This is the Xperia™ E3 User guide for the Android™ 4.4 software version. If you're not
sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings
menu. For more information about software updates, see
on page 107.
To check the current software version of your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before
using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.
To remove the back cover
•Insert a fingernail into the gap (as shown in the illustration) and lift up the cover.
•Remove the battery cover, then insert the micro SIM card into its slot with the
gold-colored contacts facing down.
You must use a micro SIM card for your phone to work correctly. Some standard-size SIM
cards allow you to detach an integrated micro SIM card. Once you detach the micro SIM card
from the standard-size SIM card, you cannot reattach it and use the standard-size SIM card
again. If you do not have a micro SIM card, or if your current SIM card does not contain a
detachable micro SIM card, contact your service provider for information on how to collect or
exchange your SIM card.
To insert a memory card
1Remove the back cover.
2Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-colored contacts
facing down.
To attach the back cover
1Place the back cover over the back of the device, then press down on the bottom
corners to lock them into place.
2Moving from bottom to top, press down the sides of the cover until the cover
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalize your device. For example, if you have
a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up
straightaway. And you can download Internet settings.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu.
To turn on the device
Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for
the first time.
1Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap
.
3Wait a while for the device to start.
To turn off the device
1Press and hold down the power key
until the options menu opens.
2In the options menu, tap Power off.
3Tap OK.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™.
A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you
purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and Google Play™—the
online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these
services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory
if you want to:
•Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•Synchronize email, contacts, and the calendar.
•Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
www.sonymobile.com/support
.
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
2Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at
The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device
while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance in
Battery and power management
To charge your device
1Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the
USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging begins.
4When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling
it straight outward. Make sure not to bend the connector.
on page 108.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
GreenThe battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing redThe battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
OrangeThe battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
•Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
Locking and unlocking the screen
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the
touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe
lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe in any direction from the middle of
the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of
locks. See
To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
Screen lock
on the 36 page.
To unlock the screen
•Place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down.
To lock the screen
•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on
a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
represented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen. The highlighted dot
shows the pane that you are currently in.
To go to the Home screen
•Press .
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and
delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen
pane.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap .
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap
.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications
that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1From your Home screen, tap
2Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
•Flick left or right to find the application, then tap the application.
To open the Application screen menu
•When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
To move an application on the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2Make sure Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the screen
vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
To search for an application from the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2Tap Search apps.
3Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites bar, the
quick launch apps feature, and the recently used applications window, which lets you
switch easily between all recently used applications. Some applications are closed when
you press
application is paused or runs in the background, you can continue where you left off the
next time you open the application.
to exit while others continue to run in the background or pause. If the
1
Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2Favorites bar – Open a shortcut for applications or widgets
3Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the small apps bar
4Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen
5Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
You can set up your device so that a selected application launches when you shake it.
You can use this quick launch function for an application that you need to use quickly or
frequently, for example, the phone dialer or a social networking service.
To use the quick launch function
1Press and hold down the power key , then shake the device.
2When the pre-selected application opens, release the power key.
To set up the quick launch function
1From your Homescreen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Motion > Shake to start app.
3Select an application, then tap Done.
.
Small apps
A small app is a shortcut used for applications and widgets. You can get quick access to
the small apps at any time using the favorites bar. A small app only takes up a small area
of your screen, so you can interact with a small app and another application at the same
time on the same screen. For example, you can have a web page open and then open
the Calculator small app on top of it and perform calculations. You can download more
small apps from Google Play™.
To open a small app
1To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2Tap the small app that you want to open.
1From the small apps bar, tap , then tap and tap .
2Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions
to download it and complete the installation.
To move a small app
•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then move it to the desired location.
To minimize a small app
•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
To rearrange the small apps in the small apps bar
•Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the small apps bar
•Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to
To restore a previously removed small app
1Open the small apps bar, then tap .
2Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the small apps
bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1To make the small apps bar appear, press
2Tap > > .
3Select a widget.
4Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
.
.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also
function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather
information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather
application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.
To add a widget to the Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
1Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a
highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To move a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to the new location.
To delete a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
.
to
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
1
Access a folder containing applications
2Access an application using a shortcut
To add a shortcut to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and
the customization menu appears.
2In the customization menu, tap Apps.
3Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap
available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow
you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
Shortcuts and then select an application from the list
To move an item on the Home screen
•Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Homescreen
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to
.
To create a folder on the Home screen
•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device
vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1Tap the folder to open it.
2Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and themes
You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different
themes. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
To change the wallpaper for the lockscreen
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Lock screen.
3Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots
you take are automatically saved in Album.
To take a screenshot
1Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2Tap
You can also take the screenshot by pressing the power key and volume down key at the
same time until you hear a clicking sound.
•Drag the status bar downward, touch to view your screenshot.
You can also view your screenshot by tapping the Album application from the Home screen.
Status and notifications
The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar
notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information such as
battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open the
Notification panel and handle your notifications.
To open or close the Notification panel
To take action on a notification
•Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
•Tap Clear.
Notification light
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.
Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos.
Optimize settings to suit your own requirements.
Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist,
album, and other info.
Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.
Use the Support application to access user support in the device. For example,
you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.
Download and install new applications and updates.
Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games,
music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start
downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet
connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.
To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be
available in all countries or regions.
To download an application from Google Play™
1Find and tap Play Store.
2Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search
function.
3Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Apps.
Downloading applications from other sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™, you
can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant
download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download
applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions
or concerns.
To allow the download of applications from other sources
1Find and tap Settings > Security.
2Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.
3Tap OK.
Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device in
order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.
You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application
under Settings > Apps.
The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most
markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link
to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.
To browse with Google Chrome™
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap
3If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a
Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
4Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go
on the keyboard.
.
.
1
Go to the homepage
2Search and address field
3Refresh the page
4Access browser tabs
5View help and options
6Go back a page in the browser history
Internet and MMS settings
To send multimedia messages, or to access the Internet when there is no available WiFi® network, you must have a working mobile data connection with the correct Internet
and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings. Here are some tips:
•For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and MMS settings come pre-installed
on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send multimedia messages
right away.
•In some cases, you get the option to download Internet and MMS settings the first time
you turn on your device when a SIM card is inserted. It is also possible to download
these settings later from the Settings menu.
•You can manually add, change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at
any time. Contact your network operator for detailed information.
•If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is not
working, even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded
successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support/
for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues.
To download Internet and MMS settings
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Internet settings.
3Tap Accept. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully,
appears in
the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically.
If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your mobile
network. Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window and then
try again.
To check whether mobile data is turned on or off
1From your Home screen, tap
.
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3Check whether the Mobile data traffic checkbox is marked or not.
To add Internet and MMS settings manually
1From your Home screen, tap
.
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3Tap Access Point Names >
.
4Tap Name and enter a name as desired.
5Tap APN and enter the access point name.
6Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is
required, contact your network operator for more details.
7When you're done, tap
, then tap Save.
To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3Tap Access Point Names.
4To view more details, tap any of the available items.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button .
To delete all Internet and MMS settings
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3Tap Access Point Names, then tap
.
4Tap Reset to default. All Internet and MMS settings are deleted.
Wi-Fi®
Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive
emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device remembers the
network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access.
Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.
The signal strength of Wi-Fi® networks can differ. Moving closer to the Wi-Fi® access
point increases the signal strength.
Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:
•Open networks are indicated by
•Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not
broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually
to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.
1Find and tap Settings.
2Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings.
3Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
4Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant
password.
To search for new available networks, tap , and then tap Scan.
is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
1From your Home screen, tap
.
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Tap
.
4Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6If required, enter a password.
7To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show
advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
8Tap Save.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.
Increasing Wi-Fi® signal strength
There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi-Fi® signal:
•Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi® access point.
•Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.
•Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the
illustration).
Wi-Fi® settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks
available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also
enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a cellular data
connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a cellular data
connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to
switch from Wi-Fi® to cellular data.
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications
1Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3Press
.
4Tap Advanced.
5Mark the Network notification checkbox.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
1Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
2Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
1Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
2Press
.
3Tap Advanced.
4Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
5Select an option.
Sharing your mobile data connection
You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB
cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your device's data
connection with up to eight other devices at once by turning your device into a portable
Wi-Fi® hotspot. When your device's mobile data connection is successfully shared, the
sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to surf the Internet,
download applications, or send and receive emails.
You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go
to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3From your Home screen, tap
.
4Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
5Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted.
is displayed in the
status bar once you are connected.
