User guide
™
Xperia
C1904/C1905
M
Contents
Xperia™ M User guide...................................................................6
Getting started...............................................................................7
Getting to know your device..........................................................8
Using the keys...................................................................................8
Using the touchscreen.......................................................................8
Battery..............................................................................................10
Using the lock screen......................................................................13
Home screen....................................................................................13
Accessing and using applications...................................................16
Status and notifications...................................................................18
Settings menu..................................................................................20
Typing text.......................................................................................21
Customising your device.................................................................25
Memory............................................................................................28
Using a headset ..............................................................................28
Internet and messaging settings......................................................29
Controlling data usage.....................................................................29
Mobile network settings...................................................................30
Google Play™..............................................................................32
Getting started with Google Play™.................................................32
Downloading from Google Play™....................................................32
Clearing your application data.........................................................32
Permissions......................................................................................33
Installing applications not from Google Play™ ...............................33
Calling..........................................................................................34
Emergency calls...............................................................................34
Making calls.....................................................................................34
Receiving calls.................................................................................35
Ongoing calls...................................................................................36
Using the call log.............................................................................36
Multiple calls....................................................................................37
Conference calls..............................................................................37
Forwarding calls...............................................................................38
Restricting calls................................................................................38
Contacts.......................................................................................39
Transferring contacts using a computer..........................................39
Synchronising contacts with your device........................................39
Other methods for transferring contacts.........................................39
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................40
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Adding and editing contacts............................................................40
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................42
Favourites and groups.....................................................................42
Sending contact information............................................................43
Backing up contacts........................................................................43
Messaging....................................................................................45
Using text and multimedia messaging.............................................45
Text and multimedia message options............................................46
Google Talk™ .................................................................................47
Email.............................................................................................48
Getting started with Email................................................................48
Using email......................................................................................49
Music player.................................................................................52
About Music.....................................................................................52
Transferring music to your device...................................................52
Using the music player....................................................................53
Getting more information about a song or artist..............................54
Using My music to organise your songs .........................................54
Managing playlists...........................................................................55
Music player widget.........................................................................56
Protecting your hearing....................................................................56
TrackID™ technology......................................................................56
FM radio.......................................................................................59
About the FM radio..........................................................................59
Using your favourite radio channels................................................60
Sound settings.................................................................................60
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........................................60
Camera.........................................................................................62
About the camera............................................................................62
Using the still camera......................................................................62
Face detection.................................................................................63
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................63
Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................64
Using still camera settings...............................................................64
Using the video camera...................................................................68
Album...........................................................................................73
About Album....................................................................................73
Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab................................73
Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab...........................74
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................78
Viewing online albums.....................................................................80
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Movies..........................................................................................82
About Movies...................................................................................82
Transferring video content to your device.......................................82
Using Movies...................................................................................83
Video Unlimited............................................................................85
About Video Unlimited.....................................................................85
Renting or buying a video................................................................85
Web browser................................................................................87
About the web browser....................................................................87
Connectivity.................................................................................88
Connecting to wireless networks.....................................................88
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..............................90
NFC..................................................................................................93
Bluetooth™ wireless technology.....................................................95
Transferring and handling content using a USB cable....................97
Managing files wirelessly using a computer....................................98
Computer tool..................................................................................98
Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application...................99
Synchronising data on your device............................................100
About synchronising data on your device.....................................100
Synchronising with Google™........................................................100
Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts........100
Synchronising with Facebook™....................................................101
Maps and locations....................................................................103
About location services..................................................................103
Using GPS.....................................................................................103
Google Maps™..............................................................................103
Using Google Maps™ to get directions.........................................104
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................105
Calendar.........................................................................................105
Alarm clock....................................................................................105
Support and maintenance..........................................................108
Updating your device.....................................................................108
Backup and restore application.....................................................109
Resetting your device....................................................................110
Locking and protecting your device..............................................111
Support application.......................................................................114
Recycling your device....................................................................114
Reference...................................................................................115
Settings overview...........................................................................115
Status and notification icons overview..........................................116
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Application overview......................................................................117
Important information.................................................................119
Important information leaflet..........................................................119
Limitations to services and features..............................................119
Legal information...........................................................................119
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Xperia™ M User guide
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Getting started
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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
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
Switched on
Switched off
To mark or unmark options
•
Tap the relevant checkbox or the switch beside the option name.
Zooming
The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.
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To zoom
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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
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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.
Battery
Charging the battery
Your battery is partly charged when you buy your device. It may take a few minutes
before the battery icon
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.
To charge your device
appears on the screen when you connect the charger
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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 notification light lights up when charging starts.
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When the notification light is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the
USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to
bend the connector when removing the cable from the device.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
lights up after you connect the charger cable to a power source.
Battery notification light 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 mobile data connections from the
Notification panel by dragging down the status bar. 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 from the Notification panel by dragging down the status
bar.
•
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 customise the settings of each power saving mode.
•
Set your synchronisation applications (used to synchronise your email, calendar and
contacts) to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise automatically, but
increase the synchronisation 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.
•
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 which 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.
.
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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
1
2
3
4
5
next to STAMINA mode.
Tap
To change the settings for STAMINA mode
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
To open the settings menu, tap STAMINA mode.
Add or remove applications, as desired.
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.
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 to save power 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
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap
2
Find and tap Power management.
3
Drag the slider beside Low battery mode to the right.
.
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.
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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 lock screen
You can access certain features directly from the lock screen, for example, you can
take photos and access the music player to play, pause or change a music track.
To take a photo from the lock screen
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2
To activate the camera, drag
3
Tap .
To play an audio track from the lock screen
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2
To activate the music player controls, tap
3
Tap .
across the screen.
.
To pause an audio track from the lock screen
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 lock screen
1
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key
2
When the music player controls appear, tap or .
.
.
Home screen
The Home screen is your gateway to the main features on your device. You can
customise 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.
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The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access.
To go to the Home screen
•
Press .
To browse the Home screen
•
Flick right or left.
To 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 browse 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
Customise the appearance of your Home screen and change the features that you
can access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create
folders, and add shortcuts and widgets.
Customisation options
When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following
customisation 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 customisation options from the Home screen
•
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates
and customisation options appear on 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
.
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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.
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 on the Home screen
1
Tap the folder to open it.
2
Tap 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.
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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.
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 switch between recently used applications from this window. You can also
open small apps.
To open the recently used applications window
•
Press .
Using small apps
From the recently used applications window, you can get quick access to several
small apps at any time using the small apps bar. A small app only takes up a small
area of your screen. So you can interact with a small app and another application at
the same time on the same screen.
To open the small apps bar
•
Press
To open a small app
1
To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2
Tap the small app that you want to open. A small app window appears.
To close a small app
•
Tap
To move a small app
•
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small
app, then move it to the desired location.
.
on the small app window.
To minimise a small app
•
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small
app, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
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To rearrange your small apps
1
To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2
Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position in the small
apps bar.
To remove a small app from the small apps bar
1
To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2
Touch and hold a small app icon and drag it away from the small apps bar.
To restore a previously removed small app
1
To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2
Tap > Installed small apps.
3
Select the small app that you want to restore.
To download a small app
1
To make the small apps bar appear, press
2
Tap > .
3
Find a small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to
complete the installation.
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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 .
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
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.
Own order is selected.
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.
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To close the Notification panel
•
Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards.
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.
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 downwards.
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.
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To access your device settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings.
You can also drag the status bar downwards on the Home screen and tap to access your
device settings.
Typing text
On-screen keyboard
Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some
applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically. You can also open this
keyboard by touching a text field.
Using the on-screen keyboard
1 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access
extra characters in the language.
2 Close the on-screen keyboard view. Note that this icon does not appear in portrait mode.
3 Display numbers and symbols.
4 Personalise your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised.
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.
.
If you don't mark the
smiley icon will not appear.
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Smiley key checkbox when you personalise the on-screen keyboard, the
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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
1
To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
2
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.
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 tap and hold the text. The word you tap gets highlighted
by tabs on both sides.
2
Drag the tabs 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
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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.
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
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.
once to delete the entire word. Then try
To enter joined compound words when the
may need to slide to enter the first part of the word, then tap each letter to enter the rest of
the word.
Space between gestures setting is activated, you
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.
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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
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual
device.
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
to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.
appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you
•
or tap
When
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.
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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
3
, then tap Keyboard settings.
Tap
Tap Languages > Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes. Tap
OK to confirm.
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
.
2
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select the relevant
settings.
or
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
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.
Customising 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.
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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
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
status bar.
2
Press the volume key down again.
