Sony SGP312U1-W User Manual

User guide

™

Xperia

SGP321/SGP351

Tablet Z

Contents

Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide.........................................................6

Getting started...............................................................................7

Device overview..................................................................................7

Assembly............................................................................................8

Turning the device on and off .............................................................9

Setup guide......................................................................................10

Screen lock.......................................................................................10

Accounts and services......................................................................10

Getting to know your device........................................................12

Using the keys..................................................................................12

Battery..............................................................................................12

Using the touchscreen......................................................................15

Using the lockscreen.........................................................................17

Home screen....................................................................................17

Accessing and using applications......................................................20

Status and notifications.....................................................................22

Settings menu...................................................................................23

Typing text........................................................................................23

Customizing your device...................................................................26

Enhancing the sound output.............................................................28

Memory............................................................................................29

Using a headset ...............................................................................29

Internet and messaging settings........................................................30

Controlling data usage......................................................................31

Mobile network settings....................................................................31

Google Play™..............................................................................33

Getting started with Google Play™....................................................33

Downloading from Google Play™......................................................33

Clearing your application data...........................................................33

Permissions......................................................................................34

Installing applications not from Google Play™ ..................................34

Contacts ......................................................................................35

About Contacts.................................................................................35

Transferring contacts to your new device..........................................35

Contacts screen overview.................................................................37

Managing your contacts....................................................................37

Communicating with your contacts...................................................39

Sharing your contacts.......................................................................39

Backing up contacts.........................................................................39

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Messaging....................................................................................41

Using text and multimedia messaging...............................................41

Text and multimedia message options..............................................42

Google Talk™ ..................................................................................42

Email.............................................................................................44

Getting started with Email.................................................................44

Using e-mail......................................................................................45

Socialife™....................................................................................47

Using the Socialife™ application.......................................................47

"WALKMAN" application .............................................................48

About the "WALKMAN" application...................................................48

Transferring media files to your device ..............................................48

Using the "WALKMAN" application ..................................................49

Visualizer ..........................................................................................50

Getting more information about a track or artist................................50

Using My music to organize your tracks ...........................................50

Managing playlists.............................................................................52

"WALKMAN" application widget .......................................................53

Protecting your hearing.....................................................................53

Music services..............................................................................54

TrackID technology...........................................................................54

Music Unlimited™.............................................................................55

About the PlayNow™ service............................................................55

FM radio.......................................................................................56

About the FM radio...........................................................................56

Using your favorite radio channels.....................................................57

Sound settings..................................................................................57

Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™.............................................58

Camera.........................................................................................59

About the camera.............................................................................59

Using the still camera........................................................................59

Face detection..................................................................................60

Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces.................................60

Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................61

Using still camera settings.................................................................61

Using the video camera.....................................................................65

Album...........................................................................................70

About Album.....................................................................................70

Mobile BRAVIA® Engine...................................................................70

Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab ..................................70

Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab .............................71

Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................74

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Viewing online albums.......................................................................76

Movies..........................................................................................78

About Movies....................................................................................78

Using Movies....................................................................................78

Video Unlimited™........................................................................80

About Video Unlimited™...................................................................80

Renting or buying a video..................................................................80

Watching a video from Video Unlimited™..........................................81

Web browser................................................................................82

About the web browser.....................................................................82

Connectivity.................................................................................83

Connecting to wireless networks.......................................................83

Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.................................85

Using your device as a remote control...............................................87

NFC..................................................................................................87

Bluetooth™ wireless technology.......................................................89

Connecting your device to a computer..............................................91

Connecting your device to a TV set...................................................93

Screen mirroring................................................................................94

Smart Connect..................................................................................94

Synchronizing data on your device..............................................96

About synchronizing data on your device..........................................96

Synchronizing with Google™............................................................96

Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts.............96

Synchronizing with Facebook™........................................................97

Maps and locations......................................................................99

About location services.....................................................................99

Using GPS........................................................................................99

Google Maps™.................................................................................99

Using Google Maps™ to get directions...........................................100

Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................101

Calendar.........................................................................................101

Alarm clock.....................................................................................101

Support and maintenance..........................................................104

Updating your device......................................................................104

Resetting your device......................................................................105

Locking and protecting your device.................................................105

Support application.........................................................................108

Recycling your device.....................................................................108

Reference...................................................................................109

Settings overview............................................................................109

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Status and notification icons overview.............................................110

Application overview.......................................................................111

Important information.................................................................113

Important information leaflet............................................................113

Limitations to services and features.................................................113

Water resistance.............................................................................113

Legal information.............................................................................114

Index...........................................................................................116

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Xperia™ Tablet Z User guide

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Getting started

Device overview

1 Light sensor

2 Front camera

3 Speaker A

4 Speaker B

5 Charging dock connector

6 Volume key

7 Notification light

8 Power key

9 Headset jack

10 Microphone

11 Infrared sensor

12 Main camera

13 Speaker B (same as 4)

14 Port for charger/USB cable

15 Hole for attaching the charger port cover

16 SIM card slot

17 Memory card slot

18 Speaker A (same as 3)

19 NFC™ detection area

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Assembly

To insert the memory card

Do not insert a micro SIM card into the memory card slot.

1 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the bottom

side of the device, then detach the memory card cover.

2 Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-colored contacts

facing down, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a
locking sound.

3 Reattach the memory card cover.

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

To insert the micro SIM card

Do not insert the micro SIM card into the memory card slot.

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1 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the

bottom side of the device, then detach the cover.

2 Using a fingernail, pull out the micro SIM card holder.
3 Place the micro SIM card on the holder, with the gold-colored contacts on the

micro SIM card facing up.

4 Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device.
5 Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.

Inserting the micro SIM card into the device without the SIM card holder could damage your
micro SIM card or your device, and Sony does not warrant and will not be responsible for any
damages caused by such action.

Turning the device on and off

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 screen flashes.
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 .

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To turn off the device

1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2 In the options menu, tap Power off.
3 Tap OK.

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

To force the device to shut down

1 Press and hold down both the volume up key and the power key for 10 seconds.
2 After the notification light flashes three times, release the keys. The device turns off

automatically.

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 Application screen.

To access the setup guide manually

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Setup guide.

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 .

• If Tap to wake up mode is enabled, double-tap the screen.

To enable Tap to wake up mode, go to the Home screen, then tap > Settings > Display >
Tap to wake up.

To unlock the screen

• Drag up or drag down.

To lock the screen manually

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

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 Contacts, 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, chat with friends using Google Talk™, and synchronize 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™.

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Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account

Synchronize 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.