6To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or
disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1From your Home screen, tap
.
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
6Tap Save.
7Tap
8If prompted, tap OK to confirm.
and mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.
appears in the status bar once the portable Wi-
Fi® hotspot is active.
9To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Portable Wi-Fi
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4Enter the Network name (SSID) for the network.
5To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6If required, enter a password.
7Tap Save.
Controlling data usage
You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your
mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can view the
amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile
data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional
charges.
Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot
guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
To turn cellular data traffic on or off
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic accordingly to turn cellular data traffic on
or off.
When cellular data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®
connections.
To set a data usage warning
1Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
2From your Home screen, tap
.
3Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receive a
warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.
To set a cellular data usage limit
1Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
2From your Home screen, tap
.
3Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.
5To set the cellular data usage limit, drag the corresponding line to the desired
value.
Once your cellular data usage reaches the set limit, cellular data traffic on your device gets
turned off automatically.
To control the cellular data usage of individual applications
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3Find and tap the desired application.
4Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.
5To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap View app
settings and make the desired changes.
The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data
usage settings.
To view data transferred via Wi-Fi®
1Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
2Tap
, then mark the Show Wi-Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked.
Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which
mobile networks are available where you are. You can also manually set your device to
use a particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.
To select a network mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3Tap Network Mode.
4Select a network mode.
To select another network manually
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.
3Tap Search mode > Manual.
4Select a network.
If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you
move out of range of the manually selected network.
To activate automatic network selection
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.
3Tap Search mode > Automatic.
.
Virtual private networks (VPNs)
Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access
resources inside a secured local network from a public 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 traveling.
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 on your device. For
detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, please
contact the network administrator of your company or organization.
To add a virtual private network
1Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
2Tap
3Select the type of VPN to add.
4Enter your VPN settings.
5Tap Save.
1Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
2In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to.
3Enter the required information.
4Tap Connect.
1Drag the status bar downwards.
2Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information
from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange
ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™, and Twitter™. You can synchronize data
automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can
synchronize each account manually.
To set up an online account for synchronization
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap Settings > Add account, then select the account you want to add.
3Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an
account.
To activate the auto-sync function
1From your Home screen, tap
2Drag the slider beside Auto-sync to the right.
To synchronize manually with an online account
1From your Home screen, tap
2Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account you
want to synchronize with. A list of items that can be synchronized with the
account appears .
3Mark the items you want to synchronize.
4Tap
, then tap Sync now.
.
> Settings.
> Settings.
To remove an online account
1From your Home screen, tap
2Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account you
want to remove.
3Tap
4Tap Remove account again to confirm.
, then tap Remove account.
> Settings.
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access your corporate email
messages, calendar appointments, and contacts directly on your device. After setup,
you can find your information in the Email, Calendar, and Contacts applications.
To set up an EAS account for synchronization
1Make sure you have your domain and server details, provided by your corporate
network administrator, available.
2From your Home screen, tap
3Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.
4Enter your corporate email address and password.
5Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure
occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then
tap Next.
6Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.
7Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and
calendar entries.
8If desired, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to
control certain security features on your device. For example, you can allow your
corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption.
9When the setup is done, enter a name for the corporate account.
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When you change the login password for an EAS account on your computer, you have to log
in again to the EAS account on your device.
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Tap Email, then tap .
3Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS
account as desired.
To set a synchronization interval for an EAS account
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Tap Email, then tap .
3Tap Settings and select an EAS account.
4Tap Account check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option.
To remove an EAS account
1From your Home screen, tap
> Settings.
2Under Accounts, tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account you
want to remove.
3Tap
, then tap Remove account.
4Tap Remove account again to confirm.
Synchronizing with Outlook using a computer
You can use the Calendar and Contacts applications within the PC Companion and the
Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs to synchronize your device with the calendar
and contacts from your Outlook account.
For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application on an Apple® Mac® computer, see
Computer tools
on the 106 page.
To synchronize with your Outlook contacts using a computer
1Be sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony
Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
2Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application.
3Click Start to start the
Contacts
and
Contacts Sync
applications and follow the
on-screen instructions to synchronize your device with your Outlook contacts.
To synchronize with your Outlook calendar using a computer
1Be sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony
Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
2Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application.
3Click Start to start the
Calendar
and
Calendar Sync
applications and follow the
on-screen instructions to synchronize your device with your Outlook calendar.
View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is
accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel.
To open the device settings menu from the Application screen
•Tap Settings.
To open the Quick settings panel
•Using two fingers, drag the status bar downward.
To select which settings to display on the Quick settings panel
1Using two fingers, drag the status bar downward, then tap Edit.
2Select the quick settings you want to display.
To rearrange the Quick settings panel
1Using two fingers, drag the status bar downward, then tap Edit.
2Touch and hold
Sound, ringtone, and volume
You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for
music and video playback. You can also set your device to silent mode so that it doesn't
ring when you're in a meeting.
beside a quick setting, then move it to the desired position.
To adjust the ringtone volume with the volume key
•Press the volume key up or down.
To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key
•When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.
To set your device to vibrate mode
•Press the volume key down until
To set your device to silent mode
1Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and
bar.
2Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar.
To set your device to vibrate and ring mode
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox.
To set a ringtone
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.
3Select a ringtone.
4Tap Done.
appears in the status bar.
appears in the status
.
.
To select the notification sound
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound.
3Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.
4Tap Done.
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3Mark the Dialpad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.
SIM card protection
You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal
Identity Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is
protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your
device.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts
allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal
Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network
operator.
To lock or unlock a SIM card
1From the Homescreen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3Mark or unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox.
4Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To change the SIM card PIN
1Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
2Tap Change SIM PIN.
3Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
4Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
5Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
.
To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
1Enter the PUK code and tap
.
2Enter a new PIN code and tap .
3Re-enter the new PIN code and tap
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator
to get a new SIM card.
.
Screen settings
To adjust the screen brightness
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.
3Unmark the Adapt to lighting conditions checkbox if it is marked.
4Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance.
To set the screen to vibrate on touch
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft
keys and certain applications.
To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.
3Select an option.
.
.
To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key
There are several ways to lock the screen. The security level of each lock type is listed
below in order of weakest to strongest:
•Swipe – no protection, but you have quick access to the Homescreen
•Face Unlock – unlocks your device when you look at it
•Unlock pattern – draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device
•Unlock PIN – enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device
•Unlock password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password. If you
forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and
messages.
To set up the Face Unlock feature
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your device to capture a photo of
your face.
3After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue.
4Select a backup unlock method and follow the instructions in the device to
complete the setup.
For best results, capture your face in an indoor area that is well lit but not too bright, and hold
the device at eye level.
To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature
1Activate the screen.
2Look at your device from the same angle you used to capture your Face Unlock
photo.
> Settings > Security > Screen lock.
If the Face Unlock feature fails to recognize your face, you must use the backup unlock
method to unlock the screen.
To create a screen lock pattern
1From your Homescreen, tap
.
2Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.
3Follow the instructions on your device.
If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must
wait 30 seconds and then try again.
To change the screen lock pattern
1Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock.
2Draw your screen unlock pattern.
3Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device.
To create a screen unlock PIN
1From your Home screen, tap
> Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.
2Enter a numeric PIN.
3If necessary, tap
to minimize the keyboard.
4Tap Continue.
5Re-enter and confirm your PIN.
6If necessary, tap
1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password.
2Enter a password.
3If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.
4Tap Continue.
5Re-enter and confirm your password.
6If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.
7Tap OK.
To change screen lock type
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
3Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type.
Language settings
You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. You
can also change the writing language for text input. See
on page 41.
To change the language
1Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.
2Select an option.
3Tap OK.
Keyboard settings
If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap
the text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the
language you want.
. Then select
Date and time
You can change the date and time on your device.
To set the date manually
1Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
2Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.
3Tap Set date.
4Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.
5Tap Set.
To set the time manually
1Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
2Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.
3Tap Set time.
4Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.
5If applicable, scroll up to change AM to PM, or vice versa.
6Tap Set.
To set the time zone
1Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
2Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.
3Tap Select time zone.
4Select an option.
Enhancing the sound output
You can enhance the sound output that comes from the speakers in your device using
features such as Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™ technology.
Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality
coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound.
To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3Mark the Clear Phase™ checkbox.
The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication
applications.
Using xLOUD™ technology
Use xLOUD™ audio filter technology from Sony to enhance the speaker volume without
sacrificing quality. Get a more dynamic sound as you listen to your favorite songs.
To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.
The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications.