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.
appears in the status bar.
appears in the
appears in the status bar.
Time and date
You can change the time and date on your device.
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.
.
.
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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.
.
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.
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
.
.
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
the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the
language you want.
. Then select
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
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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.
Memory
You can save content to your device's internal storage and to a memory card.
Memory card
Your device supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for storing content.
This type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible
devices.
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
Formatting the memory card
You can format the memory card in your device, for example, to free up memory.
This means that you erase all data on the card.
All content on the memory card will be lost. Make sure you have made backups of everything
you want to save before formatting the memory card. To backup your content you can copy it
to your computer.
Using a headset
Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal
performance.
To use a headset
1
Connect the headset to your device.
2
To answer a call, press the call handling key.
3
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.
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Internet and messaging settings
To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a
mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to get
these settings:
•
For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come
preinstalled on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send messages
right away.
•
In some cases you will get the option to download Internet and messaging settings
the first time you turn on your device. It is also possible to download these settings
later from the Settings menu.
•
You can manually add and change Internet and network settings on your device at
any time. Contact your network operator for detailed information about Internet and
messaging settings.
To download Internet and messaging settings
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings.
3
Tap Accept.
To reset the default Internet settings
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
3
Tap
.
4
Tap Reset to default.
.
.
Access Point Names (APNs)
An APN is used to establish data connections between your device and the Internet.
The APN defines which type of IP address to use, which security methods to invoke,
and which fixed-end connections to use. Checking the APN is useful when you
cannot access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive
multimedia messages.
To view the current APN
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Access Point Names.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button.
To add Internet settings manually
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
3
Tap .
4
Tap New APN.
5
Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create.
6
Tap APN and enter the access point name.
7
Enter all other information required by your network operator.
8
Tap
, then tap Save.
.
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
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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 access data usage settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
To turn data traffic on or off
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
To turn data traffic on or off, tap the on-off switch beside Mobile data
.
accordingly.
To set a data usage warning
1
Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4
To set the warning level, drag the lines to the desired values. You receive a
.
warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you
set.
To set a data usage limit
1
Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4
Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.
5
To set the data usage limit, drag the lines to the desired values.
Once your data usage reaches the set limit, data traffic on your device will be turned off
automatically.
To control the data usage of individual applications
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Find and tap the desired application.
4
Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.
5
To access more specific settings for the application, tap View app settings and
make the desired changes.
Specific settings for an application may not always be accessible.
The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data
usage settings.
To view data transferred via Wi-Fi®
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3
Tap , then mark the Show Wi-Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked.
4
Tap the Wi-Fi tab.
Mobile network settings
Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on what
mobile networks are available in different areas. You can also manually set your
device to use a particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.
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To select a network type
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Network Mode.
4
Select a network type.
To select another network manually
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Network operators.
3
Tap Search mode > Manual.
4
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
1
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2
Find and tap More… > Mobile networks > Network operators.
3
Tap Search mode > Automatic.
Turning off data traffic
You can disable all data connections over mobile networks to avoid any unwanted
data downloads and synchronisations. Contact your network operator if you need
detailed information about your subscription plan and data traffic charges.
When data traffic is turned off, you can still use Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth™ connections. You can
also send and receive multimedia messages.
To turn off all data traffic
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Unmark the Mobile data traffic checkbox.
Data roaming
Some network operators allow mobile data connections via mobile networks when
you are outside of your home network (roaming). Note that data transmission charges
may apply. Contact your network operator for more information.
Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home network without any
notification, for example, when sending search and synchronisation requests. Additional
charges may apply when such Internet connections are established while you are roaming.
Consult your network operator for more information.
To activate data roaming
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3
Mark the Data roaming checkbox.
You can’t activate data roaming when data connections have been deactivated.
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Google Play™
Getting started with Google Play™
Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse
these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an
application or game and send feedback on it.
To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account.
To open Google Play™
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Play Store.
Downloading from Google Play™
You can download all kinds of applications from Google Play™, including free
applications.
Before you download applications
Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a
working Internet connection.
Also, remember that you might incur data traffic charges when you download content
to your device. Contact your operator for more information.
.
To download a free application
1
In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories,
or by using the search function.
2
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
To download a paid application
1
In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories,
or by using the search function.
2
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete your
purchase.
Clearing your application data
You may sometimes need to clear data for an application. This might happen if, for
example, the application memory becomes full, or you want to clear high scores for a
game. You might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messages
in some applications.
To clear all cache for an application
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Tap Apps.
4
Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache.
5
Tap Clear cache.
.
It is not possible to clear the cache for some applications.
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To delete an installed application
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Tap Apps.
4
Select the application that you want to delete.
5
Tap Uninstall.
It is not possible to delete some preinstalled applications.
Permissions
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your
device in order to work properly. If so, then they need the relevant permissions from
you. For example, a navigation application needs permissions to send and receive
data traffic, and access your location.
Some applications might misuse their permissions by stealing or deleting data, or by
reporting your location. Make sure you only install and give permissions to
applications you trust.
To view permissions of an application
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Tap Apps.
4
Tap the desired application.
5
Scroll down to view the relevant details under Permissions.
.
Installing applications not from Google Play™
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. By
default, your device is set to block such installations. However, you can change this
setting and allow installations from unknown sources.
Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content
transferred via download or other interface to your device. Similarly, Sony is not responsible
for any damage or reduced performance of your device attributable to the transfer of thirdparty content. Only use content from reliable sources. Contact the content provider if you have
any questions or concerns.
To allow the installation of applications not from Google Play™
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Security.
3
Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.
4
Tap OK.
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Calling
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 the SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network.
To make an emergency call
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and Tap Phone.
3
Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, 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
1
Tap Emergency call.
2
Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap
Making calls
You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number
saved in your contact 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 contact list and
call logs.
When you make a call, your device's main microphone works together with the
second microphone to suppress noise and background sound.
Do not cover the second microphone while making a call.
.
.
.
1 Open your contacts
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 Hide or clear the call log
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8 Call button
9 Hide or show the dialer
To make a call by dialling
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone.
3
Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call. To delete a number, tap
To make a call using smart dial
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone.
3
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.
4
Tap the contact you want to call.
To make an international call
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Phone.
3
Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.
4
Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0) and phone number, then
tap Call.
.
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
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > 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
•
Drag Reject with message upward, then select a message.
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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 message used to reject a call
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Reject call with message.
3
Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.
4
When you're done, tap OK.
.
Ongoing calls
1 Open your contacts
2 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call
3 Mute the microphone during a call
4 Enter numbers during a call
5 End a call
To change the ear speaker volume during a call
•
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
1
When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar
downwards.
2
Tap Missed call.
To call a number from your call log
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.
3
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
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To add a number from the call log to your contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.
3
Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts.
4
Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.
5
Edit the contact details and tap Done.
To hide call logs
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap
3
Tap Hide call log to hide call logs.
> .
.
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
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings.
3
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, tap
.
.
To reject a second call
•
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap .
To make a second call
1
During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad.
2
Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call.
3
The first call is put on hold.
The same procedure applies to subsequent calls.
To switch between multiple calls
•
To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap .
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
1
During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad.
2
Dial the number of the second participant and tap Call. After the second
participant answers, the first participant is put on hold.
3
Tap to add the second participant to the conference call.
4
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.
To have a private conversation with a conference call participant
1
During an ongoing conference call, tap {0} participants.
2
Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talk
privately.
3
To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap
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To release a participant from a conference call
1
During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of
participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants.
2
Tap next to the participant you want to release.
To end a conference call
•
During the call, tap
.
Forwarding calls
You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering
service.
To forward calls
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.
3
Select an option.
4
Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable.
To turn off call forwarding
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.
3
Select an option, then tap Disable.
.
Restricting calls
Barring calls
You can bar all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. When you use
call barring for the first time, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key)
and then a new password to activate the call barring function.
To bar incoming or outgoing calls
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call barring.
3
Select an option.
4
Enter the password and tap Enable.
Restricting outgoing calls
If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of
Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls.
To enable or disable fixed dialling
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialling numbers.
3
Tap Activate fixed dialling or Deactivate fixed dialling.
4
Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.
To access the list of accepted call recipients
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialling numbers > Fixed dialling
numbers.
.
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Contacts
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:
•
An Internet-connected computer.
•
Your new Android™ device.
•
A USB cable for your new Android™ device.
•
Your old device.
•
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
1
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.
2
Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.
3
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
Synchronising contacts with your device
If you have synced the contacts from your old device or from a computer with an
online synchronisation account, for example, Google Sync™, Microsoft® Exchange
ActiveSync® or Facebook™, you can transfer these contacts to your new device
using that account.
To synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap
, then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3
If you have already set up a synchronisation account and you want to sync
with that account, tap the account, then tap
, and tap Sync now.
Other methods for transferring contacts
Depending on the capabilities of your old device, you can use a memory card or
Bluetooth® technology to move contacts directly to your new device. It is not
recommended to use a SIM card to move contacts between devices. Your SIM card
may not have enough space to save all contacts, and some SIM cards can only save
one phone number for each contact.
Refer to the User guide of your old device for information about how to copy contacts
to a memory card, save contacts to a SIM card or initiate a transfer of contacts using
Bluetooth®.
To import contacts from a memory card
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1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card.
3
If you have set up a synchronisation account, you can add the imported
memory card contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use the
imported contacts on your device. Select your desired option.
4
If you have more than one vCard file on the SD card, a list appears showing
different batches of contacts saved on your device, with the corresponding
dates for when they were created. Select the batch that you want to import.
To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology
1
Make sure you have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and your device set to
visible. If not, then you cannot receive data from other devices.
2
When you are asked to confirm whether you want to receive the file, tap
Accept.
3
Drag down the Notification panel and tap the file you received to import the
contact data.
To import contacts from a SIM card
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Press
3
If you have set up a synchronisation account, you can choose to add the SIM
card contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use these
contacts on your device. Select your desired option.
, then tap Import contacts > SIM card.
, then tap .
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
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the contact you want to link with another contact.
3
Press
4
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 first contact is no longer displayed in the Contacts list.
To separate linked contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the linked contact you want to edit, then tap .
3
Tap Unlink contact.
4
Tap OK.
, then tap Link contact.
, then tap .
Adding and editing contacts
You can create, edit and synchronise your contacts in a few simple steps. You can
select contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them on
your device.
If you synchronise your contacts with more than one account, you can join contacts
on your device to avoid duplicates.
Some synchronisation services, for example, some social networking services, do not allow
you to edit contact details.
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To add a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap .
3
If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts, select the
account to which you want to add the contact, or tap Local contact if you want
to keep the contact's information only on your device.
4
Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5
When you are finished, tap Done.
To edit a contact
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap .
3
Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done.
, then tap .
To associate a picture with a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap
3
Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture.
4
When you have added the picture, tap Done.
You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application.
, then tap .
.
To personalise the ringtone for a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap
3
Select an option under Ringtone.
4
When you are finished, tap Done.
5
Tap Done.
.
To delete contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete.
3
To delete all contacts, tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu,
then select Mark all.
4
Tap , then tap OK.
To edit contact information about yourself
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap Myself, then tap
3
Enter the new information or make the changes you want.
4
When you are done, tap Done.
.
To create a new contact from a text message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap > Save.
3
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4
Edit the contact information and tap Done.
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Searching and viewing contacts
1 Shortcut tabs
2 Tap a contact to view its details
3 Alphabetical index for browsing contacts
4 Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu
5 Search for contacts
6 Create a contact
7 Open more options
To search for a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap and enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search contacts
field. All contacts beginning with those letters appear.
To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press
3
In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have
, then tap Filter.
synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account
appears in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account.
4
When you are finished, tap OK.
The quick contact menu
Tap a contact's thumbnail to view quick communication options for a particular
contact. Options include calling the contact, sending a text or multimedia message,
and starting a chat using the Google Talk™ application.
For an application to appear as an option in the quick contact menu, you may need to set up
the application in your device and be logged in to the application. For example, you need to
start the Gmail™ application and enter your login details before you can use Gmail™ from the
quick contact menu.
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 them from within the Contacts application.
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To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite
1
From the Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites.
3
Tap .
To view your favourite contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap .
To assign a contact to a group
1
In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.
2
Tap , then tap the bar directly under Assign to group.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact,
then tap Done.
4
Tap Done.
Sending contact information
To send your business card
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Myself.
3
Press , then tap Send contact > OK.
4
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
, then tap .
To send a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap the contact whose details you want to send.
3
Press
4
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To send several contacts at once
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press
3
Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all
contacts.
4
Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen
instructions.
, then tap Send contact > OK.
, then tap Mark several.
Backing up contacts
You can use a memory card or a SIM card to back up contacts.
To export all contacts to a memory card
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
3
Press
Tap OK.
, then tap Export contacts > SD card.
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To export contacts to a SIM card
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card.
3
Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all
your contacts.
4
Tap Export.
5
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.
When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to
memory limitations on SIM cards.
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Messaging
Using text and multimedia messaging
You can send and receive text messages from your device using SMS (Short
Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging
Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for
example, pictures and videos.
The number of characters that you can send in a single text message varies
depending on the operator and the language you use. If you exceed the character
limit, then all your single messages are linked together and sent as one message. You
are charged for each single text message that you send.
To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device.
When you view your messages, they appear as conversations, which means that all messages
to and from a particular person are grouped together.
To create and send a message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap
.
3
Tap
is not listed as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap
4
When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.
5
Tap Write message and enter your message text.
6
If you want to add a media file, tap
7
To send the message, tap Send.
, then select the desired recipients from the Contacts list. If the recipient
, then find and tap .
.
and select an option.
If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged
with the word Draft:.
To read a received message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the desired conversation.
3
If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap
Download message.
You can also open messages from the status bar when
bar and tap the message.
To reply to a message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the conversation containing the message.
3
Enter your reply and tap Send.
To forward a message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward.
3
Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.
4
Tap
listed as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap
5
When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.
6
Edit the message, if necessary, and tap Send.
, then select a recipient from the Contacts list. If the recipient is not
, then find and tap .
appears there. Just drag down the
.
In step 4, you can also tap
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To delete a message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.
3
Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >
Delete.
To delete conversations
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Press , then tap Delete conversations.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap
> Delete.
To call a message sender
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap a conversation.
3
Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the
recipient name or number from the list that appears.
4
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 file contained in a message you receive
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the conversation you want to open.
3
If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then
tap Download message.
4
Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.
, then find and tap .
.
, then find and tap .
To star a message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the conversation you want to open.
3
In the message you want to star, tap
4
To unstar a message, tap
To view starred messages
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Press , then tap Starred messages.
3
All starred messages appear in a list.
To search for messages
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Press , then tap Search.
3
Enter your search keywords, then tap the confirm key.
, then find and tap .
.
.
, then find and tap .
Text and multimedia message options
To change your message notification settings
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Press , then tap Settings.
3
To set a notification sound, tap Notification tone and select an option.
4
For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.
, then find and tap .
To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Press
3
Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports.
, then tap Settings.
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To view messages saved on the SIM card
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Press , then tap Settings > SIM messages.
Google Talk™
You can use the Google Talk™ instant messaging application on your device to chat
with friends who also use this application.
To start Google Talk™
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Talk.
To reply to an instant message with Google Talk™
1
When someone contacts you on Google Talk™,
2
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message and begin to chat.
.
appears in the status bar.
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Getting started with Email
You can handle several email accounts at the same time using the Email application,
including corporate Microsoft Exchange Active Sync accounts. Emails you receive to
your Gmail™ account can be accessed on your device from both the Email and the
Gmail™ applications.
Using email accounts
To set up an email account on your device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Email.
3
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 set an email account as your default account
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap .
3
Press
4
Tap the account you want to use as the default account for composing and
sending emails.
5
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.
To add an extra email account on your device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap .
3
Press
4
Tap Add account.
5
Enter the email address and password, then tap Next.
6
If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically,
complete the setup manually. If necessary, contact your email service provider
for detailed settings.
7
When prompted, enter a name for your email account so that it is easily
identifiable. The same name shows in the emails that you send from this
account.
8
When you are finished, tap Next.
To remove an email account from your device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap
3
Press , then tap Settings.
4
Tap the account you want to remove.
5
Find and tap Delete account > OK.
, then tap Settings.
.
.
Gmail™ and other Google™ services
If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application on your device
to read, write and organise email messages. After you set up your Google™ account
to work on your device, you can also chat to friends using the Google Talk™
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application, synchronise your calendar application with your Google Calendar™, and
download applications and games from Google Play™.
The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries or
regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3
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
To open the Gmail™ application
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Gmail.
.
Using email
To create and send an email message
1
Make sure that you have set up an email account.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and
select the account that you want to use.
4
Tap , then tap To and start typing the recipient's name or email address, or
tap and select one or more recipients from your Contacts list.
5
Enter the email subject and message text, then tap
, then find and tap Email.
.
.
