Sony PM-0070 GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA/LTE mobile phone with Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, WLAN 802.11abgn, GPS/A-GPS, RFID and FM Rx User Manual 08 user guide part 1

Sony Mobile Communications Inc GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA/LTE mobile phone with Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, WLAN 802.11abgn, GPS/A-GPS, RFID and FM Rx 08 user guide part 1

Contents

08 user guide part 1

Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of "SO-01E".
For proper use of the SO-01E, read this manual
carefully before and while you use the SO-01E.
About manuals of SO-01E
In addition to this manual, the operations of SO-01E
are described in "
クイックスタートガイド
(Quick Start
Guide)" (in Japanese only) and "Instruction Manual"
application of the terminal.
"
クイックスタートガイド
(Quick Start Guide)"
(Supplied accessories)
The initial operations and settings after purchasing
the terminal, screen view contents and operations of
main function are explained. (In Japanese only)
"Instruction Manual" (Application of the terminal)
Similarly to this manual, operations and settings of
each function are explained. To use "Instruction
Manual" application, from the Home screen, tap
and [Instruction Manual]. When using for the first time
or reinstalling, download and install the application
according to the onscreen instructions. You can use
the application as an electronic book. You can also
shift to actual operations by tapping the description
in the contents or view reference contents.
Note
For downloading or updating the application, a high
packet communication charge will be applied
because of a large amount data communication. For
this reason, subscription of packet flat-rate service is
highly recommended.
* If you use Wi-Fi function to download, packet
communication charges are not applied.
"Instruction Manual" (PDF file)
Operations and settings of each function are
explained. It can be downloaded from NTT DOCOMO
website.
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/support/
trouble/manual/download/index.html
* You can download the latest information of
"
クイックスタートガイド
(Quick Start Guide)"
(in Japanese only). The URL and contents are
subject to change without prior notice.
Note
Reproduction or reprint of all or part of this manual
without prior permission is prohibited.
Important information for SO-01E is posted in the
following website. Be sure to check before using.
http://www.sonymobile.co.jp/support/use_support/
product/so-01e/ (in Japanese only)
1
Operation descriptions
In this manual, each key operation is described with
p
,
x
,
y
,
r
,
m
,
k
. And
selection operations of the icons or function items
on the touch panel are described as follows.
Information
In this manual, the instructions are described with
the default Home screen. If you set the other
application to the home screen, the operations may
differ from the descriptions.
Display examples and illustrations used in this
manual are just images for explanations and may be
different from actual ones.
In this manual, the easier procedure is described for
the functions and settings which have multiple
operating procedures.
Please note that "SO-01E" is called "the terminal" in
this manual.
In this manual, explanations for "docomo" as Home
application are provided. To switch the Home
applications, see "Learning Home screen" (P.60).
Description Operation
From the Home screen,
tap and tap
[Settings]
u
[About
phone].
From the Home screen, tap
(Applications button),
and then tap "Settings" on
the next screen and "About
phone" on the following
screen in order.
Touch and hold icon.
Keep touching the icon
longer (1-2 seconds).
2
クイックスタートガイド
(Quick Start Guide)
(In Japanese only)
SO-01E
のご利用にあたっての注意事項
安全上/取り扱い上のご注意
(Notes on usage Safety/Handling
precautions) (In Japanese only)
Battery Pack SO07
microSD card (2GB)
*
(Sample)
(with manual)
* Inserted in the terminal when purchased.
Stereo Headset with Microphone (Sample)
(with manual)
For details on optional devices, see "Optional
and related devices" (P.225).
Supplied accessories
Supplied accessories
SO-01E
(with warranty) Back cover SO19
クイ
スター
ガイ
Contents/Precautions
3
Contents
Supplied accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before using the terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Precautions (Always follow these
directions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Handling precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before Using the Terminal . . . 22
Part names and functions................................................22
docomo mini UIM card .....................................................23
microSD card ...........................................................................24
Battery pack..............................................................................25
Charging.....................................................................................27
Turning power on/off.........................................................30
Initial settings (Setup guide) ..........................................31
Status bar ...................................................................................33
Notification panel .................................................................35
Notification LED .....................................................................36
Basic operations.....................................................................36
Searching information in the terminal and web
pages ............................................................................................39
Character entry.......................................................................40
Setting character entry......................................................53
Setting Japanese keyboard.............................................53
USB keyboard/Bluetooth keyboard...........................59
docomo Palette UI. . . . . . . . . . . 60
Home screen............................................................................60
Application screen................................................................66
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Making/Receiving a call ....................................................77
Call history .................................................................................82
Call settings .............................................................................. 84
Phonebook ............................................................................... 85
Mail/Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . 95
sp-mode mail .......................................................................... 95
Message (SMS)........................................................................ 95
Email.............................................................................................. 98
Gmail.......................................................................................... 105
Google Talk............................................................................ 106
Early Warning "Area Mail".............................................. 106
Web browser ........................................................................ 108
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Viewing the setting menu............................................ 112
Wireless & networks ......................................................... 112
Device ....................................................................................... 125
Personal ................................................................................... 134
System ...................................................................................... 147
File management . . . . . . . . . . .150
Handling a file...................................................................... 150
Transferring and moving data ................................... 150
Using Bluetooth function ............................................. 154
Sharing files with DLNA devices via Connected
devices (Media server) .................................................... 158
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
dmenu ...................................................................................... 160
dmarket.................................................................................... 160
Play Store ................................................................................ 161
Osaifu-Keitai .......................................................................... 162
FM radio................................................................................... 166
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Contents/Precautions
Camera...................................................................................... 167
Playing multimedia content........................................ 187
Album........................................................................................ 188
YouTube................................................................................... 191
Connecting the terminal to TV to watch photos
and videos .............................................................................. 193
Media Player.......................................................................... 195
Timescape
......................................................................... 199
Location services................................................................ 202
Calendar................................................................................... 208
Alarm & Clock ....................................................................... 210
SD card backup ................................................................... 213
OfficeSuite .............................................................................. 215
International roaming . . . . . . 216
Overview of International roaming (WORLD
WING)......................................................................................... 216
Available Services............................................................... 216
Before using........................................................................... 217
Making/Receiving calls in the country you stay
....................................................................................................... 220
International roaming settings.................................. 222
Appendix/Index. . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Optional and related devices ..................................... 225
Troubleshooting ................................................................. 225
Smartphone Anshin Remote Support ................. 231
Warranty and After Sales Services............................ 231
Updating software............................................................. 234
Main specification.............................................................. 237
Specific Absorption Rate of Mobile Phone, etc.
