Sony L 1271-1960, L 1271-1959, L 1271-1957 User Manual

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User guide

Xperia™ L

C2105/C2104

Xperia™ L User guide....................................................................	6
Getting started...............................................................................	7
About this User guide........................................................................	7
What is Android™?............................................................................	7
Phone overview..................................................................................	7
Assembly...........................................................................................	8
Turning the device on and off ...........................................................	9
Screen lock......................................................................................	10
Setup guide......................................................................................	10
Accounts and services.....................................................................	10

Getting to know your device........................................................	12
Using the keys.................................................................................	12
Battery..............................................................................................	12
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................	15
Using the lockscreen.......................................................................	17
Home screen....................................................................................	17
Accessing and using applications...................................................	20
Accessing and using applications...................................................	20
Status and notifications...................................................................	22
Settings menu..................................................................................	24
Typing text.......................................................................................	24
Customising your device.................................................................	28
Enhancing the sound output............................................................	31
Memory............................................................................................	31
Using a headset ..............................................................................	32
Internet and messaging settings......................................................	32
Controlling data usage.....................................................................	33
Mobile network settings...................................................................	34

Google Play™..............................................................................	36
Getting started with Google Play™.................................................	36
Downloading from Google Play™....................................................	36
Clearing your application data.........................................................	36
Permissions......................................................................................	37
Installing applications not from Google Play™ ...............................	37

Calling..........................................................................................	38
Emergency calls...............................................................................	38
Call handling....................................................................................	38
Voicemail..........................................................................................	40
Multiple calls....................................................................................	40
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Conference calls..............................................................................	40
Call settings.....................................................................................	41

Contacts ......................................................................................	43
Getting contacts into your device....................................................	43
Transferring contacts to your new device.......................................	43
Contacts screen overview...............................................................	45
Managing your contacts..................................................................	45
Communicating with your contacts.................................................	47
Sharing your contacts......................................................................	47
Backing up contacts........................................................................	47

Messaging....................................................................................	49
Using text and multimedia messaging.............................................	49
Text and multimedia message options............................................	50
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................	50

Email.............................................................................................	52
Getting started with Email................................................................	52
Using email......................................................................................	53
"WALKMAN" application .............................................................	56
Transferring music to your device ..................................................	56
Listening to music............................................................................	56
WALKMAN home screen ................................................................	57
Playlists............................................................................................	58
Sharing music..................................................................................	59
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................	60
Visualiser .........................................................................................	60
Music Unlimited online service........................................................	61
Music services..............................................................................	62
TrackID technology..........................................................................	62
Music Unlimited™............................................................................	63
FM radio.......................................................................................	64
About the FM radio..........................................................................	64
Using your favourite radio channels................................................	65
Sound settings.................................................................................	65
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........................................	66
Camera.........................................................................................	67
About the camera............................................................................	67
Using the still camera......................................................................	67
Face detection.................................................................................	68
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................	68
Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................	69
Using still camera settings...............................................................	69
Using the video camera...................................................................	73
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Album...........................................................................................	78
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................	78
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................	79
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................	80
Photo albums...................................................................................	81
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................	82

Videos..........................................................................................	84
Watching videos in the Movies application.....................................	84
Transferring video content to your device ......................................	85
Managing video content..................................................................	85
Video Unlimited service...................................................................	86

Web browser................................................................................	87
About the web browser....................................................................	87
Connectivity.................................................................................	88
Connecting to wireless networks.....................................................	88
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..............................	91
NFC..................................................................................................	93
Bluetooth™ wireless technology.....................................................	95
Connecting your device to a computer...........................................	97
Screen mirroring..............................................................................	99
Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application.................	100
Smart Connect...............................................................................	101
Synchronising data on your device............................................	103
About synchronising data on your device.....................................	103
Synchronising with Google™ services..........................................	103
Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts........	103
Synchronising with Facebook™....................................................	104
Maps and locations....................................................................	106
Location services and sources......................................................	106
Using GPS.....................................................................................	106
Google Maps™..............................................................................	107
Getting directions...........................................................................	107
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................	109
Calendar.........................................................................................	109
Alarm clock....................................................................................	109
Support and maintenance..........................................................	112
Updating your device.....................................................................	112
Backup and restore application.....................................................	113
Resetting your device....................................................................	114
Locking and protecting your device..............................................	115
Finding your device........................................................................	117
Support application.......................................................................	118
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Recycling your device....................................................................	118
Reference...................................................................................	119
Status and notification icons overview..........................................	119
Application overview......................................................................	120
Important information.................................................................	122
Important information leaflet..........................................................	122
Limitations to services and features..............................................	122
Legal information...........................................................................	122
Index...........................................................................................	123

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Sony L 1271-1960, L 1271-1959, L 1271-1957 User Manual

Xperia™ L User guide

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Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia™ L User guide for the Android™ 4.2 (Jelly Bean) 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 Updating your device.

