Sony Ericsson Xperia Acro User Guide

BasicManual

Illustrationsand Screenshotsin ThisManual

Noteson CellPhoneUse

Contents

GettingReady

LearningtheBasics

Makingand AnsweringCalls

GlobalFunction

CharacterInput

Contacts

Mail

Camera

WebBrowser

TV(1Seg)

Applications

Viewingthe SettingMenu

Troubleshooting

Index

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the IS11S. Before using your IS11S, be sure to read the IS11S Basic Manual (this PDF manual) to ensure correct usage. After you have finished reading this manual, store this PDF manual and the printed manuals in safe places so you can retrieve them whenever you need them.

Manuals for the IS11S

There are three manuals for the IS11S: the Basic Manual, printed スタートガイド (Start guide) (Japanese) and full Instruction Manual (Japanese).

● For learning the basics:

Read the IS11S Basic Manual (this manual) or printed IS11S スタートガイド (Start guide) (Japanese).

● Instruction Manual (Japanese) application:

IS11S provides you with preinstalled "Instruction Manual" (Japanese) application for detailed descriptions.

● Downloading Manuals:

You can download following PDF manuals (Japanese), "スタートガイド (Start guide)", "設定ガイド (Setting guide)", "au oneメール設定ガイド (au one mail setting guide)" and "取扱説明書詳細版 (full Instruction Manual)" from au homepage. http://www.au.kddi.com/torisetsu/index.html

To ensure proper usage of the IS11S, be sure to read the Safety Precautions "安全上のご注意" in the Instruction Manual.

The keyword searchable au Online Manual is also available on the au homepage: http://www.au.kddi.com/manual/index.html

Illustrations and Screenshots in This Manual

Note on Illustrations

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The illustrations in this manual may look different from the actual cell phone in shape, color and typeface. The key illustrations are also simplified as shown below.

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Note on Screenshots

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The screenshots in this manual are simplified and may look different from the actual cell phone screens.

Illustrations and Screenshots in This Manual

Notes on Cell Phone Use

Cell Phone Etiquette

The cell phone always emits weak radio waves when power

Notes on Cell Phone Use

is on. Use the cell phone in an enjoyable and safe manner without forgetting to be considerate of others around you.

●

Use of cell phones is not allowed in some places.

•

Do not use the cell phone while you are driving. Doing so is both dangerous and prohibited by law.

•

Using a cell phone in an aircraft is prohibited by law. Set Airplane Mode to on and turn the cell phone power off.

●

Radio waves from cell phones may interfere with medical electrical equipment.

•

Some people close to you in crowded places such as packed trains may be using a cardiac pacemaker. Turn the cell phone off in such places.

•

Abide by the rules of hospitals and other medical institutions where it is forbidden to use or carry cell phones.

●

Be considerate of where you use the cell phone and how loudly you talk.

•

Do not make calls in theaters, museums, libraries, and other similar places. Turn power off or turn on silent mode not to disturb others around you by ringtones. Do not use the cell phone on a street where you might

• interrupt the flow of pedestrians. Move to areas where you will not inconvenience others

• on trains or in hotel lobbies. Refrain from talking in a loud voice.

•

Obtain the permission of other people before you take their photos with the cell phone's camera.

•

Do not record information with the cell phone's camera in bookstores and other locations where taking photos is not permitted.

Do Not Use the Cell Phone While Driving!

Turn off your cell phone while driving.

Do not use the cell phone while driving a car/motorcycle or riding a bicycle. It may result in a traffic accident. Using a cell phone while driving is prohibited by law. Using a cell phone while riding a bicycle may also be punishable by law.

Prohibited!

Looking at a cell phone display

• Talking on a cell phone while holding it

•

Security Code and Passwords

You can use a security code and other passwords described below. Take care not to forget your security code and passwords, because they are required for performing various operations and using subscription services.