....................................................................................................... 240
End User Licence Agreement..................................... 252
About Open Source Software .................................... 253
Export Controls and Regulations.............................. 254
Intellectual Property Right............................................ 254
SIM unlock .............................................................................. 258
Index .......................................................................................... 259
6
Contents/Precautions
The terminal automatically performs
communication for synchronizing data,
checking the latest software version, maintain
connection with the server, etc. If you
transmit a large amount of data such as
downloading applications or watching
movie, a packet communication charge
becomes high. Subscription of packet flat-
rate service is highly recommended.
Public mode (Driving mode) is not supported.
Setting the phone to silent mode does not
mute sounds for shutter, playback of video or
music, alarm, etc.
The names of the operators are displayed on
unlocking screen (P.31).
Your phone number (own number) can be
checked as follows:
From the Home screen, tap and tap
[Settings]
u
[About phone]
u
[Status].
The software version of your terminal can be
checked as follows:
From the Home screen, tap and tap
[Settings]
u
[About phone].
You can perform software update by
downloading an update file with a PC via
Internet and connecting the PC to the
terminal. For details, see "Connecting to a PC
and updating" (P.236).
By some software updates, the operating
system (OS) may be version-upgraded for
improving the terminal quality. For this
reason, you always need to use the latest OS
version. And some applications that used in
the previous OS version may not be available
or some unintended bugs may occur.
You can use the terminal only with docomo
mini UIM card. If you have a UIM or FOMA
card, bring it to a docomo Shop to replace.
Set the screen lock to ensure the security of
your terminal for its loss. For details, see
"Screen lock" (P.142).
If your terminal is lost, change your each
account password to invalidate
authentication using a PC to prevent other
persons from using Google services such as
Google Talk, Gmail, Google Play, etc.,
Facebook, Twitter and mixi.
Google application and service contents are
subject to change without prior notice.
The terminal supports only sp-mode, mopera
U and Business mopera Internet. Other
providers are not supported.
To use tethering, subscription of sp-mode is
required.
Packet communication charge when using
tethering varies depending on the charging
plan you use. Subscription of packet flat-rate
service is highly recommended.
7
Contents/Precautions
For details on usage charge, etc., refer to http:/
/www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/ .
Notice:
Pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law (
電波法
)
and the Japanese Telecommunications
Business Law (
電気通信事業法
), this device has
been granted a designation number according
to the
"Ordinance concerning the Technical
Regulations Conformity Certification etc. of
Specified Radio Equipment (
特定無線設備の技
術基準適合証明等に関する規則
)"
R-(W-CDMA)/Article 2-1-11-3,
R-(W-CDMA)/Article 2-1-11-7,
IEEE802.11bgn (2.4GHz)/Article 2-1-19,
IEEE802.11an (5GHz)/Article 2-1-19-3,
IEEE802.11an (5GHz)/Article 2-1-19-3-2,
LTE/Article 2-1-11-19,
BT/Article 2-1-19:
202-LSA035
and "Ordinance Concerning Technical
Conditions Compliance Approval etc. of
Terminal Equipment (
端末機器の技術基準適合認
定等に関する規則
)"
T-(W-CDMA): AD 12-0022 202
For safe and proper use of the terminal, please
read the "Safety Precautions" prior to use.
Keep the Manual in a safe place for future
reference.
ALWAYS observe the safety precautions since
they intend to prevent personal injury or
property damage.
The following symbols indicate the different
levels of injury or damage that may result if
the guidelines are not observed and the
terminal is used improperly.
Safety Precautions (Always
follow these directions)
Failure to
observe these
guidelines may
immediately
result in death
or serious
injury.
Failure to
observe these
guidelines may
result in death
or serious
injury.
Failure to
observe these
guidelines may
result in injury
and property
damage.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
8
Contents/Precautions
The following symbols indicate specific
directions.
