401SO
BasicManual
Getting Ready
Names and functions of parts
a Headset connection
terminal
b Second microphone
Reduces noise to make
easy to listen.
c Notification LED
d Proximity sensor:
Switches touch panel on
and off to prevent from
erroneous operation
during a call/Auto-control
for display brightness.
e Earpiece
f Front camera
g Display (Touch panel)
h Microphone/speaker
i microSD memory card/
Micro IC Card slot
j Power key/Screen lock
key:P
k Volume key/Zoom key
l Camera key: k
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m Camera lens
n GPS/Built-in antenna
o Bluetooth®/Wi-Fi®/
antenna part
p Flash/Photo light
q Nameplate
r mark
s Micro IC Card
t NFC (FeliCa
compatible) antenna
u Back cover
v Built-in antenna
i
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terminal
x Desktop Holder
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contact terminal
y Strap hole
*1 Do not jab with a sharp object such as a needle. Doing so may
cause a fault.
*2 The antenna is built in. Covering around the antenna by the
hand may affect the quality of call/communication.
*3 Back cover is not removable. Removing so forcibly might cause
damage or a fault. Also, battery is built into the main unit and
not removable by customers.
*4 Do not remove the nameplate with stickers of CE mark, FCC ID
and IMEI information printed.
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CE mark and FCC ID
1 Open the Micro IC Card slot cover, and insert a
fingernail into the hook at the edge of the label tray,
then pull it out straight.
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Micro IC Card
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Your phone number etc. is recorded in the Micro IC Card.
The product is compatible only
with Micro IC Card. You cannot
use the product with an IC-card or
micro IC card switched from an
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cell phone or smartphone.
Do not insert an Nano IC Card with
a conversion adapter. Doing so
may cause a fault.
Micro IC Card
IC (metal) part
Front Back
3 Set Micro IC Card into the tray with IC (metal) part
facing up ( ), insert the tray with the card into the
main unit and press it all the way
Pay attention to the orientation of the notch and pressing tray.
Attaching/removing the Micro IC Card
Before attaching/removing the Micro IC Card, make sure to
turn off the product.
■ Attaching the Micro IC Card
1 Open the microSD memory card/Micro IC Card slot cover
while hooking the groove with your fingernail
2 Hook the projection of the tray ( ) with your fingernail
to slide the tray straight out, then remove the tray from
the product
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4 Close the microSD memory card/Micro IC Card slot
cover, press it firmly to ensure that there are no gaps
between the cover and the main unit
■ Removing Micro IC Card
1 Open the cover while hooking the groove of microSD
memory card/Micro IC Card slot cover with your
fingernail
2
Hook the projection of the tray with your fingernail to
slide the tray straight out, then remove the tray from the
main unit
3 Remove Micro IC Card out of the tray, insert the tray
into the main unit and then press it all the way
Pay attention to the direction of pushing the tray.
4 Close the microSD memory card/Micro IC Card slot
cover, press it firmly to ensure that there are no gaps
between the cover and the main unit
❖Information
・ Note the following points, otherwise handling the Micro IC
Card may cause malfunction or damage.
・ Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the Micro IC Card.
・ Insert in the correct direction.
・ Do not use force to attach or remove.
・ Do not lose the Micro IC Card after it has been removed.
Attaching/Removing microSD memory card
■ Attaching microSD memory card
1 Open the microSD memory card/Micro IC Card slot cover
while hooking the groove with your fingernail.
2 Check the orientation for inserting, and insert it until it
clicks
Insert the microSD memory card with the contact side down.
3 Close the microSD memory card/Micro IC Card slot
cover, press it firmly to ensure that there are no gaps
between the cover and the main unit
❖Information
・ Insert a microSD memory card in the appropriate direction.
Inserting a microSD memory card forcefully into the slot
could result in failure to remove the microSD memory card
or damage.
・ Do not touch the terminal of the microSD memory card.
■ Removing microSD memory card
Be sure to unmount microSD memory card before removing.
1 From the Home screen, [ ]→[Settings]→[Storage] →
[Unmount SD card]→[OK]
When it is unmounted, " SD card safe to remove"
appears on the status bar to notify you that reading and
writing from/to the microSD memory card are disabled.