To check the current software version of your device

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Settings.

2Tap About phone > Android version.

What is Android™?

Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™ you can download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate applications on your Android™ phone with other applications and with online services that you use. For example, you can back up your phone contacts, access your different email accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your appointments, and engage in social networking.

Android™ phones are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available and your phone supports this new software, you can update your phone to get new features and the latest improvements.

Your Android™ phone is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you first start your phone. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in Android™.

New software releases may not be compatible with all phones.

Phone overview

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1Front camera lens

2Proximity sensor/Ambient light sensor

3Ear speaker

4Power key

5Main microphone

6Notification LED

7Touchscreen

8Second microphone

9Camera lens

10Camera light

11Headset jack

12Port for charger/USB cable

13NFC™ detection area

14Speaker

15Strap hole

16Camera key

17Volume/Zoom key

Assembly

To remove the back cover

•Insert a thumbnail into the gap between the back cover and one side of your device, then lift up the cover.

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To insert the memory card and the SIM card

•Turn off your phone and remove the back cover, then insert the memory card and the SIM card into the relevant slots.

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

To attach the back cover

1Place the back cover over the back of the device, then press down on the top corners to lock them into place.

2Moving from top to bottom, press down the sides of the cover. The clips on the inside of the cover make clicking noises as they lock into place.

Turning the device on and off

To turn on the device

1Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.

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

3Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .

4If your screen is locked, place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down to unlock it.

5Wait a while for the device to start.

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

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To turn off the device

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

2In the options menu, tap Power off.

3Tap OK.

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

Screen lock

When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically. The screen lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it.

To activate the screen

•Briefly press the power key .

To unlock the screen

•Place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down.

There are several ways to unlock the screen. For more information, see Setting a screen lock on page 116.

To lock the screen manually

•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .

Setup guide

The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to explain basic functions and help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the device to your specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the settings menu.

To access the setup guide manually

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings > Setup guide.

Accounts and services

Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when you're on the move. For example, you can integrate contacts from your Google™ account into your phonebook, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to new online services from your device as well as from a computer.

Google™ account

Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android™ device. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™ application in your device, to chat with friends using Hangouts™, and to synchronise the calendar application on your device with your Google Calendar™. You also need a Google™ account to download applications and games, music, movies and books from Google Play™.

Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account

Synchronise your device with your corporate Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account. This way, you keep your work email, contacts and calendar events with you at all times.

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Facebook™ account

Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family and colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your device so that you can stay in touch from anywhere.

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Getting to know your device

Using the keys

Back

•Go back to the previous screen

•Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, the Notification panel, or an application

Home

•Go to the Home screen

Task

•Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar

Battery

Charging the battery

Your battery is partly charged when you buy the device. It may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the charger cable to a power source, such as a USB port or a charger. You can still use your device while it is charging. Charging your device over a long period of time, for example, overnight, does not damage the battery or the device.

The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a certain time when the charger is connected. This is to extend battery life and may result in the charge status showing a level below 100 percent.

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To charge your device

1Plug the charger into a power outlet.

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

3Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts.

4When the battery status LED is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector when removing the cable from the device.

Use the charger and USB cable provided with the device to ensure faster charging.

If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the LED lights up after you connect the charger cable to a power source.

Battery LED status

Green	The battery is fully charged

Flashing red	The battery level is low

Orange	The battery is charging. The battery level is between low and full

To check the battery level

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.

Improving battery performance

The following tips can help you improve battery performance:

•Charge your device often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.

•Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks. This setting does not prevent your device from transmitting data over other wireless networks.

•Turn off Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® connections when you don't need these features. You can turn them on and off more easily from the Notification panel by dragging down the status bar.

•Use the STAMINA mode and Low-battery mode features to reduce battery consumption. You can select the power saving mode that best suits the way you use your device. You can also customise the settings of each power saving mode.

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

•Check the battery usage menu in your device to see which applications use the most power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google Play™ may also consume more power.

•Close and exit applications that you are not using.

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•Lower the screen display brightness level.