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Getting to know your device

Using the keys

Back

• Go back to the previous screen.

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

Home

• Go to the Home screen.

Task

• Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications.

Small apps launcher

• Tap to open a list of all small apps.

Small app shortcut

• Tap to launch a preselected small app.

You can create a shortcut for any small app by touching and holding a small app
icon in the small apps launcher.

Battery

Your device has an embedded battery.

Charging the battery

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

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

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To charge your device

1 Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a

computer).

3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the

USB symbol facing up. The notification light lights up when charging starts.

4 When the notification light is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the

USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outward. Make sure not to bend
the connector when removing the cable from the device.

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

Battery notification light status

Green The battery is fully charged

Flashing red The battery level is low

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

To check the battery level

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > About tablet > Status > Battery level.

Improving battery performance

The following tips can help you improve battery performance:

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

• Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the

Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections.

• Turn off Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® when you don't need these features.

• 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 customize the settings of each power saving mode.

• Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar, and

contacts) to synchronize manually. You can also synchronize automatically, but increase
the synchronization 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

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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.

Using the STAMINA mode feature

Activate the STAMINA mode feature to pause your Wi-Fi® connection, data traffic, and
several power consuming applications when your screen is inactive. You can also set up
an application 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 Tap next to STAMINA mode, then tap Activate.

To deactivate STAMINA mode

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 Tap next to STAMINA mode.

To change the settings for STAMINA mode

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 To open the settings menu, tap STAMINA mode.
4 Add or remove applications, as desired.
5 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. 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 and data traffic so that you
can reduce battery consumption.

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To activate Low battery mode

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 Tap next to Low battery mode, then tap Activate.

To deactivate Low battery mode

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 Tap next to Low battery mode.

To change the settings for Low battery mode

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 To open the settings menu, tap Low battery mode.
4 Adjust the settings as desired.
5 When you're finished, tap .

Using the touchscreen

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

When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect your
subscription and make sure only you can access content on your device.

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

To open or highlight an item

• Tap the item.

Marking options

Marked checkbox

Unmarked checkbox

Marked list option

Unmarked list option

To mark or unmark options

• Tap the relevant checkbox or list option.

Zooming

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

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To zoom

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

spread them apart (to zoom in).

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

Scrolling

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

Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.

To scroll

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

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

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To flick

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

screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop
it immediately by tapping the screen.

Sensors

Your device has a sensor that detects light. The light sensor detects the ambient light
level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly.

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 .
2 When the music player controls appear, tap .

To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen

1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 When the music player controls appear, tap or .

Home screen

You can customize your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes,
wallpaper, and other items. You can also add more panes to it. You can view content in
other panes of the Home screen by flicking left or right.

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shows which part of the Home screen you are in. You can set a pane as the main

Home screen, and add or delete a pane as necessary.

The items in the bar at the top 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.
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.
2 Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap .

To delete a pane from your Home screen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
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.

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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, 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, 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

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

Customization options

When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following
customization 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 customization options from the Home screen

• Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen and customization options

appear on the screen.

To add a shortcut to your Home screen

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
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, then drag the item to the new location.

To delete an item from the Home screen

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

To create a folder on the Home screen

1 Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies, 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, then drag the item to the folder.

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To rename a folder

1 Tap the folder to open it.
2 Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3 Enter the new folder name and tap Done.

Changing the background of your Home screen

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

To change your Home screen wallpaper

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
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.
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 open the Application screen

• From your Home screen, tap .

To browse the Application screen

• From the Application screen, flick right or left.

To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Touch and hold an application icon, 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 , 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.

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To close an application

• Press .

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

Recently used applications window

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

To open the recently used applications window

• Press .

Using small apps

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.

To close a small app

• Tap on the small app window.

To move a small app

• When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,

then move it to the desired location.

To minimize 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 add a small app

1 To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2 Tap , then tap .
3 Select the widget that you want to add as a small app.

To download a small app

1 To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2 Tap , then tap .
3 Find a small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to

complete the installation.

Application menu

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

To open a menu in an application

• While using the application, press .

A menu is not available in all applications.

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Rearranging your Application screen

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

To arrange applications on the Application screen

1 From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.
2 Tap the drop-down list on the top left of the screen and select an option.

To move an application on the Application screen

1 Open the Application screen.
2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies, then drag the item to the new location.

You can only move your applications when Own order is selected.

To uninstall an application from the Application screen

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap , all uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3 Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.

Status and notifications

The status bar in the lower right corner 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, 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®.
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. The
notification light might not work when the battery level is low.

Checking notifications and ongoing activities

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

To open the Notification panel

• Tap the status bar.

To close the Notification panel

• Press .

To open a running application from the Notification panel

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

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To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel

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

To clear the Notification panel

• From the Notification panel, tap Clear.

Setting your device from the Notification panel

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

To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel

1 Tap the status bar to open the Notification panel.
2 Tap .

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

1 Tap the status bar to open the Notification panel.
2 Tap .

Settings menu

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

To access your device settings

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings.

You can also tap the status bar on the Home screen and then 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 Delete a character before the cursor.

2 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.

3 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access

extra characters in the language.

4 Shift to the movable small keyboard.

5 Enter a space.

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6 Personalize your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized.

7 Display numbers and symbols.

All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual
device.

To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text

• Tap a text entry field.

To hide the on-screen keyboard

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

To personalise the on-screen keyboard

1 Open the on-screen keyboard, then tap .
2 Follow the instructions to personalise your on-screen keyboard, for example, mark

the Smiley key checkbox.

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

To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation

• When you enter text, turn the device sideways.

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

To enter text using the on-screen keyboard

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

• To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a

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

To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters

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

To turn on the caps lock

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

To enter numbers or symbols

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

to view more options.

To enter common punctuation marks

1 When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.
2 Select a punctuation mark from the candidate bar. The selected mark is inserted

before the space.

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

To delete characters

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

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 to the left or right to select more text.

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To edit text

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

appear.

2 Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application bar to

make your desired changes.

Application bar

1 Close the application bar

2 Select all text

3 Cut text

4 Copy text

5 Paste text

only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard.

Using the Gesture input function to write words

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

To change the Gesture input settings

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

in the status bar, then

tap next to International keyboard.

2 Tap Text input settings.
3 Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox.
4 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.

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 once to delete the entire word. Then try 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.

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.

Keyboard settings

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

To access the on-screen keyboard settings

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

tap next to International keyboard.

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in the status bar, then

To add a writing language for text input

1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap in the status bar, then

tap next to International keyboard.

