Sony E2003 Instruction Manual
User guide
™
Xperia
E2003/E2006/E2053
E4g
Contents
Getting started...............................................................................6
About this User guide..........................................................................6
Device Overview..................................................................................6
Assembly............................................................................................7
Starting your device for the first time...................................................9
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................10
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........................................................................................17
Widgets............................................................................................18
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................19
Background and themes...................................................................20
Taking a screenshot..........................................................................21
Status and notifications.....................................................................21
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................22
Application overview.........................................................................24
Downloading applications............................................................26
Downloading applications from Google Play™..................................26
Downloading applications from other sources...................................26
Internet and networks..................................................................27
Browsing the web.............................................................................27
Internet and MMS settings ...............................................................27
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................28
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................30
Controlling data usage......................................................................30
Selecting mobile networks................................................................31
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................32
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................33
Synchronizing with online accounts...................................................33
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................33
Synchronizing with Outlook® using a computer................................34
Basic settings...............................................................................36
Accessing settings............................................................................36
Sound, ringtone, and volume............................................................36
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SIM card protection..........................................................................37
Screen settings.................................................................................38
Daydream.........................................................................................38
Screen lock.......................................................................................39
Language settings.............................................................................40
Date and time...................................................................................41
Enhancing the sound output.............................................................41
Typing text...................................................................................43
On-screen keyboard.........................................................................43
Phonepad.........................................................................................44
Entering text using voice input...........................................................45
Editing text........................................................................................45
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard.....................................................46
Calling..........................................................................................47
Making calls......................................................................................47
Receiving calls..................................................................................48
Ongoing calls....................................................................................49
Using the call log...............................................................................50
Forwarding calls................................................................................50
Restricting calls.................................................................................51
Multiple calls.....................................................................................51
Conference calls...............................................................................52
Voicemail..........................................................................................52
Emergency calls................................................................................53
Contacts.......................................................................................54
Transferring contacts........................................................................54
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................55
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................56
Adding medical and emergency contact information.........................57
Favorites and groups........................................................................58
Sending contact information..............................................................59
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application.......................59
Backing up contacts.........................................................................59
Messaging and chat.....................................................................60
Reading and sending messages.......................................................60
Organizing your messages................................................................61
Calling from a message.....................................................................62
Messaging settings...........................................................................62
Instant messaging and video chat.....................................................62
Email.............................................................................................63
Setting up email................................................................................63
Sending and receiving email messages.............................................63
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Email preview pane...........................................................................64
Organizing your email messages.......................................................65
Email account settings......................................................................65
Gmail™.............................................................................................66
Music............................................................................................67
Transferring music to your device......................................................67
Listening to music.............................................................................67
Walkman® homescreen menu..........................................................68
Playlists.............................................................................................69
Sharing music...................................................................................70
Enhancing the sound........................................................................70
Visualizer ..........................................................................................70
Recognizing music with TrackID™....................................................71
FM radio.......................................................................................73
Listening to the radio.........................................................................73
Favorite radio channels.....................................................................74
Sound settings..................................................................................74
Camera.........................................................................................75
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................75
Face detection..................................................................................76
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces.................................76
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................77
General camera settings...................................................................77
Still camera settings..........................................................................81
Video camera settings.......................................................................84
Photos and videos in Album........................................................88
Viewing photos and videos................................................................88
Sharing and managing photos and videos.........................................89
Editing photos with the Photo editor application................................90
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application..............................91
Hiding photos and videos..................................................................91
Album homescreen menu.................................................................91
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................92
Videos..........................................................................................94
Watching videos in the Movies application........................................94
Transferring video content to your device..........................................95
Managing video content....................................................................95
Connectivity.................................................................................96
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.......................96
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.................................96
Bluetooth® wireless technology........................................................99
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Smart apps and features that save you time.............................102
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect...............102
Travel and maps.........................................................................104
Using location services....................................................................104
Google Maps™ and navigation.......................................................104
Using data traffic when traveling......................................................106
Airplane mode.................................................................................106
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................107
Calendar.........................................................................................107
Alarm and clock..............................................................................108
Support and maintenance..........................................................110
Support for your device...................................................................110
Computer tools...............................................................................110
Updating your device......................................................................111
Finding a lost device .......................................................................112
Finding the identification number of your device..............................113
Battery and power management.....................................................113
Memory and storage.......................................................................115
Managing files using a computer.....................................................116
Backing up and restoring content...................................................117
Running diagnostic tests on your device.........................................119
Restarting and resetting..................................................................120
Recycling your device.....................................................................121
Limitations to services and features.................................................121
Legal information.............................................................................121
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ E4g User guide for the Android™ 4.4.4 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
on page 111.
