Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone.
Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/
regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to
the GSM International Emergency Number 112. Please contact your network operator or service
provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access
or usage fees apply.
An Android™ phone can perform many of the same functions as a computer. But you can
also adjust it to better suit your needs, receive the information you want, and have fun at
the same time. You can add and delete applications, or enhance them to improve
functionality. At Android Market™ you can download a range of applications and games
from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate applications on your Android™
phone with your personal data and online accounts. For example, you can back up your
phone contacts, access your different email accounts and calendars from one place, keep
track of your appointments, and engage in as much social networking as you like.
Android™ phones are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available and
your phone supports this new software, you can update your phone to get new features
and the latest improvements.
Your Android™ phone is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of any of the
provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you
first start your phone. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in
Android™.
Applications
An application is a phone program that helps you perform a task. For example, there are
applications to make calls, take photos and download more applications.
Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening on the side of the phone, between
the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly.
Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone.
To insert the SIM card and the memory card
•
Remove the battery cover, then insert the SIM card and the memory card in the
relevant slots.
Memory card may not be included with purchase in all markets.
To remove the battery
1
Remove the battery cover.
2
Place the tip of your finger into the opening on the bottom side of the battery and lift
up the battery.
To remove the memory card
•
Remove the battery cover and the battery, then draw the memory card outward to
remove it.
Place the tip of your finger on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot.
To attach the battery cover
1
Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens hole in the cover
fits over the camera lens.
2
Press down firmly on all edges of the battery cover to make sure it gets attached
tightly.
Turning on the phone
To turn on the phone
1
Press and hold down the power key on the top of the phone until the phone
vibrates.
2
If your screen goes dark, press or press briefly to activate the screen.
3
To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen.
4
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK.
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, press .
It might take a while for the phone to start up.
To turn off the phone
1
Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touch
screen when you are not using it.
To activate the screen
•
Press or press briefly.
To unlock the screen
•
Drag the icon to the right across the screen.
To lock the screen manually
•
When the screen is active, briefly press the
key.
Setup guide
The first time you start your phone, a setup guide opens to explain basic phone functions
and helps you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure your phone to your
specific needs.
The setup guide covers the following:
•
Basic phone settings such as language and Internet. For example, you can adjust settings
for how you access the Internet.
•
Wi-Fi® settings – speed up your connection and decrease data transfer costs.
•
Online service settings – helps you with email setup, online service accounts, and contact
transfers from an old phone or other data source.
You can also refer to the respective chapters in the in-phone User guide, available through
the Support application in the phone and at www.sonyericsson.com/support, for more help
with the following:
•
Wi-Fi®
•
Sony Ericsson Sync
If you prefer, you can skip some steps and access the setup guide later from the Application
screen or change the settings from the Settings menu.
To access the setup guide
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Setup guide.
Accounts and services
Sign in to your online service accounts from your phone and benefit from a range of services.
Combine services and get even more out of them. For example, collect contacts from your
Google™ and Facebook™ accounts and integrate them into your phonebook, so you have
everything in one place.
You can sign up to online services from your phone as well as from a computer. When you
sign up for the first time, an account is created with your user name, password, settings
and personal information. The next time you sign in, you get a personalized view.
Google™ account
Having a Google account is key to using a range of applications and services with your
Android phone. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™ application
in your phone, to chat to friends using Google Talk™, to synchronize your phone calendar
with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games from Android
Market™.
Sony Ericsson account
Store your phone contacts on a secure Sony Ericsson server, and you'll always have a
backup online. You can also store your phone calendar and Internet bookmarks in your
Sony Ericsson account.
Exchange ActiveSync® account
Synchronize your phone with your corporate Exchange ActiveSync® account. This way,
you keep your work email, contacts, and calendar events with you at all times.
Facebook™ account
Facebook™ connects you with friends, family and colleagues all over the world. Log in now
to share your world with others.
Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel
Home
•
Go to the Home screen
•
Activate the screen if the screen goes dark
•
Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications
Menu
•
Open a list of options available in the current screen or application
Charging the battery
Your phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. It may take a few minutes
before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the phone charger
cable to a power source, such as a USB port or a phone charger. You can still use your
phone while it is charging.
The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then it charges again after a
certain time when the phone charger is connected. This is to extend battery life and may result
in the charge status showing a level below 100 percent.
Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer).
3
Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, with the USB
symbol facing up.
4
When the phone is fully charged, disconnect the USB cable from your phone by
pulling it straight outward.
Be sure not to bend the connector when removing the cable from the phone.
Using the touch screen
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen of your phone when you buy it. You
need to peel off this sheet before using the touch screen. Otherwise, the touch screen might
not function properly.
When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touch
screen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect your
subscription and make sure only you can access your phone content.
Your phone 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 Ericsson warranty
service.
To open or highlight an item
•
Tap the item.
To mark or unmark options
•
Tap the relevant checkbox, or in some cases the right side of the list option, to mark
or unmark an option.
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 phone includes a light sensor and a proximity sensor. The light sensor detects the
ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The proximity
sensor turns the touch screen off when your face touches the screen. This prevents you
from unintentionally activating phone functions when you are engaged in a call.
Home screen
Your phone's Home screen is the equivalent of the desktop on a computer. It's the gateway
to your phone's main features. You can customize your Home screen with widgets,
shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper, and other items.
The four corners on the Home screen help you access applications or web page shortcuts
quickly.
The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick
left or right to view content in one of the screen's four extensions. shows which part
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item
to .
3
Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications and
widgets you like with your friends so they can download and use them.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For example,
the Music player widget allows you to start playing music directly and the Sony Ericsson
Timescape™ widget displays incoming messages.
To add a widget to the Home screen
1
From your Home screen, press .
2
Tap Add > Widgets.
3
Tap a widget.
To get an overview of all widgets on your Home screen
•
Pinch on any area of your Home screen. All widgets from different parts of your Home
screen are now displayed in one view.
When all Home screen widgets are combined in one view, tap on any widget to go to the part
of the Home screen containing that widget.
Rearranging your Home screen
Customize the appearance of your Home screen and change the features you can access
from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders, and add
shortcuts to contacts.
To open the options menu of your Home screen
You can open the Home screen options menu in two ways:
•
From your Home screen, press .
•
Touch and hold on any part of your Home screen.
Rearranging your Home screen corners
Rearrange the items in your Home screen corners with the applications or web page
shortcuts (bookmarks) you access most frequently. You can add a maximum of four
shortcuts to each of the corners.
To add an application to a corner
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Touch and hold an application until the Home screen appears and the phone
vibrates, then drag the application to one of the corners.
To add a webpage shortcut to a corner
1
From your Home screen, press .
2
Tap Add > Shortcuts > Bookmark.
3
Select a bookmark to add the bookmark to your Home screen.
4
Drag the bookmark to one of the corners.
See To add a webpage shortcut to your Home screen on page 74.
From your Home screen, tap one of the corners to magnify the corner.
2
Touch and hold an item in the corner until the phone vibrates, then drag the item to
.
To move an item away from a corner
1
From your Home screen, tap one of the corners to magnify the corner.
2
Touch and hold an item in the corner until the phone vibrates, then drag the item
away from the corner and drop the item on an area of your Home screen.
To add a shortcut to the Home screen
1
From your Home screen, press .
2
Tap Add > Shortcuts.
3
Find and select a shortcut.
Add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and holding the
application.
To add a folder to the Home screen
1
From your Home screen, press
2
Tap Add > Folder.
3
Enter a name for the folder, select an icon, and tap Done.
Drop an item on top of another item on your Home screen to create a folder automatically.
.
To add items to a folder
•
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item
to the folder.
To rename a folder
1
Tap the folder to open it.
2
Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3
Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
To move an item on the Home screen
1
Press
2
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item
to open your Home screen.
to the new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
•
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item
.
to
Changing the background of your Home screen
Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1
From your Home screen, press
2
Tap Wallpaper, then select a wallpaper.
.
You can use a photo you have taken, or an animation. Go to Android Market™ and other sources
to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours of the day.
To set a theme
1
From your Home screen, press .
2
Tap Theme, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some 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 installed with your phone as well as the applications you download.
The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left
and right to view all content.
To open the Application screen
•
From your Home screen, tap .
To browse the Application screen
•
Open the Application screen, then flick right or left.
To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag it to
the desired location.
To share an application from your Application screen
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag the
item to .
3
Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications you
like with your friends so they can download and use them.
.
Opening and closing applications
To open an application
•
From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.
To close an application
•
Press .
Some applications are paused when you press
to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can
continue where you left off.
to exit, while other applications may continue
Recently used applications window
You can view and access recently used applications from this window.
To open the recently used applications window
•
Press and hold down .
Application menu
You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application by pressing the
key on your phone. The menu will look different depending on which application you
Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap and select an option.
To move an application on the Application screen
1
Open the Application screen, then tap
2
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item
to the new location.
3
Tap to exit edit mode.
to go to the Application screen.
.
You can only move your applications when
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap . All uninstallable applications are marked with a icon.
3
Tap the application you want to uninstall, then tap OK.
is selected.
Status and notifications
The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your phone. 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.
Checking notifications and ongoing activities
You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information.
For example, open a new message or view a calendar event from the Notification panel.
You can also open running applications, such as the music player.
Use either the Phonepad or the on-screen keyboard to enter letters, numbers and other
characters. The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad while the onscreen keyboard has a QWERTY layout.
Phonepad
The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive text
and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via the
keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.
Using the Phonepad
1
Choose a text input option
2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock
3 Display numbers
4 Display symbols and smileys
5 Enter a space
6 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes the
writing language when more than one input language is selected.
7 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input
8 Delete a character before the cursor
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.
To display the Phonepad to enter text
•
While holding the phone in portrait orientation, tap a text entry field.
To enter text using the Phonepad
When using the Phonepad, you can choose from two input options:
•
When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you
want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more
word suggestions and select a word from the list.
•
When
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.
appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to
To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters
•
Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa.
To turn on the caps lock
•
Before you type a word, tap or until appears.
To enter numbers using the Phonepad
•
When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.
To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad
1
When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears.
2
Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.