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

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

•Keep your device in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during which your device is connected to the network and is not being used.

•Disable any live wallpaper.

To access the battery usage menu

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.

Using STAMINA mode

Activate the STAMINA mode feature to pause your Wi-Fi® connection, data traffic and several power consuming applications when your screen is inactive. When STAMINA mode is active, you can still receive phone calls, and text and multimedia messages. You can also set up an applications list to allow some applications to keep running when your screen is inactive. Once the screen becomes active again, all paused functions are resumed.

To activate STAMINA mode

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Find and tap Power management.

3Drag the slider beside STAMINA mode to the right, then tap Activate. appears in the status bar when STAMINA mode is activated.

To deactivate STAMINA mode

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Power management.

3Tap next to STAMINA mode.

To change the settings for STAMINA mode

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Power management.

3To open the settings menu, tap STAMINA mode.

4Add or remove applications, as desired.

5When you're finished, tap Done.

Estimating the standby time of your device

Standby time refers to the amount of time the battery can last when your device is connected to the network but is not in active use, for example, to receive or make phone calls. STAMINA mode, when activated, continuously evaluates the remaining standby time, which can vary depending on how you use your device. STAMINA mode is more effective in lengthening the standby time if you keep the screen of your device locked. If you rarely lock the screen, you may not see much improvement in battery performance.

When you use your device for the first time, the estimated standby time may not be accurate since there is no previous usage history to estimate from.

To view the estimated standby time

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Power management.

Using Low battery mode

You can activate the Low-battery mode feature to save power when the battery level is low. This feature helps you to adjust the settings for screen brightness, data traffic and the vibrate function so that you can reduce battery consumption.

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To activate Low battery mode

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

2Find and tap Power management.

3Drag the slider beside Low-battery mode to the right.

To deactivate Low battery mode

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Power management.

3Tap next to Low-battery mode.

To change the settings for Low battery mode

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Power management.

3To open the settings menu, tap Low-battery mode.

4Adjust the settings as desired.

5When you're finished, tap .

Using the touchscreen

A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you buy it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.

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. You can also set personal locks to protect your subscription and make sure only you can access content on your device.

The device screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty service.

To open or highlight an item

•Tap the item.

Marking options

Marked checkbox

Unmarked checkbox

Switched on

Switched off

To mark or unmark options

•Tap the relevant checkbox or the switch beside the option name.

Zooming

The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.

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To zoom

•Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in).

When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers are within the zoomable area. If you, for example, want to zoom in on a photo, make sure that both fingers are within the photo frame area.

Scrolling

Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides.

Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.

To scroll

•Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen.

To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.

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To flick

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

Sensors

Your device has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The proximity sensor turns the touch screen off during voice calls when your ear is close to the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating other functions on your device when you are engaged in a call.

Using the lockscreen

On the lockscreen, you can play tracks, take photos and record videos without unlocking the screen.

To take a photo from the lockscreen

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

2To activate the camera controls, drag to the left across the screen.

3Tap .

To pause an audio track from the lockscreen

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

2When the music player controls appear, tap .

To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen

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

2When the music player controls appear, tap or .

Home screen

The Home screen is your gateway to the main features on your device. You can customise your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper and other items.

The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick left or right to view content in all of the Home screen's panes.

shows which part of the Home screen you are in. You can set a pane as the main Home screen pane, and add or delete panes.

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The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access.

To go to the Home screen

•Press .

To browse the Home screen

•Flick right or left.

To set a pane as the main Home screen pane

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Flick 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

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Flick left or right to browser the panes, then tap .

To delete a pane from your Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .

Widgets

Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For example, the “WALKMAN” widget allows you to start playing music directly.

Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrink them to save space on your Home screen.

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To add a widget to the Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets.

2Find and tap the widget that you want to add.

To resize a widget

1Touch 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.

2Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.

3To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.

Rearranging your Home screen

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

Customisation options

When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following customisation options appear:

Add widgets to your Home screen.

Add applications and shortcuts.

Set a wallpaper for your Home screen.

Set a background theme.

To view customisation options from the Home screen

•Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and customisation options appear at the bottom of the screen.

To add a shortcut to your Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Tap Apps > Shortcuts.

3Select a shortcut.

You can add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and holding the application.

To move an item on the Home screen

•Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to the new location.

To delete an item from the Home screen

•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to .

To create a folder on the Home screen

1Touch 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.

2Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.

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.

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To rename a folder

1Tap the folder to open it.

