Sony Ericsson Xperia M2 Aqua D2403, Xperia M2 Aqua D2406 User Guide
User guide
™
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
.
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
.
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.
.
.
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
.
.
.
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.
.
.
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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