Sony Xperia ZL User Guide

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Xperia™ ZL User guide..................................................................6

Getting started...............................................................................7

Android™ – what and why?...............................................................7

Device overview.................................................................................7

Assembly...........................................................................................9

Turning the device on and off .........................................................11

Screen lock......................................................................................12

Setup guide......................................................................................13

Accounts and services.....................................................................13

Getting to know your device........................................................14

Using the keys.................................................................................14

Using the touchscreen.....................................................................14

Battery..............................................................................................16

Using the lock screen......................................................................19

Home screen....................................................................................19

Accessing and using applications...................................................22

Status and notifications...................................................................24

Settings menu..................................................................................26

Typing text.......................................................................................26

Customising your device.................................................................31

Enhancing the sound output............................................................33

Memory............................................................................................34

Using a headset ..............................................................................34

Internet and messaging settings......................................................35

Controlling data usage.....................................................................36

Mobile network settings...................................................................37

Google Play™..............................................................................38

Getting started with Google Play™.................................................38

Downloading from Google Play™....................................................38

Clearing your application data.........................................................38

Permissions......................................................................................39

Installing applications not from Google Play™ ...............................39

Calling..........................................................................................40

Emergency calls...............................................................................40

Making calls.....................................................................................40

Receiving calls.................................................................................41

Ongoing calls...................................................................................42

Using the call log.............................................................................42

Multiple calls....................................................................................43

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Conference calls..............................................................................43

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

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

Contacts ......................................................................................45

Transferring contacts using a computer..........................................45

Synchronising contacts with your device........................................45

Other methods for transferring contacts.........................................45

Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................46

Adding and editing contacts............................................................46

Searching and viewing contacts......................................................47

Favourites and groups.....................................................................48

Sending contact information............................................................49

Backing up contacts........................................................................49

Messaging....................................................................................50

Using text and multimedia messaging.............................................50

Text and multimedia message options............................................51

Google Talk™ .................................................................................52

Email.............................................................................................53

Getting started with Email................................................................53

Using email......................................................................................54

Socialife™....................................................................................57

Using the Socialife™ application.....................................................57

"WALKMAN" application .............................................................58

About the "WALKMAN" application.................................................58

Transferring media files to your device ...........................................58

Using the "WALKMAN" application ................................................59

Visualiser .........................................................................................60

Getting more information about a song or artist..............................60

Using My music to organise your songs .........................................60

Managing playlists...........................................................................62

"WALKMAN" application widget ....................................................63

Protecting your hearing....................................................................63

Music services..............................................................................64

TrackID technology..........................................................................64

Music Unlimited™............................................................................65

About the PlayNow™ service..........................................................65

FM radio.......................................................................................67

About the FM radio..........................................................................67

Using your favourite radio channels................................................68

Sound settings.................................................................................68

Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........................................69

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Camera.........................................................................................70

About the camera............................................................................70

Using the still camera......................................................................70

Face detection.................................................................................71

Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................71

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

Using still camera settings...............................................................72

Using the video camera...................................................................77

Album...........................................................................................81

About Album....................................................................................81

Mobile BRAVIA® Engine..................................................................81

Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab ...............................81

Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab ..........................82

Viewing your photos on a map........................................................87

Viewing online albums.....................................................................89

Movies..........................................................................................91

About Movies...................................................................................91

Using Movies...................................................................................91

Video Unlimited............................................................................93

About Video Unlimited.....................................................................93

Renting or buying a video................................................................93

Web browser................................................................................95

About the web browser....................................................................95

Connectivity.................................................................................96

Connecting to wireless networks.....................................................96

Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..............................99

NFC................................................................................................101

Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................104

Connecting your device to a computer.........................................106

Connecting your device to a TV set...............................................108

Screen mirroring............................................................................109

Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application.................109

Smart Connect...............................................................................110

Synchronising data on your device............................................112

About synchronising data on your device.....................................112

Synchronising with Google™........................................................112

Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts........112

Synchronising with Facebook™....................................................113

Maps and locations....................................................................115

About location services..................................................................115

Using GPS.....................................................................................115

Google Maps™..............................................................................115

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Using Google Maps™ to get directions.........................................116

Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................117

Calendar.........................................................................................117

Alarm clock....................................................................................117

Support and maintenance..........................................................120

Updating your device.....................................................................120

Backup and restore application.....................................................121

Resetting your device....................................................................122

Locking and protecting your device..............................................123

Finding your device........................................................................126

Support application.......................................................................126

Recycling your device....................................................................126

Reference...................................................................................127

Settings overview...........................................................................127

Status and notification icons overview..........................................128

Application overview......................................................................129

Important information.................................................................131

Important information leaflet..........................................................131

Limitations to services and features..............................................131

Legal information...........................................................................131

Index...........................................................................................133

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Xperia™ ZL User guide

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Getting started

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 customise 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 that 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 and your device supports this new software, you can update your device to get new features and the latest improvements.

Your Android™ device is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you first start your 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

Proximity sensor

2 Ear speaker

3 Light sensor

4 Volume/Zoom key

5 Power key

6 Infrared lens

7 Camera key

8 Front/chat camera lens

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9 Main microphone

10 Notification light

11 Touchscreen

12 Headset connector

13 Second microphone

14 Speaker

15 Port for charger/USB cable

16 Camera lens

17 Camera light

18 Strap hole

19 SIM and memory card cover

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Assembly

To remove the SIM and memory card cover

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Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening between the SIM and memory card cover and the bottom of the phone, then lift up the cover.

Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone.

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To insert the memory card and the micro SIM card

Remove the cover for the memory card and the micro SIM card.

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.

To remove the micro SIM card

Turn off your phone.

Remove the SIM and memory card cover.

Push the micro SIM card inwards, then release it and draw it out of its slot.

To remove the memory card

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Turn off the phone.

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To attach the SIM and memory card cover

Place the SIM and memory card cover over the back of the phone so that the top edge of the cover fits into the groove between the SIM and memory card slots and the back of the phone.

Press down firmly on both sides of the SIM and memory card cover to reattach it.

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.

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Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.

If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key

To unlock the screen, swipe up or down on the screen.

Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then select OK.

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 activate the screen.

To turn off the device

Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.

In the options menu, tap Power off.

Tap OK.