To delete characters
•
Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete, then tap
To enter a carriage return
•
When you enter text, tap
to enter a carriage return.
To edit text
1
When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until the Edit text menu appears.
2
Select an option.
.
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
3 Display numbers and symbols. Touch and hold to display smileys.
4 Enter a space
5 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes the
writing language when more than one input language is selected.
6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input
7 Delete a character before the cursor
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.
Hold your phone horizontally and tap a text entry field.
•
To use the on-screen keyboard in portrait orientation, tap a text entry field, then tap
or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language.
Tap Portrait keyboard and select an option.
Once you’ve made the setting, you can simply activate the on-screen keyboard by tapping a
text entry field.
To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad
1
When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more
than one input language.
2
Tap Portrait keyboard and select an option.
Remember the Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.
To enter text using the on-screen keyboard
•
To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
•
To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a
list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch and
hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on the
keyboard, drag to and select "é".
To enter numbers or symbols
•
When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. Tap
to view more options.
To insert a smiley
1
When you enter text, touch and hold
2
Select a smiley.
.
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 the Phonepad settings
•
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap . If you have
selected more than one writing language, touch and hold instead.
To change the writing language using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad
1
When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more
than one input language.
2
Tap Writing languages and select the languages you want to use for writing.
3
If you have selected more than one input language, tap to switch between the
selected writing languages.
Text input settings
When entering text, you can access a text input settings menu that helps you set options
for text prediction. For example, you can decide how you want the phone to present word
alternatives and correct words as you type, or enable the text input application to remember
new words you write.
To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Display > Screen timeout.
3
Select an option.
To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key .
To keep the screen on while charging the phone
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Applications > Development.
3
Mark the Stay awake check box.
Phone language
You can select a language to use in your phone.
To change the phone language
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Select language.
3
Select an option.
4
Tap Done.
If you choose the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap the Settings
icon . Then select the entry beside , and select the first entry in the following menu. You can
then select the language you want.
Airplane mode
In Airplane mode, your phone's 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.
You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated.
Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.
To turn on Airplane mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks.
3
Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.
You can also select
options menu, press and hold the power key .
Airplane mode from the Phone options menu. To access the Phone
Battery
Your Android™ phone keeps you connected and updated wherever you are. This affects
the battery life of your phone. Below are some tips on how to prolong battery life while still
staying connected and up to date.
Battery performance
Standby time, a common term when it comes to battery performance, refers to the time during
which the phone is connected to the network and is not being used. The more time your phone
is in standby and not otherwise in operation, the longer the battery lasts.
The following tips can help you improve battery performance:
•
Charge your phone often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.
•
Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the
Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks. You
can do this from Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks. This setting does
not prevent your phone from transmitting data over other wireless networks.
Turn off GPS, Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® when you don't need these features. You can turn
them on and off more easily by adding the Status switch widget to your Home screen. You
do not need to turn off 3G.
•
Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar, and
contacts), to synchronize manually. You can also synchronize automatically, but increase
the intervals.
•
Check the battery usage menu on the phone to see which applications consume the most
power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming
applications such as YouTube™. Some Android Market™ applications also consume more
power.
•
Close and exit applications that you are not using since multitasking affects the battery
performance.
•
Lower the brightness of the screen display.
•
Turn off your phone or use Airplane mode if you are in an area with no network coverage.
Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power.
•
Use a Sony Ericsson original handsfree device to listen to music. This consumes less battery
power than when you listen to music through the phone's loudspeakers.
For more information on how to maximize your battery performance, visit
www.sonyericsson.com/support.
To access the battery usage menu
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Battery use to see which installed
applications consume the most battery power.
To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen
1
From your Home screen, press
2
Tap Add > Widgets.
3
Select theData traffic widget. You can now turn your data connection on and off
.
more easily.
To add the Status switch widget to your Home screen
1
From your Home screen, press
2
Tap Add > Widgets.
3
Select theStatus switch widget.
.
Battery LED status
Green
Flashing redThe battery level is low
OrangeThe battery is charging. The battery level is between low and full
To check the battery level
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.
The battery is fully charged
.
Memory
You can save content on a memory card and in the phone memory. Music, video clips,
and photos are saved on the memory card while applications, contacts, and messages are
saved in the phone memory.
You can move some applications from the phone memory to the memory card.
Find and tap Settings > Applications > Manage applications.
3
Tap the desired application.
4
Tap Move to SD card.
It is not possible to move some applications from the phone memory to the memory card.
Memory card
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media content. This
type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices.
Without a memory card you can't use the camera, nor can you play or download music files and
video clips.
Formatting the memory card
You can format the memory card in your phone, 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 phoneto a computer on page 104.
To format the memory card
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.
3
After you have unmounted the memory card, tap Erase SD card.
Stereo portable handsfree
To use a handsfree
1
Connect a portable handsfree.
2
To answer a call, press the call handling key. If you are listening to music, it stops
when you receive a call and resumes when the call has ended.
3
To end a call, press the call handling key.
If a portable handsfree is not included with the phone, you may purchase it separately.
Internet and messaging settings
To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a 2G/
3G mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to get these
settings:
For most phone networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come
preinstalled on your phone. You can then start using the Internet and send messages right
away.
•
In some cases you will get the option to download Internet and messaging settings the first
time you turn on your phone. It is also possible to download these settings later from the
Settings menu.
•
You can manually add and change Internet and network settings in your phone at any time.
Contact your network operator for detailed information on your Internet and messaging
settings.
To download Internet and messaging settings
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Internet settings.
To view the current Access Point Name (APN)
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Access Point Names.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection will be indicated by a
marked button to the right.
To configure APN settings manually
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point
Names.
3
Press
4
Tap New APN.
5
Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile you want to create.
6
Tap APN and enter the access point name.
7
Enter all other information required by your service provider.
8
Press
.
and tap Save.
.
Contact your service provider for detailed information about your network settings.
To reset the default Internet settings
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point
Names.
3
Press
4
Tap Reset to default.
.
Usage info
For quality purposes, Sony Ericsson collects anonymous bug reports and statistics
regarding your phone usage. None of the information gathered includes personal data. By
default, the usage info sending option is not activated. But you can choose to activate it if
you like.
To send usage info
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Usage info settings.
3
Mark the Send usage info checkbox.
.
Using Data monitor
Use the Data monitor to keep track of the amount of data your phone sends and receives.
This application tracks the approximate data traffic over 2G/3G networks from a predefined
start day. The values are reset monthly. For example, if the start day is set to 15, the data
traffic counter is reset on the 15th day of every month. The first time you start the Data
monitor, the start day is set to 1.
Get the Data monitor to alert you when the amount of transferred data reaches a certain
limit. You can set limits separately for sent data, received data and total data. You can also
activate the Data monitor as a widget on the Home screen.
Data amounts indicated are approximate. Please consult your service provider to verify actual
data usage.
Data sent or received over Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth™ connections is not tracked.
To set the Data monitor start day
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Data monitor.
3
Tap Settings > Month period.
4
Adjust the start day by scrolling up and down.
5
When finished, tap OK.
To set a Data monitor alert
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Data monitor.
3
Tap the bell icon next to Sent data, Received data or Total data, depending on
which alert you want to set.
4
Adjust the values by scrolling up and down.
5
When finished, tap OK.
To clear a Data monitor alert
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Data monitor.
3
Tap the bell icon next to Sent data, Received data or Total data, depending on
.
the alert you want to remove.
4
Tap Reset. The alert limit is reset to zero and the alert is deactivated.
Turning off data traffic
You can disable all data connections over 2G/3G networks with your phone to avoid any
unwanted data downloads and synchronizations. Contact your service provider if you need
detailed information about your subscription plan and data traffic costs.
When data traffic is turned off, you can still use Wi-Fi™ and Bluetooth™ connections. You can
also send and receive multimedia messages.
To turn off all data traffic
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.
3
Unmark the Data enabled checkbox.
Data roaming
Depending on your network operator, it might be possible to allow mobile data connections
via 2G/3G outside of your home network (roaming). Please 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 synchronization requests. Additional charges
may apply for data roaming. Consult your service provider.
To activate data roaming
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.
3
Mark the Data roaming checkbox.
.
You can’t activate data roaming when data connections have been deactivated
Your phone automatically switches between networks depending on available networks
over different locations. Initially, your phone is configured to use the fastest mobile network
mode available for data. But you can configure your phone manually to only use a slower
2G network mode for data, to extend the life of your battery between charges. You can
also configure your phone to access a different set of network modes entirely, or to behave
in particular ways when roaming.
To select a network mode
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.
3
Tap Network Mode.
4
Select a network mode.
To select another network manually
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Service
providers.
3
Tap Search mode.
4
When a popup window appears, tap Select manually.
5
Select a network.
If you select a network manually, your phone will not search for other networks, even if you move
out of range of the manually selected network.
To activate automatic network selection
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Service
Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can
normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without the
SIM card inserted, if you are within range of a network.
To make an emergency call
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone.
3
Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap .
You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls are barred.
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked
1
Tap Emergency call.
2
Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap .
Call handling
You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in
your phone's contact list, or by tapping next to a phone number in your Call log.
To make a call by dialing
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone.
3
Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call. To delete a number, tap
To end a call
•
Tap .
To make an international call
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone.
3
Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.
4
Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0), and phone number, then tap
Call.
To answer a call
•
Drag to the right across the screen.
If you are using regular headphones without a microphone, you have to remove the headphones
from the headset connector to be able to answer the call.
In the call log, you can view recently missed , received and dialed calls.
To view your missed calls
1
When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar
downwards.
2
Tap Missed call.
To call a number from your call log
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Phone > Call log to enter the call log view.
3
To call a number directly, tap next to the number. To edit a number before calling,
touch and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.
To add a number from the call log to your contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Phone > Call log.
3
Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts.
4
Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.
5
Edit the contact details and tap Done.
.
Voicemail
If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you
when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM
card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually.
To enter your voicemail number
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail settings > Voicemail number.
3
Enter your voicemail number.
4
Tap OK.
To call your voicemail service
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Phone.
3
Touch and hold 1.
.
.
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.
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings.
3
To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.
To reject a second call
•
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Busy.
