Sony Ericsson C1904, User Manual

Page 1: ...User guide Xperia M C1904 C1905 ...

Page 2: ... menu 24 Typing text 24 Customising your device 29 Enhancing the sound output 31 Memory 31 Using a headset 32 Internet and messaging settings 32 Controlling data usage 33 Mobile network settings 34 Google Play 36 Getting started with Google Play 36 Downloading from Google Play 36 Clearing your application data 36 Permissions 37 Installing applications not from Google Play 37 Calling 38 Emergency c...

Page 3: ...ail 51 Using email 52 WALKMAN application 55 About Music 55 Transferring media files to your device 55 Using the WALKMAN application 56 Getting more information about a song or artist 57 Using My music to organise your songs 57 Managing playlists 58 WALKMAN application widget 59 Protecting your hearing 59 TrackID technology 60 FM radio 62 About the FM radio 62 Using your favourite radio channels 6...

Page 4: ...device to a computer 99 Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader application 101 Smart Connect 102 Synchronising data on your device 103 About synchronising data on your device 103 Synchronising with Google 103 Synchronising your corporate email calendar and contacts 103 Synchronising with Facebook 104 Maps and locations 105 About location services 105 Using GPS 105 Google Maps 105 Using Google Maps t...

Page 5: ... 116 Status and notification icons overview 117 Application overview 118 Important information 120 Important information leaflet 120 Limitations to services and features 120 Legal information 120 Index 121 5 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 6: ...Xperia M User guide 6 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 7: ...rom one place keep track of your appointments and engage in social networking Android devices are constantly evolving When a new software version is available and your device supports this new software you can update your device to get new features and the latest improvements Your Android device is pre loaded with Google services To get the most out of the provided Google services you should have ...

Page 8: ... cable 14 NFC detection area 15 Speaker 16 Strap hole Assembly To remove the back cover 1 Insert a thumbnail into the opening as shown in the illustration then lift up the side of the cover 2 Remove the whole cover 8 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 9: ... You must use a micro SIM card for your device to work correctly Some standard sized SIM cards allow you to detach an integrated micro SIM card Once you detach the micro SIM card from the standard sized SIM card you cannot reattach it and use the standard sized SIM card again If you do not have a micro SIM card or if your current SIM card does not contain a detachable micro SIM card contact your n...

Page 10: ...twork operator but you can change it later from the Settings menu To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN tap 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 Screen lock When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time the screen darke...

Page 11: ...rom your Google account into your Contacts so you have everything in one place You can sign up to new online services from your device as well as from a computer Google account Having a Google account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android device You need a Google account for example to use the Gmail application in your device to chat with friends using Google Talk ...

Page 12: ...y This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it You can also set personal locks to protect your subscription and make sure only you can access content on your device The device screen is made from glass Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or shattered Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself Glass screens are sensitive to drops and mechanical ...

Page 13: ...ke sure that both fingers are within the photo frame area Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen To scroll Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen To scroll more quickly flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the...

Page 14: ...e calls when your ear is close to the screen This prevents you from unintentionally activating other functions on your device when you are engaged in a call Battery Charging the battery Your battery is partly charged when you buy your device It may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the charger cable to a power source such as a USB port or a charger Y...

Page 15: ...attery Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming When you re not using the Internet you can save power by disabling all mobile data connections from the Notification panel by dragging down the status bar This setting does not prevent your device from transmitting data over other wireless networks Turn off Bluetooth and Wi Fi when you don t need these features You can turn them on and o...

Page 16: ...your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Power management 3 Tap next to STAMINA mode To change the settings for STAMINA mode 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Power management 3 To open the settings menu tap STAMINA mode 4 Add or remove applications as desired 5 When you re finished tap Done Estimating the standby time of your device Standby time refers to the amount of time ...

Page 17: ... drag across the screen 3 Tap To play an audio track from the lock screen 1 To activate the screen briefly press the power key 2 To activate the music player controls tap 3 Tap To pause an audio track from the lock screen 1 To activate the screen briefly press the power key 2 When the music player controls appear tap To change the currently playing audio track from the lock screen 1 To activate th...