You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter
individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to
letter to form words.
You can select up to three languages for text input. The keyboard detects the language
that you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type. Some
applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically, for example, email and text
messaging applications.
1
Delete a character before the cursor.
2 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.
3 Enter a space.
4 Personalize your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized.
5
Display numbers and symbols. For even more symbols, tap .
6
Switch between lower-case , upper-case and caps . For some languages, this key is used to
access extra characters in the language.
To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text
•Tap a text entry field.
To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation
•When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn the device sideways.
You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation.
To enter text character by character
1To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
2To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a
list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é," touch
and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on
the keyboard, drag to and select "é."
To enter a period
•After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar.
To enter text using the Gesture input function
1When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to
trace the word that you want to write.
2After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears
based on the letters that you have traced.
3If the word that you want does not appear, tap
to see other options and select
accordingly. If the desired option does not appear, delete the entire word and
trace it again, or enter the word by tapping each letter individually.
1When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings> Text input settings.
3To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the Gesture
input checkbox.
To use the one-handed keyboard
1Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap .
2Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard.
3To move the one-handed keyboard to the left or right side of the screen, tap or
accordingly.
To return to using the full on-screen keyboard, tap .
Entering text using voice input
When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words.
Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology
from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.
To enable voice input
1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.
4Tap
to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screen
keyboard.
.
To enter text using voice input
1Open the on-screen keyboard.
2Tap
3When you're done, tap
. When appears, speak to enter text.
again. The suggested text appears.
4Edit the text manually if necessary.
To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually, tap .
Editing text
You can select, cut, copy, and paste text as you write. You can access the editing tools
by double-tapping the entered text. The editing tools then become available via an
application bar.
Application bar
1Close the application bar
2Select all text
3Cut text
4Copy text
5Paste text
only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard.
1Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by
tabs on both sides.
2Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text.
To edit text
1Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar
appear.
2Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application bar to
make your desired changes.
Keyboard settings
You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard, such as writing language and
automatic correction.
To access the on-screen keyboard settings
1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired.
3To add a writing language for text input, tap Writing languages and mark the
relevant checkboxes.
4Tap OK to confirm.
To display the Smiley key
1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Symbols and smileys.
3Mark the Smiley key checkbox.
You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in
your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also
use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs.
To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat
application on your device. See
Instant messaging and video chat
on the 58 page.
1Open your contacts list
2View your call log entries
3View your favorite contacts
4View all contact groups saved to your device
5Delete number
6Dial pad
7View more options
8Call button
9Hide or show the dialer
To make a call by dialing
1From your Home screen, tap
.
2Find and tap Phone.
3Enter the number of the recipient and tap
.
To make a call using smart dial
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Phone.
3Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you
want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches
appears.
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Phone.
3Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.
4Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros) and phone number,
then tap
To add a direct dial number to your Homescreen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and
the customization menu appears.
2In the customization menu, tap Apps > Shortcuts.
3Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial.
4Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number.
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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
1From the Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Additional settings > Caller ID.
.
Receiving calls
To answer a call
To decline a call
To mute the ringtone for an incoming call
•When you receive the call, press the volume key.
Using the answering machine
You can use the answering machine application in your device to answer calls when you
are busy or miss a call. You can enable the automatic answering function and determine
how many seconds to wait before the calls get answered automatically. You can also
manually route calls to the answering machine when you are too busy to answer them.
And you can access messages left on your answering machine directly from your device.
Before using the answering machine, you must record a greeting message.
To reject a call with the answering machine
•When an incoming call arrives, drag Response options upward, then select
Reject with Answering Machine.
To record a greeting message for the answering machine
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Answering Machine > Greetings.
3Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions.
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Answering Machine.
3Mark the Answering Machine checkbox.
If you don't set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls, the default value is used.
To set a time delay for automatic answering
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Answering Machine.
3Tap Pick up after.
4Adjust the time by scrolling up and down.
5Tap Done.
To listen to messages on the answering machine
1From your Home screen, tap
.
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Answering Machine > Messages.
3Select the voice message you want to listen to.
You can also listen to answering machine messages directly from the call log by tapping .
Rejecting a call with a text message
You can reject a call with a text message. When you reject a call with such a message,
the message is automatically sent to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation
with the contact.
You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or you
can create a new message. You can also create you own personalized messages by
editing the predefined ones.
To reject a call with a text message
1When an incoming call arrives, drag Response options upward, then tap Reject
with message.
2Select a predefined message or tap
and write a new message.
To reject a second call with a text message
1When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Response options upward,
then tap Reject with message.
2Select a predefined message or tap
and write a new message.
To edit the text message used to reject a call
1From your Home screen, tap
.
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Reject call with message.
3Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.
4Tap OK.
3Put the current call on hold or retrieve the call
4Enter numbers during a call
5Mute the microphone during a call
6End a call
To change the ear speaker volume during a call
•Press the volume key up or down.
To activate the screen during a call
•Briefly press
.
Using the call log
In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls and dialed calls .
To view your missed calls
1When you have missed a call,
downwards.
2Tap Missed call.
To call a number from your call log
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.
3To call a number directly, tap the number. To edit a number before calling, touch
and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.
You can also call a number by tapping
To add a number from the call log to your contacts
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.
3Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts.
4Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.
5Edit the contact details and tap Done.
appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar
.
> Call back.
To hide the call log
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Phone.
3Tap
You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering
service.
To forward calls
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Call.
3Tap Call Forwarding and select an option.
4Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Enable.
To turn off call forwarding
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Call Forwarding.
3Select an option, then tap Disable.
.
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Restricting calls
You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you have
received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of Fixed Dialing
Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls. If you want to block a certain number, visit
and download applications from Google Play™ which support this function.
To block incoming or outgoing calls
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Call.
3Tap Call blocking, and select an option.
4Enter the password and tap Enable.
.
When you set up call blocking for the first time, you need to enter a password to activate the
call blocking function. You must use this same password later if you want to edit call blocking
settings.
To enable or disable fixed dialing
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers.
3Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing.
4Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.
To access the list of accepted call recipients
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing numbers.
To change the SIM card PIN2
1From the Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Call.
3Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2.
4Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
5Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
6Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.
.
.
Multiple calls
If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it
is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.
To activate or deactivate call waiting
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Additional settings.
3To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.
To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold
•When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right.
To reject a second call
•When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left.
To make a second call
1During an ongoing call, tap
2Enter the number of the recipient and tap
To switch between multiple calls
•To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap Switch to this call.
.
. The first call is put on hold.
Conference calls
With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more
people.
For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact
your network operator.
To make a conference call
1During an ongoing call, tap .
2Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on
hold.
3Tap
4Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.
to add the second participant to the conference call.
To have a private conversation with a conference call participant
1During an ongoing conference call, tap {0} participants.
2Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talk privately.
3To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap
To release a participant from a conference call
1During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of
participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants.
2Tap
•During the conference call, tap End conference call.
next to the participant you want to release.
To end a conference call
.
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 set up voicemail
1From the Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Call > Voicemail >Voicemail settings > Voicemail
number.
3Enter your voicemail number.
4Tap OK.
.
To call your voicemail service
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Phone.
3Touch and hold 1.
Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You
can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without
a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network.
To make an emergency call
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and Tap Phone.
3Enter the emergency number and tap . 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
1From the lock screen, tap Emergency call.
2Enter the emergency number and tap
There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. Find out more about
choosing a transfer method at
www.sonymobile.com/support
Transferring contacts using a computer
Xperia™ Transfer is an application within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for
Mac computer programs that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and
transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer supports several device brands,
including iPhone, Samsung, HTC, BlackBerry, LG, and Nokia.
You need:
•An Internet-connected computer.
•A USB cable for your old device.
•A USB cable for your new Android™ device.
•Your old device.
•Your new Android™ device.
To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer
1Be sure that PC Companion is installed on the PC or that Sony Bridge for Mac is
installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
2Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application, then
Xperia™ Transfer
click
and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.
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Transferring contacts using an online account
If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account, for
example, Google Sync™, Facebook™, or Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, you can
transfer your contacts to your new device using that account.
To synchronize contacts to your new device using a synchronization account
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with, then tap > Sync
now.
You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with
it.
, then tap .
Other methods for transferring contacts
There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new
device. For example, you can copy contacts to a memory card, use Bluetooth
technology, or save contacts to a SIM card. For more specific information about
transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.
To import contacts from a memory card
1From your Home screen, tap
2Press
3Select the file that you want to import.
