User guide
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Xperia
D2403/D2406
M2 Aqua
Contents
Getting started...............................................................................6
About this User guide..........................................................................6
Overview.............................................................................................6
Assembly............................................................................................7
Starting your device for the first time...................................................8
Why do I need a Google™ account?...................................................9
Charging your device........................................................................10
Learning the basics......................................................................11
Using the touchscreen......................................................................11
Locking and unlocking the screen.....................................................13
Home screen....................................................................................13
Application screen.............................................................................15
Navigating applications.....................................................................16
Small apps........................................................................................16
Widgets............................................................................................17
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................19
Background and themes...................................................................19
Taking a screenshot..........................................................................20
Status and notifications.....................................................................20
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................21
Application overview.........................................................................23
Downloading applications............................................................25
Downloading applications from Google Play™..................................25
Downloading applications from other sources...................................25
Internet and networks..................................................................26
Browsing the web.............................................................................26
Internet and MMS settings ...............................................................26
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................27
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................29
Controlling data usage......................................................................31
Selecting cellular networks................................................................32
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................32
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................34
Synchronizing with online accounts...................................................34
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................34
Synchronizing with Outlook® using a computer................................35
Basic settings...............................................................................36
Accessing settings............................................................................36
Sound, ringtone, and volume............................................................36
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SIM card protection..........................................................................37
Screen settings.................................................................................37
Screen lock.......................................................................................38
Language settings.............................................................................39
Date and time...................................................................................39
Enhancing the sound output.............................................................40
Typing text...................................................................................41
On-screen keyboard.........................................................................41
Entering text using voice input...........................................................42
Editing text........................................................................................42
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard.....................................................43
Calling..........................................................................................44
Making calls......................................................................................44
Receiving calls..................................................................................45
Ongoing calls....................................................................................47
Using the call log...............................................................................47
Forwarding calls................................................................................48
Restricting calls.................................................................................48
Multiple calls.....................................................................................48
Conference calls...............................................................................49
Voicemail..........................................................................................49
Emergency calls................................................................................50
Contacts.......................................................................................51
Transferring contacts........................................................................51
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................52
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................53
Adding medical and emergency contact information.........................54
Favorites and groups........................................................................55
Sending contact information..............................................................56
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application.......................56
Backing up contacts.........................................................................56
Messaging and chat.....................................................................58
Reading and sending messages.......................................................58
Organizing your messages................................................................59
Calling from a message.....................................................................60
Messaging settings...........................................................................60
Instant messaging and video chat.....................................................60
Email.............................................................................................62
Setting up email................................................................................62
Sending and receiving email messages.............................................62
Email preview pane...........................................................................63
Organizing your email messages.......................................................64
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Email account settings......................................................................65
Gmail™.............................................................................................65
Music............................................................................................66
Transferring music to your device......................................................66
Listening to music.............................................................................66
Walkman® homescreen menu..........................................................67
Playlists.............................................................................................69
Sharing music...................................................................................69
Enhancing the sound........................................................................70
Visualizer ..........................................................................................70
Recognizing music with TrackID™....................................................70
Music Unlimited online service...........................................................72
FM radio.......................................................................................73
Listening to the radio.........................................................................73
Favorite radio channels.....................................................................74
Sound settings..................................................................................74
Camera.........................................................................................75
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................75
Face detection..................................................................................76
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces.................................76
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................77
General camera settings...................................................................77
Still camera settings..........................................................................79
Video camera settings.......................................................................83
Photos and videos in Album........................................................86
Viewing photos and videos................................................................86
Sharing and managing photos and videos.........................................87
Editing photos with the Photo editor application................................88
Album homescreen menu.................................................................89
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................90
Videos..........................................................................................92
Watching videos in the Movies application........................................92
Transferring video content to your device..........................................93
Managing video content....................................................................93
Video Unlimited service.....................................................................94
Connectivity.................................................................................95
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.......................95
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.................................95
Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless
controller...........................................................................................97
NFC..................................................................................................98
Bluetooth® wireless technology......................................................100
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Smart apps and features that save you time.............................103
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect...............103
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™.............................104
Using your device as a wallet..........................................................105
Travel and maps.........................................................................106
Using location services....................................................................106
Google Maps™ and navigation.......................................................106
Using data traffic when traveling......................................................107
Airplane mode.................................................................................108
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................109
Calendar.........................................................................................109
Alarm and clock..............................................................................110
Support and maintenance..........................................................112
Support for your device...................................................................112
Computer tools...............................................................................112
Updating your device......................................................................113
Finding a lost device .......................................................................114
IMEI number...................................................................................115
Battery and power management.....................................................115
Memory and storage.......................................................................116
Managing files using a computer.....................................................118
Backing up and restoring content...................................................118
Restarting and resetting..................................................................120
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions................................121
Recycling your device.....................................................................122
Limitations to services and features.................................................122
Legal information.............................................................................122
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ M2 Aqua 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 113.
To check the current software version of your device
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.
Overview
Updating your device
1
Proximity/Light sensor
2 Charging/Notification light
3 Ear speaker
4 Front camera lens
5 Micro SIM and memory card slot cover
6 Power key
7 Volume/Zoom key
8 Camera key
9 Strap hole
10 Speaker
11 Main microphone
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12 Main camera lens
13 Camera light
14 Cover for headset jack
15 Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area
16 Second microphone
17 Cover for charger/USB cable port
18 NFC™ detection area
Assembly
Don’t confuse the micro SIM card slot with the memory card slot.
To insert the micro SIM card
If you insert the micro SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts
automatically.
1 Detach the cover for the micro SIM card slot.
2 Insert the micro SIM card into the micro SIM card slot.
3 Re-attach the cover.
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To insert the memory card
1 Remove the memory card slot cover.
2 With the gold colored contacts facing down, insert the memory card into the
memory card slot, then re-attach the memory card slot cover.
To remove the micro SIM card
1 Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot.
2 Press the micro SIM card inward and then release it quickly.
3 Draw the card outward to remove it fully.
4 Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.
To remove the memory card
1 Turn off the device, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage >
Unmount SD card.
2 Remove the cover of the memory card slot, then press against the edge of the
memory card and release it.
3 Draw the card outwards to remove it fully.
Starting your device for the first time
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.
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To turn on the device
Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for
the first time.
1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap
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3 Wait a while for the device to start.
To turn off the device
1 Press and hold down the power key
until the options menu opens.
2 In the options menu, tap Power off.
3 Tap OK.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3 Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
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You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts
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Charging your device
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
1 Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the
USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging begins.
4 When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling
it straight outward. Make sure not to bend the connector.
on page 115.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
• Open or select an item.
• Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
• Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
• Move an item.
• Activate an item-specific menu.
• Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
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Pinching and spreading
• Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo, or a map.
Swiping
• Scroll up or down a list.
• Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
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Flicking
• 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
Screen lock
on the 38 page.
To activate the screen
• Briefly press the power key .
To unlock the screen
• When the screen is active, 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
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Home screen
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
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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
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap
at the top corner of the pane.
To add a pane to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap
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To delete a pane from your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Flick 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
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Make sure Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3 Touch 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
1 From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the screen
vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
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To search for an application from the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Tap Search apps.
3 Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
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To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen
to the right.
