Sony Xperia SP Users guide
User guide
™
Xperia
C5302/C5303/C5306
SP
Contents
Xperia™ SP User guide...............................................................6
Getting started..............................................................................7
About this User guide.........................................................................7
Android™—what and why?................................................................7
Device overview.................................................................................7
Assembly............................................................................................8
Turning the device on and off...........................................................10
Locking and unlocking the screen....................................................11
Setup guide......................................................................................11
Accounts and services.....................................................................11
Getting to know your device.....................................................13
Using the keys..................................................................................13
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................13
Battery..............................................................................................15
Lock screen......................................................................................18
Home screen....................................................................................18
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................21
Accessing and using applications....................................................21
Status and notifications....................................................................23
Accessing settings...........................................................................25
On-screen keyboard.........................................................................26
Phonepad.........................................................................................27
Entering text using voice input.........................................................28
Editing text.......................................................................................28
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard..................................................29
Customizing your device..................................................................29
Memory............................................................................................32
Using a headset ..............................................................................33
Internet and messaging settings......................................................33
Controlling data usage.....................................................................34
Mobile network settings....................................................................35
Downloading applications.........................................................37
Downloading applications from Google Play™................................37
Downloading applications from other sources.................................37
Calling..........................................................................................38
Making calls.....................................................................................38
Receiving calls.................................................................................39
Ongoing calls...................................................................................40
Using the call log..............................................................................40
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Forwarding calls...............................................................................41
Restricting calls................................................................................41
Multiple calls.....................................................................................41
Conference calls..............................................................................42
Voicemail..........................................................................................42
Emergency calls...............................................................................43
Contacts......................................................................................44
Transferring contacts.......................................................................44
Searching and viewing contacts.......................................................45
Adding and editing contacts.............................................................46
Favorites and groups.......................................................................47
Sending contact information.............................................................47
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application.....................47
Backing up contacts.........................................................................48
Messaging and chat...................................................................49
Reading and sending messages......................................................49
Organizing your messages..............................................................50
Calling from a message...................................................................51
Messaging settings..........................................................................51
Instant messaging and video chat....................................................51
Email............................................................................................53
Setting up email...............................................................................53
Sending and receiving email messages...........................................53
Email preview pane..........................................................................54
Organizing your email messages.....................................................55
Email account settings.....................................................................56
Gmail™............................................................................................56
Music...........................................................................................57
Transferring music to your device....................................................57
Listening to music............................................................................57
WALKMAN home screen ................................................................58
Playlists............................................................................................59
Sharing music..................................................................................60
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................61
Visualizer .........................................................................................61
Recognizing music with TrackID™..................................................61
Music Unlimited online service.........................................................63
FM radio......................................................................................64
Listening to the radio........................................................................64
Favorite radio channels....................................................................65
Sound settings.................................................................................65
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Camera........................................................................................66
Taking photos and recording videos................................................66
Face detection..................................................................................67
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces...............................67
Adding the geographical position to your photos.............................68
General camera settings..................................................................68
Still camera settings.........................................................................69
Video camera settings......................................................................72
Album..........................................................................................74
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................74
Sharing and managing photos and videos.......................................75
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................76
Photo albums...................................................................................77
Viewing your photos on a map.........................................................78
Movies.........................................................................................80
Watching videos in the Movies application......................................80
Transferring video content to your device........................................81
Managing video content...................................................................81
Video Unlimited..........................................................................83
Video Unlimited service....................................................................83
Web browser...............................................................................84
Browsing the web.............................................................................84
Connectivity................................................................................85
Connecting to wireless networks......................................................85
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices...............................88
NFC..................................................................................................90
Bluetooth® wireless technology.......................................................92
Connecting your device to a computer.............................................95
Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable...........................97
Screen mirroring...............................................................................98
Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application....................98
Smart Connect.................................................................................99
Synchronizing data on your device........................................101
About synchronizing data on your device......................................101
Synchronizing with Google™ services...........................................101
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®................101
Synchronizing with Facebook™.....................................................102
Maps and locations..................................................................104
Location services and sources.......................................................104
Using GPS.....................................................................................104
Google Maps™..............................................................................105
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Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................106
Calendar.........................................................................................106
Alarm clock.....................................................................................106
Support and maintenance.......................................................109
Updating your device.....................................................................109
Backup and restore application......................................................110
Resetting your device.....................................................................111
Locking and protecting your device................................................112
Finding your device........................................................................114
Support application........................................................................115
Recycling your device....................................................................115
Reference..................................................................................116
Status and notification icons overview...........................................116
Application overview......................................................................117
Important information..............................................................119
Important information leaflet...........................................................119
Limitations to services and features...............................................119
Legal information............................................................................119
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Xperia™ SP User guide
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ SP User guide for the Android™ 4.3 (Jelly Bean) software
version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can
check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see
Updating your device
To check the current software version of your device
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.