Page 18: ...rea 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 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 Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen For example the WALKM...

Page 19: ...kground theme To view customisation options from the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and customisation options appear on the screen To add a shortcut to your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates 2 Tap Apps Shortcuts 3 Select a shortcut You can add an application shortcut directly from the App...

Page 20: ...ins the applications that come pre installed on your device as well as the applications you download The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width so you need to flick left and right to view all content To open the Application screen From your Home screen tap To browse the Application screen From the Application screen flick right or left To create a shortcut to an application on ...

Page 21: ...nother application at the same time on the same screen To open the small apps bar Press To open a small app 1 To make the small apps bar appear press 2 Tap the small app that you want to open A small app window appears To close a small app Tap on the small app window 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 locat...

Page 22: ...location You can only move your applications when Own order is selected To uninstall an application from the Application screen 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Tap then tap Uninstall All uninstallable applications are indicated by 3 Tap the application that you want to uninstall then tap Uninstall Status and notifications The status bar at the top of your screen shows what s going on in your device ...

Page 23: ...g the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards To open a running application from the Notification panel Tap the icon for the running application to open it To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right To clear the Notification panel From the Notification panel tap Clear Setting your device from the Notification panel ...

Page 24: ... menu To access your device settings 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Tap Settings You can also drag the status bar downwards on the Home screen and tap to access your device settings Typing text On screen keyboard Tap the keys of the on screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently Some applications open the on screen keyboard automatically You can also open this keyboard by touching a text fiel...

Page 25: ...screen keyboard 1 To enter a character visible on the keyboard tap the character 2 To enter a character variant touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options then select from the list For example to enter é touch and hold e until other options appear then while keeping your finger pressed on the keyboard drag to and select é To shift between upper case and lower ca...

Page 26: ...le when you use the on screen keyboard To enter text using the Gesture input function 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want to write 2 Lift up your finger when you ve finished entering a word A word is suggested based on the letters you have traced If necessary select the correct word in the candidate bar 3 To view mor...

Page 27: ...space 6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input 7 Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device To open the Phonepad for the first time 1 Tap a text entry field then tap 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings 3 Tap Keyboard appearance Keyboard layout 4 Select the Phonepad The Phonepad can only be used in po...

Page 28: ... decide how word options are presented and how words get corrected as you type You can also set the text input application to remember new words that you write To change the text input settings 1 When you enter text using the on screen keyboard or the Phonepad tap or 2 Tap then tap Keyboard settings Text input settings and select the relevant settings Entering text using voice input When you enter...

Page 29: ...vibrate mode To set your device to silent mode 1 Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the status bar 2 Press the volume key down again appears in the status bar You can also press and hold down the power key and then tap in the menu that opens to set your device to silent mode To set your device to vibrate and ring mode 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Setti...

Page 30: ...s To adjust the screen brightness 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Display Brightness 3 Drag the slider to adjust the brightness 4 Tap OK The brightness level affects your battery performance For tips on how to improve battery performance see Improving battery performance To set the screen to vibrate 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Sound 3 Mark the Vibrate on...

Page 31: ...cing the sound output You can enhance the sound output that comes from the speakers in your device using features such as Clear Phase and xLOUD technology Using Clear Phase technology Use Clear Phase technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality coming from your device s internal speakers and get a cleaner more natural sound To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase 1...

Page 32: ...e call handling key 3 To end the call press the call handling key If a headset is not included with the device you may purchase one separately If you are listening to music the music stops when you answer a call and resumes after you end the call Internet and messaging settings To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet you must have a mobile data connection and the correct se...

Page 33: ...w APN 5 Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create 6 Tap APN and enter the access point name 7 Enter all other information required by your network operator 8 Tap then tap Save Controlling data usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi Fi connection during a given period For example you can view th...

Page 34: ... make the desired changes Specific settings for an application may not always be accessible The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings To view data transferred via Wi Fi 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Data usage 3 Tap then mark the Show Wi Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked 4 Tap the Wi Fi tab Mobile network sett...

