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Sony D2403, D2406 User Manual

User guide
™
Xperia
D2403/D2406
M2 Aqua

Contents

Getting started............................................................................... 6
About this User guide........................................................................ 6
Overview............................................................................................ 6
Assembly........................................................................................... 7
Screen protection...............................................................................9
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................9
Charging your device.......................................................................10
Learning the basics...................................................................... 12
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................12
Locking and unlocking the screen................................................... 14
Home screen....................................................................................14
Application screen........................................................................... 16
Navigating applications....................................................................17
Small apps....................................................................................... 18
Widgets............................................................................................19
Shortcuts and folders...................................................................... 19
Background and themes..................................................................20
Battery and power management..................................................... 21
Taking a screenshot......................................................................... 22
Icons in the status bar..................................................................... 25
Application overview........................................................................27
Downloading applications............................................................29
Downloading applications from Google Play™............................... 29
Downloading applications from other sources................................ 29
Internet and networks.................................................................. 30
Browsing the web............................................................................ 30
Internet and MMS settings ............................................................. 30
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................31
Sharing your mobile data connection.............................................. 33
Controlling data usage.....................................................................34
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................35
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................36
Synchronising data on your device..............................................37
Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 37
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................37
Basic settings...............................................................................39
Accessing settings...........................................................................39
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Sound, ringtone and volume............................................................39
SIM card protection......................................................................... 41
Screen settings................................................................................ 42
Daydream.........................................................................................43
Screen lock...................................................................................... 43
Unlocking your device automatically............................................... 44
Language settings............................................................................48
Date and time...................................................................................48
Enhancing the sound output............................................................49
Typing text....................................................................................50
On-screen keyboard........................................................................ 50
Phonepad.........................................................................................51
Entering text using voice input........................................................ 52
Editing text....................................................................................... 52
Personalising the on-screen keyboard............................................ 53
Calling.......................................................................................... 55
Making calls..................................................................................... 55
Receiving calls................................................................................. 56
Ongoing calls................................................................................... 58
Using the call log............................................................................. 58
Forwarding calls...............................................................................59
Restricting calls................................................................................59
Multiple calls.................................................................................... 60
Conference calls.............................................................................. 60
Voicemail..........................................................................................61
Emergency calls...............................................................................61
Contacts.......................................................................................63
Transferring contacts....................................................................... 63
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................64
Adding and editing contacts............................................................65
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................66
Favourites and groups..................................................................... 67
Sending contact information............................................................68
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 68
Backing up contacts........................................................................ 68
Messaging and chat.....................................................................70
Reading and sending messages......................................................70
Organising your messages.............................................................. 71
Calling from a message................................................................... 72
Messaging settings.......................................................................... 72
Instant messaging and video chat................................................... 72
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Email.............................................................................................73
Setting up email............................................................................... 73
Sending and receiving email messages...........................................73
Organising your email messages.....................................................74
Email account settings.....................................................................75
Gmail™............................................................................................ 75
Music............................................................................................77
Transferring music to your device....................................................77
Listening to music............................................................................77
Music home screen menu................................................................79
Playlists............................................................................................ 80
Sharing music.................................................................................. 80
Enhancing the sound....................................................................... 80
Recognising music with TrackID™.................................................. 81
FM radio....................................................................................... 82
Listening to the radio....................................................................... 82
Favourite radio channels..................................................................83
Sound settings................................................................................. 83
Camera.........................................................................................84
Taking photos and recording videos................................................84
Face detection................................................................................. 85
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces.............................. 85
Adding the geographical position to your photos........................... 86
General camera settings.................................................................. 86
Still camera settings.........................................................................89
Video camera settings..................................................................... 92
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 96
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................96
Sharing and managing photos and videos...................................... 97
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................98
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application.......................... 99
Hiding photos and videos................................................................ 99
Album home screen menu............................................................... 99
Viewing your photos on a map...................................................... 100
Videos.........................................................................................103
Watching videos in the Video application......................................103
Transferring video content to your device..................................... 104
Managing video content................................................................ 104
Connectivity............................................................................... 105
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV................. 105
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................ 105
Connecting your device to USB accessories................................ 108
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Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ series wireless
controller........................................................................................ 108
NFC................................................................................................108
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................110
One-touch setup............................................................................ 112
Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 113
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™........ 113
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™...........................115
Using your device as a wallet........................................................ 115
Travel and maps......................................................................... 116
Using location services.................................................................. 116
Google Maps™ and navigation..................................................... 116
Using data traffic when travelling.................................................. 116
Airplane mode................................................................................117
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 118
Calendar.........................................................................................118
Alarm and clock............................................................................. 119
Accessibility............................................................................... 122
Magnification gestures...................................................................122
Large text....................................................................................... 122
Colour correction........................................................................... 122
Simple Home screen......................................................................122
Hearing aid compatibility............................................................... 123
TalkBack.........................................................................................123
TTY (Teletypewriter) mode............................................................. 123
Slow talk........................................................................................ 123
Support and maintenance..........................................................124
Support for your device................................................................. 124
Computer tool................................................................................ 124
Updating your device.....................................................................125
Finding a lost device ..................................................................... 126
Finding the identification number of your device...........................126
Memory and storage......................................................................127
Managing files using a computer...................................................128
Backing up and restoring content..................................................129
Resetting your applications........................................................... 131
Restarting and resetting your device............................................. 132
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions............................. 133
Recycling your device....................................................................134
Limitations to services and features.............................................. 134
Legal information........................................................................... 134
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Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia™ M2 Aqua User guide for the Android™ 5.1 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
on page 125.
device
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 Proximity/Light sensor
2 Charging/Notification light
3 Ear speaker
4 Front camera lens
5 Micro SIM and memory card slot cover
6 Power key
7 Volume/Zoom key
8 Camera key
9 Strap hole
10 Speaker
11 Main microphone
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12 Main camera lens
13 Camera light
14 Cover for headset jack
15 Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area
16 Second microphone
17 Cover for charger/USB cable port
18 NFC™ detection area