Android™—what and why?
Your Xperia™ from Sony runs on the Android™ platform. Android™ devices can
perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customize them to
your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance
existing applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™ you can download a
range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also
integrate applications on your Android™ device with other applications and with online
services you use. For example, you can back up your contacts, access your different
email accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your appointments, and
engage in social networking.
Android™ devices are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available
that your device supports, you can update your device to get new features and the
latest improvements.
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Your Android™ device comes pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the
provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you
first start your device. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in
Android™.
New software releases may not be compatible with all devices.
Device overview
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1 Front camera lens
2 Light sensor
3 Proximity sensor
4 Ear speaker
5 Volume/Zoom key
6 Power key
7 Camera key
8 Main microphone
9 Port for charger/USB cable
10 Headset jack
11 Camera lens
12 Camera light
13 Second microphone
14 Illuminating transparent band
15 Speaker
Assembly
To remove the back cover
• Insert a thumbnail into the gap between the back cover and one side of your
device, then lift up the cover.
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To insert the micro SIM card and the memory card
• Turn off your device and remove the back cover, then insert the memory card
and the micro SIM card into the relevant slots.
The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets.
Your device requires a micro SIM card. Inserting an incompatible SIM card in the micro SIM
card slot could damage the card or your device, and Sony does not warrant and will not be
responsible for any damage caused by use of incompatible or modified SIM cards.
To attach the back cover
1 Place the back cover over the back of the device, then press down on the top
corners to lock them into place.
2 Moving from top to bottom, press down the sides of the cover. The clips on the
inside of the cover make clicking noises as they lock into place.
Illuminating transparent band
The transparent band on your phone illuminates when you use certain applications,
when an incoming call arrives, and when an alarm sounds. It then fades out after a
few seconds to save power.
The color of the illuminated band varies depending on the theme you are using. When
you view photos in Gallery, the color changes according to the photo you are viewing.
When you play music with the music player, the color changes every time a new
album cover is displayed. You can adjust these various light effects.
To set light effects for your device
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Display > Light effects.
3 Select the effects that you want to use.
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Turning the device on and off
To turn on the device
Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for
the first time.
1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2 If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.
3 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
4 If your screen is locked, place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down to
unlock it.
5 Wait a while for the device to start.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .
To turn off the device
1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2 In the options menu, tap Power off.
3 Tap OK.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
To force the device to shut down
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1 Remove the back cover.
2 Press and hold down the OFF button using the tip of a pen or a similar object.
The device turns off automatically.
Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button.
Locking and unlocking the screen
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to
save battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on
the touch screen when you are not using it.
To activate the screen
• Briefly press the power key .
To unlock the screen
• Place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down.
There are several ways to unlock the screen. For more information, see
on page 113.
To lock the screen
• When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Setting a screen lock
Setup guide
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalize your device. For example, if you
have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it and start enjoying
music, videos and games from the Sony Entertainment Network on your device. Or
you can create a new account directly on your device.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu.
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To access the setup guide manually
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Settings > Setup guide.
Accounts and services
Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when
you're on the move. For example, you can integrate contacts from your Google™
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account into your Contacts, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to
new online services from your device as well as from a computer.
Google™ account
Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with
your Android™ device. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the
Gmail™ application in your device, to chat with friends using Hangouts™, and to
synchronize the calendar application on your device with your Google Calendar™.
You also need a Google™ account to download applications and games, music,
movies, and books from Google Play™.
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account
Synchronize your device with your corporate Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync
account. This way, you keep your work email, contacts, and calendar events with you
at all times.
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Facebook™ account
Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family, and
colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your device so that you can
stay in touch from anywhere.
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Getting to know your device
Using the keys
Back
• Go back to the previous screen
• Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, the Notification panel, or an
application
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
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
• Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out)
or spread them apart (to zoom in).
When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers
are within the zoomable area. If you, for example, want to zoom in on a photo, make sure that
both fingers are within the photo frame area.
Scrolling
Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can
also scroll to the sides.
Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.
To scroll
• Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen.
To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.
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To flick
• To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the
screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can
stop it immediately by tapping the screen.
Sensors
Your device has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects
the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The
proximity sensor turns the touch screen off during voice calls when your ear is close to
the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating other functions on your
device when you are engaged in a call.
Battery
Your device has an embedded battery.
