Sony D2004, D2005 User Manual

User guide
Xperia
D2004/D2005
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Contents

Getting started...............................................................................6
Overview............................................................................................6
Starting your device for the first time.................................................8
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................8
Charging your device.........................................................................9
Learning the basics......................................................................11
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................11
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................13
Home screen....................................................................................14
Application screen...........................................................................15
Navigating applications....................................................................16
Widgets............................................................................................16
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................17
Background and themes..................................................................18
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................19
Status and notifications...................................................................19
Icons in the status bar.....................................................................20
Application overview........................................................................21
Downloading applications............................................................23
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................23
Downloading applications from other sources................................23
Internet and networks..................................................................24
Browsing the web............................................................................24
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................24
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................25
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................27
Controlling data usage.....................................................................27
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................28
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................29
Synchronising data on your device..............................................30
Synchronising with online accounts................................................30
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................30
Synchronising with Outlook using a computer................................31
Basic settings...............................................................................32
Accessing settings...........................................................................32
Sound, ringtone and volume............................................................32
SIM card protection.........................................................................33
Screen settings................................................................................33
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Screen lock......................................................................................34
Language settings............................................................................35
Date and time...................................................................................35
Enhancing the sound output............................................................36
Typing text...................................................................................37
On-screen keyboard........................................................................37
Entering text using voice input........................................................38
Editing text.......................................................................................38
Personalising the Xperia keyboard..................................................39
Calling..........................................................................................40
Making calls.....................................................................................40
Receiving calls.................................................................................41
Ongoing calls...................................................................................42
Using the call log.............................................................................42
Forwarding calls...............................................................................43
Restricting calls................................................................................43
Multiple calls....................................................................................43
Conference calls..............................................................................44
Voicemail..........................................................................................44
Emergency calls...............................................................................45
Contacts.......................................................................................46
Transferring contacts.......................................................................46
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................47
Adding and editing contacts............................................................48
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................49
Favourites and groups.....................................................................50
Sending contact information............................................................51
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................51
Backing up contacts........................................................................51
Messaging and chat.....................................................................53
Reading and sending messages......................................................53
Organising your messages..............................................................54
Calling from a message...................................................................55
Messaging settings..........................................................................55
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................55
Email.............................................................................................57
Setting up email...............................................................................57
Sending and receiving email messages..........................................57
Email preview pane..........................................................................58
Organising your email messages.....................................................59
Email account settings.....................................................................60
Gmail™............................................................................................60
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Music............................................................................................61
Transferring music to your device...................................................61
Listening to music............................................................................61
“WALKMAN” home screen menu....................................................62
Playlists............................................................................................64
Sharing music..................................................................................64
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................65
Visualiser .........................................................................................65
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................65
Music Unlimited online service........................................................67
FM radio.......................................................................................68
Listening to the radio.......................................................................68
Favourite radio channels..................................................................69
Sound settings.................................................................................69
Camera.........................................................................................70
Taking photos and recording videos...............................................70
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................71
Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................71
General camera settings..................................................................71
Still camera settings.........................................................................73
Video camera settings.....................................................................74
Photos and videos in Album........................................................76
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................76
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................77
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................78
Album home screen menu...............................................................78
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................79
Videos..........................................................................................81
Watching videos in the Movies application.....................................81
Transferring video content to your device.......................................82
Managing video content..................................................................82
Connectivity.................................................................................83
Bluetooth® wireless technology......................................................83
Connecting your device to a computer...........................................85
Smart apps and features that save you time...............................88
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect..............88
Using your device as a wallet..........................................................89
Travel and maps...........................................................................91
Using location services....................................................................91
Google Maps™ and navigation.......................................................92
Airplane mode..................................................................................93
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Calendar and alarm clock............................................................94
Calendar...........................................................................................94
Alarm and clock...............................................................................95
Support and maintenance............................................................97
Support for your device...................................................................97
Updating your device.......................................................................97
IMEI number.....................................................................................98
Battery and power management.....................................................98
Memory and storage......................................................................100
Backing up and restoring content.................................................101
Restarting and resetting.................................................................102
Recycling your device....................................................................103
Limitations to services and features..............................................103
Legal information...........................................................................103
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Getting started

Overview

1 Charging light/Notification light
2 Ear speaker
3 WALKMAN key
4 Proximity sensor/Light sensor
5 Volume/Zoom key
6 Power key
7 Main microphone
8 Second microphone
9 Headset jack
10 Camera lens
11 Charger/USB port cover
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12 Speaker
13 Strap hole

Assembly

A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.
To remove the back cover
Insert a fingernail into the gap (as indicated in the illustration) and lift up the cover.
To insert the SIM card
Remove the battery cover and the battery, then insert the SIM card into its slot with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
To insert a memory card
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Remove the back cover and the battery.
2
Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
To attach the back cover
1
Place the back cover over the back of the device, then press down on the bottom corners to lock them into place.
2
Moving from bottom to top, press down the sides of the cover until the cover clicks into place.

