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Page 1: User Guide
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting started................6 Overview....................6 Assembly...................7 Starting your device for the first time..........8 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........9 Charging your device...............10 Learning the basics..............11 Using the touchscreen..............11 Locking and unlocking the screen...........13 Home screen..................13 Application screen................15 Navigating applications..............16 Small apps..................16 Widgets....................17 Shortcuts and folders..............18 Background and themes..............19... - Page 3 SIM card protection.................36 Screen settings................37 Screen lock..................37 Language settings................38 Date and time...................38 X-Reality™ for mobile..............39 Enhancing the sound output............39 Typing text..................41 On-screen keyboard................41 Entering text using voice input............42 Editing text..................42 Personalising the Xperia keyboard..........43 Calling..................44 Making calls..................44 Receiving calls.................45 Ongoing calls...................46 Using the call log................46 Forwarding calls................47 Restricting calls................47...
- Page 4 Email account settings..............62 Gmail™....................62 Music...................63 Transferring music to your device...........63 Listening to music................63 WALKMAN home screen ..............64 Playlists....................65 Sharing music..................66 Enhancing the sound...............67 Visualiser ..................67 Recognising music with TrackID™..........67 Music Unlimited online service............69 FM radio..................70 Listening to the radio...............70 Favourite radio channels..............71 Sound settings.................71 Camera..................72 Taking photos and recording videos..........72...
- Page 5 Connecting your device in a car using MirrorLink™......101 Using a headset ................101 Smart Connect................101 Travel and maps...............103 Using location services..............103 Google Maps™ and navigation.............103 Using data traffic when travelling..........105 Airplane mode................105 Calendar and alarm clock............106 Calendar..................106 Alarm and clock................107 Support and maintenance............109 Support for your device..............109 Updating your device..............109 Finding a lost device ..............110...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting started Overview Headset jack Proximity sensor/Light sensor Speaker/Charging light/Notification light Front camera lens Power key Volume/Zoom key Camera key Strap hole Main speaker and microphone 10 Main camera lens 11 Camera light This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. -
Page 7: Assembly
12 Second microphone 13 NFC™ detection area 14 Charger/USB port cover 15 Memory card slot cover 16 Charging dock connector 17 Micro SIM card slot cover Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. -
Page 8: Starting Your Device For The First Time
For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away. And you can download Internet and Wi-Fi® settings. -
Page 9: Why Do I Need A Google™ Account
It may take a while for the device to shut down. Why do I need a Google™ account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services are available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™... -
Page 10: Charging Your Device
Charging your device The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the Battery and power management on page 111. performance in To charge your device Plug the charger into a power outlet. -
Page 11: Learning The Basics
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. •... - Page 12 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. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Page 13: Locking And Unlocking The Screen
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. - Page 14 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.
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Page 15: Application Screen
Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, 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 From your Home screen, tap Flick left or right on the Application screen. -
Page 16: Navigating Applications
To uninstall an application from the Application screen To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall. 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... -
Page 17: Widgets
To open a small app To make the small apps bar appear, press Tap the small app that you want to open. You can open several small apps at the same time. To close a small app • on the small app window. To download a small app From the small apps bar, tap , then tap... -
Page 18: Shortcuts And Folders
To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. -
Page 19: Background And Themes
Access a folder containing applications Access an application using a shortcut To add a shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. -
Page 20: Taking A Screenshot
To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes, then select a theme. -
Page 21: Icons In The Status Bar
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 •... -
Page 22: Notification Icons
Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading mobile data Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set... -
Page 23: Application Overview
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. - Page 24 Download and install new applications and updates. Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Page 25: Downloading Applications
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 ®... -
Page 26: Internet And Networks
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™... -
Page 27: Wi-Fi
To add Internet settings manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names > Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information required by your network operator. -
Page 28: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is turned on. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Tap Wi-Fi. Enter the Network SSID information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. Tap Save. -
Page 29: Controlling Data Usage
To share your data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device. Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted. -
Page 30: Selecting Mobile Networks
To set a data usage limit Make sure that data traffic is turned on. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap Data usage. Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK. To set the data usage limit, drag the corresponding line to the desired value. - Page 31 VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device. For detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, please contact the network administrator of your company or organisation.
