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use x Launch and record video When this setting is activated you can launch the camera and st
28. for private use Wh AUN O 0 Settings Media files To back up your data using a computer Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on an Apple Mac computer Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable Computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application After a few moments the computer detects your device Computer Click Back up amp restore then follow the on screen instructions to back up data from your device To restore your data using a computer Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable Computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application After a few moments the computer detects your device Computer Click Back up amp restore and select a backup file from the backup records then follow the on screen instructions to back up data from your device Backing up with the Backup and restore application You can only use this method to back up and restore content between the same Android software version You cannot use it to restore content after a system upgrade The Backup and restore application is recommended for backing up content before you do a factory data reset With this application you can back up the following types of data to an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connected by cable to your device Bookmarks Call
29. in the illustration XPERIA e FCC Caution Operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency band is only permitted for indoor use For indoor and outdoor operation connect your device to an FCC approved 5 GHz WLAN access point 29 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use OORUN O N e aOakrwhnhd oR Ww Wi Fi settings When you are connected to a Wi Fi network or when there are Wi Fi networks available in your vicinity it is possible to view the status of these networks You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi Fi network is detected If you 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 By adding a Wi Fi sleep policy you can specify when to switch from Wi Fi to mobile data 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 To add a Wi Fi sleep policy From the Home screen tap Find and tap Se
30. is not working even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded 2r This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh WON 2 aOnakWN N e AUN AUN successfully to your device refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at www sonymobile com support for network coverage mobile data and MMS issues To download Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Internet settings Tap Accept Once the settings have been downloaded successfully BJ appears in the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device check the signal strength of your mobile network Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window and then try again To check whether mobile data is turned on or off From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Check whether the Mobile data traffic checkbox is marked or not To add Internet and MMS settings manually From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Tap Access Point Names gt Tap Name and enter a name as desired Tap APN and enter the access point name Enter all other information as required If you don t know what information is required contact your network operator for more details When you re done ta
31. is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Edit The video opens for editing after you shoot it Off The video is saved after you shoot it and no preview appears Flash Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight The video flash icon c 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 O On XN Off Scene selection The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre programmed video scenes The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene ensuring the best possible video SCN Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually o Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds A Landscape Use for videos of landscapes The camera focuses on distant objects 2 Night When turned on light sensitivity is increased Use in poorly lit environments Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred Hold your hand steady or use a support Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good to improve the video quality 7 Beach Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes 8 Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos Sports Use for videos of fast moving objects Short exposure time minimises motion blurring
32. is open tap 3 then tap Help 67 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 onto 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 Managing files using a computer on page 120 If the computer is a PC you can use the Media Go application from Sony and organise your music files create playlists subscribe to podcasts and more To learn more and download the Media Go application go to http mediago sony com enu features If the computer is an Apple Mac you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to transfer your media files from iTunes to your device To learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac go to www sonymobile con global en tools bridge for mac The WALKMAN application may not support all music file formats For more information about supported file formats and the use of multimedia audio image and video files download the White Paper for your device at www sonymobile com support Listening to music Use the WALKMAN application to listen to your favourite music and audio books Songs 1 Go to the WALKMAN home screen 2 Search songs on Music Unlimited and all songs saved to your device 3 View the current play queue 4 Album art if available 5 Ta
33. more about Google Wallet at http support google com wallet Mobile payment services may not yet be available in all regions 107 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ee AUN ee AUN Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi Fi networks as well as Global Positioning System GPS information to determine your approximate location If you re not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites your device can determine your location using the Wi Fi function And if you re not within range of a Wi Fi network your device can determine your location using your mobile network In order to use your device to find out where you are you need to enable location services To enable location services From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Settings gt Location Drag the slider beside Location to the right Tap Agree twice to confirm When you enable location services both GPS satellites and Google s location service get enabled by default You can disable either option manually To allow Google apps to access your location From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Settings gt Google gt Location Drag the slider beside Location to the right Tap Agree twice to confirm When you enable location services both GPS satellites and Google s location service get
34. 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 to where you want to move the photo When you are finished tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo viewer 92 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN AUN To view geotagged photos on a map From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Places Tap the photo that you want to view on a map To view geotagged photos on a globe From your Home screen tap Find and tap Album Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Places gt Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe 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 93 This is an Internet ver
35. publication Print only for private use Wh akWN oe WN e W Nea To clear the cache memory for all applications From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage Tap Cached data gt OK When you clear the cache memory you don t lose any important information or settings To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage gt Transfer data to SD card Mark the file types that you want to transfer to the memory card Tap Transfer To stop applications and services from running From your Home screen tap 33 Find and tap Settings gt Apps gt Running Select an application or service then tap Stop To format the memory card From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage gt Erase SD card To confirm tap Erase SD card gt Erase everything All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it Make sure you make backups of all data that you want to save before formatting the memory card To back up your content you can copy it to a computer For more information see Managing files using a computer on page 120 Managing files using a computer Use a USB cable connection between a Windows computer and your device to transfer and manage your files Once the two devices are connected you can drag and drop content between your device and the co
36. 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 Visit www sonymobile com for more information 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 licence from Microsoft Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology WMDR M to protect their intellectual property including copyrights This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRI protected content If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content Revocation does not affect unprotected content When you download licences for protected content you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licences Content owners may require yo
37. to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset 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 between 7am and Yam you can decide that The WALKMAN application starts The web browser opens the morning paper The ring volume is set to vibrate With Smart Connect you can also manage your accessories such as SmartTags and SmartWatch Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information 1 2 3 t Ss Smajt Connect H Dewes 4 o 1 Tap to display all added devices Add a device or an event View menu options Tap to display all added events Tap to activate an event O a gt WO ND Tap to view details of an event 105 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NO Aw AUN w N RON To create a Smart Connect event From your Home screen tap then find and tap S If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time tap OK to close the introduction screen On the Events tab tap If you are creating an event for the first time tap OK again to close the introduction screen Add conditions under which you want to trigger the event A condition could be the connection with an accessory or a specific time interval or both Tap to continue Add what you want to happen whe
38. your Home screen tap 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 To set the screen to vibrate on touch From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Settings gt Sound Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications 38 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN WON e WN 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 Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand Once you put down the device the screen turns off according to your sleep setting To turn on the Smart backlight control function From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Settings gt Display gt Smart backlight control Drag the slider beside Smart backlight control to the right Screen lock There are several ways to lock the screen The security level of each lock type is listed below in order of weakest to strongest Swipe no protection but you have quick access to the Home screen Face Unlock unl
39. 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 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 gs and select your device The track stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device 99 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller You can play PlayStation Mobile games stored on your device on a TV and control the games using a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller First you need to establish a wireless connection between the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller and your device then you can connect your device with the TV using a cable mai WON oO w N Fe O O To set up a connection between a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller and your device a USB On The Go adapter is required To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller Make sure the Bluetooth function on your device is turned on Connect a USB On The Go OTG adaptor to your device Connect the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller to the OTG adaptor using a USB cable When Controller connected wired appears in the status bar at the top of your device screen unplug the USB cable When Controller connected wireless
40. ICE In Case of Emergency Tap 5 then tap Settings Mark the Enable call in ICE checkbox Some network operators may not support ICE calls Favourites and groups You can mark contacts as favourites 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 a group of contacts from within the Contacts application To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite From the Home screen tap then tap a Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites Tap yy To view your favourite contacts From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap we 56 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON OND AON BROWN a w N gt N e To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application tap the contact that you want to assign to a group Tap 4 then tap the bar directly under Groups Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact Tap Done Sending contact information To send your business card From your Home screen tap then tap s Tap Myself Press 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 a Tap the contact whose details you want to send Press then tap Send contact gt OK Select an availabl
41. Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN Wh wW Ne To make an international call From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone Touch and hold 0 until a sign appears Enter the country code area code without the initial zeros and phone number then tap To add a direct dial number to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears In the customisation menu tap Apps gt Shortcuts Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients devices when you call them To show or hide your phone number From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Additional settings gt Caller ID Receiving calls To answer a call To decline a call Ma lt amas o x To mute the ringtone for an incoming call When you receive the call press the volume key Using the answering machine You can use the answering machine application in your device to answer calls when you are busy or miss a call You can enable the automatic answering function and determine how many seconds to wait before the calls get answered automatically You can also manually route calls to the answer