Page 35: ...rk the Mobile data traffic checkbox Data roaming Some network operators allow mobile data connections via mobile networks when you are outside of your home network roaming Note that data transmission charges may apply Contact your network operator for more information Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home network without any notification for example when sending searc...

Page 36: ...mation To download a free application 1 In Google Play find an item you wish to download by browsing categories or by using the search function 2 Tap the item to view its details and follow the instructions to complete the installation To download a paid application 1 In Google Play find an item you wish to download by browsing categories or by using the search function 2 Tap the item to view its ...

Page 37: ...s 4 Tap the desired application 5 Scroll down to view the relevant details under Permissions Installing applications not from Google Play Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device By default your device is set to block such installations However you can change this setting and allow installations from unknown sources Sony does not warrant or guarantee the perfo...

Page 38: ...emergency number and tap Call To delete a number tap Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number by tapping a number saved in your contact list or by tapping the phone number in your call log view You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contact list and call logs When you make a call your device s main microphone works together with the se...

Page 39: ...on call recipients devices when you call them To show or hide your phone number 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call settings Additional settings Caller ID Receiving calls To answer a call To decline a call To mute the ringtone for an incoming call When you receive the call press the volume key Rejecting a call with a message You can reject a call with a predefined message When...

Page 40: ...ssed calls 1 When you have missed a call appears in the status bar Drag the status bar downwards 2 Tap Missed call To call a number from your call log 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Phone The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen 3 To call a number directly tap the number To edit a number before calling touch and hold the number then tap Edit number before call You can ...

Page 41: ...rence or multiparty call you can have a joint conversation with two or more persons For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call contact your network operator To make a conference call 1 During an ongoing call tap Dialpad 2 Dial the number of the second participant and tap Call After the second participant answers the first participant is put on hold 3 Tap to ...

Page 42: ... then a new password to activate the call barring function To bar incoming or outgoing calls 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Call settings Call blocking 3 Select an option 4 Enter the password and tap Enable Restricting outgoing calls If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider you can use a list of Fixed Dialling Numbers FDNs to restrict outgoing calls To enabl...

Page 43: ... your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap then tap Settings Accounts sync 3 If you have already set up a synchronisation account and you want to sync with that account tap the account then tap and tap Sync now Other methods for transferring contacts Depending on the capabilities of your old device you can use a memory card or Bluetooth technology to move contacts directly to your new device It is not r...

Page 44: ...Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap the contact you want to link with another contact 3 Press then tap Link contact 4 Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact then tap OK to confirm The information from the first contact is merged with the second contact and the first contact is no longer displayed in the Contacts list To separate linked contacts 1 From your Home screen...

Page 45: ...lect an option under Ringtone 4 When you are finished tap Done 5 Tap Done To delete contacts 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete 3 To delete all contacts tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu then select Mark all 4 Tap then tap OK To edit contact information about yourself 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Tap Myself then tap ...

Page 46: ...ia message and starting a chat using the Google Talk application For an application to appear as an option in the quick contact menu you may need to set up the application in your device and be logged in to the application For example you need to start the Gmail application and enter your login details before you can use Gmail from the quick contact menu Favourites and groups You can mark contacts...

Page 47: ...thod and follow the on screen instructions Backing up contacts You can use a memory card or a SIM card to back up contacts To export all contacts to a memory card 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Export contacts SD card 3 Tap OK To export contacts to a SIM card 1 From your Home screen tap then tap 2 Press then tap Export contacts SIM card 3 Mark the contacts you want to export...

Page 48: ...ing recipients tap Done 5 Tap Write message and enter your message text 6 If you want to add a media file tap and select an option 7 To send the message tap Send If you exit a message before sending it gets saved as a draft The conversation gets tagged with the word Draft To read a received message 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap the desired conversation 3 If the message is not...

Page 49: ...the file you want to save then select the desired option To star a message 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Tap the conversation you want to open 3 In the message you want to star tap 4 To unstar a message tap To view starred messages 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 2 Press then tap Starred messages 3 All starred messages appear in a list To search for messages 1 From ...