Starting your device for the first time

The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalise your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away. And you can download Internet and Wi-Fi® settings.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu.
To turn on the device
1
Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap
3
Wait a while for the device to start.
To turn off the device
1
Press and hold down the power key
2
In the options menu, tap Power off.
3
Tap OK.
until the options menu opens.
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It may take a while for the device to shut down.
Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and Google
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Play™, the online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want to:
Download and install applications from Google Play™.
Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar.
Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks. For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
www.sonymobile.com/support
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To set up a Google™ account on your device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
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already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts

Charging your device

The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance in
Battery and power management
on page 98.
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To charge your device
1
Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2
Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer).
3
Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging begins.
4
When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
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Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
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Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Tapping
Open or select an item.
Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
Move an item.
Activate an item-specific menu.
Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
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Pinching and spreading
Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map.
Swiping
Scroll up or down a list.
Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
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Flicking
Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen.

Locking and unlocking the screen

When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe in any direction from the middle of the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See
To activate the screen
Briefly press the power key .
Screen lock
on page 34.
To unlock the screen
Place a finger on the middle of the screen and swipe in any direction.
To lock the screen
When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
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Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in.
To go to the Home screen
Press .
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap at the top corner of the pane.
To add a pane to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap
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To delete a pane from your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .

Application screen

The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.
To open the Application screen menu
When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To move an application on the Application screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.
2
Make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3
Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1
From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.
2
Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
To search for an application from the Application screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.
2
Tap Search apps.
3
Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
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To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.
2
Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3
Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.

Navigating applications

You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the small apps bar and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit while others continue to run in the background or pause. If the application is paused or runs in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Small apps bar – Open a small app
3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the small apps bar
4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
Press .
To open a menu in an application
While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.

Widgets

Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
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To add a widget to the Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets.
2
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1
Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To move a widget
Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location.
To delete a widget
Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
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it to

Shortcuts and folders

Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
1 Access a folder containing applications
2 Access an application using a shortcut
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To add a shortcut to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears.
2
In the customisation menu, tap Apps.
3
Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To move an item on the Home screen
Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to
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To create a folder on the Home screen
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1
Tap the folder to open it.
2
Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3
Enter the new folder name and tap Done.

Background and themes

You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
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To set a theme
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
To change the wallpaper for the lock screen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Lock screen.
3
Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.

Taking a screenshot

You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.
To take a screenshot
1
Press and hold down the power key and the volume down key simultaneously until you hear a clicking sound.
2
To view the screenshot, drag the status bar fully downwards.

Status and notifications

The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information such as battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and handle your notifications.
To select which system icons to display in the status bar
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Status bar icons.
3
Select the icons that you want to display.
To open or close the Notification panel
To select the apps allowed to send notifications
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Manage notifications.
3
Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications.
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To take action on a notification
Tap the notification.
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To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
Tap Clear.
Notification light
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.

Icons in the status bar

Status icons
Signal strength No signal Roaming GPRS is available EDGE is available 3G is available Mobile data network is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing
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Problem with sign-in or synchronisation
Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
Notification icons
The following notification icons may appear on your screen:
New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail Upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing
Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Software updates are available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications

Application overview

Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,
and manage text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your
appointments. Use the camera to take photos and record video clips. Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email address and
other information related to your contacts. Access your downloaded applications. Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private
and corporate accounts. Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends,
family members and colleagues around the world.
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Browse and listen to FM radio stations. Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos. Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages. Search for information in your device and on the web. View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using
Google Maps™. Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device. Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages. Use the Movies application to play videos in your device and share content
with your friends. Use the "WALKMAN" application to organise and play music, audio books
and podcasts. View news stories and weather forecasts. Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial
function. Optimise settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online. Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get
artist, album and other info. Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world. Use the Support application to access user support in the device. For
example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.
Download and install new applications and updates.
Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
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Downloading applications

Downloading applications from Google Play™
Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working
Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.
To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions.
To download an application from Google Play™
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Play Store.
3
Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function.
4
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings > Application manager.
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Downloading applications from other sources

When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™, you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions or concerns.
To allow the download of applications from other sources
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security.
3
Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.
4
Tap OK.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings > Application manager.
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Internet and networks

