Sony Ericsson Xperia T3 D5106, Xperia T3 D5102, Xperia T3 D5103 User Guide

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User guide

Xperia™ T3

D5102/D5103/D5106

Getting started...............................................................................	6
About this User guide..........................................................................	6
Overview.............................................................................................	6
Assembly............................................................................................	7
Starting your device for the first time...................................................	9
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................	10
Charging your device........................................................................	10

Learning the basics......................................................................	12
Using the touchscreen......................................................................	12
Locking and unlocking the screen.....................................................	14
Home screen....................................................................................	14
Application screen.............................................................................	16
Navigating applications.....................................................................	17
Small apps........................................................................................	17
Widgets............................................................................................	18
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................	19
Background and themes...................................................................	20
Taking a screenshot..........................................................................	21
Status and notifications.....................................................................	21
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................	22
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......................................................................	30
Selecting mobile networks................................................................	31
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................	31
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................	33
Synchronizing with online accounts...................................................	33
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................	33
Synchronizing with Outlook using a computer...................................	34
Basic settings...............................................................................	35
Accessing settings............................................................................	35
Sound, ringtone, and volume............................................................	35
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SIM card protection..........................................................................	36
Screen settings.................................................................................	36
Screen lock.......................................................................................	37
Language settings.............................................................................	38
Date and time...................................................................................	38
Enhancing the sound output.............................................................	39

Typing text...................................................................................	40
On-screen keyboard.........................................................................	40
Entering text using voice input...........................................................	41
Editing text........................................................................................	41
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard.....................................................	42

Calling..........................................................................................	43
Making calls......................................................................................	43
Receiving calls..................................................................................	44
Smart call handling............................................................................	45
Ongoing calls....................................................................................	46
Using the call log...............................................................................	46
Forwarding calls................................................................................	47
Restricting calls.................................................................................	47
Multiple calls.....................................................................................	47
Conference calls...............................................................................	48
Voicemail..........................................................................................	48
Emergency calls................................................................................	49

Contacts.......................................................................................	50
Transferring contacts........................................................................	50
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................	51
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................	52
Adding medical and emergency contact information.........................	53
Favorites and groups........................................................................	54
Sending contact information..............................................................	55
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application.......................	55
Backing up contacts.........................................................................	55

Messaging and chat.....................................................................	57
Reading and sending messages.......................................................	57
Organizing your messages................................................................	58
Calling from a message.....................................................................	59
Messaging settings...........................................................................	59
Instant messaging and video chat.....................................................	59

Email.............................................................................................	61
Setting up email................................................................................	61
Sending and receiving email messages.............................................	61
Email preview pane...........................................................................	62
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Organizing your email messages.......................................................	63
Email account settings......................................................................	64
Gmail™.............................................................................................	64

Music............................................................................................	65
Transferring music to your device......................................................	65
Listening to music.............................................................................	65
“WALKMAN” homescreen menu.......................................................	66
Playlists.............................................................................................	68
Sharing music...................................................................................	68
Enhancing the sound........................................................................	69
Visualizer ..........................................................................................	69
Recognizing music with TrackID™....................................................	69
Music Unlimited online service...........................................................	71

FM radio.......................................................................................	72
Listening to the radio.........................................................................	72
Favorite radio channels.....................................................................	73
Sound settings..................................................................................	73

Camera.........................................................................................	74
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................	74
Face detection..................................................................................	75
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces.................................	75
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................	76
General camera settings...................................................................	76
Still camera settings..........................................................................	78
Video camera settings.......................................................................	82

Photos and videos in Album........................................................	85
Viewing photos and videos................................................................	85
Sharing and managing photos and videos.........................................	86
Editing photos with the Photo editor application................................	87
Album homescreen menu.................................................................	88
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................	89

Videos..........................................................................................	91
Watching videos in the Movies application........................................	91
Transferring video content to your device..........................................	92
Managing video content....................................................................	92
Video Unlimited service.....................................................................	93

Connectivity.................................................................................	94
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.......................	94
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.................................	94
Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless
controller...........................................................................................	96
NFC..................................................................................................	97
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Bluetooth® wireless technology........................................................	99
Smart apps and features that save you time.............................	102
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect...............	102
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™.............................	103
Using your device as a wallet..........................................................	104
Travel and maps.........................................................................	105
Using location services....................................................................	105
Google Maps™ and navigation.......................................................	106
Using data traffic when traveling......................................................	107
Airplane mode.................................................................................	107
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................	108
Calendar.........................................................................................	108
Alarm and clock..............................................................................	109
Support and maintenance..........................................................	111
Support for your device...................................................................	111
Computer tools...............................................................................	111
Updating your device......................................................................	112
Finding a lost device .......................................................................	113
IMEI number...................................................................................	114
Battery and power management.....................................................	114
Memory and storage.......................................................................	116
Managing files using a computer.....................................................	117
Backing up and restoring content...................................................	118
Restarting and resetting..................................................................	120
Recycling your device.....................................................................	120
Limitations to services and features.................................................	120
Legal information.............................................................................	121

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Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia™ T3 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 Updating your device

on page 112.