2 Open the microSD memory card/Micro IC Card slot
cover while hooking the groove with your finger
3 Press the microSD memory card all the way until it
clicks, then pull out the microSD memory card slowly
" Removed SD card" appears on status bar to inform that
the microSD memory card is removed.
4 Close the microSD memory card/Micro IC Card slot
cover, press it firmly to ensure that there are no gaps
between the cover and the main unit
Charging
When you purchase your product, the internal battery is not
fully charged. Charge the battery before use.
❖Information
・ When the charging starts, notification LED lights according to
the battery level. To check the battery level, see the status bar in
the top of the Home screen. Alternatively, from the Home screen,
[]X[Settings]X[About phone]X[Status] and see "Battery
level".
・ When you start charging with the product powered off, the
power turns on even though operation is not available. Do not
charge the battery in a place where the use is prohibited such
as in airplane or hospital.
・ It may take longer to complete for charging with a PC or
while using the camera function.
・ You cannot charge the battery by connecting the Desktop
Holder to a PC.
・ Be sure to attach the supplied attachment to the Desktop
holder when charging. If the product is installed without the
attachment attached, charging fails.
Replace the attachment as required. Depending on cover
you use, charging may fail.
■ Charging with the Desktop Holder
Charging with the supplied Desktop Holder and Common AC
Adapter (sold separately) is explained.
1
Insert the microUSB plug of Common AC Adapter (sold
separately), with the engraved side (
into the microUSB connection terminal of the Desktop Holder
▲
) facing up, straight
2 Insert the power plug of Common AC Adapter (sold
separately) into an outlet
3 Install the product to the Desktop Holder and move it
left or right until it clicks
When the product and the magnetic connector of the
Desktop Holder are connected correctly, the notification
LED of the product turns on.
4 When charging is complete, lift the product to remove
while pressing the Desktop Holder
5 Remove the Common AC Adapter (sold separately)
from the outlet
■ Charging with the AC Adapter
Charging with Common AC Adapter (sold separately) is
explained.
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Open the microUSB connection terminal cover of the
product while hooking the groove with your fingernail, and
insert the microUSB plug of Common AC Adapter (sold
separately), with the engraved side (
into the microUSB connection terminal of the product
▲
) facing up, straight
2 Insert the power plug of Common AC Adapter (sold
separately) into an outlet
Notification LED lights on the product.
3 When charging is complete, remove the microUSB plug of
Common AC Adapter (sold separately) from the product
and close the microUSB connection terminal cover firmly
4 Remove Common AC Adapter (sold separately) from
the outlet
■ Charging with the DC Adapter
You can charge from cigarette lighter socket in a car by using
Common DC Adapter (sold separately). For details, refer to
instruction manual of Common DC Adapter (sold separately).
■ Charging with a PC
The followings describe charging procedure by connecting
the product to chargeable USB port on a PC using the
microUSB cable of Sony Mobile AC adapter (sold separately).
1 Open the microUSB connection terminal cover of the
product while hooking the groove with your fingernail,
and insert the microUSB plug of the microUSB cable,
with the engraved side ( ) facing up, straight into the
microUSB connection terminal of the product
2 Insert the USB plug of the microUSB cable into the USB
port of a PC
Notification LED lights on the product.
When a screen for installation of software or a screen for
new hardware detection appears, skip or cancel it.
3 When charging is complete, remove the microUSB plug
of the microUSB cable from the product and close the
microUSB connection terminal cover firmly
4 Remove the USB plug of the microUSB cable from the
USB port of the PC
Turning on (Initial settings)
Turning the power on
1 P (over 1 sec)
The product vibrates and after a while the lock screen
appears.
When you turn on the product for the first time, follow the
onscreen instructions to set the initial settings.
2 Swipe (flick) the screen up or down
■ Turning the power off
1 P (over 1 sec)
2 [Power off]X[OK]
❖Information
・ Press P for over 1 second and long-touch "Power off" X
[OK] to restart product in safe mode.
■ Force-quitting
1
Open the microSD memory card/Micro IC Card slot cover
while hooking the groove with your fingernail, press the
OFF button (RED) with a fine-tipped object for
approximately three seconds, and release your finger after
it vibrates three times
❖Information
・
Pressing the OFF button (RED) by a sharp object such as
needle may cause malfunction.
・
Alternatively, press and hold P and upper part of the
volume key at the same time for approximately three
seconds, and release your finger after it vibrates three times.