To answer a second call and end the ongoing call
•
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap End current call & answer.
To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold
•
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Answer.
To make a second call
1
During an ongoing call, tap
2
Enter the number of the recipient and tap .
3
If the recipient answers, the first call is put on hold.
The same procedure applies to subsequent calls.
.
To switch between multiple calls
•
To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap the desired number
or contact.
To end the ongoing call and return to the next call on hold
•
Tap
.
Conference calls
With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more
people.
To make a conference call
1
During an ongoing call, tap .
2
Dial the number of your second participant and tap .
3
If the second participant answers, the first call is put on hold.
4
Tap .
To add more participants, repeat steps 1 to 4.
To have a private conversation with a conference call participant
1
During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of
participants. For example, tap 3 participantsif there are three participants on the
call.
2
Tap the name of the participant you want to talk to privately.
3
To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap
To release a participant from a conference call
1
During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of
participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants.
You can bar all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. When you use call
barring for the first time, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and then
a new password to activate the call barring function.
To bar incoming or outgoing calls
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call blocking.
3
Select an option.
4
Enter the password and tap Enable.
Forwarding calls
You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service.
To forward calls
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.
3
Select an option.
4
Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable.
To turn off call forwarding
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.
3
Select an option, then tap Disable.
.
Showing or hiding your phone number
You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you
call them.
To show or hide your phone number
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID.
.
Fixed Dialing Numbers
If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of Fixed
Dialing Numbers (FDN) to restrict outgoing calls.
To enable or disable fixed dialing
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers.
3
Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing.
4
Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.
To access the list of accepted call recipients
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing
numbers.
Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your contacts. Keep your phone
numbers, email addresses, and other contact data in one place. Contacts shows you all
communication with a particular contact. Just tap on the contact to access this information
in one easy overview.
You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your
Sony Ericsson Sync account, Google™account, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync
account, or other accounts that support the syncing of contacts. The Contacts application
automatically tries to join new addresses with existing contacts, to create single entries.
You can also manage this process manually. For more information, go to
www.sonyericsson.com/support/contacts.
Opening the Contacts application for the first time
The first time you open the Contacts application, you get hints on how to start adding
contacts to your phone. This is a good time to choose a method that suits your situation
and setup.
Getting contacts into your phone
There are several ways to add your existing contacts and other data into your new phone:
Synchronize your phone with contacts already stored with an online synchronization service, such as
Sony Ericsson Sync or Google Sync™.
Import contacts from a SIM card. You may not be able to transfer all information from one phone to
another using this method because of limited memory on the SIM card.
Import contacts from a memory card.
®
Use a Bluetooth™ connection.
Send contacts via messaging services such as SMS, MMS or email.
The online synchronization method works best for most users. This way, you always have a
backup online.
To view your contacts
•
From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Your contacts are listed here.
To synchronize your phone contacts with a synchronization account
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press
3
To set up a synchronization account, tap Add account and follow the on-screen
, then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
instructions. If you have already set up a synchronization account and you want to
sync with that account, tap the account, press
, and tap Sync now.
To import contacts from a SIM card
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Press , then tap Import contacts > SIM card.
3
If you have set up a synchronization account, you can choose to add the SIM card
, then tap .
contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use these contacts in the
phone. Select your desired option.
4
To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all contacts,
press , then tap Import all.
If you have set up a synchronization account, you can add the imported memory
card contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use the imported
contacts in the phone. Select your desired option.
4
If you have more than one vCard file on the SD card, a list appears showing different
batches of phone contacts, with the corresponding dates for when they were
created. Select the batch you want to import.
To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology
1
Make sure you have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and your phone set to visible.
If not, then you cannot receive data from other devices.
2
When you are asked to confirm whether you want to receive the file, tap Accept.
3
Drag down the Notification panel and tap the file you received to import the contact
data.
To receive contacts sent using a messaging service
1
When you receive a new text message, multimedia message, or email message,
open the message.
2
The received contact data appears as a vCard attachment. Tap, or touch and hold
the vCard file to open a menu so you can save the contact data.
Contacts screen overview
1
Tap this icon to create a contact
2Contact search field
3Tap a contact to view its details
4Icon shows the contact's status on instant messaging services
5Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu
6Shortcut tabs
Managing your contacts
Create, edit, and synchronize your contacts in a few simple steps. Select to display only
the contacts you want to use in the phone. If you synchronize your contacts with more than
one account, you can join contacts in your phone to avoid duplicates.
Some synchronization services, for example some social networking services, do not allow you
to edit contact details.
To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press , then tap Filter.
3
In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have
synchronized your contacts with a synchronization 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.
To add a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Tap .
3
If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts, select the
account to which you want to add this contact, or tap Phone contact if you only
want to use this contact in your phone.
4
Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5
When you are finished, tap Done.
If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact phone number, you can use the
number when you make calls from other countries.
To edit a contact
1
From the Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact.
3
Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done.
To associate a picture with a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact.
3
Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture.
4
When you have added the picture, tap Done.
You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the
, then tap .
Gallery application.
To view your communication with a contact
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Tap the contact you want to view.
3
To view your communication with the contact for different media, tap or flick through
, then tap .
the filter items at the bottom of the screen.
To delete contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press
3
Mark the contacts you want to delete, or tap Mark all if you want to delete all
, then tap Delete contacts.
contacts.
4
Tap Delete > OK.
To edit contact information about yourself
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Touch and hold Myself at the top of the contact list, then tap Edit contact.
3
Enter the new information or make the changes you want.
4
When you are done, tap Done.
, then tap .
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
If you synchronize 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.
Touch and hold the contact you want to join with another contact, then tap Join
contacts.
3
From the list that appears, tap the contact whose information you want to join with
the first contact, then tap OK to confirm. The information from the first contact is
merged with the second contact, and the first contact is no longer displayed in the
Contacts list.
To separate joined contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Touch and hold the joined contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact.
3
Press , then tap Separate.
4
Tap OK.
, then tap .
Favorites
You can mark a contact as a favorite. The Favorites tab gives you quick access to your
marked contacts. In Favorites, you can also find a list of the contacts you communicate
with most frequently.
To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites.
3
Tap .
, then tap .
Communicating with your contacts
To search for a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search field. All contacts
beginning with those letters appear.
, then tap .
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 phone 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.
Sharing your contacts
To send your business card
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Myself.
3
Press
4
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
, then tap Send contact > OK.
, then tap .
To send a contact
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the contact whose details you want to send.
3
Press , then tap Send contact > OK.
4
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts.
4
Tap Send, then tap OK to confirm.
5
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
Backing up contacts
You can use a memory card, a SIM card, or an online synchronization tool such as
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® to back up contacts.
To export all contacts to the memory card
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press , then tap Back up contacts > Memory card.
3
Tap OK.
To export contacts to a SIM card
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2
Press , then tap Back up contacts > SIM card.
3
Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your
contacts.
4
Tap Back up.
5
Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on your
SIM card, or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existing contacts
on your SIM card.
When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to
memory limitations on SIM cards.
You can send and receive text messages from your phone 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. A
single text message may contain up to 160 characters. If you exceed 160 characters, then
all your single messages are linked and sent together. You are charged for each 160character message sent. When you view your messages, they appear as conversations,
which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together.
To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings in your phone. See Internet
and messaging settings on page 29.
To create and send a message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap New message.
3
Tap Write message and enter your message text.
4
To add a recipient, tap Add recipient, then select a contact or enter the full number
manually.
5
If you want to add a media file, tap and select an option.
6
If you want to add or remove recipients before sending the message, press . To
add a recipient, tap Add recipient. To remove a recipient, tap Edit recipients and
tap next to a recipient field. When you are finished, tap Done.
7
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
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the desired conversation.
3
If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap
Download message.
When you receive a text or multimedia message,
message, you can also drag the status bar downwards and tap the received message when the
status bar is open.
To reply to a message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.
2
Tap the desired conversation.
3
Enter your reply and tap Send.
To forward a message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the desired conversation.
3
Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.
4
Select a recipient from the list, or tap Add recipient to add a recipient who is not in
the list.
5
Edit the message and tap Send.
, then tap Messaging.
appears in the status bar. To read the
To delete a message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap the desired conversation.
3
Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >
Yes.
Use the Email application in your phone to send and receive emails through your regular
email account or through your corporate account. Or you can do both. Your phone can
handle several email accounts at the same time. You can set up these accounts to run
through one combined inbox, or through separate inboxes. Note that emails you receive
to your Gmail™ account can be accessed in the phone from both the Email and the Gmail™
applications.
Your corporate Microsoft® Outlook® email messages have to be stored on a
Microsoft® Exchange server for the functionality described above to work. See Synchronizingyour corporate email, calendar and contacts on page 65 for more information.
To set up an email account in your phone
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Enter your email address and password, then tap Next.
4
If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete
the setup manually.
5
If you are prompted, enter a name for your email account, so that it is easily
identifiable. Then tap Done.
If you need to enter the settings manually, contact your email service provider for the correct
email account settings. For corporate email, select Exchange Active Sync as the account type.
You can set up more than one email account. See To add an extra email account in yourphone on page 46.
Using e-mail
To create and send an email message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Email.
3
If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to send the
message from.
4
Tap New mail.
5
Tap To and start typing the recipient's address. Matches are displayed in a dynamic
list. Tap the relevant match or continue typing the complete email address. To add
more recipients, enter a comma ( , ) or a semi colon ( ; ) and start typing another
name. To delete a recipient, tap the
6
Tap Subject and enter the email subject.
7
In the message area, enter your message text.
8
To attach a file, tap Add attachment. Select the type of file, then tap the file you
want to attach from the list that appears.
9
Tap Send.
To receive email messages
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Email.
3
If you are using several email accounts, tap the account that you want to check. If
you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox.
4
To download new messages, press
.
key.
.
, then tap Refresh.
For corporate accounts set to push mode, you do not have to refresh the inbox. When push
mode is enabled, your phone is updated automatically when new emails are received.
If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check. If you
want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox.
4
In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want to read.
To preview and read email using the preview pane
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Email.
3
If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check. If you
.
want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox.
4
If enabled, the email preview pane appears.
