Sony D2212 User Manual
User guide
Xperia
D2212
™
E3 Dual
Contents
Getting started...............................................................................6
About this User guide........................................................................6
Overview............................................................................................6
Assembly...........................................................................................7
Starting your device for the first time.................................................8
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................9
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
Shaking your device to open an application....................................16
Small apps.......................................................................................17
Widgets............................................................................................18
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................19
Background and themes..................................................................20
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................20
Status and notifications...................................................................20
Icons in the status bar.....................................................................21
Application overview........................................................................23
Downloading applications............................................................25
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................25
Downloading applications from other sources................................25
Internet and networks..................................................................26
Browsing the web............................................................................26
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................26
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................27
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................29
Controlling data usage.....................................................................29
Selecting networks for data traffic...................................................30
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................31
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................31
Synchronising data on your device..............................................33
Synchronising with online accounts................................................33
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................33
Synchronising with Outlook using a computer................................34
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Basic settings...............................................................................36
Accessing settings...........................................................................36
Sound, ringtone and volume............................................................36
SIM card protection.........................................................................37
Screen settings................................................................................37
Screen lock......................................................................................38
Language settings............................................................................39
Date and time...................................................................................39
Enhancing the sound output............................................................40
Typing text...................................................................................41
On-screen keyboard........................................................................41
Entering text using voice input........................................................42
Editing text.......................................................................................42
Keyboard settings............................................................................43
Calling..........................................................................................44
Making calls.....................................................................................44
Receiving calls.................................................................................45
Ongoing calls...................................................................................47
Using the call log.............................................................................47
Forwarding calls...............................................................................48
Restricting calls................................................................................48
Multiple calls....................................................................................49
Conference calls..............................................................................49
Voicemail..........................................................................................50
Emergency calls...............................................................................50
Contacts.......................................................................................51
Transferring contacts.......................................................................51
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................52
Adding and editing contacts............................................................53
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................54
Favourites and groups.....................................................................55
Sending contact information............................................................56
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................56
Backing up contacts........................................................................56
Messaging and chat.....................................................................58
Reading and sending messages......................................................58
Organising your messages..............................................................59
Calling from a message...................................................................60
Messaging settings..........................................................................60
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................60
Email.............................................................................................62
Setting up email...............................................................................62
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Sending and receiving email messages..........................................62
Email preview pane..........................................................................63
Organising your email messages.....................................................64
Email account settings.....................................................................65
Gmail™............................................................................................65
Music............................................................................................66
Transferring music to your device...................................................66
Listening to music............................................................................66
Walkman® home screen menu.......................................................67
Playlists............................................................................................69
Sharing music..................................................................................69
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................70
Visualiser .........................................................................................70
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................70
Music Unlimited online service........................................................72
FM radio.......................................................................................73
Listening to the radio.......................................................................73
Favourite radio channels..................................................................74
Sound settings.................................................................................74
Camera.........................................................................................75
Taking photos and recording videos...............................................75
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................76
Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................76
General camera settings..................................................................77
Still camera settings.........................................................................78
Video camera settings.....................................................................80
Photos and videos in Album........................................................82
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................82
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................83
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................84
Album home screen menu...............................................................85
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................86
Videos..........................................................................................88
Watching videos in the Movies application.....................................88
Transferring video content to your device.......................................89
Managing video content..................................................................89
Video Unlimited service...................................................................90
Connectivity.................................................................................91
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..............................91
Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless
controller..........................................................................................93
Bluetooth® wireless technology......................................................94
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One-touch setup..............................................................................96
Smart apps and features that save you time...............................97
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect..............97
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™.............................98
Using your device as a wallet..........................................................99
Travel and maps.........................................................................100
Using location services..................................................................100
Google Maps™ and navigation.....................................................101
Using data traffic when travelling..................................................102
Airplane mode................................................................................102
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................103
Calendar.........................................................................................103
Alarm and clock.............................................................................104
Support and maintenance..........................................................106
Support for your device.................................................................106
Computer tools..............................................................................106
Updating your device.....................................................................107
IMEI number...................................................................................108
Battery and power management...................................................108
Memory and storage......................................................................110
Managing files using a computer...................................................111
Backing up and restoring content.................................................112
Restarting and resetting.................................................................114
Recycling your device....................................................................115
Limitations to services and features..............................................115
Legal information...........................................................................115
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ E3 Dual User guide for the Android™ 4.4 software version. If
you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via
the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see
device
on page 107.
To check the current software version of your device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.
.
Overview
Updating your
1 Charging/Notification light
2 Headset jack
3 Front camera lens
4 Speaker
5 Proximity/Light sensor
6 Power key
7 Volume/Zoom key
8 Main microphone
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9 Main camera lens
10 Camera light
11 Second microphone
12 Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area
13 NFC™ detection area
14 Port for charger/USB cable
15 Loudspeaker
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.
If you insert a micro SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts
automatically.
•
Remove the back cover, then insert the SIM cards into the corresponding slots
with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
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To insert a memory card
1
Remove the back cover.
2
Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured
contacts facing down.
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 settings.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu.
To turn on the device
Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for
the first time.
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 until the options menu opens.
2
In the options menu, tap Power off.
3
Tap OK.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
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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
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
.
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
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 108.
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.
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Battery notification light status
Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
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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 38.
To unlock the screen
•
Place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down.
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.
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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 .
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.
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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.
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 favourites bar,
the quick launch apps feature, 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.
