Sony Xperia E1 Dual Users guide

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User guide

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Xperia

D2104/D2105

E1 dual

Getting started............................................................................... 6

Overview............................................................................................6

Assembly........................................................................................... 7

Screen protection.............................................................................. 8

Starting your device for the first time.................................................8

Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................9

Charging your device.........................................................................9

Learning the basics......................................................................11

Using the touchscreen.....................................................................11

Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................13

Home screen....................................................................................13

Application screen........................................................................... 15

Navigating applications....................................................................16

Widgets............................................................................................16

Shortcuts and folders...................................................................... 17

Background and themes..................................................................18

Taking a screenshot.........................................................................19

Status and notifications...................................................................19

Icons in the status bar..................................................................... 20

Application overview........................................................................21

Downloading applications............................................................23

Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................23

Downloading applications from other sources................................23

Internet and networks.................................................................. 24

Browsing the web............................................................................24

Internet and MMS settings ..............................................................24

Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................25

Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................27

Controlling data usage.....................................................................28

Selecting mobile networks...............................................................29

Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................29

Synchronising data on your device..............................................31

Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 31

Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................31

Basic settings...............................................................................33

Accessing settings...........................................................................33

Sound, ringtone and volume............................................................33

SIM card protection ........................................................................34

Screen settings................................................................................34

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Screen lock......................................................................................35

Language settings............................................................................36

Date and time...................................................................................36

Enhancing the sound output............................................................37

Typing text................................................................................... 38

On-screen keyboard........................................................................38

Entering text using voice input........................................................ 39

Editing text.......................................................................................39

Personalising the Xperia keyboard.................................................. 40

Calling.......................................................................................... 41

Making calls.....................................................................................41

Receiving calls.................................................................................42

Ongoing calls...................................................................................43

Using the call log............................................................................. 43

Forwarding calls...............................................................................44

Restricting calls................................................................................44

Multiple calls....................................................................................45

Conference calls..............................................................................45

Voicemail..........................................................................................46

Emergency calls...............................................................................46

Contacts ......................................................................................47

Transferring contacts.......................................................................47

Searching and viewing contacts......................................................48

Adding and editing contacts............................................................49

Adding medical and emergency contact information......................50

Favourites and groups.....................................................................51

Sending contact information............................................................52

Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 52

Backing up contacts........................................................................52

Messaging and chat.....................................................................54

Reading and sending messages......................................................54

Organising your messages.............................................................. 55

Calling from a message................................................................... 56

Messaging settings..........................................................................56

Instant messaging and video chat...................................................56

Email.............................................................................................58

Setting up email...............................................................................58

Sending and receiving email messages.......................................... 58

Email preview pane..........................................................................59

Organising your email messages.....................................................60

Email account settings.....................................................................61

Gmail™............................................................................................61

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Music ...........................................................................................62

Transferring music to your device .................................................. 62

Listening to music............................................................................62

“WALKMAN” home screen menu....................................................63

Playlists............................................................................................65

Sharing music..................................................................................65

Enhancing the sound.......................................................................66

Visualiser .........................................................................................66

Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................66

Music Unlimited online service........................................................68

FM radio.......................................................................................69

Listening to the radio.......................................................................69

Favourite radio channels..................................................................70

Sound settings.................................................................................70

Camera.........................................................................................71

Taking photos and recording videos............................................... 71

Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................72

Adding the geographical position to your photos........................... 72

General camera settings..................................................................72

Still camera settings.........................................................................74

Video camera settings..................................................................... 77

Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 79

Viewing photos and videos..............................................................79

Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................80

Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................81

Album home screen menu...............................................................81

Viewing your photos on a map........................................................82

Videos.......................................................................................... 84

Watching videos in the Movies application..................................... 84

Transferring video content to your device ......................................85

Managing video content.................................................................. 85

Connectivity................................................................................. 86

Bluetooth® wireless technology......................................................86

Computer tool..................................................................................88

Managing files using a computer.....................................................88

Using a headset ..............................................................................89

Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect..............89

Travel and maps...........................................................................92

Using location services....................................................................92

Google Maps™ and navigation....................................................... 93

Airplane mode..................................................................................94

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Calendar and alarm clock............................................................ 95

Calendar...........................................................................................95

Alarm and clock...............................................................................96

Support and maintenance............................................................98

Support for your device...................................................................98

Updating your device.......................................................................98

IMEI number.....................................................................................99

Battery and power management................................................... 100

Memory and storage......................................................................101

Backing up and restoring content................................................. 102

Restarting and resetting your device.............................................104

Recycling your device....................................................................105

Important information.................................................................106

Important information leaflet..........................................................106

Limitations to services and features..............................................106

Legal information........................................................................... 106

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Getting started

Overview

1 Charging light/Notification light 2 Ear speaker 3 WALKMAN key 4 Proximity sensor/Light sensor 5 Volume/Zoom key 6 Power key 7 Main microphone

8 Second microphone 9 Headset jack 10 Camera lens 11 Charger/USB port cover

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12 Speaker 13 Strap hole

Assembly

A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.

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Using your thumbs, slide off the cover on the top of the device.

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Remove the battery cover and the battery, then insert the SIM cards into the corresponding slots with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

To insert a memory card

Remove the back cover and the battery.

Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

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Slide the top cover downwards. You hear a sound when the cover locks into place.

Screen protection

Before using your device, remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the protruding tab.

It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or protector intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and it can invalidate the warranty.

Starting your device for the first time

The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalise your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away. And you can download Internet and Wi-Fi® settings.

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

To turn on the device

Press and hold down the power key until the notification light flashed once.

Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .

Wait a while for the device to start.

To turn off the device

Press and hold down the power key

In the options menu, tap Power off.

Tap OK.

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

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until the options menu opens.

Why do I need a Google™ account?

Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want to:

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Download and install applications from Google Play™.

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Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar using Gmail™.

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Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.

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Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser.

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Identify yourself as the authorised user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion.

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Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™ Device Manager services.

For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to

http://support.google.com

It is crucial that you remember your Google™ account username and password. In some situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google™ account. If you fail to give your Google™ username and password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have more than one Google™ account, make sure to enter the details for the relevant account.

To set up a Google™ account on your device

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.

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

Charging your device

The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance in

Battery and power management

To charge your device

on page 100 .

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Plug the charger into a power outlet.

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

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

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

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

Battery notification light status

Green The battery charge level is greater than 90% Flashing red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15% Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%

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Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Tapping

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Open or select an item.

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Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.

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Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.

Touching and holding

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Move an item.

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Activate an item-specific menu.

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

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Pinching and spreading

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Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map.

Swiping

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Scroll up or down a list.

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

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Flicking

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

Locking and unlocking the screen

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

Screen lock

on page 35 .

To activate the screen

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Briefly press the power key .

To unlock the screen

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Place a finger on the middle of the screen and swipe in any direction.

To lock the screen

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

Home screen

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

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beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in.

To go to the Home screen

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Press .

To browse the Home screen

Home screen panes

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

To set a pane as the main Home screen pane

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

Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap at the top corner of the pane.

To add a pane to your Home screen

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

Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap .

To delete a pane from your Home screen

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

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

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Application screen

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

To view all applications on the Application screen

From your Home screen, tap .

Flick left or right on the Application screen.

To open an application from the Application screen

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

To open the Application screen menu

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

To move an application on the Application screen

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

Make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.

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

To add an application shortcut to the Home screen

From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.

Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger.

To arrange applications on the Application screen

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

Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.

To search for an application from the Application screen

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

Tap Search apps.

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

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To uninstall an application from the Application screen

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

Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .

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

Navigating applications

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

Navigating applications overview

1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application 2 Small apps bar – Open a small app 3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the small apps bar 4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen 5 Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application

To open the recently used applications window

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Press .

To open a menu in an application

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While using the application, press .

A menu is not available in all applications.

Widgets

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

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To add a widget to the Home screen

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

Find and tap the widget that you want to add.

To resize a widget

Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.

Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.

To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.

To move a widget

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

To delete a widget

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

it to

Shortcuts and folders

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

Shortcuts and folders overview

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1 Access a folder containing applications 2 Access an application using a shortcut

To add a shortcut to your Home screen

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

In the customisation menu, tap Apps.

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

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

To move an item on the Home screen

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

To delete an item from the Home screen

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

To create a folder on the Home screen

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

To add items to a folder on the Home screen

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

To rename a folder on the Home screen

Tap the folder to open it.

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

Enter the new folder name and tap Done.

Background and themes

You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.

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To change your Home screen wallpaper

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

Tap Wallpapers and select an option.

To set a theme

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

Tap Themes, then select a theme.

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

To change the wallpaper for the lock screen

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Lock Screen.

Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.

Taking a screenshot

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

To take a screenshot

Press and hold down the power key and the volume down key simultaneously until you hear a clicking sound.

To view the screenshot, drag the status bar fully downwards.

Status and notifications

The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information such as battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and handle your notifications.

To select which system icons to display in the status bar

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Status bar icons.

Select the icons that you want to display.