Browsing the web

The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.
To browse with Google Chrome™
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap .
3
If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
4
Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go on the keyboard.
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1 Go to the homepage
2 Search and address field
3 Refresh the page
4 Access browser tabs
5 View help and options
6 Go back a page in the browser history

Internet and MMS settings

To send multimedia messages, or to access the Internet when there is no available Wi-Fi® network, you must have a working mobile data connection with the correct Internet and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings. Here are some tips:
For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and MMS settings come pre­installed on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send multimedia messages right away.
In some cases, you get the option to download Internet and MMS settings the first time you turn on your device when a SIM card is inserted. It is also possible to download these settings later from the Settings menu.
You can manually add, change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at any time. Contact your network operator for detailed information.
If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is not working, even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded
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successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/
for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues.
To download Internet and MMS settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Internet settings.
3
Tap Accept. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, appears in the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically.
If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your mobile network. Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window and then try again.
To check whether mobile data is turned on or off
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Check whether the Mobile data traffic checkbox is marked or not.
To add Internet and MMS settings manually
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Access Point Names >
4
Tap Name and enter a name as desired.
5
Tap APN and enter the access point name.
6
Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is
.
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required, contact your network operator for more details.
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When you're done, tap
, then tap Save.
To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Access Point Names.
4
To view more details, tap any of the available items.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a marked button .
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To delete all Internet and MMS settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Access Point Names, then tap .
4
Tap Reset to default. All Internet and MMS settings are deleted.

Wi-Fi®

Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.
The signal strength of Wi-Fi® networks can differ. Moving closer to the Wi-Fi® access point increases the signal strength.
Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:
Open networks are indicated by
Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.
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To turn on Wi-Fi®
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
4
Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant password.
To search for new available networks, tap , and then tap Scan.
is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
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Tap Enter the Network SSID information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show
advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
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Tap Save.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
Wi-Fi® settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a mobile data connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile data.
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications
1
Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4
Press .
5
Tap Advanced.
6
Mark the Network notification checkbox.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network information is displayed.
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To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Press
4
Tap Advanced.
5
Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
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Select an option.
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Sharing your mobile data connection

You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your device's data connection with up to eight other devices at once by turning your device into a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. When your device's mobile data connection is successfully shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1
Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2
Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer.
3
From your Home screen, tap
4
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
5
Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted. the status bar once you are connected.
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To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4
Enter the Network SSID information.
5
To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
6
Tap Save.
7
Tap and mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.
8
If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active.
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To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.
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To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4
Enter the Network SSID for the network.
5
To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6
If required, enter a password.
7
Tap Save.

Controlling data usage

You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges.
Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
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To turn mobile data traffic on or off
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Drag the slider beside Mobile data accordingly to turn mobile data traffic on or off.
When mobile data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections.
To set a data usage warning
1
Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4
To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.
To set a mobile data usage limit
1
Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4
Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.
5
To set the mobile data usage limit, drag the corresponding line to the desired
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value.
Once your mobile data usage reaches the set limit, mobile data traffic on your device gets turned off automatically.
To control the mobile data usage of individual applications
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Find and tap the desired application.
4
Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.
5
To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap View app settings and make the desired changes.
The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings.
To view data transferred via Wi-Fi®
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Tap , then mark the Show Wi-Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked.
4
Tap the Wi-Fi tab.

Selecting mobile networks

Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which mobile networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.
To select a network mode
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Network Mode.
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Select a network mode.
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To select another network manually
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Network operators.
3
Tap Search mode > Manual.
4
Select a network.
If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network.
To activate automatic network selection
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Network operators.
3
Tap Search mode > Automatic.

Virtual private networks (VPNs)

Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device. For detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, please contact the network administrator of your company or organisation.
To add a virtual private network
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3
Tap
.
4
Select the type of VPN to add.
5
Enter your VPN settings.
6
Tap Save.
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To connect to a virtual private network
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3
In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
4
Enter the required information.
5
Tap Connect.
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To disconnect from a virtual private network
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
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Synchronising data on your device

Synchronising with online accounts

Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronise each account manually.
To set up an online account for synchronisation
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Add account, then select the account that you want to add.
3
Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an account.
To activate the auto-sync function
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Drag the slider beside Auto-sync to the right.
To synchronise manually with an online account
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account that you want to synchronise with. A list of items that can be synchronised with the account appears .
3
Mark the items that you want to synchronise.
4
Tap , then tap Sync now.
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> Settings.
> Settings.
To remove an online account
1
From your Home screen, tap > Settings.
2
Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account that you want to remove.
3
Tap , then tap Remove account.
4
Tap Remove account again to confirm.

Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device. After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications.
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