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap .
3If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are
adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add
this contact to. Alternatively, tap Phone contact if you only want to use and save
this contact on your device.
4Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5When you are done, tap Done.
After you select a synchronization account in step 3, that account will show as the default
account offered the next time you add a contact. When you save a contact to a particular
account, that account will show as the default account to save to the next time you add a
contact. If you have saved a contact to a particular account and want to change it, you need to
create a new contact and select a different account to save them to.
If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact's phone number, you do not
have to edit the number again when you make calls from other countries.
To edit a contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap .
3Edit the desired information.
4When you are done, tap Done.
Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details.
To associate a picture with a contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap
.
3Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture.
4When you have added the picture, tap Done.
You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the
Album application.
To personalize the ringtone for a contact
1From your Home screen, tap
, then tap .
2Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap .
3Tap > Set ringtone.
4Select an option from the list or tap
to select a music file saved to your device,
then tap Done.
5Tap Done.
To delete contacts
1From your Home screen, tap
, then tap .
2Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete.
3To delete all contacts, tap the downward arrow to open the drop-down menu,
then select Mark all.
4Tap
, then tap Delete.
To edit contact information about yourself
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap Myself, then tap
.
, then tap .
3Enter the new information or make the changes you want.
4When you are done, tap Done.
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap > Save.
3Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4Edit the contact information and tap Done.
Adding medical and emergency contact information
You can add and edit ICE (In Case of Emergency) information in the Contacts
application. You can enter medical details, such as allergies and medications that you
are using, plus information about relatives and friends who can be contacted in case of
an emergency. After setup, your ICE information can be accessed from the security
lockscreen. This means that even if the screen is locked, for example, by a PIN, pattern,
or password, emergency personnel can still retrieve your ICE information.
1
Go back to the main Contacts screen
2Get more information about ICE
3Show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information
4Medical information
5ICE contact list
6Create new ICE contacts
7Use existing contacts as ICE contacts
To show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3Tap
, then mark the Show personal information checkbox.
To enter your medical information
1From your Home screen, tap
, then tap .
2Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3Tap
, then tap Edit medical info.
4Edit the desired information.
5When you are done, tap Done.
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap .
3If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are
adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add
this contact to. Alternatively, tap Phone contact if you only want to use and save
this contact on your device.
4Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5When you are done, tap Done.
The ICE contact must have at least a phone number which emergency personnel can call. If
your device is locked by a security screen lock, emergency personnel can only see the phone
number of the ICE contact, even if there is other information entered in the Contacts
application about the contact.
To use existing contacts as ICE contacts
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap
.
3Mark the contacts you want to use as ICE contacts.
4When you are done, tap Done.
The ICE contacts you select must have at least a phone number which emergency personnel
can call. If your device is locked by a security screen lock, emergency personnel can only see
the phone number of the ICE contacts, even if there is other information entered in the
Contacts application about the contacts.
To make your ICE information visible from the security lockscreen
1From your Home screen, tap
, then tap .
2Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3Tap
, then tap Settings.
4Mark the ICE in lock screen checkbox.
Your ICE information is visible from the security lockscreen by default.
To enable calls to ICE contacts from the security lock screen
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3Tap
, then tap Settings.
4Mark the Enable call in ICE checkbox.
Some service providers may not support ICE calls.
Favorites and groups
You can mark contacts as favorites so that you can get quick access to them from the
Contacts application. You can also assign contacts to groups, to get quicker access to a
group of contacts from within the Contacts application.
To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite
1From the Home screen, tap
2Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites.
3Tap
1In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.
2Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups.
3Mark the checkboxes for the groups you want to add the contact to.
4Tap Done.
Sending contact information
To send your business card
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Tap Myself.
3Press
4Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap the contact whose details you want to send.
3Press
4Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
1From your Home screen, tap
2Press , then tap Mark several.
3Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts.
4Tap
, then tap Send contact > OK.
To send a contact
, then tap .
, then tap Send contact > OK.
To send several contacts at once
, then tap .
, then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen
instructions.
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.
To link contacts
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact.
3Press
4Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then tap
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap .
3Tap Unlink contact > Unlink.
, then tap Link contact.
OK to confirm. The information from the first contact is merged with the second
contact, and the linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the Contacts list.
To separate linked contacts
, then tap .
, then tap .
Backing up contacts
You can use a memory card or a SIM card to back up contacts.
To export all contacts to a memory card
1From your Home screen, tap
2Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card.
3Tap OK.
When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to
memory limitations on SIM cards.
1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card.
3Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your
contacts.
4Tap Export.
5Select 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.
The Messaging application shows your messages 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 on your device. See
settings
The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the
operator and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which
includes the size of added media files, is also operator dependent. Contact your network
operator for more information.
on page 26.
Internet and MMS
1Go back to the list of conversations
2View options
3Sent and received messages
4Send button
5Add attachments
6Attach a location
7Attach a handwritten note or image
8Take a photo and attach it
9Attach a photo saved on your device
10 Text field
To create and send a message
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap
.
3Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that you
have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the
recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.
4Tap Write message and enter your message text.
5If you want to add an attachment, tap
and select an option.
6To 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:.
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap the desired conversation.
3If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap
Download message.
All received messages are saved by default to the device memory.
To reply to a message
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap the conversation containing the message.
3Enter your reply and tap Send.
To forward a message
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward.
3Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.
4Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that you
have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the
recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.
5Edit the message, if necessary, then tap Send.
To save a file contained in a message you receive
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap the conversation you want to open.
3If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap
Download message.
4Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.
, then find and tap .
, then find and tap .
Organizing your messages
To delete a message
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.
3Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >
Delete.
To delete conversations
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap
3Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap >
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap the conversation you want to open.
3In the message you want to star, tap
4To unstar a message, tap
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap , then tap Starred messages.
3All starred messages appear in a list.
, then tap Delete conversations.
Delete.
To star a message
To view starred messages
, then find and tap .
, then find and tap .
, then find and tap .
.
.
, then find and tap .
To search for messages
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap
3Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list.
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap a conversation.
3Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the number
you want to call from the list that appears.
4If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number that you want to
call. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap .
To save a sender's number as a contact
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2Tap
3Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4Edit the contact information and tap Done.
> Save.
Messaging settings
To change your message notification settings
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap , then tap Settings.
3To set a notification sound, tap Notification tone and select an option.
4For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.
, then find and tap .
To turn the delivery report function on or off for outgoing messages
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap
3Mark or unmark the Delivery report checkbox as desired.
, then tap Settings.
After the delivery report function is turned on, a check mark is displayed in messages that have
been successfully delivered.
, then find and tap .
Instant messaging and video chat
You can use the Google Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on
your device to chat with friends who also use the application on computers, Android™
devices and other devices. You can turn any conversation into a video call with several
friends, and you can send messages to friends even when they are offline. You can also
view and share photos easily.
Before you start using Hangouts™, make sure that you have a working Internet
connection and a Google™ account. Go to http://support.google.com/hangouts and
click the "Hangouts on your Android" link to get more detailed information about how to
use this application.
The video call function only works on devices with a front camera.
Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through
your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time,
including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts.
To set up an email account
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Email.
3Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for information
on detailed settings for the email account.
To add an extra email account
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Email.
3If you are using several email accounts, tap
4Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the email
account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually.
5When prompted, enter a name for your email account so that it is easily
identifiable.
6When you are finished, tap Next.
.
.
, then tap Add account.
To set an email account as your default account
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Email.
3Press
4Select the account you want to use as the default account for composing and
5Mark the Default account checkbox. The inbox of the default account appears
, then tap Settings.
sending email messages.
every time you open the email application.
If you only have one email account, this account is automatically the default account.
.
Sending and receiving email messages
1View a list of all email accounts and recent folders
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you
want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu.
4To download new messages, tap
When the inbox is open, swipe downwards on the screen to refresh the message list.
To read your email messages
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3If you are using several email accounts, tap
want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to check all
your email accounts at once, tap
menu.
4In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to
read.
To create and send an email message
1From your Home screen, tap
2If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account from which
you want to send the email, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu.
3Tap
4Enter the email subject and message text, then tap
, then type the recipient's name or email address, or tap and select one
or more recipients from your Contacts list.
, then tap Refresh.
and select the account that you
, then tap Combined inboxin the drop down
, then find and tap Email.
.
To reply to an email message
1In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to reply to, then tap
Reply or Reply all.