Assembly

Be careful not to lift up the back cover of the device by accident when detaching the cover for the micro SIM and memory card slots. The back cover should not be removed in any circumstances.
Don’t confuse the micro SIM card slot with the memory card slot. Inserting a card in the wrong slot could damage both the card and your device.
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To insert the micro SIM card
1
Detach the cover for the micro SIM card and memory card slots.
2
With the gold coloured contacts facing down, insert the micro SIM card into the micro SIM card slot.
3
Re-attach the cover.
To insert the memory card
1
Detach the cover for the micro SIM card and memory card slots.
2
With the gold coloured contacts facing down, insert the memory card into the memory card slot, then re-attach the cover.
To remove a micro SIM card
1
Detach the cover for the micro SIM card and memory card slots.
2
Press the relevant micro SIM card inwards and then release it quickly.
3
Re-attach the cover.
To remove the memory card
1
Turn off the device and detach the cover for the micro SIM card and memory card slots.
2
Press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly.
3
Re-attach the cover.
You can also remove the memory card without turning the device off in step 1. To use this method, you must first unmount the memory card under Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card, then follow the rest of the instructions above.
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Screen protection

Before using your device, remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab.
It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and it can invalidate the warranty.
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 online 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.
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.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
until the options menu opens.
.
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 the Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ 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 using Gmail™.
•
Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
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Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser.
•
Identify yourself as the authorised user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion.
•
Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™ Device Manager services.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
http://support.google.com
It is crucial that you remember your Google™ account username and password. In some situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google™ account. If you fail to give your Google™ username and password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have more than one Google™ account, make sure to enter the details for the relevant account.
.
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Accounts > 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

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Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty.
The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending on how long it was in the box before you purchased it, the battery level may be quite low. It is therefore recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it is charging. Read more about how to improve the battery performance in
power management
on page 21.
Battery and
To charge your device
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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 is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90%
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 web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos.
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 upwards on the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks.
Screen lock
See
on page 43.
To activate the screen
•
Briefly press the power key .
To lock the screen
•
When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in.
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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 .
To add a pane to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, 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
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Home screen settings
Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings of your Home screen. For example, you can set your Home screen to auto rotate.
To set your Home screen to auto rotate
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Home Settings.
2
Drag the slider beside Auto-rotation to the right.
To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Home Settings.
2
Tap Icon size, then select an option.