To receive email messages
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your
. The inbox of your default email account appears.
device, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check. If
you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap the bar containing ,
then tap Combined view.
4
To download new messages, tap
If you have set up a corporate email account, you can set the check frequency to
(Push).
.
To read your email messages
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
. The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want
to check another email account that you have set up on your device, tap the
bar containing
3
In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want to read.
4
In the body text field, spread two fingers apart, or pinch them together, to
, and select the account you want to check.
zoom in or out.
5
Use the forward and backward arrows to read your next or previous message.
Automatic
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To view an email message attachment
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want
to check another email account that you have set up on your device, tap the
bar containing , then select the account you want to check.
3
Find and tap the desired message in your email inbox. Emails with attachments
are identified by .
4
Tap the attachment tab in the email body. All attachments appear in a list.
5
Tap Load below an attachment item.
6
When the attachment is downloaded, tap View or Save.
To save a sender's email address to your contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap
. The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want
.
to check another email account that you have set up on your device, tap the
bar containing , then select the account you want to check.
3
Find and tap the desired message in your email inbox.
4
Tap the name of the sender.
5
Tap OK when you are prompted to add the name to your contacts.
6
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact if you want to create a
new contact.
7
Edit the contact information and tap Done.
To reply to an email message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap
. The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want
.
to check another email account that you have set up on your device, tap the
bar containing
3
Find and tap the message you want to reply to, then tap
4
Tap Reply or Reply all.
5
Enter your reply, then tap .
, then select the account you want to check.
.
To forward an email message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want
.
to check another email account that you have set up on your device, tap the
bar containing , then select the account you want to check.
3
Find and tap the message you want to forward.
4
Tap
, then tap Forward.
5
Tap To and enter the recipient's address.
6
Enter your message text, then tap .
To delete an email message
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check
another email account that you have set up on your device, tap the bar
containing , then select the account you want to check.
3
In your email inbox, mark the checkbox for the email you want to delete, then
tap .
To mark a read email as unread
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want
to check another email account that you have set up on your device, tap the
bar containing
3
Mark the checkbox for the desired email, then tap
, then select the account you want to check.
.
To mark an unread email as read, mark its checkbox, then tap
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.
To manage your email in batches
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . The inbox of your default
email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you
have set up on your device, tap the bar containing , then select the account
you want to check.
2
Mark the checkboxes for the emails you want to select.
3
When you are finished, tap one of the icons in the tool bar to, for example,
move the selected emails to another folder.
To change the inbox check frequency
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
3
Press , then tap Settings.
4
If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to adjust.
5
Tap Inbox check frequency and select an option.
.
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Music player
About Music
Get the most out of your music player. Listen to and organise music, audio books
and podcasts that you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or
purchased and downloaded from online stores.
Music player overview
1 Browse your music
2 Search all songs saved on your device
3 Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins on Google Play™
4 Album art (if available)
5 Go to the next song in the current play queue, or fast forward
6 Total time length of the song
7 Elapsed time of current song
8 Progress indicator – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind
9 Play/Pause button
10 Go to the previous song in the current play queue, or rewind
Transferring music to your device
There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device:
•
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.
•
You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between
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
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Using the music player
To play audio content
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
In My music, select a music category and browse to the song that you want to
open.
3
Tap a song to play it.
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 change songs
•
When a song is playing, tap or .
•
When a song is playing, swipe the album art left or right.
To pause a song
•
•
•
.
Tap
To fast forward and rewind music
Touch and hold or .
You can also drag the progress indicator marker right or left.
To adjust the audio volume
Press the volume key.
To improve the sound quality using the equaliser
1
When the music player is open, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Sound effects.
3
Select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.
To turn on the surround sound feature
1
When the music player is open, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Sound effects > Sound enhancements > Settings > Surround
sound (VPT).
3
Select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.
To view the current play queue
•
While a song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap > Play queue.
To minimise the music player
•
When the music player is playing, tap to go to the previous screen, or tap
to go to the Home screen. The music player stays playing in the background.
To open the music player when it is playing in the background
1
While a song is playing in the background, tap the to open the Notification
panel.
2
Tap the song title to open the music player.
To delete a song
1
In My music, browse to the song that you want to delete.
2
Touch and hold the song title, then tap Delete.
You can also delete albums this way.
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To send a song
1
In My music, when browsing your songs , touch and hold a song title.
2
Tap Send.
3
Select an application from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions.
You can also send albums and playlists in the same way.
To "Like" a song on Facebook™
1
While the song is playing in the music player, tap the album art.
2
to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a
Tap
comment in the comments field.
3
Tap Share to send the song to Facebook™. If the song is received
successfully, you will get a confirmation message from Facebook™.
Getting more information about a song or artist
The accuracy of search results may vary.
To get more information about an artist or song
•
When a song is playing in the music player, tap .
Using My music to organise your songs
Tap the My music tab in the Music player to get an overview of all the songs that are
available from your device. In My music, you can manage your albums and playlists,
create shortcuts, and arrange your music by mood and tempo.
Overview of My music
1 Go back to the current song
2 Browse by album
3 Browse your music by artist
4 Browse all playlists
5 Browse your favourite playlists
6 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services
7 Picture of the currently playing artist (if available)
8 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited™
9 Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels
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10 Browse audio by song
To add a shortcut to a song
1
In My music, tap , , or , then browse to the song for which you want to
create a shortcut.
2
Touch and hold the song title.
3
Tap Add as shortcut. The shortcut now appears in the My music main view.
To rearrange shortcuts
•
In My music, touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and your device
vibrates, then drag the item to a new location.
To delete a shortcut
•
In My music, touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and your device
vibrates, then drag the item to
You can only delete shortcuts that you create yourself.
To update your music with the latest information
1
In My music, tap .
2
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.
.
Categorising your music using SensMe™ channels
The SensMe™ channels application helps you arrange your music by mood and
tempo. SensMe™ groups all your songs into several categories, or channels, so you
can select music that matches your mood or suits the time of day.
To enable the SensMe™ channels application
•
In My music, tap
This application requires a mobile or Wi-Fi® network connection.
, then tap Download music info > Start.
Playing music in random order
You can play songs in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, a
playlist you have created yourself or an album.
To play songs in random order
1
In My music, tap and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a playlist.
2
Tap the album art, then tap to turn on Shuffle mode.
Managing playlists
In My music, you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your
device. In addition, you can install the Media Go™ application on a computer and
use it to copy playlists from the computer to your device.
To create your own playlists
1
In My music, to add an artist, album or a song to a playlist, touch and hold the
name of the artist or the title of the album or song.
2
In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist.
3
Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.
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To add songs to a playlist
1
In My music, when browsing your songs, touch and hold the name of the artist
or the title of the album or song that you want to add.
2
Tap Add to.
3
Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the artist, album or song.
The artist, album or song is added to the playlist.
To play your own playlists
1
In My music, tap .
2
Under Playlists, tap a playlist.
3
Tap a song to play it.
To remove a song from a playlist
1
In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song you want to delete.
2
Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears.
To delete a playlist
1
In My music, then select Playlists.
2
Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete.
3
Tap Delete.
4
Tap Delete again to confirm.
You cannot delete default playlists.
Music player widget
The music player widget is a miniature application that gives you direct access to the
music player from your Home screen. You need to add this widget to your Home
screen before you can use it.
To add the music player widget to your Home screen
1
Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets.
2
Find and tap Music player.
Protecting your hearing
Listening to the music player or other media players at excessive volume or for a
prolonged period of time can damage your hearing, even when the volume is at a
moderate level. To alert you to such risks, a volume level warning appears when the
volume is too high, and after the music player is used for over 20 hours.
To turn off the volume level warning
•
When
Every time you restart your device, the media volume is automatically set to a moderate level.
appears, tap OK to dismiss the warning.
TrackID™ technology
Identifying music using TrackID™ technology
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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To open the TrackID™ application
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap TrackID™.
You can also use the TrackID™ widget to open the TrackID™ application.
To search for track information using TrackID™
1
Open the TrackID™ application, then hold your device towards the music
source.
2
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
1
Open the TrackID™ application, then tap Charts. The first time you view a
chart, it is set to your own region.
2
To see charts of the most popular searches in other regions, tap > Regions.
3
Select a country or region.
Using TrackID™ technology results
Track information appears when the TrackID™ application recognises a track. You
can select to purchase the track or share it using email, SMS or a social networking
service. You can also get more information about the track's artist.
To buy a track recognised by the TrackID™ application
1
After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Download.
2
Follow the instructions on your device to complete your purchase.
You can also select a track to buy by opening the
start screen.