2Enter your reply, then tap
To forward an email message
1In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to forward, then tap
Forward.
2Enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap
your Contacts list.
3Enter your message text, then tap
To view an email message attachment
1Find and tap the email message containing the attachment you want to view.
Email messages with attachments are indicated by
2After the email message opens, tap Load. The attachment starts to download.
3After the attachment finishes downloading, tap View.
To save a sender's email address to your contacts
1Find and tap a message in your email inbox.
2Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK.
3Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.
.
and select a recipient from
.
.
Email preview pane
A preview pane is available for viewing and reading your email messages in landscape
orientation. Once activated, you can use it to view both the email message list and one
selected email message at the same time.
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
2Tap , then tap Settings.
3Tap General > Split view.
4Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK.
To read email messages using the preview pane
1Make sure the preview pane is activated.
2Open your email inbox.
3Scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.
4To view the email message in fullscreen format, tap the split bar (located between
the email list and the email body).
5To return to the regular inbox view, tap the split bar again.
Organizing your email messages
To sort your emails
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Email.
3If you are using several email accounts, tap
want to sort, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to sort all your
email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox.
4Tap
5Select a sorting option.
, then tap Sort.
.
and select the account that you
To search for emails
1From your Home screen, tap
2If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the name of the
account that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you
want to search all your email accounts at once, tap
3Tap .
4Enter your search text, then tap
5The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message that you
want to open.
To view all folders for one email account
1From your Home screen, tap
2If you are using several email accounts, tap , and select the account you want
to check.
3Under the account that you want to check, select Show all folders.
To delete an email message
1In your email inbox, mark the checkbox for the message that you want to delete,
then tap
2Tap Delete.
In the email inbox view, you can also flick a message to the right to delete it.
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Email.
3Press
4Select the account you want to remove.
5Tap Delete account > OK.
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Email.
3Tap
4Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency.
5Tap Inbox check frequency > Check frequency and select an option.
1From your Home screen, tap
2Press
3Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an Out
4Tap Out of office.
5Drag the slider beside Out of office to the right to turn on the function.
6If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the auto
7Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field.
8Tap OK to confirm.
, then tap Settings.
To change the inbox check frequency
.
, then tap Settings.
To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account
, then find and tap Email.
, then tap Settings.
of Office auto-reply.
reply.
Gmail™
If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and write
email messages.
1View a list of all Gmail accounts and recent folders
2Write an email message
3Access settings and options
4List of email messages
To learn more about Gmail™
•When the Gmail application is open, tap , then tap Help.
There are different ways to get music from a computer onto your device:
•Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files
directly into the file manager application on the computer. See
computer
on the 111 page.
•If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organize
your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. To learn more and
download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features.
•If the computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to
transfer your media files from iTunes to your device. To learn more and download Sony
Bridge for Mac, go to
The Walkman® application may not support all music file formats. For more information about
supported file formats and the use of multimedia (audio, image, and video) files, download the
White Paper for your device at
1Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Walkman® homescreen menu
2Scroll up or down to view content
3Play a song using the Walkman® application
4Return to the Walkman® music player screen
To play a song using the Walkman® application
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2If the Walkman® homescreen is not displayed, tap
the Walkman® homescreen to the right. If the Walkman® homescreen is
displayed, drag the left edge of the Walkman® homescreen to the right.
3Select a music category, for example, under Artists, Albums, or Songs, then
browse to the song that you want to open.
4Tap a song to play it.
, then drag the left edge of
You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Please verify that you have
necessary rights in material that you intend to share.
To find song-related information online
•While a song is playing in the Walkman® application, tap the infinite button .
The infinite button
YouTube™, lyrics, and artist info on Wikipedia.
gives you access to several sources of information including videos on
To adjust the audio volume
•Press the volume key.
To minimize the Walkman® application
•When a song is playing, tap
to go to the Home screen. The Walkman®
application stays playing in the background.
To open the Walkman® application when it is playing in the background
1While a song is playing in the background, tap the
to open the recently used
applications window.
2Tap the Walkman® application.
Walkman® homescreen menu
The Walkman® homescreen menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device
as well as the songs available on Music Unlimited. From here you can manage your
albums and playlists, and organize your music by mood and tempo using SensMe™
channels.
9Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services
10 Manage and edit your music using SensMe™ channels
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To open the Walkman® homescreen menu
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2If the Walkman® homescreen is not displayed, tap
, then drag the left edge of
the Walkman® homescreen to the right. If the Walkman® homescreen is
displayed, drag the left edge of the Walkman® homescreen to the right.
To return to the Walkman® homescreen
•When the Walkman® homescreen menu is open, tap Home.
•When the Walkman® homescreen menu is open, tap on the screen to the right of
the menu.
To update your music with the latest information
1From the Walkman® homescreen, tap
.
2Tap Download music info > Start. Your device searches online and downloads
the latest available album art and song information for your music.
The SensMe™ channels application is activated when you download music information.
To enable the SensMe™ channels application
•From the Walkman® homescreen, tap , then tap Download music info > Start.
This application requires a cellular or Wi-Fi® network connection.
1From the Walkman® homescreen, browse to the song you want to delete.
2Touch and hold the song title, then tap Delete from the list that appears.
3Tap Delete again to confirm.
You can also delete albums this way.
Playlists
On the Walkman® homescreen, you can create your own playlists from the music that is
saved on your device.
To create your own playlists
1From the Walkman® homescreen, touch and hold the name of the album or song
that you want to add to a playlist.
2In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist.
3Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.
You can also tap the album art and then tap to create a new playlist.
To play your own playlists
1Open the Walkman® homescreen menu, then tap Playlists.
2Under Playlists, select the playlist that you want to open.
3If you want to play all songs, tap Shuffle all.
To add songs to a playlist
1From the Walkman® homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to
add to a playlist.
2Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to.
3Tap the name of the playlist you want to add the album or song to. The album or
song is added to the playlist.
To remove a song from a playlist
1In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song you want to delete.
2Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears.
To delete a playlist
1Open the Walkman® homescreen menu, then tap Playlists.
2Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete.
3Tap Delete.
4Tap Delete again to confirm.
You cannot delete smart playlists.
Sharing music
To share a song
1From the Walkman® homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to
share.
2Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share.
3Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions.
You can also share albums and playlists in the same way.
Sharing music on Facebook™
The Friends’ music function collects links to music and music-related content that you
and your friends have shared using Facebook™.
1While the song is playing in the Walkman® application, tap the album art.
2Tap to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a
comment in the comments field.
3Tap Share to send the song to Facebook™. If the song is received successfully,
you will get a confirmation message from Facebook™.
To manage music from your friends on Facebook™
1Open the Walkman® homescreen menu, then tap Friends' music > Recent.
2Tap an item that you want to work on.
3Manage the item as desired. For example, to "Like" the song, tap . To comment
on the song, add a comment in the comments field.
To view music that you shared on Facebook™
1Open the Walkman® homescreen menu, then tap Friends' music > My shares.
2Scroll to an item that you want to open, then tap it. All comments that you posted
on Facebook™ about the item, if any, are displayed.
Enhancing the sound
To improve the sound quality using the equalizer
1When the Walkman® application is open, tap
2Tap Settings > Sound enhancements.
3To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down. To
adjust the sound automatically, tap
and select a style.
.
To turn on the Surround sound feature
1When the Walkman® application is open, tap
2Tap Settings > Sound enhancements > Settings > Surround sound (VPT).
3Select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.
.
Visualizer
The Visualizer adds visual effects to your songs as you play them. The effects for each
song are based on the characteristics of the music. They change, for example, in
response to changes in the music’s volume, rhythm, and frequency level. You can also
change the background theme.
To turn on the Visualizer
1In the Walkman® application, tap
2Tap Visualizer.
Tap the screen to switch to full-screen view.
To change the background theme
1In the Walkman® application, tap .
2Tap Visualizer.
3Tap
> Theme and select a theme.
.
Recognizing music with TrackID™
Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in
your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title, and
album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™ and you can
view TrackID™ charts to see what TrackID™ users around the globe are searching for.
For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area.
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,
or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
To identify music using TrackID™ technology
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device towards the music source.
3Tap . If the track is recognized by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on
the screen.
To return to the
TrackID™ start screen, press .
To view TrackID™ charts
•Open the TrackID™ application, then tap Charts. A chart from your own region is
shown.
To view TrackID™ charts from another region
1Open the TrackID™ application, then tap Charts.
2Tap
> Regions, then select a country or region.
