Your Xperia™ from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android devices 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™ device with other applications and with online
services that you use. For example, you can back up your contacts, access your
different email accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your
appointments, and engage in social networking.
Android™ devices are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available
and your device supports this new software, you can update your device to get new
features and the latest improvements.
Your Android™ device 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 device. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in
Android™.
New software releases may not be compatible with all devices.
Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2
If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.
3
To unlock the screen, drag up or drag down.
4
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then select OK.
5
Wait 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 .
To turn off the device
1
Press and hold down the power key
2
In the options menu, tap Power off.
3
Tap OK.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
until the options menu opens.
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. This lock prevents unwanted actions on
the touchscreen when you are not using it. On the lockscreen, you can still take
photos and play audio tracks.
To activate the screen
•
Briefly press the power key .
To unlock the screen
•
Drag up or drag down.
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 Google Talk™, 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.
®
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.
Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel
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
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
RedThe battery level is low
OrangeThe 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® when you don't need these features. You can turn
them on and off more easily by adding the Quick settings widget to your Home
screen.
•
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.
•
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 mode whenever possible. Standby time refers to the
time during 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.
To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen
1
Tap and hold an empty area of your Home screen.
2
Tap Widgets > Tools.
3
Tap and hold the Mobile data widget, then drag it to an empty area of your
Home screen.
To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen
1
Tap and hold an empty area of your Home screen.
2
Tap Widgets > Tools.
3
Tap and hold the Quick settings widget, then drag it to an empty area of your
Home screen.
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
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
next to STAMINA mode, then tap Activate.
Tap
To deactivate STAMINA mode
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
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 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.
To activate Low battery mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3
1
2
3
next to Low battery mode, then tap Activate.
Tap
To deactivate Low battery mode
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
next to Low battery mode.
Tap
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.
The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.
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.
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 play an audio track from the lockscreen
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2
To display the music player controls, drag to the right across the screen.
3
Tap .
To pause an audio track from the lockscreen
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
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.
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 browse the panes, then tap .
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.
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 .
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.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1
Tap the folder to open it.
2
Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3
Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
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
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 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.
To share an application from your Application screen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap , then tap Share. All applications which can be shared are indicated by
.
3
Tap the application that you want to share, then select an option and confirm,
if necessary. A link to a download of the application is sent to the people you
have selected.
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 switch between recently used applications from this window. You can also
open small apps.
To open the recently used applications window
•
Press
. The recently used applications window appears on the right of the
screen.
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 . The small apps bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
To open a small app
1
To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2
Tap the small app that you want to open. A small app window appears.
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.
The status bar 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.
A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications.
For example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call.
The notification light may not work when the battery level is low.
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.
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.
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
1
Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access
extra characters in the language.
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 icon will not appear.
Smiley key checkbox when you personalise the on-screen keyboard, the
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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, touch and hold 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 .
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 paste text from the clipboard, double-tap the text field to make Paste appear, then tap
Paste.
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.
To paste text from the clipboard, double-tap the text field to make
Paste.
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
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter
to letter to trace the word you want to write.
2
Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word. A word is suggested
based on the letters 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
again to trace the word using the Gesture input function, or tap each letter to
enter the word.
4
If the Space between gestures setting is activated, trace the next word that
you want to enter. If not, tap the space bar and then trace the next word you
want to enter.
once to delete the entire word. Then try
To enter joined compound words when the Space between gestures setting is activated, you
may need to slide to enter the first part of the word, then tap each letter to enter the rest of
the word.
To change the Gesture input settings
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3
Tap Text input settings.
4
Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox.
5
If you want to automatically add a space between gestures without having to
tap the space bar each time, mark the Space between gestures 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.
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
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual
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.
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 Languages > Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes. Tap
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 text prediction, automatic
spacing and quick fixes. For example, you can decide how word options are
presented and how words get corrected as you type. You can also set the text input
application to remember new words that you write.
To change the text input settings
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap or
.
2
Tap , 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
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap or
.
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.
To enter text using voice input
1
Open the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad.
2
If is available, tap it. If not, touch and hold the input language key, for
example, .
3
When appears, speak to enter text. When you're finished, tap again. The
suggested text appears.
4
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.
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 ring 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.
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.
3
Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.
4
Tap Done.
Screen settings
To adjust the screen brightness
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.
3
Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
4
Tap OK.
The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve battery
performance, see Improving battery performance.
To set the screen to vibrate
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3
Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap
soft keys and certain applications.
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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
.
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To keep the screen active while your device is charging
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Developer options.
3
Mark the Stay awake checkbox.
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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.
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. 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
memory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are
activated.
Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.
To turn on Airplane mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More….
3
Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.
You can also press and hold down the power key and then select Airplane mode in the
menu that opens.
Enhancing the sound output
You can enhance the sound output that comes from the speakers in your device
using features such as Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™ technology.
Using Clear Phase™ technology
Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality
coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound.
To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3
Mark the Clear Phase™ checkbox.
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The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication
applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.
Using xLOUD™ technology
Use xLOUD™ audio filter technology from Sony to enhance the speaker volume
without sacrificing quality. Get a more dynamic sound as you listen to your favourite
songs.
To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3
Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.
The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. For
example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.
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Memory
You can save content to your device's internal storage and to a memory card.
Memory card
Your device supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for storing content.
This type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible
devices.
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
Formatting the memory card
You can format the memory card in your device, for example, to free up memory.
This means that you erase all data on the card.
All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backups
of everything you want to save before formatting the memory card. To back up your content,
you can copy it to your computer. For more information, refer to the chapter Connecting yourdevice to a computer on page 104.
Using a headset
Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal
performance.
To use a headset
1
Connect the headset to your device.
2
To answer a call, press the call handling key.
3
To end the call, press the call handling key.
If a headset is not included with the device, you may purchase one separately.
If you are listening to music, the music stops when you answer a call and resumes after you
end the call.
Internet and messaging settings
To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a
mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to get
these settings:
•
For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come
preinstalled on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send messages
right away.
•
In some cases you will get the option to download Internet and messaging settings
the first time you turn on your device. It is also possible to download these settings
later from the Settings menu.
•
You can manually add and change Internet and network settings on your device at
any time. Contact your network operator for detailed information about Internet and
messaging settings.
To download Internet and messaging settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings.
3
Tap Accept.
To reset the default Internet settings
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
3
4
.
Tap
Tap Reset to default.
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Access Point Names (APNs)
An APN is used to establish data connections between your device and the Internet.
The APN defines which type of IP address to use, which security methods to invoke,
and which fixed-end connections to use. Checking the APN is useful when you
cannot access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive
multimedia messages.
To view the current APN
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Access Point Names.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button.
To add Internet settings manually
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
3
Tap .
4
Tap New APN.
5
Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create.
6
Tap APN and enter the access point name.
7
Enter all other information required by your network operator.
8
, then tap Save.
Tap
Usage info
For quality purposes, Sony collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding
your device. None of the information gathered includes personal data.
To allow the sending of usage info
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Usage info settings.
3
Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.
4
Tap Agree to allow the sending of usage information.
Controlling data usage
Keep track of and control the amount of data transferred to and from your device
during a given period. For example, you can set data usage warnings and limits for
your device to avoid additional charges. You can also limit the amount of data used
by individual applications.
Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot
guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
To access data usage settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
To turn data traffic on or off
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
To turn data traffic on or off, tap the on-off switch beside Mobile data
accordingly.