2 Tap Languages > Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes.
3 Tap OK to confirm.

Text input settings

When entering text using the on-screen keyboard, 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, tap in the status bar, then

tap next to International keyboard.

2 Tap Text input settings and select the relevant settings.
3 Tap to confirm

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.

You must have a data connection on a mobile or Wi-Fi® network to use this service. Additional

charges may apply.

To enable voice input

1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap in the status bar, then

tap next to International keyboard.

2 Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.
3 Tap to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screen

keyboard.

To enter text using voice input

1 Make sure that the voice input function is enabled and that you have a working

data connection.

2 Open the on-screen keyboard.
3 If is available, tap it. If not, touch and hold the input language key, for example,

.

4 When appears, speak to enter text. When you're finished, tap again. The

suggested text appears.

5 Edit the text manually if necessary.

Customizing your device

You can adjust several device settings to suit your own needs. For example, you can

change the language, adjust the volume, or change the screen brightness.

Adjusting the volume

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

To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key

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

Adjusting the sound settings

You can adjust several sound settings. For example, you can set your device to silent

mode.

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To set your device to silent mode

1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2 In the options menu, tap . appears in the status bar.

To enable touch tones

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the Touch sounds checkbox.

To select the notification sound

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification sound.
3 Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.
4 Tap Done.

Time and date

You can change the time and date on your device.

To set the date manually

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.
4 Tap Set date.
5 Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.
6 Tap Done.

To set the time manually

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.
4 Tap Set time.
5 Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.
6 If applicable, scroll up to change am to pm, or vice versa.
7 Tap Done.

To set the time zone

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3 Tap Select time zone.
4 Select an option.

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 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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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 . Then select

the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the

language you want.

Airplane mode

In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent

disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to music,

watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your 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.

The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication

applications.

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 favorite 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.

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Using S-Force Front Surround 3D

Use S-Force Front Surround 3D technology from Sony to get the best sound from your

device for watching movies. This technology creates realistic 3D surround sound using

your device's speakers.

To use S-Force Front Surround 3D technology

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the S-Force Front Surround 3D checkbox.

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 your

device to a computer on page 91.

Using a headset

Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal

performance.

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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 Press .
4 Tap Reset to default.

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 Tap , then tap Save.

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 OK.

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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 traffic

accordingly.

You can also turn data traffic on or off by marking or unmarking the Mobile data traffic
checkbox under Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

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.

To set a data usage limit

1 Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.
2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4 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.

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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 > Service providers.
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.

To activate automatic network selection

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.
3 Tap Search mode.
4 Tap Automatic.

Turning off data traffic

You can disable all data connections over mobile networks to avoid any unwanted data

downloads and synchronizations. 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.

To turn off all data traffic

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Unmark the Mobile data traffic checkbox.

Data roaming

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 service provider for more information.

Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home network without any

notification, for example, when sending search and synchronization 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.

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Google Play™

Getting started with Google Play™

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 a

Google™ account on your device on page 45.

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.

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To clear all cache for an application

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Tap Apps.
4 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 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 third-

party 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™

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Security.
3 Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.

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Contacts

About Contacts

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 synchronize them with contacts saved in

your Google™ account, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account, or other accounts

that support synchronization. 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

®

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, 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 synchronization accounts

Your device works with popular online synchronization 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

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synchronization, see Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts on

page 96.

To synchronize contacts on your device with a synchronization account

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3 If you have already set up a synchronization 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 , then tap Import contacts > SIM card.
3 If you have set up a synchronization 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.

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 synchronization 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 that you have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and your device set

to visible.

2 When you are asked to confirm whether you want to receive the file, tap Accept.
3 To import the contact data, tap the Notification panel and then tap the file that you

received.

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.

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Contacts screen overview

1 Shortcut tabs

2 Search for contacts

3 Create a contact

4 Edit a contact's details

5 Open more options

6 Contact details display area

7 Tap a contact to view its details

8 Contact's thumbnail

9 Alphabetical index for browsing contacts

Managing your contacts

You can create, edit, and synchronize 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 synchronize your contacts with more than one account, you can join contacts on

your device to avoid duplicates.

Some synchronization 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 , then tap .
2 Tap , then tap Filter.
3 In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have

synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears

in the list.

4 When you are finished, tap Done.

To add a contact

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap .
3 If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts, select the

account to which you want to add the contact, or tap Local contact if you want

to keep the contact's information only on your device.

4 Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5 When you are finished, tap Done.

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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.

To view your communication with a contact

1 From the Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap the contact that you want to view.
3 Tap or flick through the filter items under the contact's picture.

To delete contacts

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete.
3 To delete all contacts, tap the downward arrow to open the drop-down menu,

then select Mark all.

4 Tap , then tap OK.

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 synchronize 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.

To separate linked contacts

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap the linked contact you want to edit, then tap .
3 Tap Unlink contact.
4 Tap OK.

Favorites

You can mark contacts as favorites so that you can get quick access to them from the

Contacts application.

To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite

1 From the Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites.
3 Tap .

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To view your favorite contacts

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap Favorites.

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 , then tap the bar directly under Assign to group.
3 Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact, then

tap Done.

4 Tap Done.

Communicating with your contacts

To search for a contact

1 From your Home screen, tap , then 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.

Sharing your contacts

To send your business card

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Touch and hold Myself.
3 Tap , then select a transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

To send a contact

1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Touch and hold the contact whose details you want to send.
3 Tap , then select a 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 synchronization 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 > SD card.
3 Tap OK.

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To export contacts to a SIM card

1 From your Home screen, tap , then 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.

When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to

memory limitations on SIM cards.

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Messaging

Using text and multimedia messaging

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 , then find and 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 appears there. Just drag down the
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 , then find and 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 , then select a recipient from the Contacts list. If the recipient is not 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.

In step 4, you can also tap To and enter the recipient's phone number manually.

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.

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To delete conversations

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap , then tap Delete conversations.
3 Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap >

Delete.

To save a sender's number

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap > Save.
3 Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4 Edit the contact information and tap Done.

To save a file contained in a message you receive

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap the conversation you want to open.
3 If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap

Download message.

4 Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.

To star a message

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap the conversation you want to open.
3 In the message you want to star, tap .
4 To unstar a message, tap .

To view starred messages

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap , then tap Starred messages.
3 All starred messages appear in a list.

To search for messages

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap .
3 Enter your search keywords, then tap the confirm key.

Text and multimedia message options

To change your message notification settings

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap , then tap Settings.
3 To set a notification sound, tap Notification tone and select an option.
4 For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.