"Safety Precautions" are described in the
following categories:
1. Handling the terminal, battery pack, adapter
and docomo mini UIM card (common) . . . . . . . 8
2. Handling the terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3. Handling battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4. Handling adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5. Handling the docomo mini UIM card
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6. Handling the terminal near electronic medical
equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7. Material list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1. Handling the terminal, battery
pack, adapter and docomo mini
UIM card (common)
DANGER
Do not use, store or leave the equipment in
hot places (e.g. by the fire, near a heater,
under a kotatsu, in direct sunlight, in a car in
the hot sun). (including the event that you
ware the equipment in the pocket of your
clothes, etc.)
Doing so may cause fire, burns or injury.
Do not place equipment inside cooking
appliance such as a microwave oven or high-
pressure containers.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or
electric shock.
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or
electric shock.
Do not let the equipment get wet with
water, drinking water, urine of pet animals,
etc.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or
electric shock.
Use the battery pack and adapter specified
by NTT DOCOMO for your terminal.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns, injury or
electric shock.
Indicates prohibited actions.
Indicates not to disassemble.
Indicates not to use where it could
get wet.
Indicates not to handle with wet
hands.
Indicates compulsory actions in
accordance with instructions.
Indicates to remove the power plug
from the outlet.
Dont
No disassembly
No liquids
No wet hands
Do
Unplug
Dont
Dont
No disassembly
No liquids
Do
9
Contents/Precautions
WARNING
Do not subject the equipment to excessive
force or throw it.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or
electric shock.
Do not allow the microUSB connecting jack
or headset connecting jack to come in
contact with conducting foreign substances
(a piece of metal, pencil lead, etc.). Never
allow these objects to get into the
connecting jack.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or
electric shock.
Do not cover or wrap the equipment with a
cloth or bedding in use or while charging.
Doing so may cause fire or burns.
Power off the terminal before you step into a
place where flammable gas can leak, such as
gas stations. Stop charging if you charge the
battery.
Gas may catch fire.
When using Osaifu-Keitai in a place such as a
gas station, turn OFF the terminal before using
it.
(When Osaifu-Keitai lock is activated,
deactivate it before turning OFF the terminal.)
If you notice anything unusual about the
equipment such as an unusual odor,
overheating, discoloration or deformation
during operation, charging or storage,
immediately perform the following
measures.
Remove the power plug from the power
outlet or cigarette lighter.
Power off the terminal.
Remove the battery pack from the
terminal.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns, injury or
electric shock.
CAUTION
Do not place on an unstable or inclined
platform.
Doing so may cause the device to fall and
cause injury.
Do not keep in a place that is very humid,
dusty, or subject to high temperature.
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric
shock.
If children use the terminal, parents or
guardians should give them the proper
instructions for use. Make sure that they use
the terminal as instructed.
Failure to do so may cause injury.
Keep the equipment out of the reach of
babies and infants.
Failure to do so may cause accidental
swallowing or injury.
Dont
Dont
Dont
Do
Do
Dont
Dont
Do
Do
10
Contents/Precautions
Be careful especially when using the
terminal connected to the adapter
continuously for a long time.
If you play a game etc. for a long time while
charging, the temperature of the terminal,
battery pack and AC adapter may rise.
If you are directly in contact with hot parts for
a long period of time, it may cause your skin to
become red, itchy, or develop a rash
depending on your physical condition and
also it may cause low-temperature burn.
2. Handling the terminal
WARNING
Do not turn on the light with the lighting
luminescence part close to the eyes.
Especially to shoot infants or young
children, step away from them 1 m or more.
Doing so may cause blurred vision. Or injury
by dazzling eyes or surprising may occur.
Do not allow a foreign substance such as
water and other liquids, metal parts, or
flammables to get in the docomo mini UIM
card or microSD card insertion slot on the
terminal.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or
electric shock.
Do not turn on the light toward a driver of a
car etc.
Doing so may disturb driving and cause an
accident.
Power off the terminal in a place where the
use is prohibited such as in airplane or
hospital.
Failure to do so may affect electronic
equipment and electronic medical
equipment.
Follow the instructions of each medical facility
for the use of mobile phones on their
premises.
Prohibited acts such as mobile phone usage
on board an airplane may be punished by law.
If usage of mobile phones in an aircraft is
admitted by setting airplane mode, etc., use
the terminal under the direction of the airline.
If the microUSB cable is connected into the
USB connecting jack for charging etc., the
terminal is automatically powered on
although the operations are not available. Be
careful not to connect the microUSB cable in a
place where the use is prohibited such as in
airplane or hospital.
Always keep the terminal away from your
ear when you talk setting the hands-free
function.
Also, when you play game, play back music,
etc. connecting the Earphone/Microphone,
etc. to the terminal, adjust the volume
adequately.
If the volume is too loud, it may cause
difficulty in hearing.
Moreover, if you barely hear the surrounding
sounds, it may cause an accident.
If you have a weak heart, set the vibrator or
ringtone volume carefully.
Failure to do so may affect your heart.
Do
Dont
Dont
Dont
Do
Do
Do
11
Contents/Precautions
If you are wearing any electronic medical
equipment, check with the relevant medical
electronic equipment manufacturer or
vendor whether the operation may be
affected by radio waves.