Page 50: ...n To start Google Talk 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Talk To reply to an instant message with Google Talk 1 When someone contacts you on Google Talk appears in the status bar 2 Drag the status bar downwards then tap the message and begin to chat 50 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 51: ...ou only have one email account this account is automatically the default account To add an extra email account on your device 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap 3 Press then tap Settings 4 Tap Add account 5 Enter the email address and password then tap Next 6 If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically complete the setup manually If necessary contact your email...

Page 52: ...o and start typing the recipient s name or email address or tap and select one or more recipients from your Contacts list 5 Enter the email subject and message text then tap To receive email messages 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap The inbox of your default email account appears 3 If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your device tap the bar containing then ...

Page 53: ...check another email account that you have set up on your device tap the bar containing then select the account you want to check 3 Find and tap the message you want to reply to then tap 4 Tap Reply or Reply all 5 Enter your reply then tap To forward an email message 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap The inbox of your default email account appears If you want to check another email account...

Page 54: ... the checkboxes for the emails you want to select 3 When you are finished tap one of the icons in the tool bar to for example move the selected emails to another folder To change the inbox check frequency 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap 3 Press then tap Settings 4 If you are using several email accounts tap the account you want to adjust 5 Tap Inbox check frequency and select an option ...

Page 55: ...5 Go to the next song in the current play queue or fast forward 6 Total time length of the song 7 Elapsed time of current song 8 Progress indicator drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 9 Play Pause button 10 Go to the previous song in the current play queue or rewind Transferring media files to your device Before using the WALKMAN application it s a good idea to trans...

Page 56: ...tting then tap OK to confirm To turn on the surround sound feature 1 When the WALKMAN application is open tap 2 Tap Settings Sound effects Sound enhancements Settings Surround sound VPT 3 Select a setting then tap OK to confirm To view the current play queue While a song is playing in the WALKMAN application tap Play queue To minimise the WALKMAN application When the WALKMAN application is playing...

Page 57: ...bout the artist that you are listening to by tapping the infinite button The infinite button also gives you access to related content such as Music videos on YouTube Artist info on Wikipedia Lyrics on Google Karaoke videos on YouTube Extension searches on the web Content from the PlayNow service The accuracy of search results may vary To get more information about an artist or song When a song is ...

Page 58: ...hes online and downloads the latest available album art and song information for your music The SensMe channels application is activated when you download music information Categorising your music using SensMe channels The SensMe channels application helps you arrange your music by mood and tempo SensMe groups all your songs into several categories or channels so you can select music that matches ...

Page 59: ...music then select Playlists 2 Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete 3 Tap Delete 4 Tap Delete again to confirm You cannot delete default playlists WALKMAN application widget The WALKMAN application widget is a miniature application that gives you direct access to the WALKMAN application from your Home screen You need to add this widget to your Home screen before you can use it To add the ...

Page 60: ... popular searches in other regions tap Regions 3 Select a country or region Using TrackID technology results Track information appears when the TrackID application recognises a track You can select to purchase the track or share it using email SMS or a social networking service You can also get more information about the track s artist To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application 1 After a...

Page 61: ...in to Facebook and recommend the track The feature may not be supported in all countries regions or by all networks and or service providers in all areas To delete a track from the track history 1 Open the TrackID application then tap History 2 Tap a track title then tap Delete 3 Tap Yes to confirm 61 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 62: ... device 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap FM radio The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band When you start the FM radio available channels appear automatically If a channel has RDS information it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel To move between radio channels Flick your finger up or down along the frequency band To select the rad...

Page 63: ...or channels The radio scans the whole frequency band and all available channels are displayed Sound settings Switching the radio sound between devices You can listen to the radio through a wired headset or through wired headphones Once either device is connected you can switch the sound to the speaker if desired To switch the radio sound to the speaker 1 When the radio is open press 2 Tap Play in ...