To buy a track recognized by the TrackID™ application
1After a track has been recognized by the TrackID™ application, tap Download.
2Follow the instructions in your device to complete your purchase.
You can also select a track to buy by opening the
purchase tracks identified by an online text search in TrackID™.
History and Charts tabs. Or you can
To share a track
1After a track has been recognized by the TrackID™ application, tap Share, then
select a sharing method.
2Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure.
To view artist information for a track
•After a track has been recognized by the TrackID™ application, tap Artist info.
1Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History.
2Tap a track title, then tap Delete.
3Tap Yes to confirm.
Music Unlimited online service
Music Unlimited is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs
over a mobile network or Wi-Fi® connection. You can manage and edit your personal
music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists and music using
a PC that runs the Windows® operating system. Go to
www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To get started with Music Unlimited
1From the Walkman® homescreen, tap
2Drag the slider beside Music Unlimited to the right so that the Music Unlimited
function gets turned on, then follow the on-screen instructions.
The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and
listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired
headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the
headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you
can then switch the radio sound to the speaker, if desired.
1Radio on/off button
2View menu options
3Tuned frequency
4Save or remove a channel as a favorite
5Tuning dial
6Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels
7Move up the frequency band to search for a channel
8A saved favorite channel
9Move down the frequency band to search for a channel
To listen to the FM radio
1Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.
2Find and tap FM radio
. The available channels appear as you scroll through the
frequency band.
When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.
To move between radio channels
•Drag the frequency band left or right.
To start a new search for radio channels
1When the radio is open, press
.
2Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all
1When the radio is open, press .
2Tap Play in speaker.
To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in
headphones.
To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™
1While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then select
TrackID™.
2A 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.
3Press
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 return the FM Radio.
Favorite radio channels
To save a channel as a favorite
1When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a
favorite.
2Tap
3Enter a name and select a color for the channel, then press Save.
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To listen to a favorite radio channel
1Tap
2Select an option.
1When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove.
2Tap
> Favorites.
To remove a channel as a favorite
, then tap Delete.
Sound settings
To switch between mono and stereo sound mode
1When the radio is open, press .
2Tap Enable stereo sound.
3To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press
sound.
To select the radio region
1When the radio is open, press
2Tap Set radio region.
3Select an option.
To adjust the Visualizer
1When the radio is open, tap
2Tap Visualizer.
3Select an option.
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key
.
2To activate the camera, touch and hold and drag upwards.
3After the camera opens, tap .
To take a photo by touching the screen
1Activate the camera.
2Tap
, then tap .
3Drag the slider beside Touch capture to the right.
4Point the camera toward the subject.
5To activate auto focus, touch and hold a spot on the screen. When the focus
frame turns blue, lift your finger to take the photo.
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button
1Activate the camera.
2Point the camera toward the subject.
3Tap the on-screen camera button
. The photo is taken as soon as you release
your finger.
To take a self-portrait using the front camera
1Activate the camera.
2Tap
.
3To take the photo, tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as
1Activate the camera.
2Point the camera toward the subject.
3Tap to start recording.
4Tap to stop recording.
This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode.
To view your photos and videos
1Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video.
2Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.
To delete a photo or recorded video
1Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete.
2Tap the screen to make
3Tap
4Tap Delete to confirm.
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appear.
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces
Use Smile Shutter™ technology to photograph a face just as it smiles. The camera
detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto-focus. When
the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo.
To turn on Smile Shutter™
1Activate the camera.
2Tap
3Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level.
, then tap
To take a photo using Smile Shutter™
1When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at
your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on.
2The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken
automatically.
3If no smile is detected, tap the screen to take the photo manually.
Adding the geographical position to your photos
Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos
when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless
networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology.
When
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
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap Settings > Location.
3Drag the slider beside Location to the right.
4Activate the camera.
5Tap
6Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right.
7Tap OK.
appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical
Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just tap the screen and move the camera
steadily from one side to the other.
Auto scene recognition
Auto scene recognition mode detects the conditions you are shooting in and
automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photo possible.
Manual mode
Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for photos
and videos.
AR effect
You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos and make them more fun.
This setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos as you take them. Just select
the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder.
Creative effect
You can apply different effects on your photos or videos. Add a Nostalgic effect to make
photos look older, or a Sketch effect for a more fun image.
Timeshift burst
The camera takes a burst of 31 photos in a window of two seconds – one second before
and after you press the camera key. So you can go back and find the perfect image.
Social live
Social live is a camera shooting mode that lets you stream video live to your Facebook™
page. You just need to have an active internet connection and be logged into
Facebook™. Videos can be up to 10 minutes long.
Quick launch
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked.
These settings are only available in Manual capturing mode.
Self timer
With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to
take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also
use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.
On (10 sec.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
On (2 sec.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
Off
The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Smile Shutter™
Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to
before taking a photo.
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 colored focus
frame stays sharp.
Single autofocus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the
camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken
when you release your finger.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera
automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the
screen. When you tap the camera screen, a blue frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face
detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.
Touch focus
Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch and
hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is
taken when you release your finger.
Object tracking
When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
HDR
Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong backlight or in
conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail and
produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.
This setting is only available in
Manual capturing mode.
Preview
You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them.
Unlimited
The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it.
The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you shoot it.
3 seconds
The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it.
Edit
The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it.
Off
The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.
Face registration
You can register faces with the Camera application so that the viewfinder automatically
focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder.
Video camera settings
To adjust the video camera settings
1Activate the camera.
2Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.
3To display all settings, tap
4Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.
Video camera settings overview
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Video resolution
Adjust the video resolution for different formats.
Full HD
1920×1080(16:9)
Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
HD
1280×720(16:9)
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
VGA
640×480(4:3)
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
QVGA
320×240(4:3)
QVGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
MMS
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited
so the video file can fit in a multimedia message.
Self timer
With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record
group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to
avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.
On (10 sec.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
On (2 sec.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
Off
The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Smile Shutter™(video)
Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to
before recording a video.
The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous
autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus
frame stays sharp.
Single autofocus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera
automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the
screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face
detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.
Object tracking
When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image that you want to capture.
Center
Adjust the exposure to the center of the image.
Average
Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Spot
Adjust the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.
Video stabilizer
When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps
you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
Microphone
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.
Preview
You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them.
On
The preview of the video appears after you shoot it.
Edit
The video opens for editing after you shoot it.
Off
The video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.
Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your
camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and
videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1Tap the icon to open the Album homescreen menu
2View menu options
3Display a slideshow of all your images, or the ones you added to favorites
4Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album homescreen menu
5The date of items in the group
6Tap a photo or video to view it
7Scroll up or down to view content
To view photos and videos
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Album.
3Tap a photo or video to view it.
4Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or
video.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
To change the size of the thumbnails
•When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingers apart
to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
To zoom a photo
•When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers
together to zoom out.
To watch a slideshow of your photos
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album.
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap >
SensMe™ slideshow.
2Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap .
The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music data to
play a slideshow.
3To pause playing, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap .
To play a video
1In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play.
2Tap Movies > Just once.
3If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide
the controls, tap the screen again.
To pause a video
1When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2Tap
.
To fast forward and rewind a video
1When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.
To adjust the volume of a video
•Press the volume key.
Sharing and managing photos and videos
You can share photos and videos that you’ve stored on your device. You can also
manage them in different ways. For example, you can work with photos in batches,
delete photos and link them to contacts.
You might not be able to copy, send, or transfer copyright-protected items. Also, some items
may not send if the file size is too large.
To share a photo or video
1In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to share.
2Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
3Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow the steps
to send it.
To use a photo as a contact picture
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Use as > Contact picture.
2If asked, select Contacts > Just once, then select a contact.
To use a photo as wallpaper
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Use as > Wallpaper.
2Follow the instructions on the screen.
To rotate a photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
2Select Rotate. The photo is saved in the new orientation.
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To delete a photo or video
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
2Tap Delete.
1When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select
items.
2Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue
frame.
3Use the tools in the toolbars to work with your selected items.
To activate selection mode, you can also touch and hold an item until its frame turns blue.
Then you can tap other items to select them.
Analyzing photos with faces in Album
You can analyze any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once activated,
the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analyzed as they are added.
After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same person in one
folder.
To turn on the photo analysis feature
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Album.
3Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Faces. All
photos on your device get analyzed and grouped in the Unnamed faces folder.
To name a face
1In the Faces tile, tap the Unnamed faces folder, then browse to the Other faces
folder and choose the face that you want to name.