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

To force the device to restart

Remove the SIM and memory card cover.

Press and hold down the OFF button using the tip of a pen or a similar object.

After your device vibrates once, release the button. The device restarts automatically.

Screen lock

When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically. The screen lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it.

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To activate the screen

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Briefly press the power key .

To unlock the screen

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Swipe up or down on the lower part of the screen.

To lock the screen manually

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

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 personalise 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.

To access the setup guide manually

From the Home screen, tap .

Tap Settings > Setup guide.

Accounts and services

Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when you're on the move. For example, you can integrate contacts from your Google™ account into your 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 Google Talk™, and to synchronise 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

Synchronise 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.

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

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Go back to the previous screen

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Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, the Notification panel, or an application

Home

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Go to the Home screen

Task

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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

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Tap the item.

Marking options

Marked checkbox

Unmarked checkbox

Marked list option

Unmarked list option

To mark or unmark options

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Tap the relevant checkbox or list option.

Zooming

The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.

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To zoom

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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

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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

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 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.

appears on the screen when you connect the charger

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To charge your device

Plug the charger into a power outlet.

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

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

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.

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 lights up after you connect the charger cable to a power source.

Battery notification light status

Green

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.

The battery charge level is greater than 90%

Improving battery performance

The following tips can help you improve battery performance:

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Charge your device often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Close and exit applications that you are not using.

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Lower the screen display brightness level.

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Turn off your device or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power.

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Use a Sony™ original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery power than your device's own loudspeakers.

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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.

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Disable any live wallpaper.

To access the battery usage menu

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.

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

Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

Find and tap Power management.

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Power management.

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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

From your Home screen, tap .

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.

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To activate Low battery mode

Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

Find and tap Power management.

Drag the slider beside Low battery mode to the right.

To deactivate Low battery mode

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Power management.

Tap next to Low battery mode.

To change the settings for Low battery mode

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Power management.

To open the settings menu, tap Low battery mode.

Adjust the settings as desired.

When you're finished, tap

Using the lock screen

You can add new panes to your Home screen even when the screen is locked. You can also add widgets to these panes when you create them. You can then access these widgets when the screen is locked by swiping to the left on the screen.

To take a photo from the lock screen

To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

To activate the camera, swipe to the left in the upper part of the screen.

After the camera opens, tap .

To add a new pane and widget when the screen is locked

To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

Swipe to the right, then tap to add a new pane.

Find and tap the widget that you want to add.

You can only add one widget per pane when the screen is locked.

Home screen

The Home screen is your gateway to the main features on your device. You can customise your Home screen with applications, widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, and wallpaper.

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

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Press .

To browse the Home screen

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Flick right or left.

To set a pane as the main Home screen pane

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

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

To add a pane to your Home screen

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

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

To delete a pane from your Home screen

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

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

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.

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To add a widget to the Home screen

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

Find and tap the widget that you want to add.

To resize a widget

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

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

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

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

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Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and customisation options appear at the bottom of the screen.

To add a shortcut to your Home screen

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

Tap Apps > Shortcuts.

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

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

To delete an item from the Home screen

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

To create a folder on the Home screen

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.

Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.

To add items to a folder on the Home screen

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

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To rename a folder

Tap the folder to open it.

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

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

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

Tap Wallpapers and select an option.

To set a theme for your Home screen

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

Tap Themes, then select a theme.

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

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

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From your Home screen, tap .

To browse the Application screen

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From the Application screen, flick right or left.

To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen

From your Home screen, tap

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

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

To share an application from your Application screen

From your Home screen, tap .

, then tap Share. All applications which can be shared are indicated by

Tap

. Tap the application that you want to share, then select an option and confirm, if necessary. A link to a download of the application is sent to the people you have selected.

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Opening and closing applications

To open an application

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From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.

To close an application

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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

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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

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Press .

To open a small app

To make the small apps bar appear, press .

Tap the small app that you want to open. A small app window appears.

To close a small app

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Tap on the small app window.

To move a small app

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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 minimise a small app

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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 your small apps

To make the small apps bar appear, press .

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

To make the small apps bar appear, press .

Touch and hold a small app icon and drag it away from the small apps bar.

To restore a previously removed small app

To make the small apps bar appear, press .

Tap .

Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the small apps bar.

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To download a small app

To make the small apps bar appear, press .

Tap > > .

Find a small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to complete the installation.

To add a widget as a small app

To make the small apps bar appear, press .

Tap > > .

Select a widget.

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

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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

From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.

Tap the drop-down list on the top left of the screen and select an option.

To move an application on the Application screen

Open the Application screen.

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

You can only move your applications when Own order is selected.

To uninstall an application from the Application screen

From your Home screen, tap .

Tap , then tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .

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 Notification panel allows you to adjust quick 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 customise quick settings, or change other settings.

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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

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Drag the status bar downwards.

To close the Notification panel

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Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards.

To open a running application from the Notification panel

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Tap the icon for the running application to open it.

To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel

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

To clear the Notification panel

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From the Notification panel, tap Clear.

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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

Drag the status bar downwards.

Tap .

To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel

Drag the status bar downwards.

Tap .

To control the Bluetooth® function from the Notification panel

Drag the status bar downwards.

Tap .

To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel

Drag the status bar downwards.

Tap .

To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel

Drag the status bar downwards.

Tap .

Customising quick settings from the Notification panel

You can customise 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

Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .

Find and tap Display> Quick settings.

Select the desired settings.

To rearrange the quick settings from the Notification panel

Drag the status bar downwards, then tap

Find and tap Display> Quick settings.

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

Settings menu

View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu.

To access your device settings

From your Home screen, tap .

Tap Settings.

You can also drag the status bar downwards on the Home screen and tap device settings.

to access your

Typing text

You can select from a number of keyboards and input methods to type text containing letters, numbers and other characters.

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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.

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To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text

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Tap a text entry field.

To hide the on-screen keyboard

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When the on-screen keyboard is open, tap .

To personalise the on-screen keyboard

Open the on-screen keyboard, then tap .

Follow the instructions to personalise your on-screen keyboard, for example, mark the Smiley key checkbox.

If you don't mark the smiley icon will not appear.

Smiley key checkbox when you personalise the on-screen keyboard, the

To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation

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When you enter text, turn the device sideways.

