Sony ST23a User Guide

User guide

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Important information.....................................................................6

Android™ – what and why?...........................................................7

Applications........................................................................................7

Getting started...............................................................................8

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

Turning the phone on and off ...........................................................10

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

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

Accounts and services......................................................................11

Getting to know your phone.........................................................12

Phone overview.................................................................................12

Using the keys..................................................................................13

Battery..............................................................................................13

Using the touchscreen......................................................................16

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

Notification light for social networking services .................................20

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

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

Phone settings menu........................................................................23

Typing text........................................................................................24

Keyboard and Phonepad settings.....................................................27

Customizing your phone...................................................................27

Memory............................................................................................30

Using a headset with your phone......................................................31

Internet and messaging settings........................................................31

Controlling data usage......................................................................32

Mobile network settings....................................................................33

Calling..........................................................................................35

Emergency calls................................................................................35

Call handling.....................................................................................35

Voicemail..........................................................................................36

Multiple calls.....................................................................................37

Conference calls...............................................................................37

Call settings......................................................................................38

Contacts ......................................................................................40

Transferring contacts to your new phone..........................................40

Contacts screen overview.................................................................42

Managing your contacts....................................................................42

Communicating with your contacts...................................................44

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Sharing your contacts.......................................................................44

Backing up contacts.........................................................................45

Messaging....................................................................................46

Using text and multimedia messaging...............................................46

Text and multimedia message options..............................................47

E-mail...........................................................................................48

Using e-mail......................................................................................48

Using email accounts........................................................................50

Gmail™ and other Google™ services ...............................................51

Google Talk™ ..............................................................................52

Getting started with Google Play™..............................................53

Downloading from Google Play™......................................................53

Clearing your application data...........................................................53

Permissions......................................................................................54

Installing applications not from Google Play™ ..................................54

PlayNow™ service.......................................................................55

Before you download content...........................................................55

Downloading from the PlayNow™ service.........................................55

Getting organized.........................................................................56

Calendar...........................................................................................56

Alarm clock.......................................................................................56

Scanning with the NeoReader™ application...............................59

NeoReader™ application menu overview..........................................59

Synchronizing data on your phone..............................................60

Synchronizing with Google™............................................................60

Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar and contacts..............61

Synchronizing with Facebook™........................................................62

Synchronizing using SyncML™.........................................................62

Connecting to wireless networks.................................................64

Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................64

Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................66

Web browser................................................................................68

Browsing the web.............................................................................68

Navigating web pages.......................................................................68

Managing bookmarks.......................................................................69

Managing text and images................................................................71

Multiple windows..............................................................................71

Downloading from the web...............................................................72

Browser settings...............................................................................72

Music............................................................................................74

Protecting your hearing.....................................................................74

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Copying media files to your memory card .........................................74

Using the WALKMAN player .............................................................74

Identifying music using TrackID technology................................79

Using TrackID™ technology results...................................................79

Using the FM radio.......................................................................81

FM radio overview.............................................................................81

Using your favorite radio channels.....................................................81

Making a new search for radio channels............................................82

Switching the radio sound between devices......................................82

Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™.............................................82

Sharing the details of music you like on Facebook™.........................82

Taking photos and recording videos............................................84

Camera controls overview.................................................................84

Using the still camera........................................................................84

Using the video camera.....................................................................90

Viewing photos and videos in Album...........................................93

Album tab overview...........................................................................93

Viewing photos and videos saved in the phone ................................93

Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................96

Viewing your online albums...............................................................98

Playing video clips in Movies.......................................................99

Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices........................100

Preparing to play phone content on DLNA Certified™ devices........100

Playing phone content on other DLNA Certified™ devices..............101

Bluetooth™ wireless technology...............................................102

Naming your phone.........................................................................102

Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device..........................................102

Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology.............103

Connecting your phone to a computer......................................104

Transferring and handling content using a USB cable......................104

Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®...................104

PC Companion...............................................................................105

Media Go™ ...................................................................................105

Using location services to find your position.............................107

Using GPS......................................................................................107

Google Maps™...............................................................................108

Using Google Maps™ to get directions...........................................108

Locking and protecting your phone...........................................109

IMEI number...................................................................................109

SIM card protection........................................................................109

Setting a screen lock.......................................................................110

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Updating your phone.................................................................112

Updating your phone wirelessly.......................................................112

Updating your phone using a USB cable connection.......................112

Phone settings overview............................................................114

Status and notification icons overview......................................116

Status icons....................................................................................116

Notification icons.............................................................................116

Application overview..................................................................118

User support..............................................................................120

Troubleshooting.........................................................................121

My phone is not working as expected.............................................121

Resetting the phone........................................................................121

I cannot charge the phone..............................................................121

No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging.......121

The battery performance is low.......................................................121

My wired headset does not work....................................................122

I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer,

when using a USB cable.................................................................122

I cannot use Internet-based services...............................................122

Error messages...............................................................................122

Recycling your phone................................................................123

Legal information........................................................................124

Index...........................................................................................125

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Important information

Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone.

Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112. Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.

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Android™ – what and why?

Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customize them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™ you can download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate applications on your Android™ phone with other applications and with online services that you use. For example, you can back up your phone contacts, access your different email accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your appointments, and engage in social networking.

Android™ phones are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available and your phone supports this new software, you can update your phone to get new features and the latest improvements.

Your Android™ phone is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you first start your phone. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in Android™.

New software releases may not be compatible with all phones.

Applications

An application is a phone program that helps you perform a task. For example, there are applications to make calls, take photos and download more applications.

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Getting started

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Assembly

To remove the battery cover

• Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening on the bottom side of the phone,

between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly.

Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone.

To remove the battery

1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Place the tip of your finger into the opening on the bottom side of the battery and

lift up the battery.

To insert the memory card and the SIM card

Do not insert an incompatible SIM card, for example, a micro SIM card, in the SIM card slot. Doing so could permanently damage your SIM card or your phone.

• Turn off your phone and remove the back cover, then insert the memory card and

the SIM card into the relevant slots.

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

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To remove the SIM card

1 Turn off your phone. 2 Remove the back cover. 3 Place your fingertip on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot.

To remove the memory card

1 Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage >

Unmount SD card.

2 Remove the back cover, then draw the memory card outward to remove it.

To attach the battery cover

1 Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens hole in the

cover fits over the camera lens.

2 Press down firmly on all edges of the battery cover to make sure it gets attached

tightly.

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Turning the phone on and off

To turn on the phone

1 Press and hold down the power key on the top of the phone until the phone

vibrates.

2 If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. 3

To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen.

4 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK. 5 Wait a while for the phone 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 entering your SIM card PIN, tap .

To turn off the phone

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 phone to shut down.

Setup guide

The first time you start your phone, a setup guide opens to explain basic phone functions and helps you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the phone to your specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the Application screen.

To access the setup guide manually

From the Home screen, tap

2 Find and tap Setup guide.

Screen lock

To activate the screen

• Briefly press the power key .

To unlock the screen

•

Drag to the right across the screen.

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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 phone and benefit from a range of services. Combine services and get even more out of them. For example, collect contacts from your Google™ and Facebook™ accounts and integrate them into your phonebook, so you have everything in one place.

You can sign up to online services from your phone as well as from a computer. When you sign up for the first time, an account is created with your user name, password, settings and personal information. The next time you sign in, you get a personalized view.

Google™ account

Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android phone. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™ application in your phone, to chat with friends using Google Talk™, to synchronize your phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games, music, movies and books from Google Play™.

Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account

Synchronize your phone 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™ connects you with friends, family and colleagues all over the world. Log in now to share your world with others.

SyncML™ account

Synchronize your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™. View and manage contacts, calendar events and bookmarks from your phone just as easily as you would from a computer.

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Getting to know your phone

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Phone overview

1. Proximity sensor 1

2. Proximity sensor 2

3. Notification LED light

4. Front camera lens

5. Ear speaker

6. Volume/Zoom key

7. Touchscreen

8. Menu key

9. Home key

10. Notification light for social networking services

11. Back key

12. Camera lens

13. Camera LED light

14. Headset connector

15. Power key

16. Connector for charger/USB cable

17. Speaker

18. Strap hole

19. Back cover opening

20. Microphone

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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

• Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications

• Open a list of options available in the current screen or application

Battery

Charging the battery

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

The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then it charges again after a certain time when the phone 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 the phone

1 Plug the phone 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 phone, with the

USB symbol facing up. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the LED lights up after you connect the phone charger cable to a power source.

4 When the battery status LED is green, the phone is fully charged. Disconnect the

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

Use the charger and USB cable provided with the phone to ensure faster charging.

Battery LED status

Green The battery is fully charged

Red The battery level is low

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

To check the battery level

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.

Improving battery performance

The following tips can help you improve battery performance:

• Charge your phone frequently. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.

