Sony PM0781 User Manual

User guide

e3II

Contents
Getting started...............................................................................	6
About this User guide........................................................................	6
Overview............................................................................................	6
Assembly...........................................................................................	7
Starting your device for the first time.................................................	8
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................	9
Charging your device.......................................................................	10
Learning the basics......................................................................	11
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................	11
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................	13
Home screen....................................................................................	13
Application screen...........................................................................	15
Navigating applications....................................................................	16
Small apps.......................................................................................	17
Widgets............................................................................................	18
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................	18
Background and themes..................................................................	19
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................	20
Recording your screen.....................................................................	20
Notifications.....................................................................................	21
Icons in the status bar.....................................................................	23
Application overview........................................................................	25
Downloading applications............................................................	27
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................	27
Downloading applications from other sources................................	27
Internet and networks..................................................................	28
Browsing the web............................................................................	28
Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................	28
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................	29
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................	31
Controlling data usage.....................................................................	32
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic................................................	33
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................	34
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................	34
Synchronising data on your device..............................................	36
Synchronising with online accounts................................................	36
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................	36
Synchronising with Outlook® using a computer.............................	37

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Basic settings...............................................................................	38
Accessing settings...........................................................................	38
Sound, ringtone and volume............................................................	38
Managing notifications.....................................................................	39
SIM card protection.........................................................................	40
Using multiple SIM cards.................................................................	41
Screen settings................................................................................	42
Daydream.........................................................................................	43
Screen lock......................................................................................	43
Language settings............................................................................	44
Date and time...................................................................................	44
Enhancing the sound output............................................................	45

Typing text...................................................................................	46
On-screen keyboard........................................................................	46
Phonepad.........................................................................................	47
Entering text using voice input........................................................	48
Editing text.......................................................................................	48
Personalising the on-screen keyboard............................................	49

Calling..........................................................................................	51
Making calls.....................................................................................	51
Receiving calls.................................................................................	52
Ongoing calls...................................................................................	54
Using the call log.............................................................................	54
Forwarding calls...............................................................................	55
Restricting calls................................................................................	55
Multiple calls....................................................................................	56
Conference calls..............................................................................	57
Voicemail..........................................................................................	57
Emergency calls...............................................................................	58

Contacts.......................................................................................	59
Transferring contacts.......................................................................	59
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................	60
Adding and editing contacts............................................................	61
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................	62
Favourites and groups.....................................................................	63
Sending contact information............................................................	64
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................	64
Backing up contacts........................................................................	64

Messaging and chat.....................................................................	66
Reading and sending messages......................................................	66
Organising your messages..............................................................	67
Calling from a message...................................................................	68
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Messaging settings..........................................................................	68
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................	68

Email.............................................................................................	69
Setting up email...............................................................................	69
Sending and receiving email messages..........................................	69
Organising your email messages.....................................................	70
Email account settings.....................................................................	71
Gmail™............................................................................................	71

Music............................................................................................	73
Transferring music to your device...................................................	73
Listening to music............................................................................	73
Walkman® home screen menu.......................................................	74
Playlists............................................................................................	75
Sharing music..................................................................................	76
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................	76
Visualiser .........................................................................................	76
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................	76

FM radio.......................................................................................	79
Listening to the radio.......................................................................	79
Favourite radio channels..................................................................	80
Sound settings.................................................................................	80

Camera.........................................................................................	81
Taking photos and recording videos...............................................	81
Face detection.................................................................................	82
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................	82
Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................	83
General camera settings..................................................................	83
Still camera settings.........................................................................	86
Video camera settings.....................................................................	89

Photos and videos in Album........................................................	93
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................	93
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................	94
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................	95
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application..........................	96
Hiding photos and videos................................................................	96
Album home screen menu...............................................................	97
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................	98