Security Code

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①Using the Answering Service (Voice

Mail) and Call Transfer remotely from a

Usage Example

Initial Setting

Set up screen lock

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Usage

Default value None

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PIN code

Usage

Default value

fixed-line phone

②Making inquiries, applications, and

changes while using au Customer Service Center voice guidance, au web pages

The four-digit number you wrote on your subscription form

Setting/canceling screen lock

Preventing unauthorized use of au ICCard

1234

Notes on Cell Phone Use

Introduction ii

Illustrations and Screenshots in This Manual

Notes on Cell Phone Use 2

Contents

Cell Phone Etiquette ..................................................... 2

Do Not Use the Cell Phone While Driving! ................... 2

Security Code and Passwords ..................................... 3

Contents 4

Getting Ready 6

Checking the Contents of the Box ................................ 6

Names of Parts ............................................................. 7

Charging the Battery Pack............................................ 9

Turning On Power ....................................................... 10

Initial Setup ................................................................. 11

Setting Google Account .............................................. 11

Checking Your Phone Number.................................... 11

Inserting/Removing microSD Memory Card ............... 12

Learning the Basics 13

Operating the Touch Panel ......................................... 13

Operation While Using Functions ............................... 14

Viewing the Home Screen .......................................... 15

Using the Status Bar .................................................. 15

Using the Notification Panel ....................................... 17

Using the Home Screen ............................................. 17

Using the Applications Screen ................................... 18

Making and Answering Calls 21

Making a Call .............................................................. 21

Making an International Call ....................................... 21

Answering a Call ........................................................ 22

Returning a Call

(Outgoing History/Incoming History) .......................... 22

Setting the Silent Mode .............................................. 22

Setting a Ringtone ...................................................... 23

Enabling Touch Tones ................................................. 23

Adjusting the Sound Volume ...................................... 23

Global Function 24

Setting the Area .......................................................... 24

Switching Network Manually ...................................... 24

Obtaining the Latest PRL (Preferred Roaming List) ... 24 Making a Call to Outside Country You Stay

(Including Japan) ........................................................ 25

Character Input 26

Selecting Input Method ............................................... 26

Software Keyboard ..................................................... 26

Switching the Keyboard .............................................. 26

Entering Characters on the QWERTY Keyboard........ 26

Entering Characters on the 12 key Keyboard ............. 28

Entering Characters on the Japanese Syllabary

Keyboard .................................................................... 30

Contacts 31

Saving a Contact ........................................................ 31

Dialing from the Contacts ........................................... 31

Editing Contacts ......................................................... 31

Mail 32

Using C-mail ............................................................... 32

Creating and Sending C-mail Messages .................... 32

Reading Received C-mail Messages ......................... 33

Using PC-mail ............................................................ 33

Using Gmail ................................................................ 34

Camera 35

Photo Taking Tips ....................................................... 35

Setting Image Size for Photo ...................................... 35

Taking a Photo ............................................................ 36

Viewing Photos (Gallery) ............................................ 36

Web Browser 37

Viewing Sites with Web Browser ................................ 37

Displaying a Web Page............................................... 37

Moving to a Web Page ............................................... 37

Using Windows ........................................................... 37

Using Bookmarks/History ........................................... 38

TV (1Seg) 39

Initial Setup of the TV (1Seg) ..................................... 39

Watching TV (1Seg) ................................................... 39

Basic Operations ........................................................ 40

Applications 41

Using Android Market ................................................. 41

Managing Applications ............................................... 41

Viewing the Setting Menu 43

Starting the Setting Menu ........................................... 43

Troubleshooting 44

Index 46

Radio Wave Exposure and Specific

Absorption Rate (SAR) Information 49

Radio Frequency (RF) exposure and Specific Absorption

Rate (SAR) ................................................................. 50

Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use ......................... 51

FCC Statement for the USA ....................................... 54

Industry Canada Statement ....................................... 55

Declaration of Conformity for CDMA SOI11 ............... 56

End User Licence Agreement 57

About Open Source Software 58

Contents

Getting Ready

Checking the Contents of the Box

The box contains the cell phone and accessories.

IS11S (with warranty and battery pack

• Battery Pack BA750• AC Adapter EP800 (with warranty) cover)

Getting Ready

スタートガイド (Start guide) (Japanese)

• IS11Sのご利用にあたっての注意事項 (Cautions on using IS11S)

• (Japanese) 携帯電話の比吸収率などについて (Specific Absorption Rate of

• Mobile Phone, etc.) 設定ガイド (Setting guide) (Japanese)

• au oneメール設定ガイド (au one mail setting guide) (Japanese)

•

•

microSDHC card (32GB)* (Sample)

* Inserted in the IS11S when purchased.