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You can also turn data traffic on or off by marking or unmarking the
checkbox under Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
Mobile data traffic
To set a data usage warning
1
Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4
To set the warning level, drag the lines to the desired values. You receive a
.
warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you
set.
Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.
5
To set the data usage limit, drag the lines to the desired values.
Once your data usage reaches the set limit, data traffic on your device will be turned off
automatically.
To control the data usage of individual applications
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Find and tap the desired application.
4
Make the necessary adjustments to change the data usage limit, restrict
background data, or restrict all data traffic for the application.
5
To access more specific settings for the application, tap View app settings
and make the desired changes.
Specific settings for an application may not always be accessible.
The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data
usage settings.
Mobile network settings
Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on what
mobile networks are available in different areas. You can also manually set your
device to use a particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.
To select a network mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Network Mode.
4
Select a network mode.
To select another network manually
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Network operators.
3
Tap Search mode > Manual.
4
Select a network.
If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you
move out of range of the manually selected network.
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To activate automatic network selection
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Network operators.
3
When a pop-up window appears, tap Search mode.
4
Tap Automatic.
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Turning off data traffic
You can disable all data connections over mobile networks to avoid any unwanted
data downloads and synchronisations. Contact your network operator if you need
detailed information about your subscription plan and data traffic charges.
When data traffic is turned off, you can still use Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth™ connections. You can
also send and receive multimedia messages.
Some network operators allow mobile data connections via mobile networks when
you are outside of your home network (roaming). Note that data transmission charges
may apply. Contact your network operator for more information.
Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home network without any
notification, for example, when sending search and synchronisation requests. Additional
charges may apply when such Internet connections are established while you are roaming.
Consult your network operator for more information.
To activate data roaming
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Mark the Data roaming checkbox.
You can’t activate data roaming when data connections have been deactivated.
Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse
these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an
application or game and send feedback on it.
To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up aGoogle™ account on your device on page 54.
Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions
To open Google Play™
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Play Store.
Downloading from Google Play™
You can download all kinds of applications from Google Play™, including free
applications.
Before you download applications
Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a
working Internet connection.
Also, remember that you might incur data traffic charges when you download content
to your device. Contact your operator for more information.
To download a free application
1
In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories,
or by using the search function.
2
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
To download a paid application
1
In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories,
or by using the search function.
2
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete your
purchase.
To open a downloaded application
1
In Google Play™, press , then tap My Apps.
2
Tap the downloaded application.
You can also access downloaded applications from the Application screen.
Clearing your application data
You may sometimes need to clear data for an application. This might happen if, for
example, the application memory becomes full, or you want to clear high scores for a
game. You might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messages
in some applications.
Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache.
5
Tap Clear cache.
It is not possible to clear the cache for some applications.
To delete an installed application
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Tap Apps.
4
Select the application that you want to delete.
5
Tap Uninstall.
It is not possible to delete some preinstalled applications.
Permissions
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your
device in order to work properly. If so, then they need the relevant permissions from
you. For example, a navigation application needs permissions to send and receive
data traffic, and access your location. Some applications might misuse their
permissions by stealing or deleting data, or by reporting your location. Make sure you
only install and give permissions to applications you trust.
To view permissions of an application
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Tap Apps.
4
Tap the desired application.
5
Scroll down to view the relevant details under Permissions.
Installing applications not from Google Play™
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. By
default, your device is set to block such installations. However, you can change this
setting and allow installations from unknown sources.
Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content
transferred via download or other interface to your device. Similarly, Sony is not responsible
for any damage or reduced performance of your device attributable to the transfer of thirdparty content. Only use content from reliable sources. Contact the content provider if you have
any questions or concerns.
To allow the installation of applications not from Google Play™
Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911.
You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or
without the SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network.
To make an emergency call
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and Tap Phone.
3
Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap .
You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls are
barred.
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked
1
Tap Emergency call.
2
Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap
Call handling
You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number
saved in your contact list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You
can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contact list and
call logs.
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To dial a phone number
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap .
3
If the call log appears, tap to enter the dialpad view.
4
Enter the phone number and tap .
To delete a digit entered by mistake, tap .
To make a call using smart dial
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone.
3
Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you
want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches
appears.
4
Tap the contact you want to call.
To end a call
•
Tap End call.
To make an international call
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Phone.
3
Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.
4
Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0) and phone number, then
tap Call.
If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for
you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on
your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it
manually.
To enter your voicemail number
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail >Voicemail settings >
Voicemail number.
3
Enter your voicemail number.
4
Tap OK.
To call your voicemail service
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone.
3
Touch and hold 1.
Multiple calls
If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time.
When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.
To activate or deactivate call waiting
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings.
3
To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.
To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold
•
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap
To make a second call
1
During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad.
2
Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call.
3
The first call is put on hold.
The same procedure applies to subsequent calls.
To switch between multiple calls
•
To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap
To end the ongoing call and return to the next call on hold
•
Tap End call.
.
.
Conference calls
With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or
more persons.
For details on the number of participants you can add to a conference call, contact your
network operator.
To make a conference call
1
During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad.
2
Dial the number of the second participant and tap Call. After the second
participant answers, the first participant is put on hold.
3
4
to add the second participant to the conference call.
Tap
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.
To have a private conversation with a conference call participant
1
During an ongoing conference call, tap {0} participants.
2
Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talk
privately.
3
To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap .
To release a participant from a conference call
1
During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of
participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants.
2
Tap next to the participant you want to release.
To end a conference call
•
During the conference call, tap End conference call.
Call settings
Barring calls
You can bar all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. When you use
call barring for the first time, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key)
and then a new password to activate the call barring function.
To bar incoming or outgoing calls
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call barring.
3
Select an option.
4
Enter the password and tap Enable.
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Rejecting a call with a message
You can reject a call with a predefined message. When you reject a call with such a
message, the message is automatically sent to the caller and saved on your device.
Six messages are predefined on your device. You can select from these predefined
messages, which can also be edited if necessary.
To reject a call with a predefined message
•
Drag Reject with message upward, then select a message.
To reject a second call with a predefined message
•
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Reject with message
upward, then select a message.
To edit the message used to reject a call
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Reject call with message.
3
Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.
4
When you're done, tap OK.
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Forwarding calls
You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering
service.
To forward calls
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.
3
Select an option.
4
Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable.
Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your numbers, email
addresses, and other contact data in one place. Just tap on a contact to see all
communications with that contact in one easy overview.
You can add new contacts in your device and synchronise them with contacts saved
in your Google™ account, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account, or other
accounts that support synchronisation. The Contacts application automatically
creates new entries and also helps you match data such as email addresses with
existing entries.
Transferring contacts to your new device
There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. Select a transfer
method that best suits your situation.
Transferring contacts using a PC
You can use a PC to transfer contacts from several device brands, including iPhone,
Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You need:
•
An Internet-connected PC running Windows
•
A USB cable for your old device
•
A USB cable for your new Android™ device
•
Your old device
•
Your new Android™ device
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Using the PC Companion program to transfer contacts
If you are transferring contacts using a PC, use the PC Companion program. It's free,
and the installation files are already saved on your new device. PC Companion also
offers a range of other features, including help to update your device software.
To install PC Companion
1
New device: Turn on your new Android™ device and connect it to a PC using
a USB cable.
2
New device: Tap Install to install PC Companion on the PC.
3
Computer: If a popup window appears to notify you about available PC
software, select Run Startme.exe.