2Tap Add name.
3Type a name, then tap Done > Add as new person.
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To edit a face name
1When you are viewing a face in full-screen view, tap the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap
2Tap OK.
3Tap the name of the face that you want to edit.
4Edit the name, then tap Done >Add as new person.
> Edit name tags.
Editing photos with the Photo editor application
You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera. For
example, you can change the light effects. After you save the edited photo, the original
unchanged version of the photo remains on your device.
To edit a photo
•When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
To crop a photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
2If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3Tap
4Tap
5To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the
6To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of the
7To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the
8Tap Apply Crop.
9To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Save.
> Crop.
to select an option.
squares at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.
four corners to make the squares at the edges disappear, then drag the corner
accordingly.
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3Tap , then select an option.
4Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save.
To improve a photo using advanced settings
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3Tap , then select an option.
4To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
To adjust the light settings for a photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
2If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3Tap
, then select an option.
4To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
To set the saturation level of colors in a photo
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
2If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3Tap , then select an option.
4To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
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Album homescreen menu
Through the Album homescreen menu you can browse to all your photo albums,
including albums of photos and videos taken with the camera as well as content that you
share online via services such as PlayMemories Online, Picasa™, and Facebook. Once
you are logged in to such services, you can manage content, comment on photos and
videos, and view comments from friends. From the Album application, you can also add
geotags to photos, perform basic editing tasks, and use methods such as Bluetooth®
wireless technology and email to share content.
1View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service
2Return to the Album application homescreen
3View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera
4View all photos and videos saved to your device in different folders
The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions.
To view and add comments to online album content
1When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap
to view the comments.
2Enter your comments in the input field, then tap Post.
To "Like" a photo or video on Facebook™
•While viewing a photo or video from one of your Facebook™ albums, tap the
screen to display the toolbars, then tap
to show that you "Like" the item on
Facebook™.
Viewing your photos on a map
Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging. You can view and tag
your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you took a
particular photo. See
Adding the geographical position to your photos
more information.
If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera, you can tag
your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage.
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1View geotagged photos in Globe view
2View menu options
3Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map
4A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location
5Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen
If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. The
total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, . To view all photos in
the group, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the
screen.
1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Tap to set location to open the map screen.
2Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map.
3To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map where you want to
move the photo to.
4When you are done, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo viewer.
To view geotagged photos on a map
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Album.
3Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places.
4Tap the photo that you want to view on a map.
To view geotagged photos on a globe
1From your Home screen, tap
.
2Find and tap Album.
3Drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap Places > .
4Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe.
To change the geotag of a photo
1When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its
frame turns blue, then tap the desired location on the map.
Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or
downloaded to your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot
summaries, genre info, and director details for each movie. You can also play your
movies on other devices that are connected to the same network.
Some video files may not be playable in the Movies application.
1View menu options
2Scroll up or down to view content
3Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to browse all downloaded and saved videos
4Tap to play saved or downloaded video files
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To play a video in Movies
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the
screen, drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies
homescreen menu, then find and tap the video that you want to play.
3To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.
4To pause playing, tap
5To rewind, drag the progress bar marker to the left. To fast forward, drag the
progress bar marker to the right.
To play a video on an external device
1When the video is playing, tap the screen to display all the controls.
2Tap
3Select an external device on which to play the video. If there is no external device
> Throw.
available, follow the on-screen instructions to add one.
. To resume playing, tap .
To change settings in Movies
1From your Home screen, tap
2Tap > Settings, then change the settings as desired.
To change the sound settings while a video is playing
1While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2Tap , then tap Sound settings.
3Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate.
4When you're finished, tap OK.
To share a video
1When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share.
2In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the
selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.
Transferring video content to your device
Before you start using the Movies application, it’s a good idea to transfer movies, TV
shows, and other video content to your device from other devices, such as a computer.
There are several ways to transfer your content:
•Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag and drop the video files
directly using the file manager application on the computer. See
computer
•If you have a PC, use the Media Go™ application from Sony to organize content and
transfer video files to your device via the PC. To learn more and download the Media
Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features.
•If your computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use Sony Bridge for Mac to transfer video
files from iTunes to your device. To learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac, go to
1Make sure your device has an active data connection.
2From your Home screen, tap
3Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies homescreen
menu, then browse through the different categories to the video file that you want
to get information on.
4Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video, then tap Search for info.
5In the search field, enter keywords for the video, then tap the confirm key on the
keyboard. All matches are displayed in a list.
6Select a search result, then tap Done. The download of the information begins.
You can get information about newly added videos automatically every time the Movies
application opens if you mark the Get video details checkbox under Settings.
If the downloaded information is not correct, search again using different keywords.
To clear information about a video
1From your Home screen, tap
2Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies homescreen
menu, then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you
want to edit.
3Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Clear info.
To delete a video
1From your Home screen, tap
2Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Movies homescreen
menu, then browse through the different categories and to the video file that you
want to delete.
3Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears.
4Tap Delete again to confirm.
Use the Video Unlimited service to rent and buy movies or TV shows that you can view
not only on your Android™ device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®),
PlayStation® 3 or PlayStation® Vita. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases,
action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories.
You need to create a Video Unlimited account if you want to buy or rent movies through
the Video Unlimited service. If you already have a PlayStation® network account or a
Sony Entertainment Network account, then you can use that account instead.
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To get started with Video Unlimited
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap .
3If you are starting Video Unlimited for the first time, tap Continue in the Welcome
screen and enter your birth date if required, then tap Continue again to go to the
main screen of Video Unlimited.
4Tap
> Sign In, then follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your account,
You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for
example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital
Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network
in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from other DLNA
Certified™ devices on your device.
After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listen to
music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos taken with
your device's camera on a large-screen TV.
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device
When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other
device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server
device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to
your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
To play a shared track on your device
1Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same
Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2From your Home screen, tap
3Select a device from the list of connected devices.
4Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to
play. The track starts playing automatically.
, then find and tap WALKMAN.
To play a shared video on your device
1Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same
Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2From your Home screen, tap
3Select a device from the list of connected devices.
4Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to
play.
To view a shared photo on your device
1Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same
Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2From your Home screen, tap
3Find and tap Album. All your available online albums and connected devices are
displayed.
4Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
, then find and tap Movies.
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Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices
Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™
devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content
with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client
devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client
devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access
permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices.
Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices.
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network.
2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3Tap , then tap Media server.
4To turn on the Share media function, drag the slider. appears in the status bar.
Your device can now work as a media server.
5Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as your
device.
6A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notification and
set the relevant access permissions for other devices.
The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to
your client device User guide for more information. If the device cannot connect, check that
your Wi-Fi® network is working.
You can also access the Media server menu under Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Mediaserver settings. If you close the Media server view, the file sharing function stays running in
the background.
To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1From your Home screen, tap
.
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3Drag the slider beside Share media to the left.
To set access permissions for a pending device
1From your Home screen, tap
.
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3Select a device from the Pending devices list.
4Select an access permission level.
To change the name of a registered device
1From your Home screen, tap
.
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.
4Enter a new name for the device.
To change the access level of a registered device
1From your Home screen, tap
.
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3Select a device from the Registered devices list.
4Tap Change access level and select an option.
To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1From your Home screen, tap
.
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3Tap
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Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to another
device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The other device must be able to
function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device, which means that it can render, or
play, content received from your device. A DMR device can be, for example, a TV with
DLNA function, or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher.
The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used.
Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information.
Content with Digital Rights Management (DRM) cannot be played on a Digital Media Renderer
device using DLNA™ technology.
To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device
1Ensure you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2From your Home screen, tap .
3Find and tap Album.
4Browse to and open the file that you want to view.
5Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap and select a DMR device to
share your content with. The selected files start playing in chronological order on
the device that you select.
6To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select your device. The file stops
playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.
You can also share a video from the Movies application on your device by tapping the video
and then tapping .
To play a music track from your device on a DMR device
1Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected
to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2From your Home screen, tap
3Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then tap
the track.
4Tap
5To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select your device. The track
and select a DMR device to share your content with. The track plays
automatically on the device that you select.
stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.
, then find and tap WALKMAN.
Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless
controller
You can play PlayStation® Mobile games stored on your device on a TV and control the
games using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller. First, you need to establish a
wireless connection between the DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller and your device,
then you can connect your device to the TV using a cable.
To set up a connection between a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller and your device, a
USB On-The-Go adapter is required.
