Sony 1265-7445, 1265-7446 User Manual

User guide

Xperia

LT29i

™

Important information..................................................................7

Android™ – what and why?.........................................................8

Applications.......................................................................................8

Getting started..............................................................................9

Assembly...........................................................................................9

Turning the phone on and off .........................................................10

Screen lock......................................................................................10

Setup guide......................................................................................10

Accounts and services.....................................................................11

Getting to know your phone......................................................12

Phone overview................................................................................12

Using the keys.................................................................................13

Battery..............................................................................................13

Using the touchscreen.....................................................................15

Using the lockscreen.......................................................................17

Home screen....................................................................................18

Accessing and using applications...................................................20

Status and notifications...................................................................23

Phone settings menu.......................................................................24

Typing text.......................................................................................25

Customising your phone..................................................................29

Memory............................................................................................32

Using a headset with your phone....................................................33

Internet and messaging settings......................................................33

Controlling data usage.....................................................................34

Mobile network settings...................................................................35

Calling..........................................................................................37

Emergency calls...............................................................................37

Call handling....................................................................................37

Voicemail..........................................................................................39

Multiple calls....................................................................................39

Conference calls..............................................................................39

Call settings.....................................................................................40

Contacts .....................................................................................42

Transferring contacts to your new phone........................................42

Contacts screen overview...............................................................44

Managing your contacts..................................................................44

Communicating with your contacts.................................................46

Sharing your contacts......................................................................46

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Backing up contacts........................................................................47

Messaging...................................................................................48

Using text and multimedia messaging.............................................48

Text and multimedia message options............................................49

Email............................................................................................51

Using email......................................................................................51

Using email accounts.......................................................................54

Gmail™ and other Google™ services ............................................54

Google Talk™ ............................................................................56

Timescape™...............................................................................57

Timescape™ main view...................................................................57

Using Timescape™..........................................................................57

Timescape™ settings......................................................................59

Timescape™ Feed widget...............................................................59

Timescape™ Friends widget...........................................................60

Timescape™ Share widget..............................................................61

Getting started with Google Play™..........................................62

Downloading from Google Play™....................................................62

Clearing your application data.........................................................62

Permissions......................................................................................63

Installing applications not from Google Play™ ...............................63

PlayNow™ service.....................................................................64

Before you download content..........................................................64

Downloading from the PlayNow™ service......................................64

Video Unlimited™.......................................................................65

Video Unlimited™ menu overview...................................................65

Creating a Video Unlimited™ account.............................................65

Exploring the Video Unlimited™ selection.......................................65

Renting or buying a video................................................................65

Watching a video from Video Unlimited™.......................................66

Music Unlimited™......................................................................67

Getting organised.......................................................................68

Calendar...........................................................................................68

Alarm clock......................................................................................68

Scanning with the NeoReader™ application...........................71

NeoReader™ application menu overview.......................................71

Synchronising data on your phone...........................................72

Synchronising with Google™..........................................................72

Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts..........73

Synchronising with Facebook™......................................................73

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NFC..............................................................................................75

NFC detection area..........................................................................75

Connecting to wireless networks.............................................77

Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................77

Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................80

Web browser...............................................................................81

Browsing the web............................................................................81

Navigating web pages.....................................................................81

Managing bookmarks......................................................................82

Managing text and images..............................................................84

Multiple windows.............................................................................84

Downloading from the web..............................................................85

Browser settings..............................................................................85

Listening to music with the Walkman™ player.......................87

Protecting your hearing....................................................................87

Copying media files to your memory card ......................................87

Using the Walkman™ player ...........................................................87

Identifying music using TrackID technology...........................94

Using TrackID™ technology results................................................94

Using the FM radio.....................................................................96

FM radio overview............................................................................96

Using your favourite radio channels................................................97

Making a new search for radio channels.........................................97

Switching the radio sound between devices...................................97

Switching between mono and stereo sound mode.........................97

Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........................................98

Sharing the details of music you like on Facebook™......................98

Taking photos and recording videos........................................99

Camera controls overview...............................................................99

Using the still camera......................................................................99

Using the video camera.................................................................106

Viewing photos and videos in Album.....................................110

Album tab overview.......................................................................110