The track purchase feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks
and/or service providers in all areas.
History or Charts tabs from the TrackID™
To share a track
1
After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Share,
then select a sharing method.
2
Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure.
You can also select a track to share by opening the
start screen.
History or Charts tabs from the TrackID™
To view the artist information for a track
•
After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Artist info.
You can also view the artist information for a track by opening the
the TrackID™ start screen.
History or Charts tabs from
To recommend a track on Facebook™
1
When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.
2
In the track information screen, wait for the tab to appear, then tap this tab.
3
Log in to Facebook™ and recommend the track.
The feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service
providers in all areas.
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To delete a track from the track history
1
Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History.
2
Tap a track title, then tap Delete.
3
Tap Yes to confirm.
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FM radio
About the FM radio
When you open 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 start the FM radio
1
Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
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
•
Flick your finger up or down along the frequency band.
To select the radio region
1
When the radio is open, press .
2
Tap Set radio region.
3
Select an option.
.
To adjust the Visualiser
1
When the radio is open, tap
2
Tap Visualiser.
3
Select an option.
.
FM radio overview
1 Radio on/off button
2 View menu options
3 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel
4 A saved favourite channel
5 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel
6 Tuning dial
7 Save or remove a channel as a favourite
8 Tuned frequency
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Using your favourite radio channels
You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By using
favourites you can quickly return to a radio channel.
To save a channel as a favourite
1
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a
favourite.
2
Tap .
3
Enter a name and select a colour for the channel, then press Save.
To remove a channel as a favourite
1
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove.
2
1
2
, then tap Delete.
Tap
Making a new search for radio channels
If you have moved to a new location or the reception has improved in your current
location, you can start a new scan for radio channels.
Any favourites you have saved are not affected by a new scan.
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.
Sound settings
Switching the radio sound between devices
You can listen to the radio through a wired headset or through wired headphones.
Once either device is connected, you can switch the sound to the speaker, if desired.
To switch the radio sound to the speaker
1
When the radio is open, press
2
Tap Play in speaker.
To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press
headphones.
Switching between mono and stereo sound mode
You can listen to your FM radio in either mono or stereo mode. In some situations,
switching to mono mode can reduce noise and improve sound quality.
To switch between mono and stereo sound mode
1
When the radio is open, press .
2
Tap Enable stereo sound.
3
To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press and tap Force mono
sound.
.
and tap Play in
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™
Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your device's FM
radio.
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To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™
1
While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then select
TrackID™.
2
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.
3
Press to return the FM Radio.
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.
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Camera
About the camera
From the camera, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends as
messages, or upload them to a web service. Your device also has a front camera,
which is useful for self-portraits.
Camera controls overview
1 Zoom in or out
2 Main camera screen
3 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos
4 View photos and videos
5 Take photos or record video clips
6 Go back a step or exit the camera
7 Switch between the front and the main camera
8 Front camera
9 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons
To open the camera
•
Press and hold down the camera key.
To close the camera
•
Press from the main camera screen.
Using the still camera
There are three ways to take photos with the still camera. You can press the camera
key, tap the on-screen camera button, or touch a spot on the screen.
To take a photo using the camera key
1
Activate the camera.
2
Press the camera key fully down.
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button
1
Activate the camera.
2
Point the camera towards the subject.
3
Tap the on-screen camera button
. The photo is taken as soon as you release
your finger.
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To take a self-portrait using the front camera
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then find and select Front camera.
3
To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you
release your finger.
To use the zoom function
•
When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down.
•
When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen.
To use the still camera flash
1
When the camera is open, tap .
2
Tap Flash, and select your desired flash setting.
3
Take the photo.
To view your photos and videos
1
Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the top right of the screen to open a
photo or video.
2
Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos are identified by
To delete a photo
1
Open the photo that you want to delete.
2
Tap an empty area of the screen to make appear.
3
Tap .
4
Tap Delete to confirm.
.
Face detection
You can use face detection to bring an off-centre face into focus. The camera
automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A yellow frame
shows which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the
camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus.
To turn on face detection
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select Normal.
3
To display all settings, tap .
4
Tap Focus mode > Face detection.
To take a photo using face detection
1
When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at
your subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is
framed.
2
Press the camera key halfway down. A yellow frame shows which face is in
focus.
3
To take the photo, press the camera key fully down.
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™
1
Activate the camera.
2
To display all settings, tap .
3
Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level.
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To take a photo using Smile Shutter™
1
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.
2
The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken
automatically.
3
If no smile is detected, press the camera key 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 appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the
geographical position has not been found. When 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
1
Activate the camera.
2
3
4
5
6
, then tap Geotagging > On.
Tap
Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.
Check the options that you want to select under Location services.
After you confirm your settings, press to return to the camera screen.
If appears on the camera screen, your location is available and your photo
can get geotagged. If not, check your GPS and/or wireless network
connection.
Using still camera settings
To adjust the still camera settings
1
Activate the camera.
2
To display all settings, tap .
3
Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired.
To customise the still camera settings panel
1
When the camera is open, tap
2
Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired
position.
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled.
Still camera settings overview
Normal
Front camera
Select the front camera if you want to take self-portrait photos.
Picture effect
Apply effects to photos.
Scene selection
Use a pre-programmed scene type to quickly set the camera for common situations.
Sweep Panorama
Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just press the camera key and move the
camera steadily from one side to the other.
to display all settings.
Resolution
Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A
photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.
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5MP 4:3
5 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on nonwidescreen displays or print in high resolution.
3MP 16:9
3 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. A high resolution widescreen format. Has a higher
resolution than full HD. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.
2MP 4:3
2 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on nonwidescreen displays.
2MP 16:9
2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen
displays.
Flash
Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a
backlight.
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.
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.
Red-eye reduction
Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo.
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.
Quick launch
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen. If the device is
in sleep mode of camera, press the camera key.
Launch and capture
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first photo is captured immediately after the
camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch only (still camera)
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch and record video
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first video is shot immediately after the camera
video camera is launched from sleep mode.
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Launch only (video camera)
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.
Off
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 yellow
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.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Exposure value
Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased
amount of light.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
HDR
Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong back light
or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. 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
Normal capturing mode.
White balance
The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting
conditions.
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 Normal capturing mode.
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ISO
You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by
increasing the ISO sensitivity.
Auto
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
100
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.
200
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200.
400
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400.
800
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.
This setting is only available in Normal 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 Normal capturing mode.
Image stabiliser
When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps
you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
Geotagging
Tag photos with details of where you took them.
On
When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you
take them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. For
geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Your
location is determined when
your position, appears.
Off
When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo.
appears on the camera screen. When your device is searching for
Auto upload
Automatically upload updates to photos to a pre-selected social networking service
(SNS).
Touch capture
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The
photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This setting is only available when
focus mode is set to touch focus.
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On
Off
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.
Using the video camera
To record a video using the camera key
1
Activate the camera.
2
To start recording a video, press the camera key.
3
To stop recording, press the camera key again.
Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.
To record a video by tapping the screen
1
Activate the camera.
2
Point the camera towards the subject.
3
Tap
to start recording.
4
Tap to stop recording.
Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.
To play recorded videos
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap the thumbnails at the top right of the screen.
3
Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files. Videos are identified by
4
Tap
to play a video.
5
To stop playing the video, tap
or .
To delete a recorded video
1
Browse to the video that you want to delete.
2
Tap an empty area of the screen to make appear.
3
Tap
.
4
Tap Delete to confirm.
Using the video camera settings
.
To adjust the video camera settings
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.
3
To display all settings, tap
4
Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.
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To customise the video camera settings panel
1
When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings.
2
Touch and hold the setting that you want to move, then drag it to the desired
position.
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled.
Video camera settings overview
Video camera
Select the video camera if you want to record videos.
Front video
Select the front video if you want to record self-portrait videos.
Scenes
The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations
using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you
to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video.
Off
The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.
Soft snap
Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.
Landscape
Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Night
When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving
objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting
conditions are good, to improve the video quality.
Beach and snow
Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed videos.
Sports
Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.
Party
Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or
candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a
support.
Video resolution
Adjust the video resolution for different formats.
1280×720(16:9)
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.
640×480(4:3)
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels.
320×240(4:3)
Quarter VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 320x240 pixels.
176×144(11:9)
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format
is limited to fit in a multimedia message.
Photo light
Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a
backlight.
On
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Off
Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor.
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.
Quick launch
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen. If the device is
in sleep mode of camera, press the camera key.
Launch and capture
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first photo is captured immediately after the
camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch only (still camera)
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch and record video
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first video is shot immediately after the camera
video camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch only (video camera)
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.
