Sony L 1271-1960, L 1271-1959, L 1271-1957 User Manual
User guide
™
Xperia
C2105/C2104
L
Contents
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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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
1
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Settings.
2
Tap 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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1 Front camera lens
2 Proximity sensor/Ambient light sensor
3 Ear speaker
4 Power key
5 Main microphone
6 Notification LED
7 Touchscreen
8 Second microphone
9 Camera lens
10 Camera light
11 Headset jack
12 Port for charger/USB cable
13 NFC™ detection area
14 Speaker
15 Strap hole
16 Camera key
17 Volume/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
1
Place the back cover over the back of the device, then press down on the top
corners to lock them into place.
2
Moving 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
1
Press and hold down the power key
2
If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.
3
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
4
If your screen is locked, place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down to
unlock it.
5
Wait a while for the device to start.
until the device vibrates.
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
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.
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
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Tap 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
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.
appears on the screen when you connect the charger
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To charge your device
1
Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2
Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3
Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with
the USB symbol facing up. The battery status LED lights up when charging
starts.
4
When 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
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
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.
The battery is fully charged
.
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find 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
1
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2
Find and tap Power management.
3
Drag 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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3
1
2
3
4
5
next to STAMINA mode.
Tap
To change the settings for STAMINA mode
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
To open the settings menu, tap STAMINA mode.
Add or remove applications, as desired.
When 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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find 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
1
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2
Find and tap Power management.
3
Drag the slider beside Low-battery mode to the right.
To deactivate Low battery mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3
Tap next to Low-battery mode.
To change the settings for Low battery mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3
To open the settings menu, tap Low-battery mode.
4
Adjust the settings as desired.
5
When 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
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key
2
To activate the camera controls, drag to the left across the screen.
3
Tap .
To pause an audio track from the lockscreen
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2
When the music player controls appear, tap .
To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2
When 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
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browser the panes, then tap
.
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
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
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Widgets.
2
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1
Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget,
then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
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
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Apps > Shortcuts.
3
Select 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
1
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.
2
Enter 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
1
Tap the folder to open it.
2
Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3
Enter 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
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme for your Home screen
1
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2
Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
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
1
Press and hold down the power key and the volume down key simultaneously
until you hear a clicking sound.
2
To view the screenshot, drag the status bar fully downwards.
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
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates, then drag the icon
to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
3
Drag 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
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.
to exit, while other applications may
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
1
To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2
Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
•
Tap on the small app window.
To 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
1
Open the small apps bar, then tap .
2
Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the
small apps bar.
To download a small app
1
From the small apps bar, tap , then tap and tap .
2
Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the
instructions to download it and complete the installation.
To add a widget as a small app
1
To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2
Tap > > .
3
Select a widget.
4
Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
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
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 move an application on the Application screen
1
Open the Application screen menu and make sure that Own order is selected
under SHOW APPS.
2
Touch 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
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.
.
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
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap .
To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap .
To control the Bluetooth® function from the Notification panel
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap .
To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap .
To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap .
Settings menu
View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu.
To access your device settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings.
You can also drag the status bar downwards on the Home screen and tap
device settings.
to access your
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
Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access
1
extra characters in the language.
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2 Close the on-screen keyboard view. Note that this icon does not appear in portrait mode.
3 Display numbers and symbols.
4 Personalise your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised.
5 Enter a space.
6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.
7 Delete a character before the cursor.
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual
device.
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
1
Open the on-screen keyboard, then tap .
2
Follow 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
1
To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
2
To 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
1
When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.
2
Select 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 .
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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
1
Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar
appear.
2
Select the text you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your
desired changes.
Application bar
1
2 Select all text
3 Cut text
4 Copy text
5 Paste text
only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard.
Close the application bar
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
1
When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter
to trace the word that you want to write.
2
Lift 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.
3
To 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.
4
If 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
1
When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings> Text input settings.
3
To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the
Gesture input checkbox.
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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
1 Choose a text input option
2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock
3 Display numbers
4 Display symbols and smileys
5 Enter a space
6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input
7 Delete a character before the cursor
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device.
To open the Phonepad for the first time
1
Tap a text entry field, then tap .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3
Tap Keyboard appearance > Keyboard layout.
4
Select 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
1
When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys
appears.
2
Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.
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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
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap or .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
To add a writing language for text input
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap or .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3
Tap Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes.
4
Tap 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.
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3
Tap Writing languages, then tap .
4
Select a keyboard layout variant.
5
Tap OK to confirm.
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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
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap
.
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select the
relevant settings.
or
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
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap
.
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings .
3
Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.
4
Press to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your onscreen keyboard or Phonepad.
or
To enter text using voice input
1
Open the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad.
2
Tap . When appears, speak to enter text. When you're finished, tap
again. The suggested text appears.
3
Edit 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.
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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
to set your device to vibrate mode.
To set your device to silent mode
1
Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and
status bar.
2
Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar.
and then tap in the menu that opens
appears in the
You can also press and hold down the power key
to set your device to silent mode.
and then tap in the menu that opens
To set your device to vibrate and ring mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3
Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox.
Date and time
You can change the date and time on your device.
To set the date manually
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.
4
Tap Set date.
5
Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.
6
Tap Done.
To set the time manually
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.
4
Tap Set time.
5
Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.
6
If applicable, scroll up to change am to pm, or vice versa.
7
Tap Done.
.
To set the time zone
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3
Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.
4
Tap Select time zone.
5
Select an option.
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Ringtone settings
To set a ringtone
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.
3
Select a ringtone.
4
Tap Done.
To enable touch tones
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3
Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.
To select the notification sound
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification sound.
3
Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.
4
Tap Done.
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Screen settings
To adjust the screen brightness
1
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap > Display > Brightness.
2
Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
3
Tap OK.
Lower the brightness level to increase battery performance.
To set the screen to vibrate on touch
1
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap > Sound.
2
Mark 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
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.
3
Select 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
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.
3
Select an option.
4
Tap OK.
If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap
the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the
language you want.
. Then select
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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