Sony 1269-0622, 1267-5008 User Manual

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Xperia™ ion

User guide

Important information..................................................................	6
Android™ – what and why?.........................................................	7
Applications........................................................................................	7
Getting started..............................................................................	8
Assembly............................................................................................	8
Turning the phone on and off ...........................................................	10
Screen lock.......................................................................................	11
Accounts and services......................................................................	11
Getting to know your phone......................................................	13
Phone overview.................................................................................	13
Using the keys..................................................................................	14
Battery..............................................................................................	14
Using the touchscreen......................................................................	16
Home screen....................................................................................	18
Accessing and using applications......................................................	20
Status and notifications.....................................................................	22
Phone settings menu........................................................................	23
Typing text........................................................................................	24
Adjusting the volume.........................................................................	29
Customizing your phone...................................................................	29
Memory............................................................................................	31
Stereo portable handsfree.................................................................	32
Turning off data traffic.......................................................................	33
Data roaming....................................................................................	33
Calling..........................................................................................	34
Emergency calls................................................................................	34
Call handling.....................................................................................	34
Voicemail..........................................................................................	35
Multiple calls.....................................................................................	35
Conference calls...............................................................................	36
Call settings......................................................................................	37
Contacts .....................................................................................	38
Transferring contacts to your new phone..........................................	38
Contacts screen overview.................................................................	39
Managing your contacts....................................................................	39
Communicating with your contacts...................................................	41
Sharing your contacts.......................................................................	41
Backing up contacts.........................................................................	42
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Messaging...................................................................................	43
Using text and multimedia messaging...............................................	43
Text and multimedia message options..............................................	44
E-mail..........................................................................................	45
Using e-mail......................................................................................	45
Using email accounts........................................................................	48
Gmail™ and other Google™ services ...............................................	48
Google Talk™ ............................................................................	50
Timescape™...............................................................................	51
Timescape™ main view....................................................................	51
Using Timescape™...........................................................................	51
Timescape™ settings........................................................................	53
Timescape™ widget.........................................................................	53
Timescape™ Friends widget.............................................................	54
Timescape™ Share widget...............................................................	55
Getting started with Android Market™....................................	56
Downloading from Android Market™................................................	56
Clearing your application data...........................................................	57
Permissions......................................................................................	57
Installing applications not from Android Market™ .............................	57
Video Unlimited .........................................................................	58
Video Unlimited menu overview.........................................................	58
Creating a Video Unlimited account...................................................	58
Exploring the Video Unlimited selection.............................................	58
Renting or buying a video..................................................................	58
Watching a video from Video Unlimited.............................................	59
Music Unlimited .........................................................................	60
Getting organized.......................................................................	61
Calendar...........................................................................................	61
Alarm clock.......................................................................................	61
Synchronizing data on your phone...........................................	64
Synchronizing with Google™............................................................	64
Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar and contacts..............	64
Synchronizing with Facebook™........................................................	65
Synchronizing using SyncML™.........................................................	66
Connecting to wireless networks.............................................	68
Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................	68
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................	73
Web browser...............................................................................	74
Toolbar.............................................................................................	74
Browsing the web.............................................................................	74
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Navigating web pages.......................................................................	75
Managing bookmarks.......................................................................	75
Managing text and images................................................................	76
Multiple windows..............................................................................	77
Downloading from the web...............................................................	77
Browser settings...............................................................................	77
Music...........................................................................................	78
Protecting your hearing.....................................................................	78
Copying media files to your memory card .........................................	78
Using the music player .....................................................................	78
FM radio......................................................................................	84
FM radio overview.............................................................................	84
Using your favorite radio channels.....................................................	84
Making a new search for radio channels............................................	85
Switching between the speaker and the handsfree...........................	85
Switching between mono and stereo sound mode............................	85
Sharing the details of music you like on Facebook™.........................	85
Taking photos and recording videos........................................	87
Camera controls overview.................................................................	87
Using the still camera........................................................................	87
Using the video camera.....................................................................	94
Viewing photos and videos in Gallery......................................	98
BRAVIA® Engine............................................................................	98
Working with albums.........................................................................	99
Working with photos in Gallery........................................................	100
Bluetooth™ wireless technology............................................	103
Naming your phone.........................................................................	103
Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device..........................................	103
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology.............	104
Connecting your phone to a computer..................................	106
Transferring and handling content using a USB cable......................	106
USB connection modes..................................................................	106
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®...................	107
PC Companion...............................................................................	108
Media Go™ ...................................................................................	108
Connecting your phone to a TV set........................................	109
Using location services to find your position........................	110
Using GPS......................................................................................	110
Google Maps™...............................................................................	111
Using Google Maps™ to get directions...........................................	111