Videos........................................................................................	100
Watching videos in the Movies application...................................	100
Transferring video content to your device.....................................	101
Managing video content................................................................	101
Movie Creator................................................................................	102
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Video Unlimited service.................................................................	102
Connectivity...............................................................................	103
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................	103
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................	103
NFC................................................................................................	106
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................	107
One-touch setup............................................................................	109
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................	111
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect............	111
Using your device as a wallet........................................................	113
Travel and maps.........................................................................	114
Using location services..................................................................	114
Google Maps™ and navigation.....................................................	114
Using data traffic when travelling..................................................	115
Airplane mode................................................................................	115
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................	116
Calendar.........................................................................................	116
Alarm and clock.............................................................................	117
Support and maintenance..........................................................	119
Support for your device.................................................................	119
Computer tools..............................................................................	119
Updating your device.....................................................................	120
Finding a lost device .....................................................................	121
Finding the identification number of your device...........................	122
Battery and power management...................................................	123
Memory and storage......................................................................	124
Managing files using a computer...................................................	125
Backing up and restoring content.................................................	126
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................	128
Restarting and resetting.................................................................	128
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions.............................	129
Recycling your device....................................................................	131
Limitations to services and features..............................................	131
Legal information...........................................................................	131

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Getting started

About this User guide

This is the e3II User guide for the Android™ 5.0 software version.

If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 120.

To check the current software version of your device

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.

Overview

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1.	Charging/Notification light	11.	Main camera lens
2.	Proximity/Light sensor	12.	Camera light
3.	Ear speaker	13.	GPS antenna area
4.	Front camera lens	14.	NFC™ detection area
5.	Nano SIM card slot cover	15.	Headset jack
6.	Power key	16.	Second microphone
7.	Volume/Zoom key	17.	Charger/USB cable port
8.	Camera key	18.	Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area
9.	Loudspeaker	19.	Memory card slot cover

10. Main microphone

Assembly

Your device only supports nano SIM cards.

Don’t confuse the nano SIM card slot with the memory card slot. Inserting a card in the wrong slot could damage both the card and your device.

To insert the nano SIM cards

To prevent damage to your device, do not insert a nano SIM card that has been directly cut from a USIM card.

1Detach the nano SIM card slots cover.

2Insert the nano SIM card (or cards) into the relevant nano SIM card slot (or slots).

3Re-attach the cover.

If you insert a nano SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.

To insert the memory card

1Detach the memory card slot cover.

2With the gold coloured contacts facing down, insert the memory card into the memory card slot, then re-attach the memory card slot cover.

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To remove the nano SIM cards

1Detach the nano SIM card slots cover.

2Press the nano SIM card inwards until it makes a clicking sound and then release it immediately.

3 Draw the nano SIM card fully outwards and remove it.

4Re-attach the cover.

To remove the memory card

1 Turn off the device and detach the memory card slot cover. 2 Press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly.

3Re-attach the cover.

Instead of turning off the device, you can leave it on and unmount the memory card under

Settings by tapping Storage > Unmount SD card.

Starting your device for the first time

The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to online accounts and personalise your device. For example, if you

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have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away.

You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu.

To turn on the device

Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the first time.

1	Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2	Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .

3Wait a while for the device to start.

	To turn off the device
1	Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2	In the options menu, tap Power off.
	It may take a while for the device to shut down.

	Why do I need a Google™ account?
	Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by
	Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device
	when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and Google
	Play™, the online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out
	of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is
	mandatory if you want to:
•	Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•	Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar.
•	Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•	Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks.
	For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
	www.sonymobile.com/support.
	To set up a Google™ account on your device
1	From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.

3Follow 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.

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Charging your device

Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty.

The battery is partly charged when the device is shipped from the factory. Depending on how long your device was in the box before you purchased it, the battery level may be quite low. It is therefore recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it is charging. To read more about how to improve the battery performance, see Battery and power management on page 123.

After immersing your device in water or after getting the USB port wet, wait until the USB port is dry before inserting a USB cable into the port to charge your device.

If you don't want to wait for the port to dry naturally, you can try shaking any excess moisture from the USB port and then use a micro-fibre cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture.

To charge your device

1Plug the charger into a power outlet.

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

3Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging

begins.

4When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.

The USB connector does not go all the way into the USB charging port on your device. Part of the USB connector is still visible when it’s connected to the charger.

If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears.