The radio waves from the terminal may affect
electronic medical equipment.
Power off the terminal near electronic
devices or equipment operating on high
precision control or weak signals.
Failure to do so may interfere with the
operation of electronic devices or equipment.
* The followings are some electronic devices
or equipment that you should be careful of:
Hearing aids, implantable cardiac
pacemaker, implantable cardioverter
defibrillator, other electronic medical
equipment, fire detector, automatic door,
and other automatically controlled devices
or equipment.
If you use an implantable cardiac
pacemaker, implantable cardioverter
defibrillator, or other electronic medical
equipment, check with the relevant medical
electronic equipment manufacturer or
vendor whether the operation can be
affected by radio waves.
Be careful about broken glasses or exposed
internal from the terminal if the display or
the camera lens is broken.
Shatterproof film-applied hardened glass is
used on the display surface and the acrylic
resin is applied on camera lens so as not to be
shattered when broken. But they may cause
injury if you touch a cut surface or exposed
portion mistakenly.
CAUTION
Do not swing the terminal around by
holding a strap etc.
The terminal may hit you or others and cause
accident such as injury.
Do not use damaged terminal.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or
electric shock.
When using the motion sensor, check the
safety around you, hold the terminal firmly,
and do not shake it unnecessarily.
May cause accident such as injuries.
If the display is mistakenly damaged and
when the liquid crystal runs out, do not get
it on your skin such as face, hands, etc.
Doing so may cause blindness or injury on
your skin.
If the liquid crystal gets in your eye or mouth,
rinse with clean running water, and get
medical treatment immediately.
Also, if it gets on your skin or clothes, use
something such as alcohol to wipe off and
wash it with soap in clear water.
To use the terminal in car, check with
automobile manufacturer or dealer to
determine how the device is affected by
radio waves before using.
In rare cases, using the phone in some vehicle
models can cause the vehicle's electronic
equipment to malfunction. In that case, stop
using the terminal immediately.
Do
Do
Do
Dont
Dont
Dont
Dont
Do
12
Contents/Precautions
The use of the terminal may cause itching,
rashes, eczema, or other symptoms
depending on the user's physical condition.
Immediately stop using and get medical
treatment in such a case.
For material of each part
P.15 "Material list"
When watching the display, take a certain
distance from the display in a fully bright
place.
Failure to do so may reduce visual acuity.
3. Handling battery pack
Check that the battery type matches the type
displayed on the battery pack label.
DANGER
Do not connect a wire or other metal objects
to the jack. And, do not carry or store the
terminal with objects like a metal necklace.
Doing so may cause battery pack to ignite,
burst, heat or leak.
Check the orientation of the battery pack to
attach to the terminal, and do not try to
force the battery pack onto the terminal if
you are having trouble attaching it.
Doing so may cause battery pack to ignite,
burst, heat or leak.
Do not throw the terminal into fire.
Doing so may cause battery pack to ignite,
burst, heat or leak.
Do not stick a nail into the terminal, hit it
with a hammer, or step on it.
Doing so may cause battery pack to ignite,
burst, heat or leak.
If the battery pack's fluid etc. contacts eyes,
immediately flush the eyes with clean water
and see a doctor right away. Do not rub the
eyes.
Failure to do so may cause blindness.
WARNING
If the battery pack seems to have
abnormalities such as deformation or
scratches due to falling, never use it.
Doing so may cause battery pack to ignite,
burst, heat or leak.
If the battery pack leaks or gives off a
strange smell, immediately remove it from
the vicinity of open flames.
The leaking liquid may ignite fire, catch fire, or
explode.
Be careful not to let your pet bite the battery
pack.
Doing so may cause battery pack to ignite,
burst, heat or leak.
CAUTION
Do not discard the battery pack together
with other garbage.
Doing so may cause igniting or environmental
destruction. Tape the terminals of old battery
packs to insulate them, and then bring them
into a sales outlet such as docomo Shop. If
your local municipality has a battery recycling
program, dispose of them as provided for.
Display Type of Battery
Li-ion 00 Lithium Ion Battery
Do
Do
Dont
Dont
Dont
Dont
Do
Dont
Do
Do
Dont
13
Contents/Precautions
Do not use or charge a wet battery pack.
Doing so may cause battery pack to ignite,
burst, heat or leak.
If fluid etc. leaks out from the battery pack,
do not make the fluid contact with your skin
of face or hands.
Doing so may cause blindness or injury on
your skin.
If the fluid etc. gets into your eyes or mouth, or
contacts skin or clothes, immediately flush the
contacted area with clean running water.
If the fluid gets into the eyes or mouth,
immediately see a doctor after flushing.
4. Handling adapter
WARNING
Do not use the adapter cord if it gets
damaged.
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric
shock.
Do not use the AC adapter in a very humid
place such as bathroom.
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric
shock.
DC adapter is only for a negative ground
vehicle. Do not use DC adapter for a positive
ground vehicle.
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric
shock.
Do not touch the adapter if you hear
thunder.
Doing so may cause electric shock.