To check the current software version of your device 1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.

Overview

1Proximity/Light sensor

2Charging light/Notification light/Ear speaker

3Front camera lens

4Micro SIM and memory card slot cover

5Power key

6Volume/Zoom key

7Camera key

8Strap hole

9Microphone

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10Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area

11Main camera lens

12Camera light

13Second microphone

14Headset jack

15GPS antenna area

16Port for charger/USB cable

17NFC™ detection area

18Speaker

Assembly

A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.

To insert the micro SIM card

Use a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool to insert the micro SIM card.

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1With the back of the device facing you, insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the back of the device, then detach the cover.

2With the gold-colored contacts facing you, insert the micro SIM card into the slot until you hear a locking sound.

3Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.

If you insert a micro SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.

To insert a memory card

Use a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool to insert the memory card.

1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the device, then detach the memory card cover.

2Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-colored contacts facing toward you, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a locking sound.

3Re-attach the memory card cover.

To remove the micro SIM card

1Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot.

2Using a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool, press the micro SIM card inward and then release it quickly.

3 Draw the card outward and remove it fully.

4Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.

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To remove the memory card

1Turn off the device and remove the cover of the memory card slot.

2Using a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool, press the memory card inward and

then release it quickly.

3Draw the card outward and 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.

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.

3Tap OK.

It may take a while for the device to shut down.

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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 .

2Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.

3Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account.

You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.

Charging your device

Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorized Sony repair center. You should never try to open or take apart this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty.

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 on page 114.

To charge your device

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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.

4When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outward. Make sure not to bend the connector.

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 37 page.

To activate the screen

•Briefly press the power key .

To unlock the screen

•Place a finger on the middle of the screen and swipe in any direction.

To lock the screen

•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .

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 beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is

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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 .

To delete a pane from your Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .

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Application screen

The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.

To view all applications on the Application screen

1From your Home screen, tap .

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
2	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.
	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.

3Enter the name of the application you want to search for.

To uninstall an application from the Application screen

1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right.

2 Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .

3Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.

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Navigating applications

You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the small apps 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 continue to run in the background or pause. If the application is paused or runs in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application.

1Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application

2Small apps bar – Open a small app

3Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the small apps bar

4Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen

5Back 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.

Small apps

You can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar. A small app only takes up a small area of your screen, so you can interact with a small app and another application at the same time on the same screen. For example, you can have a web page open and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and perform calculations. You can download more small apps from Google Play™.

To open a small app

1	To make the small apps 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.

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	To download a small app
1	From the small apps 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 small apps bar

•Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.

To remove a small app from the small apps bar

•Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .

To restore a previously removed small app

1	Open the small apps bar, then tap		.
2	Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the small apps
	bar.
	To add a widget as a small app
1	To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2	Tap	> > .

3Select a widget.

4Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.

Widgets

Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play™.

To add a widget to the Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets.

2Find and tap the widget that you want to add.

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To resize a widget

1Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release

the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.

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 lock screen

1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .

2 Swipe inward from the top-left area of the screen until appears, then tap it. 3 If required, enter your PIN code, pattern, or password to unlock the screen.

4Find and tap the widget that you want to add.

5Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.

You cannot add a widget to the lock screen by default. To enable this feature, tap Settings > Security and then mark the Enable widgets checkbox.

Shortcuts and folders

Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.

1Access a folder containing applications

2Access an application using a shortcut

To add a shortcut to your Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears.

2In the customization menu, tap Apps.

3Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.

In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.

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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 Home screen

•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the item to .

To create a folder on the Home screen

•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.

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

1Tap the folder to open it.

2 Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.

3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.

Background and themes

You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.

To change your Home screen wallpaper

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.

To set a theme

1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Tap Themes, then select a theme.

When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.

To change the wallpaper for the lockscreen

1 From your Homescreen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Lock screen.

3Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.

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Taking a screenshot

You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.

To take a screenshot

1Press and hold down the power key and the volume down key simultaneously until you hear a clicking sound.

2To view the screenshot, drag the status bar fully downwards.

Status and notifications

The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information such as battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and handle your notifications.

To open or close the Notification panel

To take action on a notification

•Tap the notification.

To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel

•Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.

To clear all notifications from the Notification panel

•Tap Clear.

Notification light

The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.

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Icons in the status bar

Status icons

Signal strength

No signal

Roaming

GPRS is available EDGE is available 3G is available

Cellular data network is available

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

Flight 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 o other ANT+™ capable devices

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

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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

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 address 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 colleagues around the world.

Browse and listen to FM radio stations.

Use the Album application to view and to 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 videos in your device and share content with your friends.

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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.

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.

4Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Some applications may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your device in order to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.

You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the application under Settings > Apps.