To open or close the Notification panel

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To select the apps allowed to send notifications

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Personalisation> Manage notifications.

Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications.

To take action on a notification

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Tap the notification.

To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel

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

To clear all notifications from the Notification panel

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Tap Clear.

Notification light

The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.

Icons in the status bar

Status icons

Signal strength No signal Roaming GPRS is available EDGE is available 3G is available Mobile data network is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data Battery status The battery is charging

STAMINA mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on

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Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation

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

Notification icons

The following notification icons may appear on your screen:

New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail Upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Software updates are available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications

Application overview

Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,

and manage text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your

appointments. Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.

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

Access your downloaded applications. Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private

and corporate accounts. Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends,

family members and colleagues around the world. Browse and listen to FM radio stations. Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos. Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages. Search for information in your device and on the web. View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using

Google Maps™. Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device. Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia

messages. Use the Movies application to play videos in your device and share content

with your friends. Use the "WALKMAN" application to organise and play music, audio books

and podcasts. View news stories and weather forecasts. Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial

function. Optimise settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online. Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get

artist, album and other info. Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world. Use the Support application to access user support in the device. For

example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.

Download and install new applications and updates.

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

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Downloading applications

Downloading applications from Google Play™

Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working

Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.

To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions.

To download an application from Google Play™

From the Home screen, tap

Find and tap Play Store.

Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function.

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

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

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

Downloading applications from other sources

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

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

To allow the download of applications from other sources

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Security.

Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.

Tap OK.

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

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

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Internet and networks

Browsing the web

The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.

To browse with Google Chrome™

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap .

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

Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap

Go on the keyboard.

Web browser overview

1 Go to the homepage 2 Search and address field 3 Refresh the page 4 Access browser tabs 5 View help and options 6 Go back a page in the browser history

Internet and MMS settings

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

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

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

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You can manually add, change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at any time. Contact your network operator for detailed information.

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If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is not working, even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at

www.sonymobile.com/support/

for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues.

To download Internet and MMS settings

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More… > Internet settings.

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

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

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

To check whether mobile data is turned on or off

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

Select a SIM card.

Check whether the Mobile data traffic checkbox is marked or not.

To add Internet and MMS settings manually

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Access Point names >

Tap Name and enter a name as desired.

Tap APN and enter the access point name.

Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is

required, contact your network operator for more details.

When you're done, tap , then tap SAVE.

To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Access Point Names.

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

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

To delete all Internet and MMS settings

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

Select the SIM card for which you want to reset the settings.

Tap Access Point Names, then tap

Tap Reset to default. All Internet and MMS settings are deleted.

Wi-Fi®

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

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

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The signal strength of Wi-Fi® networks can differ. Moving closer to the Wi-Fi® access point increases the signal strength.

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

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

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

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

To turn on Wi-Fi®

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings.

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 automatically

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings.

Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.

Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant password.

is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

To search for new available networks, tap

, and then tap Scan.

To add a Wi-Fi® network manually

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

Tap

Enter the Network SSID information.

To select a security type, tap the Security field.

If required, enter a password.

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

Tap Save.

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

Wi-Fi® settings

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

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

To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications

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

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

Press

Tap Advanced.

Mark the Network notification checkbox.

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

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

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

To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

Press .

Tap Advanced.

Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.

Select an option.

Sharing your mobile data connection

You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your device's data connection with up to eight other devices at once by turning your device into a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. When your device's mobile data connection is successfully shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.

You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.

To share your data connection using a USB cable

Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.

Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer.

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed in

the status bar once you are connected.

To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or disconnect the USB cable.

You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time.

To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.

Enter the Network SSID information.

To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.

Tap Save.

Tap

If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable

and mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.

Wi-Fi® hotspot is active.

To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.

To rename or secure your portable hotspot

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.

Enter the Network SSID for the network.

To select a security type, tap the Security field.

If required, enter a password.

Tap Save.

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Controlling data usage

You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges.

Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.

To turn data traffic on or off

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

Select a SIM card.

Drag the slider beside Mobile data to turn data traffic on or off.

When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections.

To set a data usage warning

Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on.

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

Select a SIM card.

To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.

To set a mobile data usage limit

Make sure that mobile data traffic is turned on.

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

Select a SIM card.

Mark the Limit mobile data usage checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.

To set the mobile data usage limit, drag the corresponding line to the desired

value.

Once your mobile data usage reaches the set limit, mobile data traffic on your device gets turned off automatically.

To control the mobile data usage of individual applications

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

Select a SIM card.

Find and tap the desired application.

Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.

To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap View app settings and make the desired changes.

The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings.

To view data transferred via Wi-Fi®

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

Tap

, then mark the Show Wi-Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked.

Tap the Wi-Fi tab.

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Selecting mobile networks

Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which mobile networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to use a particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.

To select a network mode

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Network Mode.

Select a network mode.

Your device supports the concurrent use of one WCDMA network and one GSM network, or two GSM networks.

To select another network manually

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Network operators.

Tap Search mode > Manual.

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Network operators.

Tap Search mode > Select automatically.

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 a public 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 travelling.

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 on 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 organisation.

To add a virtual private network

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.

Tap .

Select the type of VPN to add.

Enter your VPN settings.

Tap Save.

To connect to a virtual private network

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.

In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.

Enter the required information.

Tap Connect.

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To disconnect from a virtual private network

Drag the status bar downwards.

Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.

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Synchronising data on your device

Synchronising with online accounts

Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronise each account manually.

To set up an online account for synchronisation

From your Home screen, tap

Tap Settings > Add account, then select the account that you want to add.

Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an account.

To synchronise manually with an online account

From your Home screen, tap

Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account that you want to synchronise with. A list of items that can be synchronised with the account appears .

Mark the items that you want to synchronise.

Tap

, then tap Sync now.

To remove an online account

From your Home screen, tap

Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account that you want to remove.

Tap

, then tap Remove account.

Tap Remove account again to confirm.

> Settings.

Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device. After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications.

To set up an EAS account for synchronisation

Make sure that you have your domain and server details, provided by your corporate network administrator, available.

From your Home screen, tap

Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.

Enter your corporate email address and password.

Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then tap Next.

Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.

Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and calendar entries.

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.

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

When you change the login password for an EAS account on your computer, you have to log in again to the EAS account on your device.

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To change the settings of an EAS account

From your Home screen, tap .

Tap Email, then tap .

Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired.

To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account

From your Home screen, tap

Tap Email, then tap .

Tap Settings and select an EAS account.

Tap Account check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option.

To remove an EAS account

From your Home screen, tap

Under Accounts, tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account that

> Settings.

you want to remove.

Tap , then tap Remove account.

Tap Remove account again to confirm.

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Basic settings

Accessing settings

View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel.

To open the device settings menu from the Application screen

From your Home screen, tap

Tap Settings.

To open the Quick settings panel

•

Using two fingers, drag the status bar downwards.

To select which settings to display on the Quick settings panel

Using two fingers, drag the status bar downwards, then tap Edit.

Select the quick settings that you want to display.

To rearrange the Quick settings panel

Using two fingers, drag the status bar downwards, then tap Edit.

Touch and hold

beside a quick setting, then move it to the desired position.

Sound, ringtone and volume

You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback. You can also set your device to silent mode so that it doesn't ring when you're in a meeting.

To adjust the ringtone volume with the volume key

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Press the volume key up or down.

To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key

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

To set your device to vibrate mode

•

Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar.

To set your device to silent mode

Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and status bar.

Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar.

To set your device to vibrate and ring mode

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound.

Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox.

To set a ringtone

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.

Select a ringtone.

Tap Done.

appears in the

To select the notification sound

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound.

Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.

Tap Done.

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To enable touch tones

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound.

Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.

SIM card protection

You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identity Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device.

If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator.

To lock or unlock a SIM card

From the Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.

Select a SIM card.

Mark or unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox.

Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.

To change the SIM card PIN

From the Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.

Select SIM1 or SIM2.

Tap Change SIM PIN.

Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.

Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.

Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.

To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code

Enter the PUK code and tap .

Enter a new PIN code and tap

Re-enter the new PIN code and tap .

If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator to get a new SIM card.

Screen settings

To adjust the screen brightness

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.

Unmark the Adapt to lighting conditions checkbox if it is marked.

Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.

Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance.

To set the screen to vibrate on touch

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings> Sound.

Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications.

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To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.

Select an option.

To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key .

Screen lock

There are several ways to lock the screen. The security level of each lock type is listed below in order of weakest to strongest:

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Swipe – no protection, but you have quick access to the Home screen

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Face Unlock – unlocks your device when you look at it

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Unlock pattern – draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device

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Unlock PIN – enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device

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Unlock password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device

It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages.

To set up the Face Unlock feature

From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.

Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your device to capture a photo of your face.

After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue.

Select a backup unlock method and follow the instructions in the device to complete the setup.

For best results, capture your face in an indoor area that is well lit but not too bright, and hold the device at eye level.

To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature

Activate the screen.

Look at your device from the same angle you used to capture your Face Unlock photo.