Charging the battery
Your battery is partly charged when you buy your device. It may take a few minutes
before the battery icon
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 cable
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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 illuminates when charging begins.
4 When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by
pulling it straight outward. Make sure not to bend the connector.
Use the charger and USB cable provided with the device to ensure faster charging. If the
battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing red The battery level is low
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
To check the battery level
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.
Improving battery performance
The following tips can help you improve battery performance:
• Charge your device often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.
• Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the
Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks.
This setting does not prevent your device from transmitting data over other wireless
networks.
• Turn off Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® connections 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 customize the settings of each power saving mode.
• Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar, and
contacts) to synchronize manually. You can also synchronize automatically, but
increase the synchronization intervals.
• Check the battery usage menu in your device to see which applications use the most
power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming
applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google Play™
may also consume more power.
• Close and exit applications that you are not using.
• Lower the screen display brightness level.
• 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 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 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2 Find and tap Power management.
3 Drag the slider beside STAMINA mode to the right, then tap Activate.
appears in the status bar when STAMINA mode is activated.
To deactivate STAMINA mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 Tap next to STAMINA mode.
To change the settings for STAMINA mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 To open the settings menu, tap STAMINA mode.
4 Add or remove applications, as desired.
5 When you're finished, tap Done.
Estimating the standby time of your device
Standby time refers to the amount of time the battery can last when your device is
connected to the network but is not in active use, for example, to receive or make
phone calls. STAMINA mode, when activated, continuously evaluates the remaining
standby time, which can vary depending on how you use your device. STAMINA mode
is more effective in lengthening the standby time if you keep the screen of your device
locked. If you rarely lock the screen, you may not see much improvement in battery
performance.
When you use your device for the first time, the estimated standby time may not be accurate
since there is no previous usage history to estimate from.
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 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 Tap next to Low battery mode, then tap Activate.
To deactivate Low battery mode
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3 Tap next to Low battery mode.
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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 .
Lock screen
The lock screen is the screen that you see when the device is locked but the screen is
active. The lock screen can have up to five panes and you can add one widget to each
pane. You can then access these widgets from the lock screen. For example, you can
add the Calendar widget and an email widget so that you can gain quicker access to
these applications.
The Clock widget is located by default in the middle pane of the lock screen.
To add a widget to the lock screen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 Swipe inward from the top-left area of the screen until appears, then tap it.
3 If required, enter your PIN code, pattern, or password to unlock the screen.
4 Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.
To remove a widget from the lock screen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 Touch and hold the widget that you want to remove, then drag it to .
To move a widget on the lock screen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 Touch and hold the widget that you want to move, then drag it to the new
location.
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. You can customize it with
applications, widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, and wallpaper. You can also add
extra panes.
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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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 .
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.
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Rearranging your Home screen
Customize the appearance of your Home screen and change the features you can
access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders,
and add shortcuts and widgets.
Customization options
When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following
customization options appear:
Add widgets to your Home screen.
Add applications and shortcuts.
Set a wallpaper for your Home screen.
Set a background theme.
To view customization options from the Home screen
• Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates
and customization options appear at the bottom of the screen.
To add a shortcut to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates
and the customization menu appears.
2 In the customization menu, tap Apps.
3 Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list
available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow
you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To move an item on the Home screen
• Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to .
To create a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the
device vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or
shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
• 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.
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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.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.
To take a screenshot
1 Press and hold down the power key and the volume down key simultaneously
until you hear a clicking sound.
2 To view the screenshot, drag the status bar fully downwards.
Accessing and using applications
Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application
screen.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device, as well as the applications you
download.
The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick
left and right to view all content.
To open the Application screen
• From your Home screen, tap .
To browse the Application screen
• From the Application screen, flick right or left.
To open the Application screen menu
• When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1 From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the screen
vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
Opening and closing applications
To open an application
• From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.
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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.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
• Tap on the small app window.
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.
To minimize 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.
To rearrange the small apps in the small apps bar
• Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the small apps bar
• Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .
To restore a previously removed small app
1 Open the small apps bar, then tap .
2 Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the small
apps bar.
To download a small app
1 From the small apps bar, tap , then tap and tap .
2 Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions
to download it and complete the installation.
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To add a widget as a small app
1 To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2 Tap > > .
3 Select a widget.
4 Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
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 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2 Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
To move an application on the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2 Make sure that Own order is selected underSHOW APPS.
3 Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then
drag it to the new location.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2 Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3 Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
Status and notifications
The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your device. To the
left you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For example, new
message and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signal
strength, battery status, and other information.
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.
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Checking notifications and ongoing activities
You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more
information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a
calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such
as the music player.
To open the Notification panel
• Drag the status bar downwards.