42. 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 touchscreen when you are not using it When you buy your device a basic screen swipe lock is already set This means that you have to swipe in any direction from the middle of the screen to unlock it You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks See Screen ock on page 39 To activate the screen Briefly press the power key l To unlock the screen Place a finger on the middle of the screen and swipe in any direction To lock the screen When the screen is active briefly press the power key Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device It s similar to the desktop on a computer screen Your Home screen can have up to seven panes which extend beyond the regular screen display width The number of Home screen panes is 14 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ak ak represented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in To go to the Home screen Press 4 To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen up to a maximum of seven panes and delete panes You can also set the pane that you want to use as the
43. Low battery mode Change the settings for example readjust the battery level 118 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN w Nae Improving battery time using Location based Wi Fi The Location based Wi Fi feature sets your device to only activate the Wi Fi function when it comes within range of a saved Wi Fi network This way you save battery power but still have the convenience of automatic Wi Fi connections To activate the Location based Wi Fi feature From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management Drag the slider beside Location based Wi Fi to the right Improving battery time by queuing background data You can improve battery performance by setting your device to send background data at pre defined intervals when you are not using it that is when the screen is not active To allow the queuing of background data From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings gt Power management Mark the checkbox beside Queue background data Memory and storage Your device has different types of memory and storage possibilities for photos apps and other files The internal storage is about 4 9 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data Examples are alarm volume and language settings emails bookmarks contacts calendar events photos videos and music You can use a remov
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45. SONY User guide Contents Getting stated eransi ae ee 6 ADOUE this User GUA Eissaia 6 OVENI EW ecient E E A EEEE REEERE 6 ASSEM DI anaa T E 7 Starting your device for the first TIME cascode svededecaesenenedecbaaxuneecstexenee 9 Why do I need a Google ACCOUNT casi woes cccxets sinters tuiccecianeussesenes 10 Charging your devie siirsin EERE 10 L amning the DOS CS suzani 12 Using the touchscreen eessssssesssssseesssssssssssssseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 12 Locking and unlocking the SCre N cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 14 HOME SCEE Miinan era E Cean 14 Application SCrEGMsrssiiri nitiek ia a aana 16 Navigating application Sessanta 17 Small appS ee ener erro re E EEEE ERETTE 17 WIA JEt Sinia aa EEEE a a a 18 Shortcuts and TONING issin riein n de Eaei eA 19 Backg o rnd and TOMICS aciituicnenensstccnacerentatasuiavercieuceduciianeiauaaniueniness 20 Taking a screenshots iissa EAN Ea 21 Status and notifications iniia 21 Icons in the status AN x svciesncrnneasnenadapantosanaianakechnsmcsteasdhemascheatseendnetane 22 Application OVErViICW ccccccceeeceeeeetsesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaeeneeeeeeeeeeaaaea 24 Downloading GPPHICALIONS cccsssecissscresaescacssnsaassassnenuseasteasusencceensse 26 Downloading applications from Google Play ceeeeeeeeees 26 Downloading applications from other SOUICES cceeeeeeeeeeeeees 26 Internet and TIGRIS site sosnencnattiicecsnpastcnsinnveadine
46. 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 travelling 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 organisation 32 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use aOakhwnhd akRWN k 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 To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt VPN In the list of available networks tap the VPN that 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 33 This is an Internet version of this publica
47. able memory card of up to 32 GB to get more storage space Most applications can read data from a memory card but only certain apps can save files to this type of memory You can for example set the camera application to save photos directly to the memory card The dynamic memory RAM is about 1 GB and cannot be used for storage RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system You may have to purchase a memory card separately Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper for your device at www sonymobile com support Improving memory performance The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage If the device starts to slow down or applications suddenly shut down you should consider the following Always have more than 100 MB of free internal storage and more than 100 MB of free RAM Close down running applications that you are not using Clear the cache memory for all applications Uninstall downloaded applications that you don t use Transfer photos videos and music from the internal memory to the memory card If your device can t read content on the memory card you may need to format it To view the memory status From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Storage To view the amount of free and used RAM From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Settings gt Apps gt Running 119 This is an Internet version of this
48. 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 GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign in or synchronisation Your device is ready to connect to other ANT capable devices Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen El Qo ANDP E amp 5 v o9 lt o gt 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 A Wi Fi connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Software updates are available Downloading data Uploading data More undisplayed notifications 23 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Application overview g H a A oxo 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 t
49. amera 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 and email to share content oO NOs WP onl oO 1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service 2 Return to the Album application home screen 3 View all photos and videos taken with your device s camera 4 View all photos and videos saved to your device in different folders 5 View your favorite photos and videos 6 View all photos with faces 7 View your photos on a map or in globe mode 8 View photos and videos on Facebook 9 View photos and videos on Picasa 10 View photos using the Flickr online service 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 333 Find and tap Album then drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right Tap the desired online service then follow the on screen instructions to get started with it All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed Tap any album to view its content then tap a photo in the album Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick
50. amera 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 appears geotagging is turned off To turn on geotagging From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Location Drag the slider beside Location to the right Activate the camera Tap s then tap Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right Tap OK General camera settings Capturing mode settings overview i Superior auto Optimise your settings to suit any scene Manual Adjust camera settings manually AR effect Take photos with virtual scenes and characters Creative effect Apply effects to photos or videos Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images Social live Broadcast live video to Facebook 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 Portrait retouch Take photos with real time portrait styles
51. anguage 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 Then select the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens You can then select the language you want Date and time You can change the date and time on your device To set the date manually From the Home screen tap 33 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 40 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOOR WN akWN e W Nea e UON To set the time manually From your Home screen tap Find and 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 Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound output that comes from the speakers in your device using features such as Clear Phase and xLOUD technology Using Clea
52. annel Tap Select an option To remove a channel as a favourite 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 mono sound To select the radio region When the radio is open press Tap Set radio region Select an option To adjust the Visualiser When the radio is open tap Tap Visualizer Select an option 76 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Camera Taking photos and recording videos WON WN w N gt w N 1 Main camera screen Zoom in or out Camera key Activate the camera Take photos Record videos 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 com o ES Pon r Eon ho Front camera lens To take a photo from the lock screen To activate the screen briefly press the power key l To activate the camera touch and hold fi and drag upwards After the camera opens tap To take a photo using the camera key Activate the camera Press the camera key fully down To take a photo by tapping the on screen camera button Activate the camera Point the camera towards the
53. any sound saved on your device as the alarm signal The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off But it does sound when the device is set to silent mode 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 1 2 3 4 a a amp 5 08 30 eq 6 H 8 7 1 Access the alarm home screen 2 View a world clock and adjust settings 112 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use won NOOR WDM AUN O Nae WN 3 Access the stopwatch function 4 Access the timer function 5 Open date and time settings for the clock 6 Turn an alarm on or off 7 View options 8 Add a new alarm To set a new alarm From your Home screen tap 3 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 snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze To turn off an alarm when it sounds Slide amp to the right To edit an existing alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Make the desired changes Tap Done To turn on or off an alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then drag the slider next to the alarm to the on or off position To delete an alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then touch and hold the alarm that you want
54. art 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 focus area and then touch the camera screen with your finger The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger Shutter sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound Data storage You can choose 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 White balance This function adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions The white balance setting icon is available on the camera screen af Auto Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions such as under light bulbs T wie Fluorescent Adjusts the colour balance for fluorescent lighting ATINS 3 Daylight Adjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions Cloudy Adjusts the colour 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 Select the setting that you want to adjust then edit as desired Still camera settings overview Resolution
55. at language as you type Some applications open the on screen keyboard automatically for example email and text messaging applications laiwiejiritiyjujijojP Alsioleiciui ERr CRM x cve n m EE 1 a o 654 3 2 Delete a character before the cursor Enter a carriage return or confirm text input Enter a space A OO N Personalise your keyboard This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised 5 Display numbers and symbols For even more symbols tap 6 Switch between lower case 4 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 settings 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 di
56. atus and notifications The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications activities in progress such as file downloads and status information such as battery level and signal strength You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and handle your notifications 21 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To open or close the Notification panel To take action on a notification Tap the notification To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right To clear all notifications from the Notification panel Tap Clear Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events For example a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call Icons in the status bar Status icons ull Signal strength all No signal hil Roaming al GPRS is available all EDGE is available il 3G is available ail Mobile data network is available al Sending and downloading GPRS data Sal Sending and downloading EDGE data ul Sending and downloading 3G data Ht Sul Sending and downloading mobile data 22 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 60 4 60 60 Q KS Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is
57. ave 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 50 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w Ne w N 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 3 Find and tap Phone Touch and hold 1 Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers for example 112 or 911 You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country with or without 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 51 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN w N Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device
58. ayed on the screen of the receiving device At the same time the item is saved on the receiving device 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 F 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 of each device touch each other When the devices connect a thumbnail of the track 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 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 101 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N AUN Onahwhd gt 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 Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by So