If the Face Unlock feature fails to recognise your face, you must use the backup unlock method to unlock the screen.

To create a screen lock pattern

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.

Follow the instructions in your device.

If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must wait 30 seconds and then try again.

To change the screen lock pattern

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock.

Draw your screen unlock pattern.

Tap Pattern and follow the instructions in your device.

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To create a screen unlock PIN

From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.

Enter a numeric PIN.

If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.

Tap Continue.

Re-enter and confirm your PIN.

If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.

Tap OK.

To create a screen lock password

From your Home screen, tap

Password.

Enter a password.

If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.

Tap Continue.

Re-enter and confirm your password.

If necessary, tap

Tap OK.

To change screen lock type

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.

Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type.

to minimise the keyboard.

> Settings > Security > Screen lock >

Language settings

You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. You can also change the writing language for text input. See

keyboard

To change the language

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.

Select an option.

Tap OK.

If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the language you want.

on page 40 .

Personalising the Xperia

. Then select

Date and time

You can change the date and time on your device.

To set the date manually

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.

Tap Set date.

Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.

Tap Set.

To set the time manually

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.

Tap Set time.

Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.

If applicable, scroll up to change AM to PM, or vice versa.

Tap Set.

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To set the time zone

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.

Tap Select time zone.

Select an option.

Enhancing the sound output

You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™, or you can let ClearAudio+ technology adjust the sound automatically. You can also enable the Dynamic normaliser so that differences in volume between different media files are minimised.

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™

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Sound > Sound effects.

Unmark the ClearAudio+ checkbox if it is marked.

Tap Sound enhancements > Settings.

Mark the Clear Phase™ checkbox.

The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.

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 favourite songs.

To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound > Sound effects.

Unmark the ClearAudio+ checkbox if it is marked.

Tap Sound enhancements > Settings.

Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.

The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.

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Typing text

On-screen keyboard

You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words.

You can select up to three languages for text input. The keyboard detects the language that you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically, for example, email and text messaging applications.

1 Delete a character before the cursor. 2 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input. 3 Enter a space. 4 Personalise your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised. 5

Display numbers and symbols. For even more symbols, tap .

Switch between lower-case , upper-case and caps . For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language.

To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text

•

Tap a text entry field.

To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation

•

When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn the device sideways.

You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation.

To enter text character by character

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 enter a period

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After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar.

To enter text using the Gesture input function

When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write.

After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced.

If the word that you want does not appear, tap to see other options and select accordingly. If the desired option does not appear, delete the entire word and trace it again, or enter the word by tapping each letter individually.

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To change the Gesture input settings

When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings.

To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox.

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.

To enable voice input

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

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

Mark the Google™ voice typing key checkbox.

Tap

to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screen

keyboard.

To enter text using voice input

Open the on-screen keyboard.

2 3 4

. When appears, speak to enter text.

Tap When you're finished, tap

again. The suggested text appears.

Edit the text manually if necessary.

To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually, tap

Editing text

You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write. You can access the editing tools by double-tapping the entered The editing tools then become available via an application bar.

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 saved on the clipboard.

To select text

Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides.

Drag the tabs left or right to select more text.

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To edit text in portrait orientation

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

Select the text you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your desired changes.

To edit text in landscape orientation

Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text.

Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit and select an option.

Personalising the Xperia keyboard

When entering text using the on-screen keyboard, you can access keyboard and other text input settings that help you, for example, to set options for writing languages, text prediction and correction, automatic spacing, and quick full stops. The keyboard can use data from messaging and other applications to learn your writing style. There is also a Personalisation guide that runs you through the most basic settings, to get you started quickly.

To access the on-screen keyboard settings

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

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired.

To add a writing language for text input, tap Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes.

Tap OK to confirm.

To change the text input settings

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

Tap

, then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select the relevant

settings.

To display the Smiley key

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

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Symbols and smileys.

Mark the Smiley key checkbox.

To select a keyboard layout variant

Layout variants are only available for the on-screen keyboard when you select two or three writing languages and may not be available in all writing languages.

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

Tap

, then tap Keyboard settings.

Tap Writing languages, then tap .

Select a keyboard layout variant.

Tap OK to confirm.

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Calling

Making calls

Making calls overview

You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device. See page 56 .

Instant messaging and video chat

1 Open your contacts list 2 View your call log entries 3 View your favourite contacts 4 View all contact groups saved to your device 5 Delete number 6 Dialpad 7 View more options 8 Call button 9 Hide or show the dialer

To make a call by dialling

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Phone.

Enter the number of the recipient and tap .

To make a call using smart dial

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Phone.

Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches appears.

Tap the contact you want to call.

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To make an international call

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Phone.

Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.

Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros) and phone number, then tap .

Showing or hiding your phone number

You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them.

To show or hide your phone number

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Call settings.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Additional settings > Caller ID.

Receiving calls

To answer a call

To decline a call

To mute the ringtone for an incoming call

•

When you receive the call, press the volume key.

Rejecting a call with a message

You can reject a call with a predefined message. When you reject a call with such a message, the message is automatically sent to the caller and saved on your device.

Six messages are predefined on your device. You can select from these predefined messages, which can also be edited if necessary.

To reject a call with a predefined message

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Drag Reject with message upward, then select a message.

To reject a second call with a predefined message

•

When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Reject with message upward, then select a message.

To edit the text message used to reject a call

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Call settings > General > Reject call with message.

Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.

Tap OK.

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Ongoing calls

Ongoing calls overview

1 Open your contacts list 2 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call 3 Put the current call on hold or retrieve the call 4 Enter numbers during a call 5 Mute the microphone during a call 6 End a call

To change the ear speaker volume during a call

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Press the volume key up or down.

To activate the screen during a call

•

Briefly press

Using the call log

In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls and dialled calls .

To view your missed calls

When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards.

Tap Missed call.

To call a number from your call log

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.

To call a number directly, tap the number. To edit a number before calling, touch and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.

You can also call a number by tapping

> Call back.

To add a number from the call log to your contacts

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.

Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts.

Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.

Edit the contact details and tap Done.

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To hide the call log

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Phone.

Tap > Hide call log.

Forwarding calls

You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service.

To forward calls

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Call settings.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Call forwarding and select an option.

Enter the number to which you want to forward calls, then tap Enable.

To turn off call forwarding

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Call settings.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Call forwarding.

Select an option, then tap Disable.

Restricting calls

You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls.

To block incoming or outgoing calls

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Call settings.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Call Barring, and select an option.

Enter the password and tap Enable.

When you set up call blocking for the first time, you need to enter a password to activate the call blocking function. You must use this same password later if you want to edit call blocking settings.

To enable or disable fixed dialling

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Call settings.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Fixed dialing numbers.

If you want to enable fixed dialing, select Activate fixed dialing. If you want to disable fixed dialing, select Deactivate fixed dialing.

Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.

To access the list of accepted call recipients

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Call settings.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing numbers.

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To change the SIM card PIN2

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Call settings.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2.

Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.

Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.

Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.

Multiple calls

If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.

To activate or deactivate call waiting

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Call settings.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Additional settings.

To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.

To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold

•

When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag

To reject a second call

•

When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left.

to the right.

To make a second call

During an ongoing call, tap .

Enter the number of the recipient and tap

To switch between multiple calls

•

To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap Switch to this call.

. The first call is put on hold.

Conference calls

With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons.

For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact your network operator.

To make a conference call

During an ongoing call, tap .

Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on hold.

Tap to add the second participant to the conference call.

Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.

To have a private conversation with a conference call participant

During an ongoing conference call, tap participants.

Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talk privately.

To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap

To release a participant from a conference call

During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants.

Tap next to the participant you want to release.

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To end a conference call

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During the conference call, tap End conference call.

Voicemail

If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually.

To set up voicemail

From the Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Call settings.

Select a SIM card.

Tap Voicemail > Voicemail settings > Voicemail number.

Enter your voicemail number.

Tap OK.

To call your voicemail service

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Phone.

Touch and hold 1.

Emergency calls

Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network.

To make an emergency call

From your Home screen, tap

Find and Tap Phone.

Enter the emergency number and tap

You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls are barred.

To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked

From the lock screen, tap Emergency call.

Enter the emergency number and tap .

. To delete a number, tap .

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Contacts

Transferring contacts

There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. Find out more about choosing a transfer method at

www.sonymobile.com/support

Transferring contacts using a computer

Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer, which you can access from within the Xperia™ Companion software, supports mobile devices that run on iOS/iCloud and Android™. If you are switching from an iOS device, the App Matching feature suggests the Android equivalents of your iOS apps.

To use Xperia™ Transfer, you need:

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An Internet-connected computer.

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Your new Android™ device.

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A USB cable for your new Android™ device.

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Your old device.

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A USB cable for your old device.

You may not need your old device. For iOS devices, you can connect directly to iCloud or use a local backup. For previously owned Sony devices you can use local backups.

To transfer contacts to your new device

Search and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion or Xperia™ Companion for Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac if the software is not already installed.

Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.