5
Scroll up or down in the email inbox and tap the email you want to read. The email
opens in the preview pane.
6
To view the email in fullscreen format, drag the split bar (located between the inbox
and the preview pane) accordingly. In fullscreen format, use the forward and back
arrows at the top of the screen to read your next or previous messages.
7
To return to the inbox view, drag the split bar accordingly.
To change the email preview pane settings
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check. If you
, then find and tap Email.
want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox.
3
Press , then tap Preview pane and select an option.
To view an email message attachment
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Find and tap the desired message in your email inbox.
4
If necessary, scroll down in the email preview pane to see the attachment. Tap
.
Open or Save next to it.
To save a sender's email address to your contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Find and tap the desired message in your email inbox.
4
Tap the name of the sender at the top of the screen.
5
Tap OK when you are prompted to add the name to your contacts.
6
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact if you want to create a new
.
contact.
7
Edit the contact information and tap Done.
To reply to an email message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Email.
3
In your email inbox, touch and hold the message you want to reply to.
4
Tap Reply or Reply all.
5
Enter your reply, then tap Send.
.
To forward an email message
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Email.
3
In your email inbox, touch and hold the message you want to forward.
In your email inbox, touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap
Delete.
To change the inbox checking frequency
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
If you have set up more than one email account, tap the account you want to adjust.
4
Press , then tap Account settings > Inbox check frequency and select an
option.
Using email accounts
To add an extra email account in your phone
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Press , then tap Accounts.
4
Press , then tap Add account.
5
Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the email
account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually.
6
If you are prompted, enter a name for your email account, so that it is easily
identifiable. Then tap Done.
If you have more than one email account in your phone, you see a list of your accounts when
you open the Email application. Just tap the name of the account you want to open.
To set an email account as your default account
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Email.
3
Tap the account you want to use as the default account for composing and sending
email.
4
Press
5
Mark the Default account checkbox.
If you only have one email account, then this account is automatically the default account.
To remove an email account from your phone
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Email.
3
If you have several email accounts in your phone, go to step 4. If you only have one
email account, press , then tap Accounts.
4
Touch and hold the account you want to remove, then tap Delete account > OK.
, then tap Account settings.
.
Gmail™ and other Google™ services
If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application in your phone to read,
write and organize email messages. After you set up your Google™ account to work in the
phone, you can also chat to friends using the Google Talk™ application, synchronize your
phone calendar application with your Google Calendar™, and download applications and
games from Android Market™.
Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google.
3
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already
have an account. Your phone is now ready to use with Gmail™ , Google Talk™, and
Google Calendar™.
You can also sign in or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start
your phone. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.
Sony Ericsson Timescape™ changes the way you interact with others by collecting all your
communications into one view. Every event (such as text and multimedia messages, missed
calls and web service updates) appears as a tile in a chronological flow on the screen. This
way, you can see a snack-size preview of events before choosing to open and view the full
content. Also, you can tap the infinite button to view a range of content related to the
item you are currently viewing in Timescape™.
The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries or
regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
To start Timescape™
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Timescape™.
3
The first time you start Timescape, you can tap the tile in the welcome screen to log
in to your Facebook or Twitter account. If you do not want to log in, tap Done.
Timescape™ main view
1
Your status on the web services you have selected
2Timescape™ tiles, in chronological order, with the most recent tile at the top
3Timescape™ event filter
Timescape™ widget
The Timescape™ widget shows the latest Timescape™ events. For quick access, the
Timescape™ widget can be added on your Home screen. See Home screen on
page 16.
When you tap a tile, the infinite button appears in the upper right corner. If the tile is
connected to a contact, you can access related content by tapping the infinite button.
To view all communication with a contact in Timescape™
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Timescape™.
3
Tap a tile for an event related to a contact.
4
Tap . All communication with the contact appears.
5
Tap or flick the filter items at the bottom of the screen to view communication with
the contact through other media.
Timescape™ settings
To access Timescape™ settings
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Timescape™.
3
Press , then tap Settings.
To schedule web service content updates in Timescape™
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Timescape™.
3
Press
4
Tap the desired option. If you select Manual, no automatic updates get scheduled.
Open Android Market™ 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 Android Market™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™account in your phone on page 47.
Android Market™ may not be available in all countries or regions
To open Android Market™
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Market.
Payment options
When you download paid applications from Android Market™, your purchase is handled
through Google Checkout™. In some cases, you can download free trial versions of
applications through Android Market™, but if you want to continue using the application,
the download and payment of the full version must be made through the manufacturer's
website.
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Google Checkout™ – Google Checkout™ is an online payment processing service. It
offers, for example, information about your purchase history and gives you protection from
credit card fraud by not giving your full credit card number to the vendor. You can use your
Google™ account to log in to Google Checkout™ from your phone. If you do not have a
Google Checkout™ account, you can sign up for a new account from your phone. Payment
can be made with a credit, debit, or gift card. Some vendors may also accept payment
through your phone billing account.
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It may not be possible to buy applications through Android Market™ in all countries or regions.
Downloading from Android Market™
You can download all kinds of applications from Android Market™, including free
applications. If you pay for an application through Google Checkout™, the application is
tied to your Google™ account so that it can be installed an unlimited amount of times on
any device.
Before you download applications
Before you start downloading from Android Market™, make sure that you have a working
Internet connection.
Also, remember that you might incur data traffic charges when you download content to
your phone. Contact your operator for more information.
To download a free application
1
In Android Market™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or
by using the search function.
2
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
3
If the application you want to download requires access to your data or control of
any functions on your phone, an additional screen appears with details. Read this
screen carefully because the functionality of your phone may be seriously affected if
you proceed. Tap OK if you agree, or Cancel if you wish to cancel the download.
In Android Market™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or
by using the search function.
2
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions on your phone to complete
your purchase.
3
If the application you want to download requires access to your data or control of
any functions on your phone, an additional screen appears with details. Read this
screen carefully because the functionality of your phone may be seriously affected if
you proceed. Tap OK if you agree, or Cancel if you wish to cancel the download.
To open a downloaded application
1
In Android Market™, press , then tap My apps.
2
Tap the downloaded application.
You can also access downloaded applications from the Application screen.
Clearing your application data
You may sometimes need to clear data for an application. This might happen if, for example,
the application memory becomes full, or you want to clear high scores for a game. You
might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messages in some
applications.
To clear all cache for an application
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Tap Applications > Manage applications.
4
Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache.
5
Tap Clear cache.
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It is not possible to clear the cache for some applications.
To delete an installed application
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings.
3
Tap Applications > Manage applications.
4
Tap the desired application.
5
Tap Uninstall.
It is not possible to delete some preinstalled applications.
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Permissions
Some applications need to access parts of your phone to be able to work properly. 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 reporting your location. Make sure you only install and give permissions
to applications you trust.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your phone. By default,
your phone is set to block such installations. However, you can change this setting and
allow installations from unknown sources.
Sony Ericsson does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third party applications or
content transferred via download or other interface to your phone. Similarly, Sony Ericsson is not
responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your phone attributable to the transfer
of third party content. Only use content from reliable sources. Contact the content provider if you
have any questions or concerns.
To allow the installation of non-Android Market™ applications
You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, games and music. The
PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads.
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 phone to download content, such as music,
ringtones and themes.
When you download content to your phone, 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™
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap .
Downloading from the PlayNow™ service
Download a range of content from the PlayNow™ service direct to your phone. Choose
from a variety of applications, games, music, ringtones, and other content. Note that
payment options for non-free applications may vary per country.
To download a PlayNow item to your phone
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Store.
3
Find an item you want to download by browsing categories, or by using the search
function.
4
Tap the item to view its details.
5
Click “Buy now!” to start the purchase process. After your purchase has been
validated, you can start to download your content.
Rent and purchase videos that you can view not only on your phone, but also on your PC,
PlayStation® Portable (PSP) and PlayStation® 3.
Qriocity™ Video might not be available in all countries or regions.
To open Qriocity™
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Qriocity™ menu overview
View your account information
Go to the search function to search for a video
View the download status for all your items
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
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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
The Qriocity™ 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.
To open the Qriocity™ menu
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Open Qriocity™, then press .
Creating a Qriocity™ account
You need to create a Qriocity™ account if you want to buy or rent movies from this service.
If you already have a PlayStation® network account, you can use that account instead.
Exploring the Qriocity™ video selection
Browse videos by category, or enter text to search for a particular item. You can also choose
to preview videos you're interested in.
Renting or buying a video
Rent or buy a video from a selection of the latest Hollywood releases, action movies,
comedies and much more. When you rent a video, you have a fixed amount of time in which
to view it. This varies from market to market. You can also choose to download a purchased
video to most Sony™ device connected to your Qriocity™ account.
Qriocity™ notifications overview
When you buy or rent videos, the following notifications may appear:
Downloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi
network, and that you have enough free space on your memory card.
Downloading of video is ongoing
Downloading is paused
Confirmation of successful purchase
Rental countdown period has started
®
Watching a video from Qriocity™
You can watch your rented or purchased video on most Sony™ device connected to your
Qriocity™ account.
Qriocity™ video menu overview
When you watch a video, you can open a menu to get the following options:
Delete the current video
View information about the current video
Change the language of subtitles, or remove subtitles
Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a
Sony Ericsson account or a Google™ account, you can also synchronize your phone
calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronizing on page 64.
To set the calendar view
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
2
Press and select an option.
To view multiple calendars
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
2
Press , then tap More > My calendars.
3
Tap to select the calendars you want to view.
To create a calendar event
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2
Press , then tap New event.
3
Enter the name, time, location, and description for the event.
4
If desired, select another option under Repetition.
5
Select a reminder for the event. To add a new reminder for the event, tap
6
Tap Save.
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When the appointment time approaches, your phone plays a short sound to remind you. Also,
appears in the status bar.
To view a calendar event
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2
Tap the event you want to view.
To change the calendar settings
1
From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2
Press , then tap More > Settings.
3
Tap to open the setting you want to change, and edit as desired.
Alarm clock
Use your phone as an alarm clock and select any sound in your phone as your alarm signal.