59. card To import an individual contact find and tap the contact To import all contacts tap Import all Searching and viewing contacts 1 eae ICE in Case of Emergency 2 Myself ge James Gao 3 ila i tayo ou ese 5 6 Q x Ag 8 1 Contacts Calling Favourites and Groups tabs 2 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information 3 View contact details 4 Jump to contacts starting with the selected letter 5 Access communication options for the contact 6 Search for contacts 7 Adda contact 8 View more options To search for a contact From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap Q and enter a phone number name or other information in the Search contacts field The result list is filtered as you enter each character 53 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN w N gt eo of e AUN BROWN AUN on w N To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen tap then tap a Press then tap Filter In the list that appears mark and unmark the desired options If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation 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 a Tap St If you have synchronised your contacts with
60. ccounts 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 gt then tap Combined inbox in 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 and select the account from which you want to send the email then tap Inbox in the drop down menu Tap tg then type the recipient s name or email address or tap amp and select one or more recipients from your Contacts list Enter the email subject and message text then tap gq 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 gg 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 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 V
61. curity lock screen This means that even if the screen is locked for example by a PIN pattern or password emergency personnel can still retrieve your ICE information h f amp ICE in Case of Emergency H 2 Andy Ji 3 Tetracycline Waran Yes g uuel 5 a Creme new ry Use existing contacts 7 1 Go back to the main Contacts screen Get more information about ICE Show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information Medical information ICE contact list Oo oa F WO DY Create new ICE contacts 7 Use existing contacts as ICE contacts To enter your medical information From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency Tap then tap Edit medical info Edit the desired information When you are finished tap Done 55 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN e UON of wO Nae e AUN eo AUN WON To add a new ICE contact From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency then tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time you must select the account to which you want to add this contact 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 The ICE c
62. d 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 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 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 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 of each device touch each other When the devices connect a thumbnail of the track appears Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer When the transfer is done the photo or video is displ
63. d then select a country or region To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application After a track has been recognised by the TrackID application tap Download Follow the instructions in your device to complete your purchase You can also select a track to buy by opening the History and Charts tabs Or you can purchase tracks identified by an online text search in TrackID To share a track After a track has been recognised 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 recognised by the TrackID application tap Artist info 73 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N 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 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
64. e must be able to function as a Digital Media Renderer DMR device which means that it can render or play content received from your device A DMR device can be for example a TV with DLNA function or a PC running Windows 7 or higher The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information 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 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 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 gs 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 gs 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
65. e right Make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates then drag it to the new location To add an application shortcut 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 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 search for an application from the Application screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right Tap Search apps Enter the name of the application that you want to search for 16 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh 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 gq Tap the application that you want to uninstall then tap Uninstall Navigating applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys the small apps bar and the recently used applications window which lets you switch easil
66. e the TrackID music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings Just record a short sample of the song and you ll get artist title and album info within seconds You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID and you can view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for For best results use TrackID technology in a quiet area 72 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WON What am I listening to Puah bution to fnd cut 1 Search for music online 2 View options 3 View current music charts 4 View the search result history 5 Main screen for recording music 6 Find out what music you are listening to 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 If the track is recognised by the TrackID service the results appear on the screen To return to the TrackID start screen press 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 an
67. e transfer method and follow the on screen instructions To send several contacts at once From your Home screen tap then tap x 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 synchronise 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 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 s Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact Press 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 x Tap the linked contact that you want to edit then tap 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 Home screen tap then tap s Pr
68. ed For example to Like the song tap i To comment on the song add a comment in the comments field To view music that you shared on Facebook Open the WALKMAN home screen menu then tap Friends music gt My shares Scroll to an item that you want to open then tap it All comments that you posted on Facebook about the item if any are displayed Enhancing the sound To improve the sound quality using the equaliser When the WALKMAN application is open tap Tap Settings 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 Tap Settings gt Sound enhancements gt Settings gt Surround sound VPT Select a setting then tap OK to confirm Visualiser The Visualiser 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 loudness rhythm and frequency level You can also change the background theme To turn on the Visualiser 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 Recognising music with TrackID Us
69. een 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 Background and themes You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen 20 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use e N k w Ne To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates Tap Wallpapers and select an option To set a theme 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 To change the wallpaper for the lock screen From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Personalization gt Lock screen Select an option then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper 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 St
70. een 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 This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode HDR video Use the video HDR High Dynamic Range setting to record a video against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp Video HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas 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 centre of the image Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode SteadyShot When recording a video it can be difficult to hold the device steady The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos Preview You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them On The preview of the video appears after you shoot it 86 This
71. ess then tap Export contacts gt SD card Tap OK 57 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use O Ne Ooms To export contacts to a 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 From your Home screen tap then tap x Press 3 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 58 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WON oun 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 MMS settings on page 27 The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use The maximum size of a multimedia message which includes the size of added media files is also operator dependent Contact your network operator for more information 1 2 ee a WoyU 12809000009 E
72. et version of this publication Print only for private use Wh O OAU N ON AUN 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 prepare to use your device wirelessly with a computer Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device It is normally enabled by default Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable Computer Once the name of your device appears on the screen click Configure device for network access and follow the instructions to pair the computer and your device When you are finished pairing disconnect the USB cable from both devices To connect wirelessly to a paired device Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device It is normally enabled by default Make sure the Wi Fi function is turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Under Wireless Media Transfer select the paired device that you want to connect Tap Connect To disconnect from a paired device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Under Wireless Media Transfer select the paired device that you want to disconnect Tap Disconnect To remove a pair
73. evant entry from the suggested list To start an instant messaging session tap Gj To start a video call tap Ik 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 downwards 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 62 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN AUN AUN on Email Setting up email Use the email 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 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 i
74. evice 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 select 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 W Tap Delete 89 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N ON AUN oR WN O oO To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album tap then tap Selec
75. evice in order to work properly Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust You can view the permissions granted 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 3 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 26 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N gt Internet and networks 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
76. evice starts to function normally and all disabled functions resume You can exclude some applications and services from being paused in STAMINA mode STAMINA mode also has a feature that restricts hardware performance while you are using your device to save even more power When this feature is activated your device can still function normally 117 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN w N w N e SLE WN AUN AUN To activate STAMINA mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management Drag the slider beside STAMINA mode to the right then tap Activate if prompted H appears in the status bar once the battery reaches a set level If you are activating STAMINA mode for the first time the Extended standby checkbox is marked by default To choose when to activate STAMINA mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management gt STAMINA mode gt Activation Drag the slider to adjust the battery level at which you want to activate STAMINA mode Tap OK appears in the status bar when the battery reaches the level that you set To activate the Extended standby function From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management then tap STAMINA mode Mark the Extended standby checkbox if it is not already marked then tap Activate if prompted To select which applications to run
77. he call blocking function You must use this same password later if you want to edit call blocking settings To enable or disable fixed dialling 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 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 Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting you can handle multiple calls at the same time When it is activated you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call 49 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN To activate or deactivate call waiting From your 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 To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag to the
78. he 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 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 organise email messages Search for information in your device and on the web 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 organise and play music audio books and podcasts View news stories and weather forecasts Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos Optimise 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 aloum and other info
79. he Movies home screen menu then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to edit Touch and hold the video thumbnail then tap Clear info To delete a video From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to delete Touch and hold the video thumbnail then tap Delete from the list that appears Tap Delete again to confirm 95 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN 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 Ho
80. hen find and tap Calendar Tap then mark the checkboxes for the calendars that you want to view 111 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN BOND BOND AUN To zoom the calendar view When the Week or the Day view is selected pinch the screen to zoom in To display national holidays in the Calendar application From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap 5 then tap Settings Tap National holidays Select an option or a combination of options then tap OK To display birthdays in the Calendar application From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap then tap Settings Drag the slider beside Birthdays to the right Tap Birthdays then select the contact group for which you want to display birthdays To display weather forecasts in the Calendar application From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap 3 then tap Settings Drag the slider beside Weather forecast to the right If location services are disabled tap Add then search for the city that you want to add For more information about how to enable location services see Using location services on page 108 To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap 3 then tap Settings Tap Weather forecast Adjust the settings as desired Alarm and clock You can set one or several alarms and use