4
Computer: Click Install to start the installation and then follow the instructions
to complete the installation.
To transfer contacts to your new device using PC Companion
1
Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
2
Open the PC Companion program on the PC, then click Contacts Setup and
follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.
Transferring contacts using an Apple® Mac® computer
For detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts
from your old device, go to Transfer your contacts.
Transferring contacts using synchronisation accounts
Your device works with popular online synchronisation accounts such as Google
Sync™, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®or Facebook™. If you have synced the
contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account, you can transfer
your contacts to your new device using that account. For more detailed information
about synchronisation, see Synchronising your corporate email, calendar andcontacts on page 110.
To synchronise contacts on your device with a synchronisation account
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3
If you have already set up a synchronisation account and you want to sync
with that account, tap the account, then tap , and tap Sync now.
Transferring contacts from a SIM card
To import contacts from a SIM card
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press
3
If you have set up a synchronisation account, you can choose to add the SIM
card contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use these
contacts on your device. Select your desired option.
4
To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all
contacts, tap Import all.
, then tap Import contacts > SIM card.
Transferring contacts from a memory card
To import contacts from a memory card
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card.
3
If you have set up a synchronisation account, you can add the imported
memory card contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use the
imported contacts on your device. Select your desired option.
4
If you have more than one vCard file on the SD card, a list appears showing
different batches of contacts saved on your device, with the corresponding
dates for when they were created. Select the batch that you want to import.
Receiving contacts from other devices
To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology
1
Make sure you have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and your device set to
visible. If not, then you cannot receive data from other devices.
2
When you are asked to confirm whether you want to receive the file, tap
Accept.
3
Drag down the Notification panel and tap the file you received to import the
contact data.
To receive contacts sent using a messaging service
1
When you receive a new text message, multimedia message, or email
message, open the message.
2
The received contact data appears as a vCard attachment. Tap, or touch and
hold the vCard file to open a menu so you can save the contact data.
4Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu
5Search for contacts
6Create a contact
7Open more options
Managing your contacts
You can create, edit and synchronise your contacts in a few simple steps. You can
select contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them on
your device.
If you synchronise your contacts with more than one account, you can join contacts
on your device to avoid duplicates.
Some synchronisation services, for example, some social networking services, do not allow
you to edit contact details.
To view your contacts
•
From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Your contacts are listed here.
To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Press , then tap Filter.
3
In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have
synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account
appears in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account.
If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts, select the
account to which you want to add this contact, or tap Phone contact if you
only want to use this contact on your device.
4
Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5
When you are finished, tap Done.
If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact's phone number, you do not
have to edit the number again when you make calls from other countries.
To edit a contact
1
From the Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap .
3
Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done.
To associate a picture with a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap
3
Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture.
4
When you have added the picture, tap Done.
You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application.
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To view your communication with a contact
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Tap the contact you want to view.
3
To view your communication with the contact for different media, tap or flick
, then tap .
through the filter items at the bottom of the screen.
To delete contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Touch and hold the contact you want to delete. To delete all contacts, press ,
then tap Mark several.
3
Tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu, then select Mark all.
4
, then tap OK.
Tap
To edit contact information about yourself
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap Myself, then tap .
3
Enter the new information or make the changes you want.
4
When you are done, tap Done.
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
If you synchronise your contacts with a new account or import contact information in
other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this
happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries
by mistake, you can separate them again later.
To link contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact you want to link with another contact.
3
Press , then tap Link contact.
4
Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then
tap OK to confirm. The information from the first contact is merged with the
second contact, and the first contact is no longer displayed in the Contacts list.
Tap the linked contact you want to edit, then tap .
3
Tap Unlink contact.
4
Tap OK.
Favourites
You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from
the Contacts application.
To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite
1
From the Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites.
3
Tap .
To view your favourite contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap .
Groups
You can assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to them from within the
Contacts application.
To assign a contact to a group
1
In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.
2
Tap
3
Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact,
then tap Done.
4
Tap Done.
, then tap the bar directly under Assign to group.
Communicating with your contacts
To search for a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap and enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search
contacts field. All contacts beginning with those letters appear.
, then tap .
The quick contact menu
Tap a contact's thumbnail to view quick communication options for a particular
contact. Options include calling the contact, sending a text or multimedia message,
and starting a chat using the Google Talk™ application.
For an application to appear as an option in the quick contact menu, you may need to set up
the application in your device and be logged in to the application. For example, you need to
start the Gmail™ application and enter your login details before you can use Gmail™ from the
quick contact menu.
Sharing your contacts
To send your business card
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Myself.
3
Press , then tap Send contact > OK.
4
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To send several contacts at once
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press , then tap Mark several.
3
Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all
contacts.
4
Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Backing up contacts
You can use a memory card, a SIM card or an online synchronisation tool such as
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® to back up contacts.
To export all contacts to a memory card
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press , then tap Back up contacts > Memory Card.
3
Tap OK.
To export contacts to a SIM card
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Press , then tap Back up contacts > SIM card.
3
Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all
your contacts.
4
Tap Back up.
5
Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on
your SIM card, or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the
existing contacts on your SIM card.
, then tap .
When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to
memory limitations on SIM cards.
You can send and receive text messages from your device using SMS (Short
Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging
Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for
example, pictures and videos. The number of characters you can send in a single text
message varies depending on the operator and the language you use. If you exceed
the character limit, then all your single messages are linked together and sent as one
message. You are charged for each single text message you send. When you view
your messages, they appear as conversations, which means that all messages to and
from a particular person are grouped together.
To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See
Internet and messaging settings.
To create and send a message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap .
3
Tap , then select the desired recipients from the Contacts list. If the recipient
is not listed as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap .
4
When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.
5
Tap Write message and enter your message text.
6
If you want to add a media file, tap and select an option.
7
To send the message, tap Send.
If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged
with the word Draft:.
To read a received message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the desired conversation.
3
If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap
Download message.
You can also open messages from the status bar when
bar and tap the message.
To reply to a message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the conversation containing the message.
3
Enter your reply and tap Send.
To forward a message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward.
3
Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.
4
Tap
listed as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap .
5
When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.
6
Edit the message, if necessary, and tap Send.
, then select a recipient from the Contacts list. If the recipient is not
, then find and tap .
appears there. Just drag down the
, then find and tap .
In step 4, you can also tap
To delete a message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.
3
Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >
Delete.
You can handle several email accounts at the same time using the Email application,
including corporate Microsoft Exchange Active Sync accounts. Emails you receive to
your Gmail™ account can be accessed on your device from both the Email and the
Gmail™ applications.
Using email accounts
To set up an email account on your device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for information
on detailed settings for the email account.
To set an email account as your default account
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Press
4
Select the account you want to use as the default account for composing and
sending emails.
5
Mark the Default account checkbox. The inbox of the default account appears
every time you open the email application.
, then tap Settings.
.
If you only have one email account, this account is automatically the default account.
To add an extra email account on your device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
at the top of the screen, then tap Add account.
Tap
Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the
email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup
manually.
When prompted, enter a name for your email account so that it is easily
identifiable. The same name shows in the emails you send from this account.
When you are finished, tap Next.
To remove an email account from your device
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Email.
Press
Select the account you want to remove.
Tap Delete account > OK.
, then tap Settings.
Gmail™ and other Google™ services
If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application on your device
to read, write and organise email messages. After you set up your Google™ account
to work on your device, you can also chat to friends using the Google Talk™
application, synchronise your calendar application with your Google Calendar™, and
download applications and games from Google Play™.