2 Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3 Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites bar, and
the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently
used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit while others
are paused or continue to run in the background. If the application is paused or runs in
the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the
application.
1
Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Favorites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar
4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen
5 Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
• Press .
To open a menu in an application
• While using the application, press
A menu is not available in all applications.
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Small apps
Small apps are miniature apps that run on top of other applications on the same screen,
to enable multi-tasking. For example, you can have a webpage open showing details of
currency exchange rates, and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and
perform calculations. You can access your small apps via the favorites bar. To download
more small apps, go to Google Play™.
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To open a small app
1 To make the favorites bar appear, press .
2 Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
• Tap on the small app window.
To download a small app
1 From the favorites bar, tap , then tap and tap .
2 Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions
to download it and complete the installation.
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 favorites bar
• Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the favorites bar
• Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to
To restore a previously removed small app
1 Open the favorites bar, then tap .
2 Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the favorites
bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1 To make the favorites bar appear, press
2 Tap > > .
3 Select a widget.
4 Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
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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™.
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To add a widget to the Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Widgets.
2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1 Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a
highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3 To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
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
To add a widget to the lockscreen
1 From your Homescreen, tap
, then find and tap Settings > Security
2 Mark the Allow widgets on lock screen checkbox.
3 To lock the screen, press the power key.
4 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key.
5 Swipe inward from the upper part of the screen until
appears, then tap it.
6 If required, enter your PIN code, pattern, or password to unlock the screen.
7 Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
8 Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.
The items that appear when you tap
are available by default and cannot be modified.
To move a widget on the lock screen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key
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2 Touch and hold the widget that you want to move, then drag it to the new
location.
To remove a widget from the lockscreen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key
2 Touch and hold the widget that you want to remove, then drag it to
The camera icon at the bottom of the screen is there by default and cannot be removed.
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Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
1 Access a folder containing applications
2 Access an application using a shortcut
To add a shortcut to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and
the customization menu appears.
2 In the customization menu, tap Apps.
3 Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap
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
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To create a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device
vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1 Tap the folder to open it.
2 Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3 Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
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.
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To change your Home screen wallpaper
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
To change the wallpaper for the lockscreen
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Lock screen.
3 Select 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
1 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears.
2 Tap
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.
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 select which system icons to display in the status bar
1 From your Homescreen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Status bar icons.
3 Select the icons you want to display.
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To open or close the Notification panel
To select the apps allowed to send notifications
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Manage notifications.
3 Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications.
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.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Signal strength
No signal
Roaming
LTE is available
GPRS is available
EDGE is available
3G is available
Cellular data network is available
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Sending and downloading LTE data
Sending and downloading GPRS data
Sending and downloading EDGE data
Sending and downloading 3G data
Sending and downloading cellular data
Battery status
The battery is charging
STAMINA mode is activated
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
The SIM card is not inserted
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Silent mode
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
GPS is activated
Synchronization is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronization
Your device is ready to connect to other ANT+™ capable devices
Depending on your service provider, network, and/or region, the functions or services
represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
Notification icons
The following notification icons may appear on your screen:
New email message
New text message or multimedia message
New voicemail
Upcoming calendar event
A song is playing
The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable
Warning message
Error message
Missed call
Call ongoing
Call on hold
Call forwarding is turned on
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A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available
Software updates are available
Downloading data
Uploading data
More (undisplayed) notifications
Application overview
Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,
and manage text and images.
Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.
Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your
appointments.
Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.
Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses, and
other information related to your contacts.
Access your downloaded applications.
Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and
corporate accounts.
Use the Facebook™ application to engage in social networking with friends,
family members, and coworkers around the world.
Browse and listen to FM radio stations.
Use the Album application to view and work with your photos and videos.
Use the Gmail™ application to read, write, and organize email messages.
Search for information in your device and on the web.
View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using
Google Maps™.
Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device.
Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages.
Use the Movies application to play movies on your device and share content with
your friends.
Use the Walkman® application to organize and play music, audio books, and
podcasts.
View news stories and weather forecasts.
Make phone calls by dialing the number manually, or by using the smart dial
function.
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.
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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.
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Downloading applications
Downloading applications from Google Play™
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™
1 From the Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Play Store.
3 Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search
function.
4 Tap 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.
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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
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Security.
3 Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.
4 Tap 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.
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Internet and networks
Browsing the web
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™
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap
3 If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a
Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
4 Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go
on the keyboard.
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1
Go to the homepage
2 Search and address field
3 Refresh the page
4 Access browser tabs
5 View help and options
6 Go 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
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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
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Internet settings.
3 Tap 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
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Check whether the Mobile data traffic checkbox is marked or not.
To add Internet and MMS settings manually
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Tap Access Point Names >
.
4 Tap Name and enter a name as desired.
5 Tap APN and enter the access point name.
6 Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is
required, contact your network operator for more details.
7 When you're done, tap
, then tap Save.
To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Tap Access Point Names.
4 To 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
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Tap Access Point Names, then tap
.
4 Tap 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
email. 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.
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.
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To turn on Wi-Fi®
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.
It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings.
3 Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
4 Tap 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
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Tap
.
4 Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5 To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6 If required, enter a password.
7 To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show
advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.
8 Tap 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
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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
1 Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
2 From your Home screen, tap
3 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
4 Press
5 Tap Advanced.
6 Mark the Network notification checkbox.
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
1 From the Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Press
4 Tap Advanced.
5 Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
6 Select an option.
.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
information is displayed.
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
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WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup) is a computing standard that helps you establish secure
wireless network connections. If you have little background knowledge of wireless
security, WPS makes it easy for you to set up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption
to secure your network. You can also add new devices to an existing network without
entering long passwords.
Use one of these methods to enable WPS:
• Push button method – simply push a button on a WPS-supported device, for example, a
router.
• PIN method – your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number), which
you enter on the WPS-supported device.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS button
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on.
4 Tap
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
3 Turn on Wi-Fi® if it is not already on.
4 Tap
5 On the WPS-supported device, enter the PIN that appears on your device.
, then press the WPS button on the WPS-supported device.
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network using a WPS PIN
> WPS PIN Entry.
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Sharing your mobile data connection
You can share your mobile data connection with other devices in several ways:
• USB tethering
– share your mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable.
• Bluetooth® tethering
– share your mobile data connection with up to five other devices via Bluetooth®.
• Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
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– share your mobile data connection simultaneously with up to 10 other devices,
including devices that support WPS technology.
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1 Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2 Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3 From your Home screen, tap .
4 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
5 Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed in the
status bar once you are connected.
6 To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or
disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
To share your mobile data connection with another Bluetooth® device
1 Make sure that your device and the Bluetooth® device are paired with each other.
2 Your device: Turn on mobile data, then mark the Bluetooth tethering checkbox
under Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3 Bluetooth® device: Set up the device so that it obtains its network connection
using Bluetooth®. If the device is a computer, refer to the relevant instructions to
complete the setup. If the device runs on the Android™ operating system, tap the
settings icon beside the name of the device that it is paired with under Settings >
Bluetooth > Paired devices, then mark the Internet access checkbox.
4 Your device: Wait for
to appear in the status bar. Once it appears, the setup is
complete.
5 To stop sharing your mobile data connection, unmark the Bluetooth tethering
checkbox.
Bluetooth tethering checkbox becomes unmarked every time you turn off your device or
The
turn off the Bluetooth® function.