Battery notification light status

Green	The battery charge level is greater than 90%

Flashing red	The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%

Orange	The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%

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Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Tapping

•Open or select an item.

•Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.

•Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.

Touching and holding

•Move an item.

•Activate an item-specific menu.

•Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.

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Pinching and spreading

•Zoom in or out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos.

Swiping

•Scroll up or down a list.

•Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.

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Flicking

•Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen.

Locking and unlocking the screen

When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe upwards on the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See Screen lock on page 43.

To activate the screen

•Briefly press the power key .

To lock the screen

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

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is

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represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in.

To go to the Home screen

•Press .

To browse the Home screen

Home screen panes

You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.

	To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
1	Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2	Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
	screen pane, then tap .
	To add a pane to your Home screen
1	Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2To browse the panes, flick all the way to the right or left, then tap .

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To delete a pane from your Home screen

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

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

Home screen settings

Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Home screen. For example, you can set your Home screen to auto rotate and adjust the size of icons.

To set your Home screen to auto rotate

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

2 Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the right.

To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen

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

2 Tap Icon size, then select an option.

Application screen

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

To view all applications on the Application screen

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Flick left or right on the Application screen.

To open an application from the Application screen

•Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.

To search for an application from the Application screen

1When the Application screen is open, tap .

2Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.

To open the Application screen menu

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

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To move an application on the Application screen

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

2	Make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3	Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then
	drag it to the new location.
	To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1	From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the
	screen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen
2	opens.
2	Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
	finger.
	To arrange applications on the Application screen
1	To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
2	screen to the right.
2	Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
	To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1	To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
2	screen to the right.
2	Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .

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

Navigating applications

You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favourites bar, and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background. If the application is paused or runs in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application.

1Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application

2Favourites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets

3Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar

4Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen

5Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application

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To open the recently used applications window

•Press .

To open a menu in an application

•While using the application, press .

A menu is not available in all applications.

	Small apps
	Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same
	screen, to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing
	details of currency exchange rates and then open the Calculator small app on top of
	it and perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favourites bar. To
	download more small apps, go to Google Play™.
	To open a small app
1	To make the favourites bar appear, press .
2	Tap the small app that you want to open.
	You can open several small apps at the same time.
	To close a small app
•	Tap on the small app window.
	To download a small app
1	From the favourites bar, tap	, then tap and tap .
2	Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the

instructions to download it and complete the installation.

To move a small app

•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, then move it to the desired location.

To minimise a small app

•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.

To rearrange the small apps in the favourites bar

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

To remove a small app from the favourites bar 1 Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .

2Tap OK.

To restore a previously removed small app

1	Open the favourites bar, then tap		.
2	Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the
	favourites bar.
	To add a widget as a small app
1	To make the favourites bar appear, press .
2	Tap	> > .

3Select a widget.

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

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Widgets

Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.

To add a widget to the Home screen

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

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

To resize a widget

1 Touch and hold a widget until it 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.

To move a widget

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

To delete a widget

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

Shortcuts and folders

Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.

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1Access an application using a shortcut

2Access a folder containing applications

To add an application shortcut to your Home screen

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

2In the customisation menu, tap Widgets & Apps.

3Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.

In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.

To move an item on the Home screen

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

To delete an item from the Home screen

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

To create a folder on the Home screen

•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.

To add items to a folder on the Home screen

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

To rename a folder on the Home screen

1Tap the folder to open it.

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

3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.

Background and themes

You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.

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To change your Home screen wallpaper

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

2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.

To set a theme

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

2Tap Themes.

3Select an option and follow the instructions in your device.

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

Taking a screenshot

You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.

To take a screenshot

1 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.

2Tap

You can also take the screenshot by pressing the power key and volume down key at the same time until you hear a clicking sound.

To view your screenshot

•Drag the status bar fully downwards, then tap the screenshot you want to view.

You can also view your screenshots by opening the Album application.

Recording your screen

You can use the screen recording feature to capture videos of what’s happening on your device’s screen. This feature is useful, for example, when you want to create tutorials or record videos of you playing a game on your device. Recorded video clips are automatically saved in Album.

1Minimise/Resume the record screen window

2Record your screen

3Record your screen when the front camera is activated

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4Access the screen recording settings

5Close the screen recording window

To record your screen

1Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.