The alarm does not sound if your phone is turned off. But it does sound when your phone
is set to silent mode.
To open the alarm clock
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Alarms.
You can also open the alarm clock by tapping the analog clock after adding it as widget to your
Home screen.
Use your phone as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan. For example,
you see a coat in a magazine ad and want to find the nearest retail outlet to buy it. If the
ad contains a readable barcode, the NeoReader™ application uses this code to access
mobile web content, such as a web page with more product information or a map of nearby
outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standard barcode types.
To start the NeoReader™ application
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap NeoReader™.
To scan a bar code
1
In the NeoReader™ application, hold the phone camera over the bar code until the
complete bar code is visible in the viewfinder.
2
The phone automatically scans the bar code, and vibrates when the bar code is
recognized. If the bar code is not recognized, tap to scan the code manually.
3
When the bar code is recognized, tap Continue to display the bar code information,
or tap Back to cancel the operation.
To enter bar code numbers manually
1
In the NeoReader™ application, tap
2
Tap the text field, then enter the bar code numbers.
3
Tap OK.
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NeoReader™ application menu overview
The following menu options are available in the NeoReader™ application:
Click to scan the bar code manually, using a higher image resolution
Enter the bar code numbers manually. This option can be used if your camera has difficulty reading the
bar code
View a list of previously scanned bar codes
Set your preferences:
•
Mute or enable the sound
•
Enable or disable the message confirmation function. If enabled, you will receive a confirmation
message asking if you want to continue to view bar code mobile web content after a successful
scan
•
Choose if you want to go back to the NeoReader™ application, or to the applications panes, after
you have viewed the bar code content
•
Select how many bar codes to keep in the history list
View information about the NeoReader™ application
Read more about different bar code types, and about how to use NeoReader™
Select your personal settings. This information will be used to personalize the bar code content
Send a text message to invite a friend to download the NeoReader™ application
Your phone is equipped with ANT+, which is an interoperability function that enables the
collection, automatic transfer and tracking of sensor data for monitoring of personal
wellness. When you connect your phone to different fitness and sports equipment, ANT+
enables your phone to capture information from devices such as a heart rate monitor.
An application, such as iMapMyFitness, is needed for rendering the data that an ANT+
compatible device gathers.
You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your phone from
multiple email accounts, synchronization services and other kinds of accounts, depending
on the applications installed on your phone. Synchronizing your phone with other
information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.
You can:
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access your Gmail™ , Google Calendar™, Google™ contacts, and other Google services
you use.
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access your corporate email, contacts, and calendar.
•
access your Facebook™ contacts, calendar, albums, and other services you use.
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synchronize your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™.
•
synchronize, store and manage your contacts on the Sony Ericsson website and download
them to a new phone, or to several phones, using Sony Ericsson Sync.
Synchronizing with Google™
Synchronize your phone with your Gmail™ , Google Calendar™, Google™ contacts, and
data from other Google services you use. View and manage them from your phone just as
easily as you would from a computer.
After synchronizing, you can find Gmail™ in the Gmail™ application; Google Calendar™
in the Calendar application; Google™ contacts in the Contacts application; and other data
in corresponding Google applications that you have installed.
To set up a Google™ account in your phone for synchronization
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3
Make sure the Activate auto-sync checkbox is marked so that applications can
synchronize data automatically.
4
Tap Add account > Google.
5
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already
have an account.
6
Tap your newly created Google™ account and then tap the items you want to
synchronize.
To synchronize manually with your Google™ account
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3
Tap the Google™ account you want to synchronize.
4
Press
To remove a Google™ account from your phone
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3
Tap the Google™ account you want to remove from the accounts list.
4
Tap Remove account.
5
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
You can remove all your Google™ accounts from the accounts list, except for the first one. To
remove the first account, you have to completely reset your phone. See Resetting the phone on
page 120.
Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar and contacts
Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly from
your phone. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a computer. After
setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications.
For you to access the functionality described above, your corporate information must be stored
on a Microsoft® Exchange server.
To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts in your phone
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3
Make sure the Activate auto-sync checkbox is marked so that your data will
synchronize automatically according to the sync interval you set.
4
Tap Add account > Exchange Active Sync.
5
Enter your corporate email address and password.
6
Tap Next.
7
Follow the steps to configure your account and select the kinds of data you want to
sync to the phone, such as contacts and calendar. If the settings for your corporate
account are not found automatically, complete the setup manually. Contact your
corporate network administrator if you need more information.
8
When the setup is done, enter a name for this corporate account, so that it is easily
identifiable, then tap Done.
9
If prompted, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to
control certain security features in your phone. Device administrators for your phone
are typically email, calendar, or other applications to which you grant authority to
implement security policies on the phone when you connect to enterprise services
that require this authority.
To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contacts
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync and select your corporate account.
3
Tap Account settings.
4
Change the settings to suit your needs. For example, you can decide:
•
how often the phone should check for new email messages.
•
to get your corporate calendar and contacts in your phone.
•
server settings in Incoming settings.
To set a synchronization interval for a corporate account
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync and select your corporate account.
3
Tap Account settings.
4
Tap Inbox check frequency and select an interval option.
To remove a corporate account from your phone
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your corporate account.
3
Tap Remove account.
4
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
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Synchronizing with Facebook™
Synchronize your Facebook™ contacts, calendar, albums with Gallery, and data from other
services you use. View and manage them from your phone just as easily as you would from
a computer. When you set up a Facebook account to work in your phone, a Sony Ericsson
Facebook Integration account is automatically created. You can use this Sony Ericsson
Facebook Integration account to synchronize your contacts, calendar, and albums.
Make sure the Activate auto-sync checkbox is marked so that applications can
synchronize data automatically.
4
Tap Add account > Facebook.
5
Follow the registration wizard to create a Facebook™ account, or sign in if you
already have a Facebook account.
6
Select a synchronization option for your account, then tap Finish. The Facebook
account is now set up to work on your phone. A Sony Ericsson Facebook integration
account is also created.
To synchronize manually with your Facebook™ account
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3
Tap the Facebook™ account or the Sony Ericsson Facebook Integration account.
4
Press , then tap Sync now.
To remove a Facebook™ account from your phone
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3
Tap the Facebook™ account.
4
Tap Remove account.
5
Tap Remove account again to confirm. The Facebook account and the Sony
Ericsson Facebook Integration account are now removed. When you remove a
Facebook account from your phone, the Facebook account is not deleted and you
can still access it from a computer.
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Synchronizing and storing your contacts and calendar
Use Sony Ericsson Sync to synchronize your contacts with a Sony Ericsson web page at
www.sonyericsson.com/user.
This way, your contacts are stored in one place and you can easily transfer them to other
phones. And you always have a backup online. You need a Sony Ericsson account for this
method to work.
To set up a Sony Ericsson account in your phone
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3
Make sure the Activate auto-sync checkbox is marked so that data is synchronized
automatically according to the interval you set.
4
Tap Add account > Sony Ericsson Sync.
5
Log in if you already have a Sony Ericsson account, or sign up and follow the
registration wizard to create one.
6
Tap Sync interval and select how often you want the phone to synchronize
automatically.
7
Tap Done.
To synchronize manually using Sony Ericsson Sync
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your Sony Ericsson account.
3
Press , then tap Sync now.
.
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To edit your Sony Ericsson account
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your Sony Ericsson account.
3
Mark or unmark the checkboxes for the items you want to synchronize.
4
If you need to change your account settings, tap Account settings, edit the desired
information and tap Done.
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your Sony Ericsson account.
3
Tap Account settings.
4
Tap Sync interval and select an interval option.
To remove a Sony Ericsson account from your phone
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your Sony Ericsson account.
3
Tap Remove account.
4
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
The account is removed from your phone, but it still exists on the Sony Ericsson server. You can
use your account details to log in to the Sony Ericsson website at www.sonyericsson.com/user.
Synchronizing using SyncML™
Synchronize your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™. View and manage
contacts, calendar, and bookmarks from your phone just as easily as you would from a
computer.
To set up a SyncML™ account in your phone
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3
Make sure the Activate auto-sync checkbox is marked so that your data will
synchronize automatically according to the interval you set.
4
Tap Add account > SyncML.
5
Tap the account, server address, username and password fields, and enter the
information required.
6
Tap Sync interval and select how often you want the phone to synchronize
automatically.
7
Tap an item that you want to synchronize, for example, Contacts. Then enter the
server address, username, and password. Repeat this step for each item you want
to synchronize.
8
When you're finished, tap Done.
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Contact your SyncML™ service provider for more information about your account settings.
To synchronize manually with your SyncML™ account
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3
Tap the SyncML™ account that you want to synchronize.
4
Press
, then tap Sync now.
To set a synchronization interval
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account.
3
Tap Account settings.
4
Tap Sync interval and select an interval option.
To remove a SyncML™ account from your phone
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account.
You can access the Internet wirelessly from your phone using Wi-Fi® technology. This way
you can browse the web and access cheaper call and data rates.
If your company or organization has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to
this network with your phone. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other internal
services at your company.
Wi-Fi®
Using Wi-Fi® technology you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. To access
the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you first need to search for and connect to an
available Wi-Fi® network. The signal strength of the Wi-Fi® network may differ depending
on your phone's location. Moving closer to the Wi-Fi® access point may increase the signal
strength.
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 phone's location. Move closer to the WiFi™ access point to increase the signal strength.
To turn on Wi-Fi®
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks.
3
Mark the Wi-Fi checkbox. The phone scans for available Wi-Fi® networks.
.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
3
Available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed under Wi-Fi networks. The available
networks may be open or secured. Open networks are indicated by
networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
4
Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. If you are trying to connect to a secure WiFi® network, you are asked to enter a password. is displayed in the status bar
once you are connected.
Your phone remembers Wi-Fi® networks you connect to. The next time you come within reach
of a previously connected Wi-Fi® network, your phone automatically connects to it.
In some locations, open Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can
get access to the network. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more
information.
To connect to another Wi-Fi® network
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Detected Wi-Fi®
networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
3
Tap another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it.
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and secured
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
the phone to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
4
Mark the Network notification checkbox.
To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
3
Press .