For more information about pairing and turning on mobile data, see
another Bluetooth® device
on page 31.
on page 101 and
To turn cellular data traffic on or off
To pair your device with
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3 Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4 Enter the Network name (SSID) information.
5 To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
6 Tap Save.
7 Tap
8 If 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.
9 To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot checkbox.
To allow a WPS-supported device to use your mobile data connection
1 Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot.
2 From your Home screen, tap
.
3 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot settings.
4 Make sure that the Discoverable checkbox is marked.
5 Under Configure Wi-Fi hotspot, make sure that your portable hotspot is secured
by a password.
6 Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the relevant instructions. Alternatively, tap
>
WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device.
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To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3 Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4 Enter the Network name (SSID) for the network.
5 To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6 If required, enter a password.
7 Tap 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
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3 Drag 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
1 Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
2 From your Home screen, tap
.
3 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4 To 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
1 Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.
2 From your Home screen, tap
.
3 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
4 Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.
5 To 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
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3 Find and tap the desired application.
4 Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.
5 To 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.
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To view data transferred via Wi-Fi®
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3 Tap , then mark the Show Wi-Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked.
4 Tap the Wi-Fi tab.
Selecting cellular networks
Your device automatically switches between cellular networks depending on which
cellular networks are available in different areas. You can also manually set your device to
use a particular cellular network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.
To select a network mode
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Tap Network Mode.
4 Select a network mode.
To select another network manually
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.
3 Tap Search mode > Manual.
4 Select a network.
If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you
move out of range of the manually selected network.
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To activate automatic network selection
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.
3 Tap Search mode > Automatic.
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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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3 Tap
4 Select the type of VPN to add.
5 Enter your VPN settings.
6 Tap Save.
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To connect to a virtual private network
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
3 In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to.
4 Enter the required information.
5 Tap Connect.
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To disconnect from a virtual private network
1 Drag the status bar downwards.
2 Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
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Synchronizing data on your device
Synchronizing with online accounts
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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap Settings > Add account, then select the account you want to add.
3 Follow the instructions to create an account, or sign in if you already have an
account.
To activate the auto-sync function
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Drag the slider beside Auto-sync to the right.
To synchronize manually with an online account
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Under 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 .
3 Mark the items you want to synchronize.
4 Tap
, then tap Sync now.
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> Settings.
> Settings.
To remove an online account
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Under Accounts, select the account type, then tap the name of the account you
want to remove.
3 Tap
4 Tap 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 Mail, Calendar, and Contacts applications.
To set up an EAS account for synchronization
1 Make sure you have your domain and server details, provided by your corporate
network administrator, available.
2 From your Home screen, tap
3 Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.
4 Enter your corporate email address and password.
5 Tap 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.
6 Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.
7 Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and
calendar entries.
8 If 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.
9 When 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.
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To change the settings of an EAS account
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Mail, then tap .
3 Tap 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
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Tap Mail, then tap .
3 Tap Settings and select an EAS account.
4 Tap Account check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option.
To remove an EAS account
1 From your Home screen, tap
> Settings.
2 Under Accounts, tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account you
want to remove.
3 Tap
, then tap Remove account.
4 Tap 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 112 page.
To synchronize with your Outlook contacts using a computer
1 Be 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.
2 Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application.
3 Click 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
1 Be 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.
2 Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application.
3 Click Start to start the
Calendar
and
Calendar Sync
applications and follow the
on-screen instructions to synchronize your device with your Outlook calendar.
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Basic settings
Accessing settings
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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 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
1 Using two fingers, drag the status bar downward, then tap Edit.
2 Select the quick settings you want to display.
To rearrange the Quick settings panel
1 Using two fingers, drag the status bar downward, then tap Edit.
2 Touch and hold
beside a quick setting, then move it to the desired position.
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.
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
1 Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and
bar.
2 Press the volume key down again.
To set your device to vibrate and ring mode
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox.
To set a ringtone
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.
3 Select a ringtone.
4 Tap Done.
appears in the status bar.
appears in the status
appears in the status bar.
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To select the notification sound
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound.
3 Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.
4 Tap Done.
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To enable touch tones
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark 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
1 From the Homescreen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3 Mark or unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox.
4 Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To change the SIM card PIN
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3 Tap Change SIM PIN.
4 Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
5 Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
6 Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
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To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
1 Enter the PUK code and tap
2 Enter a new PIN code and tap
.
.
3 Re-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
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.
3 Unmark the Adapt to lighting conditions checkbox if it is marked.
4 Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance.
To set the screen to vibrate on touch
1 From your Homescreen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark 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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.
3 Select an option.
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To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key
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Screen lock
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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your device to capture a photo of
your face.
3 After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue.
4 Select 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
1 Activate the screen.
2 Look 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
1 From your Homescreen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.
3 Follow the instructions on your device.
If the unlock pattern you draw on the screen is rejected five times in a row, you can select to
either wait 30 seconds and then try again, or, if you have a Google account set up on your
device, enter your account information (password and username) to unlock the device.
To change the screen lock pattern
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock.
3 Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4 Tap Pattern and follow the instructions on your device.
To create a screen unlock PIN
1 From your Home screen, tap
> Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.
2 Enter a numeric PIN.
3 If necessary, tap
to minimize the keyboard.
4 Tap Continue.
5 Re-enter and confirm your PIN.
6 If necessary, tap
to minimize the keyboard.
7 Tap OK.
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To create a screen lock password
1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password.
2 Enter a password.
3 If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.
4 Tap Continue.
5 Re-enter and confirm your password.
6 If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.
7 Tap OK.
To change screen lock type
1 From your Homescreen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
3 Follow 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
keyboard
To change the language
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.
3 Select an option.
4 Tap OK.
on page 43.
Personalizing the Xperia
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
1 From the Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.
4 Tap Set date.
5 Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.
6 Tap Set.
To set the time manually
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.
4 Tap Set time.
5 Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.
6 If applicable, scroll up to change AM to PM, or vice versa.
7 Tap Set.
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To set the time zone
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
3 Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.
4 Tap Select time zone.
5 Select an option.
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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.
Using Clear Phase™ technology
Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality
coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound.
To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the Clear Phase™ checkbox.
The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication
applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.
Using xLOUD™ technology
Use xLOUD™ audio filter technology from Sony to enhance the speaker volume without
sacrificing quality. Get a more dynamic sound as you listen to your favorite songs.
To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Sound.
3 Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.
.
.
The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. For
example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.
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Typing text
On-screen keyboard
You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter
individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to
letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and
input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed keyboard instead.
You can select up to three languages for text input. The keyboard detects the language
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
1 To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
2 To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a
list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é," touch
and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on
the keyboard, drag to and select "é."
To enter a period
• After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar.
To enter text using the Gesture input function
1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to
trace the word that you want to write.
2 After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears
based on the letters that you have traced.
3 If the word that you want does not appear, tap
to see other options and select
accordingly. If the desired option does not appear, delete the entire word and
trace it again, or enter the word by tapping each letter individually.
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To change the Gesture input settings
1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings> Text input settings.
3 To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the Gesture
input checkbox.
To use the one-handed keyboard
1 Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap .
2 Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard.
3 To 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
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
3 Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.
4 Tap
to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screen
keyboard.
.