For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic.

To enter text using the on-screen keyboard

To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.

To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on the keyboard, drag to and select "é".

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To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters

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Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa.

To turn on the caps lock

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Before you type a word, tap or until appears.

To enter numbers or symbols

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When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. Tap to view more options.

To enter common punctuation marks

When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.

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

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Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete, then tap .

To enter a carriage return

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When you enter text, tap to enter a carriage return.

To select text

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

Drag the tabs left or right to select more text.

To edit text in landscape orientation

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

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

To edit text in portrait orientation

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

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

Application bar

1 Close the application bar

2 Select all text

3 Cut text

4 Copy text

5 Paste text

only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard.

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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

When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want to write.

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.

To view more options, scroll right or left in the word candidate bar. If you cannot find the desired word, tap once to delete the entire word, then try again to trace the word using the Gesture input function, or tap each letter to enter the word.

To change the Gesture input settings

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

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

Tap Text input settings.

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.

Using the Phonepad

Choose a text input option

2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock

3 Display numbers

4 Display symbols and smileys

5 Enter a space

6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input

7 Delete a character before the cursor

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To open the Phonepad for the first time

Tap a text entry field, then tap .

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

Tap Keyboard appearance > Keyboard layout.

Select the Phonepad.

The Phonepad can only be used in portrait mode.

To enter text using the Phonepad

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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.

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When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected. Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.

To enter numbers using the Phonepad

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When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.

To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad

When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears.

Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.

Keyboard and Phonepad settings

You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as writing language and automatic correction.

To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings

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

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

To add a writing language for text input

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

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

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

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

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

Entering text using voice input

When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words. Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.

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To enable voice input

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

Tap , then tap Keyboard settings .

Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.

Press to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your onscreen keyboard or Phonepad.

To enter text using voice input

Open the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad.

Tap . When appears, speak to enter text. When you're finished, tap again. The suggested text appears.

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

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Press the volume key up or down.

To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key

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

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

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

You can also press and hold down the power key to set your device to vibrate mode.

To set your device to silent mode

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

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

You can also press and hold down the power key to set your device to silent mode.

To set your device to vibrate and ring mode

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound.

Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox.

and then tap in the menu that opens

Time and date

You can change the time and date on your device.

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To set the date manually

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

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

Tap Set date.

Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.

Tap Set.

To set the time manually

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

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

Tap Set time.

Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.

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

Tap Set.

To set the time zone

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

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

Tap Select time zone.

Select an option.

Ringtone settings

To set a ringtone

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.

Select a ringtone.

Tap Done.

To enable touch tones

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound.

Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.

To select the notification sound

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification sound.

Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.

Tap Done.

Screen settings

To adjust the screen brightness

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.

Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.

Tap OK.

The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve battery performance, see Improving battery performance.

To set the screen to vibrate

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound.

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

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To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.

Select an option.

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

Language settings

You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time.

To change the language

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.

Select an option.

Tap OK.

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

. 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 memory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated.

Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.

To turn on Airplane mode

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > More….

Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.

You can also press and hold down the power key menu that opens.

and then select Airplane mode in the

Enhancing the sound output

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

Using Clear Phase™ technology

Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound.

To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Sound.

Mark the Clear Phase™ checkbox.

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

Using xLOUD™ technology

Use xLOUD™ audio filter technology from Sony to enhance the speaker volume without sacrificing quality. Get a more dynamic sound as you listen to your favourite songs.

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To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Sound.

Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.

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

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 gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backups of everything you want to save before formatting the memory card. To back up your content, you can copy it to your computer. For more information, refer to the chapter Connecting your device to a computer on page 106.

Using a headset

Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal performance.

To use a headset

Connect the headset to your device.

To answer a call, press the call handling key.

To end the call, press the call handling key.

If a headset is not included with the device, you may purchase one separately.

If you are listening to music, the music stops when you answer a call and resumes after you end the call.

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings.

Tap Accept.

To reset the default Internet settings

From the Home screen, tap

Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

Press

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

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

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

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

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Tap Tap New APN. Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information required by your network operator. Tap , then tap Save.

Usage info

For quality purposes, Sony Mobile collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your device. None of the information gathered includes personal data.

To allow the sending of usage info

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Usage info settings.

Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.

Tap OK.

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Controlling data usage

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

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

To access data usage settings

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

To turn data traffic on or off

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

To turn data traffic on or off, tap the on-off switch beside Mobile data traffic accordingly.

You can also turn data traffic on or off by marking or unmarking the Mobile data traffic checkbox under Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

To set a data usage warning

Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

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

Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

Find and tap the desired application.

Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.

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®

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

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

Tap the Wi-Fi tab.

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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.

To select a network mode

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

Tap Network Mode.

Select a network mode.

To select another network manually

From the Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.

Tap Search mode > Manual.

Select a network.

If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network.

To activate automatic network selection

Drag the status bar downwards, then tap

Find and tap More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.

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

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

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

From the Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

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. See To set up a Google™ account on your device on page 54.

Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions

To open Google Play™

From the Home screen, tap .

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

In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function.

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

To download a paid application

In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function.

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings.

Tap Apps.

Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache.

Tap Clear cache.

It is not possible to clear the cache for some applications.

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To delete an installed application

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings.

Tap Apps.

Select the application that you want to delete.

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings.

Tap Apps.

Tap the desired application.

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™

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Security.

Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.

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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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and Tap Phone.

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

Tap Emergency call.

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Phone.

Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call. To delete a number, tap .

To make a call using smart dial

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Phone.

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

Tap the contact you want to call.

To make an international call

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Phone.

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

Enter the country code, area code (without the 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

From your Home screen, tap

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

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When you receive the call, press the volume key.

Rejecting a call with a message

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

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

To reject a call with a predefined message

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Drag Reject with message upward, then select a message.

To reject a second call with a predefined message

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

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To edit the message used to reject a call

From your Home screen, tap .

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

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

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

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Press the volume key up or down.

To activate the screen during a call

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Briefly press .

Using the call log

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

To view your missed calls

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

Tap Missed call.

To call a number from your call log

From your Home screen, tap .

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

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

You can also call a number by tapping

To add a number from the call log to your contacts

From your Home screen, tap .

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

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

Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.

Edit the contact details and tap Done.