Do not short-circuit the microUSB plug
while it is connected to the power outlet or
cigarette lighter socket. Do not touch the
microUSB plug with your hands, fingers, or
any part of your body.
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric
shock.
Do not place heavy objects on the adapter
cord.
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric
shock.
When you insert and remove the AC adapter
from power outlet, do not contact a metal
strap or other metal objects with the jack.
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric
shock.
Do not touch the adapter cord or outlet with
wet hands.
Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric
shock.
Use the adapter only on the specified power
supply and voltage.
When charging the terminal overseas, use
AC Adapter for global use.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or
electric shock.
AC Adapter : AC 100 V
DC adapter : DC 12 V or 24 V (only for a
negative-ground vehicle)
AC adapter for global use : AC 100 V to 240 V
(Make sure to connect the adapter to a
household AC power outlet.)
Dont
Do
Dont
Dont
Dont
Dont
Dont
Dont
Dont
No wet hands
Do
14
Contents/Precautions
When the fuse in a DC adapter is blown,
make sure to use the specified fuse.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or
electric shock. For the specified fuse, see the
users manuals that supplied with a DC
adapter.
Clean dust from the power plug.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or
electric shock.
When you connect the AC adapter to the
power outlet, insert it firmly.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or
electric shock.
When you disconnect the power plug from
the outlet or cigarette lighter socket, do not
pull the adapter cord with excessive force.
Instead, hold the adapter to disconnect.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or
electric shock.
Always remove the power plug from the
outlet or cigarette lighter when not using
the adapter for an extended period.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or
electric shock.
Immediately remove the power plug from
the outlet or cigarette lighter socket if water
or other fluids get into the adapter.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or
electric shock.
Before cleaning, remove the power plug
from the power outlet or the cigarette
lighter socket.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or
electric shock.
5. Handling the docomo mini UIM
card
CAUTION
Be careful of the cut surface when removing
docomo mini UIM card.
Failure to do so may cause injury.
6. Handling the terminal near
electronic medical equipment
The following instructions observe the
guidelines of the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Conference, Japan to protect
electronic medical equipment from radio
waves from mobile phones.
WARNING
Please observe the following guidelines in
medical facilities.
Do not take the terminal into the operating
rooms, ICU (Intensive Care Unit), or CCU
(Coronary Care Unit).
Power off the terminal inside hospital wards.
Power off the terminal in the lobby and
other places if there are any electronic
medical equipment operating in the vicinity.
Follow the instructions of each medical
facility when they specify areas forbidding to
use and carrying a mobile phone.
Do
Do
Do
Do
Unplug
Unplug
Unplug
Do
Do
15
Contents/Precautions
Power off the terminal in crowded places
such as rush-hour trains. There may be a
person with an implantable cardiac
pacemaker or implantable cardioverter
defibrillator near you.
The radio waves from the terminal may affect
the operation of implantable cardiac
pacemaker or implantable cardioverter
defibrillator.
If you use an implantable cardiac pacemaker
or implantable cardioverter defibrillator,
keep the terminal 22 cm or more away from
the implant at all times.
The radio waves from the terminal may affect
the performance of electronic medical
equipment.
If you need to use electronic medical
equipment other than implantable cardiac
pacemaker or implantable cardioverter
defibrillator outside medical facilities such
as treating at home, check with the relevant
medical electronic equipment manufacturer
whether the operation may be affected by
radio waves.
The radio waves from the terminal may affect
the performance of electronic medical
equipment.
7. Material list
Do
Do
Do
Part Material Surface
treatment
Exterior case
(cover front)
(terminal color :
black/white)
PC resin (with
glass) +
Aluminum
plate
UV coating
Exterior case
(rear frame)
PC resin (with
glass)
Discontinuous
evaporation
coating (Sn+In)
+ UV coating
Exterior case
(back cover)
(terminal color :
black/white)
PC resin (with
glass)
Urethan coating
Transparent plate
(camera)
PC resin +
PMMA resin
AR treatment
Transparent plate
(display)
Glass + PET
resin
Hard coating
Side keys (power
key, volume key,
camera key)
Aluminum Alumite
treatment
Transparent plate
(flash)
PC resin
Battery Pack
(contacts)
Copper alloy First nickel
plating/Gold
plating
Battery Pack (body) PP resin
Battery Pack (label) PET resin UV coating
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Contents/Precautions
Common precautions
Do not allow the terminal to get wet.
The terminal, battery pack, adapter and docomo
mini UIM card are not waterproof. Do not use in
a bathroom or other highly humid area or do not
let rain touch. Or putting the terminal on your
body, humidity of sweat may cause internal
corrosion and malfunction. Note that
malfunctions, which are determined to be
caused by water as result of inspections, are
outside the scope of the warranty. Since these
conditions are outside of the scope of the
warranty, a repair, if at all possible, is charged.
Clean the terminal with a dry soft cloth
(such as used for cleaning eyeglasses).
- Do not rub it roughly with a dry cloth. The
display may be damaged.
- Drops of water or dirt left on the display may
cause stains.
- Do not use alcohol, thinner, benzine, cleaning
detergent, etc. to clean the terminal. These
chemicals may erase the printing on the
terminal or cause discoloration.
Clean the terminals occasionally with a
dry cotton swab.