Initial settings
When you turn on the product for the first time, follow the
onscreen instructions to set language, functions, service, etc.
For details, refer to "Setting Guide".
❖Information
・ To change the language later, from the Home screen, [ ]
X[設定 (Settings)]X[言語と入力 (Language & input)]X[地域
/言語 (Language)]. To make settings, from the Home
screen, [ ]X[Settings]X[Setup guide].
Screen Lock
When the screen lock is set, the backlight turns off to avoid
the keys and touch panel from false operations.
When the specified time elapses, the product's screen
backlight turns off automatically and screen lock is activated.
1 While the screen is displayed, P
■ Unlocking screen
The lock screen appears when turning the power on or the
backlight on by pressing P.
1 Swipe (flick) the screen up or down on the lock screen
❖Information
・ On the lock screen, long-touch " " and drag it to " " to
activate the camera.
Basic Operation
Key icons
The followings are the main functions of x, y, r
keys located at the bottom of the screen.
xx y
x
Back
y
Home
r
Recently
used
applications
Return to the previous screen. Close a dialog
box, menu, or the Notifications panel.
Display the Home screen.
Long-touch and drag it to " " to activate
"Google" application or drag it to " " to
activate "What's New" application.
Display recently used applications on a list and
activate or delete them from the list. Also, you
can use and set small apps.
Using the touch panel
The display of the product is a touch panel operated by
touching it with your finger.
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■ Tap/Double-tap
Tap: Gently touch a screen and then immediately release your
finger. Double tap: Touch the same position twice.
■ Long-touch
Keep touching an item with your finger.
■ Slide
While your finger is gently touching the screen, trace it to the
desired direction to move over.
■ Flick (swipe)
Operate the screen by quickly moving (flicking) your finger
up, down, right, or left.
■ Pinch
Touch the screen with two fingers and widen (pinch-out) or
narrow (pinch-in) the fingers' distance.
■ Drag
Keep touching an item or icon, trace it to the desired direction
to move.
Home screen
Home screen consists of multiple screens. Slide or flick left or
right to move to the adjacent screen. Tap y to return to the
Home screen any time.
a Home screen position
Indicates which screen of the
several Home screens you are
in.
b Widgets
c Wallpape rs
d Shortcuts (Applications)
e Media folders
f 基本機能フォルダ (Basic
functions folder)
g Application key
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Adding to Home screen/Editing Home screen
You can change wallpaper or theme of the Home screen and
add/delete/move shortcuts of applications, widgets, folders,
etc. on the Home screen.
1 Long-touch an area of the Home screen where no icons
are displayed
Alternatively, pinch-in on the Home screen.
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2 Widgets Add a widget.
Apps Add a shortcut of an
Wallpapers Album Select an image from albums
Live
Wallpapers
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Themes Set the wallpapers etc. for the
Photos Select an image from photos
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■ Adding a folder
1 From the Home screen, long-touch an icon
2 Drag the icon onto another icon
application, a setting screen,
etc.
to set as a wallpaper.
・ To set image range, adjust
cropping area by dragging,
etc.
Select a content from albums
to set as a wallpaper.
to set as a wallpaper.
Select an image to set as a
wallpaper.
・ Images displayed to the
right of "Photos"/"Live
Wallpapers" are "Xperia
Wallpaper".
Home screen or the lock
screen.
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■ Deleting shortcuts/widgets/folders
1 From the Home screen, long-touch an icon or a folder
you want to delete
2 Drag the icon or the folder to " "
To delete a folder, then tap "Delete". It also deletes
shortcuts etc. in the folder.
❖Information
・ Long-touch a shortcut, widget, or folder icon to move.
Using the Applications screen
You can call up functions from the Applications screen.
Application icons installed to the product are also displayed.
・
You may incur communication charges depending on the
function.
■ Starting an application
1 From the Home screen, [ ]
Slide or flick left or right to switch the Applications screen.
2 Tap an application to use
Some applications are stored in a folder.
■ Main applications
, Phone, Contacts Play Store
Browser , Camera, Album
Settings Maps
Calendar , Google, Voice
Search
■ Downloading applications
You can download and install applications or games, etc. by using
Google Play.
・ To use Google Play, you need to set a Google account. For
details, refer to "Setting Guide".
