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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ LT26ii...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information..............7 Android™ – what and why?............8 Applications..................8 Getting started................9 Assembly....................9 Turning the phone on and off ............10 Screen lock..................10 Setup guide..................10 Accounts and services..............11 Getting to know your phone............12 Phone overview.................12 Using the keys..................13 Battery....................13 Using the touchscreen..............15 Using the lockscreen.................17 Home screen..................18 Accessing and using applications............20...
  • Page 3 Backing up contacts.................46 Messaging...................47 Using text and multimedia messaging..........47 Text and multimedia message options..........48 E-mail..................50 Using e-mail..................50 Using email accounts................53 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........53 Google Talk™ ................55 Timescape™................56 Timescape™ main view..............56 Using Timescape™................56 Timescape™ settings................58 Timescape™ Feed widget..............58 Timescape™...
  • Page 4 NFC....................74 NFC detection area................74 Connecting to wireless networks..........76 Wi-Fi® .....................76 Virtual private networks (VPNs)............78 Web browser................80 Browsing the web................80 Navigating web pages...............80 Managing bookmarks...............81 Managing text and images..............83 Multiple windows................83 Downloading from the web...............84 Browser settings................84 Listening to music with the Walkman™ player.......86 Protecting your hearing..............86 Copying media files to your phone's internal storage ......86 Using the Walkman™...
  • Page 5 Playing phone content on other DLNA Certified™ devices....117 Bluetooth™ wireless technology..........118 Naming your phone.................118 Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device..........118 Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology.....119 Connecting your phone to a computer........121 Transferring and handling content using a USB cable......121 Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®....121 PC Companion................122 Media Go™...
  • Page 6 I cannot use Internet-based services..........142 Error messages................142 Recycling your phone..............144 Legal information..............145 Index..................146 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 7: Important Information

    Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before using your cell phone. 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. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number, 112.

  • Page 8: Android™ - What And Why

    Android™ – what and why? Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customize them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting started Assembly To remove the back cover • Using your thumbs, press down on the back cover, then slide it upward. To insert the micro SIM card • Remove the back cover, then insert the micro SIM card into its slot with the gold- colored contacts facing down.

  • Page 10: Turning The Phone On And Off

    Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone Make sure the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the phone for the first time. Press and hold down the power key until the phone vibrates. If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.

  • Page 11: Accounts And Services

    To access the setup guide manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Setup guide. Accounts and services Sign in to your online service accounts from your phone and benefit from a range of services. Combine services and get even more out of them. For example, collect contacts from your Google™...

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1. Power key 12. Connector for charger/USB cable 2. Headset connector 13. Proximity sensor 3. Ear speaker 14. Light sensor 4. Front camera lens 15. Notification LED (Battery status) 5. HDMI™ connector 16. Camera lens 6.

  • Page 13: Using The Keys

    Using the keys Back • Go back to the previous screen • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel Home • Go to the Home screen • Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications Menu Tap to show option keys on the Home screen •...

  • Page 14: Improving Battery Performance

    Plug the phone charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, with the USB symbol facing up.

  • Page 15: Using The Touchscreen

    Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery power than the phone's loudspeakers. • Keep your phone in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during which the phone is connected to the network and is not being used.
  • Page 16 Your phone 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 shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty service.

  • Page 17: Using The Lockscreen

    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 screen. To flick To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the •...

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    To view missed calls from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key Drag to the right across the screen. To view new text messages from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key Drag to the right across the screen.

  • Page 19: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    To share an item from your Home screen Press to open your Home screen. Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications and widgets you like with your friends so they can download and use them.

  • Page 20: Accessing And Using Applications

    To create a folder on the Home screen Press to open your Home screen. Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut. Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.

  • Page 21: Opening And Closing Applications

    To share an application from your Application screen From your Home screen, tap Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag the item to Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications you like with your friends so they can download and use them.

  • Page 22: Status And Notifications

    To move an application on the Application screen Open the Application screen, then tap Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location. to exit edit mode. You can only move your applications when is selected.

  • Page 23: Phone Settings Menu

    To open the Notification panel • Drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward. To open a running application from the Notification panel • Tap the icon for the running application to open it. To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel •...

