Sony Xperia L C2104, Xperia L C2105 User Guide
User guide
™
Xperia
C2105/C2104
L
Contents
Xperia™ L User guide....................................................................6
Getting started...............................................................................7
What is Android™?.............................................................................7
Phone overview...................................................................................7
Assembly............................................................................................8
Turning the device on and off .............................................................9
Screen lock.......................................................................................10
Setup guide......................................................................................10
Accounts and services......................................................................10
Getting to know your device........................................................12
Using the keys..................................................................................12
Battery..............................................................................................12
Using the touchscreen......................................................................15
Using the lockscreen.........................................................................17
Home screen....................................................................................18
Accessing and using applications......................................................20
Status and notifications.....................................................................21
Settings menu...................................................................................23
Typing text........................................................................................23
Customizing your device...................................................................28
Enhancing the sound output.............................................................30
Memory............................................................................................31
Using a headset ...............................................................................31
Internet and messaging settings........................................................32
Controlling data usage......................................................................33
Mobile network settings....................................................................33
Google Play™..............................................................................35
Getting started with Google Play™....................................................35
Downloading from Google Play™......................................................35
Clearing your application data...........................................................35
Permissions......................................................................................36
Installing applications not from Google Play™ ..................................36
Calling..........................................................................................37
Emergency calls................................................................................37
Call handling.....................................................................................37
Voicemail..........................................................................................39
Multiple calls.....................................................................................39
Conference calls...............................................................................39
Call settings......................................................................................40
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Contacts ......................................................................................42
About Contacts.................................................................................42
Transferring contacts to your new device..........................................42
Contacts screen overview.................................................................44
Managing your contacts....................................................................44
Communicating with your contacts...................................................46
Sharing your contacts.......................................................................46
Backing up contacts.........................................................................47
Messaging....................................................................................48
Using text and multimedia messaging...............................................48
Text and multimedia message options..............................................49
Google Talk™ ..................................................................................50
Email.............................................................................................51
Getting started with Email.................................................................51
Using e-mail......................................................................................52
"WALKMAN" application .............................................................55
About the "WALKMAN" application...................................................55
Transferring media files to your device ..............................................55
Using the "WALKMAN" application ..................................................56
Visualizer ..........................................................................................57
Getting more information about a track or artist................................57
Using My music to organize your tracks ...........................................57
Managing playlists.............................................................................59
"WALKMAN" application widget .......................................................60
Protecting your hearing.....................................................................60
Music services..............................................................................61
TrackID technology...........................................................................61
Music Unlimited™.............................................................................62
About the PlayNow™ service............................................................62
FM radio.......................................................................................63
About the FM radio...........................................................................63
Using your favorite radio channels.....................................................64
Sound settings..................................................................................64
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™.............................................65
Camera.........................................................................................66
About the camera.............................................................................66
Using the still camera........................................................................66
Face detection..................................................................................67
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces.................................67
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................68
Using still camera settings.................................................................68
Using the video camera.....................................................................72
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Album...........................................................................................76
About Album.....................................................................................76
Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab ..................................76
Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab .............................77
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................80
Viewing online albums.......................................................................82
Movies..........................................................................................84
About Movies....................................................................................84
Using Movies....................................................................................84
Video Unlimited™........................................................................86
About Video Unlimited™...................................................................86
Renting or buying a video..................................................................86
Watching a video from Video Unlimited™..........................................87
Web browser................................................................................88
About the web browser.....................................................................88
Connectivity.................................................................................89
Connecting to wireless networks.......................................................89
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.................................92
NFC..................................................................................................94
Bluetooth™ wireless technology.......................................................96
Connecting your device to a computer..............................................98
Screen mirroring..............................................................................100
Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application....................101
Smart Connect................................................................................101
Synchronizing data on your device............................................103
About synchronizing data on your device........................................103
Synchronizing with Google™..........................................................103
Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts...........103
Synchronizing with Facebook™......................................................104
Maps and locations....................................................................106
About location services...................................................................106
Using GPS......................................................................................106
Google Maps™...............................................................................106
Using Google Maps™ to get directions...........................................107
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................108
Calendar.........................................................................................108
Alarm clock.....................................................................................108
Support and maintenance..........................................................111
Updating your device......................................................................111
Backup and restore application.......................................................112
Resetting your device......................................................................113
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Locking and protecting your device.................................................114
Finding your device.........................................................................117
Support application.........................................................................117
Recycling your device.....................................................................117
Reference...................................................................................118
Settings overview............................................................................118
Status and notification icons overview.............................................119
Application overview.......................................................................120
Important information.................................................................122
Important information leaflet............................................................122
Limitations to services and features.................................................122
Legal information.............................................................................122
Index...........................................................................................123
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Getting started
What is Android™?
Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can
perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customize them to your
own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing
applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™, you can download a range of
applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate
applications on your Android™ phone with other applications and with online services
that you use. For example, you can back up your phone contacts, access your different
email accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your appointments, and
engage in social networking.
Android™ phones are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available and
your phone supports this new software, you can update your phone to get new features
and the latest improvements.
Your Android™ phone is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the
provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you
first start your phone. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in
Android™.
New software releases may not be compatible with all phones.
Phone overview
1 Front camera lens
2 Proximity sensor/Ambient light sensor
3 Ear speaker
4 Power key
5 Main microphone
6 Notification LED
7 Touchscreen
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8 Second microphone
9 Camera lens
10 Camera light
11 Headset jack
12 Port for charger/USB cable
13 NFC™ detection area
14 Speaker
15 Strap hole
16 Camera key
17 Volume/Zoom key
Assembly
To remove the back cover
• Insert a thumbnail into the gap between the back cover and one side of your
device, then lift up the cover.
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To insert the memory card and the SIM card
• Turn off your phone and remove the back cover, then insert the memory card and
the SIM card into the relevant slots.
The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets.
To attach the back cover
1 Place the back cover over the back of the device, then press down on the top
corners to lock them into place.
2 Moving from top to bottom, press down the sides of the cover. The clips on the
inside of the cover make clicking noises as they lock into place.
Turning the device on and off
To turn on the device
1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2 If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.
3 To unlock the screen, drag up or drag down.
4 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then select OK.
5 Wait a while for the device to start.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .
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To turn off the device
1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2 In the options menu, tap Power off.
3 Tap OK.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
Screen lock
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. On the lockscreen, you can still take photos and
play audio tracks.
To activate the screen
• Briefly press the power key .
To unlock the screen
• Drag up or drag down.
To lock the screen manually
• When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Setup guide
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to explain basic functions and
help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the device to your
specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the settings menu.
To access the setup guide manually
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Setup guide.
Accounts and services
Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when you're
on the move. For example, you can integrate contacts from your Google™ account into
your phonebook, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to new online
services from your device as well as from a computer.
Google™ account
Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your
Android device. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™
application in your device, chat with friends using Google Talk™, and synchronize the
calendar application on your device with your Google Calendar™. You also need a
Google™ account to download applications and games, music, movies, and books from
Google Play™.
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account
Synchronize your device with your corporate Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account.
This way, you keep your work email, contacts, and calendar events with you at all times.
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Facebook™ account
Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family, and
colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your device so that you can
stay in touch from anywhere.
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Getting to know your device
Using the keys
Back
• Go back to the previous screen
• Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel
Home
• Go to the Home screen
Task
• Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar
Battery
Charging the battery
Your battery is partly charged when you buy the device. It may take a few minutes before
the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the charger cable to a
power source, such as a USB port or a charger. You can still use your device while it is
charging. Charging your device over a long period of time, for example, overnight, does
not damage the battery or the device.
The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a
certain time when the charger is connected. This is to extend battery life and may result in the
charge status showing a level below 100 percent.
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To charge your device
1 Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the
USB symbol facing up. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts.
4 When the battery status LED is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the
USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outward. Make sure not to bend
the connector when removing the cable from the device.
Use the charger and USB cable provided with the device to ensure faster charging.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the LED lights up
after you connect the charger cable to a power source.
Battery LED status
Green The battery is fully charged
Flashing red The battery level is low
Orange The battery is charging. The battery level is between low and full
To check the battery level
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.
Improving battery performance
The following tips can help you improve battery performance:
• Charge your device often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.
• Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the
Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks.
This setting does not prevent your device from transmitting data over other wireless
networks.
• Turn off Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® when you don't need these features. You can turn them
on and off more easily by adding the Quick settings widget to your Home screen.
• Use the STAMINA mode and Low battery mode features to reduce battery
consumption. You can select the power saving mode that best suits the way you use
your device. You can also customize the settings of each power saving mode.
• Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar, and
contacts) to synchronize manually. You can also synchronize automatically, but increase
the synchronization intervals.
• Check the battery usage menu in your device to see which applications use the most
power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming
applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google Play™
may also consume more power.
• Close and exit applications that you are not using.
• Lower the screen display brightness level.
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• Turn off your device or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no
network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and
this consumes power.
• Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less
battery power than your device's own loudspeakers.