To set up a connection with a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller
1Make sure the Bluetooth® function on your device is turned on.
2Connect a USB On-The-Go (OTG) adaptor to your device.
3Connect the DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller to the OTG adaptor using a USB
cable
4When Controller connected(wired) appears in the status bar at the top of your
device screen, unplug the USB cable.
5When Controller connected(wireless) appears in the status bar, a wireless
connection is established.
NFC
Use Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as a video,
photo, web page address, music file, or contact. You can also use NFC to scan tags
that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate
certain functions on your device.
NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices
sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first
turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active.
NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions.
To turn on the NFC function
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > More….
3Mark the NFC checkbox.
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To share a contact with another device using NFC
1Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap
3Tap the contact that you want to share.
4Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection
areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of
the contact appears.
5Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the screen of
the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device.
To share a music file with another device using NFC
1Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function
turned on, and that both screens are active.
2To open the Walkman® application, tap
3Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
4Tap the track to play it. You can then tap
whether the track is playing or paused.
5Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection
areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of
the track appears.
6Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving
device. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving device.
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
1Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen, tap , then
find and tap Album.
3Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
4Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection
areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of
the track appears.
5Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the
receiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device.
To share a web address with another device using NFC
1Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2From your Home screen, tap
3To open the web browser, find and tap .
4Load the web page that you want to share.
5Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection
areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of
the track appears.
6Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the
receiving device.
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Scanning NFC tags
Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags. For example, it can scan embedded
tags on a poster, on a billboard advertisement, or beside a product in a retail store. You
can receive additional information, such as a web address.
To scan an NFC tag
1Make sure your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is
active.
2Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your
device scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of the
tag to open it.
Connecting to an NFC compatible device
You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such
as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the
User guide of the compatible device for more information.
You may need to have Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth® activated on both devices for the connection to
work.
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Use the Bluetooth® function to send files to other Bluetooth®-compatible devices, or to
connect to hands-free accessories.Bluetooth® connections work better within 33 feet
(10 meters), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair
your device with other Bluetooth® devices.
Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices can vary.
To turn on the Bluetooth® function and make your device visible
1Find and tap Settings.
2
Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth so the Bluetooth® function is turned on.
3
Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth® devices appear.
4
Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth® devices.
To adjust your device's visibility time to other Bluetooth® devices
1From your Home screen, tap
.
2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3Press
and select Visibility timeout.
4Select an option.
Naming your device
You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have
turned on the Bluetooth® function and your device is set to visible.
To give your device a name
1
Make sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on.
2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3Tap
4Enter a name for your device.
5Tap Rename.
and select Rename phone.
Pairing with another Bluetooth® device
When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your
device to a Bluetooth® headset or a Bluetooth® car kit and use these other devices to
share music.
Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth® device, your device remembers this
pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth® device, you may need to enter a
passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does not
work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth® device to get the device passcode. You
do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired
Bluetooth® device.
®
Some Bluetooth
and connect with the other device.
You can pair your device with several Bluetooth® devices, but you can only connect to one
Bluetooth® profile at the same time.
To pair your device with another Bluetooth® device
1
Make sure the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth® function activated
and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices.
2
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth® devices appear in a
list.
3
Tap the Bluetooth® device you want to pair with.
4Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices.
Your device and the other device are now paired.
devices, for example, most Bluetooth® headsets, require you to both pair
To connect your device to another Bluetooth® device
1Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
2Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device you want to unpair.
3Tap Unpair.
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth® technology
Share items with other Bluetooth® compatible devices such as phones or computers.
You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth® function, such as:
•Photos and videos
•Music and other audio files
•Contacts
•Web pages
To send items using Bluetooth
1
Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on and that the
®
device is visible to other Bluetooth® devices.
2Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to
send, and scroll to the item.
3Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may
need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press
. Other
ways to send an item may exist.
4Select Bluetooth.
5
Turn on Bluetooth® if you are asked to do so.
6Tap the name of the receiving device.
7Receiving device: If asked, accept the connection.
8Sending device: If asked, confirm the transfer to the receiving device.
9Receiving device: Accept the incoming item.
To receive items using Bluetooth
1
Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth
®
®
devices.
2The sending device now starts sending data to your device.
3If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested
passcode.
4When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar
downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
5Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
6To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar downward.
7To open a received item, drag the status bar downward and tap the relevant
notification.
To view files you have received using Bluetooth®
1Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
2Press
and select Show received files.
One-touch setup
You can use the One-touch setup function to automatically launch the setup of several
features that work wirelessly between two Xperia™ devices. For example, you can use
One-touch setup to launch the configuration of basic settings for Screen mirroring and
Xperia Link™.
The One-touch setup function is activated using NFC. Other one-touch features include
Bluetooth® and Media Server. For more information about the setup of Screen mirroring,
Media Server, NFC and Bluetooth®, refer to the relevant sections of the User guide.
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > One-touch setup. The NFC
function is automatically turned on.
3Make sure the NFC function on the other Xperia™ device is turned on.
4Make sure the screens of both devices are unlocked and active.
5Hold the two devices together so that the NFC detection area of each device
touches the other. The One-touch setup function launches automatically.
Both devices must support the One-touch setup function.
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect
Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you
connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the
FM radio application when you connect a headset.
You can also use Smart Connect to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch
on your device at certain times of the day. For example, when you connect your headset
between 7am and 9am, you can decide that:
•The Walkman® application starts.
•The web browser opens the morning paper.
•The ring volume is set to vibrate.
With Smart Connect, you can also manage your accessories such as SmartTags and
SmartWatch. Refer to the User guide of the specific accessory for more information.
1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to close the
introduction screen.
3On the Events tab, tap .
4If you are creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the
introduction screen.
5Add conditions you want to trigger the event under. A condition could be the
connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both.
6Tap to continue.
7Add what you want to happen when you connect an accessory, and set other
settings as desired.
8Tap
9Set an event name, then tap Finish.
To edit a Smart Connect event
1Start the Smart Connection application.
2On the Events tab, tap an event.
3If the event is switched off, drag the slider to the right to turn it on.
4Tap Edit, then adjust the settings as desired.
To delete an event
1Start the Smart Connection application.
2On the Events tab, touch and hold the event you want to delete, then tap Delete
event.
3Tap Delete to confirm.
to continue.
To add a Bluetooth® accessory, you have to first pair it with your device.
You can also open the event you want to delete, then tap
> Delete event > Delete.
Managing devices
Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that you
can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch, and Smart Wireless
Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and also
finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected devices show in a list
that allows you to get more information about the features of each device.
To pair and connect an accessory
1Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the
first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen.
2Tap Devices, then tap
3Tap OK to start searching for devices.
4In the search result list, tap the name of the device that you want to add.
To adjust the settings for a connected accessory
1Pair and connect the accessory with your device.
2Start the Smart Connection application.
3Tap Devices, then tap the name of the connected accessory.
4Adjust the desired settings.
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Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™
You can use your device with health and fitness products that also support ANT+™
technology. For example, if you go running with an ANT+™ compatible heart rate
monitor and a foot pod (to measure pace and distance), you can collect all the data from
the run on your device. You can then analyze your performance and see how you can
improve.
You can download a range of applications from Google Play™ that support ANT+™
sport, fitness, and health devices. For information about ANT+™ compatible products,
go to www.thisisant.com/directory.
Using your device as a wallet
You can use wallet applications and services that let you store credit card, debit card,
and other information on your device so you can pay for goods without reaching for your
real wallet. You can also keep information about special offers on your device.
To be able to pay for goods using your cellular device, you need to first sign up with a
wallet payment service. They can be offered, for example, by Google or by your network
operator. For more information about such wallet services, refer to your service provider.
You can read more about Google Wallet™ at http://support.google.com/wallet/.
Mobile payment services may not yet be available in all regions.
Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information
from cellular and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS)
information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of
sight of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®
function. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can determine
your location using your cellular network.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location
services.
To enable location services
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Location.
3Drag the slider beside Location to the right.
4Tap Agree twice to confirm.
When you enable location services, both GPS satellites and Google's location service get
enabled by default. You can disable either option manually.
To allow Google apps to access your location
1From your Home screen, tap
2Find and tap Settings > Google > Location.
3Drag the slider beside Location to the right.
4Tap Agree twice to confirm.
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When you enable location services, both
enabled by default. You can disable either option manually.
GPS satellites and Google's location service get
Improving GPS accuracy
The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take 5 to 10 minutes for
your location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the
sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). GPS
signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as
buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move to another
location.