Page 64: ...rackID application samples the song If successful you are presented with a track result or a list of possible tracks 3 Press to return the FM Radio The TrackID application and the TrackID service are not supported in all countries regions or by all networks and or service providers in all areas 64 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 65: ...r exit the camera 7 Switch between the front and the main camera 8 Front camera 9 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons To open the camera Press and hold down the camera key To close the camera Press from the main camera screen Using the still camera There are three ways to take photos with the still camera You can press the camera key tap the on screen camera button or touch a spot on the scree...

Page 66: ... faces indicated by white frames A yellow frame shows which face has been selected for focus Focus is set to the face closest to the camera You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus To turn on face detection 1 Activate the camera 2 Tap the icon on the top left of the screen then select Normal 3 To display all settings tap 4 Tap Focus mode Face detection To take a p...

Page 67: ...fter you confirm your settings press to return to the camera screen 6 If appears on the camera screen your location is available and your photo can get geotagged If not check your GPS and or wireless network connection Using still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings 1 Activate the camera 2 To display all settings tap 3 Select the setting that you want to adjust then edit as desired...

Page 68: ...uces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo Self timer With the self timer you can take a photo without holding the device Use this function to take self portraits or group photos where everyone can be in the photo You can also use the self timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos On 10 sec Set a 10 second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken On 2 sec ...

Page 69: ... camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue indicating that the focus is set The photo is taken when you release your finger This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode Exposure value Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take A higher value indicates an increased amount of light This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode HDR Use the HDR High Dy...

Page 70: ...cult to hold the device steady The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took them On When geotagging is turned on the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you take them To use geotagging you must enable location features from the Settings menu For geotags to be added to a photo the location must be...

Page 71: ...amera towards the subject 3 Tap to start recording 4 Tap to stop recording Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results To play recorded videos 1 Activate the camera 2 Tap the thumbnails at the top right of the screen 3 Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files Videos are identified by 4 Tap to play a video 5 To stop playing the video tap or To delete a recorded...

Page 72: ...ts Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred Hold your hand steady or use a support Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good to improve the video quality Beach and snow Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed videos Sports Use for videos of fast moving objects Short exposure time minimises motion blurring Party Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments This scene p...

Page 73: ...launched from sleep mode Launch only video camera By pressing and holding down the camera key the video camera is launched from sleep mode Off Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp When continuous autofocus is on the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the s...

Page 74: ...videos when you take them To use geotagging you must enable location features from the Settings menu For geotags to be added to a video the location must be determined before you take the video Your location is determined when appears on the camera screen When your device is searching for your position appears Off When geotagging is turned off you cannot view the location where you took a video Mi...

Page 75: ...Photos or videos are saved on the SD card 75 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 76: ...tures For more information see Connecting your device to a computer on page 99 Album tab overview The following tabs are available in Album Pictures view all photos and videos saved on your device My albums view your online albums and your geotagged photos and video clips on a world map To open Album 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Album If the screen orientation does not change automat...

Page 77: ...r pinch two fingers together to zoom out To work with batches of photos or videos in Album 1 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album tap then tap Select items 2 Tap the items you want to work with Selected items are indicated by a blue frame 3 Use the tools in the toolbar at the top of the screen to work with your selected items To activate selection mode you can also touch and hold ...

Page 78: ...id Videos are indicated by 4 Tap a photo or video to view it 5 Flick left to view the next photo or video Flick right to view the previous photo or video If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways mark the Auto rotate screen checkbox under Settings Display To view content in list view in the My SD card tile 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap ...

Page 79: ...ewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap Edit photo Crop 2 To adjust the crop frame touch and hold the edge of the crop frame When the squares at the edges disappear drag inward or outward to resize the frame 3 To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time touch and hold one of the four corners to make the squares at the edges disappear then drag the corner accordingl...

Page 80: ... toolbars then tap 2 In the menu that opens tap the application that you want to use to share the photo then follow the steps to send it To add a geotag to a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo tap the screen to display the toolbars then tap to open the map screen 2 Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map 3 To adjust the location of the photo tap the location on the map to w...