If the jack is soiled, connection gets worse and it
may cause power to be turned off or insufficient
battery charge, so clean the jack with a dry
cotton swab etc. When cleaning, be careful not
to damage the terminals.
Do not leave the terminal near the air
conditioning vent.
Extreme temperature changes may produce
condensation and corrode the internal parts of
the terminal, causing it to malfunction.
Make sure to use the terminal, battery
pack, etc. without excessive force.
If you put the terminal in a bag full of items or sit
down with the terminal in the pocket of your
cloth, it may damage the display, internal circuit
board and battery pack, causing malfunction.
Also, while the external device is connected to
the microUSB connecting jack or headset
connecting jack, it may damage the connector
and cause malfunction.
Do not rub or scratch the display with
metal.
The display may get scratched and it may cause
malfunction or damage.
Read the users manuals supplied with
optional devices.
The terminal precautions
Do not press touch panel surface
forcibly, or not operate with a sharp-
pointed objects such as nail, ballpoint
pen, pin, etc.
Doing so may cause damage of touch panel.
Do not use the terminal in extremely hot
or cold places.
Use the terminal where the temperature ranges
between 5
and 35
and humidity ranges
between 45% and 85%.
Handling precautions
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Contents/Precautions
Using the terminal near ordinary phone,
television or radio may cause
interference in these electric appliances.
Make sure to move far away from them
when using the terminal.
Note down the information saved in the
terminal in a separate note and keep it
safely.
Under no condition will DOCOMO be held liable
for any damaged or lost data saved in the
terminal.
Do not drop or give a strong impact to
the terminal.
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage.
Do not plug the connector of the
external device into the microUSB
connecting jack or headset connecting
jack at the slant or pull it while
connecting.
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage.
The terminal could become warm while
in use and charging. This condition is
not abnormal. You can continue using
the terminal.
Do not leave the camera under direct
sunlight.
If you do so, some of the elements may melt or
become faded.
Do not use the terminal with the back
cover removed.
Doing so may cause removal of battery pack,
malfunction or damage.
Do not remove the microSD card or
power off the terminal while using the
microSD card.
Doing so may cause data loss or malfunction.
Do not let magnetic cards, etc. close to
the terminal.
The magnetic data in cash cards, credit cards,
telephone cards, floppy disks, etc. may be erased.
Do not bring strong magnetic objects
close to the terminal.
Strong magnetic objects may cause
misoperation.
Battery pack
The battery pack is a consumable
accessory.
Replace the battery pack if the terminal has
extremely short operation time on a full charge,
though it may vary by operating conditions.
Purchase a new battery pack of the specified
type.
Charge the battery pack in an
environment with the proper ambient
temperature (5
to 35
).
The operating time of the battery pack
varies depending on the operating
environment and the secular
degradation of the battery pack.
The battery pack may swell out as it
comes to near the end of its lifetime
depending on the usage conditions, but
it is not a problem.
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Contents/Precautions
Be careful especially about the
following points when preserving the
battery pack.
- The battery is fully charged (immediately after
the charging is complete)
- The battery has run out (the phone cannot
power on)
The performance and life of the battery pack may
deteriorate.
It is recommended that you store the internal
battery with the remaining battery level of about
40 percent as a guide.
The adapter precautions
Charge the battery pack in an
environment with the proper ambient
temperature (5
to 35
).
Do not charge in the following places.
- Places that are very humid, dusty or exposed to
strong vibrations.
- Near ordinary phone or TV/radio.
The adapter cable could become warm
while charging. This condition is not
abnormal. You can continue using the
terminal.
When using the DC adapter for
charging, do not turn off the vehicle
engine.
Doing so may cause the vehicle battery run out.
When you use the power outlet with a
mechanism to prevent the plug from
being removed, follow the instructions
on the outlet's user's manual.
Do not give a strong impact to the
adapter. Also, do not bend or deform
the microUSB plug.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
docomo mini UIM card
Do not use unnecessary force to insert/
remove the docomo mini UIM card.
Note that DOCOMO assumes no
responsibility for malfunctions
occurring as the result of inserting and
using docomo mini UIM card with
another IC card reader/writer.
Always keep the IC portion clean when
you use the card.
Clean the terminal with a dry soft cloth
(such as used for cleaning eyeglasses).
Note down the information saved in the
docomo mini UIM card in a separate
note and keep it safely.
Under no condition will DOCOMO be held liable
for any damaged or lost data saved in the
terminal.
Take an expended docomo mini UIM
card to sales outlet such as docomo
Shop for proper disposal in order to
protect the environment.
Do not carelessly damage, contact, or
short-circuit an IC.
Doing so may cause data loss or malfunction.
Do not drop a docomo mini UIM card or
subject it to impact.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
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Contents/Precautions
Do not bend a docomo mini UIM card or
place a heavy object on it.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
Do not insert the docomo mini UIM card
on which any label or seal is stuck into
the terminal.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
Bluetooth function precautions
To secure the Bluetooth communication
security, the terminal supports the
security function compliant with
Bluetooth standards, but the security
may not be sufficient depending on the
setting. Concern about the
communication using the Bluetooth
function.
Please be aware that DOCOMO is not
responsible for data leak when making
data communications using Bluetooth.