■ Deleting (uninstalling) applications
Before deleting installed applications, back up contents
related to the application that you want to save including data
saved in the application.
・ Some applications may not be deleted.
Knowing the status of the product
■ Status bar
The status bar is located at the top of the product screen. On the
left of the status bar, notification icons appear to inform missed
calls, new mails, operations in progress, etc., and on the right,
status icons appear to indicate the status of the product.
■ Examples of notification icon
New Gmail message
New PC mail message
New E-mail message
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New SMS/Receiving notification service message,
New Receiving notification
Talking*1/ Calling*1/ Receiving
Missed call
USB connecting
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open network available
Wi-Fi
*1 Appears when switched to another screen such as the Home screen.
■ Main status icons
, Signal level (Level 4, Out of service area)
, Data communication status (4G (LTE)
available*
, Battery level (100%, Charging)
, Silent mode (Vibration, Mute)
Airplane mode is activated
,Wi-Fi
*1 Two types of network, "LTE" can be used. "4G" appears on the
screen for either network.
The company determines which network is less busy
depending on the condition of the line to connect.
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■ Notification panel
If any notification icons are displayed, slide down the status
bar to open the Notification panel. You can check details of
notification icons or start corresponding applications.
❖Information
・ To delete a notification, tap "Clear" or flick the notification left
or right.
・
Some notifications may not be deleted depending on the content.
・ When you set screen lock to "Swipe", slide the status bar
downward to check the Notification panel without unlocking
the screen.
■ Notification LED
Notification LED informs charging prompt, battery level while
charging, missed calls, new mails, etc. by turning on or
flashing.
Status Description
Red The battery is charging when the remaining
Orange The battery is charging when the remaining
Green The battery is charging when the remaining
Flashing
red
Flashing
white
*1 Notification LED flashes while backlight is turned off or lock
screen is displayed.
❖Information
・ When the remaining battery is not sufficient for turning the
product ON, pressing P makes LED flash red three times.
・ When you start charging with the product powered off, the
notification LED turns in red. When the status of battery
appears on the display, however, the notification LED lights
in color that indicates the battery level.
battery level is 14% or lower.
battery level is 15% - 89%.
battery level is 90% or higher.
The remaining battery level is 14% or lower.
Indicates missed call, new Gmail message, new
SMS message.
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■ Checking own phone number
1 From the Home screen, [ ]X[Settings]
2 [About phone]X[Status]
The phone number of the product is shown under "My phone number".
❖Information
・ Alternatively, from the Home screen, [ ] X[Contacts]X
[Myself] to check your phone number.
■ Setting the Silent Mode
Set the ringtone volume to 0. Setting to Silent mode does not
mute sounds for shutter, playback of video or music, alarm,
etc. And adjusting the volume of ringtone & notifications or
pressing upper part of volume key cancels Silent mode.
1 P (over 1 sec)
2 []/[]
Tap " " to set mute (ringtone volume 0) and tap " " to set vibrator.
❖Information
・ Alternatively, slide the status bar downward u [Quick
settings] u [Sound] to switch the Silent mode settings.
■ Setting Airplane mode
When airplane mode is set, all wireless functions (phone,
packet communication, Wi-Fi
NFC Reader/Writer, P2P function) are turned off.
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function, Bluetooth® function,
1 P (over 1 sec) u[Airplane mode]
❖Information
・ Slide the status bar downward X Tap [Quick settings] X
"Airplane" to switch the airplane mode on or off.
Entering characters
Use software keyboard to enter characters.
To display the software keyboard, tap a character input box
on the character entry screen for adding contacts, creating a
message, etc.
■ Switching keyboards
With "XperiaTM Japanese keyboard" for Japanese input, you
can switch input types between "Keypad" and "QWERTY".
1 Tap a character input box
2 [ ] on quick toolbar
When quick toolbar is not displayed, tap " " (when the
character mode is "Alphabet"/"Numeric", tap " "/" " to
switch to "Hiragana/Kanji" then appears).
3 [Switch to QWERTY]/[Switch to keypad]
❖Information
・ Tap " " at the bottom left of the screen to hide the
software keyboard.
・ Word suggestions or direct conversion candidates for the
entered characters appear. Tap a word to enter.
・ Tap " " to delete the character before the cursor.
・ Tap " " to enter symbols, facemarks etc. from the
displayed list.