To activate delivery reporting for outgoing messages

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap , then tap Settings > Notification settings.
3 Mark the Delivery report checkbox.

To view messages saved on the SIM card

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap , then tap Settings > SIM messages.

Google Talk™

You can use the Google Talk™ instant messaging application on your device to chat

with friends who also use this application.

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To start Google Talk™

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Talk.

To reply to an instant message with Google Talk™

1 When someone contacts you on Google Talk™, appears in the status bar.
2 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message and begin to chat.

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Email

Getting started with Email

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 , then tap Settings.
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.

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 Tap , then tap Settings.
4 Tap Add account.
5 Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the email

account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually.

6 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.

7 When you are finished, tap Next.

To remove an email account from your device

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Email.
3 Press , then tap Settings.
4 Select the account you want to remove.
5 Tap Delete account > OK.

Gmail™ and other Google™ services

If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application on your device to

read, write, and organize 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,

synchronize 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.

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To set up a Google™ account on your device

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3 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 e-mail

To create and send an email message

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2 If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select

the account you want to send the message from, then tap .

3 Tap To and start typing the recipient's address. Matches are displayed in a

dynamic list. Tap the relevant match or continue typing the complete email

address. To add more recipients, enter a comma (, ) or a semicolon ( ; ) and start

typing another name. To delete a recipient, tap .

4 To select an email address saved in your contacts, tap , then find and mark the

checkbox next to a recipient field. To add more than one recipient, mark the

checkboxes for the desired recipients. When you are finished, tap Done.

5 Tap Subject and enter the email subject.
6 To attach a file, tap . Select the type of file, then tap the file you want to attach

from the list that appears.

7 In the message area, enter your message text.
8 To set a priority level, press , then tap Set priority and select an option.
9 To send the email, 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 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 To download new messages, tap .

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 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.

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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 Reply

or Reply all.

4 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

Forward.

4 Tap To and enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap to select a

recipient from your contacts.

5 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 Delete.

To search for emails

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2 Tap at the top of the screen and select the account that you want to search.
3 Tap .
4 Enter your search text, then tap on your keyboard.
5 The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email that you want to

open.

To change search options, tap and select a different option.

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 Tap beside Out of office so that changes to .
6 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.
8 Tap OK to confirm.

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Socialife™

Using the Socialife™ application

Use the Socialife™ application from Sony to get your favorite 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

color 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.

To open the Socialife™ application

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap .

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"WALKMAN" application

About the "WALKMAN" application

Get the most out of your "WALKMAN" application. Listen to and organize 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.

"WALKMAN" application overview

1 Browse the music

2 Album art (if available)

3 Search all tracks saved on your device

4 Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins on Google Play™

5 Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward

6 Total time length of the track

7 Play/Pause button

8 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind

9 Elapsed time of current track

10 Progress indicator – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind

Transferring media files to your device

Before using the "WALKMAN" application, it's a good idea to transfer all your favorite

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.

See Connecting your device to a computer on page 91 for more general information

about connecting your device to a computer and transferring files.

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Using the "WALKMAN" application

To play audio content

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 In My music, select a music category and browse to the track that you want to

open.

3 Tap a track to play it.

You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Please verify that you have

necessary rights in material that you intend to share.

To change tracks

• When a track is playing, tap or .

• When a track is playing, swipe the album art left or right.

To pause a track

• Tap .

To fast forward and rewind music

• Touch and hold or .

You can also drag the progress indicator marker right or left.

To adjust the audio volume

• Press the volume key.

To improve the sound quality using the equalizer

1 When the "WALKMAN" application is open, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Sound enhancements.
3 To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down. To

adjust the sound automatically, tap and select a style.

To turn on the surround sound feature

1 When the "WALKMAN" application is open, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Sound enhancements > Surround sound (VPT).
3 Select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.

To view the current play queue

• While a track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap .

To minimize 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, tap the to open the recently used

applications window.

2 Tap the track title to open the "WALKMAN" application.

To delete a track

1 In My music, browse to the track that you want to delete.
2 Touch and hold the track title, then tap Delete.

You can also delete albums this way.

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To send a track

1 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™.

Visualizer

The Visualizer 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 Visualizer

1 In the "WALKMAN" application, tap .
2 Tap Visualizer.

Tap to switch to full screen view.

To change the background theme

1 In the "WALKMAN" application, tap .
2 Tap Visualizer.
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 you are

listening to by tapping the infinite button .

You can tap the infinite button in the "WALKMAN" application to get more

information about a track's artist and related content. Such information includes:

• Music videos on YouTube™

• Artist info on Wikipedia

• Lyrics on Google

• Karaoke videos on YouTube™

• Extension searches on the web

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 organize your tracks

My music gets 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.

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Overview of My music

1 Browse audio by track

2 Go back to the current track

3 Browse by album

4 Browse your music by artist

5 Browse all playlists

6 Picture of the currently playing artist (if available)

7 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services

8 Categorize your music using SensMe™ channels

9 Browse your favorite playlists

To add a shortcut to a track

1 In My music, tap , , or , then browse to the track for which you want to

create a shortcut.

2 Touch and hold the track title.
3 Tap Add as shortcut. The shortcut now appears in the My music main view.

To rearrange shortcuts

• In My music, touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies, then drag the item to a

new location.

To delete a shortcut

• In My music, touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies, then drag the item to .

You can't delete the following tabs: Songs, Albums, Artists, Playlists, Music Unlimited,

Friends' music and SensMe™ channels.

To update your music with the latest information

1 In My music, tap .
2 Tap Download music info > Start. Your device searches online and downloads

the latest available album art and track information for your music.

The SensMe™ channels application is activated when you download music information.

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Categorizing your music using SensMe™ channels

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 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 and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a 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 > .

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. For more information, see Connecting your

device to a computer on page 91.

To create your own playlists

1 In My music, to add an artist, album or a track to a playlist, touch and hold the

name of the artist or the title of the album or track.

2 In the menu that opens, tap Add to playlist > Create new playlist.
3 Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.

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.

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To play your own playlists

1 In My music, tap .
2 Under Playlists, tap a playlist.
3 Tap a track to play it.

To remove a track from a playlist

1 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 appears, tap OK to dismiss the warning.

Every time you restart your device, the media volume is automatically set to a moderate level.

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Music services

TrackID technology

Identifying music using TrackID technology

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 When the TrackID™ application is open, hold your device toward the music

source.

2 Tap . If the track is recognized by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on

the screen.

To return to the TrackID™ start screen, press .