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Backing up and restoring phone content..............................	112
Types of content you can back up..................................................	112
Locking and protecting your phone.......................................	113
IMEI number...................................................................................	113
SIM card protection........................................................................	113
Setting a screen lock.......................................................................	114
Phone settings overview.........................................................	116
Status and notification icons overview..................................	117
Status icons....................................................................................	117
Notification icons.............................................................................	117
Application overview................................................................	119
Troubleshooting.......................................................................	120
My phone is not working as expected.............................................	120
Resetting the phone........................................................................	120
No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging.......	121
The battery performance is low.......................................................	121
I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer,
when using a USB cable.................................................................	121
Error messages...............................................................................	121
Hearing Aid Compatibility........................................................	122
Hearing Aid Settings........................................................................	122
Hearing Aid Compatibility Information..............................................	122
Hearing Aid Compatibility Rating.....................................................	122
Recycling your phone..............................................................	123
Legal information.....................................................................	124
Index..........................................................................................	125

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Important information

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

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 Web site, please review such Web sites’ terms of use and applicable privacy policy in advance. Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any

third party Web sites or offered services. 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 AT&T to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.

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Android™ – what and why?

An Android™ phone can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customize it to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. At Android Market™ 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.

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™.

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 top cover

•Using your thumbs, slide off the cover on the top of the phone.

To insert the memory card and the SIM card

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1Turn off your phone and remove the top cover from the back of the phone, then insert the memory card into its slot on the left side, with the gold-colored contacts facing down.

2On the top right side, pull out the SIM card holder.

3Insert the SIM card with the gold-colored contacts facing down.

4Push back the SIM card holder.

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

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To remove the memory card

1Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage >

Unmount SD card.

2Remove the top cover, then press against the edge of the memory card and release it.

3Draw the card outward to remove it.

To remove the SIM card

1Turn off your phone.

2Remove the top cover and pull out the SIM card holder.

3Draw out the SIM card.

4Push back the SIM card holder.

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To attach the top cover

1Place the top cover over the top back of the phone, then fit it into the slots.

2Slide the top cover downward. You hear a sound when the cover locks into place.

Turning the phone on and off

To turn on the phone

Make sure the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the phone for the first time.

1Press and hold down the power key on the right side of the phone until the phone vibrates.

2If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.

3To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen.

4Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK.

5Wait a while for the phone to start.

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

To turn off the phone

1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.

2In the options menu, tap Power off.

3Tap OK.

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

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Screen lock

When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. On the lockscreen, you can still view notifications, for example, notifications of missed calls and messages that arrived since the phone was last locked. You can also control the playback of audio tracks without unlocking the screen.

To activate the screen

•Briefly press the power key .

To view missed calls from the lockscreen

1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

2Drag to the right across the screen.

To view new text messages from the lockscreen

1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

2Drag to the right across the screen.

To play an audio track from the lockscreen

1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

2To display music player controls, place a finger on the time and date area and flick to the left.

3Tap .

To pause an audio track from the lockscreen

1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

2When the music player controls appear, tap .

To change audio tracks from the lockscreen

1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

2When the music player controls appear, tap or .

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 .

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 personalized view.

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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 to friends using Google Talk™, to synchronize your phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games from Android Market™.

Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account

Synchronize 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.

SyncML™ account

Synchronize your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™. View and manage contacts, calendar events and bookmarks from your phone just as easily as you would from a computer.

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Getting to know your phone

Phone overview

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1.	Proximity sensor	11.	Back key
2.	Headset connector	12.	Home key
3.	Ear speaker	13.	Menu key
4.	Front camera lens	14.	Touchscreen
5.	Notification LED (Battery status)	15.	HDMI™ connector
6.	Power key	16.	Connector for charger/USB cable
7.	Volume key/Zoom key	17.	Top cover
8.	Camera key	18.	Camera lens
9.	Search key	19.	Camera LED light
10. Microphone		20.	Speaker

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Using the keys

				Menu	• Open a list of options available in the current screen or application




				Home	• Go to the Home screen from any application or screen
					• Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications

				Back	• Go back to the previous screen
					• Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel

				Search	• Shortcut to Google™ Search

Battery

Your phone has an embedded battery.

Charging the battery

Your phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. It may take a few minutes

before the battery icon

appears on the screen when you connect the phone charger

cable to a power source, such as a USB port or a phone charger. You can 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.

The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then it 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.

Make sure the USB symbol is facing up for the correct orientation.

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To charge the phone

1Plug the phone charger into a power outlet.

2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer).