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To hide call logs

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap > .

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

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings.

To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.

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

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When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap

To reject a second call

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When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap .

To make a second call

During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad.

Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call.

The first call is put on hold.

The same procedure applies to subsequent calls.

To switch between multiple calls

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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

During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad.

Dial the number of the second participant and tap Call. After the second participant answers, the first participant is put on hold.

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to add the second participant to the conference call.

Tap Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.

To have a private conversation with a conference call participant

During an ongoing conference call, tap {0} participants. Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talk privately. To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap .

To release a participant from a conference call

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

Tap next to the participant you want to release.

To end a conference call

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During the call, tap .

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Forwarding calls

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

To forward calls

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.

Select an option.

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

To turn off call forwarding

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.

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

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call blocking.

Select an option.

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers.

Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing.

Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.

To access the list of accepted call recipients

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing numbers.

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Contacts

Transferring contacts using a computer

Contacts Setup is an application within the PC Companion and the Sony™ Bridge for Mac applications which helps you to gather contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. The Contacts Setup application supports several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.

You need:

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An Internet-connected computer.

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A USB cable for your old device.

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A USB cable for your new Android™ device.

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Your old device.

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Your new Android™ device.

To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer

Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC or that Sony™ Bridge for Mac is installed on your Apple® Mac® computer.

Open the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application, then click Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.

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

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

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, then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.

Tap 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

From your Home screen, tap

Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card.

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.

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.

, then tap .

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To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology

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.

When you are asked to confirm whether you want to receive the file, tap

Accept.

Drag down the Notification panel and tap the file you received to import the contact data.

To import contacts from a SIM card

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Press , then tap Import contacts > SIM card.

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.

To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all contacts, tap Import all.

Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application

If you synchronise your contacts with a new account or import contact information in other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries by mistake, you can separate them again later.

To link contacts

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the contact you want to link with another contact.

Press , then tap Link contact.

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.

, then tap .

To separate linked contacts

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap the linked contact you want to edit, then tap

Tap Unlink contact.

Tap OK.

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.

To add a contact

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap .

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.

Enter or select the desired information for the contact.

When you are finished, tap Done.

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To edit a contact

From the Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap .

Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done.

To associate a picture with a contact

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap .

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

When you have added the picture, tap Done.

You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application.

To personalise the ringtone for a contact

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap .

Select an option under Ringtone.

When you are finished, tap Done.

Tap Done.

To delete contacts

From your Home screen, tap

Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete.

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

Tap , then tap OK.

, then tap .

To edit contact information about yourself

From your Home screen, tap

Tap Myself, then tap .

Enter the new information or make the changes you want.

When you are done, tap Done.

To create a new contact from a text message

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

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> Save.

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

, then tap .

Searching and viewing contacts

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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

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

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

From your Home screen, tap

Press , then tap Filter.

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

, then tap .

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

To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite

From the Home screen, tap , then tap .

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

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Tap

To view your favourite contacts

From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap .

To assign a contact to a group

In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. Tap , then tap the bar directly under Assign to group. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact, then tap Done. Tap Done.

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Sending contact information

To send your business card

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap Myself.

Press , then tap Send contact > OK.

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

To send a contact

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Tap the contact whose details you want to send.

Press , then tap Send contact > OK.

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

To send several contacts at once

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Press

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

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

, then tap Mark several.

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

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Press

Tap OK.

To export contacts to a SIM card

From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card.

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

Tap Export.

Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on your SIM card, or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existing contacts on your SIM card.

When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards.

, then tap Export contacts > SD card.

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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. See Internet and messaging settings for more information.

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

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

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Tap Tap , then select the desired recipients from the Contacts list. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap . When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done. Tap Write message and enter your message text. If you want to add a media file, tap and select an option. To send the message, tap Send.

If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged with the word Draft:.

To read a received message

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the desired conversation.

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

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

Tap the conversation containing the message.

Enter your reply and tap Send.

To forward a message

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward.

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

Tap listed as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap .

When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.

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

, then find and tap .

In step 4, you can also tap

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To and enter the recipient's phone number manually.

To delete a message

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

Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.

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

To delete conversations

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

Press , then tap Delete conversations.

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

To call a message sender

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

Tap a conversation.

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

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

To save a file contained in a message you receive

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

Tap the conversation you want to open.

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

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

To star a message

From your Home screen, tap

Tap the conversation you want to open.

In the message you want to star, tap .

To unstar a message, tap .

To view starred messages

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

Press

All starred messages appear in a list.

To search for messages

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

Press , then tap Search.

Enter your search keywords, then tap the confirm key.

, then tap Starred messages.

, then find and tap .

Text and multimedia message options

To change your message notification settings

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

Press

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

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

, then tap Settings.

To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages

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

Press , then tap Settings.

Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports.

To view messages saved on the SIM card

From your Home screen, tap

Press , then tap Settings > SIM messages.

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, then find and tap .

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™

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Talk.

To reply to an instant message with Google Talk™

When someone contacts you on Google Talk™, appears in the status bar.

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

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Email

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

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Email.

Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.

For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for information on detailed settings for the email account.

To set an email account as your default account

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Email.

Press

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

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Email.

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at the top of the screen, then tap Add account.

Tap Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. When prompted, enter a name for your email account so that it is easily identifiable. The same name shows in the emails you send from this account. When you are finished, tap Next.

To remove an email account from your device

From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Press Select the account you want to remove. 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™ 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.

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To set up a Google™ account on your device

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.

Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account.

You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.

To open the Gmail™ application

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Gmail .

Using email

To create and send an email message

Make sure that you have set up an email account.

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

If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select the account that you want to use.

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.

Enter the email subject and message text, then tap .

To receive email messages

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Email.

If you are using several email accounts, tap select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined view.

To download new messages, tap .

at the top of the screen and

If you have set up a corporate email account, you can set the check frequency to Automatic

(Push).

To read your email messages

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Email.

If you are using several email accounts, tap

at the top of the screen and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined view.

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

To use the email preview pane

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

If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined

view.

Hold your device horizontally. The email preview pane appears.

Scroll up or down in the email inbox and tap the email you want to read. The email opens in the preview pane. To view more information about the email, tap the downward arrow next to the send time. In the body text field, pinch two fingers together, or spread them apart, to zoom out or in.