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 search for an application from the Application screen
1
When the Application screen is open, tap
2
Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
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 Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3
On the Application screen, touch and hold the application until it becomes selected, then drag it to the new location.
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To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.
2
Make sure that Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3
On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
4
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
If Alphabetical or Most used is selected under SHOW APPS instead of Custom order, you can still add an application shortcut to the Home screen. Just touch and hold the relevant application icon until the Home screen opens, then drag the icon to the desired location and 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 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 OK.
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Navigating applications

You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favourites bar, and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Home key, the Recent apps key and the Back key. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or running 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 Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar
4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
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5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
•
Press .
To close all the recently used applications
•
Tap and then tap .
To open a menu in an application
•
While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.

Small apps

Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen, to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing details of currency exchange rates and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favourites bar. To download more small apps, go to Google Play™.
To open a small app
1
To make the favourites 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 favourites 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.
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 favourites bar
•
Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favourites bar
1
Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .
2
Tap OK.
To restore a previously removed small app
1
Open the favourites bar, then tap .
2
Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the favourites bar.
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To add a widget as a small app
1
To make the favourites 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 & Apps.
2
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1
Touch and hold a widget until it becomes selected, 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 becomes selected, then drag it to the new location.
To remove a widget
•
Touch and hold the widget until it becomes selected, then drag it to .

Shortcuts and folders

Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
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1 Access an application using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
To add an application 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 Widgets & Apps > 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 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.
Widgets & Apps > Shortcuts and then select an application
To move an item on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold the item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
•
Touch and hold an item until it becomes selected, then drag the item to .
To create a folder on the Home screen
•
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it becomes selected, 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 becomes selected, 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.
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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.
3
Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.

Battery and power management

Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery consumption and see which applications are using the most power. You can remove or restrict apps and activate a number of power saving modes to get more out of your battery. You can also view an estimate of how much battery time is left and adjust your battery settings to improve performance and make your battery last longer.
To manage your battery consumption
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management > App power consumption. An overview appears showing applications that have high data traffic rates or that you have not used for a long time.
3
Review the information, then act as required, for example, to uninstall an application or restrict its usage.
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To view which applications use the most battery power
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.
To view the estimated battery time
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
Power saving modes
There are several power saving modes available for you to use if you want to make your battery last longer:
STAMINA mode
Disables Wi-Fi®and mobile data when the screen is turned off, and restricts hardware performance. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
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Low-battery mode
Queue background data
Modifies your device’s behaviour, for example, to adjust screen brightness and the screen timeout setting, when the battery level drops below a certain percentage. appears in the status bar when this mode takes effect.
Optimises outgoing traffic when the screen is off by sending data at pre-defined intervals.
To activate a power saving mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3
To activate your preferred mode, select the mode name and tap the on-off switch to activate the chosen mode, if necessary.
STAMINA mode feature overview
STAMINA mode has several features that allow you to optimise your battery performance:
Extended standby
STAMINA clock
Extended usage
Prevents applications from using data traffic by disabling Wi-Fi®and mobile data when the screen is off. You can exclude some applications and services from being paused when this feature is active.
Keeps network connections paused in situations where you frequently press the power key to check the time.
Restricts hardware performance when you are using your device.
To activate STAMINA mode features
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management, then tap STAMINA mode.
3
Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4
Drag the sliders beside the features that you want to activate, then tap
Activate, if prompted.
To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management, then tap STAMINA mode.
3
Activate STAMINA mode if it is deactivated.
4
Make sure that the Extended standby feature is turned on, then tap Apps active in standby > Add applications.
5
Scroll left or right to view all applications and services, then mark the relevant checkboxes for the applications that you want to run.
6
When you're finished, tap Done.