2Tap .

3When the record screen window is open, tap . The timer for recording appears.

4To stop the screen recording, tap the timer, then tap .

To record your screen when the front camera is activated

1When the record screen window is open, tap to make the front camera screen recording window appear.

2 To start recording your screen and video captured by the front camera, tap .

3To stop recording, tap the timer, then tap .

4To deactivate the front camera screen recording window, tap the timer, then tap .

When the front camera screen recording window opens, drag to resize the window and tap to record a still picture.

To view the recent screen recordings

•After your screen recordings finish, drag the status bar downwards, then tap to view the most recent recordings of your screen.

You can also view your screen recordings in the Album application.

Notifications

Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places:

•The status bar

•The Notification panel

•The lock screen

To open or close the Notification panel

1 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards.

2To close the Notification panel, drag the panel upwards.

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To take action on a notification in the Notification panel

•Tap the notification.

To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel

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

To clear all notifications from the Notification panel

•Tap .

To take action on a notification from the lock screen

•Double-tap the notification.

To dismiss a notification from the lock screen

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

To expand a notification on the Notification panel

•Drag the notification downwards.

Not all notifications are expandable.

To expand a notification on the lock screen

•Drag the notification downwards.

Not all notifications are expandable.

Quick settings for interruptions

There are three modes available for interruptions on your device: Silent, Priority and Sound. Within each mode, you can determine how and when notifications can

interrupt you, if at all. For example, you can set your device to only show you priority notifications during the hours you’re at work or block all notifications while you’re taking a nap. You can get quick access to the basic interruption and sound settings by pressing the volume key up or down.

1Silent – All interruptions get blocked, including alarms. There is no sound when alarms go off

2Priority – Only allow priority interruptions

3Sound – Allow all interruptions

To set priority interruptions

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions.

For more information about settings for notifications and interruptions, see Managing notifications on page 39.

Notification light

The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.

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When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, for example, when the battery level goes below 15 percent.

To enable the notification light

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification .

3Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.

Icons in the status bar

Status icons

Signal strength

No signal

Roaming

Sending and downloading LTE data

Sending and downloading GPRS data

Sending and downloading EDGE data

Sending and downloading 3G data

Sending and downloading mobile data

A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and data is being transmitted

Battery status

The battery is charging

STAMINA mode is activated

Low battery mode is activated

Airplane mode is activated

The Bluetooth® function is activated

SIM card error

SIM card 1 is inserted

SIM card 2 is inserted

The microphone is muted

The speakerphone is on

Silent mode

Only allow priority interruptions

Vibrate mode

An alarm is set

GPS is activated

Synchronisation is ongoing

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Problem with sign-in or synchronisation

Your device is ready to connect to supported ANT+™ devices

Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available.

To manage status bar icons

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Personalization> Status bar icons.

3Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.

Notification icons

New text message or multimedia message

Missed call

Call on hold

Call forwarding is turned on

New voicemail message

New email message

Downloading data

Uploading data

Mobile data is disabled

Perform a basic setup of your device

A software update is available

System updates are available

Downloading system updates

Tap to install the downloaded system updates

Screenshot captured

New Hangouts™ chat message has arrived

Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application

Upcoming calendar event

A small app is running

Smart Connect is activated

A song is playing

The radio is playing

The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable

Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to the memory card

Warning

Error message

			More (undisplayed) notifications

		Not all icons that may appear in your device are listed here. These icons are for reference
		purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.
	To block an application from sending notifications
1	From your Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification> App notifications.

3Select an application.

4Drag the slider beside Block to the right.

Application overview

Use the Alarm & clock application to set various kinds of alarms.

Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, text and images.

Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.

Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments.

Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.

Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses and other information related to your contacts.

Access your downloaded applications, documents and pictures.

Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and corporate accounts.

Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends, family members and colleagues around the world.

Browse and listen to FM radio stations.

Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.

Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages.

Search for information in your device and on the web.

View your current location, find other locations and calculate routes using Google Maps™.

Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device.

Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages.

Use the Movies application to play videos on your device and share content with your friends.