  • Page 24: Typing Text

    To access the phone settings From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings. You can also drag the status bar downward on the Home screen and tap to access the phone 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.
  • Page 25 To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation When you enter text, turn the phone sideways. • For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic. To enter text using the on-screen keyboard •...

  • Page 26: Using The Gesture Input Function To Write Words

    Application bar Close the application bar Select all text Cut text Copy text Paste text only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard. Using the Gesture input function to write words You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard. You can lift your finger between words so that the phone recognizes them.

  • Page 27: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    Using the Phonepad Choose a text input option Change the character case and turn on the caps lock Display numbers Display symbols and smileys Enter a space Enter a carriage return or confirm text input Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.

  • Page 28: Customizing Your Phone

    To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap , then tap Keyboard settings. To add a writing language for text input When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

  • Page 29: Time And Date

    To adjust the ring volume with the volume key Press the volume key up or down. • To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down. •...

  • Page 30: Ringtone Settings

    To set the date format From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Date & time > Select date format. Select an option. Ringtone settings To set a phone ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Select a ringtone.

  • Page 31: Memory

    To change the phone language From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language. Select an option. Tap Done. If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap .

  • Page 32: Using A Headset With Your Phone

    Using a headset with your phone Use the accessories provided with your phone, or other compatible accessories, for optimal performance. To use a headset Connect the headset to your phone. To answer a call, press the call handling key. To end the call, press the call handling key. If a headset is not included with the phone, you may purchase one separately.

  • Page 33: Controlling Data Usage

    Contact your service provider for detailed information about your network settings. Usage info For quality purposes, Sony collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your phone usage. None of the information gathered includes personal data. To allow the sending of usage info From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 34: Mobile Network Settings

    To set a data usage warning Make sure that you have turned on data traffic. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. To set the warning level, drag the lines to the desired values. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.

  • Page 35: Turning Off Data Traffic

    Turning off data traffic You can disable all data connections over 2G/3G networks with your phone to avoid any unwanted data downloads and synchronizations. Contact your network operator if you need detailed information about your subscription plan and data traffic charges. When data traffic is turned off, you can still use Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 36: Calling

    Calling Emergency calls Your phone 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 the SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network. To make an emergency call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone.

  • Page 37: Recent Calls

    To answer a call • Drag to the right across the screen. If you are using regular headphones without a microphone, you have to remove the headphones from the headset connector to be able to answer the call. To decline a call Drag to the left across the screen.

  • Page 38: Voicemail

    Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually.

  • Page 39: Call Settings

    To make a conference call During an ongoing call, tap Dial the number of your second participant and tap If the second participant answers, the first call is put on hold. To add more participants, repeat steps 1 to 4. To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Contacts

    Contacts Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your numbers, email addresses, and other contact data in one place. Just tap on a contact to see all communications with that contact in one easy overview. You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronize them with contacts saved in ®...

  • Page 42: Transferring Contacts Using Synchronization Accounts

    Transferring contacts using an Apple® Mac® computer For detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from your old phone, go to www.sonymobile.com/support/contacts. Transferring contacts using synchronization accounts Your phone works with popular online synchronization accounts such as Google Sync™, ®...

  • Page 43: Contacts Screen Overview

    Contacts screen overview Shortcut tabs Touch a contact to view its details Alphabetical index for browsing contacts Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu Tap to search contacts Tap here to create a contact Managing your contacts You can create, edit and synchronize your contacts in a few simple steps.

  • Page 44: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    To edit a contact From the Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact. Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done. To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact.

  • Page 45: Communicating With Your Contacts

    To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite From the Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites. To view your favorite contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Groups You can assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to them from within the...

  • Page 46: Backing Up Contacts

    To send several contacts at once From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Send contacts. Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts. Tap Send, then tap OK to confirm. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 47: Messaging

    Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your phone using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos. The number of characters you can send in a single text message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.

  • Page 48: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete a message From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Tap the desired conversation. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Yes. To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Delete several.
  • Page 49 To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Press , then tap Settings. Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate the delivery report. When a message has been delivered to the recipient, appears in the message.

  • Page 50: E-Mail

    E-mail Use the Email application in your phone to send and receive emails through your regular email account or through your corporate account. Or you can do both. Your phone can handle several email accounts at the same time. You can set up these accounts to run through one combined inbox, or through separate inboxes.
  • Page 51 To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined view.
  • Page 52 To forward an e-mail message From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to forward, tap Tap Forward. Tap To and enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap to select a recipient from your contacts.