• Keep your device in standby mode whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time
during your device is connected to the network and is not being used.
• Disable any live wallpaper.
To access the battery usage menu
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.
To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen
1 Tap and hold an empty area of your Home screen.
2 Tap Widgets > Tools.
3 Tap and hold the Mobile data widget, then drag it to an empty area of your Home
screen.
To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen
1 Tap and hold an empty area of your Home screen.
2 Tap Widgets > Tools.
3 Tap and hold the Quick settings widget, then drag it to an empty area of your
Home screen.
Using STAMINA mode
Activate the STAMINA mode feature to pause your Wi-Fi® connection, data traffic and
several power consuming applications when your screen is inactive. When STAMINA
mode is active, you can still receive phone calls, and text and multimedia messages. You
can also set up an applications list to allow some applications to keep running when your
screen is inactive. Once the screen becomes active again, all paused functions are
resumed.
To activate STAMINA mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 Tap next to STAMINA mode, then tap Activate.
To deactivate STAMINA mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 Tap next to STAMINA mode.
To change the settings for STAMINA mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 To open the settings menu, tap STAMINA mode.
4 Add or remove applications, as desired.
5 When you're finished, tap Done.
Estimating the standby time of your device
Standby time refers to the amount of time the battery can last when your device is
connected to the network but is not in active use, for example, to receive or make phone
calls. STAMINA mode, when activated, continuously evaluates the remaining standby
time, which can vary depending on how you use your device. STAMINA mode is more
effective in lengthening the standby time if you keep the screen of your device locked. If
you rarely lock the screen, you may not see much improvement in battery performance.
When you use your device for the first time, the estimated standby time may not be accurate
since there is no previous usage history to estimate from.
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To view the estimated standby time
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
Using Low battery mode
You can activate the Low battery mode feature when the battery level is low. This
feature helps you to adjust the settings for screen brightness, data traffic and the vibrate
function so that you can reduce battery consumption.
To activate Low battery mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 Tap next to Low battery mode, then tap Activate.
To deactivate Low battery mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 Tap next to Low battery mode.
To change the settings for Low battery mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 To open the settings menu, tap Low battery mode.
4 Adjust the settings as desired.
5 When you're finished, tap .
Using the touchscreen
A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you buy
it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the
touchscreen might not function properly.
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect your
subscription and make sure only you can access content on your device.
The device screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or
shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to
drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty
service.
To open or highlight an item
• Tap the item.
Marking options
Marked checkbox
Unmarked checkbox
Marked list option
Unmarked list option
To mark or unmark options
• Tap the relevant checkbox or list option.
Zooming
The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.
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To zoom
• Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or
spread them apart (to zoom in).
When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers
are within the zoomable area. If you, for example, want to zoom in on a photo, make sure that
both fingers are within the photo frame area.
Scrolling
Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can
also scroll to the sides.
Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.
To scroll
• Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen.
To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.
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To flick
• To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the
screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop
it immediately by tapping the screen.
Sensors
Your device has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects
the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The
proximity sensor turns the touch screen off during voice calls when your ear is close to
the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating other functions on your
device when you are engaged in a call.
Using the lockscreen
On the lockscreen, you can play tracks, take photos and record videos without unlocking
the screen.
To take a photo from the lockscreen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 To activate the camera controls, drag to the left across the screen.
3 Tap .
To play an audio track from the lockscreen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 To display the music player controls, drag to the right across the screen.
3 Tap .
To pause an audio track from the lockscreen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 When the music player controls appear, tap .
To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 When the music player controls appear, tap or .
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Home screen
The Home screen is your gateway to the main features on your device. You can
customize your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper, and
other items.
The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick
left or right to view content in all of the Home screen's panes. shows which part of
the Home screen you are in. You can set a pane as the main Home screen pane, and
add, or delete panes.
The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access.
To go to the Home screen
• Press .
To browse the Home screen
• Flick right or left.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browser the panes, then tap .
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
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Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For
example, the “WALKMAN” widget allows you to start playing music directly.
Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrink
them to save space on your Home screen.
To add a widget to the Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Widgets.
2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1 Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies 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.
2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3 To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
Rearranging your Home screen
Customize the appearance of your Home screen and change the features you can
access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders, and
add shortcuts and widgets.
Customization options
When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following
customization options appear:
Add widgets to your Home screen.
Add applications and shortcuts.
Set a wallpaper for your Home screen.
Set a background theme.
To view customization options from the Home screen
• Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and
customization options appear at the bottom of the screen.
To add a shortcut to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Apps > Shortcuts.