To view TrackID™ charts

1 When the TrackID™ application is open, 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 > Regions.
3 Select a country or region.

Using TrackID™ technology results

Track information appears when the TrackID™ application recognizes a track. You can

select to purchase the track or share it using email, or a social networking service. You

can also get more information about the track's artist.

To buy a track using TrackID™ technology

1 When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.
2 In the track information screen, tap .
3 Follow the instructions on your device to complete your purchase.

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 When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.
2 Tap , then select a sharing method.
3 Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure.

To view the artist information for a track

1 When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.
2 Tap Artist Info.

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To delete a track from the track history

1 When the TrackID™ application is open, tap History, then tap a track title.
2 In the track information screen, tap , then tap Delete.
3 Tap Yes.

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.

To download a PlayNow item to your device

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap PlayNow™.
3 Find an item you want to download by browsing categories, or by using the

search function.

4 Tap the item to view its details.
5 Click “Buy now!” to start the purchase process. After your purchase has been

validated, you can start to download your content.

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FM radio

About the FM radio

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 favorites. 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 left or right along the frequency band.

• Drag the tuning dial right or left.

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 Visualizer.
3 Select an option.

FM radio overview

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1 Favorites list

2 Launch the TrackID™ music recognition application

3 Radio on/off button

4 View menu options

5 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel

6 A saved favorite channel

7 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel

8 Tuning dial

9 Save or remove a channel as a favorite

10 Tuned frequency

11 Switch between speaker or headphone mode

Using your favorite radio channels

You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favorites. By using

favorites you can quickly return to a radio channel.

To save a channel as a favorite

1 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a

favorite.

2 Tap .
3 Enter a name and select a color for the channel, then press Save.

To remove a channel as a favorite

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 favorites 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 and tap Play in
headphones.

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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.

Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™

Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your device's FM

radio.

To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™

1

While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap .

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 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.

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Camera

About the camera

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 Front camera

2 View photos and videos

3 Take photos or record video clips

4 Switch between front and main camera

5 Go back a step or exit the camera

6 Display all settings

7 Zoom in or out

8 Main camera screen

9 Camera setting icons

To open the camera

• From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .

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 touching the screen

1 Activate the camera.
2 To display all settings, tap .
3 Tap Touch capture and select On if it is not already selected.
4 Point the camera toward the subject.
5 To activate auto focus, touch and hold a spot on the screen. When the focus

frame turns blue, lift your finger to take the photo.

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To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button

1 Activate the camera.
2 Point the camera toward 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, tap the on-screen camera button . 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 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 Delete to confirm.

Face detection

You can use face detection to bring an off-center 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 Tap the frame you want to select for focus. Do not tap if you want the camera to

select focus automatically.

3 A yellow frame shows which face is in focus. Tap the screen to take the photo.

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.

To turn on Smile Shutter™

1 Activate the camera.
2 To display all settings, tap .
3 Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level.

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To take a photo using Smile Shutter™

1 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, tap the screen 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 appear, geotagging is turned off.

To turn on geotagging

1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap , then tap Geotagging > On.
3 Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.
4 Check the options that you want to select under Location services.
5 After you confirm your settings, press to return to the camera screen.
6 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 customize 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 canceled.

Still camera settings overview

Superior auto

Optimize 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.

Picture effect

Apply effects to photos.

Scene selection

Use a preprogrammed scene type to quickly set the camera for common situations.

Sweep Panorama

Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just tap the screen and move the camera
steadily from one side to the other.

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Resolution

Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo

with a higher resolution requires more memory.

3264×2448(4:3)

8 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non­widescreen displays or print in high resolution.

3104×2328(4:3)

7 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non­widescreen displays or print in high resolution.

3104×1746(16:9)

5 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non­widescreen displays or print in high resolution.

1632×1224(4:3)

2 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non­widescreen displays.

1920×1080(16:9)

2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on
widescreen displays.

640×480(4:3)

VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.

7MP is the maximum resolution available when photos are taken using Superior auto mode,

when HDR is turned on in Normal mode, or when Scenes is selected in Backlight correction

HDR) mode.

The 8MP 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).

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.

On (10 sec.)

Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

On (2 sec.)

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.

Launch and capture

After you drag inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured.

Launch only (still camera)

After you drag inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.

Launch and record video

After you drag inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording.

Launch only (video camera)

After you drag inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.

Off

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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 autofocus

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 autofocus

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.

Exposure value

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 color balance according to the lighting conditions.

Auto

Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.

Incandescent

Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.

Fluorescent

Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting.

Daylight

Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.

Cloudy

Adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

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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.

Center

Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image.

Average

Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.

Spot

Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of image you want to capture.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

Image stabilizer

When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer 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.

Preview

You can choose to preview the photo just after you have taken or the video you have

recorded.

Unlimited

The preview of the photo or video appears after you have taken.

5 seconds

The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you have taken.

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3 seconds

The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you have taken.

Off

The photo or video has been saved after you have taken, no preview appears.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

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 whether 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 by tapping the screen

1 Activate the camera.
2 Point the camera toward the subject.
3 Tap to start recording.
4 Tap to stop recording.

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 Delete to confirm.

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Using the 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 you want to adjust, then make your changes.

To customize 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 canceled.

Video camera settings overview

Scenes

The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using

preprogrammed 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.

Sports

Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes 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.

Full HD

Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920×1080 pixels.

HD 720p

HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.

VGA

VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels.

MMS

Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is
limited to fit in a multimedia message.

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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 sec.)

Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.

On (2 sec.)

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.

Launch and capture

After you drag inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured.

Launch only (still camera)

After you drag inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.

Launch and record video

After you drag inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording.

Launch only (video camera)

After you drag inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.

Off

Focus 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 autofocus

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.

Video HDR

Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong back

light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. Video HDR compensates for the loss of

detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.

White balance

The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions.

Auto

Adjust the color balance automatically to the lighting conditions.

Incandescent

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Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.

Fluorescent

Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting.

Daylight

Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.

Cloudy

Adjust the color 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.

Center

Adjust the exposure to the center 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.

Image stabilizer

When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps

you by compensating for small movements of the hand.

Geotagging

Tag videos with details of where you took them.

On

When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to videos when you take
them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. For geotags to be
added to a video, the location must be determined before you take the video. 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 video.

Microphone

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 whether 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.

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SD card

Photos or videos are saved on the SD card.

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Album

About Album

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 favorite 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 91.

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.

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.

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Overview of Pictures tab

1 Grid view of photos and videos.

2 View menu options.

3 Scroll up or down to view content.

4 Tap a photo or video to view it.

5 The date and number of items in the group below.

To view photos and videos in grid view

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 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.