81. home mobile network you might need to access the Internet using mobile data traffic In this case you need to activate data roaming on your device It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance To activate or deactivate data roaming From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Mark or unmark the Data roaming checkbox You can t activate data roaming when mobile data is turned off 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 and then select Airplane mode in the menu that opens 110 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Wh vs me Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule If you have signed into and sychronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars for example your Google account
82. ications and settings have help available in the options menu which is normally indicated by in the specific applications Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software None of the information gathered includes personal data To allow the sending of usage info From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt About phone gt Usage info settings Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked Tap Agree Computer tools There are a number of tools available to help you connect your device to a computer and manage content such as contacts movies music and photos PC Companion for Microsoft Windows PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you to Transfer contacts music video and pictures to and from your old device Update your device software Back up content on your computer Sync calendars between a computer and your device To use the PC Companion application you need an Internet connected computer running one of the following operating systems Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher You can download PC Companion at www sonymobile cor global en tools pc companion Media Go for Micro
83. ied devices From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings Drag the slider beside Share media to the left To set access permissions for a pending device From your Home screen tap 333 Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings Select a device from the Pending devices list Select an access permission level 98 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BRON AUN w N e akWNM Wh To change the name of a registered device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings 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 Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings 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 Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Media server settings 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 devic
84. iew 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 64 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN ok Ww 0 A O Ne on AUN 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 wal 23 w o YouTube Ramen Burger Erie M W checi out the latest vide Google Add a profile photo Add a profile photoHere YouTube pani SPEED Card Game te To activate the preview pane From your Home screen tap then find and tap Email Tap 5 then tap Settings Tap General gt Split view 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 Organising your email messages To sort your emails From your Home screen tap
85. in STAMINA mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management then tap STAMINA mode Make sure that the Extended standby checkbox is marked then tap Apps active in standby gt Add applications Scroll left or right to add or remove applications and services as desired When you re finished tap Done To restrict the hardware performance From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management then tap STAMINA mode Mark the Extended usage checkbox then tap Activate if prompted If you notice a sharp reduction in performance when this function is activated unmark the Extended usage checkbox to deactivate it Improving battery time using Low battery mode Use the Low battery mode feature to automatically start saving power when the battery reaches a certain charge level You can set and readjust this charge level as desired You can also decide which functions to keep active for example mobile data traffic Wi Fi or auto sync To activate Low battery mode From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management Drag the slider beside Low battery mode to the right If prompted tap Activate appears in the status bar when the battery reaches the charge level that you set To change the settings for Low battery mode From your Home screen tap 33 Find and tap Settings gt Power management Make sure that Low battery mode is activated then tap
86. information about how to use this web browser To browse with Google Chrome From your Home screen tap Find and tap F If you are using Google Chrome for the first time select to either sign in to a Google account or browse with Google Chrome anonymously Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field then tap Go on the keyboard 1 2 3 4 1 Go to the homepage Search and address field Refresh the page gt a WO N Access browser tabs 5 View help and options 6 Go back a page in the browser history Internet and MMS settings To send multimedia messages or to access the Internet when there is no available Wi Fi network you must have a working mobile data connection with the correct Internet and MMS Multimedia Messaging Service settings Here are some tips For most mobile networks and operators Internet and MMS settings come pre installed on your device You can then start using the Internet and send multimedia messages right away In some cases you get the option to download Internet and MMS settings the first time you turn on your device when a SIM card is inserted It is also possible to download these settings later from the Settings menu You can manually add change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at any time Contact your network operator for detailed information If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging
87. ing machine when you are too busy to answer them And you can access messages left on your answering machine directly from your device Before using the answering machine you must record a greeting message To reject a call with the answering machine When an incoming call arrives drag Reject call options upwards then select Reject with Answering Machine To record a greeting message for the answering machine From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Answering Machine gt Greetings Tap Record new greeting and follow the on screen instructions 46 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use RUN ON ON AUN AON To enable automatic answering From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Answering Machine Mark the Answering Machine checkbox If you don t set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls the default value is used To set a time delay for automatic answering From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Answering Machine Tap Pick up after Adjust the time by scrolling up and down Tap Done To listen to messages on the answering machine From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings gt Answering Machine gt Messages Select the voice message that you want to listen to You can also listen to answering machine message
88. ing 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 Enter the recipient s name or phone number or other contact information that you have saved about the recipient then select from the list that appears If the recipient is not listed as a contact enter the recipient s number manually Edit the message if necessary then tap Send To save a file contained in a message you receive From your Home screen tap then find and tap 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 Organising 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 Tap then tap Delete conversations Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete then tap ij gt Delete To star a message From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap the conversation you want
89. ing with another device From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt USB Connectivity Select the paired device that you want to remove Tap Forget Backing up and restoring content Generally you should not save photos videos and other personal content solely on the internal memory of your device If something should happen with the hardware or if your device is lost or stolen the data stored on its internal memory is gone forever It is recommended to use the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac applications to make backups which save your data safely to a computer that is an external device This method is especially recommended if you are updating your device software from one version to another Once your data is safely backed up to a computer you can also make a quick backup of basic settings and data to the SD card in your device or to an external USB storage device by using the Backup and restore application This backup method is useful for example if you are doing a factory data reset and are not updating the software version Backing up data to a computer Use the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application to back up data from your device to a PC or an Apple Mac computer These backup applications let you back up the following types of data Contacts and call logs Text messages 121 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only
90. ion Print only for private use w N Ww N gt w N w N OUN a w N To delete a song From the WALKMAN home screen browse to the song that you want to delete Touch and hold the song title then tap Delete from the list that appears Tap Delete again to confirm 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 To create your own playlists From the WALKMAN home screen touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist 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 play your own playlists Open the WALKMAN home screen menu then tap Playlists Under Playlists select the playlist that you want to open If you want to play only one song in the playlist tap the name of the song If you want to play all songs tap Shuffle all To add songs to a playlist From the WALKMAN home screen browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist Touch and hold the song or the album title then tap Add to Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the album or song The album or song is added to the playlist To remove a song from a playlist In a playlist touch and hold the title of the song
91. ions and follow the on screen instructions to synchronise your device with your Outlook contacts 35 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer Computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application Click Start to start the Ca endarand Calendar Sync applications and follow the on screen instructions to synchronise your device with your Outlook calendar 36 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use s AUN w N AUN Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen tap 3 Tap Settings To open the Quick settings panel Using two fingers drag the status bar downwards To select which settings to display on the Quick settings panel Using two fingers drag the status bar downwards then tap Edit Select the quick settings that you want to display To rearrange the Quick settings panel Using two fingers drag the status bar downwards then tap Edit Touch and hold be
92. is publication Print only for private use To turn on Wi Fi 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings 3 Drag the slider beside Wi Fi to the right to turn on the Wi Fi function t may take a few seconds before Wi Fi is enabled To connect to a Wi Fi network automatically 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings 3 Tap Wi Fi All available Wi Fi networks are displayed 4 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 To search for new available networks tap 5 and then tap Scan To add a Wi Fi network manually From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Settings gt Wi Fi Tap Enter the Network SSID information To select a security type tap the Security field If required enter a password To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings mark the Show advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired Tap Save NOOR WDNM e Contact your Wi Fi network administrator to get the network SSID and password Increasing Wi Fi signal strength There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi Fi signal e Move your device closer to the Wi Fi access point e Move the Wi Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference Don t cover the Wi Fi antenna area of your device the highlighted area
93. le if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away And you can download Internet settings You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu 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 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates Enter your SIM card PIN when requested then tap lt t Wait a while for the device to start This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use e WN w N To turn off the device Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens In the options menu tap Power off Tap OK It may take a while for the device to shut down Why do need a Google account Your Xperia device from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by Google A range of Google applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it for example Gmail Google Maps YouTube and Google Play the online store for downloading Android applications To get the most out of these services you need a Google account For example a Google account is mandatory if you want to Download and install applications from Google Play Synchronise email contacts and the calendar Chat with friends using the Hangouts application Synchronise your b
94. left To make a second call During an ongoing call tap 238 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 persons 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 sss Dial the number of the second participant and tap 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 call 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 A 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 le