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Page 32: Synchronising Data On Your Device
Synchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your device You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronising your device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date. -
Page 33: Synchronising With Facebook
setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications. To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts for synchronisation From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync. Enter your corporate email address and password. Tap Next. - Page 34 From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook. Select the account that you want to remove. Press , then tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Page 35: Basic Settings
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Notification panel and the Application screen. To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings. -
Page 36: Sim Card Protection
To set your device to vibrate and ring mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox. To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Select a ringtone. -
Page 37: Screen Settings
Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness. Unmark the Adapt to lighting conditions checkbox if it is marked. Drag the slider to adjust the brightness. Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance. To set the screen to vibrate on touch Drag the status bar downwards, then tap >... -
Page 38: Language Settings
To create a screen lock pattern From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern. Follow the instructions in your device. If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must wait 30 seconds and then try again. -
Page 39: X-Reality™ For Mobile
Select an option. X-Reality™ for mobile Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. X- Reality™ for mobile is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption. - Page 40 To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap Sound > Sound effects. Mark the Dynamic normalizer checkbox. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Page 41: Typing Text
Typing text On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed keyboard instead. -
Page 42: Entering Text Using Voice Input
To change the Gesture input settings When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings. To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox. To use the one-handed keyboard Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap , then tap One-handed keyboard. -
Page 43: Personalising The Xperia Keyboard
To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. To edit text in portrait orientation Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. -
Page 44: Calling
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. -
Page 45: Receiving Calls
To make an international call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0) and phone number, then Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them. -
Page 46: Ongoing Calls
Ongoing calls Open your contacts list Turn on the loudspeaker during a call Mute the microphone during a call Enter numbers during a call End a call To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. To activate the screen during a call •... -
Page 47: Forwarding Calls
Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option. Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable. To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >... -
Page 48: Conference Calls
To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right. To reject a second call • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left. -
Page 49: Emergency Calls
To call your voicemail service From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. Touch and hold 1. Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network. -
Page 50: Contacts
Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer and Contacts Setup are applications within the PC Companion and the Sony™ Bridge for Mac computer programs that help you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. These applications support several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC, BlackBerry, LG, Motorola and Nokia. -
Page 51: Searching And Viewing Contacts
® To import contacts using Bluetooth technology ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. -
Page 52: Adding And Editing Contacts
Adding and editing contacts To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. -
Page 53: Favourites And Groups
Favourites and groups You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application. You can also assign contacts to groups, to get quicker access to them from within the Contacts application. To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite From the Home screen, tap , then tap . -
Page 54: Backing Up Contacts
To separate linked contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap Tap Unlink contact > Unlink. 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 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . -
Page 55: Messaging And Chat
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and messaging settings on page 26. -
Page 56: Organising Your Messages
To reply to a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap Send. To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward. -
Page 57: Calling From A Message
Calling from a message To call a message sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation. Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the recipient name or number from the list that appears. If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number that you want to call. - Page 58 Start a new chat or video call Options List of contacts To start an instant message or a video call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Hangouts. , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number or circle name and select the relevant entry from the suggested list.
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Page 59: Email
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. -
Page 60: Email Preview Pane
Access settings and options List of email messages To download new email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. To download new messages, tap , then tap Refresh. -
Page 61: Organising Your Email Messages
To activate the preview pane From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. Tap , then tap Settings. Tap General > Preview pane. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To read email messages using the preview pane Make sure the preview pane is activated. -
Page 62: Email Account Settings
Email account settings To remove an email account from your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings. Select the account you want to remove. Tap Delete account > OK. To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. -
Page 63: Music
97. • If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. To learn more and download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/ features. -
Page 64: Walkman Home Screen
To play a song From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap Select a music category, for example, under Artists, Albums or Songs, then browse to the song that you want to open. Tap a song to play it. -
Page 65: Playlists
Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited channels 10 Open the "WALKMAN" music player application Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. To display the WALKMAN home screen From the Home screen, tap >... -
Page 66: Sharing Music
To create your own playlists Open the WALKMAN home screen. To add an artist, album or a song to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or song. In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist. Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK. -
Page 67: Enhancing The Sound
To manage music from your friends Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Friends' music > Recent. Tap an item to open it, then work on it as desired. to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field. - Page 68 View TrackID options View current music charts View the search result history Record and identify music The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. To identify music using TrackID™ technology From your Home screen, tap Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device towards the music source.
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Page 69: Music Unlimited Online Service
PC that runs the Windows operating system. Go to www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more information. Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. To get started with Music Unlimited Open the WALKMAN home screen. -
Page 70: Fm Radio
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. -
Page 71: Favourite Radio Channels
To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then select TrackID™. -
Page 72: Camera
Camera Taking photos and recording videos Zoom in or out Main camera screen Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Take photos or record video clips Go back a step or exit the camera Capturing mode settings icon Camera settings icon and shortcut icons Front camera To take a photo from the lock screen... -
Page 73: Face Detection
To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. , and select If the video camera is not selected, tap To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. -
Page 74: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos
To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically. -
Page 75: Quick Launch
AR effect You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos and make them more fun. This setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos as you take them. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder. Timeshift burst The camera takes a burst of 61 photos in a window of two seconds –... -
Page 76: Still Camera Settings
Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. White balance This function adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. -
Page 77: Focus Mode
2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Self-timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. - Page 78 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Center Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image.