4
Tap Scan. The phone scans for Wi-Fi® networks and displays available networks
in a list.
5
Tap a Wi-Fi® network in the list to connect to it.
Advanced Wi-Fi® settings
Before you add a Wi-FI® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting in your
phone.
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
3
Tap Add Wi-Fi network.
4
Enter the Network SSID for the network.
5
Tap the Security field to select a security type.
6
If required, enter a password.
7
Tap Save.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the
password.
Network SSID name and Wireless
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
3
Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
.
information is displayed.
Wi-Fi® sleep policy
By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data.
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, the phone uses mobile data connection to access
the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection in your phone).
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
3
Press .
4
Tap Advanced
5
Tap Wi-Fi sleep policy.
6
Select a Wi-Fi sleep policy to use.
.
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Using a static IP address
You can set up the phone to connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a static IP address.
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
3
Press .
4
Tap Advanced .
5
Mark the Use static IP checkbox.
6
Tap and enter the information needed for your Wi-Fi® network:
•IP address
•Gateway
•Netmask
•DNS 1
•DNS 2
7
Press and tap Save .
Connected devices
Share media files in your phone with other devices over a shared Wi-Fi® connection. When
your phone is connected to your home network via Wi-Fi® and has the Connecteddevices function turned on, other client devices connected to the same home network can
access media files saved on your phone. For example, you can view photos or play a music
track on a connected client device. A connected client device can be, for example, a
computer with client software, a camera, TV, or a PlayStation®3. All devices must be
DLNA™ (Digital Living Network Alliance) certified.
To use the Connected devices function
1
Connect your phone to a Wi-Fi® network.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices.
3
Tap beside Change server name and edit your phone name if needed. This
name will later appear on other client device(s) connected to the Wi-Fi network, to
identify your phone.
4
Mark the Share contents checkbox. appears in the status bar. Your phone can
now work as a media server.
5
Connect your computer or other client devices to the same Wi-Fi® network.
6
Activate client software installed on your computer. Find and select your phone as
the server.
7
A notification appears in the status bar of the phone. Tap it and set access
permissions.
8
Transfer to and show your phone content on client devices. It may take a couple of
minutes to show all the content on the client devices if many photo or music files are
saved on the phone.
9
To close the Connected devices view, press . The Connected devices function
stays running in the background.
10
To disconnect from the server, go to the Connected devices view in the phone and
unmark the Share contents checkbox.
A client device for which you have already set access permissions is a registered client
device and is displayed in the Registered devices list. A client device that is waiting for
you to grant access permissions is displayed in the Pending devices list.
The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices. Also refer to your
client device User guide. If the device cannot connect, check that your home network is working.
To set access permissions for a pending client device
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices.
2
Select a client device from the Pending devices list.
3
Select an access permission level.
To change the name of a registered client device
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Select a client device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.
To change the access level of a registered client device
1
From the Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices.
2
Select a client device from the Registered devices list.
3
Tap Change access level and select an option.
To get more information about sharing content
•
When the Connected devices view is open, tap Help to get information about how
to share content in your phone with client devices.
Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection
You can share your phone’s mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB
cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your phone’s data
connection with up to eight devices at once, by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi®
hotspot.
When your phone 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
Both USB tethering and portable hotspot are active
To share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable
1
Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect your phone to a computer.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot.
4
Mark the USB tethering check box. The phone starts sharing its mobile network
data connection with the computer over the USB connection. An ongoing notification
appears in the status bar and the Notification panel.
5
Unmark the USB tethering checkbox, or disconnect the USB cable to stop sharing
your data connection.
You cannot share your phone’s data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time.
If you are using your USB connection to make your SD card available to your computer, you must
first deactivate this connection before you can start sharing your phone's data connection. See
Connecting your phone to a computer on page 104.
You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go
to android.com/tether for the most current information about which operating systems support
USB tethering and how to configure them.
To share your phone’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3
Mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. The phone starts broadcasting its Wi-
.
Fi® network name (SSID). You can now connect to this network with up to 8
computers or other devices.
4
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
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3
Make sure the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox is marked.
4
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
Use your phone 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 phone. See Connectingyour phone to a computer on page 104 for more information on how to transfer content
to your phone. For detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private
network, please contact the network administrator of your company or organization.
To add a virtual private network
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > VPN settings.
3
Tap Add VPN.
4
Select the type of VPN to add.
5
Enter your VPN settings.
6
Press and tap Save.
To connect to a virtual private network
1
From the Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > VPN settings.
3
In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to.
4
Enter the required information.
5
Tap Connect.
.
.
To disconnect from a virtual private network
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and
create shortcuts to your Home screen. You can open several browser windows at the same
time and use the zoom function when navigating a web page.
To open the web browser
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap .
Toolbar
The toolbar options make browsing easy:
Open a new browser window
Add, open or edit a bookmark. View your most visited web pages or open web pages from the browser
history
View open windows
Refresh the current web page
Go forward one page in the browsing history
Open a menu to see more options
To open the toolbar
•
From the browser, press .
Browsing the web
Search and address bar
Use the search and address bar to browse the web:
1
View the download progress of the current web page
2 Enter a search word to search for a web page, or enter a web page address to load a web page
3 Cancel the download of the current web page
When a page has finished downloading, you can bookmark it by tapping the bookmark icon
next to the search and address bar.
To go to a web page
1
In your Browser, tap the text field in the search and address bar to activate the
keypad.
2
Enter a web address.
3
Tap .
To search a web page
1
Tap the search and address text field to activate the keypad.
When you open the browser again, the browser appears exactly as it did before you exited, that
is, with the same number of windows, position and zoom levels.
Navigating web pages
To select a link
•
To select a link in a web page, tap the link. The selected link is highlighted in orange,
and the web page is loaded when you release your finger.
If you select a link by mistake before releasing your finger, you can deselect it by dragging your
finger away until the link is no longer highlighted.
To go to the previous page while browsing
•
Press .
To zoom in or out on a web page
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on a web page:
•
Touch an area of the page with two fingers at once and pinch them together to zoom out,
or spread them apart to zoom in.
•
Slide your finger on the screen to reveal the zoom control. Tap the icon to zoom in, or
tap to zoom out.
•
Double-tap to zoom in on the web page, or double-tap again to zoom out.
To reload the current web page
1
Press .
2
Tap Refresh
To add a webpage shortcut to your Home screen
1
When viewing a webpage, press
2
Tap Bookmarks > Add.
3
If desired, you can edit the name and the web address. When you're done, tap
.
OK.
4
Tap and hold the bookmark to open a menu.
5
Tap Add shortcut to Home.
To share a link to the current web page
1
While browsing, press
2
Tap More > Share page.
3
Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions.
.
Managing bookmarks
Bookmarks let you access your favorite and frequently visited web pages quickly.
Depending on your network operator, some bookmarks may be preinstalled on your phone.
To bookmark a web page
1
While you are viewing a web page, press
2
Tap Bookmarks > Add.
3
If desired, you can edit the name and the web address.
4
When you're done, tap OK.
.
To bookmark a web page, you can also tap the
field.
Tap Delete bookmark to delete the selected bookmark.
To bookmark a previously visited web page
1
When the Browser is open, press
2
Tap Bookmarks.
3
Tap the History tab, or the Most visited tab, to view a list of previously visited web
pages.
4
Tap the
icon to the right of the web page you want to add as a bookmark.
.
.
Managing text and images
To find text within a web page
1
When you are viewing a web page, press .
2
Tap More > Find on page.
3
Enter your search text. Matching characters appear highlighted in green.
4
Tap the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next matching item.
5
Tap
To copy text from a webpage
1
Locate the text you want to copy.
2
Press .
3
Tap More > Select text.
4
Place your finger at the start of the text you want to select and then drag it to the
desired end point. The text you select becomes highlighted.
5
Tap the selected text to copy it.
6
To paste text into an email, text message or multimedia message, touch and hold
the text field in the relevant application and tap Paste in the menu that appears.
To save an image
1
Touch and hold the desired image until a menu appears.
2
Tap Save image.
to close the search bar.
Multiple windows
Your browser can run in up to eight different windows at the same time. You can, for
example, log in to your webmail in one window and read today's news in another. You can
easily switch from one window to another.
You can download applications and content when you browse the web using the web
browser in your phone. Usually you have to touch a download link for the desired file and
the download then starts automatically.
To view your downloaded files
1
When the Browser is open, press
2
Tap More > Downloads.
To cancel an ongoing download
1
When the Browser is open, press
2
Tap More > Downloads.
3
Mark the checkbox beside the downloading file you want to delete.
4
Tap Cancel.
.
.
Browser settings
To change your browser settings
1
When the Browser is open, press
2
Tap More > Settings.
Auto-fitting web pages
The auto-fit option makes it easier for you to read large websites with text and images, such
as news sites. For example, if you zoom in on a web page when auto-fit is enabled, the
text automatically adjusts to the new screen size. If auto-fit is disabled, you might need to
scroll sideways to read a full sentence.
Get the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to and organize music, audio books
and podcasts you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchased
and downloaded from online stores.
Install the Media Go™ application on your computer and transfer content to and from the
memory card in your phone. Media Go™ can be downloaded from
www.sonyericsson.com/support. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a
computer on page 104.
Copying media files to your memory card
Copy all your favorite media content from computer to phone and start using your phone's
entertainment features to the full. It's easy to transfer music, photos, videos and other files.
Just connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable and use one of the following
methods:
•
Use a file manager application, for example, Windows Explorer.
See To drag and drop content between phone and computer using USB cable on
page 104
•
Use the Media Go™ computer application.
See Media Go™ on page 106
See Connecting your phone to a computer on page 104 for more general information
about connecting your phone and transferring files.
Using the Walkman™ player
To play audio content
1
From your Home screen screen, tap
screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap to open the music library.
3
Tap to browse audio by artist. Tap to browse by album. Tap to browse by
playlist. Tap to browse audio by track.
Select one or more tracks that you want to delete.
5
Tap Delete.
To share a track
1
When browsing your tracks in the Walkman™ player library, touch and hold a track
title.
2
Tap Send.
3
Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions.
You can also share albums and playlists this way.
You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.