  • Page 53: Using Email Accounts

    To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings. Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an Out of Office auto-reply.
  • Page 54 To set up a Google™ account in your phone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account.

  • Page 55: Google Talk

    Google Talk™ You can use Google Talk™ instant messaging in your phone to chat with friends who also use this application. To start Google Talk™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk. To reply to an instant message with Talk When someone contacts you on Talk, appears in the status bar.

  • Page 56: Timescape

    Timescape™ Timescape™ collects all your communications into one integrated view. Events such as Facebook™ or Twitter™ updates appear as tiles in a chronological flow on the screen. Browse the files to get a snack-size preview of events before choosing to open them and view the full content.
  • Page 57 To preview a tile in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Scroll to the tile you want to preview, and then tap it. Timescape™ event filter overview All events Updates from your Twitter™ contacts Updates from your Facebook™ contacts More events appear in the Timescape™...

  • Page 58: Timescape™ Settings

    Timescape. For example, you can download applications that update Timescape with your activities on various social networking sites. To download and install new services for Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Press , then tap Settings > Set up services > Extension search. If you don't have a Google account set up on your phone, follow the on-screen instructions to add one.

  • Page 59: Timescape™ Friends Widget

    Timescape™ Feed widget view Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view Shortcut to update status Refresh the widget view Most recent online event To add the Timescape™ Feed widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Find and tap Timescape™ Feed. To remove the Timescape™...

  • Page 60: Timescape™ Share Widget

    To add the Timescape™ Friends widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Find and tap Timescape™ Friends. To remove the Timescape™ Friends widget from your Home screen From your Home screen, touch and hold the Timescape™ Friends widget. Drag the widget to Timescape™...

  • Page 61: Getting Started With Google Play

    Getting started with Google Play™ Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™...

  • Page 62: Permissions

    Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content transferred via download or other interface to your phone. Similarly, Sony is not responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your phone attributable to the transfer of third-party content.

  • Page 63: Playnow™ Service

    PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games, ringtones, and wallpapers. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before you download content Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you may need to have enough space in the internal storage to download content.

  • Page 64: Video Unlimited

    You can also choose to download a purchased video to most Sony™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 65: Watching A Video From Video Unlimited

    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™ device that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account. Video menu overview When you watch a video from Video Unlimited™, you can open a menu to get the...

  • Page 66: Music Unlimited

    Music Unlimited™ Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs ® over a 3G or Wi-Fi connection. You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists and music using a PC that runs ®...

  • Page 67: Getting Organized

    Getting organized Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronize your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronizing data on your phone on page 71. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 68 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Scroll up or down to adjust the time. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.
  • Page 69 To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze - min. • To turn off an alarm when it sounds • Slide to the right. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 70: Scanning With The Neoreader™ Application

    Scanning with the NeoReader™ application Use your phone as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan. For example, you see a coat in a magazine ad and want to find the nearest retail outlet to buy it. If the ad contains a readable barcode, the NeoReader™ application uses this code to access mobile web content, such as a web page with more product information or a map of nearby outlets.

  • Page 71: Synchronizing Data On Your Phone

    Synchronizing data on your phone You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your phone from multiple email accounts, synchronization services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. Synchronizing your phone with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.

  • Page 72: Synchronizing Your Corporate Email, Calendar And Contacts

    Calendar application. To synchronize your phone with Facebook, you must first set up a Facebook integration account -- a solution developed by Sony to enable easy integration. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 73 You can also set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone by marking the Facebook integration checkbox under Settings > Xperia™ > Sony™ Facebook integration. To synchronize manually with your Facebook™ inside Xperia™ account From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...

  • Page 74: Nfc

    NFC (Near-Field Communication) is a short-range wireless technology that lets you exchange data with other devices, including a web page address, a music file, a contact, or a link to an application on Google Play™. Using NFC, you can also scan special tags that give you more information about a product or service.
  • Page 75 To share a music file with another phone using NFC Make sure that both your phone and the receiving phone have the NFC function and the Android Beam™ function turned on, and that both phone screens are active. To open the music player, go to your Home screen, then tap Media > .