To enter text using voice input
1 Open the on-screen keyboard.
2 Tap
3 When you're done, tap
. When appears, speak to enter text.
again. The suggested text appears.
4 Edit 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
1 Close the application bar
2 Select all text
3 Cut text
4 Copy text
5 Paste text
only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard.
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To select text
1 Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by
tabs on both sides.
2 Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text.
To edit text
1 Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar
appear.
2 Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application bar to
make your desired changes.
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard
When entering text using the on-screen keyboard, you can access keyboard and other
text input settings that help you, for example, to set options for writing languages, text
prediction and correction, automatic spacing, and quick periods. The keyboard can use
data from messaging and other applications to learn your writing style. There is also a
Personalization guide that runs you through the most basic settings, to get you started
quickly.
To access the on-screen keyboard settings
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired.
3 To add a writing language for text input, tap Writing languages and mark the
relevant checkboxes.
4 Tap OK to confirm.
.
To change the text input settings
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
2 Tap
, then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select the relevant
.
settings.
To display the Smiley key
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
.
2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Symbols and smileys.
3 Mark the Smiley key checkbox.
To use your writing style
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
2 Tap
, then tap Keyboard settings > Use my writing style and select a source.
.
To select a keyboard layout variant
Layout variants are only available for the on-screen keyboard when you select two or three
writing languages and may not be available in all writing languages.
1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
2 Tap
, then tap Keyboard settings.
3 Tap Writing languages, then tap .
4 Select a keyboard layout variant.
5 Tap OK to confirm.
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Calling
Making calls
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 60 page.
1 Open your contacts list
2 View your call log entries
3 View your favorite contacts
4 View all contact groups saved to your device
5 Delete number
6 Dial pad
7 View more options
8 Call button
9 Hide or show the dialer
To make a call by dialing
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Phone.
3 Enter the number of the recipient and tap
.
To make a call using smart dial
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Phone.
3 Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you
want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches
appears.
4 Tap the contact you want to call.
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To make an international call
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Phone.
3 Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.
4 Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros) and phone number,
then tap
To add a direct dial number to your Homescreen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and
the customization menu appears.
2 In the customization menu, tap Apps > Shortcuts.
3 Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial.
4 Select 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
1 From the Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID.
.
Receiving calls
To answer a call
To decline a call
To mute the ringtone for an incoming call
• 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
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Answering Machine > Greetings.
3 Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions.
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To enable automatic answering
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Answering Machine.
3 Mark 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
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Answering Machine.
3 Tap Pick up after.
4 Adjust the time by scrolling up and down.
5 Tap Done.
To listen to messages on the answering machine
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Answering Machine > Messages.
3 Select 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
1 When an incoming call arrives, drag Response options upward, then tap Reject
with message.
2 Select a predefined message or tap
and write a new message.
To reject a second call with a text message
1 When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Response options upward,
then tap Reject with message.
2 Select a predefined message or tap
and write a new message.
To edit the text message used to reject a call
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Reject call with message.
3 Tap the message that you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.
4 Tap OK.
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Ongoing calls
1 Open your contacts list
2 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call
3 Put the current call on hold or retrieve the call
4 Enter numbers during a call
5 Mute the microphone during a call
6 End 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
1 When you have missed a call,
downwards.
2 Tap Missed call.
To call a number from your call log
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.
3 To call a number directly, tap the number. To edit a number before calling, touch
and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.
You can also call a number by tapping
To add a number from the call log to your contacts
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.
3 Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts.
4 Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.
5 Edit the contact details and tap Done.
appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar
.
> Call back.
To hide the call log
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Phone.
3 Tap
> Hide call log.
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Forwarding calls
You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering
service.
To forward calls
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3 Tap Call Forwarding and select an option.
4 Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Enable.
To turn off call forwarding
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call Forwarding.
3 Select an option, then tap Disable.
.
.
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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3 Tap Call blocking, and select an option.
4 Enter 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
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers.
3 Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing.
4 Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.
To access the list of accepted call recipients
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing
numbers.
To change the SIM card PIN2
1 From the Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
3 Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2.
4 Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
5 Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
6 Confirm 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.
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To activate or deactivate call waiting
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings.
3 To 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 reject a second call
• When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag
To make a second call
1 During an ongoing call, tap .
2 Enter the number of the recipient and tap . The first call is put on hold.
To switch between multiple calls
• To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap Switch to this call.
to the right.
to the left.
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
1 During an ongoing call, tap
2 Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on
hold.
3 Tap
4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.
1 During an ongoing conference call, tap {0} participants.
2 Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talk privately.
3 To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap
1 During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of
2 Tap
• During the conference call, tap End conference call.
to add the second participant to the conference call.
To have a private conversation with a conference call participant
To release a participant from a conference call
participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants.
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
1 From the Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail >Voicemail settings >
Voicemail number.
3 Enter your voicemail number.
4 Tap OK.
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To call your voicemail service
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Phone.
3 Touch and hold 1.
Emergency calls
Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You
can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without
a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network.
To make an emergency call
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and Tap Phone.
3 Enter the emergency number and tap
You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls are
barred.
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked
1 From the lock screen, tap Emergency call.
2 Enter the emergency number and tap .
. To delete a number, tap .
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Contacts
Transferring contacts
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
1 Be sure that PC Companion is installed on the PC or that Sony Bridge for Mac is
installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
2 Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application, then
Xperia™ Transfer
click
and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.
.
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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
3 Select 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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Press
3 Select the file that you want to import.
, then tap Import contacts > SD card.
, then tap .
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To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology
1
Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set
to visible.
2 When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar
downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
3 Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
4 Drag the status bar downward. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification.
5 Tap the received file.
To import contacts from a SIM card
You may lose information or get multiple contact entries if you transfer contacts using a SIM
card.
1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap
, then tap Import contacts > SIM card.
3 To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all contacts,
tap Import all.
Searching and viewing contacts
1
Contacts, Calling, Favorites, and Groups tabs
2 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information
3 View contact details
4 Jump to contacts starting with the selected letter
5 Access communication options for the contact
6 Search for contacts
7 Add a contact
8 View more options
To search for a contact
1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap
and enter a phone number, name, or other information in the Search
contacts field. The result list is filtered as you enter each character.
To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Press
, then tap Filter.
, then tap .
3 In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have
synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears
in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account.
4 When you are finished, tap OK.
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Adding and editing contacts
To add a contact
1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap .
3 If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts 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.
4 Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5 When 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
1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap .
3 Edit the desired information.
4 When you are done, tap Done.
Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details.
To associate a picture with a contact
1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap
.
3 Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture.
4 When you have added the picture, tap Done.
You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the
Album application.
To personalize the ringtone for a contact
1 From your Home screen, tap
, then tap .
2 Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap .
3 Tap > Set ringtone.
4 Select an option from the list or tap
to select a music file saved to your device,
then tap Done.
5 Tap Done.
To delete contacts
1 From your Home screen, tap
, then tap .
2 Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete.
3 To delete all contacts, tap the downward arrow to open the drop-down menu,
then select Mark all.
4 Tap
, then tap Delete.
To edit contact information about yourself
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap Myself, then tap
.
, then tap .
3 Enter the new information or make the changes you want.
4 When you are done, tap Done.
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To create a new contact from a text message
1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap > Save.