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

3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.

Changing the background of your Home screen

Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.

To change your Home screen wallpaper

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.

To set a theme for your Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Tap Themes, then select a theme.

When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.

Accessing and using applications

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

1Press and hold down the power key and the volume down key simultaneously until you hear a clicking sound.

2To view the screenshot, drag the status bar fully downwards.

Accessing and using applications

Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen.

Application screen

The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as the applications you download.

The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left and right to view all content.

To open the Application screen

•From your Home screen, tap .

To browse the Application screen

•From the Application screen, flick right or left.

To open the Application screen menu

•When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.

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To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.

3Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger.

Opening and closing applications

To open an application

•From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.

To close an application

•Press .

Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can continue where you left off. Remember that some applications may cause data connection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networking services.

Recently used applications window

You can view and access recently used applications from this window.

To open the recently used applications window

•Press .

Using small apps

From the recently used applications window, you can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar. A small app only takes up a small area of your screen. So you can interact with a small app and another application at the same time on the same screen.

To open the small apps bar

•Press .

To open a small app

1To make the small apps bar appear, press .

2Tap 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 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 small apps bar

•Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.

To remove a small app from the small apps bar

•Touch and hold a small app, then drag it outside of the small apps bar.

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To restore a previously removed small app

1Open the small apps bar, then tap .

2Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the small apps bar.

To download a small app

1From the small apps bar, tap , then tap and tap .

2Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to download it and complete the installation.

To add a widget as a small app

1To make the small apps bar appear, press .

2Tap > > .

3Select a widget.

4Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.

Application menu

You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will look different depending on which application you are using.

To open a menu in an application

•While using the application, press .

A menu is not available in all applications.

Rearranging your Application screen

Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences.

To arrange applications on the Application screen

1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.

2Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.

To move an application on the Application screen

1Open the Application screen menu and make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.

2Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location.

To uninstall an application from the Application screen

1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.

2Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .

3Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.

Status and notifications

The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your device. To the left you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For example, new message and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signal strength, battery status, and other information.

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The Notification panel allows you to adjust basic settings on your device, for

example, Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, data traffic, and sound. You can also open the settings menu from the Notification panel to change other settings.

Checking notifications and ongoing activities

You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such as the music player.

To open the Notification panel

•Drag the status bar downwards.

To close the Notification panel

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

To open a running application from the Notification panel

•Tap the icon for the running application to open it.

To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel

•Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.

To clear the Notification panel

•From the Notification panel, tap Clear.

Setting your device from the Notification panel

You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic device settings. For example, you can turn on Wi-Fi®.

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To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap .

To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap .

To control the Bluetooth® function from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap .

To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap .

To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap .

Settings menu

View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu.

To access your device settings

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings.

You can also drag the status bar downwards on the Home screen and tap to access your device settings.

Typing text

You can select from a number of keyboards and input methods to type text containing letters, numbers and other characters. You can type in two or three Latin languages without switching keyboards. The Xperia™ international keyboard detects the language and predicts the words as you type.

On-screen keyboard

Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically. You can also open this keyboard by touching a text field.

Using the on-screen keyboard

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

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2Close the on-screen keyboard view. Note that this icon does not appear in portrait mode.

3Display numbers and symbols.

4Personalise your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised.

5Enter a space.

6Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.

7Delete a character before the cursor.

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To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text

•Tap a text entry field.

To hide the on-screen keyboard

•When the on-screen keyboard is open, tap .

To personalise the on-screen keyboard

1Open the on-screen keyboard, then tap .

2Follow the instructions to personalise your on-screen keyboard, for example, mark the Smiley key checkbox.

If you don't mark the Smiley key checkbox when you personalise the on-screen keyboard, the smiley icon will not appear.

To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation

•When you enter text, turn the device sideways.

For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic.

To enter text using the on-screen keyboard

1To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.

2To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on the keyboard, drag to and select "é".

To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters

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

To turn on the caps lock

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

To enter numbers or symbols

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

To enter common punctuation marks

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

2Select a punctuation mark from the candidate bar. The selected mark is inserted before the space.

To quickly enter a full stop, tap the space bar twice when you finish entering a word.

To delete characters

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

	To enter a carriage return
•	When you enter text, tap	to enter a carriage return.
	To select text
1	Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted
	by tabs on both sides.
2	Drag the tabs left or right to select more text.
	To edit text in landscape orientation
1	Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text.
2	Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit... and select an option.