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 can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time. Once the screenshot is captured, you can release the keys.
To view your screenshot
•
Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view.
You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application.
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Notifications
Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications
as well as activities in progress such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places:
•
The status bar
•
The Notification panel
•
The lock screen
To open or close the Notification panel
1
To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards.
2
To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upwards.
To take action on a notification in the Notification panel
•
Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•
Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To expand a notification on the Notification panel
•
Drag the notification downwards.
Not all
notifications are expandable.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
•
Tap .
To take action on a notification from the lock screen
•
Double-tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the lock screen
•
Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right.
To expand a notification on the lock screen
•
Drag the notification downwards.
notifications are expandable.
Not all
Managing notifications on the lock screen
You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lock screen. You can make all notifications and their content accessible, hide
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sensitive content for all notifications or specific apps, or choose not to show any notifications at all.
To select the notifications to display on the lock screen
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From your Home screen, tap .
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Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > When device is locked.
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Select an option.
Notification display options on the lock screen
Show all notification content
Hide sensitive notification content
Don't show notifications at all
Get all notifications on the lock screen. When you have this setting turned on, keep in mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chats) will be visible on your lock screen unless you designate the relevant apps as Sensitive in the App notifications settings menu.
You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lock screen when sensitive notifications arrive. For example, you'll get a notification for an incoming email or chat, but the content won't be visible on your lock screen.
You won't get any notifications on the lock screen.
Setting the notification level for an app
You can set different notification behaviour for individual applications. For example, you can block all email notifications, prioritise Facebook™ notifications and make the content of messaging notifications invisible on the lock screen.
To set the notification level for an app
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From your Home screen, tap
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Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > App notifications.
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Select the app for which you want to change the notification settings.
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Drag the relevant slider to the right.
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Notification levels and options for specific applications
Block
Priority
Sensitive
Never show notifications for the selected app.
Priority level notification appear on the lock screen above all other notifications.
This option is only available if you set up a PIN, password or pattern as your screen lock and selected Show all notification content under the When device is locked setting. Notifications for the app appear on your lock screen but their content is not visible.
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. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.
When the for example, when the battery level goes below 15 percent.
To enable the notification light
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From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification .
3
Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.
notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning,
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Icons in the status bar

Status icons
No SIM card
Signal strength
No signal
Roaming
Sending and downloading LTE data
Sending and downloading GPRS data
Sending and downloading EDGE data
Sending and downloading 3G data
Sending and downloading mobile data
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted
Battery status
The battery is charging
STAMINA mode is activated
Low battery mode is activated
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Do not disturb mode
Allow exceptions in Do not disturb 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 supported ANT+™ devices
The Hearing aid function is activated
Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
To manage status bar icons
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From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> System icons.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.
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Notification icons
New text message or multimedia message
Missed call
Call on hold
Call forwarding is turned on
New voicemail message
New email message
Downloading data
Uploading data
Mobile data is disabled
Perform a basic setup of your device
A software update is available
System updates are available
Downloading system updates
Tap to install the downloaded system updates
Screenshot captured
A new Hangouts™ chat message has arrived
Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application
Upcoming calendar event
A small app is running
Smart Connect is activated
A song is playing
The radio is playing
The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable
Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to the memory card
Warning
More (undisplayed) notifications
Not all icons that may appear in your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
To block an application from sending notifications
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From your Home screen, tap
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Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification> App notifications.
3
Select an application.
4
Drag the slider beside Block to the right.
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Application overview

Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, text and images.
Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.
Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments.
Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.
Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses and other information related to your contacts.
Access your downloaded applications, documents and pictures.
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™.
Use the Play Store™ application to download free and paid applications for your device.
Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages.
Use the Video application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends.
Use the Music 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 Backup and restore application to back up or restore content on your device, such as contacts, text messages, bookmarks, calendar data, etc.
Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory.
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Use the Support application to access user support in your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.
Some applications are not supported or listed 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™
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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.
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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
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From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security.
3
Drag the slider beside Unknown sources to the right.
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 that 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™
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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.

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:
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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.
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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.
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You can manually add, change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at any time. If you change or delete an Internet or MMS setting by mistake, download the Internet and MMS settings again.
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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 device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/
If STAMINA mode is activated to save power, all mobile data screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and services from being paused, or deactivate STAMINA mode temporarily. For more information, see
STAMINA mode feature overview
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for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues.
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To download Internet and MMS settings
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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.
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