The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries or
regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.
To open the Gmail™ application
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Gmail .
Using email
To create and send an email message
1
Make sure that you have set up an email account.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
3
If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and
select the account that you want to use.
4
Tap , then tap To and start typing the recipient's name or email address, or
tap and select one or more recipients from your Contacts list.
5
Enter the email subject and message text, then tap .
To receive email messages
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
If you are using several email accounts, tap
select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email
accounts at once, tap Combined view.
4
To download new messages, tap .
at the top of the screen and
If you have set up a corporate email account, you can set the check frequency to Automatic
(Push).
To read your email messages
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
If you are using several email accounts, tap
at the top of the screen and
select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email
accounts at once, tap Combined view.
4
In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want to read.
To use the email preview pane
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2
If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want
to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined
view.
3
Hold your device horizontally. The email preview pane appears.
4
Scroll up or down in the email inbox and tap the email you want to read. The
email opens in the preview pane. To view more information about the email,
tap the downward arrow next to the sender's name. In the body text field,
pinch two fingers together, or spread them apart, to zoom out or in.
5
To view the email in fullscreen format, tap the split bar (located between the
email list and email body) accordingly. In fullscreen format, use the leftward
and rightward arrows to read your previous or next message.
6
To return to the inbox view, tap the split bar accordingly.
Before using the preview pane, activate it in the preview pane settings.
To hide the preview pane, hold your device vertically, or change the preview pane settings.
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2
Press , then tap Settings.
3
Tap General > Preview pane, then select an option.
To view an email message attachment
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to
view. Emails with attachments are indicated by .
4
After the email message opens, tap , then tap View.
To save a sender's email address to your contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Find and tap a message in your email inbox.
4
Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK.
5
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
6
Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.
To reply to an email message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Email.
3
In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to reply to, then tap
4
Tap Reply or Reply all.
5
Enter your reply, then tap .
.
.
To forward an email message
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to forward, then tap
4
Tap Forward.
5
Tap To and enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap to select a
recipient from your contacts.
6
Enter your message text, then tap .
To delete an email message
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to delete, then tap
4
Tap Yes.
To sort your emails
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
If you are using several email accounts, tap
at the top of the screen and
select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email
accounts at once, tap Combined view.
4
Press , then tap Sort.
5
Select a sorting option.
To search for emails
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2
3
4
5
at the top of the screen and select the account that you want to search.
Tap
Tap .
Enter your search text, then tap Go on your keyboard.
The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email that you want
to open.
From your Home screen, tap . Then find and tap Email.
2
Tap at the top of the screen and select the account you want to check, then
tap again and select Show all folders to view all the folders in this account.
To change the inbox check frequency
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Press , then tap Settings.
4
Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency.
5
Tap Inbox check frequency and select an option.
To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2
Press , then tap Settings.
3
Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an
Out of Office auto-reply.
4
Tap Out of office.
5
6
beside Out of office so that changes to .
Tap
If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the
auto reply.
7
Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field.
Use the Socialife™ application from Sony to get your favourite news, videos and
social networking feeds in one place. The Socialife™ home screen gives a clear
overview of friends’ Facebook and Twitter activity, plus news feeds that you have
subscribed to. It colour-codes and sizes articles for easy reading, adding photos and
cropping images of your friends’ faces to illustrate each story.
The Socialife™ application is not available in all markets.
Get the most out of your "WALKMAN" application. Listen to and organise music and
audio books that you have transferred to your device from a computer, or purchased
and downloaded from online stores.
To make content easily available to the "WALKMAN" application, you can use the
Media Go™ application. Media Go™ helps transfer music content between a
computer and your device. For more information, see Connecting your device to acomputer on page 104.
"WALKMAN" application overview
1
Browse your music
2Search all tracks saved on your device
3Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins on Google Play™
4Album art (if available)
5Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward
6Total time length of the track
7Elapsed time of current track
8Progress indicator – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind
9Play/Pause button
10 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind
Transferring media files to your device
Before using the "WALKMAN" application, it's a good idea to transfer all your
favourite media content from a computer to your device and then play or view this
content on your device. Media content can include music, photos and videos. The
easiest way to transfer files is with a USB cable. After you connect your device and
the computer using the USB cable, you can use the file manager application on the
computer or the Media Go™ application to transfer the files.
While a track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap
2
Tap Play queue.
.
To minimise the "WALKMAN" application
•
When the "WALKMAN" application is playing, tap to go to the previous
screen, or tap to go to the Home screen. The "WALKMAN" application
stays playing in the background.
To open the "WALKMAN" application when it is playing in the background
1
While a track is playing in the background, drag the status bar downwards to
open the Notification panel.
2
Tap the track title to open the "WALKMAN" application.
Alternatively, you can press
and then select the "WALKMAN" application.
To delete a track
1
In My music, browse to the track that you want to delete.
In My music, when browsing your tracks , touch and hold a track title.
2
Tap Send.
3
Select an application from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions.
You can also send albums and playlists in the same way.
To "Like" a track on Facebook™
1
While the track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap the album art.
2
Tap to show that you "Like" the track on Facebook™. If desired, add a
comment in the comments field.
3
Tap Share to send the track to Facebook™. If the track is received
successfully, you will get a confirmation message from Facebook™.
Visualiser
The Visualiser adds visual effects to your music tracks as you play them. The effects
for each track are based on the characteristics of the music. They change, for
example, in response to changes in the music’s loudness, rhythm and frequency
level. You can also change the background theme.
To turn on the Visualiser
1
In the "WALKMAN" application, tap .
2
Tap Visualiser.
to switch to full screen view.
Tap
To change the background theme
1
In the "WALKMAN" application, tap
2
Tap Visualiser.
3
Tap > Theme and select a theme.
.
Getting more information about a track or artist
In the "WALKMAN" application, you can get more information about the artist that
you are listening to by tapping the infinite button .
The infinite button also gives you access to related content such as:
•
Music videos on YouTube™
•
Artist info on Wikipedia
•
Lyrics on Google
•
Karaoke videos on YouTube™
•
Extension searches on the web
•
Content from the PlayNow™ service
The accuracy of search results may vary.
To get more information about an artist or track
•
When a track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap .
Using My music to organise your tracks
Tap the My music tab in the "WALKMAN" application to get an overview of all the
tracks that are available from your device. In My music, you can manage your albums
and playlists, create shortcuts, and arrange your music by mood and tempo.
The SensMe™ channels application helps you arrange your music by mood and
tempo. SensMe™ groups all your tracks into several categories, or channels, so you
can select music that matches your mood or suits the time of day.
To enable the SensMe™ channels application
•
In My music, tap , then tap Download music info.
This application requires a mobile or Wi-Fi® network connection.
Using the Friends' music function to share music
The Friends’ music function collects links to music and music-related content that
you and your friends have shared using Facebook™.
To manage music from your friends
1
In My music, tap Friends' music > Recent.
2
Tap an item to open it, then work on it as desired.
3
Tap to show that you "Like" the track on Facebook™. If desired, add a
comment in the comments field.
To view your shared music
1
In My music, tap Friends' music > My shares.
2
Scroll to an item you want to open, then tap it. All comments about the item, if
any, are displayed.
Playing music in random order
You can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, a
playlist you have created yourself or an album.
To play tracks in random order
1
In My music, tap
playlist.
2
Tap the album art, then tap to turn on Shuffle mode.