To view the email in fullscreen format, tap the split bar (located between the email list and email body) accordingly. In fullscreen format, use the leftward and rightward arrows to read your previous or next message.

To return to the inbox view, tap the split bar accordingly.

Before using the preview pane, activate it in the preview pane settings.

To hide the preview pane, hold your device vertically, or change the preview pane settings.

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To change email preview pane settings

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

Press , then tap Settings.

Tap General > Preview pane, then select an option.

To view an email message attachment

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Email.

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

After the email message opens, tap , then tap View.

To save a sender's email address to your contacts

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Email.

Find and tap a message in your email inbox.

Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK.

Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.

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

To reply to an email message

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Email.

In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to reply to, then tap

Tap Reply or Reply all.

Enter your reply, then tap .

To forward an email message

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Email.

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

Tap Forward.

Tap To and enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap to select a recipient from your contacts.

Enter your message text, then tap .

To delete an email message

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Email.

In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to delete, then tap

Tap Delete.

To sort your emails

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Email.

If you are using several email accounts, tap

at the top of the screen and select the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined view.

Press , then tap Sort.

Select a sorting option.

To search for emails

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

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at the top of the screen and select the account that you want to search.

Tap Tap . Enter your search text, then tap on your keyboard. The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email that you want to open.

To change search options, tap

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and select a different option.

To view all folders for one email account

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

Tap at the top of the screen and select the account you want to check, then tap again and select Show all folders to view all the folders in this account.

To change the inbox check frequency

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Email.

Press , then tap Settings.

Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency.

Tap Inbox check frequency and select an option.

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

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

Press , then tap Settings.

Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an Out of Office auto-reply.

Tap Out of office.

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beside Out of office so that changes to .

Tap If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the auto reply.

Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field.

Tap OK to confirm.

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Socialife™

Using the Socialife™ application

Use the Socialife™ application from Sony to get your favourite news, videos and social networking feeds in one place. The Socialife™ home screen gives a clear overview of friends’ Facebook and Twitter activity, plus news feeds that you have subscribed to. It colour-codes and sizes articles for easy reading, adding photos and cropping images of your friends’ faces to illustrate each story.

The Socialife™ application is not available in all markets.

To open the Socialife™ application

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap .

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"WALKMAN" application

About the "WALKMAN" application

Get the most out of your "WALKMAN" application. Listen to and organise music and audio books that you have transferred to your device from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores.

To make content easily available to the "WALKMAN" application, you can use the Media Go™ application. Media Go™ helps transfer music content between a computer and your device. For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer on page 106.

"WALKMAN" application overview

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 media files to your device

Before using the "WALKMAN" application, it's a good idea to transfer all your favourite media content from a computer to your device and then play or view this content on your device. Media content can include music, photos and videos. The easiest way to transfer files is with a USB cable. After you connect your device and the computer using the USB cable, you can use the file manager application on the computer or the Media Go™ application to transfer the files.

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Using the "WALKMAN" application

To play audio content

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

In My music, select a music category and browse to the song that you want to open.

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

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When a song is playing, tap or .

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When a song is playing, swipe the album art left or right.

To pause a song

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Tap .

To fast forward and rewind music

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Touch and hold or .

You can also drag the progress indicator marker right or left.

To adjust the audio volume

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Press the volume key.

To improve the sound quality using the equaliser

When the "WALKMAN" application is open, tap .

Tap Settings > Sound effects.

Select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.

To turn on the surround sound feature

When the "WALKMAN" application is open, tap

Tap Settings > Sound effects > Sound enhancements > Settings > Surround

sound (VPT).

Select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.

To view the current play queue

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While a song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap .

To minimise the "WALKMAN" application

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When the "WALKMAN" application is playing, tap to go to the previous screen, or tap to go to the Home screen. The "WALKMAN" application stays playing in the background.

To open the "WALKMAN" application when it is playing in the background

While a song is playing in the background, tap the

to open the Notification

panel.

Tap the song title to open the "WALKMAN" application.

To delete a song

In My music, browse to the song that you want to delete.

Touch and hold the song title, then tap Delete.

You can also delete albums this way.

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To send a song

In My music, when browsing your songs , touch and hold a song title.

Tap Send.

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™

While the song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap the album art.

Tap to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field.

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

Visualiser

The Visualiser adds visual effects to your music songs as you play them. The effects for each song are based on the characteristics of the music. They change, for example, in response to changes in the music’s loudness, rhythm and frequency level. You can also change the background theme.

To turn on the Visualiser

In the "WALKMAN" application, tap .

Tap Visualizer.

to switch to full screen view.

Tap

To change the background theme

In the "WALKMAN" application, tap

Tap Visualizer.

Tap > Theme and select a theme.

Getting more information about a song or artist

In the "WALKMAN" application, you can get more information about the artist that you are listening to by tapping the infinite button .

The infinite button also gives you access to related content such as:

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Music videos on YouTube™

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Artist info on Wikipedia

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Lyrics on Google

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Karaoke videos on YouTube™

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Extension searches on the web

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Content from the PlayNow™ service

The accuracy of search results may vary.

To get more information about an artist or song

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When a song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap .

Using My music to organise your songs

Tap the My music tab in the "WALKMAN" application 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.

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Overview of My music

1 Go back to the current track

2 Picture of the currently playing artist (if available)

3 Browse your music by artist

4 Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels

5 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited™

6 Browse your favourite playlists

7 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services

8 Browse all playlists

9 Browse audio by track

10 Browse by album

To add a shortcut to a song

In My music, tap , , or , then browse to the song for which you want to create a shortcut.

Touch and hold the song title.

Tap Add as shortcut. The shortcut now appears in the My music main view.

To rearrange shortcuts

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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

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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

In My music, tap .

Tap Download music info > Start. Your device searches online and downloads the latest available album art and song information for your music.

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

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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

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In My music, tap , then tap Download music info > Start.

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

Using the Friends' music function to share music

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

To manage music from your friends

In My music, tap Friends' music > Recent.

Tap an item to open it, then work on it as desired.

Tap to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field.

To view your shared music

In My music, tap Friends' music > My shares.

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

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

In My music, tap playlist.