To share one or more tracks at the same time
1
When browsing your tracks in the Walkman™ player library, press
2
Tap Send several.
3
Tap one or more tracks that you want to share.
4
Tap Send.
5
Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions.
You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.
.
To recommend a track on Facebook™
1
While the track is playing in the music player, tap to show that you "Like" it on
Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field.
2
Tap Share to send the track to Facebook™. If the track is received successfully,
you will get a confirmation message from Facebook™.
Walkman™ player widget
The Walkman™ player widget is a miniature application that gives you direct access to the
Walkman™ player from your Home screen. You need to add this widget to your Home
screen before you can use it.
To add the Walkman™ player widget to your Home screen
1
From your Home screen, press
2
Tap Add > Widgets.
3
Tap
.
.
Discovering related audio content
In the Walkman™ player, you can discover audio content that is related to the artist you
are listening to by tapping the Infinite button .
When browsing or listening to music, you can search for audio content related to a particular
artist. Walkman™ player searches for and lists results from the following:
•
Find music video on YouTube™
•
Search artist info on Wikipedia
•
Search for lyrics on Google
•
Search karaoke videos on YouTube™
Karaoke
The Walkman™ player features a Karaoke function. Karaoke is a fun way of enjoying music.
When you play a song, the song lyrics are shown on the screen so that you can sing along.
You can connect a microphone and loudspeakers to share the fun with others.
The Karaoke function only works when song lyric files are available. The most common lyric
file types are .LRC and .TXT. Also, song lyric files need to have the same name as the track
file. You can create your own .LRC files easily.
To use the Karaoke function with related audio content
1
In the Walkman™ player, tap .
2
Tap to search the corresponding Karaoke video/music from YouTube™.
3
You can sing along with the Karaoke recordings.
4
To return to the Walkman™ player, press .
Playing music in random order
You can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, a playlist
you have created yourself, or an album.
To play tracks in random order
1
In the Walkman™ player, tap .
2
Tap and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a playlist.
3
Open the album or playlist by tapping its name.
4
Tap .
You can also tap
and shuffle all tracks in the list.
Playlists
The Walkman™ player automatically creates Smart playlists on the playlist tab in the
Walkman™ player library. The Walkman™ player also creates a playlist (called Most
played) of the most played songs of each artist in your audio library. You can create your
own playlists from the music on your memory card.
In addition, you can copy playlists from a computer to the memory card if you have the
Media Go™ application installed on the computer. When you connect and mount your
phone to the computer using a USB cable connection, your memory card appears in the
Media Go™ application on the computer. For more information, see Connecting yourphone to a computer on page 104.
To play smart playlists
1
In the Walkman™ player, tap
2
Tap .
3
Under Smart playlists, tap a playlist.
4
Tap a track to play it.
To play the most played songs of an artist
1
In the Walkman™ player, tap .
2
Tap and tap an artist.
3
Tap Top tracks. Up to ten tracks by the artist are displayed.
4
Tap a track to play it.
.
To create your own playlist
1
In the Walkman™ player, tap
2
To add an artist, album or a track to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the artist
or the title of the album or track to open a menu.
3
Tap Add to playlist > Create new playlist.
4
Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK. You have now created a playlist and added
an artist, an album or a track to that playlist. View your playlists by tapping
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 also purchase tracks identified by TrackID™. For best
results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area. If you have problems using this
application, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 121.
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
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap TrackID™ .
To search for track information
1
When the TrackID™ application is open, hold the phone toward the music source.
2
Tap Record. The results are shown as track info in the result screen.
3
To return to the TrackID™ start screen, press .
To view charts in TrackID™
1
When the TrackID™ application is open, tap the
chart, it is set to your own region.
2
To see charts of the most popular searches in other regions, tap
3
Select a country or region.
tab. The first time you view a
> Regions.
Using TrackID™ technology results
Track information appears after a track is recognized by a TrackID™ search. You can
choose to purchase the track, recommend it on Facebook™, find related content on the
YouTube™ service, or get more information about the track's artist.
To buy a track using TrackID™ technology
1
When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.
2
In the track information screen, tap Download.
3
Follow the instructions in your phone 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.
You can browse and listen to FM radio stations, and save them as favorites. You can listen
to the radio either through a portable handsfree or headphones, or through the speaker in
the phone. You have to connect a portable handsfree or headphones, as they work as the
antenna for the FM radio. When you open the FM radio, available channels appear
automatically. If a channel has RDS information, it appears a few seconds after you start
listening.
To start the FM radio
1
Connect a portable handsfree or a set of headphones to your phone.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scroll through the
frequency band.
You have to connect a portable handsfree or headphones, which function as an antenna.
FM radio overview
1
Move upwards to the previous favorite (available when favorites are saved)
2The tuned frequency
3Save or remove a channel as a favorite
4Move downwards to the next favorite (available when favorites are saved)
5A saved favorite channel
6Radio on/off key
7RDS (Radio Data System) information – not available in all countries/regions
8Open the TrackID™ application
Moving between radio channels
You can move between radio channels along a frequency band by:
•
Flicking up and down.
•
Dragging.
•
Tapping a channel or, if available, the RDS information (station identification).
Using your favorite radio channels
You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favorites. By using favorites
you can quickly return to a radio channel.
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favorite.
2
Tap .
To remove a channel as a favorite
1
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove as a favorite.
2
Tap .
To move between favorite channels
•
When the radio is open, tap or .
To move between favorites, you need to save at least two channels as favorites.
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 favorites you have saved are not affected by a new scan.
To start a new search for radio channels
1
When the radio is open, press .
2
Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all
available channels are displayed.
Switching between the speaker and the handsfree
You can choose to listen to the radio either through the portable handsfree or headphones,
or through the speaker in the phone.
To switch between the speaker and handsfree
1
When the radio is open, press
2
Tap Play in speaker.
3
To play the sound through the portable handsfree or headphones again, press
and tap Play in handsfree.
.
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™
Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your phone's FM radio.
To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™
1
While the song is playing on your phone's FM radio, tap .
2
A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If
successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks.
3
Press
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.
Take a photo or record a video with the camera in your phone. You can hold the camera
horizontally or vertically. Use the front camera to take self-portraits. All photos and videos
are saved automatically on the memory card. Share a photo or a video with friends, or
upload your photos and videos to a web service. Your camera is equipped with the highly
sensitive Exmor R sensor, which enables sharp photos and videos, even in low lighting
conditions.
Camera controls
1Camera key. Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos
Press the camera key halfway down to activate auto-focus.
4
When the focus frame or frames are green, press the camera key fully down.
To take a photo by tapping the screen
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
If the still camera is not selected, tap .
3
To display all settings, press .
4
Tap Capturing method and select On if it is not already selected.
5
Tap a spot on the screen. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.
Be careful not to touch , or other icons when tapping the screen to take a photo.
To take a self-portrait using the front camera
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
If the still camera is not selected, tap .
3
Tap if the front camera is not already selected.
4
To display all settings, press .
5
Tap Capturing method and select On if it is not already selected.
6
To take a photo, tap a spot on the screen. The photo is taken as soon as you release
your finger.
To use the zoom function
•
When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down to zoom in or out.
To use the still camera flash
1
When the camera is open, press .
2
Tap Flash, and select your desired flash setting.
3
Take the photo.
To view your photos
1
When the camera is open, drag the thumbnail bar to the left. The thumbnail bar is
located to the right on the screen.
2
Flick up or down to browse your photos and videos. Videos are identified by
3
Tap the photo you want to view.
4
Flick left or right to browse other photos and videos.
To delete a photo
1
When the camera is open, drag the thumbnail bar to the left to display all photos
and videos. The thumbnail bar is located on the right side of the screen.
2
Tap the photo you want to delete.
3
Press
, and then tap .
.
Face detection
You can use face detection to bring an off-center 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.
When the camera is open and Face detection is set, point the camera at your
subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is framed.
2
Tap the frame you want to select for focus. Do not tap if you want the camera to
select focus automatically.
3
Press the camera key halfway down. A green frame shows which face is in focus.
4
To take the photo, press the camera key fully down.
Smile detection
Smile detection allows you to capture a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to
five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. A green frame shows
which face is selected. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a
photo.
To turn on smile detection
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
If the still camera is not selected, tap .
3
To display all settings, press .
4
Tap Capturing mode > Smile detection.
5
Tap Smile level and select a setting.
To take a photo using smile detection
1
When the camera is open and Smile detection is set, point the camera at your
subject. Each detected face is framed (not more than five faces). The camera selects
which face to focus on. A green frame shows the face in focus.
2
The camera automatically takes the photo when the subject in focus smiles.
3
If no smile is detected, press the camera key fully down to take the photo.
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
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 appear, geotagging is turned off.
To turn on geotagging
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Press , then tap Geotagging.
3
Tap On.
4
Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.
5
Check the options you want to select under My Location.
6
After you confirm your settings, press
7
Make sure your location has been found. When
your location is available and your photo can get geotagged.
appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical
When the camera is open, press to display all settings.
2
Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position.
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled.
Still camera settings overview
Switch camera
Switch between the main and the front camera
Capturing mode
Select the way you take a photo
Normal
Scene recognition
The camera determines which scene is most suitable. A scene icon and text appears when the scene is
selected.
Smile detection
Capture 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.
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 the area within the white focus frame stays sharp.
Single autofocus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold
the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when 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, the
white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.
Continuous autofocus is off.
Macro
Auto focus for extreme closeup photos. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the camera screen,
the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the camera screen.
The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by
tapping it on the screen. Touch and hold the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when the
focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger. Face detection cannot be used for all scene
types. Continuous autofocus is on.
Infinity
Use when taking photos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the camera
may be blurred. Continuous autofocus is off.
Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch
and hold the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken
when you release your finger.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Exposure value
Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased amount
of light.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the
image 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 image you want to capture.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
White balance
The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions.
Auto
Adjust the color balance automatically to the lighting conditions.
Incandescent
Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
Fluorescent
Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting.
Daylight
Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.
Cloudy
Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Image stabilizer
When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating for
small movements of the hand.
On
The image stabilizer is turned on. Captured images take longer to save when this function is on.