3 Select a shortcut.
You can add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and
holding the application.
To move an item on the Home screen
• Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to .
To create a folder on the Home screen
1 Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device
vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
2 Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.
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To add items to a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the folder.
To rename a folder
1 Tap the folder to open it.
2 Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3 Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Changing the background of your Home screen
Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme for your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
Accessing and using applications
Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device, as well as the applications you
download.
The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left
and right to view all content.
To open the Application screen
• From your Home screen, tap .
To browse the Application screen
• From the Application screen, flick right or left.
To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates, then drag the icon to
the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
3 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To share an application from your Application screen
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap , then tap Share. All applications which can be shared are indicated by .
3 Tap the application that you want to share, then select an option and confirm, if
necessary. A link to a download of the application is sent to the people you have
selected.
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Opening and closing applications
To open an application
• From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.
To close an application
• Press .
Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may
continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application,
you can continue where you left off. Remember that some applications may cause data
connection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networking
services.
Recently used applications window
You can view and access recently used applications from this window.
To open the recently used applications window
• Press . The recently used applications window appears on the right of the
screen.
Application menu
You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will look
different depending on which application you are using.
To open a menu in an application
• While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
Rearranging your Application screen
Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1 From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.
2 Tap the drop-down list on the top left of the screen and select an option.
To move an application on the Application screen
1 Open the Application screen.
2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the new location.
You can only move your applications when Own order is selected.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap , then tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3 Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
Status and notifications
The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your device. To the
left you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For example, new
message and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signal
strength, battery status, and other information.
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The status bar allows you to adjust basic settings on your device, for example, Wi-Fi®,
Bluetooth™, data traffic, and sound. You can also open the settings menu from the
Notification panel to change other settings.
A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications. For
example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call. The
notification light may not work when the battery level is low.
Checking notifications and ongoing activities
You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more
information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a
calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such
as the music player.
To open the Notification panel
• Drag the status bar downwards.
To close the Notification panel
• Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward.
To open a running application from the Notification panel
• Tap the icon for the running application to open it.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
• Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
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To clear the Notification panel
• From the Notification panel, tap Clear.
Setting your device from the Notification panel
You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic device
settings. For example, you can turn on Wi-Fi®.
To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel
1 Drag the status bar downward.
2 Tap .
To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel
1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap .
To control the Bluetooth™ function from the Notification panel
1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap .
To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel
1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap .
To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel
1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap .
Settings menu
View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu.
To access your device settings
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings.
You can also drag the status bar downward on the Home screen and tap to access your
device settings.
Typing text
You can select from a number of keyboards and input methods to type text containing
letters, numbers and other characters.
On-screen keyboard
Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some
applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically. You can also open this
keyboard by touching a text field.
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Using the on-screen keyboard
1 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access
extra characters in the language.
2 Close the on-screen keyboard view. Note that this icon does not appear in portrait mode.
3 Display numbers and symbols.
4 Personalize your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized.
5 Enter a space.
6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.
7 Delete a character before the cursor.
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual
device.
To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text
• Tap a text entry field.
To hide the on-screen keyboard
• When the on-screen keyboard is open, tap .
To personalise the on-screen keyboard
1 Open the on-screen keyboard, then tap .
2 Follow the instructions to personalise your on-screen keyboard, for example, mark
the Smiley key checkbox.
If you don't mark the Smiley key checkbox when you personalise the on-screen keyboard, the
smiley icon will not appear.
To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation
• When you enter text, turn the device sideways.
For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the
application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic.
To enter text using the on-screen keyboard
• To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
• To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a
list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch
and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on
the keyboard, drag to and select "é".
To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters
• Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa.
To turn on the caps lock
• Before you type a word, tap or until appears.
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To enter numbers or symbols
• When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. Tap
to view more options.
To enter common punctuation marks
1 When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.
2 Select a punctuation mark from the candidate bar. The selected mark is inserted
before the space.
To quickly enter a full stop, tap the space bar twice when you finish entering a word.
To delete characters
• Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete, then tap .
To enter a carriage return
• When you enter text, tap to enter a carriage return.
To select text
1 Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by
tabs on both sides.
2 Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text.
To edit text in landscape orientation
1 Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text.
2 Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit... and select an option.
To edit text in portrait orientation
1 Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar
appear.
2 Select the text you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your desired
changes.
Application bar
1 Close the application bar
2 Select all text
3 Cut text
4 Copy text
5 Paste text
only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard.
Using the Gesture input function to write words
You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard.
Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen keyboard.