To turn off shuffle mode
•
When tracks are playing in random order, tap the album art > .
and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a
Managing playlists
In My music, you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your
device.
In addition, you can install the Media Go™ application on a computer and use it to
copy playlists from the computer to your device.
To create your own playlists
1
In the WALKMAN player, tap the MY MUSIC tab.
2
Tap Playlists.
3
In the menu that opens, tap Create new playlist.
4
Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.
5
Select your music and tap the Save icon at the top right of the screen.
To add tracks to a playlist
1
In My music, when browsing your tracks, touch and hold the name of the artist
or the title of the album or track that you want to add.
2
Tap Add to playlist.
3
Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the artist, album or
track. The artist, album or track is added to the playlist.
In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the track you want to delete.
2
Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears.
To delete a playlist
1
In My music, then select Playlists.
2
Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete.
3
Tap Delete.
4
Tap Delete again to confirm.
You cannot delete default playlists.
"WALKMAN" application widget
The "WALKMAN" application widget is a miniature application that gives you direct
access to the "WALKMAN" application from your Home screen. You need to add this
widget to your Home screen before you can use it.
To add the "WALKMAN" application widget to your Home screen
1
Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets.
2
Find and tap WALKMAN.
Protecting your hearing
Listening to the "WALKMAN" application or other media players at excessive volume
or for a prolonged period of time can damage your hearing, even when the volume is
at a moderate level. To alert you to such risks, a volume level warning appears when
the volume is too high, and after the "WALKMAN" application is used for over 20
hours.
To turn off the volume level warning
•
When
Every time you restart your device, the media volume is automatically set to a moderate level.
Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear
playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get
artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by
TrackID™ and you can view TrackID™ charts to see what TrackID™ users around
the globe are searching for. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet
area.
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,
or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
To open the TrackID™ application
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap TrackID™.
You can also use the TrackID™ widget to open the TrackID™ application.
To search for track information using TrackID™
1
Open the TrackID™ application, then hold your device towards the music
source.
2
Tap . If the track is recognised by the TrackID™ service, the results appear
on the screen.
To return to the TrackID™ start screen, press
To view TrackID™ charts
1
Open the TrackID™ application, then tap Charts. The first time you view a
chart, it is set to your own region.
2
To see charts of the most popular searches in other regions, tap
3
Select a country or region.
.
> Regions.
Using TrackID™ technology results
Track information appears when the TrackID™ application recognises a track. You
can select to purchase the track or share it using email, SMS or a social networking
service. You can also get more information about the track's artist.
To buy a track recognised by the TrackID™ application
1
After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Download.
2
Follow the instructions on your device to complete your purchase.
You can also select a track to buy by opening the
start screen.
The track purchase feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks
and/or service providers in all areas.
To share a track
1
After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Share,
then select a sharing method.
2
Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure.
History or Charts tabs from the TrackID™
You can also select a track to share by opening the
start screen.
After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Artist info.
You can also view the artist information for a track by opening the History or Charts tabs from
the TrackID™ start screen.
To delete a track from the track history
1
Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History.
2
Tap a track title, then tap Delete.
3
Tap Yes to confirm.
Music Unlimited™
Using Music Unlimited™
Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of
songs over a mobile network or Wi-Fi® connection. You can manage and edit your
personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists
and music using a PC that runs the Windows® operating system. Go to
www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more information.
Music Unlimited™ might not be available in all countries or regions.
To open Music Unlimited™
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
.
About the PlayNow™ service
You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games,
ringtones and wallpapers. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free
downloads. Note that payment options for non-free applications may vary per
country.
The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries.
Before you download content
Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you may
need to have a memory card inserted in your device to download content.
When you download content to your device, you might be charged for the amount of data
transferred. Contact your operator for information about data transfer rates in your country.
To start PlayNow™
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap .
Downloading from the PlayNow™ service
Download a range of content from the PlayNow™ service direct to your device.
Choose from a variety of applications, games, music, ringtones and other content.
Note that payment options for non-free applications may vary per country.
The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse
and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a
wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is
because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is
connected, you can then switch the radio sound to the speaker, if desired.
When you open the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.
To start the FM radio
1
Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scroll through
the frequency band.
When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.
To move between radio channels
•
Flick your finger up or down along the frequency band.
To select the radio region
1
When the radio is open, press .
2
Tap Set radio region.
3
Select an option.
To adjust the visualizer
1
When the radio is open, tap .
2
Tap Visualiser.
3
Select an option.
FM radio overview
1
Radio on/off button
2View menu options
3Move up the frequency band to search for a channel
4A saved favourite channel
5Move down the frequency band to search for a channel
You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By using
favourites you can quickly return to a radio channel.
To save a channel as a favourite
1
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a
favourite.
2
Tap .
3
Enter a name and select a colour for the channel, then press Save.
To remove a channel as a favourite
1
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove.
2
Tap , then tap Delete.
Making a new search for radio channels
If you have moved to a new location or the reception has improved in your current
location, you can start a new scan for radio channels.
Any favourites you have saved are not affected by a new scan.
To start a new search for radio channels
1
When the radio is open, press .
2
Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all
available channels are displayed.
Sound settings
Switching the radio sound between devices
You can listen to the radio through a wired headset or through wired headphones.
Once either device is connected, you can switch the sound to the speaker, if desired.
To switch the radio sound to the speaker
1
When the radio is open, press
2
Tap Play in speaker.
To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press
headphones.
Switching between mono and stereo sound mode
You can listen to your FM radio in either mono or stereo mode. In some situations,
switching to mono mode can reduce noise and improve sound quality.
To switch between mono and stereo sound mode
1
When the radio is open, press .
2
Tap Enable stereo sound.
3
To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press and tap Force mono
sound.
.
and tap Play in
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™
Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your device's FM
radio.
While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap TrackID™.
2
A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the
song. If successful, you are presented with a track result or a list of possible
tracks.
3
Press to return to the FM Radio.
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,
or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
The camera in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor,
which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions.
From the camera, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends as
messages, or upload them to a web service. Your device also has a front camera,
which is useful for self-portraits.
Camera controls overview
1
Zoom in or out
2Main camera screen
3Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos
4View photos and videos
5Take photos or record video clips
6Go back a step or exit the camera
7Switch between front and main camera
8Camera setting icons
9Front camera
To open the camera
•
When the screen is active, press and hold down the camera key.
To close the camera
•
Press from the main camera screen.
Using the still camera
There are three ways to take photos with the still camera. You can press the camera
key, tap the on-screen camera button, or touch a spot on the screen.
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button
1
Activate the camera.
2
Point the camera towards the subject.
3
Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release
your finger.
To take a self-portrait using the front camera
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then find and select Front camera.
3
To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you
release your finger.
To use the zoom function
•
When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down to zoom in or out.
To use the still camera flash
1
When the camera is open, tap .
2
Tap Flash, and select your desired flash setting.
3
Take the photo.
To view your photos and videos
1
Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the top right of the screen to open a
photo or video.
2
Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos are identified by
.
To delete a photo
1
Open the photo that you want to delete.
2
Tap an empty area of the screen to make appear.
3
Tap .
4
Tap OK to confirm.
Face detection
You can use face detection to bring an off-centre face into focus. The camera
automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A yellow frame
shows which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the
camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus.
To turn on face detection
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select Normal.
3
To display all settings, tap
4
Tap Focus mode > Face detection.
To take a photo using face detection
1
When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at
your subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is
framed.