Off
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 green frame shows which face is
selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is
on.
Exposure value
This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value
indicates an increased amount of light.
White balance
The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting
conditions.
Auto
Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions.
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Incandescent
Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
Fluorescent
Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.
Daylight
Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.
Cloudy
Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image that you want to capture.
Centre
Adjust the exposure to the centre of the image.
Average
Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Spot
Adjust the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.
Image stabiliser
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.
Geotagging
Tag videoss with details of where you took them.
On
When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to videos when you
take them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. For
geotags to be added to a video, the location must be determined before you take the video. Your
location is determined when
your position, appears.
Off
When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a video.
appears on the camera screen. When your device is searching for
Microphone
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.
Touch capture
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The
photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This setting is only available when
focus mode is set to touch focus.
On
Off
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.
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Internal storage
Photos or videos are saved on the device memory.
SD card
Photos or videos are saved on the SD card.
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Album
About Album
Use Album 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. You can add geotags to your
photos and videos, and then view them on a world map. In Album, you can also view
photos and videos that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a
Picasa™ web album or to Facebook™.
From Album, you can share your favourite photos and videos with friends via
Bluetooth™ wireless technology, email, messaging and various online services. You
can also perform basic editing tasks on photos and set them as wallpaper or contact
pictures.
Album tab overview
The following tabs are available in Album:
•
Pictures – view all photos and videos saved on your device.
•
My albums – view your online albums, and your geotagged photos and video clips on
a world map .
To open Album
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Album.
.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
Viewing photos and videos in the
In the Pictures tab in Album, you can view your photos and videos in thumbnails in a
grid view.
Pictures tab
Overview of Pictures tab
1 Grid view of photos and videos.
2 View menu options.
3 Scroll up or down to view content.
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4 Tap a photo or video to view it.
5 The date and number of items in the group below.
To view photos and videos in grid view
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically
ordered grid. Videos are indicated by
3
Tap a photo or video to view it.
4
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 in Album
•
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 work with batches of photos or videos in Album
1
When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap
, then tap Select
items.
2
Tap the items you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue
frame.
3
Use the tools in the toolbar at the top of the screen 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.
Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab
The following tiles are available in My albums:
•
Camera albums – view all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera.
•
Internal memory – view all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage.
•
My SD card – view all photos and videos saved to a removable memory card in your
device.
Overview of My albums tab
1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service.
2 View photos and videos on Facebook™.
3 View photos and videos in Picasa™.
4 View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card.
5 View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage.
6 View all photos with faces.
7 View your photos in globe mode.
8 View your photos on a map.
9 View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera.
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To view content in list view in the Camera albums tile
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album > My albums > Camera albums.
3
Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a
chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by .
4
Tap a photo or video to view it.
5
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 view content in list view in the Internal memory tile
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Album > My albums > Internal memory.
3
Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a
chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by
4
Tap a photo or video to view it.
5
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 view content in list view in the My SD card tile
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album > My albums > My SD card.
3
Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a
chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by .
4
Tap a photo or video to view it.
5
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 view photos with faces in list view in the Faces tile
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album > My albums > Faces.
3
Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a
chronologically ordered grid.
4
Tap a photo to view it.
5
Flick left to view the next photo. Flick right to view the previous photo.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
Working with photos in Album
You can edit photos in Album. For example, you can crop photos, associate them
with contacts, or use them as wallpaper.
To zoom a photo
•
When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again
to zoom out.
•
When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two
fingers together to zoom out.
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To watch a slideshow of your photos
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap , then tap Slideshow to start playing all the
photos in an album.
2
Tap a photo to end the slideshow.
To watch a slideshow of your photos with music
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> SensMe™ slideshow.
2
Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap
. The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music
data to play a slideshow.
3
To pause playing, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap
.
To rotate a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap
2
Select Rotate left or Rotate. The photo is saved in the new orientation.
.
To crop a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Edit photo> > Crop.
2
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.
3
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.
4
To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the
frame, then drag it to the desired position.
5
To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Save. The original
uncropped version remains on your device.
To use a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Use as.
2
Select an option from the list that appears.
3
Follow the relevant steps to use the photo.
To edit a photo
•
When you are viewing a photo, tap
, then tap Edit photo.
To apply special effects to a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Edit photo >
2
Select an option.
3
To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
After you save the edited photo, the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your
device.
.
To improve a photo using advanced settings
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Edit photo > .
2
Select an option.
3
To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
After you save the edited photo, the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your
device.
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To adjust the light settings for a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Edit photo > .
2
Select an option.
3
To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
After you save the edited photo, the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your
device.
To set the saturation level of colours in a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Edit photo > .
2
Select an option.
3
To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
After you save the edited photo, the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your
device.
To share a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
2
In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the
photo, then follow the steps to send it.
To add a geotag to a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
to open the map screen.
2
Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map.
3
To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map to where you
want to move the photo.
4
When you are finished, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo
viewer.
When a photo is geotagged,
to view the photo on a map.
appears along with location information. You can tap this icon
To delete a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
.
2
Tap Delete.
Analysing photos with faces in Album
You can analyse any photos on your device that feature people's faces. For example,
you can scan photos. After running an analysis, you can then categorise the faces by
people's faces.
To turn on the photo analysis feature
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album > My albums > Faces.
3
Tap
, then tap Photo analysis > Activate.
To name a face
1
In the Faces tile, find and tap the face you want to name in the Unnamed faces
folder.
2
Tap Add name.
3
Type a name, then tap OK.
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To edit a face name
1
When you are viewing a face in the full screen view, tap the screen to display
the toolbars, then tap > Edit name tags.
2
Tap the face name to edit the name.
3
Type a name, then tap OK.
Working with videos in Album
Use Album to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or
copied to your device. You can also share your videos with friends, for example, by
uploading them to online services.
To play a video
1
Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album.
2
Using grid view or list view, locate the video that you want to open.
3
Tap the video to play it.
4
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
1
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
1
2
.
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.
To share a video
1
When a video is playing, tap
2
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.
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 delete a video
1
In Album, find the video you want to delete.
2
Touch and hold the video to activate selection mode. The frame of the video
thumbnail turns blue when it is selected.
3
Tap
> Delete, then tap OK.
, then tap Share.
Viewing your photos on a map
If you enable location detection when taking photos, you can use the information
gathered at a later stage. For example, you can view your photos on a map and show
friends and family where you were when you took the photo. Adding location
information is also referred to as geotagging. When you enable location detection,
you can select to use either GPS satellites or wireless networks, or both, to find your
position.
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Overview of Maps tile
1 Search a location on the map.
2 View menu options.
3 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location.
4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map.
5 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen.
To enable location detection
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Location services.
3
Mark the GPS satellites and/or Google's location service checkboxes.
To view geotagged photos on a map in Album
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Album > My albums > Maps.
3
Tap a photo to view it in full screen.
4
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 these photos, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the
thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.
When viewing a geotagged photo in the photo viewer, you can touch the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap to view the photo on the map.
To view geotagged photos on a globe in Album
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Album > My albums > Globe.
3
Tap a photo to view it in full screen.
4
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 these photos, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the
thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.
When viewing a geotagged photo from the camera application, you can touch the screen to
display the toolbars, then tap to view the photo on the map.
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To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album
1
When viewing the map in Album, tap , then tap Add geotag.
2
Find and tap the photo to which you want to add the geotag.
3
Tap the desired location on the map to set the geotag, then tap OK.
To edit the geotag of a photo in Album
1
When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its
frame turns blue.
2
Drag the photo to the new location.
You can also tap the desired location on the map instead of dragging.
To change the map view in Album
•
When viewing the map in Album, tap , then select Classic view or Satellite view.
Viewing online albums
In Album, view the photos and videos that you and your friends have uploaded to
online services, such as Picasa™ and Facebook™. You can view comments from
your friends and add your own comments as well.
Overview of online services
1 Active online service.
2 Name of online album.
3 Number of items in the online album.
4 Refresh.
5 View menu options.
To view photos from online services in Album
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Album > My albums.
3
Tap the desired online service.
4
Tap Connect. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service
.
are displayed.
5
Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album.
6
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo
or video.
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To view and add comments to online album content
1
When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap to view the comments.
2
To view more comments, scroll down the screen.
3
To add your own comments, enter your comments at the bottom of the screen,
then tap Post.
To recommend a photo or video on Facebook™
•
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™.
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Movies
About Movies
Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved
on 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.
Videos taken with your device's camera are displayed in the Album application, not in the
Movies application.