Page 81: ...reen to display the controls 2 Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind or right to fast forward To adjust the volume of a video Press the volume key To share a video 1 When a video is playing tap then tap Share 2 In the menu that opens tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video then follow the relevant steps to send it You might not be able to copy send or transfer co...

Page 82: ...mber of photos appears in the top right corner for example To view these photos tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen When viewing a geotagged photo in the photo viewer you can touch the screen to display the toolbars then tap to view the photo on the map To view geotagged photos on a globe in Album 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Album My al...

Page 83: ...friends have uploaded to online services such as Picasa and Facebook You can view comments from your friends and add your own comments as well Overview of online services 1 Active online service 2 Name of online album 3 Number of items in the online album 4 Refresh 5 View menu options To view and add comments to online album content 1 When viewing a photo from an online album tap the screen to dis...

Page 84: ...ovies 3 Open the Video Unlimited application 4 Browse content on other connected DLNA Certified devices 5 All video categories available on your device Video Unlimited may not be available in all countries or regions Using Movies To play a video in Movies 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies 2 Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to play 3 Tap the video you...

Page 85: ...and the Get video details checkbox is marked Data transmission charges may apply If the downloaded information is not correct tap and search again using different keywords To clear information about a video 1 From your Home screen tap then find and tap Movies 2 Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to edit 3 Touch and hold the video thumbnail then tap Clear info To play a v...

Page 86: ...tion The Video Unlimited menu is dynamic which means that all options are not always available For example the option to delete all items in your wish list is only available when you are viewing the list To open the Video Unlimited menu When the Video Unlimited application is open tap Creating a Video Unlimited account You need to create a Video Unlimited account if you want to buy or rent movies ...

Page 87: ...ard or on the internal storage Downloading of video is ongoing Downloading is paused Confirmation of successful purchase Rental countdown period has started Watching a video from Video Unlimited You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited account 87 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 88: ... http support google com chrome and click the Chrome for Mobile link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser Google Chrome is not available in all markets To open the web browser 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap 88 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 89: ...me screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings 3 Make sure that the Wi Fi function is on Tap Wi Fi 4 Available Wi Fi networks are displayed The available networks may be open or secured Open networks are indicated by and secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi Fi network name 5 Tap a Wi Fi network to connect to it If you are trying to connect to a secure network you are asked to enter a password i...

Page 90: ...eckbox To view detailed information about a connected Wi Fi network 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 information is displayed Wi Fi sleep policy By adding a Wi Fi sleep policy you can specify when to switch from Wi Fi to mobile data If you are not connected to a Wi Fi network your device uses a mob...

Page 91: ...sconnect the USB cable You cannot share your device s data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time 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 use your device as a portable Wi Fi hotspot 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings More Tethering portable hotspot 3 T...

Page 92: ...ing content with DLNA Certified devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as for example a TV or a computer Such devices must be DLNA Certified by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi Fi network in order for content to be shared You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified devices on your dev...

Page 93: ...for access permission are listed as pending devices To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified devices 1 Connect your device to a Wi Fi network 2 From your Home screen tap then find and tap 3 Tap My music to open the music library 4 Press then tap Media server 5 To turn on the Share content function drag the slider appears in the status bar Your device can now work as a media server 6 Connec...

Page 94: ...h Digital Rights Management DRM cannot be played on a Digital Media Renderer device using DLNA technology To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device 1 Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device 2 From your Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Album 4 Browse to and open the file that you want to view 5 Tap the s...

Page 95: ...The location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices When sharing data with another device using NFC refer to the User guide of the other device for more information To share a contact with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active 2 To view contacts go to your Home screen tap then tap 3 Tap the contact ...

Page 96: ...l to start the transfer 6 When the transfer is done the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the receiving device At the same time the item is saved on the receiving device You can also use NFC to share a video from the Movies application To share a web address with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on and that both screens are active 2 Fro...

Page 97: ...ompatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony such as a speaker or a headphone When establishing this kind of connection refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information You may need to have Wi Fi or Bluetooth activated on both devices for the connection to work Bluetooth wireless technology Use the Bluetooth function to send fil...