After successful installation, open the Xperia™ Companion software if it is not automatically launched, then click instructions to transfer your contacts.

Xperia™ Transfer

and follow the relevant

Transferring contacts using an online account

If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account, for example, Google Sync™, Facebook™ or Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, you

can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account.

To synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account

From your Home screen, tap

Tap

, then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.

Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with, then tap > Sync now.

You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it.

, then tap .

Other methods for transferring contacts

There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new device. For example, you can copy contacts to a memory card, use Bluetooth

technology, or save contacts to a SIM card. For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.

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To import contacts from a memory card

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card.

Select the file that you want to import.

To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology

Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible.

When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.

Tap Accept to start the file transfer.

Drag the status bar downwards. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification.

Tap the received file.

To import contacts from a SIM card

You may lose information or get multiple contact entries if you transfer contacts using a SIM card.

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

2 3 4 5

, then tap Import contacts.

Tap Select a SIM card. Select where to store your contacts. To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all contacts, tap Import all.

Searching and viewing contacts

Contacts screen overview

1 Contacts, Calling, Favourites and Groups tabs 2 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information 3 View contact details 4 Jump to contacts starting with the selected letter 5 Access communication options for the contact 6 Search for contacts 7 Add a contact 8 View more options

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To search for a contact

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap and enter a phone number, name or other information in the Search contacts field. The result list is filtered as you enter each character.

To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application

From your Home screen, tap

Press , then tap Filter.

In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have

, then tap .

synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account.

When you are finished, tap OK.

Adding and editing contacts

To add a contact

From your Home screen, tap

Tap

If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are

adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap Phone contact if you only want to use and save this contact on your device.

Enter or select the desired information for the contact.

When you are finished, tap Done.

, then tap .

After you select a synchronisation account in step 3, that account will show as the default account offered the next time you add a contact. When you save a contact to a particular account, that account will show as the default account to save to the next time you add a contact. If you have saved a contact to a particular account and want to change it, you need to create a new contact and select a different account to save it to.

If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact's phone number, you do not have to edit the number again when you make calls from other countries.

To edit a contact

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap

Edit the desired information.

When you are finished, tap Done.

Some synchronisation services do not allow you to edit contact details.

To associate a picture with a contact

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap

Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture.

When you have added the picture, tap Done.

You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the

Album application.

To personalise the ringtone for a contact

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap .

Tap

> Set ringtone.

Select an option from the list or tap to select a music file saved to your device, then tap Done.

Tap Done.

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To delete contacts

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete.

To delete all contacts, tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu, then select Mark all.

Tap , then tap Delete.

To edit contact information about yourself

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap Myself, then tap .

Enter the new information or make the changes you want.

When you are done, tap Done.

To create a new contact from a text message

From your Home screen, tap

Tap > Save.

Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.

Edit the contact information and tap Done.

, then find and tap .

Adding medical and emergency contact information

You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts application. You can enter medical details, such as allergies and medications that you are using, plus information about relatives and friends who can be contacted in case of emergency. After setup, your ICE information can be accessed from the security lock screen. This means that even if the screen is locked, for example, by a PIN, pattern or password, emergency personnel can still retrieve your ICE information.

1 Go back to the main Contacts screen 2 Get more information about ICE 3 Show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information 4 Medical information 5 ICE contact list 6 Create new ICE contacts 7 Use existing contacts as ICE contacts

To enter your medical information

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.

Tap

, then tap Edit medical info.

Edit the desired information.

When you are finished, tap Done.

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To add a new ICE contact

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap .

If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap Phone contact if you only want to use and save this contact on your device.

Enter or select the desired information for the contact.

When you are finished, tap Done.

The ICE contact must have at least a phone number to which emergency personnel can make a call. If your device is locked by a security screen lock, emergency personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contact, even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application about the contact.

To use existing contacts as ICE contacts

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap .

Mark the contacts that you want to use as ICE contacts.

When you are finished, tap Done.

The ICE contacts that you select must have at least a phone number to which emergency personnel can make a call. If your device is locked by a security screen lock, emergency personnel can only see the phone number of the ICE contacts, even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application about the contacts.

To show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.

Tap

, then mark the Show personal information checkbox.

To make your ICE information visible from the security lock screen

From your Home screen, tap

Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.

Tap

, then tap Settings.

Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox.

Your ICE information is visible from the security lock screen by default.

, then tap .

To enable calls to ICE contacts from the security lock screen

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.

Tap

, then tap Settings.

Mark the Enable calling in ICE checkbox.

Some network operators may not support ICE calls.

Favourites and groups

You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application. You can also assign contacts to groups, to get quicker access to a group of contacts from within the Contacts application.

To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite

From the Home screen, tap

Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites.

Tap

, then tap .

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To view your favourite contacts

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap .

To assign a contact to a group

In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.

Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups.

Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact.

Tap Done.

Sending contact information

To send your business card

From your Home screen, tap

Tap Myself.

Press

Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

To send a contact

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap the contact whose details you want to send.

Press

Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

, then tap Send contact > OK.

, then tap .

To send several contacts at once

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Press

Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts.

Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

, then tap Mark several.

Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application

If you synchronise 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

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact.

Press

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 linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the Contacts list.

To separate linked contacts

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap

Tap Unlink contact > Unlink.

, then tap Link contact.

, then tap .

Backing up contacts

You can use a memory card or a SIM card to back up contacts.

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To export all contacts to a memory card

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card.

Tap OK.

To export contacts to a 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.

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Press , then tap Export contacts.

Select a SIM card.

Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts.

Tap Export.

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.

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Messaging and chat

Reading and sending messages

The Messaging application shows your messages 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 MMS settings

The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which includes the size of added media files, is also operator dependent. Contact your network operator for more information.

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1 Go back to the list of conversations 2 View options 3 Sent and received messages 4 Send button 5 Attach a file 6 Attach a location 7 Attach a sound clip 8 Take a photo and attach it 9 Attach a photo saved on your device 10 Text field

To create and send a message

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

Tap

Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that you have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.

Tap Write message and enter your message text.

If you want to add an attachment, tap and select an option.

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:.

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To read a received message

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

Tap the desired conversation.

If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message.

All received messages are saved by default to the device memory.

To reply to a message

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

Tap the conversation containing the message.

Enter your reply and tap Send.

To forward a message

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward.

Touch and hold the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward message.

Edit the message, if necessary, then tap Send.

To save a file contained in a message you receive

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the conversation you want to open.

If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message.

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

, then find and tap .

Organising your messages

To delete a message

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.

Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Delete.

To delete conversations

From your Home screen, tap

Tap , then tap Delete conversations.

Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap > Delete.

To star a message

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the conversation you want to open.

In the message you want to star, tap

To unstar a message, tap

To view starred messages

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

Tap , then tap Starred messages.

All starred messages appear in a list.

, then find and tap .

To search for messages

From your Home screen, tap

Tap , then tap Search.

Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list.

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, then find and tap .

Calling from a message

To call a message sender

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

Tap a conversation.

Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the number that you want to call from the list that appears.

If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number that you want to call. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap .

To save a sender's number as a contact

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

2 3 4

> Save.

Tap Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Done.

Messaging settings

To change your message notification settings

From your Home screen, tap

Tap , then tap Settings.

Select a SIM card.

To set a notification sound, tap Notification sound and select an option.

For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.

, then find and tap .

To turn the delivery report function on or off for outgoing messages

From your Home screen, tap

Tap , then tap Settings.

Select a SIM card.

Mark or unmark the Delivery report checkbox as desired.

After the delivery report function is turned on, a check mark is displayed in messages that have been successfully delivered.

, then find and tap .

Instant messaging and video chat

You can use the Google Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device to chat with friends who also use the application on computers, Android™ devices and other devices. You can turn any conversation into a video call with several friends, and you can send messages to friends even when they are offline. You can also view and share photos easily.

Before you start using Hangouts™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection and a Google™ account. Go to http://support.google.com/hangouts and click the "Hangouts on your Android" link to get more detailed information about how to use this application.

The video call function only works on devices with a front camera.

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1 Start a new chat or video call 2 Options 3 List of contacts

To start an instant message or a video call

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Hangouts.

Tap , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number or circle name and select the relevant entry from the suggested list.

To start an instant messaging session, tap

To start a video call, tap .

To reply to a chat message or join a video call

When someone contacts you on Hangouts, or appears in the status bar.

Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message or video call and begin to chat.

To learn more about Hangouts™

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When the Hangouts™ application is open, tap , then tap Help.

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Email

Setting up email

Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts.

To set up an email account

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Email.

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 add an extra email account

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Email.

If you are using several email accounts, tap , then tap Add account.

Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually.

When prompted, enter a name for your email account so that it is easily identifiable.

When you are finished, tap Next.

To set an email account as your default account

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Email.

Press

Select the account you want to use as the default account for composing and sending email messages.

Mark the Default account checkbox. The inbox of the default account appears every time you open the email application.

, then tap Settings.

If you only have one email account, this account is automatically the default account.