To close the Notification panel
• Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards.
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To take action on a notification
• Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
• Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To clear all notifications 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 device quick
settings. For example, you can turn on Wi-Fi®.
To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel
1 Drag the status bar downward.
2 Tap .
To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel
1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap .
To control the Bluetooth® function from the Notification panel
1 Drag the status bar downward.
2 Tap
.
To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel
1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap .
To adjust brightness level from the Notification panel
1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap .
Customizing quick settings from the Notification panel
You can customize quick settings from the Notification panel by selecting the quick
settings you want and rearranging their order. You can select up to 10 quick settings,
or you can also select none of them.
To select quick settings from the Notification panel
1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2 Find and tap Display > Quick settings.
3 Select the quick settings you want.
To rearrange the quick settings from the Notification panel
1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2 Find and tap Display > Quick settings.
3 Touch and hold beside a quick setting, then move it to the desired position.
Accessing settings
View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu
is accessible from both the Notification panel and the Application screen.
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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 downward on the Home screen and tap to access your
device settings.
On-screen keyboard
You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter
individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter
to letter to form words.
You can select up to three languages for text input. The keyboard detects the
language that you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type.
Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically, for example, email and
text messaging applications.
1 Delete a character before the cursor.
2 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.
3 Enter a space.
4 Personalize your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized.
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Display numbers and symbols. For even more symbols, tap .
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Switch between lower-case , upper-case and caps . For some languages, this key is used to
access extra characters in the language.
To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text
• Tap a text entry field.
To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation
• When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn the device sideways.
You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation.
To enter text character by character
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 enter a period
• After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar.
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To enter text using the Gesture input function
1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter
to trace the word that you want to write.
2 After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears
based on the letters that you have traced.
3 If the word that you want does not appear, tap to see other options and
select accordingly. If the desired option does not appear, delete the entire word
and trace it again, or enter the word by tapping each letter individually.
To change the Gesture input settings
1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings> Text input settings.
3 To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the
Gesture input 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.
1 Choose a text input option. You can tap each character once and use word suggestions, or keep
tapping the key until the desired character is selected.
2 Delete a character before the cursor.
3 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.
4 Enter a space.
5 Display symbols and smileys.
6 Display numbers.
7 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock.
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.
To enter text using the Phonepad
• When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if
the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or
tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.
• When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you
want to enter. Keep tapping this button until the desired character is selected.
Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.
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To enter numbers using the Phonepad
• When the Phonepad is displayed, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.
To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad
1 When the Phonepad is displayed, 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.
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 Tap . When appears, speak to enter text. When you're done, tap again.
The suggested text appears.
3 Edit the text manually if necessary.
Editing text
You can select, cut, copy, and paste text as you write in both portrait and landscape
orientation by double-tapping the entered text. In portrait orientation, the necessary
editing tools are available via an application bar. In landscape orientation, an Edit
button provides the same tools.
Application bar
1 Close the application bar
2 Select all text
3 Cut text
4 Copy text
5 Paste text
only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard.
To select text
1 Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by
tabs on both sides.
2 Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text.
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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.
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.
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard
When entering text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, you can access a
keyboard settings and other text input settings that help you set options for writing
languages, text prediction, automatic spacing, and quick period insertion. For
example, you can decide how word options are presented and how words get
corrected as you type. And you can get your message data scanned so that word
predictions fit your writing style. You can also set the text input application to
remember new words that you write.
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, and change the settings as you desired.
3 To add a writing language for text input, tap Writing languages and mark the
relevant checkboxes.
4 Tap OK to confirm.
To change the text input settings
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap or
.
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select the
relevant settings.
To display the Smiley key
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Keyboard appearance > Additional
keys.
3 Mark the Smiley key checkbox.
To use your writing style
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap or .
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Use my writing style and select a source.
To select a keyboard layout variant
Layout variants are only available for the on-screen keyboard when you select two or three
writing languages and may not be available in all writing languages.
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3 Tap Writing languages, then tap .
4 Select a keyboard layout variant.
5 Tap OK to confirm.
Customizing your device
You can adjust several device settings to suit your own needs. For example, you can
change the language, add a personal ringtone, or change the screen brightness.
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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 ringtone volume with the volume key
• Press the volume key up or down.
To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key
• When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.
Adjusting the sound settings
You can adjust several sound settings. For example, you can set your device to silent
mode so that it doesn't ring when you're in a meeting.
To set your device to vibrate mode
• Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar.
To set your device to silent mode
1 Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the
status bar.
2 Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar.
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.
Date and time
You can change the date and time 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 Set.
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 Set.
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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