Tap the album art, then tap to turn on Shuffle mode.

To turn off shuffle mode

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When songs are playing in random order, tap .

and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a

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.

For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer on page 106.

To create your own playlists

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.

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

Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.

To add songs to a playlist

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.

Tap Add to.

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.

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To play your own playlists

In My music, tap .

Under Playlists, tap a playlist.

Tap a song to play it.

To remove a song from a playlist

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

Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears.

To delete a playlist

In My music, then select Playlists.

Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete.

Tap Delete.

Tap Delete again to confirm.

You cannot delete default playlists.

"WALKMAN" application widget

The "WALKMAN" application widget is a miniature application that gives you direct access to the "WALKMAN" application from your Home screen. You need to add this widget to your Home screen before you can use it.

To add the "WALKMAN" application widget to your Home screen

Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets.

Find and tap WALKMAN.

Protecting your hearing

Listening to the "WALKMAN" application 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 "WALKMAN" application is used for over 20 hours.

To turn off the volume level warning

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When

Every time you restart your device, the media volume is automatically set to a moderate level.

appears, tap OK to dismiss the warning.

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Music services

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.

The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

To open the TrackID™ application

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap TrackID™.

You can also use the TrackID™ widget to open the TrackID™ application.

To search for track information using TrackID™

When the TrackID™ application is open, hold your device towards the music source.

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

To return to the TrackID™ start screen, press

To view TrackID™ charts

When the TrackID™ application is open, tap Charts. The first time you view a chart, it is set to your own region.

To see charts of the most popular searches in other regions, tap

Select a country or region.

> Regions.

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 or SMS. You can also get more information about the track's artist.

To buy a track using TrackID™ technology

When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.

In the track information screen, tap Download.

Follow the instructions on your device to complete your purchase.

The track purchase feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

To share a track using email or SMS

When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.

Tap Share, then select a sharing method.

Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure.

To view the artist information for a track

When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.

Tap Artist info.

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To recommend a track on Facebook™

When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.

In the track information screen, wait for the tab to appear, then tap this tab.

The feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

To delete a track from the track history

When the TrackID™ application is open, tap History.

Tap a track title, then tap Delete.

Tap Yes.

Music Unlimited™

Using Music Unlimited™

Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs over a 3G or Wi-Fi® connection. You can manage and edit your personal

music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists and music using a PC that runs the Windows® operating system. Go to

www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more information.

Music Unlimited™ might not be available in all countries or regions.

To open Music Unlimited™

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap

About the PlayNow™ service

You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games, ringtones and wallpapers. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. Note that payment options for non-free applications may vary per country.

The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries.

Before you download content

Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you may need to have a memory card inserted in your device to download content.

When you download content to your device, you might be charged for the amount of data transferred. Contact your operator for information about data transfer rates in your country.

To start PlayNow™

From the Home screen, tap

Find and tap .

Downloading from the PlayNow™ service

Download a range of content from the PlayNow™ service direct to your device. Choose from a variety of applications, games, music, ringtones and other content. Note that payment options for non-free applications may vary per country.

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To download a PlayNow item to your device

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap PlayNow™.

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

Tap the item to view its details.

Click “Buy now!” to start the purchase process. After your purchase has been validated, you can start to download your content.

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FM radio

About the FM radio

The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the radio sound to the speaker, if desired.

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

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band.

When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.

To move between radio channels

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Flick your finger up or down along the frequency band.

To select the radio region

When the radio is open, press .

Tap Set radio region.

Select an option.

To adjust the Visualiser

When the radio is open, tap .

Tap Visualizer.

Select an option.

FM radio overview

Favourites list

2 Radio on/off button

3 View menu options

4 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel

5 A saved favourite channel

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6 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel

7 Tuning dial

8 Save or remove a channel as a favourite

9 Tuned frequency

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

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

Tap .

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

To remove a channel as a favourite

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

Tap , then tap Delete.

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

When the radio is open, press

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.

and tap Play in

To switch between mono and stereo sound mode

When the radio is open, press .

Tap Enable stereo sound.

To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press and tap Force mono sound.

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Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™

Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your device's FM radio.

To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™

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

TrackID™.

A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks.

Press to return the FM Radio.

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Camera

About the camera

The camera in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor RS sensor, which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. The camera application has several other features. For example, you can use it to send 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

Zoom in or out

2 Main camera screen

3 View photos and videos

4 Camera key

5 Front camera

6 Take photos or record video clips

7 Go back a step or exit the camera

8 Switch between front and main camera

9 Camera setting icons

To open the camera

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Press and hold down the camera key.

To close the camera

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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

Activate the camera.

Press the camera key fully down.

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

Activate the camera.

Point the camera towards the subject.

Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.

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To take a self-portrait using the front camera

Activate the camera.

Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then find and select Front camera.

To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.

To use the zoom function

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When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down.

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When the camera is open, pinch in or pinch out on the camera screen.

To use the still camera flash

When the camera is open, tap .

Tap Flash, and select your desired flash setting.

Take the photo.

To view your photos and videos

Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the top right of the screen to open a photo or video.

Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos are identified by .

To delete a photo

Open the photo that you want to delete.

Tap the screen to make

Tap .

Tap Delete to confirm.

appear.

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

Activate the camera.

Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select Normal.

To display all settings, tap

Tap Focus mode > Face detection.

To take a photo using face detection

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.

Press the camera key halfway down. A yellow frame shows which face is in focus.

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™

Activate the camera.

To display all settings, tap .

Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level.

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To take a photo using Smile Shutter™

When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on.

The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically.

If no smile is detected, 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

Activate the camera.

Tap , then tap Geotagging > On.

Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.

Check the options that you want to select under Location services.

appears on the camera screen, your location is available and your photo

If can get geotagged. If not, check your GPS and/or wireless network connection.

Using still camera settings

To adjust the still camera settings

Activate the camera.

To display all settings, tap .

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

To customise the still camera settings panel

When the camera is open, tap to display all settings.

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

Superior auto

Optimise your settings to suit any scene.

Normal

Adjust camera settings manually.

Burst

Use Burst mode to capture several photos in quick succession by keeping your finger pressed on the shutter button. You can choose between three burst speeds, which come with different resolution levels, that is, different picture sizes.

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.