Downloading applications from other sources

When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™, you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant download instructions.

Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions or concerns.

To allow the download of applications from other sources

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Security.

3 Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.

4Tap 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.

	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.

4Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go on the keyboard.

1Go to the homepage

2Search and address field

3Refresh the page

4Access browser tabs

5View help and options

6Go back a page in the browser history

Internet and MMS settings

To send multimedia messages, or to access the Internet when there is no available WiFi® network, you must have a working mobile data connection with the correct Internet and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) settings. Here are some tips:

•For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and MMS settings come pre-installed on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send multimedia messages right away.

•In some cases, you get the option to download Internet and MMS settings the first time you turn on your device when a SIM card is inserted. It is also possible to download these settings later from the Settings menu.

•You can manually add, change or delete Internet and MMS settings on your device at any time. Contact your network operator for detailed information.

•If you cannot access the Internet over a mobile network or if multimedia messaging is not working, even though the Internet and MMS settings have been downloaded

successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/ for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues.

To download Internet and MMS settings

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Internet settings.

3Tap Accept. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, appears in the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically.

If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your mobile network. Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window and then try again.

To check whether mobile data is turned on or off

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

3Check whether the Mobile data traffic checkbox is marked or not.

	To add Internet and MMS settings manually
1	From your Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

3Tap Access Point Names > .

4Tap Name and enter a name as desired.

5Tap APN and enter the access point name.

6Enter all other information as required. If you don’t know what information is required, contact your network operator for more details.

7When you're done, tap , then tap Save.

	To view the downloaded Internet and MMS settings
1	From your Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

3Tap Access Point Names.

4To view more details, tap any of the available items.

	If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
	marked button .
	To delete all Internet and MMS settings
1	From your Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

3Tap Access Point Names, then tap .

4Tap Reset to default. All Internet and MMS settings are deleted.

Wi-Fi®

Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive 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 next to the Wi-Fi® network name.

•Secured networks are indicated by 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.

To turn on Wi-Fi®

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings.

3Drag 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.

3Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.

4Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant password. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

To search for new available networks, tap , and then tap Scan.

To add a Wi-Fi® network manually

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3 Tap .

4Enter the Network SSID information.

5 To select a security type, tap the Security field.

6If required, enter a password.

7To edit some advanced options such as proxy and IP settings, mark the Show advanced options checkbox and then edit as desired.

8Tap Save.

Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the network SSID and password.

Increasing Wi-Fi® signal strength

There are a number of things you can do to increase the strength of a Wi-Fi® signal:

•Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi® access point.

•Move the Wi-Fi® access point away from any potential obstructions or interference.

•Don’t cover the Wi-Fi® antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration).

FCC Caution: Operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency band is only permitted for indoor use. For indoor and outdoor operation, connect your device to an FCC-approved 5 GHz WLAN access point.

Wi-Fi® settings

When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.

If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a cellular data connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a cellular data connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from Wi-Fi® to cellular data.

To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications

1Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.

2	From your Home screen, tap .
3	Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

4Press .

5Tap Advanced.

6Mark the Network notification checkbox.

To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network

1 From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network information is displayed.

	To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
1	From the Home screen, tap .
2	Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3Press .

4Tap Advanced.

5 Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.

6Select an option.

Sharing your mobile data connection

You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your device's data connection with up to eight other devices at once by turning your device into a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. When your device's mobile data connection is successfully shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.

You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.

To share your data connection using a USB cable

1Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.

2Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer.

3 From your Home screen, tap .

4Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

5Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

6To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or disconnect the USB cable.

You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time.

	To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
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.

4Enter the Network SSID information.

5 To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.

6Tap Save.

7	Tap	and mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.
8	If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable Wi-

Fi® hotspot is active.

9To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.

	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.

4Enter the Network SSID for the network.

5 To select a security type, tap the Security field. 6 If required, enter a password.

7Tap Save.

Controlling data usage

You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges.

Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges.

To turn cellular data traffic on or off

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

3Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic accordingly to turn cellular data traffic on or off.

When cellular data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections.

To set a data usage warning

1Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.

2 From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

4To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.

To set a cellular data usage limit

1Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on.

2 From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Settings > Data usage.

4Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.

5To set the cellular data usage limit, drag the corresponding line to the desired value.

Once your cellular data usage reaches the set limit, cellular data traffic on your device gets turned off automatically.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia T3 D5106, Xperia T3 D5102, Xperia T3 D5103 User Guide

Contents

Getting started

About this User guide

Overview

Assembly

Starting your device for the first time

Charging your device

Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Locking and unlocking the screen

Home screen

Application screen

Navigating applications

Small apps

Widgets

Shortcuts and folders

Background and themes

Taking a screenshot

Status and notifications

Icons in the status bar

Application overview

Downloading applications

Downloading applications from other sources

Internet and networks

Browsing the web

Internet and MMS settings

Sharing your mobile data connection

Controlling data usage