3 Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4 Edit 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
2 Get more information about ICE
3 Show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information
4 Medical information
5 ICE contact list
6 Create new ICE contacts
7 Use existing contacts as ICE contacts
To show your medical and personal information as part of the ICE information
1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3 Tap
, then mark the Show personal information checkbox.
To enter your medical information
1 From your Home screen, tap
, then tap .
2 Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3 Tap
, then tap Edit medical info.
4 Edit the desired information.
5 When you are done, tap Done.
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To add a new ICE contact
1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap .
3 If 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.
4 Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
5 When 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
1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap
.
3 Mark the contacts you want to use as ICE contacts.
4 When 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
1 From your Home screen, tap
, then tap .
2 Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3 Tap
, then tap Settings.
4 Mark 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
1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency.
3 Tap
, then tap Settings.
4 Mark 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
1 From the Home screen, tap
2 Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites.
3 Tap
.
, then tap .
To view your favorite contacts
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap
.
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To assign a contact to a group
1 In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.
2 Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups.
3 Mark the checkboxes for the groups you want to add the contact to.
4 Tap Done.
Sending contact information
To send your business card
1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Tap Myself.
3 Press
4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap the contact whose details you want to send.
3 Press
4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Press , then tap Mark several.
3 Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts.
4 Tap
, 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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact.
3 Press
4 Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then tap
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap .
3 Tap 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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card.
3 Tap OK.
, then tap .
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To export contacts to a SIM card
When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to
memory limitations on SIM cards.
1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
2 Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card.
3 Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your
contacts.
4 Tap Export.
5 Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on your
SIM card, or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existing
contacts on your SIM card.
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Messaging and chat
Reading and sending messages
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
1 Go back to the list of conversations
2 View options
3 Sent and received messages
4 Send button
5 Add attachments
6 Attach a location
7 Attach a handwritten note or image
8 Take a photo and attach it
9 Attach a photo saved on your device
10 Text field
To create and send a message
1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap
.
3 Enter 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.
4 Tap Write message and enter your message text.
5 If you want to add an attachment, tap
and select an option.
6 To send the message, tap Send.
If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged
with the word Draft:.
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To read a received message
1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap the desired conversation.
3 If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap
Download message.
All received messages are saved by default to the device memory.
To reply to a message
1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap the conversation containing the message.
3 Enter your reply and tap Send.
To forward a message
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward.
3 Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.
4 Enter 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.
5 Edit the message, if necessary, then tap Send.
To save a file contained in a message you receive
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap the conversation you want to open.
3 If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap
Download message.
4 Touch 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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.
3 Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >
Delete.
To delete conversations
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap
3 Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap >
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap the conversation you want to open.
3 In the message you want to star, tap
4 To unstar a message, tap
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap , then tap Starred messages.
3 All 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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap
3 Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list.
, then tap Search.
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Calling from a message
To call a message sender
1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap a conversation.
3 Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the number
you want to call from the list that appears.
4 If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number that you want to
call. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap .
To save a sender's number as a contact
1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 Tap
3 Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4 Edit the contact information and tap Done.
> Save.
Messaging settings
To change your message notification settings
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap , then tap Settings.
3 To set a notification sound, tap Notification tone and select an option.
4 For 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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap
3 Mark 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.
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1 Start a new chat or video call
2 Options
3 List of contacts
To start an instant message or a video call
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Hangouts.
3 Tap , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number or circle name
and select the relevant entry from the suggested list.
4 To start an instant messaging session, tap
.
5 To start a video call, tap .
To reply to a chat message or join a video call
1 When someone contacts you on Hangouts,
, or appears in the status bar.
2 Drag the status bar downward, then tap the message or video call and begin to
chat.
To learn more about Hangouts™
• When the Hangouts™ application is open, tap
, then tap Help.
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Setting up email
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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Mail.
3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for information
on detailed settings for the email account.
To add an extra email account
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Mail.
3 If you are using several email accounts, tap
4 Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the email
account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually.
5 When prompted, enter a name for your email account so that it is easily
identifiable.
6 When you are finished, tap Next.
.
.
, then tap Add account.
To set an email account as your default account
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Mail.
3 Press
4 Select the account you want to use as the default account for composing and
5 Mark 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
1 View a list of all email accounts and recent folders
2 Write a new email message
3 Search for email messages
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4 Access settings and options
5 List of email messages
To download new email messages
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Mail.
3 If you are using several email accounts, tap
and select the account that you
want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu.
4 To download new messages, tap , then tap Refresh.
When the inbox is open, swipe downwards on the screen to refresh the message list.
To read your email messages
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Mail.
3 If you are using several email accounts, tap
and select the account that you
want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to check all
your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inboxin the drop down
menu.
4 In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to
read.
To create and send an email message
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 If you are using several email accounts, tap
, then find and tap Mail.
and select the account from which
you want to send the email, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu.
3 Tap , then type the recipient's name or email address, or tap and select one
or more recipients from your Contacts list.
4 Enter the email subject and message text, then tap
.
To reply to an email message
1 In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to reply to, then tap
Reply or Reply all.
2 Enter your reply, then tap
.
To forward an email message
1 In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to forward, then tap
Forward.
2 Enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap
and select a recipient from
your Contacts list.
3 Enter your message text, then tap
.
To view an email message attachment
1 Find and tap the email message containing the attachment you want to view.
Email messages with attachments are indicated by
.
2 After the email message opens, tap Load. The attachment starts to download.
3 After the attachment finishes downloading, tap View.
To save a sender's email address to your contacts
1 Find and tap a message in your email inbox.
2 Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK.
3 Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
4 Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.
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.
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To activate the preview pane
1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Mail.
2 Tap , then tap Settings.
3 Tap General > Split view.
4 Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK.
To read email messages using the preview pane
1 Make sure the preview pane is activated.
2 Open your email inbox.
3 Scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.
4 To view the email message in fullscreen format, tap the split bar (located between
the email list and the email body).
5 To return to the regular inbox view, tap the split bar again.
Organizing your email messages
To sort your emails
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Mail.
3 If 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.
4 Tap
5 Select a sorting option.
, then tap Sort.
.
and select the account that you
To search for emails
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 If 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
3 Tap .
4 Enter your search text, then tap
5 The 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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 If you are using several email accounts, tap , and select the account you want
to check.
3 Under the account that you want to check, select Show all folders.
To delete an email message
1 In your email inbox, mark the checkbox for the message that you want to delete,
then tap
2 Tap Delete.
In the email inbox view, you can also flick a message to the right to delete it.
.
, then find and tap Mail.
, then tap Combined view.
on the keyboard.
, then find and tap Mail.
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Email account settings
To remove an email account from your device
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Mail.
3 Press
4 Select the account you want to remove.
5 Tap Delete account > OK.
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Mail.
3 Tap
4 Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency.
5 Tap Inbox check frequency > Check frequency and select an option.
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Press
3 Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an Out
4 Tap Out of office.
5 Drag the slider beside Out of office to the right to turn on the function.
6 If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the auto
7 Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field.
8 Tap 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 Mail.
, 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.
1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and recent folders
2 Write a new email message
3 Search for email messages
4 Access settings and options
5 List of email messages
To learn more about Gmail™
• When the Gmail application is open, tap
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Music
Transferring music to your device
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 118 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
www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/
www.sonymobile.com/support
Listening to music
Use the Walkman® application to listen to your favorite music and audio books.