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To enter text using the Gesture input function
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to
letter to trace the word you want to write.
2 Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word. A word is suggested
based on the letters you have traced. If necessary, select the correct word in the
candidate bar.
3 To view more options, scroll right or left in the word candidate bar. If you cannot
find the desired word, tap once to delete the entire word. Then try again to
trace the word using the Gesture input function, or tap each letter to enter the
word.
4 If the Space between gestures setting is activated, trace the next word that you
want to enter. If not, tap the space bar and then trace the next word you want to
enter.
To enter joined compound words when the Space between gestures setting is activated, you
may need to slide to enter the first part of the word, then tap each letter to enter the rest of
the word.
To change the Gesture input settings
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3 Tap Text input settings.
4 Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox.
5 If you want to automatically add a space between gestures without having to tap
the space bar each time, mark the Space between gestures checkbox.
Phonepad
The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive
text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via
the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.
Using the Phonepad
1 Choose a text input option
2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock
3 Display numbers
4 Display symbols and smileys
5 Enter a space
6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input
7 Delete a character before the cursor
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To open the Phonepad for the first time
1 Tap a text entry field, then tap .
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3 Tap Keyboard appearance > Keyboard layout.
4 Select the Phonepad.
The Phonepad can only be used in portrait mode.
To enter text using the Phonepad
• When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the
letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap
to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.
• When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you
want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected. Then
do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.
To enter numbers using the Phonepad
• When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.
To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad
1 When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears.
2 Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.
Keyboard and Phonepad settings
You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as writing
language and automatic correction.
To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap or .
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
To add a writing language for text input
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap or .
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3 Tap Languages > Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes. Tap
OK to confirm.
To switch between languages, tap the input language key, for example, .
Text input settings
When entering text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, you can access a
text input settings menu that helps you set options for text prediction, automatic spacing,
and quick fixes. For example, you can decide how word options are presented and how
words get corrected as you type. You can also set the text input application to
remember new words that you write.
To change the text input settings
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap or
.
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select the relevant
settings.
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.
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To enable voice input
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap or
.
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3 Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.
4 Press to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screen
keyboard or Phonepad.
To enter text using voice input
1 Open the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad.
2 If is available, tap it. If not, touch and hold the input language key, for example,
.
3 When appears, speak to enter text. When you're finished, tap again. The
suggested text appears.
4 Edit the text manually if necessary.
Customizing your device
You can adjust several device settings to suit your own needs. For example, you can
change the language, add a personal ringtone, or change the screen brightness.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for
music and video playback.
To adjust the ring volume with the volume key
• Press the volume key up or down.
To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key
• When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.
Adjusting the sound settings
You can adjust several sound settings. For example, you can set your device to silent
mode so that it doesn't ring when you're in a meeting.
To set your device to vibrate mode
• Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar.
You can also press and hold down the power key and then tap in the menu that opens
to set your device to vibrate mode.
To set your device to silent mode
1 Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the status
bar.
2 Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar.
You can also press and hold down the power key and then tap in the menu that opens
to set your device to silent mode.
To set your device to vibrate and ring mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox.
Time and date
You can change the time and date on your device.
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To set the date manually
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.
4 Tap Set date.
5 Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.
6 Tap Done.
To set the time manually
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.
4 Tap Set time.
5 Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.
6 If applicable, scroll up to change am to pm, or vice versa.
7 Tap Done.
To set the time zone
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3 Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.
4 Tap Select time zone.
5 Select an option.
Ringtone settings
To set a ringtone
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.
3 Select a ringtone.
4 Tap Done.
To enable touch tones
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.
To select the notification sound
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound.
3 Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.
4 Tap Done.
Screen settings
To adjust the screen brightness
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.
3 Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
4 Tap OK.
The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve battery
performance, see Improving battery performance.
To set the screen to vibrate
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft
keys and certain applications.
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To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.
3 Select an option.
To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key .
To keep the screen active while your device is charging
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Developer options.
3 Mark the Stay awake checkbox.
Language settings
You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time.
To change the language
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.
3 Select an option.
4 Tap OK.
If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then select
the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the
language you want.
Airplane mode
In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent
disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to music,
watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your memory
card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated.
Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.
To turn on Airplane mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More….
3 Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.
You can also press and hold down the power key and then select Airplane mode in the
menu that opens.
Enhancing the sound output
You can enhance the sound output that comes from the speakers in your device using
features such as Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™ technology.
Using Clear Phase™ technology
Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality
coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound.
To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the Clear Phase™ checkbox.
The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication
applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.
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