The Xperia™ Ear lets you carry on communicating while you work and play. It reads
out messages, notifications, weather, news and more. So whatever you’re doing, you
don’t need to miss a thing.
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Use voice commands for hands-free use. Tell your Xperia™ Ear what you need from
your paired Android™ device and it will deliver. Commands include making a call,
playing a music track or dictating a quick message. Your Xperia™ Ear uses the
Assistant application by default to carry out voice commands.
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Set up your Xperia™ Ear using the Xperia™ Ear application. Set it to deliver
information for the day ahead, choose what happens when you tap it, and select
notifications for applications.
The Assistant only supports a limited number of languages. For more information about the
Assistant and examples of how to use it, see http://s-assistant.sony.net/.
Your Xperia™ Ear comes with a portable charging case, which itself can be charged
from a power outlet or from a computer. Before using your Xperia™ Ear for the first
time, you need to charge it for at least 30 minutes. You can charge the Xperia™ Ear
and the charging case simultaneously.
Your Xperia™ Ear turns off automatically when placed inside its charging case.
To charge your charging case
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Plug one end of the cable into the Micro-USB port of your Xperia™ Ear
charging case.
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Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger or into the USB port of a
computer. While the charging case’s battery is charging, the LED indicator at
the base of the case changes from red to orange. The LED indicator changes
to green when you reach 80% battery power.
Sony USB cables are recommended.
To charge your Xperia™ Ear
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Open the charging case by pushing its lid forward with your thumb.
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Put your Xperia™ Ear into the charging case and close the lid. While the
Xperia™ Ear’s battery is charging, the LED indicator on the lid changes from
red to orange. The LED indicator changes to green when you reach 80%
battery power.
When you put your Xperia™ Ear into the charging case, the LED at the base of the case blinks
three times in a colour based on the battery level. A fully charged case can be used to charge
your Xperia™ Ear up to three times without connecting it to a power outlet or a computer.
Enable the Battery Care function to maximise the battery lifespan. You can findBattery Care
in the Settings menu of the Xperia™ Ear application.
To check the battery level of your Xperia™ Ear
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From your application screen, find and tap Xperia™ Ear.
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The battery level is displayed.
While your Xperia™ Ear is in the charging case, the LED indicator on the lid displays
its estimated battery level. Another LED located beside the charger's Micro-USB port
displays the battery level of the charging case while it is connected to a power outlet.
RedThe battery level is less than 15% and charging.
OrangeThe battery level is between 15% and 80% and charging.
GreenThe battery level is above 80% and charging.
Turning the Xperia™ Ear on or off
To turn on the Xperia™ Ear
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The Xperia™ Ear automatically turns on when you remove it from the charging
case.
To turn off the Xperia™ Ear
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Place your Xperia™ Ear inside the charging case.
If the Xperia™ Ear is not connected to an Android™ device for 15 minutes or longer, it will
automatically shut down.
Pairing the Xperia™ Ear with an Android™ device
For your Xperia™ Ear to work properly, you must install the latest version of the
Xperia™ Ear application on your Android™ device, and then pair it with your Xperia™
Ear.
The
Xperia™ Ear application is available on Google Play™. We recommend using a Wi-Fi
connection to avoid data traffic costs.
When using the Xperia™ Ear with a Wi-Fi only Android™ tablet, the host application may not
be available for download, and functions such as calling, text messaging, mobile data traffic
and the Assistant will not work.
Make sure that NFC is turned on and that the screen is active and unlocked.
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Touch the NFC area of your Xperia™ Ear against the NFC detection area of the
Android™ device, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the Xperia™Ear application and pair your Xperia™ Ear with an Android™ device.
You can connect and use your Xperia™ Ear with two devices at the same time - for example a
phone and a tablet, or a work phone and a private phone. To connect and use your Xperia™
Ear with two devices, follow the steps outlined above on the second device. When you have
two Android™ devices connected to your Xperia™ Ear, the Assistant is only available on one
of the devices.
If you have problems pairing your Xperia™ Ear with an Android™ device using NFC, you can
pair them manually using Bluetooth®.
To set up your Xperia™ Ear using Bluetooth
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Make sure that your Xperia™ Ear is charged.
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Make sure that you have installed or updated the Xperia™ Ear application to
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the latest version on your device.
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Turn on Bluetooth®, then scan for Bluetooth® devices and select XEA10 from
the list of available devices.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
Reconnecting the Xperia™ Ear
If Bluetooth® is turned on, your Xperia™ Ear automatically performs a series of
reconnection attempts. If this automatic reconnection is unsuccessful, you can use
the Assistant/Call key to try again manually, or you can pair again using NFC or
Bluetooth®.
Wearing your Xperia™ Ear
You can wear the Xperia™ Ear in whichever ear you prefer. The arc supporter and the
earbud are designed to ensure a comfortable and secure fit. They are replaceable and
available in different sizes.
Using your Xperia™ Ear may in some cases distract you and cause danger, for example if you
are operating machinery or driving a vehicle. The use of headsets in such circumstances may
be restricted or prohibited in some countries.
Arc supporter
The arc supporter helps you to fit the Xperia™ Ear comfortably and securely in your
ear. If you prefer not to use it, use the arc supporter cap.