Sending and receiving email messages

1 View a list of all email accounts and recent folders 2 Write an email message 3 Access settings and options

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4 List of email messages

To download new email messages

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Email.

If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu.

To download new messages, tap , then tap Refresh.

When the inbox is open, swipe downwards on the screen to refresh the message list.

To read your email messages

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Email.

If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you

want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox in the drop down menu.

In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.

To create and send an email message

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

If you are using several email accounts, tap

and select the account from

which you want to send the email, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu.

Tap , then type the recipient's name or email address, or tap and select one or more recipients from your Contacts list.

Enter the email subject and message text, then tap .

To reply to an email message

In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to reply to, then tap Reply or Reply all.

Enter your reply, then tap .

To forward an email message

In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward.

Enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap and select a recipient from your Contacts list.

Enter your message text, then tap .

To view an email message attachment

Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to view. Email messages with attachments are indicated by .

After the email message opens, tap Load. The attachment starts to download.

After the attachment finishes downloading, tap View.

To save a sender's email address to your contacts

Find and tap a message in your email inbox.

Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK.

Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.

Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.

Email preview pane

A preview pane is available for viewing and reading your email messages in landscape orientation. Once activated, you can use it to view both the email message list and one selected email message at the same time.

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To activate the preview pane

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

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1 2 3 4

, then tap Settings.

Tap Tap General > Split view. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK.

To read email messages using the preview pane

Make sure the preview pane is activated. Open your email inbox. Scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read. To view the email message in fullscreen format, tap the split bar (located between the email list and the email body). To return to the regular inbox view, tap the split bar again.

Organising your email messages

To sort your emails

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Email.

If you are using several email accounts, tap want to sort, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to sort all your email accounts at once, tap

Tap , then tap Sort.

Select a sorting option.

and select the account that you

, then tap Combined inbox.

To search for emails

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

If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the name of the account that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined

view.

Tap .

Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard.

The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message that you want to open.

To view all folders for one email account

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

If you are using several email accounts, tap , and select the account you want to check.

Under the account that you want to check, select Show all folders.

To delete an email message

In your email inbox, mark the checkbox for the message that you want to delete, then tap .

Tap Delete.

In the email inbox view, you can also flick a message to the right to delete it.

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Email account settings

To remove an email account from your device

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Email.

Press , then tap Settings.

Select the account you want to remove.

Tap Delete account > OK.

To change the inbox check frequency

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Email.

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1 2 3

4 5 6

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, then tap Settings.

Tap Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency. Tap Inbox check frequency > Check frequency and select an option.

To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account

From your Home screen, tap Press

, then tap Settings.

, then find and tap Email.

Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an Out of Office auto-reply. Tap Out of office. Drag the slider beside Out of office to the right to turn on the function. If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the auto reply. Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field. Tap OK to confirm.

Gmail™

If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and write email messages.

1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and recent folders 2 Search for email messages 3 Access settings and options 4 List of email messages

To learn more about Gmail™

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When the Gmail application is open, tap , then tap Help.

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Music

Transferring music to your device

There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device:

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For Windows® only: Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and then drag and drop the music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See

•

You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between

Managing files using a computer

the computer and your device. Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion or Xperia™ Companion for Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac .

The Music application may not support all music file formats. For more information about supported file formats and the use of multimedia (audio, image and video) files, download the White Paper for your device at

www.sonymobile.com/support

Listening to music

Use the "WALKMAN" application to listen to your favourite music and audio books.

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1 Go to the “WALKMAN” home screen 2 Search songs on Music Unlimited and all songs saved to your device 3 View the current play queue 4 Album art (if available) 5 Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue

Touch and hold to rewind within the current song 6 Play or pause a song 7 Tap to go to the next song in the play queue

Touch and hold to fast forward within the current song 8 Shuffle songs in the current play queue 9 Repeat all songs in the current play queue 10 Progress indicator – Drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 11 Total time length of current song 12 Elapsed time of current song

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“WALKMAN” home screen

1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the “WALKMAN” home screen menu 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the “WALKMAN” application 4 Return to the "WALKMAN" music player screen

To play a song using the “WALKMAN” application

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

If the “WALKMAN” home screen is not displayed, tap edge of the “WALKMAN” home screen to the right. If the “WALKMAN” home screen is displayed, drag the left edge of the “WALKMAN” home screen to the right.

Select a music category, for example, under Artists, Albums or Songs, then browse to the song that you want to open.

Tap a song to play it.

, then drag the left

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 find song-related information online

•

While a song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap the album art to display the infinite button , then tap .

The infinite button YouTube™, lyrics, and artist info on Wikipedia.

gives you access to several sources of information including videos on

To adjust the audio volume

•

Press the volume key.

To minimise the "WALKMAN" application

•

When a song is playing, 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

While a song is playing in the background, tap the to open the recently used applications window.

Tap the "WALKMAN" application.

“WALKMAN” home screen menu

The “WALKMAN” home screen menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device as well as of the songs available on Music Unlimited. From here you can manage your albums and playlists, create shortcuts, and organise your music by mood and tempo using SensMe™ channels.

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1 Return to the “WALKMAN” home screen 2 Browse your music by artist 3 Browse your music by album 4 Browse your music by song 5 Browse all playlists 6 New releases (provided by Music Unlimited) 7 Charts (provided by Music Unlimited) 8 Featured playlists (provided by Music Unlimited) 9 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services 10 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited channels

Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.

To open the “WALKMAN” home screen menu

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

If the “WALKMAN” home screen is not displayed, tap

, then drag the left edge of the “WALKMAN” home screen to the right. If the “WALKMAN” home screen is displayed, drag the left edge of the “WALKMAN” home screen to the right.

To return to the “WALKMAN” home screen

•

When the “WALKMAN” home screen menu is open, tap Home.

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When the “WALKMAN” home screen menu is open, tap on the screen to the right of the menu.

To update your music with the latest information

From the “WALKMAN” home screen, tap

Tap Download music info > Start. Your device searches online and downloads

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

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

To enable the SensMe™ channels application

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From the “WALKMAN” home screen, tap , then tap Download music info > Start.

This application requires a mobile or Wi-Fi® network connection.

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To delete a song

From the “WALKMAN” home screen, browse to the song that you want to delete.

Touch and hold the song title, then tap Delete from the list that appears.

Tap Delete again to confirm.

You can also delete albums this way.

Playlists

On the “WALKMAN” home screen, you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device.

To create your own playlists

From the “WALKMAN” home screen, touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist.

In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist.

Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.

You can also tap the album art and then tap to create a new playlist.

To play your own playlists

Open the “WALKMAN” home screen menu, then tap Playlists.

Under Playlists, select the playlist that you want to open.

If you want to play only one song in the playlist, tap the name of the song. If you want to play all songs, tap Shuffle all.

To add songs to a playlist

From the “WALKMAN” home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist.

Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to.

Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the album or song. The album or song is added to the playlist.

To remove a song from a playlist

In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song you want to delete.

Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears.

To delete a playlist

Open the “WALKMAN” home screen menu, then tap Playlists.

Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete.

Tap Delete.

Tap Delete again to confirm.

You cannot delete default playlists.

Sharing music

To share a song

From the “WALKMAN” home screen, browse to the song or album that you want to share.

Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share.

Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions.

You can also share albums and playlists in the same way.

Sharing music on Facebook™

The Friends’ music function collects links to music and music-related content that you and your friends have shared using Facebook™.

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To share and "Like" a song on Facebook™

While the song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field.

Tap share to send the song to Facebook™. If the song is received successfully, you will get a confirmation message from Facebook™.

To manage music from your friends on Facebook™

Open the “WALKMAN” home screen menu, then tap Friends' music > Recent.

Tap an item that you want to work on.

Manage the item as desired. For example, to "Like" the song, tap comment on the song, add a comment in the comments field.

To view music that you shared on Facebook™

Open the “WALKMAN” home screen menu, then tap Friends' music > My shares.

Scroll to an item that you want to open, then tap it. All comments that you posted on Facebook™ about the item, if any, are displayed.

. To

Enhancing the sound

To improve the sound quality using the equaliser

When the "WALKMAN" application is open, tap

Tap Settings > Sound enhancements.

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

When the "WALKMAN" application is open, tap .

Tap Settings > Sound enhancements > Settings > Surround sound (VPT).

Select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.

Visualiser

The Visualiser adds visual effects to your songs as you play them. The effects for each song 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 Visualiser

In the "WALKMAN" application, tap

Tap Visualizer.

Tap the screen to switch to full screen view.

To change the background theme

In the "WALKMAN" application, tap

Tap Visualizer.

Tap > theme and select a theme.

Recognising music with TrackID™

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.

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1 Search for music online 2 View options 3 View current music charts 4 View the search result history 5 Main screen for recording music 6 Find out what music you are listening to

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 identify music using TrackID™ technology

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device towards the music source.

Tap . If the track is recognised by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on the screen.

To return to the

TrackID™ start screen, press .

To view TrackID™ charts

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Open the TrackID™ application, then tap Charts. A chart from your own region is shown.