  • Page 76: Connecting To Wireless Networks

    Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your phone using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and access cheaper call and data rates. You can also share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs, computers, and tablets.
  • Page 77 To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap Scan. The phone scans for Wi-Fi® networks and displays available networks in a list. Tap a Wi-Fi® network in the list to connect to it. Advanced Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 78: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection You can share your phone’s mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your phone’s data connection with up to eight devices at once, by turning your phone into a portable Wi- Fi®...
  • Page 79 users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling. 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 in your phone. See Connecting your phone to a computer on page 121 for more information on how to transfer content to your phone.

  • Page 80: Web Browser

    Web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and save pages for offline viewing. You can open up to 16 windows at the same time and switch among them easily. You can also request the desktop version of a web page if you don't want to view the mobile version.

  • Page 81: Managing Bookmarks

    To zoom in or out on a web page Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on a web page: • Double-tap to zoom in on the web page, or double-tap again to zoom out. • Touch an area of the page with two fingers at once and spread them apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out.
  • Page 82 To bookmark a web page While you are viewing the web page, press Tap Save to bookmarks. If desired, edit the bookmark. When you're done, tap OK. To open a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make the search and address bar appear.

  • Page 83: Managing Text And Images

    Managing text and images To find text on a web page When you are viewing a web page, press Tap Find on page. Enter your search text. Characters that match your search get highlighted on the web page. Tap the up or down arrows to go to the previous or next highlighted item. to close the search bar.

  • Page 84: Downloading From The Web

    Downloading from the web You can download applications and content when you browse the web using the web browser in your phone. Usually you have to touch a download link for the desired file and the download then starts automatically. To view your downloaded files From your Home screen, tap Find and tap...
  • Page 85 Auto-filling text Auto-filling allows you to automatically enter data such as names and addresses on various web forms, so you don’t have to enter the same information repeatedly on different web pages. To create text for auto-filling When the browser is open, press Tap Settings >...

  • Page 86: Listening To Music With The Walkman™ Player

    Listening to music with the Walkman™ player Get the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to and organize music, audio books and podcasts that you have transferred to your phone's internal storage from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the Walkman™...
  • Page 87 Walkman™ player overview Track name Artist name album name Browse the music on your phone's internal storage Search all tracks saved on your phone's internal storage Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins on Google Play™ Album art (if available) Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward Total time length of the track...
  • Page 88 To fast forward and rewind music • In the Walkman™ player, touch and hold You can also drag the progress indicator marker right or left. To adjust the audio volume • When the Walkman™ player is playing a track, press the volume key. To improve the sound quality using the equalizer When the Walkman™...

  • Page 89: Discovering Related Audio Content

    Discovering related audio content In the Walkman™ player, you can discover audio content that is related to the artist you are listening to by tapping the infinite button You can also search for audio content related to a particular artist while you're browsing the Walkman™...
  • Page 90 To add a music track as a shortcut In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC. , then browse to the track that you want to save as a shortcut. Touch and hold the track title. Tap Add as shortcut. The shortcut now appears in the My music main view. To rearrange shortcuts In the Walkman™...
  • Page 91 Playing music in random order You can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, a playlist you have created yourself, or an album. To play tracks in random order In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC. and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a playlist.
  • Page 92 To add the Walkman™ player widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Find and tap WALKMAN. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 93: Identifying Music Using Trackid Technology

    Identifying music using TrackID technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™ and you can view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for.

  • Page 94: Using The Fm Radio

    Using the FM radio The FM radio in your phone works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to the phone before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna.

  • Page 95: Making A New Search For Radio Channels

    To save a channel as a favorite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favorite. , then select Enter a name for the channel, then press Save. To remove a channel as a favorite When the radio is open, tap next to the channel you want to remove.

  • Page 96: Sharing The Details Of Music You Like On Facebook

    To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your phone's FM radio, press , then select TrackID™. A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks. Press to return to the FM Radio.

  • Page 97: Taking Photos And Recording Videos

    Taking photos and recording videos Your phone camera is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R™ sensor, which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. With your phone camera, you can take regular 2D photos or you can shoot 3D photos in 3D Sweep Panorama mode and Sweep Multi Angle mode.

  • Page 98: Face Detection

    To take a photo by touching the screen Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, press Tap Capturing method and select Touch capture if it is not already selected. Point the camera toward the subject. To activate auto focus, touch and hold a spot on the screen.