Overview of Movies
1 View menu options
2 Browse all movies
3 Open the Video Unlimited application
4 Browse content on other connected DLNA Certified™ devices
5 All video categories available on your device
Video Unlimited may not be available in all countries or regions.
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:
•
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.
•
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.
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Using Movies
To play a video in Movies
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2
Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to play.
3
Tap the video you want to select, then tap to play it.
4
To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.
5
To pause playing, tap .
6
To rewind, drag the progress bar marker left. To fast forward, drag the
progress bar marker right.
To play a video in full screen
1
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
.
Tap
To play the video in its original size, tap .
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.
To get movie information manually
Make sure your device has an active data connection.
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
Tap , then make sure that the Get video details checkbox is marked.
Select a video category and browse to the video for which you want to get
information.
Touch and hold the movie for which you want to get information, then tap
Search for info in the list that appears.
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 also get information about newly added videos automatically when the Movies application
is opened and the Get video details checkbox is marked. Data transmission charges may
apply.
If the downloaded information is not correct, tap and search again using different
keywords.
To clear information about a video
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2
Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to edit.
3
Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Clear info.
To play a video on an external device
1
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies > .
3
Tap Throw, then select a device from the list.
4
Select the video that you want to play.
To change the sound settings while a video is playing
1
While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
Tap
, then tap Sound settings.
3
Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate.
4
When you're finished, tap OK.
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To delete a video
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2
Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to delete.
3
Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears.
4
Tap Delete again to confirm.
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Video Unlimited
About Video Unlimited
Use the Video Unlimited service to rent and buy videos that you can view not only on
your Android device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®), PlayStation® 3
or PlayStation® Vita. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action
movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories.
Video Unlimited might not be available in all countries or regions.
To open Video Unlimited
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap .
Video Unlimited menu overview
.
Account
My Collection
Settings
Add to wish list
Delete all
Remove from wish list
Share information
Legal Terms
The Video Unlimited menu is dynamic, which means that all options are not always available.
For example, the option to delete all items in your wish list is only available when you are
viewing the list.
View your account information
View all of your saved video content
View and change settings for your account, purchases, and downloads
Add the current video to a wish list
Delete all items in your wish list
Delete the video you're currently viewing from the wish list
Share information about the current video via a social network, email, Bluetooth
or other method
View legal information
To open the Video Unlimited menu
•
When the Video Unlimited application is open, tap .
Creating a Video Unlimited account
You need to create a Video Unlimited account if you want to buy or rent movies
through the Video Unlimited service. If you already have a PlayStation® network
account or a Sony Entertainment Network account, then you can use that account
instead.
Exploring the Video Unlimited selection
Browse videos by category, or enter text to search for a particular item. You can also
choose to preview videos that you're interested in.
Renting or buying a video
When you rent a video, you have a fixed amount of time in which to view it. This time
period varies from market to market. You can also choose to download a purchased
video to most Sony™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited account.
Video Unlimited notifications overview
When you buy or rent videos, the following notifications may appear:
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Downloading of video is completed
Downloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your device is connected to a WiFi® network, and that you have enough free space on your memory card or on the internal
storage.
Downloading of video is ongoing
Downloading is paused
Confirmation of successful purchase
Rental countdown period has started
Watching a video from Video Unlimited
You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony™ devices that are
connected to your Video Unlimited account.
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Web browser
About the web browser
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.
Google Chrome™ is not available in all markets.
To open the web browser
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
.
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Connectivity
Connecting to wireless networks
You can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using Wi-Fi® technology.
This way you can browse the web and share media files over the same Wi-Fi®
network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs and computers.
If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect
to this network using your device. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other
internal services at your company.
Before using Wi-Fi®
To browse the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you need to search for and
connect to an available Wi-Fi® network and then open the Internet browser. The
signal strength of the Wi-Fi® network may differ depending on your device's location.
Move closer to the Wi-Fi® access point to increase the signal strength.
To turn on Wi-Fi®
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
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
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is on. Tap Wi-Fi.
4
Available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. The available networks may be open
or secured. Open networks are indicated by and secured networks are
indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
5
Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. If you are trying to connect to a secure
network, you are asked to enter a password. is displayed in the status bar
once you are connected.
Your device remembers Wi-Fi® networks you connect to. The next time you come within
reach of a previously connected Wi-Fi® network, your device automatically connects to it.
In some locations, open Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can
get access to the network. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more
information.
To connect to another Wi-Fi® network
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Detected Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
3
Tap another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it.
To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Press
4
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network, tap the network name.
, then tap Scan.
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To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1
Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on.
2
From the Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4
Tap .
5
Enter the Network SSID for the network.
6
Tap the Security field to select a security type.
7
If required, enter a password.
8
Tap Save.
Wi-Fi® network name is indicated as SSID, ESSID, Access Point, etc. Contact your Wi-Fi®
network administrator to get the Network SSID name and password.
Advanced Wi-Fi® settings
Wi-Fi® network status
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks
available in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi® networks.
You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is
detected.
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications
1
Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4
Press
5
Tap Advanced.
6
Mark the Network notification checkbox.
.
.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
Wi-Fi® sleep policy
By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from Wi-Fi® to
mobile data.
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).
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3
Press
4
Tap Advanced.
5
Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
6
Select an option.
.
Wi-Fi Direct™
Use Wi-Fi Direct™ to connect to other devices directly, without joining a traditional
home, office or hotspot network. For example, you can enable your device to be
connected directly to a computer so that you can access content from your device
on the computer. The devices that you share content with must have Wi-Fi Direct™
certification.
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To turn on Wi-Fi Direct™
1
Make sure your device has the Wi-Fi®function turned on.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4
Tap > Wi-Fi Direct.
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 outside the actual 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 in 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
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3
Tap Add VPN profile.
4
Select the type of VPN to add.
5
Enter your VPN settings.
6
Tap Save.
.
To connect to a virtual private network
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3
In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
4
Enter the required information.
5
Tap Connect.
To disconnect from a virtual private network
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices
You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as,
for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the
Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same WiFi® network in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from
other DLNA Certified™ devices on your device.
After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listen
to music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos taken
with your device's camera on a large-screen TV.
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device
When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other
device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server
device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to
your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
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To play a shared track on your device
1
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN.
3
Tap My music to open the music library.
4
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5
Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want
to play. The track starts playing automatically.
To play a shared video on your device
1
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
4
Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want
, then find and tap Movies > Devices.
to play.
To view a shared photo on your device
1
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Album > My albums. All your available online albums and
.
connected devices are displayed.
4
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5
Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices
Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™
devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share
content with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act
as client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content
available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must
also give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear
as registered devices. Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as
pending devices.
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Tap My music to open the music library.
4
Press
5
To turn on the Share content function, drag the slider. appears in the status
, then tap Media server.
bar. Your device can now work as a media server.
6
Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as your
device.
7
A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notification
and set the relevant access permissions for other devices.
The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to
your client device User guide for more information. If the device cannot connect, check that
your Wi-Fi®network is working.
, then find and tap .
You can also access the Media server menu under Settings > More… > Media server settings.
If you close the Media server view, file sharing function function stays running in the
background.
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To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap My music to open the music library.
3
Press , then tap Media server.
4
Drag the slider to turn off the Share content function.
To set access permissions for a pending device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap My music to open the music library.
3
Press , then tap Media server.
4
Select a device from the Pending devices list.
5
Select an access permission level.
, then find and tap .
To change the name of a registered device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap My music to open the music library.
3
Press
4
Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.
5
Enter a new name for the device.
, then tap Media server.
, then find and tap .
To change the access level of a registered device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap My music to open the music library.
3
Press
4
Select a device from the Registered devices list.
5
Tap Change access level and select an option.
, then tap Media server.
, then find and tap .
To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap My music to open the music library.
3
4
Press
Tap .
, then tap Media server.
, then find and tap .
Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to
another device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The other device must be
able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device, which means that it can
render, or play, content received from your device. A DMR device can be, for
example, a TV with DLNA function, or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher.
The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used.
Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information.
Content with Digital Rights Management (DRM) cannot be played on a Digital Media Renderer
device using DLNA™ technology.
To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device
1
Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is
connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Album.
4
Browse to and open the file that you want to view.
5
Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
share your content with. The selected files start playing in chronological order
on the device that you select.
6
To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select your device. The file
stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.
and select a DMR device to
You can also share a video from the Movies application on your device by tapping the video
and then tapping .
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To play a music track from your device on a DMR device
1
Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is
connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN.
3
Tap My music to open the music library.
4
Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then
tap the track.