Use the Walkman® application to organise and play music, audio books and podcasts.

View news stories and weather forecasts.

Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function.

Use the Video Unlimited application to rent or purchase videos.

Optimise settings to suit your own requirements.

Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.

Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album and other info.

Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.

Use the Backup and restore application to back up or restore content on your device, such as contacts, text messages, bookmarks, calendar data, bookmarks, etc.

Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory.

Use the Support application to access user support in your device. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.

Some applications are not supported or listed by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

	Downloading applications
	Downloading applications from Google Play™
	Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications,
	games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before
	you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working
	Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.
	To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be
	available in all countries or regions.
	To download an application from Google Play™
1	From the Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Play Store.
3	Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the

search function.

4Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust.

You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings > Apps.

Downloading applications from other sources

When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™, you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant download instructions.

Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions or concerns.

To allow the download of applications from other sources

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Security.

3 Drag the slider beside Unknown sources to the right.

4Tap OK.

Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust.

You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings > Apps.

	Internet and networks
	Browsing the web
	The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in
	most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for
	Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.
	To browse with Google Chrome™
1	From your Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap .

3If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.

4Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go on the keyboard.

Internet and MMS settings

To send multimedia messages, or to access the Internet when there is no available Wi-Fi® network, you must have a working mobile data connection with the correct Internet and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings. Here are some tips:

•For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and MMS settings come preinstalled on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send multimedia messages right away.

•In some cases, you get the option to download Internet and MMS settings the first time you turn on your device when a SIM card is inserted. It is also possible to download these settings later from the Settings menu.

•You can manually add, change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at any time. If you change or delete an Internet or MMS setting by mistake, download the Internet and MMS settings again.

•If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is not working, even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/ for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues.

If STAMINA mode is activated to save power, all mobile data traffic gets paused when the screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some applications and services from being paused, or deactivate STAMINA mode temporarily. For more information, see

STAMINA mode feature overview on page 123.

To download Internet and MMS settings

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More > Internet settings.

3Select the SIM card, or SIM cards, for which you want to download Internet and MMS settings.

4Tap Accept. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, appears in the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically.

If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your mobile network. Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window and then try again.

	To add Internet and MMS settings manually
1	From your Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.

3Select a SIM card.

4Tap Access Point Names > .

5Tap Name and enter a name as desired.

6Tap APN and enter the access point name.

7Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is required, contact your network operator for more details.

8When you're done, tap , then tap Save.

9To select the APN that you have just added, tap the radio button besides the name of the APN. Once selected, this APN becomes the default APN for Internet and MMS services.

	To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings
1	From your Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks.

3Select a SIM card.

4Tap Access Point Names.

5To view more details, tap any of the available items.

If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a marked button .

Wi-Fi®

Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.

Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.

Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:

•Open networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.

•Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.

Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.

To turn on Wi-Fi®

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3Tap the on-off switch to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.

It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.

	To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically
1	From your Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3	Tap the on-off switch to turn on the Wi-Fi function. All available Wi-Fi®

networks are displayed.

4Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant password. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

To search for new available networks, tap , then tap Refresh. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/.

	To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1	From your Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3Tap > Add network.

4Enter the Network name information.

5 To select a security type, tap the Security field.

6If required, enter a password.

7To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.

8Tap Save.

Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.

Increasing Wi-Fi® signal strength

There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi-Fi® signal:

•Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi® access point.

•Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.

•Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration).

Wi-Fi® settings

When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.

If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a mobile data connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile data.

To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications

1Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.

2	From your Home screen, tap .
3	Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

4Tap > Advanced.

5Drag the slider beside Network notification to the right.

To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network

1 From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network information is displayed.

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Sony PM0781 User Manual

Contents

Getting started

About this User guide

Overview

Assembly

Starting your device for the first time

Charging your device

Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Locking and unlocking the screen

Home screen

Application screen

Navigating applications

Small apps

Widgets

Shortcuts and folders

Background and themes

Taking a screenshot

Recording your screen

Notifications

Icons in the status bar

Application overview

Downloading applications

Downloading applications from other sources

Internet and networks

Browsing the web

Internet and MMS settings