  • Page 99: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To turn on face detection Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag Tap the icon on the top left, then select Normal. To display all settings, press Tap Focus mode > Face detection. To take a photo using face detection When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at your subject.

  • Page 100: Using Still Camera Settings

    Using still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen. To display all settings, press Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired. To customize the still camera settings panel When the camera is open, press to display all settings.
  • Page 101 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. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
  • Page 102 Landscape Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects. When Landscape is selected, focus mode is changed to Infinity. Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments (without the flash). Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
  • Page 103 12 MP 4:3 12 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non- widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 9 MP 16:9 9 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. A high resolution widescreen format. Has a higher resolution than full HD.

  • Page 104: Using The Video Camera

    On-screen button Take a photo by tapping the on-screen button on the camera screen. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.
  • Page 105 To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, press Tap Capturing method > Touch capture if it is not already selected. Tap the camera screen to start recording. Tap the camera screen to stop recording.
  • Page 106 The Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually. Portrait Use for portrait videos. Settings are optimized to give slightly softer skin tones. Landscape Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects. When Landscape is selected, focus mode is changed to Infinity Night When turned on, light sensitivity is increased.
  • Page 107 VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels. Multimedia message Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited to fit in a multimedia message. Self-timer With the self timer you can record a video without holding the phone. Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in the video.

  • Page 108: Viewing Photos And Videos In Album

    • Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper, and more natural images. Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.
  • Page 109 Overview of Pictures tab Grid view of photos and videos. Total number of photos and videos. The date and number of items in the group below. Tap a photo or video to view it. Scroll up or down to view content. Switch to a list view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone.

  • Page 110: Working With Photos In Album

    To view photos and videos in list view From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > Pictures. . Folders containing photos and videos shot using the phone camera are displayed at the top. All other folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone are displayed in an alphabetical list.
  • Page 111 To use a photo as a contact picture When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Use as > Contact picture. Select the contact you want to associate with the photo. Crop the photo, if required. Tap Crop. To use a photo as wallpaper When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Use as >...

  • Page 112: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To share a video When a video is playing, press , then tap Share. 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 copyright-protected items.

  • Page 113: Viewing Your Online Albums

    To view geotagged photos on a map in Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > Maps. Tap a photo to view it in full screen. If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map.
  • Page 114 Number of items in the online album. To view photos from online services in Album Make sure you are signed in to the relevant online service, for example, Facebook™. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album > Online. All your available online albums are displayed. Tap any album to view its contents, then tap a photo in the album.

  • Page 115: Playing Video Clips In Movies

    Playing video clips in Movies Use the Movies application to play movies that you’ve copied or downloaded to your phone. Movies also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info, and director details for each movie. You can share your favorite movies with friends, for example, via Bluetooth™...

  • Page 116: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved in your phone on other devices such as, for example, a TV, a PlayStation®3, a computer, or a tablet. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and must be connected to the same Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 117: Playing Phone Content On Other Dlna Certified™ Devices

    To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices. Press , then tap Media server. Drag the slider to turn off the Share content function. To set access permissions for a pending device From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices.

  • Page 118: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology

    Bluetooth™ wireless technology Use the Bluetooth™ function to send files to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your phone and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as computers, handsfree accessories, and phones.

  • Page 119: Sending And Receiving Items Using Bluetooth™ Technology

    To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has the Bluetooth™ function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth™ devices appear in a list.
  • Page 120 To receive items using Bluetooth™ Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your phone. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.

  • Page 121: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer

    Connecting your phone to a computer Connect your phone to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and other file types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology. When you connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted to install the PC Companion application on your computer.

  • Page 122: Pc Companion

    To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled by default. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity. Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices. Tap Connect.
  • Page 123 To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. Phone: SD card connected appears in the status bar. Computer: The PC Companion application launches automatically. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™...

  • Page 124: Connecting Your Phone To A Tv Set

    The Gallery application starts automatically. Follow the instructions on your phone screen to view your media files on the TV. You may need to purchase a TypeD HDMI™ cable separately. For best results, use a Sony IM-820 cable. To view help about using the TV remote control Drag the status bar downward to open the Notification panel while the HDMI™...

  • Page 125: Using Location Services To Find Your Position

    GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connection is weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services.