Resolution

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

4128×3096(4:3)

13 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on nonwidescreen displays or print in high resolution. 13MP is available in the following conditions: Normal capturing mode is selected and HDR is off; Scene mode is selected except in Backlight Correction HDR mode.

3920×2940(4:3)

12 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on nonwidescreen displays or print in high resolution. 12MP is the maximum resolution in Superior Auto mode.

3920×2204(16:9)

9 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. A high resolution widescreen format. Has a higher resolution than full HD. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays.

2592×1944(4:3)

5 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on nonwidescreen displays or print in high resolution.

1920×1080(16:9)

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

640×480(4:3)

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

12 MP is the maximum resolution available when photos are taken using Superior auto mode; when HDR is turned on in Normal mode; or when Backlight correction HDR mode is selected in Scenes mode.

13 MP resolution is only available when Normal capturing mode is selected and HDR is turned off, and when Scenes mode is selected (except in Backlight correction HDR mode).

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 sec.)

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

On (2 sec.)

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.

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 autofocus

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.

Multi autofocus

The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. 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. Continuous autofocus is off.

Face detection

The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a blue frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.

Touch focus

Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.

Object tracking

When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.

This setting is only available in 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.

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.

1600

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600.

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.

Center

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.

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 appears on the camera screen. When your device is searching for

your position, appears.

Off

When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo.

Preview

You can choose to preview the photo just after you have taken or the video you have recorded.

Unlimited

The preview of the photo or video appears after you have taken.

5 seconds

The preview of the photo or video apears for 5 seconds after you have taken.

3 seconds

The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you have taken.

Off

The photo or video has been saved after you have taken, no preview appears.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

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.

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

Activate the camera.

To start recording a video, press the camera key.

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

Activate the camera.

Point the camera towards the subject.

Tap to start recording.

Tap to stop recording.

Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.

To play recorded videos

Activate the camera.

Tap the thumbnails at the top right of the screen.

Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files. Videos are identified by .

Tap to play a video.

To stop playing the video, tap or .

To delete a recorded video

Browse to the video that you want to delete.

Tap the screen to make appear.

Tap .

Tap Delete to confirm.

Using the video camera settings

To adjust the video camera settings

Activate the camera.

Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.

To display all settings, tap

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

To customise the video camera settings panel

When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings.

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 main video camera to record videos.

Front video

Select the front video camera 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

Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.

Snow

Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed 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.

1920×1080(16:9)

Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920×1080 pixels.

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.

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.

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 sec.)

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

On (2 sec.)

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 autofocus

The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.

Face detection

The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.

Object tracking

When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.

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.

HDR video

Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. Video HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.

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.

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.

Center

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.

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 appears on the camera screen. When your device is searching for

your position, appears.

Off

When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a video.

Microphone

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

Touch capture

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.

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. For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer on page 106.

Album tab overview

The following tabs are available in Album:

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Pictures – view all photos and videos saved on your device.

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My albums – view your online albums, and your geotagged photos and video clips on

a world map .

To open Album

From your Home screen, tap

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.

Mobile BRAVIA® Engine

Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.

To turn on Mobile BRAVIA® Engine

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Display.

Mark the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 checkbox if it is not marked.

Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab

In the Pictures tab in Album, you can view your photos and videos in thumbnails in a grid view.

Overview of Pictures tab

1 Grid view of photos and videos.

2 View menu options.

3 Scroll up or down to view content.

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Album. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by

Tap a photo or video to view it.

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

or video.

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

To change the size of the thumbnails in Album

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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

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

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

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:

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Camera albums – view all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera.

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Internal memory – view all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage.

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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.

To view content in list view in the Camera albums tile

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Album > My albums > Camera albums.

Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by .

Tap a photo or video to view it.

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

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

To view content in list view in the Internal memory tile

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Album > My albums > Internal memory.

Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a

chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by .

Tap a photo or video to view it.

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

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

To view content in list view in the My SD card tile

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Album > My albums > My SD card.

Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by .

Tap a photo or video to view it.

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

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

To view photos with faces in list view in the Faces tile

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Album > My albums > Faces.

Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a

chronologically ordered grid.

Tap a photo to view it.

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

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When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out.

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When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.

To watch a slideshow of your photos

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

> Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album.

Tap a photo to end the slideshow.

To watch a slideshow of your photos with music

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

> SensMe™ slideshow.

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.

To pause playing, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap .

To rotate a photo

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

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

To crop a photo

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

> Edit photo> > Crop.

To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the squares at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.

To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of the four corners to make the squares at the edges disappear, then drag the corner accordingly.

To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the frame, then drag it to the desired position.

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

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

> Use as.

Select an option from the list that appears.

Follow the relevant steps to use the photo.

To edit a photo

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

> Edit photo.

To apply special effects to a photo

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

Edit photo >

Select an option.

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

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

Edit photo > .

Select an option.

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 adjust the light settings for a photo

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

Edit photo >

Select an option.

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

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

> Edit photo > .

Select an option.

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

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

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

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

to open the map screen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Album > My albums > Faces.

Tap Activate. All photos on your device get analysed and grouped accordingly.

To turn off the photo analysis feature

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Album > My albums > Faces.

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, then tap Photo analysis.

Tap Drag the slider to the left to turn off the photo analysis feature.

To name a face

In the Faces tile, browse to the Unnamed faces folder and choose the face that you want to name.

Tap Add name.

Type a name, then tap OK.

To edit a face name

When you are viewing a face in the full screen view, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Edit name tags.

Tap the face name to edit the name.

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

Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album.

Using grid view or list view, locate the video that you want to open.

Tap the video to play it.

If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again.

To pause a video

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

Tap .

To fast forward and rewind a video

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

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

To adjust the volume of a video

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Press the volume key.

To share a video

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

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

In Album, find the video you want to delete.

Touch and hold the video to activate selection mode. The frame of the video thumbnail turns blue when it is selected.

Tap , then tap Delete.

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.

For more information, see About location services on page 115.

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Location services.

Mark the GPS satellites and/or Google's location service checkboxes.

To view geotagged photos on a map in Album

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Album > My albums > Maps.

Tap a photo to view it in full screen.

If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on

the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, . To view 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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Album > My albums > Globe.

Tap a photo to view it in full screen.

If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example,

. To view 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.