2
Press the camera key halfway down. A yellow frame shows which face is in
focus.
3
To take the photo, press the camera key fully down.
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Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces
Use Smile Shutter™ technology to photograph a face just as it smiles. The camera
detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus.
When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo.
When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on, point the camera at
your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on.
2
The face selected appears inside a green frame and the photo is taken
automatically.
3
If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually.
Adding the geographical position to your photos
Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to
photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by
wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology.
When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the
geographical position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on
and the geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When
neither of these two symbols appears, geotagging is turned off.
To turn on geotagging
1
Activate the camera.
2
3
4
5
6
, then tap Geotagging > On.
Tap
Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.
Check the options that you want to select under Location services.
After you confirm your settings, press
to return to the camera screen.
If appears on the camera screen, your location is available and your photo
can get geotagged. If not, check your GPS and/or wireless network
connection.
Using still camera settings
To adjust the still camera settings
1
Activate the camera.
2
To display all settings, tap .
3
Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired.
To customise the still camera settings panel
1
When the camera is open, tap to display all settings.
2
Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired
position.
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled.
Still camera settings overview
Superior auto
Optimise your settings to suit any scene.
Burst
Use the Burst speed shooting mode to capture several photos in quick succession by keeping
your finger pressed on the shutter button. You can choose between three burst speeds, which
come with different resolution levels, that is, different picture sizes.
Normal
Front camera
Select the front camera if you want to take self-portrait photos.
Use a pre-programmed scene type to quickly set the camera for common situations.
Sweep Panorama
Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just press the camera key and move the
camera steadily from one side to the other.
Resolution
Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A
photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.
13 MP 4:3
13 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on nonwidescreen displays or print in high resolution. 13MP is available in the following conditions: select
Normal capturing mode and HDR is off; select Scene mode except in Backlight Correction HDR
mode.
12 MP 4:3
12 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on nonwidescreen displays or print in high resolution. 12MP is maximum resoluted in Superior Auto mode.
9 MP 16:9
9 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. A high resolution widescreen format. Has a higher
resolution than full HD. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.
5MP 4:3
5 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on nonwidescreen displays or print in high resolution.
2MP 16:9
2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen
displays.
VGA
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels.
12 MP is the maximum resolution available when photos are taken using Superior auto mode;
when HDR is turned on in Normal mode; or when Scenes (Backlight correction HDR mode)
mode is selected.
The 13 MP resolution is only available when Normal capturing mode is selected and HDR is
turned off, and when Scenes mode is selected (except in Backlight correction HDR mode).
Flash
Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a
backlight.
Auto
The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.
Fill flash
Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark
shadows.
Off
The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting
conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the
self-timer to avoid blurred photos.
Red-eye reduction
Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo.
Self-timer
With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function
to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can
also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
On (2 s.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
Off
The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Smile Shutter™
Use the smile shutter function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to
before taking a photo.
Quick launch
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen. If the device is
in sleep mode of camera, press the camera key.
Launch and capture
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first photo is captured immediately after the
camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch only (still camera)
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch and record video
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first video is shot immediately after the camera
video camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch only (video camera)
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.
Off
Focus mode
The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous
autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellow
focus frame stays sharp.
Single auto focus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and
hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The
photo is taken when you release your finger.
Multi auto focus
The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen
until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you
release your finger. Continuous autofocus is off.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The
camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by
tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a blue frame shows which face is
selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is
on.
Touch focus
Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off.
Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus
is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.
Object tracking
When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased
amount of light.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
HDR
Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong back light
or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail
and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
White balance
The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting
conditions.
Auto
Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.
Incandescent
Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
Fluorescent
Adjusts the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.
Daylight
Adjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.
Cloudy
Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
ISO
You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by
increasing the ISO sensitivity.
Auto
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
100
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.
200
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200.
400
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400.
800
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.
1600
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Centre
Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image.
Average
Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Image stabiliser
When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps
you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
Geotagging
Tag photos with details of where you took them.
On
When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you
take them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. For
geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Your
location is determined when appears on the camera screen. When your device is searching for
your position, appears.
Off
When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo.
Auto upload
Automatically upload updates to photos to a pre-selected social networking service
(SNS).
Touch capture
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The
photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This setting is only available when
focus mode is set to touch focus.
On
Off
Shutter sound
Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.
Data storage
You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's
internal storage.
Internal storage
Photos or videos are saved on the device memory.
SD card
Photos or videos are saved on the SD card.
Using the video camera
To record a video using the camera key
1
Activate the camera.
2
To start recording a video, press the camera key.
3
To stop recording, press the camera key again.
Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.
Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.
To play recorded videos
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap the thumbnails at the top right of the screen.
3
Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files. Videos are identified by .
4
Tap to play a video.
5
To stop playing the video, tap or .
To delete a recorded video
1
Browse to the video that you want to delete.
2
Tap an empty area of the screen to make appear.
3
Tap .
4
Tap OK to confirm.
Using video camera settings
To adjust the video camera settings
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.
3
To display all settings, tap .
4
Select the setting that want to adjust, then make your changes.
To customise the video camera settings panel
1
When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings.
2
Touch and hold the setting that you want to move, then drag it to the desired
position.
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled.
Video camera settings overview
Scenes
The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations
using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you
to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video.
Off
The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.
Soft snap
Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.
Landscape
Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Night
When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving
objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting
conditions are good, to improve the video quality.
Beach
Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.
Snow
Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.
Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.
Party
Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or
candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a
support.
Video resolution
Adjust the video resolution for different formats.
1920×1080(16:9)
Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920×1080 pixels.
1280×720(16:9)
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.
640×480(4:3)
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels.
176×144(11:9)
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format
is limited to fit in a multimedia message.
Photo light
Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a
backlight.
On
Off
Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor.
Self-timer
With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record
group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to
avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.
On (10 s.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
On (2 s.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
Off
The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Quick launch
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen. If the device is
in sleep mode of camera, press the camera key.
Launch and capture
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first photo is captured immediately after the
camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch only (still camera)
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch and record video
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first video is shot immediately after the camera
video camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch only (video camera)
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.
The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous
autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white
focus frame stays sharp.
Single auto focus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The
camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by
tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is
selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is
on.
Object tracking
When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.
Exposure value
This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value
indicates an increased amount of light.
White balance
The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting
conditions.
Auto
Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions.
Incandescent
Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
Fluorescent
Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.
Daylight
Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.
Cloudy
Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image that you want to capture.
Centre
Adjust the exposure to the centre of the image.
Average
Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Spot
Adjust the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.
Geotagging
Tag photos with details of where you took them.
On
When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you
take them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. For
geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Your
location is determined when appears on the camera screen. When your device is searching for
your position, appears.
Off
When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo.
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.
Touch capture
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The
photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This setting is only available when
focus mode is set to touch focus.
On
Off
Shutter sound
Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.
Data storage
You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's
internal storage.
Use Album to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to
view similar content that you've saved to your device. You can add geotags to your
photos and videos, and then view them on a world map. In Album, you can also view
photos and videos that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a
Picasa™ web album or to Facebook™.
From Album, you can share your favourite photos and videos with friends via
Bluetooth™ wireless technology, email, messaging and various online services. You
can also perform basic editing tasks on photos and set them as wallpaper or contact
pictures. For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer
on page 104.
Album tab overview
The following tabs are available in Album:
•
Pictures – view all photos and videos saved on your device.
•
My albums – view your online albums, and your geotagged photos and video clips on
a world map .