  • Page 126: Google Maps

    So it's a good idea to download and save maps to your phone before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services. Using the Navigation application Use the Navigation application in your phone to get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places.

  • Page 127: Backup And Restore Application

    Backup and restore application Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to the internal storage of your phone or to a USB storage device. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted.
  • Page 128 To select the data types to restore From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Backup & restore. Tap Select data type under Restore. Select the data types that you want to restore. To restore phone content Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup will get deleted during a restore procedure.

  • Page 129: Locking And Protecting Your Phone

    Locking and protecting your phone IMEI number Every phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country. To view your IMEI number •...

  • Page 130: Setting A Screen Lock

    It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony Customer support for more information. To create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 131 To disable the screen unlock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Enter your password and tap Next. Tap Slide. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 132: Updating Your Phone

    Updating your phone Update your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your phone to run a wireless update, or you can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using a USB cable connection.
  • Page 133 To download the PC Companion application from your phone Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. When prompted, follow the instructions in the phone to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer. PC Companion can also be downloaded from www.sonymobile.com. To download software updates using a USB cable connection Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not already installed.

  • Page 134: Phone Settings Overview

    Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalize them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or add the Wi-Fi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth™ on or off, search for available Bluetooth™ devices, and make your phone visible or invisible to other Bluetooth™...
  • Page 135 Developer Set options for application development. For example, you can options show CPU usage on the phone display. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode when USB connections are active. About phone View information about your phone, such as the model number, firmware version, phone number and signal.

  • Page 136: Status And Notification Icons Overview

    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 3G is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging...
  • Page 137 An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 138: 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 139 Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited™ application to access millions of songs over a 3G or Wi-Fi® connection. Optimize phone settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Setup guide application to learn about basic functions and to get help setting up the phone. Use the Google Talk™...

  • Page 140: User Support

    Access user support directly in your phone through the Help application. For example, you can open a User guide with instructions on how to use your phone. You can also get troubleshooting and other help from the Sony Mobile support zone, and from the Sony Mobile Customer support service.

  • Page 141: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • Restart your phone. • Remove and re-insert the SIM card. Then restart your phone. • Force a restart of the phone if the phone hangs and can't be restarted normally. •...

  • Page 142: No Battery Charging Icon Appears When Phone Starts Charging

    The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact the nearest Sony service center. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. However, in an emergency, some network operators allow you to call the international emergency number 112.
  • Page 143 SIM card locked You have entered your PIN incorrectly 3 times in a row. To unlock the phone, you need the PUK provided by your operator. SIM card is PUK locked You have entered your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) incorrectly 10 times in a row. Please contact your service provider.

  • Page 144: Recycling Your Phone

    Recycling your phone Got an old phone 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 www.sonymobile.com. This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 145: 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 146: Index

    Index HD (High Definition) video ......105 accounts ..............11 icons ..............105 Exchange Active Sync® ........11 overview ............97 Facebook™ .............11 recording videos ........104, 105 Google™ ............11 screen ..............97 adjusting volume .............88 self-portrait ............98 alarm ................67 settings ..........100, 105 Album ..............108 smile detection ..........99 map ...............112 taking photos ........97, 98, 99 online albums ..........113...
  • Page 147 favorites lockscreen moving between in the radio ......95 viewing missed calls ........18 removing radio channels as ......95 viewing new text messages ......18 saving radio channels as .........95 filter Maps ..............126 events in Timescape™ ........57 media files fixed dialing .............40 copying to internal storage ......86 flash Media Go™...
  • Page 148 editing ............111 searching photo viewer ..........109 music using TrackID™ ........93 rotating ............110 track information ..........93 selecting ............110 self-portrait ..............97 sharing ............111 sending slideshow ............110 business cards ..........45 taking ...........97, 98, 99 contacts ............45 using as a contact picture ......111 sending items using Bluetooth™ ....119 using as wallpaper ........111 SensMe™...
  • Page 149 sharing a track ..........93 SensMe™ channels ........90 using results ............93 using the equalizer ..........88 using with the FM Radio .........96 Walkman™ player widget ........91 viewing artist info ..........93 wallpaper ..............20 viewing charts ..........93 using a photo as ..........111 transferring web browser ............80 contacts ............42 managing bookmarks ........81 troubleshooting .............141...

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