5
Tap and select a DMR device to share your content with. The track plays
automatically on the device that you select.
6
To disconnect from the DMR device, tap
stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.
and select your device. The track
NFC
To turn on the NFC function
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > More….
3
Mark the NFC checkbox.
NFC detection area
.
The location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices. When sharing data with
another device using NFC, refer to the User guide of the other device for more information.
To share a contact with another device using NFC
1
Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2
To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap .
3
Tap the contact that you want to share.
4
Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect,
they vibrate and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the contact appears.
5
Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6
When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the screen
of the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device.
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To share a music file with another device using NFC
1
Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC
function turned on, and that both screens are active.
2
To open the "WALKMAN" application, tap , then find and tap .
3
Tap the My music tab to open the music library.
4
Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
5
Tap the track to play it. You can then tap to pause the track. The transfer
works whether the track is playing or paused.
6
Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect,
they vibrate and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the track appears.
7
Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
8
When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving
device. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving device.
You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
1
Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2
To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen, tap
then find and tap Album.
3
Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
4
Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
detection areas touch each other. When the devices connect, they vibrate and
play a short sound. A thumbnail of the photo or video appears.
5
Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6
When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the
receiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device.
,
You can also use NFC to share a video from the Movies application.
To share a web address with another device using NFC
1
Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
To open the web browser, find and tap
4
Load the web page that you want to share.
5
Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
.
detection areas touch each other. When the devices connect, they vibrate and
play a short sound. A thumbnail of the web page appears.
6
Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7
When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the
receiving device.
Scanning NFC tags
Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags. For example, it can scan embedded
tags on a poster, on a billboard advertisement, or beside a product in a retail store.
You can receive additional information, such as a web address.
To scan an NFC tag
1
Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen
is active.
2
Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your
device scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of the
tag to open it.
3
To open the tag, tap it.
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Paying for items with your device
You can use the Google Wallet™ application or the Operator wallet application on
your device to pay for items in stores that support NFC payment methods. Just tap
your device on specially enabled electronic payment pads to pay for your purchases.
Payments are backed by a credit or debit card, or by prepaid cards or vouchers. Your
payment information is stored in the payment application, so you don’t need to enter
it every time.
To use Operator wallet, your SIM card must have a secure element embedded. Contact your
network operator for more details.
Google Wallet™
Use the Google Wallet™ application to pay for goods at checkouts. If there is a
supported NFC terminal at the checkout, you can just tap your device on the terminal
to pay. Google Wallet™ stores details of your credit and debit cards as well as details
of coupons and other special offers. Most major credit card types are supported.
Security features include a PIN, encrypted storage and the ability to remotely disable
a lost wallet.
Operator wallet
The Operator wallet application lets you access a variety of services provided by your
network operator, such as the option to pay for items in underground trains and
stores. Contact your network operator for more information about such services.
To select a wallet for use on your device
1
Make sure that the NFC function is on.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > More….
4
Tap NFC security handler and select an option.
.
Connecting to an NFC compatible device
You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony,
such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer
to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
You may need to have Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth™ activated on both devices for the connection to
work.
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™ devices can vary.
To turn on the Bluetooth™ function and make your device visible
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth™ function.
4
Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth™ devices appear.
5
Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth™
devices.
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To adjust your device's visibility time to other Bluetooth™ devices
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3
Press and select Visibility timeout.
4
Select an option.
Naming your device
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
1
Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is turned on.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
4
Press
5
Enter a name for your device.
6
Tap Rename.
and select Rename phone.
.
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 make and receive calls.
Once you have paired your device with a Bluetooth™ device, your device will
remember 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 paired Bluetooth™ device.
Some Bluetooth™ devices, for example, most Bluetooth™ headsets, require you to
both pair and connect with the other device.
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
1
Make sure that the device you want to pair your device with has the
Bluetooth™ function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.
2
From the Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth™ devices appear in a
list.
4
Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your device.
5
Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices.
Your device and the Bluetooth™ device are now paired.
To connect your device to another Bluetooth™ device
1
If you are connecting to a Bluetooth device that requires you to first pair your
device before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your device with
that device.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
4
Tap the Bluetooth™ device to which you want to connect your device.
To unpair a Bluetooth™ device
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3
Under Paired devices, tap
unpair.
4
Tap Unpair.
.
.
beside the name of the device that you want to
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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:
•
Photos and videos
•
Music and other audio files
•
Contacts
•
Web pages
To send items using Bluetooth™
1
Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth™ function is turned on and that the
device is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.
2
Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to
send, and scroll to the item.
3
Depending on the application and the item you want to send, you may need to,
for example, touch and hold the item, open the item or press . Other ways to
send an item may exist.
4
Select Share or Send.
5
Select Bluetooth.
6
Turn on Bluetooth™, if you are asked to do so.
7
Tap the name of the receiving device.
8
Receiving device: If asked, accept the connection.
9
Sending device: If asked, confirm the transfer to the receiving device.
10
Receiving device: Accept the incoming item.
To receive items using Bluetooth™
1
Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other
Bluetooth™ devices.
2
The sending device now starts sending data to your device.
3
If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the
suggested passcode.
4
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.
5
Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
6
To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar downwards.
7
To open a received item, drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevant
notification.
To view files you have received using Bluetooth™
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3
Press and select Show received files.
.
Transferring and handling content using a USB cable
Use a USB cable connection between a computer and your device for easy transfer
and management of 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.
To transfer content between your device and computer using a USB cable
1
Using a USB cable, connect your device to a computer. Internal storage & SD
card connected appears in the status bar on the screen of your device.
2
Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait
until your device's internal storage and your SD card appear as external disks
in Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.
3
Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the
computer.
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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 Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports Media transfer,
for example, a computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® 7.
To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode
1
Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally
enabled by default.
2
Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3
Computer: Once the name of your device appears on the screen, click
configuration
4
When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.
and follow the instructions to pair the computer.
Network
The above instructions only work if Windows
computer is connected to a Wi-Fi® Access Point via a network cable.
®
7 is installed on your computer and the
To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode
1
Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally
enabled by default.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity.
4
Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices.
5
Tap Connect.
Make sure the Wi-Fi
®
function is turned on.
To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity.
3
Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under Trusted devices.
4
Tap Disconnect.
To remove a pairing with another device
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity.
3
Tap the paired device that you want to remove.
4
Tap Forget.
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:
•
Update or repair your device’s software.
•
Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia™ Transfer.
•
Back up and restore content on your computer.
•
Sync multimedia content – camera content, music and playlists between your device
and computer.
•
Browse files on your device.
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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.
Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application
About scanning with the NeoReader™ application
Use your device as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan. For
example, you see a coat in a magazine ad and want to find the nearest retail outlet to
buy it. If the ad contains a readable barcode, the NeoReader™ application uses this
code to access mobile web content, such as a web page with more product
information or a map of nearby outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standard
barcode types.
To start the NeoReader™ application
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap
NeoReader™.
To scan a barcode
1
When the NeoReader™ application is open, hold your device over the barcode
until the complete barcode is visible in the viewfinder.
2
Your device automatically scans the barcode, and vibrates when the barcode
is recognised.
.
Some bar codes might be too small to scan.
To enter a barcode manually
1
When the NeoReader™ application is open, tap .
2
Enter the numbers of the barcode in the text field, then tap GO!.
NeoReader™ application menu overview
The following menu options are available in the NeoReader™ application:
Tap to open more options
Enter the barcode numbers manually. This option can be used if your camera has difficulty
reading the barcode
View a list of previously scanned barcodes
View information about the NeoReader™ application. Read more about different barcode types,
and about how to use NeoReader™
Select your personal settings, such as language or country. This information is used to
personalise barcode content. Also, you can select preferences for how you use the NeoReader™
application
Send a text message to invite a friend to download the NeoReader™ application
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Synchronising data on your device
About synchronising data on your device
You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your
device from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of
accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronising your
device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.
Synchronising with Google™
Synchronise your device with different Google™ services to keep your information up
to date, regardless of which device you're using your Google™ account from. For
example, you can synchronise your contacts, Gmail™ and calendar data.
To set up a Google™ account for synchronisation
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
4
Tap your newly created Google™ account, then tap the items that you want to
synchronise.
To synchronise manually with your Google™ account
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Google.
3
Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronise.
4
Press
, then tap Sync now.
.
.
To remove a Google™ account
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Google.
3
Tap the Google™ account that you want to remove from the accounts list.
4
Press
5
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
, then tap Remove account.
Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts
Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly
from your device. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a
computer. After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and
Contacts applications.
For you to access the functionality described above, your corporate information must be
stored on a Microsoft® Exchange server.
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