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

Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks. This setting does not prevent your phone from transmitting data over other wireless networks.

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

turn them on and off more easily by adding the Quick settings widget to your Home screen. You do not need to turn off 3G.

• Use the Power Saver feature to reduce battery consumption. You can select the power

saving mode that best suits the way you use your phone. 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 the phone 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 phone or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no

network coverage. Otherwise, your phone 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 the phone's loudspeakers.

• Keep your phone in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during

which the phone is connected to the network and is not being used.

• Disable any live wallpaper.

• Go to www.sonymobile.com to get the latest battery performance tips for your phone

model.

To access the battery usage menu

From your Home screen, tap

2 Find and tap Settings > Battery to see which installed applications consume the

most battery power.

To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen

From your Home screen, press .

Tap

3 Tap Tools > Data traffic.

To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen

From your Home screen, press

Tap

3 Select theQuick settings widget.

> Tools.

Reducing battery consumption with Power Saver

Use pre-set power saving modes to manage power consuming applications and reduce battery consumption. With Power Saver, you can also customize the settings within each power saving mode to the way you use your phone.

To activate a power saving mode

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Power Saver. 3 Tap the icon next to the power saving mode that you want to activate.

To deactivate a power saving mode

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Power Saver. 3 Tap the illuminated icon next to the active power saving mode to turn it off.

To change the settings for a power saving mode

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Power Saver. 3 To open the settings menu, tap the name of a power saving mode. 4 Adjust the settings as desired to save power. 5

Tap .

To display power saver notifications

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Power Saver. 3

Tap

4 Mark the Status bar checkbox.

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Using the touchscreen

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

When your phone 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 your phone content.

Your phone 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.

To mark or unmark options

• Tap the relevant checkbox or list option.

Marked checkbox

Unmarked checkbox

Marked list option

Unmarked list option

Zooming

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

To zoom

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When available, tap

You may have to drag the screen (in any direction) to make the zoom icons appear.

To zoom with two fingers

or to zoom in or out.

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

spread them apart (to zoom in).

Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the Web.

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.

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To scroll

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

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

To 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 phone has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The proximity sensor turns the touchscreen off when your face touches the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating phone functions when you are engaged in a call.

Home screen

Your phone's Home screen is the equivalent of the desktop on a computer. It's the gateway to your phone's main features. You can customize your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper, and other items.

The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick left or right to view content in one of the screen's four extensions. part of the Home screen you are in.

shows which

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The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access.

To go to the Home screen

•

Press .

To browse the Home screen

• Flick right or left.

To share an item from your Home screen

Press to open your Home screen.

2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the

item to .

3 Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications

and widgets you like with your friends so they can download and use them.

Widgets

Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For example, the Music player widget allows you to start playing music directly.

Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrink them to save space on your Home screen.

To add a widget to the Home screen

From your Home screen, press

2 Tap Add > Widgets. 3 Tap a widget.

To resize a widget

1 Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then release the

widget. If the widget can be resized, a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.

2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget. 3 To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.

To get an overview of all widgets on your Home screen

• Pinch on any area of your Home screen. All widgets from different parts of your

Home screen are now displayed in one view.

When all Home screen widgets are combined in one view, tap on any widget to go to the part of the Home screen containing that widget.

Timescape™ Feed widget

The Timescape™ Feed widget shows all your most recent Timescape™ events in one view. You can flick up or down within the widget to view the full content of every event.

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You can also tap an event to view its content in full screen format or react to it using comments, likes, and retweets.

Timescape™ Friends widget

The Timescape™ Friends widget notifies you of the latest social networking activities related to you and your friends. You can view all activities and communicate with your friends using comments, likes and retweets.

Timescape™ Share widget

Share your status through one of the services that you have logged into from your phone. For example, you can post updates on Facebook™ or Twitter™.

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 to contacts.

To open the options menu of your Home screen

You can open the Home screen options menu in two ways:

•

From your Home screen, press .

• Touch and hold on any part of your Home screen.

To add a shortcut to the Home screen

From your Home screen, press .

2 Tap Add > Shortcuts. 3 Find and select a shortcut.

Add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and holding the application.

To move an item on the Home screen

Press to open your Home screen.

2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the

item to the new location.

To delete an item from the Home screen

• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the

item to .

To add a folder to the Home screen

From your Home screen, press

2 Tap Add > Folder. 3 Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.

Drag and drop an item on top of another item on your Home screen to create a folder automatically.