95. levant software updates Finding a lost device If you have a Google account the my Xperia web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it You can Locate your device on a map Sound an alert even if the device is in silent mode Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact information to anyone who finds it As a last resort remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries regions To activate the my Xperia service From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt my Xperia gt Activate Mark the checkbox then tap Accept To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device go to myxperia sonymobile com and sign in using the same Google account that you have set up on your device 116 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N gt 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 Detach the cover of the SD card slot Place a fingernail under the right or left edge of the label tray then drag the tray outwards to view your IMEI number You can also open the pho
96. logs 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 To back up content using the Backup and restore application If you are backing up content to a USB storage device make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable If you are backing up to an SD card make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device From your Home screen tap 33 Find and tap Back up amp restore Tap Back up then select a backup destination and the data types that you want to back up Tap Back up now Enter a password for the backup then tap OK 122 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use eo OONAN AUN Ou To restore content using the Backup and restore application If you are restoring content from a USB storage device make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable If you are restoring content from an SD card make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device From your Home screen tap 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 y
97. ly charged disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards Make sure not to bend the connector If the battery is completely discharged it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon 4 60 appears Battery notification light status Green The battery charge level is greater than 90 Flashing red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15 Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90 11 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping e Open or select an item e Mark or unmark a checkbox or option Enter text using the on screen keyboard Touching and holding e Move an item Activate an item specific menu e Activate selection mode for example to select several items from a list 12 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Pinching and spreading e Zoom in or out on a web page a photo or a map Swiping Scroll up or down a list Scroll left or right for example between Home screen panes 13 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Flicking Scroll quickly for example in a list or on a web page You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen
98. ly from the Album application To personalise the ringtone for a contact From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 82 Tap gt Set ringtone Select an option from the list or tap JJ to select a music file saved to your device then tap Done Tap Done To delete contacts From your Home screen tap then tap x Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete To delete all contacts tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu then select Mark all Tap then tap Delete 54 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON AUN akwWN To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap Myself then tap 82 Enter the new information or make the changes you want When you are done tap Done To create a new contact from a text message 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 Adding medical and emergency contact information You can add and edit ICE In Case of Emergency information in the Contacts application You can enter medical details such as allergies and medications that you are using plus information about relatives and friends who can be contacted in case of emergency After setup your ICE information can be accessed from the se
99. main Home screen pane 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 at the top corner of the pane 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 15 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N w N Application screen The Application screen which you open from the Home screen contains the applications that come pre installed on your device as well as applications that you download To view all applications on the Application screen From your Home screen tap Flick left or right on the Application screen To open an application from the Application screen Flick left or right to find the application and then tap the application To open the Application screen menu When the Application screen is open drag the left edge of the screen to the right To move an application on the Application screen To open the Application screen menu drag the left edge of the Application screen to th
100. mance When a software update is available appears in the status bar You can also check for new updates manually The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device However some updates are not available for wireless download You then need to use the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application on an Apple Mac computer to update your device For more information about software updates go to www sonymobile com global er software To check for new software From your Home screen tap Find and tap Update Center To check that you have the latest system software installed tap System To check for updates to applications installed on your device tap Updates Updating your device wirelessly Use the Update Center application to update your device wirelessly It handles both application updates and system updates and can also facilitate the download of new applications developed for your device The updates that you can download over a mobile network depend on your operator It is recommended to use a Wi Fi network instead of a mobile network to download new software so that you can avoid data traffic costs To download and install a system update From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Update Center gt System Select the desired system update then tap 4 When the download is finished tap and follow the on screen instructions to complete the in
101. me screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Personalization gt Motion Tap Smart call handling Drag the slider beside Smart call handling to the right 47 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN akWN w Ne Ongoing calls 010 10000000 1 Open your contacts list Turn on the loudspeaker during a call Put the current call on hold or retrieve the call Enter numbers during a call Mute the microphone during a call Oo oa gt WO ND 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 f received calls y and dialled 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 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 333 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 Co
102. me screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Q If you are starting Video Unlimited for 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 96 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN AUN Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use Screen mirroring feature 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 favourite 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 may 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 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 de
103. mputer or between your device s internal storage and SD card using the computer s file explorer If you have an Apple Mac computer you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to access the file system of your device You can download Sony Bridge for Mac from www sonymobile cor global en tools bridge for mac This is where files are stored on your device Photos and videos taken by the camera Internal storage or SD card DCIM Downloaded files from the Internet Internal storage or SD card Downloads Files received via Bluetooth Internal storage or SD card bluetooth Files received via Android Beam NFC Internal storage beam Screenshots taken on your device Internal storage DCIM Pictures Screenshots If you re transferring music video pictures or other media files to your device use the Media Go application on your Windows computer Media Go converts media files so that you can use them on your device To learn more and download the Media Go application go to http mediago sony corn enu features 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 120 This is an Intern
104. n you connect an accessory and set other settings as desired Tap to continue Set an event name then tap Finish 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 to turn it on Tap Edit then adjust the settings as desired To delete an event Start the Smart Connection application On the Events tab touch and hold the event that you want to delete then tap Delete event Tap Delete to confirm You can also open the event that you want to delete then tap gt Delete event gt Delete 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 set
105. ne dialer on your device and enter 06 to view the IMEI number 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 Battery and power management Your device has an embedded battery You can keep track of your battery consumption and see which applications are using the most power You can also view an estimate of how much time is left before your battery runs out The estimated battery time is based on your most recent usage pattern To make the battery last longer you can use one or more battery saving modes which include STAMINA mode Low battery mode Location based Wi Fi and Queue background data mode Each mode works in a different way and controls several power consuming functions on your device To view which applications use the most battery power From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Power management gt Battery usage To view the estimated battery time From your Home screen tap 333 Find and tap Settings gt Power management Improving battery time using STAMINA mode Use STAMINA mode to automatically improve battery time when the battery reaches a certain charge level A function called Extended standby recognises when your screen is not active and can automatically disable Wi Fi and mobile data Most applications then become inactive Once the screen becomes active again your d
106. ng time of this video format is limited so that video files can 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 85 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen Smile Shutter video Use the Smile Shutter function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video 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 scr
107. nlock password or PIN to continue To confirm tap Erase everything If you forget your screen unlock password PIN or pattern in step 6 you can use the device repair feature in the PC Companion or Sony Bridge for Mac applications to erase this security 123 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use layer By running the repair feature you are reinstalling software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process 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 com recycle 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
108. ntacts Tap the desired contact or tap Create new contact Edit the contact details and tap Done To hide the call log From your Home screen tap Find and tap Phone Tap gt Hide call log 48 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use BRON w N a ee AUN RWN OORUN Forwarding calls You can forward calls for example to another phone number or to an answering service To forward calls From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Call settings Tap Call Forwarding and select an option Enter the number to which you want to forward calls then tap Enable To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen tap 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 Dialling Numbers FDNs to restrict outgoing calls If you want to block a certain number visit and download applications from Google Play which support this function 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 t
109. ny 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 handsfree accessories Bluetooth connections work better within 10 metres 33 feet with no solid objects in between In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth devices Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth devices can vary To turn on the Bluetooth function and make your device visible From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings Tap the on off switch beside Bluetooth so that the Bluetooth function is turned on 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 From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt 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 that the Bluetoo
110. ocks your device when you look at it Unlock pattern draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device Unlock PIN enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device Unlock password enter an alpha numeric password to unlock your device 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 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 in your device to capture a photo of your face After your face is successfully captured tap Continue Select a backup unlock method and follow the instructions in the device to complete the setup 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 recognise your face you must use the backup unlock method to unlock the screen To create a screen lock pattern From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock gt Pattern Follow the instructions in your device If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you t
111. of this publication Print only for private use AUN w Pet Use for taking photos of your pet Reduces blur and red eyes 7 Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes 8 Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos iA Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight Due to long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface Sports Use for photos of fast moving objects Short exposure time minimises motion blurring B Document Use for photos of text or drawings Gives the photo increased sharper contrast Boy Fireworks Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their splendour This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode 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 3 Select the setting that you want to adjust then make your changes Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats Full HD 1920 1080 16 9 Full HD Full High Definition format with 16 9 aspect ratio 1980x1080 pixels HD 1280 720 16 9 HD High Definition format with 16 9 aspect ratio 1280x720 pixels VGA 640x480 4 3 VGA format with 4 3 aspect ratio MMS Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages The recordi