Off
Take a photo with the stabilizer turned off.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Scenes
Use the Scenes feature 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 photo.
The Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually.
Portrait
Use for portrait photos. Settings are optimized to give slightly softer skin tones.
Landscape
Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects. When Landscape is selected, focus
mode is changed to Infinity.
Night scene
Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments (without the flash). Due to long exposure
time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. When Night scene is selected, focus
mode is changed to Infinity.
Night portrait
Use for portrait photos at night or in poorly lit environments (with or without the flash). Due to long exposure
time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Beach and snow
Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed photos.
Sports
Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.
Party
Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or
candlelight. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Document
Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing 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 color of eyes when taking a photo.
Resolution
Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution
requires more memory.
5MP 4:3
5 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
3MP 16:9
3 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. A high resolution widescreen format. Has a higher
resolution than full HD. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.
2MP 4:3
2 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays.
2MP 16:9
2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen
displays.
With the self timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. 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.
Capturing method
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as
you release your finger.
On
Tap an area of the screen to take a photo.
Off
You can only take a photo by pressing the camera key.
Smile level
Use the smile level function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo.
Big smile
Only take a photo when a big smile is detected.
Normal smile
Take a photo when an average smile is detected.
Faint smile
Take a photo when only a slight smile is detected.
Geotagging
Tag photos with details of where you took them
On
When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you take
them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu.
See Location services on page 107.
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 the phone is searching for your
position,
Off
When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo
Shutter sound
Select the sound that's heard when you tap the camera screen to take a photo.
appears.
Tips on using the camera
Rule of thirds
Don’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in, you
achieve a better result.
Hold it steady
Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning it
against a solid object.
By getting as close as possible to your subject, you can fill the camera screen view with
your subject.
Consider variety
Think about different angles, and move towards the subject. Take some vertical photos.
Try different positions.
Use a plain background
A plain background helps highlight your subject.
Keep your lens clean
Cell phones are used in all kinds of weather and places, and carried in pockets and bags.
This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered with fingerprints. Use a soft
cloth to clean the lens.
Using the video camera
To record a video using the camera key
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
If the video camera is not selected, tap .
3
To start recording a video, press the camera key.
4
To stop recording, press the camera key again.
To record a video by tapping the screen
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
If the video camera is not selected, tap .
3
To display all settings, press .
4
Tap Capturing method and select On if it is not already selected.
5
Tap the screen to start recording.
6
Tap the screen to stop recording.
To view your recorded videos
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Drag the thumbnail bar (on the right of the screen) to the left to view all photos and
videos.
3
Flick up or down to browse your photos and videos. Videos are identified by .
4
Tap the video you want to view.
5
Tap to play a video.
When a video is paused, you can press
To delete a recorded video
1
When the camera is open, drag the thumbnail bar (on the right of the screen) to the
left to display all photos and videos.
When the video camera is open, press to display all settings.
2
Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position.
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled.
Video camera settings overview
Switch camera
Switch between the main and the front camera
Scenes
The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using preprogrammed 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.
Portrait
Use for portrait videos. Settings are optimized to give slightly softer skin tones.
Landscape
Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects. When Landscape is selected,
focus mode is changed to Infinity.
Night mode
When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast moving objects
may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions
are good, to improve the video quality.
Beach and snow
Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed videos.
Sports
Use for videos of fast moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes 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.
Photo light
Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight
On
Off
Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor.
Focus mode
The focus setting 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 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 green frame shows which face is selected and in focus.
Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.
Infinity
Use when recording videos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the
camera may be blurred.
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.
Full Wide VGA
Full Wide VGA format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 864×480 pixels.
VGA
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels.
QVGA
Quarter VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 320x240 pixels.
Multimedia message
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 phone. 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.
Exposure value
This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value indicates
an increased amount of light.
White balance
The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions
Auto
Adjust the color balance automatically to the lighting conditions.
Incandescent
Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
Fluorescent
Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting.
Daylight
Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.
Cloudy
Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky.
Image stabilizer
When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating
for small movements of the hand
On
You can record a video with the stabilizer turned on.
Off
You can record a video with the stabilizer turned off.
Microphone
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.
Use Gallery to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your phone camera, or
to view similar content that you've downloaded or copied to the memory card. In Gallery,
you can also view photos and videos you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to
a Picasa™ web album or to the YouTube service. If you are a Facebook™ user, you can
view your Facebook™ photos in Gallery.
From Gallery, you can also share your favorite photos and videos with friends, via
Bluetooth™ wireless technology, email or messaging. And you can perform basic editing
tasks on photos and set them as wallpaper or contact pictures. It is recommended to use
the Media Go™ application to transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone.
For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 104.
To open Gallery and view your albums
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Gallery. Photos and videos on your memory card, including those
you’ve taken with the camera and those you downloaded from the web or other
locations, appear in albums. If you have a Picasa™ account associated with a
Google™ account that you’ve added to your phone, and if you have configured it to
sync with Picasa™, Gallery also displays your Picasa™ web albums.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways, mark
the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
1Tap to open the camera
2An album of the photos and videos you shot using the camera
3Peek into a stack by touching it with two fingers and spreading them apart
4Flick left or right on the screen to view more albums
Working with albums
Albums are groups of photos and videos in folders on your memory card or in Picasa™
web albums.
To open an album in Gallery
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Gallery.
3
Tap the album you want to view. The album opens displaying its photo and video
content in a chronologically ordered grid. The name of the album appears at the top
of the screen.
3Tap an arrow to scroll a screen at a time. Drag left or right to scroll rapidly.
To view photos and videos in Gallery
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Gallery.
3
Tap an album.
4
Photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Tap a photo or
video to view it. Videos are indicated by
5
In the photo viewer, 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 the phone sideways, mark
the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
To view Facebook™ photos in Gallery
1
Make sure you are signed in to Facebook™.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Gallery.
4
Tap any album showing the
.
icon. The first time you tap a Facebook™ album
your Facebook™ photos are copied to Gallery.
5
Photos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Tap a photo to view it.
6
In the photo viewer, flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the
previous photo or video.
7
Return to the main Gallery screen at any time by tapping at the top left of the
screen.
To change how the contents of an album are displayed in Gallery
1
When viewing an album in Gallery, drag the album view switch
to the
right to view the contents of the album in stacks.
2
Drag the album view switch
to the left to view the album contents in a
chronological grid.
Working with albums in Gallery
In addition to working with whole albums and with individual photos, you can select one or
more photos or videos in an album to work on them in batches, for example, to send a few
photos from an album to a friend.
To work with batches of photos or videos in Gallery
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Gallery.
3
Open the album containing the content you want to work with.
4
Press twice.
5
Check or uncheck the items you want to work with. You can uncheck all items you’ve
checked by pressing and tapping Deselect All.
6
Use the controls at the bottom of the screen to adjust the checked items. The
controls available depend on the mix of items you’ve selected.
To share an album in Gallery
1
From the main Gallery screen, press
2
Check the albums you want to share, then press.
3
Tap Share.
4
In the menu that opens, tap the application you want to use to share the selected
twice.
albums. The application that you selected opens with the photos or videos from the
selected albums or links attached to a new message.
If you are sharing an album via Gmail™ , do not delete the original of an attachment before the
message is completely sent. Otherwise, the attachment will not be sent.
To delete an album in Gallery
1
From the main Gallery screen, press twice.
2
Check or uncheck the albums you want to delete, then press .
3
Tap Delete. In the dialog that opens, tap Delete.
Working with photos
Use Gallery to view photos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, copied to your
memory card, or stored in online web albums. You can also edit the photos on your memory
card and share them with friends.
To view photos in the album
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Gallery.
3
Tap an album to open it, then tap a photo.
4
Flick left to view the next photo in the album. Flick right to view the previous photo.
To zoom a photo
•
When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, double-tap a photo, or pinch two
fingers together or spread them apart, to zoom in or out. Then drag the photo to
view different parts of it.
To watch a slideshow of your photos
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Gallery.
3
Tap an album to open it, then tap a photo and press
4
In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Slideshow.
5
Tap a photo to end the slideshow.
To rotate a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, tap the photo to view the controls.
2
Press .
3
Tap More, then tap either Rotate Left or Rotate Right. The photo is saved in the
new orientation.
When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press .
2
In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Set as > Contact picture.
3
Select the contact you want to associate with the photo.
4
Crop the photo, if required.
5
Tap Save.
To use a photo as wallpaper
1
When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press
2
In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Set as > Wallpaper.
3
Crop the photo, if required.
4
Tap Save.
.
To crop a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press .
2
In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap More > Crop.
3
To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When crop
arrows appear, drag inward to or outward from the center of the crop frame to resize
it.
4
To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of the four
corners and then drag the frame.
5
To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the
frame, then drag it to the desired position.
6
To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Save. The original uncropped
version remains on your memory card.
To share a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press if no controls are
displayed.
2
In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Share.
3
Select one of the available transfer methods.
To delete a photo
1
When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press .
2
In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Delete.
3
In the dialog that opens, tap Delete.
Viewing your photos on a map
You can view on a map the location where a photo was taken. All you have to do is set
your camera to add geographical location information. Show friends and family where you
were, or find your way back to the location another time.
To view a photo taken by the camera on a map, you must enable location detection (under
location settings in the camera settings menu) before you take the photo. You must also enable
location features under Settings > Location & security. See Location services on page 107 for
more information.
To view your photos on a map
1
When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press .
2
Tap More > Show on map.
Working with videos
Use Gallery to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or copied to
your memory card. You can also share your videos with friends, or upload them to
YouTube™.
Turn the phone to view the video in upright (portrait) or sideways (landscape)
orientation.
3
Tap the video to view the playback controls.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways, mark
the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
To pause a video
1
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
Tap .
To fast forward and rewind a video
1
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2
Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.
Alternatively, you can tap
or .
To adjust the volume of a video
•
Press the volume key.
To share a video
1
Open a Gallery album containing a video.
2
Press twice.
3
Check the video or videos you want to share.
4
Press .
5
Tap Share.
6
In the menu that opens, tap the application you want to use to share the selected
video.
You might not be able to copy, send, or transfer copyright protected items. Also, some items
might not send if the file size is too large.