Mobile BRAVIA® Engine................................................................110

Viewing photos and videos saved in the phone ...........................110

Viewing your photos on a map......................................................114

Viewing your online albums...........................................................115

Playing video clips in Movies..................................................117

Playing your videos on other DLNA Certified™ devices...............117

Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices...................119

Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your phone.........119

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Preparing to play phone content on DLNA Certified™ devices....119

Playing phone content on other DLNA Certified™ devices...........120

Bluetooth™ wireless technology............................................121

Naming your phone.......................................................................121

Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device.......................................121

Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology.........122

Connecting your phone to a computer..................................124

Transferring and handling content using a USB cable..................124

Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®...............124

PC Companion...............................................................................125

Media Go™ ...................................................................................125

Connecting your phone to a TV set........................................127

Using location services to find your position........................128

Using GPS.....................................................................................128

Google Maps™..............................................................................128

Using Google Maps™ to get directions.........................................129

Backup and restore application..............................................130

Types of content you can back up................................................130

Preparing to use the Backup and restore application...................130

Restoring backed up content using the Backup and restore

application.....................................................................................130

Locking and protecting your phone.......................................132

IMEI number...................................................................................132

SIM card protection.......................................................................132

Setting a screen lock.....................................................................133

Updating your phone...............................................................135

Updating your phone wirelessly.....................................................135

Updating your phone using a USB cable connection....................135

Phone settings overview.........................................................137

Status and notification icons overview..................................139

Status icons...................................................................................139

Notification icons...........................................................................139

Application overview................................................................141

User support.............................................................................143

Troubleshooting.......................................................................144

My phone is not working as expected...........................................144

Resetting the phone.......................................................................144

I cannot charge the phone.............................................................144

No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging....144

The battery performance is low.....................................................144

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My wired headset does not work...................................................144

I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer,

when using a USB cable................................................................145

I cannot use Internet-based services.............................................145

Error messages..............................................................................145

Recycling your phone..............................................................146

Legal information.....................................................................147

Index..........................................................................................148

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Important information

Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone.

Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number, 112. 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 phone. Contact your wireless service provider for more information.

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Android™ – what and why?

Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™ you can download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate applications on your Android™ phone with other applications and with online services that you use. For example, you can back up your phone contacts, access your different email accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your appointments, and engage in social networking.

Android™ phones are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available and your phone supports this new software, you can update your phone to get new features and the latest improvements.

Your Android™ phone is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you first start your phone. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in Android™.

New software releases may not be compatible with all phones.

Applications

An application is a phone program that helps you perform a task. For example, there are applications to make calls, take photos and download more applications.

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Getting started

Assembly

To remove the battery cover

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Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening on the side of the phone, between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly.

Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone.

To remove the battery

Remove the battery cover.

Place the tip of your finger into the opening on the bottom side of the battery and lift up the battery.

To insert the memory card and the micro SIM card

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Turn off your phone and remove the battery cover, then insert the memory card and the micro SIM card into the relevant slots.

The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets.

To attach the battery cover

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Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens hole in the cover fits over the camera lens.

Press down firmly on all edges of the battery cover to make sure it gets attached tightly.

Turning the phone on and off

To turn on the phone

Press and hold down the power key on the left side of the phone until the phone vibrates.

If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key

To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen.

Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK.

Wait a while for the phone to start.

to activate the screen.

Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap

To turn off the phone

Press and hold down the power key

In the options menu, tap Power off.

Tap OK.

It may take a while for the phone to shut down.

until the options menu opens.

Screen lock

To activate the screen

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Briefly press the power key

To unlock the screen

•

Drag

to the right across the screen.

To lock the screen manually

•

When the screen is active, briefly press the power key

Setup guide

The first time you start your phone, a setup guide opens to explain basic phone functions and help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the

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phone to your specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the Application screen.

To access the setup guide manually

From the Home screen, tap

Find and tap Setup guide.

Accounts and services

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

You can sign up to online services from your phone as well as from a computer. When you sign up for the first time, an account is created with your user name, password, settings and personal information. The next time you sign in, you get a personalised view.

Google™ account

Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android phone. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™ application in your phone, to chat with friends using Google Talk™, to synchronise your phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games, music, movies and books from Google Play™.

Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account

Synchronise your phone with your corporate Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync account. This way, you keep your work email, contacts and calendar events with you at all times.

Facebook™ account

Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family and colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your phone so that you can stay in touch from anywhere.

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Getting to know your phone

Phone overview

1. Light sensor

2. Proximity sensor

3. Ear speaker

4. Front camera lens

5. Notification LED

6. Volume/Zoom key

7. Camera key

8. Main microphone

9. Touchscreen

10. Power key

11. Headset connector

12. Camera lens

13. Camera LED light

14. Second microphone

15. Strap hole

16. Speaker

17. NFC detection area

18. Connector for charger/USB cable

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Using the keys

Back

•

Go back to the previous screen

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Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel

Home

•

Go to the Home screen

Task

•

Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar

Battery

Charging the battery

Your phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. When you connect the phone charger cable to a power source, such as a USB port or a phone charger, it may take a few minutes before the battery icon still use your phone while it is charging. Charging the phone over a long period of time, for example, overnight, does not damage the battery or the phone.

appears on the screen. You can

The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a certain time when the phone charger is connected. This is to extend battery life and may result in the charge status showing a level below 100 percent.

To charge the phone

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Plug the phone charger into a power outlet.

Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer).

Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, with the USB symbol facing up. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the LED lights up after you connect the phone charger cable to a power source.

When the battery status LED is green, the phone is fully charged. Disconnect the USB cable from your phone by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector when removing the cable from the phone.

Use the charger and USB cable provided with the phone to ensure faster charging.

Battery LED status

Green

Flashing red The battery level is low

Orange The battery is charging. The battery level is between low and full

To check the battery level

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.

The battery is fully charged

Improving battery performance

The following tips can help you improve battery performance:

•

Charge your phone often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.

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Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks. This setting does not prevent your phone from transmitting data over other wireless networks.

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Turn off GPS, Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® when you don't need these features. You can turn them on and off more easily by adding the Quick settings widget to your Home screen. You do not need to turn off 3G.

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Use the Power Saver feature to reduce battery consumption. You can select the power saving mode that best suits the way you use your phone. You can also customise the settings of each power saving mode.

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Set your synchronisation applications (used to synchronise your email, calendar and contacts) to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise automatically, but increase the synchronisation intervals.

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Check the battery usage menu in the phone to see which applications use the most power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google Play™ may also consume more power.

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Close and exit applications that you are not using.

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Lower the screen display brightness level.

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Turn off your phone or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no network coverage. Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power.

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Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery power than the phone's loudspeakers.

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Keep your phone in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during which the phone is connected to the network and is not being used.

•

Disable any live wallpaper.

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Go to www.sonymobile.com to get the latest battery performance tips for your phone model.

To access the battery usage menu

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Battery to see which installed applications consume the most battery power.

To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen

Tap an empty area of your Home screen.

Tap .

Tap Tools > Data traffic.

To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen

Tap an empty area of your Home screen.

Tap > Tools.

Select the Quick settings widget.

Reducing battery consumption with Power Saver

Use pre-set power saving modes to manage power consuming applications and reduce battery consumption. With Power Saver, you can also customise the settings within each power saving mode to the way you use your phone.

To activate a power saving mode

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Power Saver.

Tap the icon next to the power saving mode that you want to activate.

To deactivate a power saving mode

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Power Saver.

Tap the illuminated icon next to the active power saving mode to turn it off.

To change the settings for a power saving mode

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Power Saver.

To open the settings menu, tap the name of a power saving mode.

Adjust the settings as desired to save power.

Tap

To display power saver notifications

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Power Saver.

Tap .

Mark the Status bar checkbox.

Using the touchscreen

A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen of your phone when you buy it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.

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When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect your subscription and make sure only you can access your phone content.

Your phone screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty service.

To open or highlight an item

•

Tap the item.

To mark or unmark options

•

Tap the relevant checkbox or the switch beside the option name.

Marked checkbox

Unmarked checkbox

Switched on

Switched off

Zooming

The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.

To zoom

•

When available, tap or to zoom in or out.

You may have to drag the screen (in any direction) to make the zoom icons appear.