・ For details on "Xperia
input, character input box→[]→[使い方ガイド
(Operation guide)], see POBox Plus operation guide.
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Japanese keyboard" for Japanese
Troubleshooting
Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning, check
the following:
Symptom What you should check
Power is not turned
on even though P
is pressed
The power goes off Is the internal battery charged?
The power turns off
while activation
screen is displayed
The screen freezes
and the power
cannot be turned off
Is the internal battery charged?
Is P pressed for over 1 second?
Is the internal battery charged?
Open the microSD memory card/
Micro IC Card slot cover while hooking
the groove with your fingernail, press
the OFF button (RED) with a finetipped object for approximately three
secondsu release your finger after it
vibrates three times. Alternatively,
press and hold P and upper part of
volume key at the same time for
approximately three seconds, and
release your finger after it vibrates
three times.
Symptom What you should check
(Out of service
area) appears
Cannot charge the
battery (Notification
LED does not light,
the battery icon
does not change
into charging one)
Cannot operate key/
touch panel
Cannot operate
touch panel as
intended
Charging is not
complete
A message such as
"charge the battery"
appears
Is the product out of the service area
or in an area where the signal is weak?
Is the built-in antenna covered with
hand?
Is the specified charging equipment
(sold separately) attached properly?
Is the power turned on?
Is "Screen lock" set?
Turn off the power and then turn it on
again.
Are you operating with gloved hands?
Are you operating with a fingernail or
foreign object on the operating
screen?
Is the temperature of the product
raised or very low?
The battery is almost dead.
Symptom What you should check
Battery usage time
is short
The screen
backlight turns off
in a short while
The display is dark. Is "Brightness" set to dark?
Screen response is
slow when you tap
on the screen/press
the keys
Cannot recognize a
microSD memory
card
Is the battery fully charged? Charge
until the notification LED turns green.
Is the internal battery end-of-life?
Is the product used for a long period
at places where (out of range)
appears?
Is set "Sleep" period too short?
Is the proximity sensor blocked or
covered by sticker?
When a large amount of data is saved
in the product or transferring largesize data between the product and
microSD memory card, the screen
response may be delayed.
Is the microSD memory card inserted
properly?
Is the microSD memory card unmounted?
Updating Software
You can update the product to the most recent software for
optimal performance and to get the latest enhancements.
・ You are charged for data communication when connecting to
the Internet from the product by using packet communication.
・ You are recommended to back up your data before
updating software.
・ For details, visit http://www.sonymobile.co.jp/support/ or
refer to the "Instruction Manual" (Japanese) application or
"取扱説明書 (Full instruction manual)" (Japanese) available.
■ Downloading and updating software
Update files can be downloaded from the Internet web site
into the product directly.
・ Note that when Wi-Fi
packet communication takes the place automatically, which
may apply communication fees.
1 From the Home screen, [ ]X[ツール (Tool)]X[Update
Center]
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communication becomes unstable,
2 Tap "System" tabX[]
Main specifications
Display Approx. 5 inches
Weight Approx. 167 g (with internal
Dimension (W x H x T) Approx. 72 mm x 137 mm x
Continuous
call time
In Japan Approx. 1340 min.
Overseas
(GSM)
TRILUMINOS
Approx. 16.77 million colors
1,080 x 1,920 dots
battery)
10.8 mm
Approx. 800 min.
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Continuous
stand-by
time
Charging time Using Common AC Adapter (sold
Continuous Full Seg
watching time
Continuous 1Seg
viewing time
Continuous tethering
time
Wi-Fi
maximum connection
number
❖Information
・ The continuous call time, continuous stand-by time,
continuous Full Seg watching time, continuous 1Seg
viewing time and continuous tethering time may drop to less
than half depending on the battery charging status, usage
environment such as temperature, reception condition at the
location where the product is used, and the function
settings.
In Japan Approx. 640 hours (4G (LTE))
Overseas
(GSM)
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tethering
Approx. 670 hours (3G)
Approx. 710 hours
separately):
Approx. 150 min. (alone)
Approx. 160 min. (with Desktop
Holder)
Approx. 4 hours 50 min.
Approx. 6 hours 40 min.
Approx. 580 min. (4G (LTE) on
WAN)
Approx. 790 min. (3G on WAN)
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