To check the current software version of your device
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.
Device Overview
Updating your device
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1. Charging/Notification light
2. Front camera lens
3. Proximity/Light sensor
4. Ear speaker
5. Power key
6. Volume/Zoom key
7. Main microphone
9. Camera light
10. Main camera lens
11. Headset jack
12. NFC™ detection area
13. Port for charger/USB cable
14. Strap hole
15. Loudspeaker
8. Second microphone
NFC is not available in all markets.
Assembly
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before
using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.
To remove the back cover
• Insert a fingernail into the gap (as shown in the illustration) and lift up the cover.
To attach the back cover
1 Place the back cover over the back of the device, then press down on the bottom
corners to lock them into place.
2 Moving from bottom to top, press down the sides of the cover until the cover
clicks into place.
To insert the micro SIM card
If you insert a micro SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts
automatically.
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• Remove the back cover, then insert the micro SIM card into its slot with the gold-
colored contacts facing down.
You must use a micro SIM card for your device to work correctly. Some standard-size SIM
cards allow you to detach an integrated micro SIM card. Once you detach the micro SIM card
from the standard-size SIM card, you cannot reattach it and use the standard-size SIM card
again. If you do not have a micro SIM card, or if your current SIM card does not contain a
detachable micro SIM card, contact your service provider for information on how to collect or
exchange your SIM card.
To insert a memory card
1 Remove the back cover.
2 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-colored contacts
facing down.
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To remove the micro SIM card
1 Detach the back cover.
2 Drag out the micro SIM card from its slot and remove it fully.
To remove the memory card
1 Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage >
Unmount SD card.
2 Remove the back cover, then draw the memory card outward to remove it.
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 personalize 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
Make sure the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the
first time.
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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.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your service provider, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .
To turn off the 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.
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™.
• Synchronize email, contacts, and the calendar.
• Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
• Synchronize 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 Homescreen, 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
Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by
Sony or an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart this
device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty.
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The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending on
how long it has been 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 the battery and how to improve the performance in
and power management
on page 113.
Battery
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 outward. Make sure not to bend the connector.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
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. In other words, you have to swipe up or down on the screen to
unlock it. You can later change the security settings and add other kinds of locks. See
Screen lock
on the 39page.
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 Homescreen 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 Homescreen 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 Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap
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at the top corner of the pane.
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To delete a pane from your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen 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 Homescreen, 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, 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 Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3 Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1 From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the screen
vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
.
To search for an application from the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Tap Search apps.
3 Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
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To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3 Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites bar, and
the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently
used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit while others
are paused or continue to run in the background. 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 Favorites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar
4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen
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 close all the recently used applications
• Tap
and then tap Close all.
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 favorites bar. To download
more small apps, go to Google Play™.
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To open a small app
1 To make the favorites 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 favorites 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 minimize 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 favorites bar
• Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favorites 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 favorites bar, then tap
2 Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the favorites
bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1 To make the favorites bar appear, press
2 Tap
3 Select a widget.
4 Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
> > .
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Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also
function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather
information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather
application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
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To add a widget to the Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen 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 Homescreen.
To move a widget
• Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to the new location.
To remove a widget
• Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
on the top of the screen.
to
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
1 Access an application using a shortcut
2 Access a folder containing applications
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To add an application shortcut to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates and
the customization menu appears.
2 In the customization menu, tap Apps.
3 Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Homescreen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list
available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow
you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To move an item on the Home screen
• Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the new location.
To remove an item from the Homescreen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to
on the top of the screen.
To create a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device
vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1 Tap the folder to open it.
2 Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3 Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and themes
You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different
themes. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
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To set a theme
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen 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.
To change the wallpaper for the lockscreen
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > 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 can also take the screenshot by 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 fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view.
You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application.