Frequency band
The frequency band used by the terminal's
Bluetooth/wireless LAN function is written on the
battery pack compartment. The label can be read
as follows.
Bluetooth cautions
The operating frequency band of the terminal is
used by industrial, scientific, consumer and
medical equipment including microwave ovens,
premises radio stations for identifying mobile
units used in the manufacturing lines of plants
(radio stations requiring a license), specified low
power radio stations (radio stations requiring no
license) and amateur radio stations (hereinafter
referred to as "another station").
- Before using this equipment, confirm that
"another station" is not being operated nearby.
- In the event of the terminal causing harmful
radio wave interference with "another station",
promptly change the operating frequency or
stop radio wave emission by turning off the
power, etc.
- If you have further questions, contact "General
Inquiries" on the last page of this manual.
2.4 : This radio equipment uses the 2400 MHz
band.
FH/XX/DS/OF
Modulation scheme is the
FH-SS, other system, DS-SS,
or OFDM system.
1 : The estimated interference distance is 10
m or less.
4 : The estimated interference distance is 40
m or less.
8 : The estimated interference distance is 80
m or less.
: The full band between 2400 MHz
and 2483.5 MHz is used and the
band of the mobile identification
device can be avoided.
Available channels vary depending on the
country.
For use in an aircraft, contact the airline
beforehand.
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Contents/Precautions
Wireless LAN (WLAN) precautions
Wireless LAN (WLAN) exchanges
information using radio waves, and
allows you to freely establish LAN
connection if you are within an area
where radio wave reaches. On the other
side, if you communicate without
appropriate security settings,
communications may be intercepted or
hacked by malicious parties. It is
recommended to make necessary
security settings on your responsibility
and expense.
Wireless LAN
Do not use wireless LAN near magnetic devices
such as electrical appliances or AV/OA devices, or
in radio waves.
- Magnetism or radio waves may increase noises
or disable communications (especially when
using a microwave oven).
- When used near TV, radio, etc., reception
interference may occur, or channels on the TV
screen may be disturbed.
- If there are multiple wireless LAN access points
nearby and the same channel is used, search
may not work correctly.
2.4 GHz device cautions
The operating frequency band of the WLAN
device is used by industrial, scientific, consumer
and medical equipment including home electric
appliances such as microwave ovens, premises
radio stations for identifying mobile units used in
the manufacturing lines of plants (radio stations
requiring a license), specified low power radio
stations (radio stations requiring no license) and
amateur radio stations (radio stations requiring a
license).
- Before using the device, confirm that premises
radio stations for identifying mobile units,
specified low power radio stations and amateur
radio stations are not being operated nearby.
- If the device causes harmful radio interference
to premises radio stations for identifying
mobile units, immediately change the
frequency band or stop use, and contact
"General Inquiries" on the last page of this
manual for crosstalk avoidance, etc. (e.g.
partition setup).
- If the device causes radio interference to
specified low power radio stations or amateur
radio stations, contact "General Inquiries" on
the last page of this manual.
5GHz device cautions
5GHz wireless LAN device is prohibited to use
outdoor by Law.
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Contents/Precautions
FeliCa reader/writer function
precautions
FeliCa reader/writer function of the
terminal uses weak waves requiring no
licenses for radio stations.
It uses 13.56 MHz frequency band.
When using other reader/writers in your
surroundings, keep the terminal away
sufficiently from them. Before using the
FeliCa reader/writer, confirm that there
are no radio stations using the same
frequency band nearby.
Note
Do not use altered terminal. Using an
altered device is a violation of the Radio
Law.
A "Technical Conformity Mark " affixed on the
manufacturer's specification sticker certifies that
the terminal meets technical regulations for
specified radio equipment that are based on the
Radio Law.
If you remove the screws and alter the inside of
the terminal, the technical regulations
conformity certification becomes invalid.
Do not use the terminal with the certification
invalid, as it is a violation of the Radio Law.
Be careful when using the terminal
while driving.
Using a handheld mobile phone while driving
will result in a penalty.
However, absolutely necessary cases such as
rescue of a sick person or maintaining public's
safety are exempted.
Use the FeliCa reader/writer function
only in Japan.
FeliCa reader/writer function of the terminal
conforms to Japanese radio standards. If you use
this function overseas, you may be punished.
Do not alter the basic software illegally.
It is regarded as the software modification and
Repairs may be refused.
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Before Using the Terminal
a
Front camera lens
b
Ear speaker
c
Infrared data port
d
Light sensor : Used for auto controlling of the screen
brightness.
e
Notification LED
f
Proximity sensor : Turns on or off the touch screen
to prevent misoperation during a call.
g
Touch screen
h
GPS antenna section
*
i
Camera lens
j
Photo light
k
FOMA/Xi/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna section
*
l
Second microphone : Reduce noise to make easy to
listen.
m
mark
n
Back cover
o
Speaker
p
FOMA/Xi antenna section
*
q
Connector for microUSB cable
r
Desktop Holder connection terminal
s
Volume key/Zoom key
t
Power key/Screen lock key
u
Strap hole
v
Headset connector
w
Microphone
* The antenna is built into the main body. Covering
around the antenna with your hand may affect the
quality of communications.