•

Stereo Headset with Microphone (Sample)

Names of Parts

③

④

From the Front■

⑤⑥⑦

⑧

From the Back■ From the Sides■

⑪

⑨⑩①②

⑪

⑫

⑫ ⑬

⑬

⑨⑩①②

GPS/Bluetooth®/Wi-Fi antenna

Built in antenna

⑲

⑭

㉒

⑮

⑯

⑯ ⑰

⑰

⑱

*1 Do not cover the antenna area with your hand when

using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

*2 Do not cover the antenna area with your hand during a

call or when using the browser.

㉓

au IC-Card

⑳

㉔㉕㉖

or retrieve GPS information.

㉑

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① Proximity sensor Turns on or off the touch screen to prevent erroneous

operation during a call.

② Ear speaker Allows you to hear the other party's voice etc. during a

call.

③ Light sensor Adjusts screen brightness. Do not cover it with your

Getting Ready

fingers etc.

④ Display (Touch panel) ⑤ x Back key

Returns to the previous screen. ⑥ y Home key Displays home screen. ⑦ t Menu key Displays menu according to the operating conditions. ⑧ Notification LED Notifies charging condition, missed call or unread mail. ⑨ Flash/Photo light Lights to brighten an object when taking a photograph.

⑩ Camera lens ⑪ FeliCa™ mark

Hold it over card reader/writer when using Osaifu-

⑫ Infrared port Sends and receives data via infrared communication. ⑬ Whip antenna Extend it when watching TV (1Seg). It has no influence

Keitai

on calls or data communication if you extend the whip antenna when calling or using browser.

⑭ Second Microphone Reduces noise to make easy to listen.

⑮ microSD memory card slot ⑯ Battery pack cover ⑰ Battery pack ⑱ Speaker ⑲ microUSB connecting terminal ⑳ m Volume key/Zoom key ㉑ k Camera key

Hold it down for at least one second to activate Camera.

Use it as a shutter to take photos or movies.

㉒ Headset connector ㉓ p Power key/Screen lock key

Turns on/off power. Also, turns off the backlight and sets

key lock.

㉔ HDMI connector (type D) ㉕ Strap hole ㉖ Microphone

Transmits your voice to the other caller.

Charging the Battery Pack

The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery pack before using the cell phone for the first time.

Use the included AC adapter cable when charging.

• When you start charging the battery with the IS11S

• powered off, the power turns on. However, you cannot operate the au phone. Do not charge the battery in a place where the use is prohibited such as in airplane or hospital.

Charging the Battery Pack with the AC

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Adapter

Included AC adapter cable is necessary.

󱫀 Insert the microUSB cable horizontally with the

microUSB plug into the connector for microUSB cable of the IS11S.

󱫂 Insert the microUSB cable horizontally with

the USB plug the connector for USB of the AC Adapter, and insert the AC Adapter plug to the power outlet.

Notification LED of IS11S turns on and appears.

•

󱫄 When the charging is completed, remove the

microUSB plug of the microUSB cable from the IS11S.

engraved side facing down

engraved side facing up into

󱫆 Remove the AC Adapter from the power outlet.

Charging the Battery Pack with a PC

■

Included microUSB cable is necessary. Check the connecting direction to connect correctly. Wrong connection may cause damage.

󱫀 Insert the microUSB cable horizontally with the

microUSB plug into the connector for microUSB cable of the IS11S.

engraved side facing down

󱫂 Insert the USB plug of the microUSB cable into

the USB port of a PC.

Notification LED of IS11S turns on and appears.

• When a confirmation screen for installation of PC

• Companion software appears on the IS11S, tap Skip. When a screen for new hardware detection etc.

• appears on the PC, select Cancel.

󱫄 When the charging is completed, remove the

microUSB plug of the microUSB cable from the IS11S.

Getting Ready

󱫆 Remove the USB plug of the microUSB cable

from the USB port of the PC.

microUSB plug

Notification LED

Getting Ready

AC Adapter

USB plug

microUSB cable

Turning On Power

󱫀 p (hold down for at least one second)

The key unlock screen appears. Deactivate the key

• lock.

Turning Off Power

■

󱫀 p (hold down for at least one second) 󱫂 Power Off →OK

Setting Key Lock

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If the key lock is set, the screen light turns off to avoid erroneous operations of touch screen or buttons. The IS11S keys are locked with turning the screen light off after the specified time duration.

󱫀 While the screen is displayed, p.

There is no function to deactivate the key lock.

•

Unlocking Key Lock

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A key unlock screen appears when turning the power on or the backlight on by pressing p/y.

󱫀 Drag to .

Initial Setup

The first time IS11S turns ON, the initial setting screen appears automatically. After setting the display language, "Setup guide" appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to set each function.