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. You can also customize the icons and
notifications by selecting which system icons to display in the status bar and selecting
apps that are allowed to send notifications.
To open or close the Notification panel
To take action on a notification
• Tap the notification.
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To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
• Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
• Tap Clear.
Notification light
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Signal strength
No signal
Roaming
LTE is available
GPRS is available
EDGE is available
3G is available
Mobile data network is available
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
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 SIM card is not inserted
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Silent mode
Vibrate mode
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An alarm is set
GPS is activated
Synchronization is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronization
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
1 From your Homescreen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Status bar icons.
3 Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status
bar.
Notification icons
New text message or multimedia message
Missed call
Call ongoing
Call forwarding is turned on
New voicemail message
New email message
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted
Downloading data
Uploading data
Mobile data is disabled
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 message
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Error message
More (undisplayed) notifications
Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. These icons are for reference
purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
To manage notifications
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Manage notifications.
3 Mark the checkboxes for the apps that are allowed to send notifications.
Application overview
Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages and 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 coworkers around the world.
Browse and listen to FM radio stations.
Use the Album application to view and work with your photos and videos.
Use the Gmail™ application to read, write, and organize 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 on your device and share content with
your friends.
Use the Walkman® application to organize and play music, audio books, and
podcasts.
View news stories and weather forecasts.
Make phone calls by dialing the number manually, or by using the smart dial
function.
Optimize settings to suit your own requirements.
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Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist,
album, and other info.
Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.
Use the Support application to access user support in the device. For example,
you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.
Download and install new applications and updates.
Some applications are not supported 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™
1 From the Homescreen, 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 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
1 From your Homescreen, 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 Homescreen, tap
2 Find and tap
3 If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a
Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
4 Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go
on the keyboard.
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Internet and MMS settings
To send multimedia messages, or to access the Internet when there is no available WiFi® 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 pre-installed
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. If you change or delete an Internet or MMS setting by mistake, download the
Internet and MMS settings again.
• 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 traffic gets paused when the
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.
on page 114.
To download Internet and MMS settings
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Internet settings.
3 Tap Accept. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully,
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 Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Check whether the Cellular data traffic checkbox is marked or not.
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appears in
To add Internet and MMS settings manually
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Tap Access Point Names > .
4 Tap Name and enter a name as desired.
5 Tap APN and enter the access point name.
6 Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is
required, contact your network operator for more details.
7 When you're done, tap , then tap Save.
8 To select the APN that you have just added, tap the radio button beside the name
of the APN. Once selected, this APN becomes the default APN for Internet and
MMS services.
To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings
1 From your Homescreen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Tap Access Point Names.
4 To view more details, tap any of the available items.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button .
Wi-Fi®
Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive
email. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device remembers the
network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access.
Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.
Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:
• Open networks are indicated by
• Secured networks are indicated by
next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not
broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually
to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.
To turn on Wi-Fi®
1 From your Homescreen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically
1 From your Homescreen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
4 Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant
password.
To search for new available networks, tap
network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/
is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
, then tap Scan. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi
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To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
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
advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
8 Tap Save.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
Increasing Wi-Fi® signal strength
There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi-Fi® signal:
• Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi® access point.
• Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.
• Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the
illustration).
Wi-Fi® settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks
available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also
enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a cellular data
connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a cellular data
connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to
switch from Wi-Fi® to cellular data.
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications
1 Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2 From your Homescreen, tap
3 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4 Press
5 Tap Advanced.
6 Mark the Network notification checkbox.
1 From the Homescreen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
information is displayed.
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To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
1 From the Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Tap , then tap Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
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
Wi-Fi® hotspot. When your device's mobile data connection is successfully shared, the
sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to surf the Internet,
download applications, or send and receive emails.
You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go
to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1 Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2 Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3 From your Homescreen, tap
4 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
5 Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted.
status bar once you are connected.
6 To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or
disconnect the USB cable.
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is displayed in the
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1 From your Homescreen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3 Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4 Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5 To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
6 Tap Save.
7 Tap
8 If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable Wi-
Fi® hotspot is active.
9 To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot checkbox.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1 From the Homescreen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3 Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4 Enter the Network name (SSID) for the network.
5 To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6 If required, enter a password.
7 Tap Save.
and mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.
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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 view the
amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile
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