To add items to a folder

• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the

item to the folder.

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.

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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

From your Home screen, press .

2 Tap Wallpaper, then select an option.

You can use a photo you have taken, or an animation. Go to Google Play™ and other sources to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours of the day.

To set a theme for your Home screen

From your Home screen, press

2 Tap Theme, then select a theme. The color of the LED notification light for social

network services also changes to suit the new theme.

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

Notification light for social networking services

The notification light for SNS (Social Networking Services) on your phone becomes blue and flashes when you receive notifications from preloaded SNS applications, for example, Facebook™ and Twitter™.

The notification light also illuminates when you activate your screen. It then fades out after a few seconds to save power. Its color varies depending on the theme you are using. The notification light for social networking services, however, stays blue even if you select a different theme color.

To turn on the notification light for incoming Facebook™ notifications

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Tap Facebook™. Log in to Facebook™, if required. 3

Tap > Settings.

4 Mark the Phone LED checkbox.

To turn on the notification light for incoming Twitter™ notifications

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Tap Twitter™. Log in to Twitter™, if required. 3

Tap > Settings.

4 Tap your account. 5 Mark the Notification light checkbox.

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 installed with your phone 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.

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To open the Application screen

•

From your Home screen, tap

To browse the Application screen

• Open the Application screen, then flick right or left.

To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen

From your Home screen, tap

2 Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag it

to the desired location.

To share an application from your Application screen

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag

the item to

3 Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications

you like with your friends so they can download and use them.

Opening and closing applications

To open an application

• From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.

To close an application

•

Press .

Some applications are paused when you press continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application,

you can continue where you left off.

to exit, while other applications may

Recently used applications window

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

To open the recently used applications window

•

Press and hold down

Application menu

You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application by pressing the

key on your phone. The menu will look different depending on which application you

are using.

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To open a menu in an application

•

While using the application, press .

A menu is not available in all applications.

Rearranging your Application screen

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

To arrange applications on the Application screen

From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.

Tap

To move an application on the Application screen

Open the Application screen, then tap .

2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the

item to the new location.

Tap

and select an option.

to exit edit mode.

You can only move your applications when

To uninstall an application from the Application screen

From your Home screen, tap

Tap . All uninstallable applications are marked with a icon.

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

is selected.

Status and notifications

The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your phone. To the left you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For example, new message and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signal strength, battery status, and other information.

A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications. For example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notification light may not work when the battery level is low.

Checking notifications and ongoing activities

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

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To open the Notification panel

• Drag the status bar downwards.

To close the Notification panel

• Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward.

To open a running application from the Notification panel

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

To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel

•

Tap .

To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel

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

To clear all notifications from the Notification panel

•

Tap .

Phone settings menu

View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu.

To access the phone settings

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From your Home screen, tap .

2 Tap Settings.

You can also drag the status bar downward on the Home screen and tap to access the phone settings.

Typing text

On-screen keyboard

Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically. You can also open this keyboard by touching a text field.

Using the on-screen keyboard

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

extra characters in the language.

2 Close the on-screen keyboard view.

3 Display numbers and symbols. Touch and hold to display smileys.

4 Enter a space.

5 Open the input settings menu to make a change, for example, under Writing languages. This key also

changes the writing language when more than one input language is selected.

6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.

7 Delete a character before the cursor.

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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, press .

To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation

• When you enter text, turn the phone 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

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• 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

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

To turn on the caps lock

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Before you type a word, tap or until appears.

To enter numbers or symbols

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When you enter text, tap

. A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. Tap

to view more options.

To insert a smiley

When you enter text, touch and hold

2 Select a smiley.

To delete characters

•

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

To enter a carriage return

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When you enter text, tap to enter a carriage return.

To select text

1 When you enter text, touch and hold the text field or double-tap within the text

field.

2 The word you touch gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or

right to select more text.

To edit text in portrait orientation

1 When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until an application bar appears. 2 Select the text you want to edit, and then use the application bar to make your

desired changes.

To paste text from the clipboard, you can also hold the text field until Paste appears, then tap Paste.

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.

To edit text in landscape orientation

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1 When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until Edit... appears. 2 Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit... and select an option.

To paste text from the clipboard, you can also hold the text field until Paste appears, then tap Paste.

Phonepad

The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.

Using the Phonepad

1 Choose a text input option

2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock

3 Display numbers

4 Display symbols and smileys

5 Enter a space

6 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes the

writing language when more than one input language is selected.