󱫀 English (United States) →

You can check the operations of main functions and

• initial settings.

󱫂 Next

Ta p Change to change Date & time.

•

󱫄 Next

Ta p Vie w to check how to use the keyboard.

•

󱫆 Next

Ta p Vie w to check how to use the application

• Timescape™.

󱫈 Next

Ta p Set up to set up services you want to use.

• You can set up the services afterward in the following

• procedure: From the Home screen, tap guide or from the settings screen, select each item.

󱫊 Next →Finish

(Next)

→ Setup

Setting Google Account

You can create a Google account on the IS11S and use Google services. Google account setup screen appears such as when launching a software that requires a Google account for the first time. You can also display it from Setup guide.

󱫀 Google account setup screen → Next 󱫂 Create/Sign in

If you already have a Google account, tap login, enter

• user name and password and tap login. If you have no Google account, tap Create and register an account following the onscreen instructions.

Checking Your Phone Number

Your phone number appears at the top of the contact list. You can edit your contact information such as a name, mail address, etc.

󱫀 From the Home screen, → Contacts 󱫂 Tap [XXX-XXXX-XXXX] (Myself) at the top of the

contact list.

󱫄 Edit 󱫆 Done

Getting Ready

Inserting/Removing microSD Memory Card

You can save, move or copy data by inserting micoSD memory card (including microSDHC) into the IS11S. And you can copy contacts etc. to microSD memory card.

A microSDHC memory card (32GB) (sample) is

•

Getting Ready

inserted in the IS11S when purchased. When a microSD card is not inserted, camera

• functions, playing, downloading music or videos or infrared communication are not available.

Installing microSD Memory Card

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󱫀 Turn the IS11S off, put your tip of thumb (nail)

into the groove, and hold the battery pack cover up to remove.

󱫂 Check the orientation of microSD memory

card, and insert it slowly straight until it clicks.

Insert a microSD memory card, with the metal contact

• side facing up. Make sure that you hear it click and lock in place. Note that microSD memory card may pop up if you release your finger before locked.

󱫄 Check the direction of the battery pack cover

and attach to the cell phone body, press each tab to close it firmly.

Removing microSD Memory Card

■

When removing the microSD memory card, be sure to unmount first.

󱫀 From the Home screen, t → Settings →

Storage → Unmount SD card

appears in the status bar when unmounted.

•

󱫂 Turn the IS11S off, put your tip of thumb (nail)

into the groove, and hold the battery pack cover up to remove.

󱫄 Insert the microSD memory card straight into

the slot all the way until it clicks.

If you hear a click, pull your finger back while touching

• the microSD memory card. Keep touching the microSD memory card because it pops out a little. Be careful that it may pop out strongly if you press it hard and release your finger.

󱫆 Pull out microSD memory card slowly.

Slowly pull it out straight.

• If the microSD memory card does not pop out, gently

• draw it out with your fingers to remove. Do not pull out microSD memory card forcibly. May

• cause data loss or malfunction.

󱫈 Check the direction of the battery pack cover

and attach to the cell phone body, press each tab to close it firmly.

Learning the Basics

Operating the Touch Panel

The display of the IS11S is a touch panel. You can operate the IS11S by directly touching the screen.

Touch panel is designed for being touched lightly with

• fingers. Do not push it forcibly with a finger or press it with sharp objects (nail, ballpoint pen, pin, etc.). Touching the touch panel may not work in the following

• cases. Note that it may cause malfunction.

- Operation with gloved hands

- Operation with a fingernail or foreign object on the

screen

- Operation with protective sheet or seal on the screen

- Operation with wet hands

- Operation when waterdrop attached on the touch panel

Basic Operations

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Tap/Double Tap

Tap: Gently touch a screen and then immediately release your finger. Double tap: Tap the same position twice.

Long Touch

Keep touching an item of key.

Slide

While your finger is gently touching the screen, trace it to the desired direction to move over.

Pinch

Touch the screen with two fingers and widen (pinchout) or narrow (pinch-in) the fingers' distance.

Flick

Operate the screen by quickly moving (flicking) your finger up, down, right, or left.

Move the finger slowly

• in the beginning, then flick away in the end.

Drag

Keep touching an item or icon, trace it to the desired direction to move.

Learning the Basics

Operation While Using Functions

Frequently used operations for IS11S are described in this section.