Page 98: ...n only connect to one Bluetooth profile at the same time To pair your device with another Bluetooth device 1 Make sure that the device you want to pair your device with has the Bluetooth function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth devices 2 From the Home screen tap 3 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth All available Bluetooth devices appear in a list 4 Tap the Bluetooth device that you want t...

Page 99: ... a received item drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevant notification To view files you have received using Bluetooth 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth 3 Press and select Show received files Connecting your device to a computer Connect your device to a computer and start transferring pictures music and other file types The easiest ways to connect are using a ...

Page 100: ... name of your device appears on the screen click Network configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer 4 When you are finished pairing disconnect the USB cable from both devices The above instructions only work if Windows 7 is installed on your computer and the computer is connected to a Wi Fi Access Point via a network cable To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer ...

Page 101: ...e PC first In PC Companion click Media Go to start the Media Go application In some cases you may have to wait for Media Go to install 4 Using Media Go drag and drop files between your computer and device Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader application About scanning with the NeoReader application Use your device as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan For example you see a coa...

Page 102: ... and the web browser opens the morning paper The ring volume is set to vibrate On the way back from work the FM radio starts and a notes app opens showing your shopping list To start the Smart Connect application 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Smart Connect To create a Smart Connect event 1 Start the Smart Connection application If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time tap O...

Page 103: ... the Google account that you want to remove from the accounts list 4 Press then tap Remove account 5 Tap Remove account again to confirm Synchronising your corporate email calendar and contacts Access your corporate email messages calendar appointments and contacts directly from your device View and manage them just as easily as you would from a computer After setup you can find your information i...

Page 104: ...usic in the WALKMAN application on your device via Facebook To synchronise your device with Facebook you must first set up an Xperia with Facebook account a solution developed by Sony to enable easy integration To set up an Xperia with Facebook account on your device 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Tap Settings Add account Xperia with Facebook 3 Follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your F...

Page 105: ...ur Home screen tap 2 Tap Settings Location services 3 Mark the GPS satellites checkbox Getting the best performance The first time you use the GPS it can take 5 to 10 minutes for your location to be found To help the search make sure you have a clear view of the sky Stand still and don t cover the GPS antenna the highlighted area in the image The GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic but...

Page 106: ... travel by foot public transportation or car You can add a shortcut to a destination on your Home screen to get quick directions from wherever you are When you view a map you make an Internet connection and data is transferred to your device So it s a good idea to download and save maps to your device before you take a trip This way you can avoid high roaming costs Sony does not warrant the accura...

Page 107: ... 5 Tap Done When the appointment time approaches your device plays a short sound to remind you Also appears in the status bar To view a calendar event 1 From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar 2 Tap the event you want to view To change the calendar settings 1 From your Home screen tap then tap Calendar 2 Press then tap Settings 3 Tap the setting you want to change then edit as desired Alarm cl...

Page 108: ...n tap Yes To set the ringtone for an alarm 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Alarm clock 3 Tap the alarm you want to edit 4 Tap Advanced alarm settings and unmark the Style settings checkbox 5 Tap Alarm sound and select an option 6 Tap Done then tap Done To set a recurring alarm 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Alarm clock 3 Tap the alarm you want to edit 4 Tap Repeat 5 Mark the...

Page 109: ...m clock then tap to select an alarm 3 Tap Advanced alarm settings then mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox 4 Tap Done To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze s min To turn off an alarm when it sounds Slide to the right 109 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 110: ...2 Find and tap Update Center 3 Select the desired application or system update and tap or tap to download all application updates Application updates launch automatically after download With system updates install the update manually after download Your device will then restart automatically after the installation is finished You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over mobi...

Page 111: ... new software for it 4 Computer If a new software update is detected a popup window appears Follow the on screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates Sony Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from Bridge for mac Backing up and restoring device content Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of device content to your memory card or to an online storage accoun...

Page 112: ...ff your device then remove the battery cover and battery to view your IMEI number Open the phone dialer on your device and enter 06 To view your IMEI number in the device 1 From your Home screen tap 2 Find and tap Settings About phone Status 3 Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number SIM card protection The SIM card lock only protects your subscription Your device will still work with a new SIM card...