Managing files using a
.
.
1 Go to the Walkman® home screen
2 Search songs on Music Unlimited and all songs saved to your device
3 View the current play queue
4 Album art (if available)
5 Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue
Touch and hold to rewind within the current song
6 Play or pause a song
7 Tap to go to the next song in the play queue
Touch and hold to fast forward within the current song
8 Shuffle songs in the current play queue
9 Repeat all songs in the current play queue
10 Progress indicator – Drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind
11 Total length of current song
12 Elapsed time of current song
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Walkman® homescreen
1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Walkman® homescreen menu
2 Scroll up or down to view content
3 Play a song using the Walkman® application
4 Return to the Walkman® music player screen
To play a song using the Walkman® application
1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 If 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.
3 Select a music category, for example, under Artists, Albums, or Songs, then
browse to the song that you want to open.
4 Tap 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
1 While a song is playing in the background, tap the
to open the recently used
applications window.
2 Tap 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.
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1 Return to the Walkman® homescreen
2 Browse your music by artist
3 Browse your music by album
4 Browse your music by song
5 Browse all playlists
6 New releases (provided by Music Unlimited)
7 Charts (provided by Music Unlimited)
8 Featured playlists (provided by Music Unlimited)
9 Collect 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
1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2 If 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
1 From the Walkman® homescreen, tap
.
2 Tap Download music info > Start. Your device searches online and downloads
the latest available album art and song information for your music.
The SensMe™ channels application is activated when you download music information.
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.
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To delete a song
1 From the Walkman® homescreen, browse to the song you want to delete.
2 Touch and hold the song title, then tap Delete from the list that appears.
3 Tap 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
1 From the Walkman® homescreen, touch and hold the name of the album or song
that you want to add to a playlist.
2 In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist.
3 Enter 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
1 Open the Walkman® homescreen menu, then tap Playlists.
2 Under Playlists, select the playlist that you want to open.
3 If you want to play all songs, tap Shuffle all.
To add songs to a playlist
1 From the Walkman® homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to
add to a playlist.
2 Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to.
3 Tap 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
1 In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song you want to delete.
2 Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears.
To delete a playlist
1 Open the Walkman® homescreen menu, then tap Playlists.
2 Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete.
3 Tap Delete.
4 Tap Delete again to confirm.
You cannot delete smart playlists.
Sharing music
To share a song
1 From the Walkman® homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to
share.
2 Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share.
3 Select 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™.
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To share and "Like" a song on Facebook™
1 While the song is playing in the Walkman® application, tap the album art.
2 Tap to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a
comment in the comments field.
3 Tap 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™
1 Open the Walkman® homescreen menu, then tap Friends' music > Recent.
2 Tap an item that you want to work on.
3 Manage 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™
1 Open the Walkman® homescreen menu, then tap Friends' music > My shares.
2 Scroll 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
1 When the Walkman® application is open, tap
2 Tap Settings > Sound enhancements.
3 To 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
1 When the Walkman® application is open, tap
2 Tap Settings > Sound enhancements > Settings > Surround sound (VPT).
3 Select 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
1 In the Walkman® application, tap
2 Tap Visualizer.
Tap the screen to switch to full-screen view.
To change the background theme
1 In the Walkman® application, tap .
2 Tap Visualizer.
3 Tap
> 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.
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1 Search for music online
2 View options
3 View current music charts
4 View the search result history
5 Main screen for recording music
6 Find out what music you're listening to
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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device towards the music source.
3 Tap . 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
1 Open the TrackID™ application, then tap Charts.
2 Tap
> Regions, then select a country or region.
To buy a track recognized by the TrackID™ application
1 After a track has been recognized by the TrackID™ application, tap Download.
2 Follow 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
1 After a track has been recognized by the TrackID™ application, tap Share, then
select a sharing method.
2 Follow 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.
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To delete a track from the track history
1 Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History.
2 Tap a track title, then tap Delete.
3 Tap 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
1 From the Walkman® homescreen, tap
2 Drag the slider beside Music Unlimited to the right so that the Music Unlimited
function gets turned on, then follow the on-screen instructions.
for more information.
> Settings.
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FM radio
Listening to the radio
The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and
listen to FM radio stations and save them as 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.
1 Favorites list
2 Radio on/off button
3 View menu options
4 Tuned frequency
5 Save or remove a channel as a favorite
6 Tuning dial
7 Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels
8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel
9 A saved favorite channel
10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel
To listen to the FM radio
1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.
2 From your Home screen, tap
.
3 Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scroll through the
frequency band.
When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.
To move between radio channels
• Drag the frequency band left or right.
To start a new search for radio channels
1 When the radio is open, press
.
2 Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all
available channels are displayed.
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To switch the radio sound to the speaker
1 When the radio is open, press .
2 Tap 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™
1 While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then select
TrackID™.
2 A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If
successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks.
3 Press
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,
or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
to return the FM Radio.
Favorite radio channels
To save a channel as a favorite
1 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a
favorite.
2 Tap
3 Enter a name and select a color for the channel, then press Save.
.
To listen to a favorite radio channel
1 Tap
2 Select an option.
1 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove.
2 Tap
.
To remove a channel as a favorite
, then tap Delete.
Sound settings
To switch between mono and stereo sound mode
1 When the radio is open, press .
2 Tap Enable stereo sound.
3 To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press
sound.
To select the radio region
1 When the radio is open, press
2 Tap Set radio region.
3 Select an option.
To adjust the Visualizer
1 When the radio is open, tap
2 Tap Visualizer.
3 Select an option.
.
.
and tap Force mono
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Camera
Taking photos and recording videos
1 Zoom in or out
2 Main camera screen
3 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos
4 View photos and videos
5 Take photos or record video clips
6 Go back a step or exit the camera
7 Capturing mode settings icon
8 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons
9 Front camera
To take a photo from the lock screen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2 To activate the camera, touch and hold
and drag upwards.
3 After the camera opens, tap .
To take a photo using the camera key
1 Activate the camera.
2 Press the camera key fully down.
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button
1 Activate the camera.
2 Point the camera toward the subject.
3 Tap 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
1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap
.
3 To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you
release your finger.
To use the still camera flash
1 When the camera is open, tap
2 Select your desired flash setting.
3 Take the photo.
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To record a video using the camera key
1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap , and select .
3 If the video camera is not selected, tap .
4 To start recording a video, press the camera key.
5 To stop recording, press the camera key again.
To record a video by tapping the screen
1 Activate the camera.
2 Point the camera toward the subject.
3 Tap to start recording.
4 Tap to stop recording.
This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode.
To view your photos and videos
1 Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video.
2 Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.
To delete a photo or recorded video
1 Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete.
2 Tap the screen to make
3 Tap .
4 Tap Delete to confirm.
appear.
Face detection
You can use face detection to bring an off-center face into focus. The camera
automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A yellow frame shows
which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the camera.
You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus.
To turn on face detection
1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap
3 Tap , then tap .
4 Tap Focus mode > Face detection.
1 When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at your
2 Press the camera key halfway down. A colored frame shows which face is in
3 To take the photo, press the camera key fully down.
, then select .