112. one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time you must select the account to which you want to add this contact 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 synchronisation account in step 3 that account will show as the default account offered the next time you add a contact When you save a contact to a particular account that account will show as the default account to save to the next time you add a contact If you have saved a contact to a particular account and want to change it you need to create a new contact and select a different account to save it to If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact 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 x Tap the contact that you want to edit then tap 2 Edit the desired information When you are finished tap Done Some synchronisation services do not allow you to edit contact details To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen tap then tap x 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 direct
113. ontact must have at least a phone number to which emergency personnel can make a call If your device is locked by a security screen lock emergency personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contact even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application about the contact To use existing contacts as ICE contacts From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency then tap 39 Mark the contacts that you want to use as ICE contacts When you are finished tap Done The ICE contacts that you select must have at least a phone number to which emergency personnel can make a call If your device is locked by a security screen lock emergency personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contacts even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application about the contacts To show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency Tap then mark the Show personal information checkbox To make your ICE information visible from the security lock screen From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap ICE In Case of Emergency Tap 3 then tap Settings Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox Your ICE information is visible from the security lock screen by default To enable calls to ICE contacts from the security lock screen From your Home screen tap then tap x Tap
114. or Xperia with Facebook account then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view When an appointment time approaches your device plays a notification sound to remind you Also appears in the status bar You can also synchronise your Outlook calendar with your device using PC Companion If you do so all appointments from your Outlook calendar will appear in the calendar view of your device 1 23 4 es os A A December 2013 6 B eee 8 1 1 12 13 14 5 15 l 21 22 28 29 FRODOA 6 0 Brn eeung 6 1 Select a view type and the calendars that you want to view 2 Add a calendar event 3 Return to the current date 4 Access settings and other options 5 Flick left or right to browse more quickly 6 Agenda for the selected day To create a calendar event From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap If you have synchronised your calendar with one or more accounts select the account to which you want to add this event If you only want to add this event on your device tap Device calendar Enter or select the desired information and add attendees to the event To save the event and send out invitations tap Done To view a calendar event From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar Tap the event that you want to view To view multiple calendars From your Home screen tap t
115. ou make to your data and settings after you create a backup will get deleted during a restore procedure Restarting and resetting You can force your device to shut down in situations where it stops responding or won t restart normally No settings or personal data get deleted You can also reset your device to its original factory settings with or without deleting all of your personal data This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again To force the device to shut down Detach the cover of the micro SIM card slot Using the tip of a pen or a similar object press and hold down the OFF button until the device shuts down Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button To perform a factory data reset To avoid permanent damage to your device do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway Before you start make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non internal memory From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Settings gt Backup amp reset gt Factory data reset To delete information such as pictures and music from your internal storage mark the Erase internal storage checkbox Tap Reset phone If required draw your screen unlock pattern or enter your screen u
116. p then tap Save To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Tap Access Point Names To view more details tap any of the available items If you have several available connections the active network connection is indicated by a marked button To delete all Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt More gt Mobile networks Tap Access Point Names then tap 5 Tap Reset to default All Internet and MMS settings are deleted Wi Fi Use Wi Fi connections to surf the Internet download applications or send and receive emails Once you have connected to a Wi Fi network your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range Some Wi Fi networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access Contact the relevant Wi Fi network administrator for more information Available Wi Fi networks may be open or secured Open networks are indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name Secured networks are indicated by amp next to the Wi Fi network name Some Wi Fi networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not broadcast their network name SSID If you know the network name you can add it manually to your list of available Wi Fi networks 28 This is an Internet version of th
117. p to go to the previous song in the play queue Touch and hold to rewind within the current song 6 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 time length of current song 12 Elapsed time of current song 68 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WALKMAN home screen 1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the WALKMAN home screen menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the WALKMAN application gt a WO N Return to the WALKMAN music player screen To play a song using the WALKMAN application From your Home screen tap then find and tap If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed tap then drag the left edge of the WALKMAN home screen to the right If the WALKMAN home screen is displayed drag the left edge of the WALKMAN home screen to the right Select a music category for example under Artists Albums or Songs then browse to the song that you want to open Tap asong 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
118. private use HDR Use the HDR High Dynamic Range setting to take a photo against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas 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 sensitivity to 100 200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200 400 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400 800 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600 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 centre of the image Average Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image Spot Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode Image stabiliser When taking a photo it can be difficult to hold the device steady The stabiliser 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 ju
119. r 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 coloured focus frame stays sharp Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject Continuous 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 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 82 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for
120. r Phase technology Use Clear Phase technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality coming from your device s internal speakers and get a cleaner more natural sound To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound Mark the Clear Phase checkbox The activation of the Clear Phase feature has no effect on voice communication applications For example there is no change in the voice call sound quality Using xLOUD technology Use xLOUD audio filter technology from Sony to enhance the speaker volume without sacrificing quality Get a more dynamic sound as you listen to your favourite songs To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound Mark the xLOUD checkbox The activation of the xLOUD feature has no effect on voice communication applications For example there is no change in the voice call sound quality 41 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Typing text 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 th
121. r control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges To turn mobile data traffic on or off From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Drag the slider beside Mobile data accordingly to turn mobile data traffic on or off When mobile data traffic is turned off your device can still establish Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections To set a data usage warning Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt 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 mobile data usage limit Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked then tap OK To set the mobile data usage limit drag the corresponding line to the desired value Once your mobile data usage reaches the set limit mobile data traffic on your device gets turned off automatically 31 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use arkWN PONa AUN ee BWN w Ne To control the mobile data usage of individual applications From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Data usage Find and tap the desired application
122. r 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 rR To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap SR If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap el gt Crop 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 edges 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 To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it tap Save 90 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AUN a To apply special effects to a photo When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap G If prompted select Photo editor gt Just once Tap then select an option Edit the photo as desired then tap Save Album home screen menu Through the Album home screen menu you can browse to all your photo albums including albums of photos and videos taken with the c
123. r name to search for a location for example a restaurant s name or address 2 Select a transportation mode and get directions to your destination View your account profile Location mark shows a searched location on the map Show your current location O a A WwW View help and options To show your location on the map From your Home screen tap Find and tap Maps then tap To search for a location From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Maps In the search field enter the name of the location you want to find Tap the Enter key on the keyboard to start the search or select a suggested location from the list If the search is successful the location is indicated by on the map To get directions While viewing a map tap Select a transportation mode then enter your starting point and your destination The recommended routes appear in a list Tap an option from the list of recommended routes to view the directions on a map 109 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ON Ww N To make a map available offline While viewing a map tap the search field Scroll to the bottom and tap Make this map area available offline The area shown on the map gets saved to your device To learn more about Google Maps When you use Google Maps tap then tap Help Using data traffic when travelling When you travel outside of your
124. rack 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 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 o7 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN Wh AUN Sz w N WN 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 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 Playing files 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
125. rames A coloured 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 then select m Tap then tap 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 coloured 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 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 78 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOOR ON 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 coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically If no smile is detected press the c
126. read 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 88 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use k ON w N 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 the screen to display the controls then tap 1 To play a video In Album find and tap the video that you want to play Tap Movies gt Just once 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 d
127. right to view the previous photo or video 91 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use wh 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 79 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 12 3 l al 1 View geotagged photos in Globe view Search a location on the map View menu options Double tap to zoom in Pinch to zoom out Drag to view different parts of the map A group of photos and or videos geotagged with the same location O oa A WO N Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and or videos Tap an item to view it in full screen If several photos were taken at the same location only one of them appears
128. rm Synchronising 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 setup you can find your information in the Email Calendar and Contacts applications 34 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ak WN NO Wh BRON To set up an EAS account for synchronisation Make sure that you have your domain and server details provided by your corporate network administrator available From your Home screen tap 3 3 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 enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then tap Next 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 When you change the login password for an EAS account on your computer you have to log in again to the EAS acco