To zoom with two fingers

•

Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in).

Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the web.

Scrolling

Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides.

Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.

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To scroll

•

Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen.

To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.

To flick

•

To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen.

Sensors

Your phone has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The proximity sensor turns the touch screen off when your face touches the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating phone functions when you are engaged in a call.

Using the lockscreen

On the lockscreen, you can still view notifications, for example, notifications of missed calls and messages that arrived since the phone was last locked. You can also control the playback of audio tracks without unlocking the screen.

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To view missed calls from the lockscreen

To activate the screen, briefly press the power key

Drag

to the right across the screen.

To view new text messages from the lockscreen

To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

Drag

to the right across the screen.

To play an audio track from the lockscreen

To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

To display music player controls, place a finger on the time and date area and flick to the left.

Tap .

To pause an audio track from the lockscreen

To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

When the music player controls appear, tap .

To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen

To activate the screen, briefly press the power key

When the music player controls appear, tap or .

Home screen

Your phone Home screen is the equivalent of the desktop on a computer. It's your gateway to the main features in your phone. You can customise your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper and other items.

The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick left or right to view content in one of the screen's four extensions. shows which part of the Home screen you are in.

The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access.

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To go to the Home screen

•

Press .

To browse the Home screen

•

Flick right or left.

To share an item from your Home screen

Press

Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to

Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications

to open your Home screen.

and widgets you like with your friends so they can download and use them.

Widgets

Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For example, the Music player widget allows you to start playing music directly.

Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrink them to save space on your Home screen.

To add a widget to the Home screen

Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap .

Find and tap the widget that you want to add.

To resize a widget

Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, 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 get an overview of all widgets on your Home screen

•

Pinch on any area of your Home screen. All widgets from different parts of your Home screen are now displayed in one view.

When all Home screen widgets are combined in one view, tap on any widget to go to the part of the Home screen containing that widget.

Rearranging your Home screen

Customise the appearance of your Home screen and change the features that you can access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders, and add shortcuts and widgets.

To view customisation options from the Home screen

•

Tap an empty area on your Home screen. Customisation options, indicated by

and , appear at the top of your Home screen.

To add a shortcut to your Home screen

Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap .

Tap Shortcuts, then find and select a shortcut.

Add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and holding the application.

To move an item on the Home screen

Press to open your Home screen.

Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location.

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To delete an item from the Home screen

•

Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to .

To create a folder on the Home screen

Press to open your Home screen.

Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.

Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.

To add items to a folder

•

Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the folder.

To rename a folder

Tap the folder to open it.

Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.

Enter the new folder name and tap Done.

Changing the background of your Home screen

Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.

To change your Home screen wallpaper

Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap .

Tap Wallpaper and select an option.

You can use a photo you have taken, or an animation. Go to Google Play™ and other sources to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours of the day.

To set a theme for your Home screen

Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap .

Tap Theme and select a theme.

When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.

Accessing and using applications

Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen.

Application screen

The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the applications that come installed with your phone as well as the applications you download.

The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left and right to view all content.

To open the Application screen

•

From your Home screen, tap .

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To browse the Application screen

•

From the Application screen, flick right or left.

To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen

From your Home screen, tap

Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag

it to the desired location.

To share an application from your Application screen

From your Home screen, tap .

Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag the item to

Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications

you like with your friends so they can download and use them.

Opening and closing applications

To open an application

•

From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.

To close an application

•

Press .

Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application,

you can continue where you left off. Remember that some applications may cause data connection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networking services.

Recently used applications window

You can switch between recently used applications from this window. You can also open small apps.

To open the recently used applications window

•

Press

. The recently used applications window appears on the right of the

screen.

Using small apps

From the recently used applications window, you can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar. A small app only takes up a small area of your screen. So you can interact with a small app and another application at the same time on the same screen.

To open the small apps bar

•

Press

To open a small app

To make the small apps bar appear, press

Tap the small app that you want to open. A small app window appears.

. The small apps bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

To close a small app

•

Tap on the small app window.

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To move a small app

•

Drag

To minimise a small app

•

Drag to the right edge or bottom edge of the screen.

To rearrange your small apps

To make the small apps bar appear, press .

Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position in the small apps bar.