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.

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Overview of My albums tab

1 View photos and videos on Facebook™.

2 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service.

3 View photos and videos in Picasa™.

4 View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera.

5 View your photos in globe mode.

6 View your photos on a map.

7 View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card.

8 View all photos with faces.

9 View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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• 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 Categorizing your music using SensMe™
channels on page 52.

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 >

Use as.

2 Select an option from the list that appears.
3 Follow the relevant steps to use the photo.

To edit a photo

• 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 done, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo viewer.

When a photo is geotagged, appears along with location information. You can tap this icon
to view the photo on a map.

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To delete a photo

1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap >

Delete.

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.

To delete a video

1 In Album, find the video you want to delete.
2 Touch and hold the video to activate selection mode. The frame of the video

thumbnail turns blue when it is selected.

3 Tap > Delete, then tap OK.

Viewing your photos on a map

If you download or copy geotagged photos to your device, you can view these photos

on a map that shows the location where they were taken. Geotagged photos are photos

that contain location-specific information. If photos are not already geotagged, you can

geotag them manually in Album.

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Overview of Maps tab

1 Search a location on the map.

2 View menu options.

3 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location.

4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map.

5 Thumbnails 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 to view the photo on the map.

To view geotagged photos on a globe in Album

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Album > My albums > Globe.
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 from the camera application, you can touch the screen to
display the toolbars, then tap to view the photo on the map.

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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 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.

Overview of online services

1 Active online service.

2 Name of online album.

3 Number of items in the online album.

4 Refresh.

5 View menu options.

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To view photos from online services in Album

1 Make sure you are signed in to the online service that you want to use, for

example, Facebook™.

2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Album > My albums.
4 Tap the desired online service.
5 Tap Connect. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service

are displayed.

6 Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album.
7 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™.

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Movies

About Movies

Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve

downloaded to 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 Album, not in Movies. .

Overview of Movies

1 All video categories available on your device.

2 Browse all movies.

3 Open the Video Unlimited™ application.

4 Browse content on other connected DLNA Certified™ devices.

5 View menu options.

6 View the content for a selected video category.

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.

To share a video

1 When a video is playing, tap , 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.

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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 Tap , then make sure that the Get video details checkbox is marked.
4 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 , then find and tap Movies > .
3 Tap Throw, then select a device from the list.
4 Select the video that you want to play.

To change the sound settings while a video is playing

1 While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2 Tap , then tap Sound settings.
3 Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate.
4 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.
4 Tap Delete again to confirm.

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Video Unlimited™

About Video Unlimited™

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:

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Downloading of video is completed

Downloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your device is
connected to a Wi-Fi® network, and that you have enough free space on your

memory card.

Downloading of video is ongoing

Downloading is paused

Confirmation of successful purchase

Rental countdown period has started

Watching a video from Video Unlimited™

You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony™ device that are

connected to your Video Unlimited™ account.

Video menu overview

When you watch a video from Video Unlimited™, you can open a menu to get the

following options:

Delete the current video

View information about the current video

Change the audio language

Change the language of subtitles, or remove subtitles

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Web browser

About the web browser

The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes preinstalled 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.

Google Chrome™ is not available in all markets.

To open the web browser

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap .

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Connectivity

Connecting to wireless networks

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 organization 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 and secured networks are 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. is displayed in the status bar

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.
4 To connect to a Wi-Fi® network, tap the network name.

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To add a Wi-Fi® network manually

1 Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on.
2 From the Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi .
4 Tap .
5 Enter the Network SSID for the network.
6 Tap the Security field to select a security type.
7 If required, enter a password.
8 Tap Save.

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.

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 traveling.

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 organization.

To add a VPN

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3 Tap Add VPN profile.
4 Select the type of VPN to add.
5 Enter your VPN settings.
6 Tap Save.

To connect to a virtual private network

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3 In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to.
4 Enter the required information.
5 Tap Connect.

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To disconnect from a VPN

1 Tap the status bar to open the Notification panel.
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 , then find and tap Movies > Devices.
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.

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.

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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 server

settings. If you close the Media server view, the function stays running in the background.

To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and 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.

To set access permissions for a pending device

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and 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.

To change the name of a registered device

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and 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.

To change the access level of a registered device

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and 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.

To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap My music to open the music library.
3 Press , then tap Media server.
4 Tap .

Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device

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.

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To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device

1 Ensure 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 and select a DMR device to

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 your device. 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 Tap and select a DMR device to share your content with. The track plays

automatically on the device that you select.

6 To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select your device. The track

stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.

Using your device as a remote control

Use the Remote control application to control other devices from a distance. For

example, you can use your device to control a TV, a Set-Top Box (STB), a DVD player/

recorder, or a Blu-ray™ player/recorder. The Remote control application in your device

uses infrared wireless technology. Because this technology has a short range, you need

to hold your device close to the device that you want to control remotely.

Before using the Remote control application

Before you can use your device to control other devices remotely, you must first add

such devices in the Remote control application.

To add a device

1 Make sure the infrared beam transmitter on your device is pointing at the infrared

beam receiver on the device that you want to control. Also make sure that both

devices close to each other.

2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3 Tap Add device.
4 Select the device type and manufacturer, then tap Next. If the device type and

manufacturer are not listed, tap Manual setup, then select the desired option

manually and tap Next.

5 When you are finished, tap Finish.

To edit the information for a device

1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Touch and hold the name of the device that you want to edit, then tap Edit

device information.

3 Edit the desired information.
4 When you are finished, tap Done.

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

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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 centimeter, 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.

To turn on the NFC function

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More….
3 Mark the NFC checkbox.

NFC detection area

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 , then 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 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.

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 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.

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To share a photo or video 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 photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen, tap , then

find and tap Album.

3 Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
4 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection

areas touch each other. When the devices connect, they play a short sound. A

thumbnail of the photo or video appears.

5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6 When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the

receiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device.

You can also use NFC to share a video from the Movies application.

To share a web address with another device using NFC

1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both

screens are active.

2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 To open the web browser, find and tap .
4 Load the web page that you want to share.
5 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection

areas touch each other. When the devices connect, they play a short sound. A

thumbnail of the web page appears.

6 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7 When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the

receiving device.

Bluetooth™ wireless technology

Use the Bluetooth™ function to send files to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices, or to

connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your device and

create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as

computers, handsfree accessories, phones, and tablets. Bluetooth™ connections work

better when the connecting devices are within a range of 10 meters (33 feet), with no

solid objects in between. In some cases, you have to manually pair your device with

other Bluetooth™ devices.

Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth™ devices can vary.

To turn on the Bluetooth™ function and make your device visible

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth™ function.
4 Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth™ devices appear.
5 Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.

To adjust your device's visibility time to other Bluetooth™ devices

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3 Press and select Visibility timeout.
4 Select an option.

Naming your device

You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have

turned on the Bluetooth™ function and your device is set to visible.

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To give your device a name

1 Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is turned on.
2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
4 Tap and select Rename tablet.
5 Enter a name for your device.
6 Tap Rename.

Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device

When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your

device to a Bluetooth™ headset or a Bluetooth™ car kit and use these other devices to

share music.

Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth™ device, your device remembers this

pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth™ device, you may need to enter a

passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does not

work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth™ device to get the device passcode.

You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously

paired Bluetooth™ device.

Some Bluetooth™ devices, for example, most Bluetooth™ headsets, require you to both pair

and connect with the other device.

You can pair your device with several Bluetooth™ devices, but you can only connect to one

Bluetooth™ profile at the same time.

To pair your device with another Bluetooth™ device

1 Make sure that the device you want to pair your device with has the Bluetooth™

function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.

2 From the Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth™ devices appear in a

list.

4 Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your device.
5 Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices.

Your device and the Bluetooth™ device are now paired.

To connect your device to another Bluetooth™ device

1 If you are connecting to a Bluetooth device that requires you to first pair your

device before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your device with that

device.

2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
4 Tap the Bluetooth™ device to which you want to connect your device.

To unpair a Bluetooth™ device

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3 Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device you want to unpair.
4 Tap Unpair.

Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology

Use Bluetooth technology to share items with other Bluetooth™ compatible devices,

such as phones or computers. You can send and receive the following kinds of items:

• Photos and videos

• Music and other audio files

• Web pages

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To send items using Bluetooth™

1 Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth™ function is turned on and that the

device is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.

2 Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to

send, and scroll to the item.

3 Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may

need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press . Other

ways to send an item may exist.

4 Select Bluetooth.
5 Turn on Bluetooth™, if you are asked to do so.
6 Tap the name of the receiving device.
7 Receiving device: If asked, accept the connection.
8 Sending device: If asked, confirm the transfer to the receiving device.
9 Receiving device: Accept the incoming item.

To receive items using Bluetooth™

1 Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and that your device is visible to

other Bluetooth™ devices. The sending device can now start sending data to your

device.

2 If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested

passcode.

3 When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar

upward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.

4 Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
5 To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar upwards.
6 To open a received item, drag the status bar upward and tap the relevant

notification.

To view files you have received using Bluetooth™

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3 Press and select Show received files.

Connecting your device to a computer

Connect your device to a computer and start transferring pictures, music, and other file

types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless

technology.

When you connect your device to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted to

install the PC Companion application on your computer. PC Companion helps you

access additional computer applications to transfer and organize media files, update

your device, synchronize device content, and more.

You might not be able to transfer some copyright-protected material between your device and

a computer.

Transferring and handling content using a USB cable

Use a USB cable connection between a computer and your device for easy transfer and

management of your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can drag and drop

content between your device and the computer, or between your device's internal

storage and SD card, using the computer's file explorer.

If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files to your device, it's best to

use the Media Go™ application on your computer. Media Go™ converts media files so

that you can use them on your device.

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To transfer content between your device and computer using a USB cable

1 Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable. Internal storage & SD

card connected appears in the status bar on the screen of your device.

2 Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait until

your device's internal storage and your SD card appear as external disks in

Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.

3 Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the

computer.

To transfer content between internal storage and an SD card via USB

1 Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable. Internal storage & SD

card connected appears in the status bar on the screen of your device.

2 Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait until

your device's internal storage and your SD card appear as external disks in

Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.

3 Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between the device's internal storage

and the SD card.

To transfer files directly from internal storage to an SD card in the device

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card.
3 Mark the file types you want to transfer to the SD card.
4 Tap Transfer.

The direct transfer method means that a USB cable connection to a computer is not
necessary.

Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi

®

You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices, such as a

computer, using a Wi-Fi® connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair the two

devices. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files between your

device and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on the computer.

Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your device.

In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports Media transfer,
for example, a computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® 7.

To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode

1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled

by default.

2 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3 Computer: Once the name of your device appears on the screen, click Network

configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer.

4 When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.

The above instructions only work if Windows® 7 is installed on your computer and the

computer is connected to a Wi-Fi® Access Point via a network cable.

To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode

1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled

by default.

2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity.
4 Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices.
5 Tap Connect.

Make sure the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.

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To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity.
3 Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under Trusted devices.
4 Tap Disconnect.

To remove a pairing with another device

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity.
3 Tap the paired device that you want to remove.
4 Tap Forget.

PC Companion

PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features

and services which help you transfer music, video and pictures to and from your device.

You can also use PC Companion to update your device and get the latest software

version available. The installation files for PC Companion are saved on your device and

the installation is launched from the device when you connect it to a computer via USB

cable.

You need an internet-connected computer running one of the following operating

systems to use the PC Companion application:

• Microsoft® Windows® 7

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®

• Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)

To start PC Companion

1 Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
2 Open the PC Companion application on the PC, then click Start to open one of

the features you want to use.

Media Go™

The Media Go™ computer application helps you transfer and manage media content in

your device and computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PC

Companion application.

You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application:

• Microsoft® Windows® 7

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®

• Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher

To transfer content using the Media Go™ application

1 Connect your device to a computer using a supported USB cable.
2 Device: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears.
3 Computer: Open the PC Companion application on the PC first. In

PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some

cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™ to install.

4 Using Media Go™, drag and drop files between your computer and device.

Connecting your device to a TV set

Connect your device to a TV set and start viewing content saved in your device on a

larger screen. When you connect your device to the TV set, the TV launcher application

opens. This application helps you to play media files from your device on TVs and other

devices.

You may have to purchase an MHL cable separately.

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To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input

1

Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable.

appears in your device's

status bar after a connection is established.

2 The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to view

your media files on the TV.

To view content from your device on a TV which supports HDMI™ input

1 Connect your device to an MHL-HDMI adaptor, and connect the adaptor to a

USB power supply.

2

Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI™ cable. appears in your device's

status bar after a connection is established.

3 The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to view

your media files on the TV.

To view help about using the TV remote control

1 While your device is connected to the TV set, drag the status bar downward to

open the Notification panel.

2 Tap MHL connected.

You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel.

To disconnect your device from the TV set

• Disconnect the MHL™ cable or the MHL-HDMI adaptor from your device.