Shaking your device to open an application
You can set up your device so that a selected application launches when you shake
it. You can use this quick launch function for an application that you need to use
quickly or frequently, for example, the phone dialer or a social networking service.
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To use the quick launch function
1
Press and hold down the power key , then shake the device.
2
When the pre-selected application opens, release the power key.
To set up the quick launch function
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Personalisation > Motion > Shake to start app.
3
Select an application, then tap Done.
.
Small apps
You can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar.
A small app only takes up a small area of your screen, so you can interact with a
small app and another application at the same time on the same screen. For
example, you can have a webpage open and then open the Calculator small app on
top of it and perform calculations. You can download more small apps from Google
Play™.
To open a small app
1
To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2
Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
•
Tap on the small app window.
To download a small app
1
From the small apps bar, tap , then tap and tap .
2
Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the
instructions to download it and complete the installation.
To move a small app
•
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small
app, then move it to the desired location.
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To minimise a small app
•
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small
app, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
To rearrange the small apps in the small apps bar
•
Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the small apps bar
•
Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .
To restore a previously removed small app
1
Open the small apps bar, then tap .
2
Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the
small apps bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1
To make the small apps bar appear, press
2
Tap > > .
3
Select a widget.
4
Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They
also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic
weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the
full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google
Play™.
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.
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To delete a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
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
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
available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow
you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
Shortcuts and then select an application from the list
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 .
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.
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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.
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 until a prompt window appears.
2
Tap
You may also take the screenshot through pressing the power key and volume down key at
the same time until you hear a clicking sound.
To view your screenshot
•
Drag the status bar downwards, touch to view your screenshot.
You may also view your screenshot by tapping the Album application from the Home screen.
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.
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To open or close the Notification panel
To take action on a notification
•
Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•
Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
•
Tap Clear.
Notification light
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
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
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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
Problem with sign-in or synchronisation
Your device is ready to connect to other ANT+™ capable devices
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
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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.
Browse and listen to FM radio stations.
Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.
Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages.
Search for information in your device and on the web.
View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using
Google Maps™.
Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device.
Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages.
Use the Movies application to play videos in your device and share content
with your friends.
Use the Walkman® application to organise and play music, audio books and
podcasts.
View news stories and weather forecasts.
Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial
function.
Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos.
Optimise settings to suit your own requirements.
Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get
artist, 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.
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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 > Apps.
.
Downloading applications from other sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™,
you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant
download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download
applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions
or concerns.
To allow the download of applications from other sources
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 > Apps.
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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.
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
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 successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your
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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
Select the SIM card, or SIM cards, for which you want to download Internet
and MMS settings.
4
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
Select a SIM card.
4
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
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Access Point Names >
5
Tap Name and enter a name as desired.
6
Tap APN and enter the access point name.
7
Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is
.
.
required, contact your network operator for more details.
8
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
Select a SIM card.
4
Tap Access Point Names.
5
To view more details, tap any of the available items.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button .
To delete all Internet and MMS settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Select the SIM card for which you want to reset the settings.
4
Tap Access Point Names, then tap
5
Tap Reset to default. All Internet and MMS settings are deleted.
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Wi-Fi®
Use connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive
emails. Once you have connected to a network, your device remembers the network
and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Some networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access.
Contact the relevant network administrator for more information.
The signal strength of networks can differ. Moving closer to the access point
increases the signal strength.
Available networks may be open or secured:
•
Open networks are indicated by next to the network name.
•
Secured networks are indicated by next to the network name.
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Some 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 networks.
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Drag the slider beside to the right to turn on the function.
It may take a few seconds before is enabled.
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Tap . All available networks are displayed.
4
Tap a network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant
password.
To search for new available networks, tap , and then tap Scan.
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > .
3
Tap
4
Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5
To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6
If required, enter a password.
7
To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show
is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
.
advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
8
Tap Save.
Contact your network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
Increasing signal strength
There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a signal:
•
Move your device closer to the access point.
•
Move the access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.
•
Don’t cover the antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration).
When you are connected to a network or when there are 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 network is detected.
If you are not connected to a 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 sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from to mobile
data.
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1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Press .
3
Tap Advanced.
4
Mark the Network notification checkbox.
•
From the Home screen, tap
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Press .
3
Tap Advanced.
4
Select an option.
.
Sharing your mobile data connection
You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a
USB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your device's
data connection with up to eight other devices at once by turning your device into a
portable 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. is displayed in
the status bar once you are connected.
6
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.
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3
Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
4
To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
5
Tap Save.
6
If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable
hotspot is active.
7
To stop sharing your data connection via , unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
checkbox.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3
Enter the Network name (SSID) for the network.
4
To select a security type, tap the Security field.
5
If required, enter a password.
6
Tap Save.
.
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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
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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.
To turn data traffic on or off
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Drag the slider beside Mobile data to turn data traffic on or off.
When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish 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
Select a SIM card.
5
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
Select a SIM card.
5
Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.
6
To set the mobile data usage limit, drag the corresponding line to the desired
.
value.
Once your mobile data usage reaches the set limit, mobile data traffic on your device gets
turned off automatically.
To control the mobile data usage of individual applications
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Select a SIM card.
4
Find and tap the desired application.
5
Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.
6
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.
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 networks for data traffic
You can select to have both SIM cards in your device handle data traffic, but only
one SIM card can be selected to handle data at any given time. You can select the
SIM card to use for data traffic during the initial setting up of your device, or you can
select it later via the settings menu.
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