To open Album
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos
and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images.
Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to
reduce battery consumption.
To turn on Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Display.
3
Mark the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 checkbox if it is not marked.
Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab
In the Pictures tab in Album, you can view your photos and videos in thumbnails in a
grid view.
Find and tap Album. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically
ordered grid. Videos are indicated by
3
Tap a photo or video to view it.
4
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo
.
or video.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
To change the size of the thumbnails in Album
•
When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingers
apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
To work with batches of photos or videos in Album
1
When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select
items.
2
Tap the items you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue
frame.
3
Use the tools in the toolbar at the top of the screen to work with your selected
items.
To activate selection mode, you can also touch and hold an item until its frame turns blue.
Then you can tap other items to select them.
Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab
The following tiles are available in My albums:
•
Camera albums – view all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera.
•
Internal memory – view all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage.
My SD card – view all photos and videos saved to a removable memory card in your
device.
Overview of My albums tab
1View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service.
2View photos and videos on Facebook™.
3View photos and videos in Picasa™.
4View your photos on a map.
5View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage.
6View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card.
7View your photos in globe mode.
8View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera.
To view content in list view in the Camera albums tile
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album > My albums > Camera albums.
3
Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a
chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by
4
Tap a photo or video to view it.
5
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo
.
or video.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
To view content in list view in the Internal memory tile
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album > My albums > Internal memory.
3
Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a
chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by
4
Tap a photo or video to view it.
5
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo
.
or video.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
To view content in list view in the My SD card tile
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album > My albums > My SD card.
3
Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a
chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by .
4
Tap a photo or video to view it.
5
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo
or video.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
Working with photos in Album
You can edit photos in Album. For example, you can crop photos, associate them
with contacts, or use them as wallpaper.
To zoom a photo
•
When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again
to zoom out.
•
When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two
fingers together to zoom out.
To watch a slideshow of your photos
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album.
2
Tap a photo to end the slideshow.
To watch a slideshow of your photos with music
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> SensMe™ slideshow.
2
Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap
. The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music
data to play a slideshow.
3
To pause playing, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap .
For more information about SensMe™, see Categorising your music using SensMe™channels on page 62.
To rotate a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
2
Select Rotate left or Rotate right. The photo is saved in the new orientation.
To crop a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Edit photo > Crop.
2
To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the
squares at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.
3
To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of
the four corners to make the squares at the edges disappear, then drag the
corner accordingly.
4
To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the
frame, then drag it to the desired position.
5
To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Save. The original
uncropped version remains on your device.
To use a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Edit photo.
To share a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
2
In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the
photo, then follow the steps to send it.
To add a geotag to a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
to open the map screen.
2
Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map.
3
To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map to where you
want to move the photo.
4
When you are finished, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo
viewer.
When a photo is geotagged,
to view the photo on a map.
appears along with location information. You can tap this icon
To delete a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
2
Tap OK.
Working with videos in Album
Use Album to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or
copied to your device. You can also share your videos with friends, for example, by
uploading them to online services.
To play a video
1
Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album.
2
Using grid view or list view, locate the video that you want to open.
3
Tap the video to play it.
4
If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To
hide the controls, tap the screen again.
To pause a video
1
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
Tap .
To fast forward and rewind a video
1
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.
To adjust the volume of a video
•
Press the volume key.
To share a video
1
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap >
Share.
2
In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the
selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.
You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items. Also, some items
may not send if the file size is too large.
Touch and hold the video to activate selection mode. The frame of the video
thumbnail turns blue when it is selected.
3
Tap , then tap OK.
Viewing your photos on a map
If you enable location detection when taking photos, you can use the information
gathered at a later stage. For example, you can view your photos on a map and show
friends and family where you were when you took the photo. Adding location
information is also referred to as geotagging. When you enable location detection,
you can select to use either GPS satellites or wireless networks, or both, to find your
position.
Overview of Maps tile
1
Search a location on the map.
2View menu options.
3A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location.
4Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map.
5Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen.
To enable location detection
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Location services.
3
Mark the GPS satellites and/or Google's location service checkboxes.
To view geotagged photos on a map in Album
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Album > My albums > Maps.
3
Tap a photo to view it in full screen.
4
If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on
.
the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for
example, . To view these photos, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the
thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.
When viewing a geotagged photo in the photo viewer, you can touch the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap
If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on
the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for
example, . To view these photos, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the
thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.
When viewing a geotagged photo from the camera application, you can touch the screen to
display the toolbars, then tap to view the photo on the map.
To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album
1
When viewing the map in Album, tap , then tap Add geotag.
2
Find and tap the photo to which you want to add the geotag.
3
Tap the desired location on the map to set the geotag, then tap OK.
To edit the geotag of a photo in Album
1
When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its
frame turns blue.
2
Drag the photo to the new location.
You can also tap the desired location on the map instead of dragging.
To change the map view in Album
•
When viewing the map in Album, tap
, then select Classic view, Globe view or
Satellite view.
Viewing online albums
In Album, view the photos and videos that you and your friends have uploaded to
online services, such as Picasa™ and Facebook™. You can view comments from
your friends and add your own comments as well.
Tap Connect. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service
are displayed.
5
Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album.
6
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo
or video.
To view and add comments to online album content
1
When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap to view the comments.
2
To view more comments, scroll down the screen.
3
To add your own comments, enter your comments at the bottom of the screen,
then tap Post.
To "Like" a photo or video on Facebook™
•
While viewing a photo or video from one of your Facebook™ albums, tap the
screen to display the toolbars, then tap to show that you "Like" the item on
Facebook™.
Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved
on your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries,
genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on
other devices that are connected to the same network.
Videos taken with your device's camera are displayed in the Album application, not in the
Movies application.
Overview of Movies
1
All video categories available on your device.
2Browse all movies.
3Browse content on other connected DLNA Certified™ devices.
4Browse all TV shows.
5Manage video content from Video Unlimited™.
6View menu options.
Video Unlimited™ may not be available in all countries or regions.
Using Movies
To play a video in Movies
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2
Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to play.
3
Tap the video you want to select, then tap to play it.
4
To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.
5
To pause playing, tap .
6
To rewind, drag the progress bar marker left. To fast forward, drag the
progress bar marker right.
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
Tap .
To play the video in its original size, tap .
To share a video
1
When a video saved under Movies or TV shows is playing, tap , then tap
Share.
2
Tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then
follow the relevant steps to send it.
To get movie information manually
1
Make sure that your device has an active data connection.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
3
4
, then make sure that the Get video details checkbox is marked.
Tap
Open the Movies or TV shows tab and browse to the thumbnail of a file that
you want to get information about.
5
Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video, then tap Search for info.
6
In the search field, enter keywords for the video, then tap the confirm key on
the keyboard. All matches are displayed in a list.
7
Select a search result, then tap Done. The download of the information begins.
You also get information about newly added videos automatically when the Movies application
is opened and the Get video details checkbox is marked. Data transmission charges may
apply.
If the downloaded information is not correct, tap and search again using different
keywords.
To clear information about a video
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2
Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to edit.
3
Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Clear info.
To play a video on an external device
1
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Tap Throw, then select a device from the list.
4
Select the video that you want to play.
, then find and tap Movies > .
To change the sound settings while a video is playing
1
While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
3
4
, then tap Sound settings.
Tap
Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate.
When you're finished, tap OK.
To delete a video
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2
Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to delete.
3
Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears.