Screen mirroring

Use Screen mirroring to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display

without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless

connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favorite photos

from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from

your device via the TV's speakers.

Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the

functionality described above to work. If your TV does not support screen mirroring, you need

to purchase a wireless display adapter separately.

When using screen mirroring, the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there

is interference from other Wi-Fi® networks.

To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen

1 Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen

mirroring function.

2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Screen mirroring.
4 Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select a device.

When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.

Smart Connect

About Smart Connect

Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you

connect or disconnect an accessory. You can also use it to set a specific action or a

group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day.

For example, when you connect your headset or headphones, you can set an event so

that the following actions are launched on your device:

• Between 7am and 9am, when you commute to work, the "WALKMAN" application

starts, and the web browser opens the morning paper.

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• On the way back from work, the FM radio starts, and a notes app with your shopping list

opens.

To start the Smart Connect application

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Smart Connect.

To create a Smart Connect event

1 Start the Smart Connect application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the first

time, tap OK to close the introduction screen.

2 On the Events tab, tap .
3 Give the event a name, then tap Create.
4 Under When, add either an accessory or a time interval, or both.
5 Under Do this, add what you want to happen in your device.
6 Under At the end, add what you want to happen when you disconnect the

accessory or when the time interval comes to an end. If both these conditions are

set, the actions start either when you disconnect the accessory, or when the time

interval comes to an end.

7 To save the event, press .

To add a Bluetooth™ accessory, you have to first pair it with your device.

To edit a Smart Connect event

1 Start the Smart Connect application.
2 On the Events tab, tap an event.
3 If the event is switched off, tap .
4 Adjust the settings as desired.
5 To save the event, press .

To delete an incorrect entry, touch and hold the entry and then tap Delete.

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Synchronizing data on your device

About synchronizing data on your device

You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device

from multiple email accounts, synchronization services, and other kinds of accounts,

depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronizing your device with

other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.

You can:

• access your Gmail™ , Google Calendar™, Google™ contacts, Google™ Chrome™

bookmarks, and other Google services you use.

• access your corporate email, contacts, and calendar applications.

• access your Facebook™ contacts, calendar, albums, and other services you use.

Synchronizing with Google™

Synchronize your device with different Google™ services to keep your information up to

date, regardless of which device you're using your Google™ account from. For example,

you can synchronize your contacts, Gmail™, calendar, and web browser data.

To set up a Google™ account for synchronization

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3 Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you

already have an account.

4 Tap your newly created Google™ account, then tap the items that you want to

synchronize.

To synchronize manually with your Google™ account

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Google.
3 Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronize.
4 Press , then tap Sync now.

To remove a Google™ account

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Google.
3 Tap the Google™ account you want to remove from the accounts list.
4 Press , then tap Remove account.
5 Tap Remove account again to confirm.

Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts

Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments, and contacts directly

from your device. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a computer.

After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts

applications.

For you to access the functionality described above, your corporate information must be

stored on a Microsoft® Exchange server.

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To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.
3 Enter your corporate email address and password.
4 Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure

occurs, contact your corporate network administrator for more information.

5 Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.
6 Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and

calendar entries.

7 If desired, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to

control certain security features on your device. For example, you can allow your

corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption.

8 When the setup is done, enter a name for the corporate account.

To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar, and contacts

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Email, then tap .
3 Tap Settings and select a corporate account.
4 Change the desired settings.

To set a synchronization interval for a corporate account

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Email, then tap .
3 Tap Settings and select a corporate account.
4 Tap Check frequency and select an interval option.

To remove a corporate account

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Exchange ActiveSync, then select the corporate account.
3 Tap , then tap Remove account.
4 Tap Remove account again to confirm.

Synchronizing with Facebook™

There are two ways to use Facebook™ on your device. You can use the standard

Facebook application to access your online Facebook account, or you can synchronize

your Facebook account with your device and share content between Facebook™ and a

range of other applications. For example, you can share music in the "WALKMAN"

application on your device via Facebook. To synchronize your device with Facebook, you

must first set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account — a solution developed by Sony

to enable easy integration.

To set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account on your device

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Add account > Xperia™ with Facebook.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your Facebook™ account, or create

a new account.

To synchronize manually with an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook.
3 Select the account that you want to synchronize.
4 Press , then tap Sync now.

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To remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account

When you remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account from your device, the associated

online Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer.

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook.
3 Select the account that you want to remove.
4 Press , then tap Remove account.
5 Tap Remove account again to confirm.

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Maps and locations

About location services

Use your device to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wireless

networks. Enable the wireless networks option if you only need your approximate

location, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view of the

sky, enable the GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connection is weak,

you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found.

Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to

navigational services.

Using GPS

Your device has a global positioning system (GPS) receiver that uses satellite signals to

calculate your location.

When you use features that require the GPS receiver to find your location, make sure you have

a clear view of the sky.

To enable GPS

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Location services.
3 Mark the GPS satellites checkbox.

Getting the best performance

The first time you use the GPS it can take 5 to 10 minutes for your location to be found.

To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the sky. Stand still and don't

cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). The GPS signals can pass

through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as buildings and

mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move to another location.

Google Maps™

Track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detailed

directions to your destination. Before taking trips, you can download and save maps to

your memory card to avoid high roaming costs.

The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Internet connection. You may incur data

connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device. Contact your network

operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every

market, country, or region.

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To use Google Maps™

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Maps.

If you want to use Google Maps™, you have to enable one of the location methods available

under Settings > Location services.

To learn more about Google Maps™

• When you use Google Maps™, tap , then tap Help.

Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude™

Join Google Latitude™ to view your friends’ locations on maps and share your location

and other information with them.

Using Google Maps™ to get directions

Use the Google Maps™ application to get directions when you travel by foot, public

transportation, or car. You can add a shortcut to a destination on your Home screen to

get quick directions from wherever you are.

When you view a map, you make an Internet connection, and data is transferred to your

device. So it's a good idea to download and save maps to your device before you take a

trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs.

Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services.

Using the Navigation application

Use the Navigation application in your device to get turn-by-turn instructions on how to

get places. The directions are both spoken and displayed on the screen.

The Navigation application may not be available in every market.

To start Navigation

1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Navigation.

Using the Wisepilot™ application

Get turn-by-turn voice instructions on how to get places. You can also manage your trips

and share routes and locations with friends via SMS, Twitter™, or Facebook™.

Wisepilot™ may not be available in every market.

To start Wisepilot™

1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Wisepilot for XPERIA™.

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