3Plug 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.

4When the phone is fully charged, disconnect the USB cable from your phone by pulling it straight outward.

Be sure not to bend the connector when removing the cable from the phone.

Battery LED status

		Green	The battery is fully charged

		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
1	From the Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.

Improving battery performance

The following tips can help you improve battery performance:

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

•Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks. You can do this from Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Data enabled. This setting does not prevent your phone from transmitting data over other wireless networks.

•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.

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

•Check the battery usage menu in 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 Android Market™ applications also consume more power.

•Close and exit applications that you are not using.

•Lower the screen display brightness level.

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

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

•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.

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•Go to www.att.com/tutorials to get the latest battery performance tips for your phone model.

	To access the battery usage menu
1	From the Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Settings > About phone > Battery use to see which installed
	applications consume the most battery power.

To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen

1From your Home screen, press .

2Tap Add > Widgets > Tools.

3Flick left to find and select the Data traffic widget. You can now turn your data connection on and off more easily.

To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen

1From your Home screen, press .

2Tap Add > Widgets > Tools.

3Select theQuick settings widget.

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.

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 list option.

Marked checkbox

Unmarked checkbox

Marked list option

Unmarked list option

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

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•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.

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.

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To flick

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

Sensors

Your phone includes a light sensor and a proximity sensor. 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.

Home screen

Your phone's Home screen is the equivalent of the desktop on a computer. It's the gateway to your phone's main features. You can customize 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
1	Press	to open your Home screen.
2	Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the
	item to	.

3Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications 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.

To add a widget to the Home screen

1From your Home screen, press .

2Tap Add > Widgets.

3Tap a widget.

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

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

To open the options menu of your Home screen

You can open the Home screen options menu in two ways:

•From your Home screen, press .

•Touch and hold on any part of your Home screen.

To add a shortcut to the Home screen

1From your Home screen, press .

2Tap Add > Shortcuts.

3Find and select a shortcut.

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

To add a folder to the Home screen

1From your Home screen, press .

2Tap Add > Folder.

3Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.

Drag and drop an item on top of another item on your Home screen to create a folder automatically.

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.

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To rename a folder

1Tap the folder to open it.

2Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.

3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.

To move an item on the Home screen

1Press to open your Home screen.

2Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone 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 phone vibrates, then drag the item to .

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

1From your Home screen, press .

2Tap Wallpaper, then select a wallpaper.

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

1From your Home screen, press .

2Tap Theme, then 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 .

To browse the Application screen

•Open the Application screen, then flick right or left.

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To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen 1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Touch 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 1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag the item to .

3Select 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 view and access recently used applications from this window.

To open the recently used applications window

•Press and hold down .

Application menu

You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application by pressing the key on your phone. 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
1	From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.
2	Tap the sorting icon on the bottom left corner of the screen and select an option.

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To move an application on the Application screen 1 Open the Application screen, then tap .

2Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location.

3Tap to exit edit mode.

You can only move your applications when is selected.

	To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1	From your Home screen, tap .
2	Tap . All uninstallable applications are marked with a	icon.
3	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.

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, open a new message or view a calendar event from the Notification panel. You can also open running applications, such as the music player.

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To open the Notification panel

•Drag the status bar downwards.

To close the Notification panel

•Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward.

To open a running application from the Notification panel

•From the Notification panel, tap the icon for the running application to open it.

To clear the Notification panel

•From the Notification panel, tap Clear.

	Phone settings menu
	View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu.
	To access the phone settings
1	From the Home screen, tap .
2	Tap Settings.

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Typing text

You can select from a number of keyboards and input methods to type text containing letters, numbers and other characters.

To switch keyboards

1When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until the Edit text menu appears.

2Tap Input method.

3Select a keyboard.

Android keyboard

You can use the Android keyboard provided by Google™ to enter text.

Using the Android keyboard

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1Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language.

2Display numbers and symbols.

3Open the input settings menu to make a change.

4Use voice input. You need an Internet connection to use this function.

5Enter a space.

6Tap and hold to display frequently used symbols.

7Multi-function key. For example, this key functions as a smiley key when you enter message text.

8Delete a character before the cursor.

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To display the Android keyboard to enter text

•Tap a text entry field.

To hide the Android keyboard

•When the Android keyboard is open, press .

To use the Android keyboard in landscape orientation

•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.

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To enter text using the Android 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

•Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa.

To turn on the caps lock

•Before you type a word, tap or until appears.

To enter numbers or symbols

•When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. Tap to view more options.

To delete characters

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

To edit text

1When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until the Edit text menu appears.

2Select an option.

Android keyboard settings

You can select settings for the Android keyboard, such as writing language and automatic correction.