Use the Video Unlimited™ service to rent and purchase videos that you can view not
only on your Android device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®) or
PlayStation® 3. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies,
comedies, classics, and a range of other categories.
Video Unlimited™ might not be available in all countries or regions.
To open Video Unlimited™
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap .
Video Unlimited™ menu overview
View your account information
Search for a video
View the download status for all your items
View and change settings for your account, purchases, and downloads
Add the current video to a wish list
Delete all items in your wish list
Delete the video you're currently viewing from the wish list
Share information about the current video via a social network, email, Bluetooth or other method
View legal information
The Video Unlimited™ menu is dynamic, which means that all options are not always available.
For example, the option to delete all items in your wish list is only available when you are
viewing the list.
To open the Video Unlimited™ menu
•
Open Video Unlimited, then tap .
Creating a Video Unlimited™ account
You need to create a Video Unlimited™ account if you want to buy or rent movies
through the Video Unlimited™ service.
Exploring the Video Unlimited™ selection
Browse videos by category, or enter text to search for a particular item. You can also
choose to preview videos you're interested in.
Renting or buying a video
When you rent a video, you have a fixed amount of time in which to view it. This time
period varies from market to market. You can also choose to download a purchased
video to most Sony™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account.
Video Unlimited™ notifications overview
When you buy or rent videos, the following notifications may appear:
The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in
most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for
Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.
You can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using Wi-Fi® technology.
This way you can browse the web and share media files over the same Wi-Fi®
network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs and computers.
If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect
to this network using your device. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other
internal services at your company.
Before using Wi-Fi®
To browse the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you need to search for and
connect to an available Wi-Fi® network and then open the Internet browser. The
signal strength of the Wi-Fi® network may differ depending on your device's location.
Move closer to the Wi-Fi® access point to increase the signal strength.
To turn on Wi-Fi®
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi® to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is on. Tap Wi-Fi .
4
Available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. The available networks may be open
or secured. Open networks are indicated by
indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
5
Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. If you are trying to connect to a secure
network, you are asked to enter a password.
once you are connected.
Your device remembers Wi-Fi® networks you connect to. The next time you come within
reach of a previously connected Wi-Fi® network, your device automatically connects to it.
In some locations, open Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can
get access to the network. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more
information.
To connect to another Wi-Fi® network
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Detected Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
3
Tap another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it.
To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Press , then tap Scan. Your device now scans for all available Wi-Fi®
networks.
4
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network, tap the network name from the list of
available networks.
The Wi-Fi® network name may be indicated as SSID, ESSID or Access Point. Contact your
Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID and password.
Advanced Wi-Fi® settings
Wi-Fi® network status
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks
available in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi® networks.
You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is
detected.
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications
1
Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4
Press
5
Tap Advanced.
6
Mark the Network notification checkbox.
.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
Wi-Fi® sleep policy
By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from Wi-Fi® to
mobile data.
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a mobile data connection to
access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection on your device).
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Press
4
Tap Advanced.
5
Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
6
Select an option.
.
Sharing your mobile data connection
You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a
USB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your device's
data connection with up to eight other devices at once, by turning your device into a
portable Wi-Fi® hotspot.
When your device is sharing its data connection, the following icons may appear in
the status bar or in the Notification panel:
Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2
Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3
From your Home screen, tap .
4
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
5
Mark the USB tethering checkbox.
6
To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or
disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go
to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
4
Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a
security type.
5
If required, enter a password.
6
Tap Save.
7
Mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. Your device starts broadcasting its
Wi-Fi network name (SSID). Up to eight computers or other devices can now
connect to this network.
8
Unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox when you want to stop sharing
your data connection via Wi-Fi®.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
4
Enter the Network SSID for the network.
5
To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6
If required, enter a password.
7
Tap Save.
.
Virtual private networks (VPNs)
Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to
access resources inside a secured local network from outside the actual network. For
example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational
institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when
they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some
networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate in your device.
For detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private
network, please contact the network administrator of your company or organisation.
In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
4
Enter the required information.
5
Tap Connect.
To disconnect from a virtual private network
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices
You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as,
for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the
Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from
other DLNA Certified™ devices on your device.
After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listen
to music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos taken
with your device's camera on a large-screen TV.
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device
When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other
device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server
device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to
your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
To play a shared track on your device
1
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN.
3
Tap My music to open the music library.
4
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5
Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want
to play. The track starts playing automatically.
To play a shared video on your device
1
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
4
Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want
to play.
To view a shared photo on your device
1
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Album > My albums. All your available online albums and
connected devices are displayed.
4
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5
Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
, then find and tap Movies > Devices.
.
Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified™
devices
Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™
devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share
content with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act
as client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content
available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must
also give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear
as registered devices. Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as
pending devices.
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3
Tap My music to open the music library.
4
Press , then tap Media server.
5
To turn on the Share content function, drag the slider. appears in the status
bar. Your device can now work as a media server.
6
Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as your
device.
7
A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notification
and set the relevant access permissions for other devices.
The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to
your client device User guide for more information. If the device cannot connect, check that
your Wi-Fi® network is working.
You can also access the Media server menu under Settings > More… > Media serversettings. If you close the Media server view, file sharing function function stays running in the
background.
To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap My music to open the music library.
3
Press , then tap Media server.
4
Drag the slider to turn off the Share content function.
, then find and tap .
To set access permissions for a pending device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap My music to open the music library.
3
Press , then tap Media server.
4
Select a device from the Pending devices list.
5
Select an access permission level.
, then find and tap .
To change the name of a registered device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap My music to open the music library.
3
Press , then tap Media server.
4
Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.
5
Enter a new name for the device.
, then find and tap .
To change the access level of a registered device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap My music to open the music library.
3
Press , then tap Media server.
4
Select a device from the Registered devices list.
5
Tap Change access level and select an option.
, then find and tap .
To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices
Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to
another device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The other device must be
able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device, which means that it can
render, or play, content received from your device. A DMR device can be, for
example, a TV with DLNA function, or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher.
The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used.
Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information.
To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device
1
Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is
connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Album.
4
Browse to and open the file that you want to view.
5
Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
share your content with. The selected files start playing in chronological order
on the device that you select.
6
To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select My phone. The file stops
playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.
You can also share a video from the Movies application on your device by tapping the video
and then tapping .
To play a music track from your device on a DMR device
1
Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is
connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN.
3
Tap My music to open the music library.
4
Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then
tap the track.
5
and select a DMR device to share your content with. The track plays
Tap
automatically on the device that you select.
6
To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select My phone. The track
stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.
and select a DMR device to
NFC
Use Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as a
video, photo, web page address, music file or contact. You can also use NFC to scan
tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that
activate certain functions on your device.
NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimetre, so the
devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you
must first turn on the NFC function, and the device's screen must be active.
NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions.
The location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices. When sharing data with
another device using NFC, refer to the User guide of the other device for more information.
To share a contact with another device using NFC
1
Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2
To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap
3
Tap the contact that you want to share.
4
Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect,
they vibrate and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the contact appears.
5
Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6
When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the screen
of the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device.
, then tap .
To share a music file with another device using NFC
1
Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC
function turned on, and that both screens are active.
2
To open the "WALKMAN" application, tap , then find and tap .
3
Tap the My music tab to open the music library.
4
Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
5
Tap the track to play it. You can then tap to pause the track. The transfer
works whether the track is playing or paused.
6
Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect,
they vibrate and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the track appears.
7
Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
8
When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving
device. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving device.
You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.