To take a photo using face detection
subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is framed.
focus.
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™
1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap
3 Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level.
, then tap
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To take a photo using Smile Shutter™
1 When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at
your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on.
2 The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken
automatically.
3 If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually.
Adding the geographical position to your photos
Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos
when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless
networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology.
When
position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on and the
geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When neither of
these two symbols appear, geotagging is turned off.
To turn on geotagging
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap Settings > Location.
3 Drag the slider beside Location to the right.
4 Activate the camera.
5 Tap
6 Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right.
7 Tap OK.
appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical
.
, then tap .
General camera settings
Capturing mode settings overview
Superior auto
Optimize your settings to suit any scene.
Manual
Adjust camera settings manually.
AR effect
Take photos with virtual scenes and characters.
Creative effect
Apply effects to photos or videos.
Timeshift burst
Find the best photo from a burst of images.
Social live
Broadcast live video to Facebook™.
Sweep Panorama
Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just press the camera key and move the camera
steadily from one side to the other.
Portrait retouch
Take photos with real-time portrait styles.
Superior auto
Superior auto mode detects the conditions you are shooting in and automatically adjusts
the settings to ensure you take the best photo possible.
Manual mode
Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for photos
and videos.
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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 61 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.
To use Timeshift burst
1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap
, then select .
3 To take photos, press the camera key fully down and then release it. The photos
taken appear in thumbnail view.
4 Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save, then tap
.
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.
To broadcast live video using Social live
1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap
, then select .
3 Log in to your Facebook™ account.
4 Tap
5 To take a photo during the broadcast, tap
to start broadcasting.
.
6 To stop broadcasting, tap .
Portrait retouch
Use this feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait photos as you take them to ensure
the best results.
To use the Portrait retouch feature
1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap
3 Tap
, then tap .
and select the portrait style that you want to apply to the photo.
4 To delete the applied portrait style, tap the subject's face on the camera screen.
5 To compare the applied portrait style with the original portrait, touch and hold the
camera screen.
6 To take a photo, press the camera key fully down and then release it.
Quick launch
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked.
Launch only
When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and holding
down the camera key.
Launch and capture
When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the
screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
Launch and record video
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When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is
locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
Off
Geotagging
Tag photos with details of where you took them.
Touch capture
Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger. The photo is
taken as soon as you release your finger.
Data storage
You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's
internal storage.
Internal storage
Photos or videos are saved on the device memory.
SD card
Photos or videos are saved on the SD card.
White balance
This function adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. The white
balance setting icon
is available on the camera screen.
Auto
Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.
Incandescent
Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
Fluorescent
Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting.
Daylight
Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.
Cloudy
Adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Still camera settings
To adjust the still camera settings
1 Activate the camera.
2 To display all settings, tap
3 Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired.
Still camera settings overview
Resolution
Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo
with a higher resolution requires more memory.
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8MP
3264×2448(4:3)
8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
5MP
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3104×1746(16:9)
5 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
2MP
1920×1080(16:9)
2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.
This setting is 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.
ISO
You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by
increasing the ISO sensitivity.
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Auto
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
100
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.
200
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200.
400
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400.
800
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.
1600
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Center
Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image.
Average
Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Spot
Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Image stabilizer
When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps you
by compensating for small movements of the hand.
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.
5 seconds
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.
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Flash
Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a
backlight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon in the
camera screen:
Auto
The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.
Fill flash
Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark
shadows.
Red-eye reduction
Reduces the red color of eyes when taking a photo.
Off
The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting
conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the selftimer to avoid blurred photos.
Flashlight
A torch or camera light is turned on when you take photos.
Scene selection
Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations
using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to
fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.
Off
The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually.
Soft skin
Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect.
Soft snap
Use for shooting photos against a soft background.
Anti motion blur
Use for minimizing camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene.
Landscape
Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Backlight correction HDR
Use to improve details in high contrast shots. The built-in backlight correction analyzes the image and
automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot.
Night portrait
Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the
camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Night scene
Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the
camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Hand-held twilight
Use for taking hand-held low-light photos with reduced noise and blur.
High sensitivity
Use for taking photos without a flash under low light conditions. Reduces blur.
Gourmet
Use for shooting food arrangements in bright color.
Pet
Use for taking photos of your pet. Reduces blur and red eyes.
Beach
Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes.
Snow
Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos.
Party
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Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or
candlelight. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable
surface.
Sports
Use for taking photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.
Document
Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast.
Fireworks
Use for taking photos of fireworks in all their glory.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Video camera settings
To adjust the video camera settings
1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.
3 To display all settings, tap
4 Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.
Video camera settings overview
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. 1980×1080 pixels.
HD
1280×720(16:9)
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.
VGA
640×480(4:3)
VGA 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 that video files can fit in a multimedia message.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
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.
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Focus mode
The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous
autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus
frame stays sharp.
Single autofocus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera
automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the
screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face
detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.
Object tracking
When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
HDR video
Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong
backlight or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. Video HDR compensates for the
loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.
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 you want to capture.
Center
Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image.
Average
Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Spot
Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
SteadyShot™
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.
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Flash
Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a
backlight. The video flash icon is only available on the video camera screen. Note that
the video quality can sometimes be better without a light even if lighting conditions are
poor.
On
Off
Scene selection
The Scene selection feature helps you quickly set up the camera for common situations
using pre-programmed video scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for
you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video.
Off
The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.
Soft snap
Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.
Landscape
Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Night
When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast moving
objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting
conditions are good to improve the video quality.
Beach
Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes.
Snow
Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.
Sports
Use for videoing fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.
Party
Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or
candlelight. Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
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Photos and videos in Album
Viewing photos and videos
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.
1 Tap the icon to open the Album homescreen menu
2 View menu options
3 Display a slideshow of all your images, or the ones you added to favorites
4 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album homescreen menu
5 The date of items in the group
6 Tap a photo or video to view it
7 Scroll up or down to view content
To view photos and videos
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Album.
3 Tap a photo or video to view it.
4 Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or
video.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
To change the size of the thumbnails
• 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
1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album.
2 Tap a photo to end the slideshow.
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To watch a slideshow of your photos with music
1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap >
SensMe™ slideshow.
2 Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap .
The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music data to
play a slideshow.
3 To pause playing, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap .
To play a video
1 In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play.
2 Tap Movies > Just once.
3 If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide
the controls, tap the screen again.
To pause a video
1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2 Tap
.
To fast forward and rewind a video
1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2 Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.
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
1 In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to share.
2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
3 Tap 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
1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Use as > Contact picture.
2 If asked, select Contacts > Just once, then select a contact.
To use a photo as wallpaper
1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Use as > Wallpaper.
2 Follow the instructions on the screen.
To rotate a photo
1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
2 Select Rotate. The photo is saved in the new orientation.
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>
>
.
To delete a photo or video
1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
2 Tap Delete.
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To work with batches of photos or videos in Album
1 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select
items.
2 Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue
frame.
3 Use 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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Album.
3 Drag 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
1 In the Faces tile, tap the Unnamed faces folder, then browse to the Other faces
folder and choose the face that you want to name.
