Sony Xperia Ear Users guide
User guide
Xperia Ear
XEA10
Contents
Introduction...................................................................................3
General overview.............................................................................. 3
Hardware overview...........................................................................3
Getting started..............................................................................4
Charging your Xperia Ear..................................................................4
Turning the Xperia Ear on or o....................................................... 5
Pairing the Xperia Ear with an Android device.................................5
Wearing your Xperia Ear................................................................... 7
LED indicators................................................................................... 8
Resetting the Xperia Ear...................................................................8
Using your Xperia Ear.................................................................. 10
Using voice control..........................................................................10
Using head gestures....................................................................... 10
Calling...............................................................................................11
Messaging........................................................................................12
Searching for information............................................................... 13
Getting tasks done.......................................................................... 13
Getting up-to-date information......................................................13
Listening to music........................................................................... 13
Launching applications...................................................................14
Adjusting the volume......................................................................14
Changing interaction preferences.................................................. 14
Changing the voice interaction language...................................... 14
Changing the key behaviour...........................................................14
Checking dialogue history...............................................................15
Managing notifications................................................................... 15
Filtering emails................................................................................ 15
Anytime Talk.................................................................................... 15
Legal information........................................................................ 18
Declaration of Conformity for XEA10.............................................. 19
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Introduction
General overview
The Xperia Ear lets you carry on communicating while you work and play. It reads
out messages, notifications, weather, news and more. So whatever you’re doing,
you don’t need to miss a thing.
• Use voice commands for hands-free use. Tell your Xperia Ear what you need from
your paired Android™ device and it will deliver. Commands include making a call,
playing a music track or dictating a quick message. Your Xperia Ear uses the
Assistant application by default to carry out voice commands.
• Set up your Xperia Ear using the Xperia Ear application. Set it to deliver information
for the day ahead, choose what happens when you tap it, and select notifications
for applications.
• With Anytime Talk, chat instantly with other users in your chat group whenever you
wear your Xperia Ear. You can also use head gestures to send pre-recorded
sounds.
The Assistant only supports a limited number of languages. For more information about
the Assistant and examples of how to use it, see http://s-assistant.sony.net/.
Hardware overview
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2 Lid
3 Strap hole
4 Charging case battery level LED
5 Micro-USB port
6 LED indicator and primary microphone
7 Assistant/Call key
8 Secondary microphone
9 NFC detection area
10 Arc supporter
11 Earbud
12 Proximity sensor
13 Charging case connector
Window to Xperia Ear battery level LED
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Getting started
Charging your Xperia Ear
Your Xperia Ear comes with a portable charging case, which itself can be charged
from a power outlet or from a computer. Before using your Xperia Ear for the first
time, you need to charge it for at least 30 minutes. You can charge the Xperia Ear
and the charging case simultaneously.
Your Xperia Ear turns o automatically when placed inside its charging case.
To charge your charging case
1 Plug one end of the cable into the Micro-USB port of your Xperia Ear
charging case.
2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger or into the USB port of a
computer. While the charging case’s battery is charging, the LED indicator at
the base of the case changes from red to orange. The LED indicator changes
to green when you reach 80% battery power.
Sony USB cables are recommended.
To charge your Xperia Ear
1 Open the charging case by pushing its lid forward with your thumb.
2 Put your Xperia Ear into the charging case and close the lid. While the Xperia
Ear’s battery is charging, the LED indicator on the lid changes from red to
orange. The LED indicator changes to green when you reach 80% battery
power.
If the lid is locked in the vertical position, do not try to close the lid because this may break
the hinge. Gently pull up the lid to unlock the hinge.
When you put your Xperia Ear into the charging case, the LED at the base of the case blinks
three times in a colour based on the battery level. A fully charged case can be used to
charge your Xperia Ear up to three times without connecting it to a power outlet or a
computer.
To check the battery level of your Xperia Ear
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1 From your application screen, find and tap Xperia Ear.
2 The battery level is displayed.
While your Xperia Ear is in the charging case, the LED indicator on the lid displays
its estimated battery level. Another LED located beside the charger's Micro-USB
port displays the battery level of the charging case while it is connected to a power
outlet.
Red The battery level is less than 15% and charging.
Orange The battery level is between 15% and 80% and charging.
Green The battery level is above 80% and charging.
Enable the Battery Care function to maximise the battery lifespan. You can find Battery
Care in the Settings menu of the Xperia Ear application.
Turning the Xperia Ear on or o
To turn on the Xperia Ear
• The Xperia Ear automatically turns on when you remove it from the charging
case.
To turn o your headset
• Place your Xperia Ear inside the charging case.
If the Xperia Ear is not connected to an Android device for 15 minutes or longer, it will
automatically shut down.
Pairing the Xperia Ear with an Android device
For your Xperia Ear to work properly, you must install the latest version of the
Xperia Ear application on your Android device, and then pair it with your Xperia Ear.
When using the Xperia Ear with a Wi-Fi only Android tablet, the host application may not be
available for download, and functions such as calling, text messaging, mobile data trac
and the Assistant will not work.
The Xperia Ear application is available on Google Play™. We recommend using a Wi-Fi
connection to avoid data trac costs.
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To set up your Xperia Ear using NFC
1 Make sure that your Xperia Ear is charged.
2 Make sure that NFC is turned on and that the screen is active and unlocked.
3 Touch the NFC area of your Xperia Ear against the NFC detection area of the
Android device, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the Xperia
Ear application and pair your Xperia Ear with an Android device.
If you have problems pairing your Xperia Ear with an Android device using NFC, you can pair
them manually using Bluetooth®.
You can connect and use your Xperia Ear with two devices at the same time - for example a
phone and a tablet, or a work phone and a private phone. To connect and use your Xperia
Ear with two devices, follow the steps outlined above on the second device. When you
have two Android devices connected to your Xperia Ear, the Assistant is only available on
one of the devices.
To set up your Xperia Ear using Bluetooth
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1 Make sure that your Xperia Ear is charged.
2 Make sure that you have installed or updated the Xperia Ear application to
the latest version on your device.
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Turn on Bluetooth®, then scan for Bluetooth® devices and select XEA10 from
the list of available devices.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Reconnecting the Xperia Ear
If Bluetooth® is turned on, your Xperia Ear automatically performs a series of
reconnection attempts. If this automatic reconnection is unsuccessful, you can use
the Assistant/Call key to try again manually, or you can pair again using NFC or
Bluetooth®.
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Wearing your Xperia Ear
You can wear the Xperia Ear in whichever ear you prefer. The arc supporter and the
earbud are designed to ensure a comfortable and secure fit. They are replaceable
and available in dierent sizes.
Using your Xperia Ear may in some cases distract you and cause danger, for example if you
are operating machinery or driving a vehicle. The use of headsets in such circumstances
may be restricted or prohibited in some countries.
Arc supporter
The arc supporter helps you to fit the Xperia Ear comfortably and securely in your
ear. If you prefer not to use it, use the arc supporter cap.
To change the arc supporter
1 To remove the arc supporter, place your fingernail in the small gap at the
edge of the arc supporter, then gently pull it outwards.
2 To attach the arc supporter, position it as shown in the illustration, then
gently slide it forward until it fits into place.
Do not try to forcefully remove the arc supporter from the Xperia Ear. In order to avoid
permanent damage, make sure you follow the correct procedure.
Earbud
A range of earbud options are supplied with your Xperia Ear for maximum comfort.
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