Page 113: ...en For example you can use the Face Unlock feature which uses a picture of your face to unlock the screen You can also set a screen unlock pattern a number based PIN lock or a text based password To set a screen lock 1 From your Home screen tap Settings Security Screen lock 2 Select an option To set up the Face Unlock feature 1 From your Home screen tap Settings Security Screen lock 2 Tap Face Unl...

Page 114: ...n 4 Tap Pattern 5 Follow the instructions in your device To disable the screen unlock pattern 1 From your Home screen tap Settings Security Screen lock 2 Draw the screen unlock pattern 3 Tap Swipe To create a screen unlock PIN 1 From your Home screen tap Settings Security Screen lock PIN 2 Enter a numeric PIN 3 If necessary tap to minimise the keyboard 4 Tap Continue 5 Re enter and confirm your PI...

Page 115: ...t an old device lying around the house Why not recycle it By doing so you will help us reuse its materials and components and you ll protect the environment too Find out more about the recycling options in your region at blogs sonymobile com about us sustainability commitment overview 115 This is an Internet version of this publication Print only for private use ...

Page 116: ...adjustments Display Enable the screen to switch orientation when you rotate your device You can also set the brightness font size wallpaper and screen timeout Storage Check out the available space on the internal storage and on the SD card You can also erase the SD card or unmount it for safe removal Power management Turn STAMINA mode on or off You can also view your battery status and see how dif...

Page 117: ...t version Status and notification icons overview Status icons The following status icons may appear on your screen Signal strength No signal Roaming GPRS is available EDGE is available LTE is available NFC is activated 3G is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Network is available Sending and downloading data Battery status ...

Page 118: ...isplayed 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 vide...

Page 119: ...ts Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function Search for places for example restaurants and cafés Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos Use the subscription based Music Unlimited application to access millions of songs over a mobile data connection or Wi Fi connection Optimise settings to suit your own requirements Use the Google ...

Page 120: ...may require separate registration with the third party provider and may be subject to additional terms of use For applications accessed on or through a third party website please review such websites terms of use and applicable privacy policy in advance Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any third party websites or offered services Remove the battery to see regul...

Page 121: ...65 67 71 72 closing 65 controls 65 face detection 66 geotagging 67 icons 72 overview 65 recording videos 71 screen 65 self portraits 66 settings 67 71 72 smile detection 67 Smile Shutter 67 taking photos 65 66 67 using the flash 66 video 71 viewing photos 66 viewing videos 71 zoom 66 caps lock 24 charging 14 chat 50 conference calls 41 connectivity 89 contacts backing up 47 copying 47 favourite 46...

Page 122: ...ons 12 Media Go 101 messages settings 32 micro SIM card inserting 9 Microsoft Exchange synchronisation 103 Movies 84 clearing video information 85 Multimedia Messaging Service MMS settings 32 music 32 55 59 adjusting volume 56 changing songs 56 deleting 61 downloading music information 58 hearing protection 59 My playlists 59 pausing a song 56 playing 56 purchasing 60 recommending 61 searching usi...

Page 123: ...ing 32 MMS 32 quick settings 22 still camera 67 video camera 71 setup guide 11 sharing music 60 photos 80 shuffle music 58 silent mode 29 SIM card 112 exporting contacts to 47 importing contacts from 44 slideshow 79 Smart Connect 102 smile detection 67 Smile Shutter 67 SOS See emergency numbers 38 STAMINA mode changing settings 16 standby time estimating 16 status 117 bar 22 still camera 65 67 set...

Page 124: ...g 81 sharing 81 transferring to from a computer 55 viewing 71 76 77 viewing Movies 84 photos 66 videos recorded using the camera 71 voice input 28 voice recognition 28 volume adjusting video 81 key 29 W WALKMAN application adding songs to playlists 59 creating playlists 59 deleting songs 56 minimising 56 overview 55 playing songs in random order 58 playlists 58 using 56 using the equaliser 56 WALK...