To view TrackID™ charts from another region

Open the TrackID™ application, then tap Charts.

Tap

> Regions and then select a country or region.

To buy a track recognised by the TrackID™ application

After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Download.

Follow the instructions in your device to complete your purchase.

You can also select a track to buy by opening the purchase tracks identified by an online text search in TrackID™.

History and Charts tabs. Or you can

To share a track

After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Share, then select a sharing method.

Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure.

To view artist information for a track

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After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Artist info.

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To delete a track from the track history

Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History.

Tap a track title, then tap Delete.

Tap Yes to confirm.

Music Unlimited online service

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

Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.

To get started with Music Unlimited

From the “WALKMAN” home screen, tap > Settings.

Drag the slider beside Music Unlimited to the right so that the Music Unlimited function gets turned on, then follow the on-screen instructions.

for more information.

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FM radio

Listening to the 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 favourites. 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.

1 Radio on/off button 2 View menu options 3 Tuned frequency 4 Save or remove a channel as a favourite 5 Tuning dial 6 Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels 7 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 8 A saved favourite channel 9 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel

To listen to the FM radio

Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.

From your Home screen, tap

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

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Drag the frequency band left or right.

To start a new search for radio channels

When the radio is open, press .

Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all available channels are displayed.

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To switch the radio sound to the speaker

When the radio is open, press .

Tap Play in speaker.

To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in

headphones.

To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™

While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then select

TrackID™.

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.

Press

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 return the FM Radio.

Favourite radio channels

To save a channel as a favourite

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

Tap .

Enter a name and select a colour for the channel, then press Save.

To listen to a favourite radio channel

Tap

> Favourites.

Select an option.

To remove a channel as a favourite

When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove.

Tap , then tap Delete.

Sound settings

To switch between mono and stereo sound mode

When the radio is open, press

Tap Enable stereo sound.

To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press

sound.

To select the radio region

When the radio is open, press

Tap Set radio region.

Select an option.

To adjust the Visualiser

When the radio is open, tap

Tap Visualiser.

Select an option.

and tap Force mono

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Camera

Taking photos and recording videos

1 Zoom in or out 2 Main camera screen 3 View photos and videos 4 Take photos or record video clips 5 Go back a step or exit the camera 6 Capturing mode settings icon 7 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons

To take a photo from the lock screen

To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

To activate the camera, touch and hold

After the camera opens, tap .

and drag upwards.

To take a photo by touching the screen

Activate the camera.

Tap

, then tap .

Drag the slider beside Touch capture to the right.

Point the camera towards the subject.

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.

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

Activate the camera.

Point the camera towards the subject.

Tap the on-screen camera button

. The photo is taken as soon as you

release your finger.

To record a video by tapping the screen

Activate the camera.

Point the camera towards the subject.

Tap

to start recording.

Tap

to stop recording.

This function is only available in

Superior auto capturing mode.

To view your photos and videos

Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video.

Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.

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To delete a photo or recorded video

Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete.

Tap the screen to make appear.

Tap .

Tap Delete to confirm.

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™

Activate the camera.

2 3

, then tap

Tap Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level.

To take a photo using Smile Shutter™

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. The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically. 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 geographical position has not been found. When

appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the

appears, geotagging is turned on and the geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When neither of these two symbols appears, geotagging is turned off.

To turn on geotagging

From your Home screen, tap .

Tap Settings > Location.

Drag the slider beside Location to the right.

Activate the camera.

Tap

, then tap .

Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right.

Tap OK.

General camera settings

Capturing mode settings overview

Superior auto

Optimise your settings to suit any scene.

Manual

Adjust camera settings manually.

Background defocus

Blur the background of your photos to make your subject look sharper in comparison.

AR effect

Take photos with virtual scenes and characters.

Creative effect

Apply effects to photos or videos.

Timeshift burst

Find the best photo from a burst of images.

Social live

Broadcast live video to Facebook™.

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.

Portrait retouch

Take photos with real-time portrait styles.

Info-eye™

The Info-eye™ application helps you search for information about things around you using your camera viewfinder. For example, you can snap a photo of a landmark and receive information about it right on your screen. Or you can take a photo of a book or scan a QR code and get background information instantly.

Info-eye™ can only recognise selected landmarks or objects.

AR effect

You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos and make them more fun. This setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos as you take them. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder.

Timeshift burst

The camera takes a burst of 61 photos in a window of two seconds – one second before and after you press the camera key. So you can go back and find the perfect image.

To use Timeshift burst

Activate the camera.

2 3

, then select .

Tap To take photos, press the camera key fully down and then release it. The photos taken appear in thumbnail view.

Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save, then tap

Social live

Social live is a camera shooting mode that lets you stream video live to your Facebook™ page. You just need to have an active internet connection and be logged into Facebook™. Videos can be up to 10 minutes long.

To broadcast live video using Social live

Activate the camera.

Tap , then select .

Tap

to start broadcasting.

To take a photo during the broadcast, tap .

To stop broadcasting, tap

Quick launch

Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked.

Launch only

After you drag upwards, the main camera is launched from sleep mode.

Launch and capture

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

Launch and record video

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

Off

Geotagging

Tag photos with details of where you took them.

Touch capture

Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.

Shutter sound

Choose 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.

White balance

This function adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. The white balance setting icon is available on the camera screen.

Auto

Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.

Incandescent

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

Fluorescent

Adjusts the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.

Daylight

Adjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.

Cloudy

Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky.

This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

Still camera settings

To adjust the still camera settings

Activate the camera.

To display all settings, tap

Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired.

Still camera settings overview

Resolution

Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.

3MP 2048×1536(4:3)

3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.

2MP 1920×1080(16:9)

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

1MP 1280×720(16:9)

1 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.

WVGA 800×600(4:3)

WVGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 800x600 pixels.

VGA 640×480(4:3)

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

This setting is only available in Manual capturing 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 s.)

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

On (2 s.)

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.

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 coloured focus frame stays sharp.

Single auto focus

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.

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 Manual capturing mode.

Metering

This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture.

Centre

Adjusts the exposure to the centre 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 the image that you want to capture.

This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

Preview

You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them.

Unlimited

The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it.

5 seconds

The preview of the photo or video apears for 5 seconds after you shoot it.

3 seconds

The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it.

Edit

The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it.

Off

The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.

Face registration

You can register faces with the Camera application so that the viewfinder automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder.

Flash

Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon camera screen:

Auto

The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.

Fill flash

Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark shadows.

Red-eye reduction

Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo.

Off

The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the self-timer to avoid blurred photos.

Torch

A torch or camera light is turned on when you take photos.

in the

Video camera settings

To adjust the video camera settings

Activate the camera.

Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.

To display all settings, tap

Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.

Video camera settings overview

Video resolution

Adjust the video resolution for different formats.

VGA 640×480(4:3)

VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.

QVGA 320×240(4:3)

QVGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.

MMS

Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited so that the video file can fit in a multimedia message.

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 s.)

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

On (2 s.)

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.

Smile Shutter™(video)

Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video.

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 auto focus

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.

This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

HDR video

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.

This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

Metering

This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture.

Centre

Adjusts the exposure to the centre 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 the image that you want to capture.

This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

SteadyShot™

When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand.

Microphone

Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.

Flash

Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The video flash icon is only available on the video camera screen. Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light even if lighting conditions are poor.

Off

Photos and videos in Album

Viewing photos and videos

Use the Album application 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. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.

1 View menu options 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu 4 The date of items in the group 5 Tap a photo or video to view it

To view photos and videos

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Album.

Tap a photo or video to view it.

Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video.

If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways, mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.

To change the size of the thumbnails

•

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 zoom a photo

•

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

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.

Tap a photo to end the slideshow.

To play a video

In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play.

Tap Movies > Just once.

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

When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.

Tap .

To fast forward and rewind a video

When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.

Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.

To adjust the volume of a video

•

Press the volume key.

Sharing and managing photos and videos

You can share photos and videos that you’ve stored on your device. You can also manage them in different ways. For example, you can work with photos in batches, delete photos and link them to contacts.

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 share a photo or video

In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to share.

Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap

Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow the steps to send it.

To use a photo as a contact picture

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

> Use as > Contact picture.

If asked, select Contacts > Just once, then select a contact.

To use a photo as wallpaper

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

> Use as > Wallpaper.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

To rotate a photo

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

Select Rotate. The photo is saved in the new orientation.

To delete a photo or video

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

Tap Delete.

To work with batches of photos or videos in Album

When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select items.

Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame.

Use the tools in the toolbars 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.

Editing photos with the Photo editor application

You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera. For example, you can change the light effects. After you save the edited photo, the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device.

To edit a photo

•

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

To crop a photo

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

If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.

3 4 5

8 9

> Crop.

Tap

to select an option.

Tap 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. 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. To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the frame, then drag it to the desired position. Tap Apply Crop. To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Save.

To apply special effects to a photo

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

If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.

Tap

, then select an option.

Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save.

To improve a photo using advanced settings

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

If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.