Selecting an Item

■

You can directly tap the screen to select a displayed item or icon.

Displaying the Menu

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Learning the Basics

Menu options can be displayed by pressing the menu key (t), or long-touching an entry field or item. Example: Pressing t in the contact list screen

Example: Long-touching a contact in the contact list screen

Long-touch

a contact

Viewing the Home Screen

Display indicators inform you of mail arrival, current settings, etc. The Home screen consists of five screens, the center screen and two for each side. The center screen is the default screen to operate the cell phone. Pressing y returns to the Home screen at any time.

A B C D F G KE

H I G J G

① Widget: Music player ② Widget: Photos and videos ③ Widget: Search ④ Current position of the Home screen

Indicates which screen of the five Home screens you are

in.

⑤ Widget: Timescape™ ⑥ Wallpaper ⑦ Shortcuts (applications)

⑧ Media folders (Music, Gallery, FM radio and 1Seg) ⑨ Widget: Media shortcuts ⑩ Application keys ⑪ Widget: Digital clock

Using the Status Bar

The status bar is located at the top of the IS11S screen. Notification icons which inform missed calls, new arrival mail, operations in progress, etc. appear on the left of the status bar, and status icons which indicate the status of the IS11S appear on the right.

Main Notification Icons

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Icon Overview

Missed call

Calling

New PC mail message

New Gmail message

New C-mail/Answering memo for Answering Service (Voice Mail)

Problem with C-mail message delivery

Receiving/Downloading data

Sending/uploading data

Learning the Basics

Icon Overview

Learning the Basics

Main Status Icons

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Icon Overview

Bluetooth® function connection request notification

Upcoming calendar event

Playing a track

1Seg activated

Infrared communication in progress

Osaifu-Keitai® is locked.

USB is connected.

Software update notification or updating software

microSD memory card unmounted, ready

to be removed (reading and writing unavailable)/

microSD memory card removed

Time

Alarm set

Battery level

100%/ Charging

Strength of radio wave

Level 4/ No signal

Icon Overview

3G data communication status

•

Notification LED informs charging prompt, battery level while charging, missed calls, mail arrival, etc. by turning on or flashing.

Status Description

Red

Orange

Green

3G available/ Sending and

downloading 3G data

Silent Mode (Vibration) set

During a call using hands-free (speaker on)

Connecting to Wi-Fi/

Wi-Fi using AutoIP function

Using Bluetooth

Bluetooth® function on/ Connecting to

Bluetooth

GPS positioning in progress

During Data synchronization

Airplane mode is activated.

au IC card is locked or not inserted.

The battery is charging when the remaining battery level is less than 10 %.

The battery is charging when the remaining battery level is 10 %-90 %.

The battery is charging when the remaining battery level is 90 % or more.

compatible device

Connecting to

Status Description

Flashing

red

Flashing

green

Flashing

white

The battery level is not enough for activating the cell phone for turning on.

While backlight is off, missed calls/New email messages exist.

A call is received.

Using the Notification Panel

Notification icons are displayed in the Notification panel. You can check details of notification icons or start corresponding applications.

󱫀 Slide the status bar downward.

Notification panel

Ta p Dismiss all to delete notifications.•

Using the Home Screen

You can change the wallpaper, add, delete, or move application shortcuts, widgets, folders from the Home screen.

󱫀 From the Home screen, t 󱫂

Add

Wallpaper

Shortcuts

Widgets

Folder

Wallpapers

Gallery

Live wallpapers

Sony Ericsson wallpapers

Add shortcuts of applications or bookmarks.

Add widgets.

Add folders. Folder names can be changed.

Change wallpaper of IS11S.

Select an image from an album in the Gallery to set wallpaper.

Select a preinstalled live wallpaper to set wallpaper.

•

You can also download and add live wallpapers from a website.

Select a preinstalled image to set wallpaper.

Learning the Basics

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Acro User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Illustrations and Screenshots in This Manual

Notes on Cell Phone Use

Cell Phone Etiquette

Do Not Use the Cell Phone While Driving!

Security Code and Passwords

Contents

Getting Ready

Checking the Contents of the Box

Names of Parts

Charging the Battery Pack

Turning On Power

Initial Setup

Setting Google Account

Checking Your Phone Number

Inserting/Removing microSD Memory Card

Learning the Basics

Operating the Touch Panel

Operation While Using Functions

Viewing the Home Screen

Using the Status Bar

Using the Notification Panel

Using the Home Screen