7 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input

8 Delete a character before the cursor

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To open the Phonepad for the first time

Tap a text entry field, then tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language.

2 Tap Keyboard layout and select an option.

Once you’ve chosen the keyboard layout option, you can simply activate the Phonepad by tapping a text entry field.

To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad

When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language.

2 Tap Keyboard layout and select an option.

Remember the Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.

To enter text using the Phonepad

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When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap

to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.

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When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected. Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.

To enter numbers using the Phonepad

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When the Phonepad is open, tap

To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad

When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears.

2 Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.

. A Phonepad with numbers appears.

Keyboard and Phonepad settings

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

To access the keyboard and the Phonepad settings

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When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap . If you have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold instead.

To change the writing language using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad

When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language.

2 Tap Writing languages and select the languages you want to use for writing. 3

If you have selected more than one input language, tap to switch between the selected writing languages.

To switch keyboards

1 When you enter text, drag the status bar downward to open the Notification panel. 2 Tap Select input method, and select an option.

Text input settings

When entering text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, you can access a text input settings menu that helps you set options for text prediction. For example, you can decide how you want the phone to present word alternatives and correct words as you type, or enable the text input application to remember new words you write.

To change the text input settings

When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap , or touch and hold .

2 Tap Text input settings. 3 Select the desired settings.

Customizing your phone

Adapt the phone to your needs by adjusting, for example, your personal ringtone, phone language and your Privacy settings.

Adjusting the volume

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

To adjust the ring volume with the volume key

• Press the volume key up or down.

To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key

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

Adjusting the sound settings

You can adjust the sound settings in your phone. For example, you can set your phone to silent mode so that it doesn't ring when you're in a meeting.

To set the phone to silent mode

From your Home screen, tap

2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 3 Select Silent mode, then select Mute.

To set the phone to vibrate mode

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 3 Select Silent mode, then select Vibrate.

You can also tap access the Phone options menu, press and hold down the power key .

from the Phone options menu to set the phone to vibrate mode. To

To set the phone to vibrate and ring mode

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 3 Select Silent mode, then select Off. 4 Mark the Vibrate on ring checkbox.

To enhance the speaker loudness

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 3 Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.

Time and date

You can change the time and date in your phone.

To set the date manually

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 Set.

To set the time manually

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 Set.

To set the time zone

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 Select time zone. 5 Select an option.

To set the date format

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time > Select date format. 3 Select an option.

Ringtone settings

To set a phone ringtone

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. 3 Select a ringtone. 4 Tap Done.

To enable touch tones

From your Home screen, tap

2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 3 Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.

To select a notification ringtone

From your Home screen, tap

2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification. 3 Select a ringtone. 4 Tap Done.

Screen settings

To adjust the screen brightness

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 on page 14.

To set the screen to vibrate

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 3 Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft

keys and certain applications.

To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off

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 .

To keep the screen active while the phone is charging

From the Home screen, tap

2 Find and tap Settings > Developer options. 3 Mark the Stay awake checkbox.

Phone language

You can select a language to use in your phone.

To change the phone language

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language. 3 Select an option.

If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap the Settings icon . Then select the entry beside , and select the first entry in the following menu. You can then select the language you want.

Flight mode

In Airplane mode, your phone's 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

From your Home screen, tap

2 Find and tap Settings > More…. 3 Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.

You can also select Airplane mode from the Phone options menu. To access the Phone options menu, press and hold down the power key .

Memory

You can save content to a memory card, to your phone's internal storage, and to the phone memory. Music, video clips, and photos are saved to the internal storage or the memory card while applications, contacts, and messages are saved to the phone memory.

You can move some applications from the phone memory to the internal storage.

To move an application to the phone's internal storage

From your Home screen, tap .

2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select the application that you want to move to the internal storage. 4 Tap Move to internal storage.

It is not possible to move some applications from the phone memory to the internal storage.

Memory card

You may have to purchase a memory card separately.

Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media content. This type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices.

Formatting the memory card

You can format the memory card in your phone, 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 phone to a computer on page 104.

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Sony ST23a User Guide

Contents

Important information

Applications

Getting started

Assembly

Turning the phone on and off

Setup guide

Screen lock

Accounts and services

Getting to know your phone

Phone overview

Using the keys

Battery

Using the touchscreen

Home screen

Notification light for social networking services

Accessing and using applications

Status and notifications

Phone settings menu

Typing text

Keyboard and Phonepad settings

Customizing your phone

Memory