To access the Android keyboard settings

1When you enter text using the Android keyboard, tap .

2Tap Android keyboard settings.

To change the Android keyboard writing language

1Tap a text entry field, then tap .

2Tap Android keyboard settings > Input languages, then mark the checkbox for

the languages that you want to use for writing. When you have finished, press to confirm.

3To change the writing language, slide left or right on the space bar of the keyboard.

Xperia™ keyboard

You can also select the Xperia™ keyboard as your text input method. The Xperia™ keyboard gives you two different options, the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad. The Phonepad is similar to a 12-key telephone keypad. The on-screen keyboard is similar to the Android keyboard, but also has other features such as Gesture input.

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

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1Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language.

2Close the on-screen keyboard view. Please note that this icon does not show in portrait mode.

3Display numbers and symbols.

4Display smileys.

5Enter a space.

6Open the input settings menu to make a change, for example, under Writing languages. This key also changes the writing language when more than one input language is selected.

7Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.

8Delete a character before the cursor.

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To enter text using the on-screen keyboard

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

To enter common punctuation marks

1When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.

2Select 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 insert a smiley
1	When you enter text, tap .
2	Select a smiley.

To enter a carriage return

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

To edit text

1When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until the Edit text menu appears.

2Select an option.

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 recognizes them.

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

To change the Gesture input settings

1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . If you have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold the input language key instead.

For example, touch and hold

2Tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings.

3Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox.

4If you want to automatically add a space between gestures without having to tap the space bar each time, mark the Space between gestures checkbox.

To enter text using the Gesture input function

1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to letter to spell the word you want to write. Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word.

2The 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 you can try again or tap each letter to enter the word.

3If the Space between gestures setting is activated, slide on the keyboard to enter the next word. Otherwise, enter a space and then slide to enter the next word.

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.

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

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1Choose a text input option

2Change the character case and turn on the caps lock

3Display numbers

4Display symbols and smileys

5Enter a space

6Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes the writing language when more than one input language is selected.

7Enter a carriage return or confirm text input

8Delete 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

1 Tap a text entry field, then tap . If you have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold the input language key instead, for example, .

2 Tap Keyboard settings > Keyboard layout, then select an option.

To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad

1 When you enter text, tap . If you have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold the input language key instead, for example, .

2 Tap Keyboard settings > Keyboard layout, then select an option.

The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.

To enter text using the Phonepad

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

•When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep 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

•When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.

To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad

1When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears.

2Scroll 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
1	When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap	. If you
	have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold the input language
	key instead, for example, .
2	Tap Keyboard settings.
	To add a writing language to the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad
1	When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap	. If you

have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold the input language key instead, for example, .

2Tap Writing languages and mark the checkbox for the languages you want to use for writing. When you have finished, press to confirm.

3To 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

1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap . If you have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold the input language key instead, for example, .

2Tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings.

3Select the desired 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

•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 the phone to silent and vibrate mode 1 From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound.

3Mark the Silent mode checkbox.

4Select Vibrate and choose an option.

To enhance the speaker loudness 1 From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound.

3Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.

Customizing your phone

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

Time and date

You can change the time and date in your phone.

To set the date manually

1 From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

3Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked.

4Tap Set date.

5Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.

6Tap Set.

To set the time manually

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

3Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked.

4Unmark the Use 24-hour format checkbox, if it is marked.

5Tap Set time.

6Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.

7Tap am to change to pm, or vice versa.

8Tap Set.

To set the time zone

1 From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

3Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked.

4Tap Select time zone.

5Select an option.

To set the date format

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Date & time > Select date format.

3Select an option.

Ringtone settings

To set a phone ringtone

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.

3Select a ringtone.

4Tap Done.

To enable touch tones

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound.

3Mark the Audible touch tones and Audible selection checkboxes.

To select a notification ringtone 1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification ringtone.

3Select a ringtone.

4Tap Done.

To set a vibrating alert

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound.

3Select Vibrate and choose an option.

Screen settings

To adjust the screen brightness 1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.

3To decrease the screen brightness, drag the slider to the left. To increase it, drag the slider to the right.

4Tap OK.

The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve battery performance, see Improving battery performance on page 15.

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Sony 1269-0622, 1267-5008 User Manual

Contents

Important information

Applications

Getting started

Assembly

Turning the phone on and off

Screen lock

Accounts and services

Getting to know your phone

Phone overview

Using the keys

Battery

Using the touchscreen

Home screen

Accessing and using applications

Status and notifications

Phone settings menu

Typing text

Adjusting the volume

Customizing your phone