To remove a small app from the small apps bar

To make the small apps bar appear, press

Touch and hold a small app icon and drag it away from the small apps bar.

To restore a previously removed small app

To make the small apps bar appear, press .

Tap > Installed small apps.

Select the small app that you want to restore.

To download a small app

To make the small apps bar appear, press .

Tap > .

Find a small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to complete the installation.

to move and drop the small app to the desired position.

Application menu

You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will look different depending on which application you are using.

To open a menu in an application

•

While using the application, press .

A menu is not available in all applications.

Rearranging your Application screen

Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences.

To arrange applications on the Application screen

From your Home screen, tap

Tap and select an option.

To move an application on the Application screen

Open the Application screen, then tap .

Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location.

Tap to exit edit mode.

You can only move your applications when is selected.

to go to the Application screen.

To uninstall an application from the Application screen

From your Home screen, tap .

Tap . All uninstallable applications are marked with a icon.

Tap the application you want to uninstall, then tap OK.

Status and notifications

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

The status bar allows you to adjust basic settings on your phone, for example, Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth™, data traffic, and sound. You can also open the settings menu from the Notification panel to change other settings.

A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications. For example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notification light may not work when the battery level is low.

Checking notifications and ongoing activities

You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such as the music player.

To open the Notification panel

•

Drag the status bar downwards.

To close the Notification panel

•

Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards.

To open a running application from the Notification panel

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Tap the icon for the running application to open it.

To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel

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Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.

To clear the Notification panel

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From the Notification panel, tap Clear.

Setting your phone from the Notification panel

You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic phone settings. For example, you can turn on Wi-Fi®.

To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel

Drag the status bar downwards.

Tap

To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel

Drag the status bar downwards.

Tap .

To control the Bluetooth™ function from the Notification panel

Drag the status bar downwards.

Tap

To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel

Drag the status bar downwards.

Tap .

To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel

Drag the status bar downwards.

Tap .

Phone settings menu

View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu.

To access the phone settings

From your Home screen, tap

Tap Settings.

You can also drag the status bar downwards on the Home screen and tap to access the phone settings.

Typing text

On-screen keyboard

Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically. You can also open this keyboard by touching a text field.

Using the on-screen keyboard

Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language.

2 Close the on-screen keyboard view. Note that this icon does not appear in portrait mode.

3 Display numbers and symbols.

4 Personalise your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised.

5 Enter a space.

6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.

7 Delete a character before the cursor.

All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.

To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text

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Tap a text entry field.

To hide the on-screen keyboard

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When the on-screen keyboard is open, press

To personalise the on-screen keyboard

Open the on-screen keyboard, then tap

Follow the instructions to personalise your on-screen keyboard, for example,

mark the Smiley key checkbox.

If you don't mark the smiley icon will not appear.

Smiley key checkbox when you personalise the on-screen keyboard, the

To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation

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When you enter text, turn the phone sideways.

For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic.

To enter text using the on-screen keyboard

To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.

To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on the keyboard, drag to and select "é".

To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters

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Before you enter a letter, tap

to switch to upper-case , or vice versa.

To turn on the caps lock

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Before you type a word, tap or until appears.

To enter numbers or symbols

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When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. Tap

to view more options.

To enter common punctuation marks

When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.

Select a punctuation mark from the candidate bar. The selected mark is inserted before the space.

To quickly enter a full stop, tap the space bar twice when you finish entering a word.

To delete characters

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Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete, then tap

To enter a carriage return

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When you enter text, tap to enter a carriage return.

To use the magnifier

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When you enter text, tap and hold on the text field to view the text magnified and to place the cursor where you want within the text field.

To select text

When you enter text, double-tap within the text field.

The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or right to select more text.

To edit text in landscape orientation

When you enter text, double-tap the text field to make Edit... appear.

Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit... and select an option.

To paste text from the clipboard, you can also double-tap the text field to make then tap Paste.

To edit text in portrait orientation

When you enter text, double-tap the text field to make the application bar appear.

Select the text you want to edit, and then use the application bar to make your desired changes.

Paste appear,

To paste text from the clipboard, you can also double-tap the text field to make then tap Paste.