Tap

, then select an option.

To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.

To adjust the light settings for a photo

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

If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.

Tap , then select an option.

To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.

To set the saturation level of colours in a photo

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

If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.

Tap

To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.

, then select an option.

Album home screen menu

Through the Album home screen menu you can browse to all your photo albums, including albums of photos and videos taken with the camera as well as content that you share online via services such as PlayMemories, Picasa™ and Facebook. Once you are logged in to such services, you can manage content, comment on photos and videos, and view comments from friends. From the Album application, you can

also add geotags to photos, perform basic editing tasks, and use methods such as Bluetooth® wireless technology and email to share content.

1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service 2 Return to the Album application home screen 3 View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera 4 View all photos and videos saved to your device in different folders 5 View your favorite photos and videos 6 View your photos on a map or in globe mode 7 View photos and videos on Facebook™ 8 View photos and videos on Picasa™

The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions.

To view and add comments to online album content

When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap to view the comments.

Enter your comments in the input field, then tap Post.

To "Like" a photo or video on Facebook™

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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™.

Viewing your photos on a map

Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging. You can view and tag your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you took a particular photo. See page 72 for more information.

If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera, you can tag your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage.

Adding the geographical position to your photos

1 View geotagged photos in Globe view 2 View menu options 3 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map 4 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location 5 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen

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 all photos in the group, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.

To add a geotag to a photo

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

Tap to set location to open the map screen.

Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map.

To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map to where you want to move the photo.

When you are finished, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo viewer.

To view geotagged photos on a map

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Album.

Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places.

Tap the photo that you want to view on a map.

To view geotagged photos on a globe

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Album.

Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places >

Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe.

To change the geotag of a photo

When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue, then tap the desired location on the map.

Tap OK.

To change the map view

•

When viewing the map in Album, tap

, then select Classic view or Satellite view.

Videos

Watching videos in the Movies application

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

Some video files may not be playable in the Movies application.

Overview of Movies

1 View menu options 2 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to browse all downloaded and saved videos 3 Tap to play saved or downloaded video files

To play a video in Movies

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

Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the screen, drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu, then find and tap the video that you want to play.

To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.

To pause playing, tap . To resume playing, tap .

To rewind, drag the progress bar marker to the left. To fast forward, drag the progress bar marker to the right.

To change settings in Movies

From your Home screen, tap

Tap > Settings, then change the settings as desired.

To change the sound settings while a video is playing

While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.

Tap , then tap Sound settings.

Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate.

When you're finished, tap OK.

, then find and tap Movies.

To share a video

When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share.

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.

Transferring video content to your device

Before you start using the Movies application, it’s a good idea to transfer movies, TV shows and other video content to your device from other devices, such as a computer. There are several ways to transfer your content:

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For Windows® only: Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag and drop the video files directly using the file manager application on the computer. See

Managing files using a computer

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If you have a PC or an Apple® Mac® computer, use the Xperia™ Companion software to organise content and transfer video files to your device.

on page 88 .

Managing video content

To get movie information manually

Make sure that your device has an active data connection.

From your Home screen, tap

Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu, then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to get information.

Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video, then tap Search for info.

In the search field, enter keywords for the video, then tap the confirm key on the keyboard. All matches are displayed in a list.

Select a search result, then tap Done. The download of the information begins.

You can get information about newly added videos automatically every time the Movies application opens if you mark the Get video details checkbox under Settings.

, then find and tap Movies.

If the downloaded information is not correct, search again using different keywords.

To clear information about a video

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

Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu, then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to edit.

Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Clear info.

To delete a video

From your Home screen, tap

Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies home screen menu, then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you want to delete.

Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears.

Tap Delete again to confirm.

, then find and tap Movies.

Connectivity

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, and phones. Bluetooth® connections work better

within 10 metres (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

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings.

Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth so that the Bluetooth® function is turned on.

Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth® devices appear.

Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth® devices.

Naming your device

devices can vary.

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.

To give your device a name

Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is turned on.

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.

Tap

and select Rename phone.

Enter a name for your device.

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 and connect with the other device.

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

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

Make sure that the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth® function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices.

From your device’s Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth® devices appear in a

list.

Tap the Bluetooth® device that you want to pair with.

Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices. Your device and the other device are now paired.

To connect your device to another Bluetooth® device

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.

Tap the Bluetooth® device to which you want to connect.

To unpair a Bluetooth® device

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.

Under Paired devices, tap

beside the name of the device that you want to

unpair.

Tap Unpair.

Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth® technology

Share items with other Bluetooth® compatible devices such as phones or computers. You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth® function, such

as:

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Photos and videos

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Music and other audio files

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Contacts

•

Web pages

To send items using Bluetooth

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

device is visible to other Bluetooth® devices.

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

send, and scroll to the item.

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.

Select Bluetooth.

Turn on Bluetooth® if you are asked to do so.

Tap the name of the receiving device.

Receiving device: If asked, accept the connection.

Sending device: If asked, confirm the transfer to the receiving device.

Receiving device: Accept the incoming item.

To receive items using Bluetooth

Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices.

The sending device now starts sending data to your device.

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

When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.

Tap Accept to start the file transfer.

To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar downwards.

To open a received item, drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevant notification.

Computer tool

Xperia™ Companion is available to help you connect your device to a computer and manage content, such as camera and multimedia content, browse files on your device, and manage your device’s software.

Xperia™ Companion

Xperia™ Companion is a computer software with a collection of tools and applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. With Xperia™ Companion, you can:

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Update or repair your device’s software.

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Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia™ Transfer.

•

Back up and restore content on your computer.

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Sync multimedia content – camera content, music and playlists between your device and computer.

•

Browse files on your device. To use Xperia™ Companion, you need an Internet-connected computer running one

of the following operating systems:

•

Microsoft® Windows® 7 or later

•

Mac OS® X 10.8 or later Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows at

http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion or Xperia™ Companion for Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac .

Managing files using a computer

Use a USB cable connection between a Windows® computer and your device to transfer and manage 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 have a PC or an Apple® Mac® computer, you can use Xperia™ Companion to access the file system of your device.

Managing files wirelessly using a computer

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.

In order to use this feature, you need a for example, a computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® 7.

Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports Media transfer,

To prepare to use your device wirelessly with a computer

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

Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.

Computer: Once the name of your device appears on the screen, click

configuration

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

To connect wirelessly to a paired device

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

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

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.

Under Setup, select the paired device that you want to connect.

Tap Connect.

To disconnect from a paired device

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.

Under Setup, select the paired device that you want to disconnect.

Tap Disconnect.

To remove a pairing with another device

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.

Select the paired device that you want to remove.

Tap Forget.

and follow the instructions to pair the computer and your device.

Network

Using a headset

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

To use a headset

Connect the headset to your device.

To answer a call, press the call handling key.

To end the call, press the call handling key.

If a headset is not included with the device, you may purchase one separately.

If you are listening to music, the music stops when you answer a call and resumes after you end the call.

Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect

Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset.

You can also use Smart Connect 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 between 7am and 9am, you can decide that:

•

The "WALKMAN" application starts.

•

The web browser opens the morning paper.

•

The ring volume is set to vibrate. With Smart Connect, you can also manage your accessories such as SmartTags and

SmartWatch. Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information.

Overview of Smart Connect

1 Tap to display all added devices 2 Add a device or an event 3 View menu options 4 Tap to display all added events 5 Tap to activate an event 6 Tap to view details of an event

To create a Smart Connect event

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

If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen.

On the Events tab, tap

If you are creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the

introduction screen.

Add conditions under which you want to trigger the event. A condition could be the connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both.

Tap

Add what you want to happen when you connect an accessory, and set other

to continue.

settings as desired.

Tap

Set an event name, then tap Finish.

to continue.

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

To edit a Smart Connect event

Start the Smart Connection application.

On the Events tab, tap an event.

If the event is switched off, drag the slider to the right to turn it on.

Tap Edit, then adjust the settings as desired.

To delete an event

Start the Smart Connection application.

On the Events tab, touch and hold the event that you want to delete, then tap Delete event.

Tap Delete to confirm.

You can also open the event that you want to delete, then tap > Delete event > Delete.

Managing devices

Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected devices show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each device.

To pair and connect an accessory

Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen.

Tap Devices, then tap

Tap OK to start searching for devices.

In the search result list, tap the name of the device that you want to add.

To adjust the settings for a connected accessory

Pair and connect the accessory with your device.

Start the Smart Connection application.

Tap Devices, then tap the name of the connected accessory.

Adjust the desired settings.

Travel and maps

Using location services

Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi® function. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can determine your location using your mobile network.

In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location services.

To enable location services

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Location.

Drag the slider beside Location to the right.

Tap Agree twice to confirm.

When you enable location services, both GPS satellites and Google™'s location service get enabled by default. You can disable either option manually.

To allow Google apps to access your location

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Google > Location.

Drag the slider beside Location to the right.

Tap Agree twice to confirm.

When you enable location services, both enabled by default. You can disable either option manually.