129. rowsing history and bookmarks For more information about Android and Google go to www sonymobile com support To set up a Google account on your device From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and 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 You can also sign in to or create a Google account from the setup guide the first time you start your device Or you can go online and create an account at www goog le com accounts Charging your device Your device has an embedded rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre You should never try to open or take apart this device yourself Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty The battery is partly charged when you buy the device You can still use your device while it is charging Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance in Battery and power management on page 117 To charge your device 10 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 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 ful
130. ry to unlock your device you must wait 30 seconds and then try again 39 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOOR WND AON a NOOR WND WON eo UON OunahWN To change the screen lock pattern From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Draw your screen unlock pattern Tap Pattern and follow the instructions in your device 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 minimise the keyboard Tap Continue Re enter and confirm your PIN If necessary tap to minimise the keyboard Tap OK 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 minimise the keyboard Tap Continue Re enter and confirm your password If necessary tap to minimise the keyboard Tap OK To change screen lock type From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Screen lock Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type Language settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time You can also change the writing language for text input See Personalising the Xperia keyboard on page 44 To change the l
131. s Scene selection Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre programmed scenes The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene ensuring the best possible photo SCN Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually t Soft skin Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect a Soft snap Use for shooting photos against a soft background a Anti motion blur Use for minimising camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene A Landscape Use for landscape photos The camera focuses on distant objects At Backlight correction HDR Use to improve details in high contrast shots The built in backlight correction analyses the image and automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot 2 Night portrait Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments Due to long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface 2 Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments Due to long exposure time the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface ay Hand held twilight Use for taking hand held low light photos with reduced noise and blur iso High sensitivity Use for taking photos without a flash under low light conditions Reduces blur 4 Gourmet Use for shooting food arrangements in bright colour 84 This is an Internet version
132. s directly from the call log by tapping Rejecting a call with a text message You can reject a call with a text message When you reject a call with such a message the message is automatically sent to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device or you can create a new message You can also create you own personalised messages by editing the predefined ones To reject a call with a text message When an incoming call arrives drag Reject call options upwards then tap Reject with message Select a predefined message or tap and write a new message To reject a second call with a text message When you hear repeated beeps during a call drag Reject call options upwards then tap Reject with message Select a predefined message or tap t and write a new message To edit the text 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 that you want to edit then make the necessary changes Tap OK Smart call handling You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function Once activated you can handle calls in the following way Answer bring the device to your ear Reject shake the device Ringer off place the device face down To turn on Smart call handling From your Ho
133. s easily identifiable When you are finished tap Next To set an email account as your default account From your Home screen tap 3 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 1 23 4 Sah eal i Gmail Team Get Genail tor your motele device Gmail Team Welcome to Gmasl 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 63 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w Ne w Nae w N AUN 3 Search for email messages 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 account that you want to check then tap Inbox in the drop down menu To download new messages tap then tap Refresh 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 Find and tap Email If you are using several email a
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135. s feature tap Settings gt Security and then mark the Enable widgets checkbox Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy 1g This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N Ww N 1 Access a folder containing applications 2 Access an application using a shortcut To add a shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears In the customisation 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 scr
136. screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Sound Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes 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 protected against misuse meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device 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 or unlock a SIM card From the Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Security gt Set up SIM card lock Mark or unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK 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 Re type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code Enter the PUK code and tap Enter a new PIN code and tap lt 4 Re enter the new PIN code and tap lt 4 If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times you need to contact your network operator to get a new SIM card Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness From
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138. sic Unlimited Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services 10 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited channels Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market Separate subscription required Additional terms and conditions apply To open the WALKMAN home screen menu From your Home screen tap then find and tap If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed tap then drag the left edge of the WALKMAN home screen to the right If the WALKMAN home screen is displayed drag the left edge of the WALKMAN home screen to the right To return to the WALKMAN home screen When the WALKMAN home screen menu is open tap Home When the WALKMAN home screen menu is open tap on the screen to the right of the menu 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 Start This application requires a mobile or Wi Fi network connection 70 This is an Internet version of this publicat
139. side a quick setting then move it to the desired position Sound ringtone and volume You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback You can also set your device to silent mode so that it doesn t ring when you re in a meeting 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 To set your device to vibrate mode Press the volume key down until amp appears in the status bar To set your device to silent mode Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and amp appears in the status bar Press the volume key down again 54 appears in the status bar To set your device to vibrate and ring mode From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Settings gt Sound Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox To set a ringtone From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Settings gt Sound gt Phone ringtone Select a ringtone Tap Done 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 37 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN DONAN Rondo e WN AUN WN To enable touch tones From your Home
140. sion of this publication Print only for private use W N gt akw Videos Watching videos in the Movies application Use the Movies application 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 Some video files may not be playable in the Movies application _ 1 View menu options 2 3 4 Scroll up or down to view content Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to browse all downloaded and saved videos Tap to play saved or downloaded video files 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 drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu then find and tap the video that you want to play To display or hide the controls tap the screen To pause playing tap 4 To resume playing tap To rewind drag the progress bar marker to the left To fast forward drag the progress bar marker to the right To play a video on an external de
141. soft Windows The Media Go application for Windows computers helps you to transfer photos videos and music between your device and a computer and to manage your content on either device You can install and access Media Go from within the PC 114 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN AON Companion application To read more about how to use the Media Go application go to htto mediago sony conVenu features To use the Media Go application you need one of these operating systems Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher Sony Bridge for Mac Sony Bridge for Mac is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you to Transfer contacts music video and pictures to and from your old device Update your device software Transfer media files between your device and an Apple Mac computer Back up content on an Apple Mac computer To use the Sony Bridge for Mac application you must have an Internet connected Apple Mac computer that runs Mac OS version 10 6 or later You can download Sony Bridge for Mac from www sonymobile corm global en too s bridge for mac Updating your device You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal perfor
142. splayed 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 42 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN ON BROWN AUN To change the Gesture input settings When the on screen keyboard is displayed tap 12 7 Tap then tap Keyboard settings gt Text input settings To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox To use the one handed keyboard Open the on screen keyboard in portrait mode then tap 12 2 Tap then tap One handed keyboard To move the one handed keyboard to the left side or right side of the screen tap lt or gt accordingly To return to using the full on screen keyboard tap 7 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 ke
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144. st 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 apears 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 83 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 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 Face registration You can register faces with the Camera application so that the viewfinder automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder Flash Use the flash to take photos 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 colour 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 photo
145. stallation 115 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN Wh om WON To download and install application updates From your Home screen tap Find and tap Update Center gt System To download a particular application update select the update then tap J To download all available application updates tap Updates install automatically after download Updating your device using a computer You can download and install software updates on your device using a computer with an Internet connection You need a USB cable and a PC running the PC Companion application or an Apple Mac computer running the Sony Bridge for Mac application If you don t have the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the relevant computer connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on screen installation instructions To update your device using a computer Make sure you have the PC Companion application installed on your PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the Apple Mac computer Using a USB cable connect your device to the computer Computer Launch the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application After a few moments the computer detects your device and searches for new software Computer If a new software update is detected a popup window appears Follow the on screen instructions to run the re
146. 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 TT This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use akwWN a e BR WN AON AUN N e To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera Tap and select m If the video camera is not selected tap fC To start recording a video press the camera key To stop recording press the camera key again To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera Point the camera towards the subject Tap to start recording Tap to stop recording This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode 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 Tap Delete to confirm Face detection You can use face detection to bring an off centre face into focus The camera automatically detects up to five faces indicated by white f
147. t 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 Analysing photos with faces in Album You can analyse any photos on your device that feature people s faces Once activated the photo analysis feature stays on and new photos get analysed 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 Album Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right then tap Faces All photos on your device get analysed and grouped in the Unnamed faces folder 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 Fo
148. tctsordeesenessssdsacsaxneseons 92 MICOS E E E L E iam meses mine 94 Watching videos in the Movies application cccccceeeeeeeeeeeees 94 Transferring video content to your deViCe ssssessssreessrrnrrerenr rnn 95 Managing Video COnterit issis osisssa e E R REE 95 Video Unlimited SSRIS re acres vacazecanecnondeentmeitatoeteckeexeneaosoteonecis 96 GONNECUNIY s orici arenaer eE E ansieses cus Ea 97 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV 0 00 97 Sharing content with DLNA Certified devices 97 Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless ON dii oriana ae aaa aa aa e na csi cen ea a aa aeaa 100 AA A E E A A E 100 4 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Bluetooth wireless TECHNOOGY vccccicceseccscecncccnectsesenuscsuectecenecenackeed 102 Smart apps and features that Save you tiMe ccccecseseeeeeeeees 105 Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect 105 Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT otters 106 Using your device as a WANS isiiacidicctricencics suntnseverinincceravaarauaamcemnes 107 Travel and MapS s nsnsnnnnennnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 108 Using location SCIVIC SS vec ss octcoscencunetimnsmnes cenpucaitensuseacanp ined ane umekwandies 108 Google Maps and navigation cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesseeeeeeeees 109 Using data traffic when travelling