To edit text in portrait orientation

1Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear.

2Select the text you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your desired changes.

Application bar

1Close the application bar

2Select all text

3Cut text

4Copy text

5Paste text

only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard.

Using the Gesture input function to write words

You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard.

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

To enter text using the Gesture input function

1When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write.

2Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word. A word is suggested based on the letters that you have traced. If necessary, select the correct word in the candidate bar.

3To view more options, scroll right or left in the word candidate bar. If you

cannot find the desired word, tap once to delete the entire word, then try again to trace the word, or tap each letter to enter the word.

4If the Automatic space setting is activated, trace the next word that you want to enter. If not, tap the space bar and then trace the next word that you want to enter.

To change the Gesture input settings

1When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings> Text input settings.

3To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the

Gesture input checkbox.

Phonepad

The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.

Using the Phonepad

1Choose a text input option

2Change the character case and turn on the caps lock

3Display numbers

4Display symbols and smileys

5Enter a space

6Enter a carriage return or confirm text input

7Delete a character before the cursor

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To open the Phonepad for the first time

1Tap a text entry field, then tap .

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

3Tap Keyboard appearance > Keyboard layout.

4Select the Phonepad.

The Phonepad can only be used in portrait mode.

To enter text using the Phonepad

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

•When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected. Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.

To enter numbers using the Phonepad

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

To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad

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

2Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.

Keyboard and Phonepad settings

You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as writing language and automatic correction.

To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings

1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap or .

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

To add a writing language for text input

1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap or .

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

3Tap Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes.

4Tap OK to confirm.

To select a keyboard layout variant

Layout variants are only available for the on-screen keyboard when you select two or three writing languages and may not be available in all writing languages.

1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

3Tap Writing languages, then tap .

4Select a keyboard layout variant.

5Tap OK to confirm.

Text input settings

When entering text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, you can access a text input settings menu that helps you set options for word suggestions and automatic spacing. For example, you can decide how words get corrected as you type.

To change the text input settings

1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap or

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select the relevant settings.

Entering text using voice input

When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words. Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.

To enable voice input

1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap or

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings .

3Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.

4Press to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your onscreen keyboard or Phonepad.

To enter text using voice input

1Open the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad.

2Tap . When appears, speak to enter text. When you're finished, tap again. The suggested text appears.

3Edit the text manually if necessary.

Customising your device

You can adjust several device settings to suit your own needs. For example, you can change the language, add a personal ringtone, or change the screen brightness.

Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback.

To adjust the ringtone volume with the volume key

•Press the volume key up or down.

To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key

•When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.

Adjusting the sound settings

You can adjust several sound settings. For example, you can set your device to silent mode so that it doesn't ring when you're in a meeting.

To set your device to vibrate mode

•Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar.

You can also press and hold down the power key and then tap in the menu that opens to set your device to vibrate mode.

To set your device to silent mode

1Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the status bar.

2Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar.

You can also press and hold down the power key and then tap in the menu that opens to set your device to silent mode.

To set your device to vibrate and ring mode

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound.

3Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox.

Date and time

You can change the date and time on your device.

To set the date manually

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

3Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.

4Tap Set date.

5Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.

6Tap Done.

To set the time manually

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

3Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.

4Tap Set time.

5Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.

6If applicable, scroll up to change am to pm, or vice versa.

7Tap Done.

To set the time zone

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

3Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.

4Tap Select time zone.

5Select an option.

Ringtone settings

To set a ringtone

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.

3Select a ringtone.

4Tap Done.

To enable touch tones

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound.

3Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.

To select the notification sound

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification sound.

3Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.

4Tap Done.

Screen settings

To adjust the screen brightness

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap > Display > Brightness.

2Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.

3Tap OK.

Lower the brightness level to increase battery performance.

To set the screen to vibrate on touch

1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap > Sound.

2Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications.

To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.

3Select an option.

To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key .

Language settings

You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time.

To change the language

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.

3Select an option.

4Tap OK.

If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then select the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the language you want.

Airplane mode

In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to music, watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your

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Sony L 1271-1960, L 1271-1959, L 1271-1957 User Manual

Contents

Getting started

About this User guide

Phone overview

Assembly

Turning the device on and off

Screen lock

Setup guide

Accounts and services

Getting to know your device

Using the keys

Battery

Using the touchscreen

Using the lockscreen

Home screen

Accessing and using applications

Accessing and using applications

Status and notifications

Settings menu

Typing text

Customising your device