GPS satellites and Google™'s location service get

Improving GPS accuracy

The first time you use the GPS function in your device, 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). 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™ and navigation

Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination.

When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data is transferred to your device. So it's a good idea to save a map and make it available offline before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs.

The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Internet connection when used online. 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.

1 Enter an address or name to search for a location, for example, a restaurant’s name or address. 2 Select a transportation mode and get directions to your destination. 3 View your account profile. 4 Location mark – shows a searched location on the map. 5 Show your current location. 6 View help and options.

To show your location on the map

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Maps, then tap

To search for a location

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Maps.

In the search field, enter the name of the location you want to find.

Tap the Enter key on the keyboard to start the search, or select a suggested

location from the list. If the search is successful, the location is indicated by on the map.

To get directions

While viewing a map, tap .

Select a transportation mode, then enter your starting point and your destination. The recommended routes appear in a list.

Tap an option from the list of recommended routes to view the directions on a map.

To make a map available offline

While viewing a map, tap the search field.

Scroll to the bottom and tap Make this map area available offline. The area shown on the map gets saved to your device.

To learn more about Google Maps™

•

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

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More….

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.

Calendar and alarm clock

Calendar

Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.

When an appointment time approaches, your device plays a notification sound to remind you. Also,

appears in the status bar.

1 Select a view type and the calendars that you want to view 2 Return to the current date 3 Access settings and other options 4 Flick left or right to browse more quickly 5 Selected date 6 Agenda for the selected day 7 Add a calendar event

To create a calendar event

From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.

Tap .

If you have synchronised your calendar with one or more accounts, select the account to which you want to add this event. If you only want to add this event on your device, tap Device calendar.

Enter or select the desired information and add attendees to the event.

To save the event and send out invitations, tap Done.

To view a calendar event

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the event that you want to view.

, then tap Calendar.

To view multiple calendars

From your Home screen, tap

Tap , then mark the checkboxes for the calendars that you want to view.

, then find and tap Calendar.

To zoom the calendar view

•

When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in.

To display national holidays in the Calendar application

From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.

Tap , then tap Settings.

Tap National holidays.

Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK.

To display birthdays in the Calendar application

From your Home screen, tap

2 3 4

, then tap Settings.

Tap Drag the slider beside Birthdays to the right. Tap Birthdays, then select the contact group for which you want to display

, then tap Calendar.

birthdays.

To display weather forecasts in the Calendar application

From your Home screen, tap

Tap , then tap Settings.

Drag the slider beside Weather forecast to the right.

If location services are disabled, tap Add, then search for the city that you want

, then tap Calendar.

to add.

For more information about how to enable location services, see page 92 .

Using location services

To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application

From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.

Tap , then tap Settings.

Tap Weather forecast.

Adjust the settings as desired.

Alarm and clock

You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the alarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off. But it does sound when the device is set to silent mode.

The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.

1 Access the alarm home screen 2 View a world clock and adjust settings 3 Access the stopwatch function 4 Access the timer function

5 Open date and time settings for the clock 6 Turn an alarm on or off 7 View options 8 Add a new alarm

To set a new alarm

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Clock.

Tap .

Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down.

Tap Set.

If desired, edit other alarm settings.

Tap Done.

To snooze an alarm when it sounds

•

Tap Snooze.

To turn off an alarm when it sounds

•

Slide

to the right.

To edit an existing alarm

Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.

Make the desired changes.

Tap Done.

To turn on or off an alarm

•

Open the Alarm & clock application, then drag the slider next to the alarm to the on or off position.

To delete an alarm

Open the Alarm & clock application, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete.

Tap Delete alarm, then tap Yes.

To set the sound for an alarm

Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.

Tap Alarm sound and select an option, or tap

to select from your music

files.

Tap Done twice.

To set a recurring alarm

Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.

Tap Repeat.

Mark the checkboxes for the desired days, then tap OK.

Tap Done.

To activate the vibrate function for an alarm

Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.

Mark the Vibrate checkbox.

Tap Done.

To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode

Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.

Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox, then tap Done.

Support and maintenance

Support for your device

Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information.

To access the Support application

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap , then select the required support item.

Make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi®, to limit data traffic charges when using the Support application.

Help in menus and applications

Some applications and settings have help available in the options menu, which is normally indicated by in the specific applications.

Updating your device

You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, updates manually.

The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to

use the Xperia™ Companion software on a PC or on an Apple® Mac® computer to update your device.

For more information about software updates, go to

appears in the status bar. You can also check for new

www.sonymobile.com/update

Insufficient remaining storage capacity may prevent updates. Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity before attempting to update.

To check for new software

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Update Centre.

To check that you have the latest system software installed, tap System. To check for updates to applications installed on your device, tap Updates.

Updating your device wirelessly

Use the Update Center application to update your device wirelessly. It handles both application updates and system updates and can also facilitate the download of new applications developed for your device. The updates that you can download over a mobile network depend on your operator. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi® network instead of a mobile network to download new software so that you can avoid data traffic costs.

To download and install a system update

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Update Centre > System.

Select the desired system update, then tap

When the download is finished, tap and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

To download and install application updates

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Update Centre > System.

To download a particular application update, select the update, then tap . To download all available application updates, tap . Updates install automatically after download.

Updating your device using a computer

You can download and install software updates on your device using a computer with an Internet connection. You need a USB cable and a PC or an Apple® Mac

computer running the Xperia™ Companion software.

If you don’t have the Xperia™ Companion software installed on the relevant computer, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on-screen installation instructions.

To update your device using a computer

Make sure you have the Xperia™ Companion software installed on your PC or Apple® Mac® computer.

Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.

Open Xperia™ Companion, if it is not automatically launched.

Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.

Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.

When you connect the device to the computer via a USB cable, you are prompted to install the Xperia™ Companion software, or cancel, unless you have previously selected Do not show again.

IMEI number

Every device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your device is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country.

To view your IMEI number

•

Turn off your device, then remove the battery cover and battery to view your IMEI number.

•

Open the phone dialer on your device and enter *#06#.

To view your IMEI number in the device

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.

Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.

Battery and power management

You can keep track of your battery consumption and see which applications are using the most power. You can also view an estimate of how much time is left before your battery runs out. The estimated battery time is based on your most recent usage pattern.

To make the battery last longer you can use one or more battery saving modes, which include STAMINA mode, Low battery mode, Location-based Wi-Fi®, and Queue background data mode. Each mode works in a different way and controls several power consuming functions on your device.

To view which applications use the most battery power

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.

To view the estimated battery time

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Power management.

Improving battery time using STAMINA mode

STAMINA mode turns off functions that you don't need when your device isn't in use. For example, STAMINA mode can pause your Wi-Fi® connection, data traffic and several power consuming applications when your device is powered on but the screen is inactive. So you save the battery but can still receive phone calls, texts and multimedia messages as they come in. You can also exclude individual applications from being paused by STAMINA mode. Once you activate the screen, all paused functions are resumed.

To activate STAMINA mode

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Power management.

Drag the slider beside STAMINA mode to the right, then tap Activate, if prompted. appears in the status bar once the battery reaches a set level.

To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Power management, then tap STAMINA mode.

Add or remove applications, as desired.

When you're finished, tap Done.

Improving battery time using Low battery mode

Use the Low-battery mode feature to automatically start saving power when the battery reaches a certain charge level. You can set and readjust this charge level as desired. You can also decide which functions to keep active, for example, mobile data traffic, Wi-Fi® or auto-sync.

To activate Low battery mode

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Power management.

Drag the slider beside Low-battery mode to the right.

If prompted, tap Activate. reaches the charge level that you set.

appears in the status bar when the battery

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Sony Xperia E1 Dual Users guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Getting started

Overview

Assembly

Screen protection

Starting your device for the first time

Why do I need a Google™ account?

Charging your device

Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Locking and unlocking the screen

Home screen

Application screen

Navigating applications

Widgets

Shortcuts and folders

Background and themes

Taking a screenshot

Status and notifications

Icons in the status bar

Application overview

Downloading applications

Downloading applications from Google Play™

Downloading applications from other sources

Internet and networks

Browsing the web

Internet and MMS settings

Wi-Fi®

Sharing your mobile data connection

Controlling data usage

Selecting mobile networks

Virtual private networks (VPNs)

Synchronising data on your device

Synchronising with online accounts

Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Basic settings

Accessing settings

Sound, ringtone and volume

SIM card protection

Screen settings

Screen lock

Language settings

Date and time

Enhancing the sound output

Typing text

On-screen keyboard

Entering text using voice input

Editing text

Personalising the Xperia keyboard

Calling

Making calls

Receiving calls

Ongoing calls

Using the call log

Forwarding calls

Restricting calls

Multiple calls

Conference calls

Voicemail

Emergency calls

Contacts

Transferring contacts

Searching and viewing contacts

Adding and editing contacts

Adding medical and emergency contact information

Favourites and groups

Sending contact information

Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application

Backing up contacts

Messaging and chat

Reading and sending messages

Organising your messages

Calling from a message

Messaging settings

Instant messaging and video chat

Email