To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album

When viewing the map in Album, tap , then tap Add geotag.

Find and tap the photo to which you want to add the geotag.

Tap the desired location on the map to set the geotag, then tap OK.

To edit the geotag of a photo in Album

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

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

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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

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

Make sure you are signed in to the online service that you want to use, for example, Facebook™.

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Album > My albums.

Tap the desired online service.

Tap Connect. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed.

Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album.

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

To view and add comments to online album content

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

To view more comments, scroll down the screen.

To add your own comments, enter your comments at the bottom of the screen, then tap Post.

To "Like" a photo or video on Facebook™

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While viewing a photo or video from one of your Facebook™ albums, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap to show that you "Like" the item on Facebook™.

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

Open the Video Unlimited application

2 View menu options

3 Browse all your downloaded videos as well as Video Unlimited's online video selection

4 Browse all shortcut items

5 Access all connected DLNA Certified™ devices

6 Video file – tap to play

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

Using Movies

To play a video in Movies

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

Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the screen, tap All in the My Collection tab, then find and tap the video that you want to play.

To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.

To pause playing, tap

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

. To resume playing, tap .

To play a video in full screen mode

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

Tap .

You can only switch to full screen mode if the video is not playing in full screen mode already. 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 that your device has an active data connection.

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

Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the thumbnail of a file that you want to get information about.

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

If prompted, allow your device to download video details using your mobile data connection.

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

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

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

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

To clear information about a video

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

Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the video that you want to edit.

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

To play a video on an external device

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

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> Throw.

Tap Select an external device on which to play the video. If there is no external device available, follow the on-screen instructions to add one.

To change settings in Movies

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

, then change the settings as desired.

Tap

To change the sound settings while a video is playing

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

Tap , then tap Sound settings.

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

When you're finished, tap OK.

To delete a video

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

Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the video that you want to delete.

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

Tap Delete again to confirm.

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

From your Home screen, tap .

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

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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:

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.

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap .

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®

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings.

Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.

It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.

To connect to a Wi-Fi® network

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings.

Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is on. Tap Wi-Fi .

Available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. The available networks may be open or secured. Open networks are indicated by indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.

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. 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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Detected Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.

Tap another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it.

To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

Press , then tap Scan.

To connect to a Wi-Fi® network, tap the network name.

and secured networks are

is displayed in the status bar

To add a Wi-Fi® network manually

Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on.

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi .

Tap .

Enter the Network SSID for the network.

Tap the Security field to select a security type.

If required, enter a password.

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

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

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

Press

Tap Advanced.

Mark the Network notification checkbox.

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

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

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

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

From the Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

Press

Tap Advanced.

Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.

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.

To turn on Wi-Fi Direct™

Make sure your device has the Wi-Fi® function turned on.

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

Tap > Wi-Fi Direct.

Sharing your mobile data connection

You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your device's data connection with up to eight other devices at once, by turning your device into a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot.

Mobile data connection sharing overview

When your device is sharing its data connection, the following icons may appear in the status bar or in the Notification panel:

USB tethering is active

Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active

To share your data connection using a USB cable

Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.

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

From your Home screen, tap

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

Mark the USB tethering checkbox.

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

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

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

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

From the Home screen, tap .

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

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

Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a security type.

If required, enter a password.

Tap Save.

Mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. Your device starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name (SSID). Up to eight computers or other devices can now connect to this network.

Unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox when you want to stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®.

To rename or secure your portable hotspot

From the Home screen, tap

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

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

Enter the Network SSID for the network.

To select a security type, tap the Security field.

If required, enter a password.

Tap Save.

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

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.

Tap .

Select the type of VPN to add.

Enter your VPN settings.

Tap Save.

To connect to a virtual private network

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.

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

Enter the required information.

Tap Connect.

To disconnect from a virtual private network

Drag the status bar downwards.

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 Wi- Fi® 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.

To play a shared track on your device

Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.

From your Home screen, tap

Tap My music to open the music library.

Select a device from the list of connected devices.

Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to play. The track starts playing automatically.

, then find and tap WALKMAN.

To play a shared video on your device

Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.

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

Select a device from the list of connected devices.

Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to play.

To view a shared photo on your device

Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.

From your Home screen, tap .

Find and tap Album > My albums. All your available online albums and connected devices are displayed.

Select a device from the list of connected devices.

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

Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network.

From your Home screen, tap

Tap My music to open the music library.

Press

To turn on the Share content function, drag the slider. appears in the status

, then tap Media server.

, then find and tap .

bar. Your device can now work as a media server.

Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.

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.

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.

To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices

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

Tap My music to open the music library.

Press , then tap Media server.

Drag the slider to turn off the Share content function.

To set access permissions for a pending device

From your Home screen, tap

Tap My music to open the music library.

Press

Select a device from the Pending devices list.

Select an access permission level.

, then tap Media server.

, then find and tap .

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Sony Xperia ZL User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Getting started

Device overview

Assembly

Turning the device on and off

Screen lock

Setup guide

Accounts and services

Getting to know your device

Using the keys

Using the touchscreen

Battery

Using the lock screen

Home screen

Accessing and using applications

Status and notifications

Settings menu

Typing text

Customising your device

Enhancing the sound output

Memory

Using a headset

Internet and messaging settings

Controlling data usage

Mobile network settings

Clearing your application data

Permissions

Calling

Emergency calls

Making calls

Receiving calls

Ongoing calls

Using the call log

Multiple calls

Conference calls

Forwarding calls

Restricting calls

Contacts

Transferring contacts using a computer

Synchronising contacts with your device

Other methods for transferring contacts

Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application

Adding and editing contacts

Searching and viewing contacts

Favourites and groups

Sending contact information

Backing up contacts

Messaging

Using text and multimedia messaging

Text and multimedia message options

Email

Getting started with Email

Using email

"WALKMAN" application

About the "WALKMAN" application

Transferring media files to your device

Using the "WALKMAN" application

Visualiser

Getting more information about a song or artist

Using My music to organise your songs

Managing playlists

"WALKMAN" application widget

Protecting your hearing

Music services

TrackID technology

FM radio

About the FM radio

Using your favourite radio channels

Sound settings

Camera

About the camera

Using the still camera

Face detection

Adding the geographical position to your photos

Using still camera settings

Using the video camera