2 Tap Add name.
3 Type a name, then tap Done > Add as new person.
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To edit a face name
1 When you are viewing a face in full-screen view, tap the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap
2 Tap OK.
3 Tap the name of the face that you want to edit.
4 Edit 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
1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
2 If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3 Tap
4 Select an option.
5 To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the
6 To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of the
7 To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the
8 Tap Apply.
9 To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Save.
> Crop.
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.
frame, then drag it to the desired position.
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To apply special effects to a photo
1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
2 If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
3 Tap , then select an option.
4 Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save.
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.
1
View photos and videos using the PlayMemories Online service
2 Return to the Album application homescreen
3 View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera
4 View all photos and videos saved to your device in different folders
5 View your favorite photos and videos
6 View all photos with faces
7 View your photos on a map or in globe mode
8 View photos and videos on the same network
9 View photos and videos on Facebook™
10 View photos and videos on Picasa™
11 View photos using the Flickr™ online service
The PlayMemories Online service is not available in all countries or regions.
To view and add comments to online album content
1 When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap to view the comments.
2 Enter 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™.
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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
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.
Adding the geographical position to your photos
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1 View geotagged photos in Globe view
2 Search a location on the map
3 View menu options
4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map
5 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location
6 Thumbnails 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.
To add a geotag to a photo
1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Tap to set location to open the map screen.
2 Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map.
3 To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map where you want to
move the photo to.
4 When you are done, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo viewer.
To view geotagged photos on a map
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Album.
3 Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places.
4 Tap the photo that you want to view on a map.
To view geotagged photos on a globe
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Album.
3 Drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap Places >
4 Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe.
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To change the geotag of a photo
1 When 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.
2 Tap OK.
To change the map view
• When viewing the map in Album, tap
, then select Classic view or Satellite view.
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Videos
Watching videos in the Movies application
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.
1 View menu options
2 Display the most recently played video
3 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to browse all downloaded and saved videos
4 Tap to play saved or downloaded video files
5 Scroll up or down to view content
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
1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
2 Find 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.
3 To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.
4 To pause playing, tap
. To resume playing, tap .
5 To 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
1 When the video is playing, tap the screen to display all the controls.
2 Tap
> Throw.
3 Select an external device on which to play the video. If there is no external device
available, follow the on-screen instructions to add one.
To change settings in Movies
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Tap
> Settings, then change the settings as desired.
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To change the sound settings while a video is playing
1 While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
2 Tap , then tap Sound settings.
3 Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate.
4 When you're finished, tap OK.
To share a video
1 When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share.
2 In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the
selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.
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
www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/
on the 118 page.
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Managing files using a
Managing video content
To get movie information manually
1 Make sure your device has an active data connection.
2 From your Home screen, tap
3 Drag 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.
4 Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video, then tap Search for info.
5 In the search field, enter keywords for the video, then tap the confirm key on the
keyboard. All matches are displayed in a list.
6 Select a search result, then tap Done. The download of the information begins.
You can get information about newly added videos automatically every time the Movies
application opens if you mark the Get video details checkbox under Settings.
If the downloaded information is not correct, search again using different keywords.
To clear information about a video
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Drag 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.
3 Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Clear info.
To delete a video
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Drag 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.
3 Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears.
4 Tap Delete again to confirm.
, then find and tap Movies.
, then find and tap Movies.
, then find and tap Movies.
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Video Unlimited service
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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap .
3 If 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.
4 Tap
> Sign In, then follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your account,
or create a new account, to buy or rent movies.
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Connectivity
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
You can use the Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or
other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a
wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your
favorite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to
music from your device via the TV's speakers.
Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the
functionality described above to work. If your TV does not support screen mirroring, you may
need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately.
When using screen mirroring, the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there
is interference from other Wi-Fi® networks.
To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen
1 TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen
mirroring function.
2 Your device: From your Home screen, tap
3 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring.
4 Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select the device you want to mirror content
to.
When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.
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Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the
functionality described above to work.
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices
You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for
example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital
Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network
in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from other DLNA
Certified™ devices on your device.
After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listen to
music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos taken with
your device's camera on a large-screen TV.
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device
When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other
device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server
device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to
your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
To play a shared track on your device
1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same
Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2 From your Home screen, tap
3 Select a device from the list of connected devices.
4 Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to
play. The track starts playing automatically.
, then find and tap WALKMAN.
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To play a shared video on your device
1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same
Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
3 Select a device from the list of connected devices.
4 Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to
play.
To view a shared photo on your device
1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same
Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2 From your Home screen, tap .
3 Find and tap Album. All your available online albums and connected devices are
displayed.
4 Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5 Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices
Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™
devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content
with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client
devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client
devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access
permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices.
Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices.
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1 Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network.
2 From your Home screen, tap
, then find and tap .
3 Tap , then tap Media server.
4 To turn on the Share media function, drag the slider.
appears in the status bar.
Your device can now work as a media server.
5 Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as your
device.
6 A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notification and
set the relevant access permissions for other devices.
The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to
your client device User guide for more information. If the device cannot connect, check that
your Wi-Fi® network is working.
You can also access the Media server menu under Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media
server 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
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3 Drag the slider beside Share media to the left.
To set access permissions for a pending device
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3 Select a device from the Pending devices list.
4 Select an access permission level.
To change the name of a registered device
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3 Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.
4 Enter a new name for the device.
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To change the access level of a registered device
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3 Select a device from the Registered devices list.
4 Tap Change access level and select an option.
To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings.
3 Tap .
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
1 Ensure you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2 From your Home screen, tap
3 Find and tap Album.
4 Browse to and open the file that you want to view.
5 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
share your content with. The selected files start playing in chronological order on
the device that you select.
6 To disconnect from the DMR device, tap
playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.
.
and select a DMR device to
and select your device. The file stops
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
1 Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected
to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2 From your Home screen, tap
3 Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then tap
the track.
4 Tap
5 To disconnect from the DMR device, tap
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.
and select your device. The track
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.
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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
1 Make sure the Bluetooth® function on your device is turned on.
2 Connect a USB On-The-Go (OTG) adaptor to your device.
3 Connect the DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller to the OTG adaptor using a USB
cable
4 When Controller connected(wired) appears in the status bar at the top of your
device screen, unplug the USB cable.
5 When 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
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More….
3 Mark the NFC checkbox.
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To share a contact with another device using NFC
1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2 To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap .
3 Tap the contact that you want to share.
4 Hold 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.
5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6 When 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
1 Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function
turned on, and that both screens are active.
2 To open the Walkman® application, tap
3 Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
4 Tap the track to play it. You can then tap to pause the track. The transfer works
whether the track is playing or paused.
5 Hold 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.
6 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7 When 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.
, then find and tap .
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2 To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen, tap
find and tap Album.
3 Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
4 Hold 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.
5 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6 When 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
1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
2 From your Home screen, tap
3 To open the web browser, find and tap
4 Load the web page that you want to share.
5 Hold 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.
6 Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7 When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the
receiving device.
.
.
, then
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.
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To scan an NFC tag
1 Make sure your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is
active.
2 Place 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
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings.
3
Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth so the Bluetooth® function is turned on.
4
Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth® devices appear.
5
Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth® devices.
.
To adjust your device's visibility time to other Bluetooth® devices
1 From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
3 Press
4 Select an option.
and select Visibility timeout.
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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.
2 From your Home screen, tap
3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.
4 Tap and select Rename phone.
5 Enter a name for your device.
6 Tap Rename.
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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
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