Paste appear,

Application bar

1 Close the application bar

2 Select all text

3 Cut text

4 Copy text

5 Paste text

only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard.

Using the Gesture input function to write words

You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard. You can lift your finger between words so that the phone recognises them.

Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen keyboard.

To enter text using the Gesture input function

When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want to write. Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word.

The phone suggests a word based on the letters you have traced. If necessary, select the correct word in the candidate bar. To view more options, scroll right or left in the word candidate bar. If you cannot find the desired word, tap

once to delete the entire word. Then try again to trace the word using the Gesture input function, or tap each letter to enter the word.

If the Space between gestures setting is activated, trace the next word that you want to enter. If not, tap the space bar and then trace the next word you want to enter.

To enter joined compound words when the Space between gestures setting is activated, you may need to slide to enter the first part of the word, then tap each letter to enter the rest of the word.

To change the Gesture input settings

When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

Tap Text input settings.

Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox.

If you want to automatically add a space between gestures without having to tap the space bar each time, mark the Space between gestures checkbox.

Phonepad

The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.

Using the Phonepad

1 Choose a text input option

2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock

3 Display numbers

4 Display symbols and smileys

5 Enter a space

6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input

7 Delete a character before the cursor

All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.

To open the Phonepad for the first time

Tap a text entry field, then tap .

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

Tap Keyboard appearance > Keyboard layout.

Select the Phonepad.

The Phonepad can only be used in portrait mode.

To enter text using the Phonepad

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When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.

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When

appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected. Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.

To enter numbers using the Phonepad

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When the Phonepad is open, tap

. A Phonepad with numbers appears.

To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad

When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears.

Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.

Keyboard and Phonepad settings

You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as writing language and automatic correction.

To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings

When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap

Tap

To add a writing language for text input

When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap

Tap

Tap Languages > Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes. Tap OK to confirm.

, then tap Keyboard settings.

To switch between languages, tap the input language key, for example, .

Text input settings

When entering text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, you can access a text input settings menu that helps you set options for text prediction. For example, you can decide how you want the phone to present word alternatives and correct words as you type, or enable the text input application to remember new words you write.

To change the text input settings

When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap

Tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select the relevant settings.

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.

You must have a data connection on a mobile or Wi-Fi® network to use this service. Additional charges may apply.

To enable voice input

When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap or

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings .

Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.

Press screen keyboard or Phonepad.

To enter text using voice input

When you enter text, make sure that the voice input function is enabled and that you have a working data connection.

When input language key, for example, , appears, touch and hold it.

When appears, speak to enter text or select a dictation language. When you're finished, tap Done.

The suggested text appears. Tap the suggested text to make the search result list appear, then select the words you want.

to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-

appears on your on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap it. When the

Customising your phone

Adapt the phone to your needs by adjusting, for example, your personal ringtone, phone language and your Privacy settings.

Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the ringtone volume for phone calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback.

To adjust the ring volume with the volume key

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Press the volume key up or down.

To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key

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

Adjusting the sound settings

You can adjust the sound settings in your phone. For example, you can set your phone to silent mode so that it doesn't ring when you're in a meeting.

To set the phone to silent mode

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Sound.

Select Silent mode, then select Mute.

You can also tap from the Phone options menu to set the phone to silent mode. To access the Phone options menu, press and hold down the power key .

To set the phone to vibrate mode

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound.

Select Silent mode, then select Vibrate.

You can also tap from the Phone options menu to set the phone to vibrate mode. To access the Phone options menu, press and hold down the power key .

To set the phone to vibrate and ring mode

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound.

Select Silent mode, then select Off.

Mark the Vibrate on ring checkbox.

To enhance the speaker loudness

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Sound.

Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.

Time and date

You can change the time and date in your phone.

To set the date manually

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.

Tap Set date.

Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.

Tap Set.

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Sony 1265-7445, 1265-7446 User Manual

Contents

Important information

Applications

Getting started

Assembly

Turning the phone on and off

Screen lock

Setup guide

Accounts and services

Getting to know your phone

Phone overview

Using the keys

Battery

Using the touchscreen

Using the lockscreen

Home screen

Accessing and using applications

Status and notifications

Phone settings menu

Typing text

Customising your phone