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Page 79: Video Camera Settings
Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo. The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the self-timer to avoid blurred photos. - Page 80 The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus.
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Page 81: Photos And Videos In Album
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Pictures tab in the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. View photos and videos in the Pictures tab View photos and videos in the My albums tab View menu options... -
Page 82: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos
To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow. Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap . -
Page 83: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application
To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select items. Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame. -
Page 84: Photo Albums
To apply special effects to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor >... -
Page 85: Viewing Your Photos On A Map
View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage View your photos in globe mode View your photos on a map View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card 10 View all photos with faces The PlayMemories online service is not available in all countries or regions. - Page 86 Search a location on the map. View menu options. A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen. If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map.
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Page 87: Videos
Browse all videos downloaded or saved to your device Tap to play saved or downloaded video files Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. -
Page 88: Transferring Video Content To Your Device
PC. To learn more and download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features. • If your computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use Sony™ Bridge for Mac to transfer video files from iTunes to your device. To learn more and download Sony™ Bridge www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/ . -
Page 89: Video Unlimited Service
Sony Entertainment Network account, then you can use that account instead. Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. To get started with Video Unlimited... -
Page 90: Connectivity
Connectivity Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi- Fi®... -
Page 91: Playing Files On A Digital Media Renderer Device
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap , then tap Media server. To turn on the Share media function, drag the slider. appears in the status bar. -
Page 92: Nfc
To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device 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. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album. -
Page 93: Nfc Detection Area
NFC detection area 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 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. -
Page 94: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
To open the tag, tap it. Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information. - Page 95 ® To turn on the Bluetooth function and make your device visible Drag the status bar downwards, then tap ® Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth function. ® Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth devices appear.
- Page 96 ® To connect your device to another Bluetooth device ® If you are connecting to a Bluetooth device that requires you to first pair your device before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your device with that device. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap Bluetooth.
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Page 97: Connecting Your Device To A Computer
PC Companion ® ® application on a PC or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application on an Apple computer. PC Companion and Sony™ Bridge for Mac help you access additional computer applications to transfer and organise media files, update your device, synchronise device content, and more. - Page 98 the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your device. ® In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi enabled device that supports Media transfer, ® ® ® for example, a computer running Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode...
- Page 99 Apple computer. You can also use the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application to manage files through a file browser, update your device software, and back up and restore content on your device.
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Page 100: Connecting Your Device To A Tv Set Using A Cable
Using a USB cable, connect your device to an Apple computer. Computer: Open the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, The Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device. Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the ®... -
Page 101: Connecting Your Device In A Car Using Mirrorlink
To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. Your device: Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Find and tap Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring. Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select a device. - Page 102 Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected devices show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each device.
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Page 103: Travel And Maps
Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®... - Page 104 When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data is transferred to your device. So it's a good idea to save a map and make it available offline before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs. The Google Maps™...
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Page 105: Using Data Traffic When Travelling
Using data traffic when travelling When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you might need to access the Internet using mobile data traffic. In this case, you need to activate data roaming on your device. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. -
Page 106: Calendar And Alarm Clock
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and sychronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. -
Page 107: Alarm And Clock
To zoom the calendar view • When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. Alarm and clock You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the alarm signal. - Page 108 To turn on or off an alarm • Open the Alarm & clock application, then drag the slider next to the alarm to the on or off position. To delete an alarm Open the Alarm & clock application, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete.
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Page 109: Support And Maintenance
Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data. -
Page 110: Finding A Lost Device
Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. If you don’t have the PC Companion or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application installed on the relevant computer, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on- screen installation instructions. -
Page 111: Imei Number
To activate the my Xperia service From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Security > MyXperia™ > Activate. Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept. To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to myxperia.sonymobile.com and sign in using the same Google™... -
Page 112: Memory And Storage
To view the estimated battery time From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management. Improving battery time using STAMINA mode STAMINA mode turns off functions that you don't need when your device isn't in use. For example, STAMINA mode can pause your Wi-Fi® connection, data traffic and several power consuming applications when your device is powered on but the screen is inactive. -
Page 113: Backing Up And Restoring Content
It is recommended to use the PC Companion or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac applications to make backups which save your data safely to a computer, that is, an... - Page 114 Backing up data to a computer Use the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application to back ® ®...
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Page 115: Restarting And Resetting
To back up content using the Backup and restore application If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. -
Page 116: Recycling Your Device
Before you start, make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal memory. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. To delete information, such as pictures and music, from your internal storage, mark the Erase internal storage checkbox. -
Page 117: Important Information
Important information Important information leaflet Before you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet provided in the Setup guide in your device or in the box. To access the setup guide manually From the Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Setup guide. Limitations to services and features Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. -
Page 118: Legal Information
Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content. - Page 119 See regulatory information such as the CE mark in the label tray of the device. Sony is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. All other product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.