149. th function is turned on From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Settings gt 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 with a Bluetooth device you may need to 102 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use wh ON WN OOND ast 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 that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices From your device s Home screen tap
150. that you want to sync your contacts with then tap 3 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 x Press 5 then tap Import contacts gt SD card Select the file that you want to import 52 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN 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 downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer Tap Accept to start the file transfer Drag the status bar downwards When the transfer is complete tap the notification Tap the received file 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 x Tap 5 then tap Import contacts gt SIM
151. tings for a connected accessory Pair and connect the accessory with your device Start the Smart Connection application Tap Devices then tap the name of the connected accessory Adjust the desired settings Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT You can use your device with health and fitness products that also support ANT technology For example if you go running with an ANT compatible heart rate monitor and a foot pod to measure pace and distance you can collect all the data from the run on your device You can then analyse your performance and see how you can improve 106 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use You can download a range of applications from Google Play that support ANT sport fitness and health devices For information about ANT compatible products go to www thisisant com directory Using your device as a wallet You can use wallet applications and services that let you store credit card debit card and other information on your device so that you can pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet You can also keep information about special offers on your device To be able to pay for goods using your mobile device you need to first sign up with a wallet payment service They can be offered for example by Google or by your network operator For more information about such wallet services refer to your service provider You can read
152. tion Print only for private use O Nae wo Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts email calendar events and other information from online accounts for example email accounts such as Gmail and Exchange ActiveSync Facebook Flickr and Twitter You can synchronise data automatically for all accounts by activating the auto sync function Or you can synchronise each account manually To set up an online account for synchronisation From your Home screen tap Tap Settings gt Add account then select the account that you want to add Follow the instructions to create an account or sign in if you already have an account To activate the auto sync function From your Home screen tap gt Settings Drag the slider beside Auto sync to the right To synchronise manually with an online account From your Home screen tap gt Settings Under Accounts select the account type then tap the name of the account that you want to synchronise with A list of items that can be synchronised with the account appears Mark the items that you want to synchronise Tap 3 then tap Sync now To remove an online account From your Home screen tap gt Settings Under Accounts select the account type then tap the name of the account that you want to remove Tap then tap Remove account Tap Remove account again to confi
153. to delete Tap Delete alarm then tap Yes To set the sound for an alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Tap Alarm sound and select an option or tap JJ to select from your music files Tap Done twice To set a recurring alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Tap Repeat Mark the checkboxes for the desired days then tap OK Tap Done To activate the vibrate function for an alarm Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Mark the Vibrate checkbox Tap Done To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode Open the Alarm amp clock application then tap the alarm that you want to edit Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox then tap Done 113 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use oD Nea BON Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide read troubleshooting guides and find information about software updates and other product related information To access the Support application From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap s then select the required support item Make sure that you have a working Internet connection preferably over Wi Fi to limit data traffic charges when using the Support application Help in menus and applications Some appl
154. to open In the message you want to star tap yy To unstar a message tap To view starred messages From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap 3 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 then tap Search Enter your search keywords The search results appear in a list 60 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use AON w N gt AUN e WN 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 number that you want to call 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 Tap 5 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 t
155. tooth 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 103 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use NOOO Wh ON To receive items using Bluetooth Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices The sending device now starts sending data to your 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 downwards 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 downwards To open a received item drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevant notification To view files you have received using Bluetooth From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Bluetooth Press and select Show received files 104 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory For example you can decide
156. ttings gt Wi Fi Press Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi Fi on during sleep Select an option 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 shared the sharing devices can use your 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 3 3 Find and tap Settings gt More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot Mark the USB tethering checkbox then tap OK if prompted J 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 30 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use
157. u 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 and AVC patent portfolio licences 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 licenced by MPEG LA to provide MPEG 4 and or AVC video No licence 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 www mpeg a com MPEG Layer 3 audio decoding technology licenced from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson SONY MOBILE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS ERASE 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 OR DOCUMENTATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE S 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 LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR YOU
158. unt on your device To change the settings of an EAS account From your Home screen tap Tap Email then tap Tap Settings and select an EAS account then change the settings of the EAS account as desired To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account From your Home screen tap 3 3 Tap Email then tap Tap Settings and select an EAS account Tap Account check frequency gt Check frequency and select an interval option To remove an EAS account From your Home screen tap gt Settings Under Accounts tap Exchange ActiveSync then select the EAS account that you want to remove Tap then tap Remove account Tap Remove account again to confirm Synchronising with Outlook using a computer You can use the Calendar and Contacts applications within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs to synchronise your device with the calendar and contacts from your Outlook account For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application on an Apple Mac computer see Computer tools on page 114 To synchronise with your Outlook contacts using a computer Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple Mac computer Computer Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application Click Start to start the Contacts and Contacts Sync applicat
159. ure which software version your device is running you can check it via the Settings menu For more information about software updates see Updating your device on page 115 To check the current software version of your device From your Home screen tap 3 3 Find and tap Settings gt About phone gt Android version Overview 1 2 8 as X 1 Proximity Light sensor 2 Charging light Notification light Ear speaker 3 Front camera lens 4 Micro SIM and memory card slot cover 5 Power key 6 Volume Zoom key 7 Camera key 8 Strap hole 9 Microphone This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use 10 Wi Fi Bluetooth antenna area 11 Main camera lens 12 Camera light 13 Second microphone 14 Headset jack 15 GPS antenna area 16 Port for charger USB cable 17 NFC detection area 18 Speaker Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen Otherwise the touchscreen might not function properly To insert the micro SIM card Use a fine tipped pen or other similar tool to insert the micro SIM card This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use With the back of the device facing you insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the back of the device then detach the cover With the gold coloured contacts facing you insert the micro
160. urn the delivery report function on or off for outgoing messages From your Home screen tap then find and tap Tap 5 then tap Settings Mark or unmark the Delivery report checkbox as desired After the delivery report function is turned on a check mark is displayed in messages that have been successfully delivered 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 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 61 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN af a ede let deli 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 Find and tap Hangouts Tap then enter a contact name email address phone number or circle name and select the rel
161. vice 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 gt Settings then change the settings as desired 94 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WN as WN 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 amp 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 Managing files using a computer on page 120 If you have a PC use the Media Go
162. vice From your Home screen tap Find and tap Settings gt Xperia Connectivity gt Screen mirroring Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select the device to which you want to mirror content When using screen mirroring do not cover the Wi Fi antenna area of your device Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi Fi CERTIFIED Miracast for the functionality described above to work 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 t
163. y between all recently used applications Some applications are closed when you press 7 to exit while others continue to run in the background or pause If the application is paused or runs in the background you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application 1 Recently used applications window Open a recently used application Small apps bar Open a small app Task navigation key Open the recently used applications window and the small apps bar gt a WO N Home navigation key Exit an application and go back to the Home screen 5 Back navigation key Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application To open the recently used applications window Press Fy To open a menu in an application While using the application press 5 A menu is not available in all applications Small apps 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 For example you can have a webpage open and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and perform calculations You can download more small apps from Google Play Bees WZ This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use RON To open a small app To make the small apps bar appear press
164. yboard tap 12 Tap then tap Keyboard settings Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox Tap to save your settings A microphone icon amp appears on your on screen keyboard To enter text using voice input Open the on screen keyboard Tap amp When appears speak to enter text When you re finished tap again The suggested text appears Edit the text manually if necessary To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually tap S555 Editing text You can select cut copy and paste text as you write You can access the editing tools by double tapping the entered The editing tools then become available via an application bar Application bar 1 2345 1 Close the application bar 2 Select all text 3 Cut text 4 Copy text 5 Paste text fy only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard 43 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use w N wO Ne akwWN 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 left or right to select more text To edit text Enter some text then double tap the entered text to make the application bar appear Select the text that you want to edit then use the tools in the application bar to make your desired changes Personalising the Xperia keyboard When entering text using the on screen keyboard you can access keyboard and
165. you want to delete Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears To delete a playlist Open the WALKMAN home screen menu 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 share a song From the WALKMAN home screen browse to the song or album that you want to share Touch and hold the song title then tap Share Select an application from the list then follow the on screen instructions You can also share 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 ia This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use WON w N w N w N To share and Like a song on Facebook While the song is playing in the WALKMAN application tap the album art Tap j 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 To manage music from your friends on Facebook Open the WALKMAN home screen menu then tap Friends music gt Recent Tap an item that you want to work on Manage the item as desir

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