Note
Do not put stickers etc. on each sensors.
Do not remove the sticker attached to the back side
of the back cover. Removal of the sticker may disable
reading/writing of IC card.
Part names and functions
j
p
o
n
k
l
m
v
w
qs
t
u
r
a b dce
g
f
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Before Using the Terminal
The docomo mini UIM card is an IC card
recorded user information such as your
phone number etc.
You can use the terminal with docomo mini
UIM card. If you have a UIM or FOMA card,
bring it to a docomo Shop to replace.
When docomo mini UIM card is not inserted
to the terminal, some functions are not
available.
For details on docomo mini UIM card, refer to
the docomo mini UIM card manual.
When inserting/removing the docomo mini
UIM card, make sure to power off the terminal.
Do not connect the AC Adapter.
Information
Please be careful not to touch or scratch a metal part
(IC) when you handle the docomo mini UIM card.
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage.
Security codes of the docomo mini
UIM card
There is a security code called PIN code in
the docomo mini UIM card. The code is set
to "0000" at subscription, which you can
change by yourself. (P.142)
1
Hook the groove at the bottom of
the back cover with the tip of
thumb, and pick up the back cover
in the direction of the arrow ( ) to
remove.
2
Remove the battery pack, and
insert docomo mini UIM card all
the way into the holder straight
with the metal (IC) part facing
down.
Check the orientation of corner cut.
docomo mini UIM card
Inserting docomo mini UIM
card
24
Before Using the Terminal
1
Remove the back cover and the
battery pack, and pull the docomo
mini UIM card out from the slot in
the direction of the arrow, then
side it out to remove while
pressing it with the tip of finger.
You can use microSD card for any other
compatible devices.
The terminal supports microSD card of up to
2GB, and microSDHC card of up to 32GB (As of
July, 2012).
For compatible microSD cards, contact
manufacturers of microSD cards.
When inserting/removing a microSD card,
make sure to power off the terminal. Do not
connect the AC Adapter.
1
Hook the groove at the bottom of
the back cover with the tip of
thumb, and pick up the back cover
in the direction of the arrow ( ) to
remove.
Removing docomo mini UIM
card
Holder
Corner cut
docomo mini UIM card
microSD card
Inserting microSD card
25
Before Using the Terminal
2
Remove the battery pack, and
check the orientation of microSD
card to insert it slowly straight into
the holder.
Insert the microSD card with metal
contacts side down.
1
Remove the back cover and the
battery pack, and side the microSD
card out to remove while pressing
it with the tip of finger.
When attaching/removing the battery pack,
make sure to power off the terminal. Do not
connect the AC Adapter.
1
Hook the groove at the bottom of
the back cover with the tip of
thumb, and pick up the back cover
in the direction of the arrow ( ) to
remove.
2
Check the position of charging
contacts of the battery back, and
align the tabs of the terminal with
those of the battery pack, then
insert it in the direction of the
arrow ( ).
Insert the battery pack with the SONY
logo side up.
Removing microSD card
Battery pack
Attaching battery pack
26
Before Using the Terminal
3
Check the orientation of back
cover, and attach it to the terminal
( ), then press the part firmly
to check that no gap exists
between the terminal and the back
cover ( ).
Be careful not to hook the projection
part on the edge of the back cover with
finger when attaching the back cover.
1
Remove the back cover, and hook
the battery pack with the tip of
finger from the concave on the
terminal, and pick it up in the
direction of the arrow ( ) to
remove.
Removing battery pack
27
Before Using the Terminal
The battery pack is not full charged when you
purchased the terminal.
The following is the time for charging an
empty battery pack. Charging under low
temperature requires longer time.
The following time varies by the battery pack
condition or operating environment. For
details, see (P.239).
The battery pack is a consumable part. The
usage duration of the battery per one charge
decreases gradually each time the battery is
recharged.
When the usage duration per one charge
becomes about half of a new battery pack,
the life of the battery pack is assumed to be
almost over. It is recommended that you
replace the battery pack ahead of time. The
battery pack may swell out as it comes to near
the end of its lifetime depending on the
usage conditions, but it is not a problem.
Always attach the SO-01E dedicated battery
pack SO07 to charge.
The AC adapter 03 (optional) is compatible
with AC 100 V to 240 V. For using the terminal
overseas, a plug adapter that fits the electrical
outlets in the country you stay is needed. Do
not use an electrical transformer for overseas
use to charge the terminal.
It is recommended to use the AC adapter 03
(optional) for charging.
Charging
Charging time
AC adapter 03 (Optional) Approx. 170 min.
DC adapter 03 (Optional) Approx. 180 min.
Operation time on full charge
(estimate)
Continuous
stand-by time
FOMA/3G Approx. 380 hours
(stationary)
GSM Approx. 300 hours
(stationary)
LTE Approx. 270 hours
(stationary)
Continuous
call time
FOMA/3G Approx. 400 min.
GSM Approx. 400 min.
Battery pack life
Charging
Li-ion 00
28
Before Using the Terminal
When you start charging, notification LED on
the terminal turns red/orange/green, and
green light indicates that the battery level has
reached 90 % or more. From the Home screen,
tap and [Settings]
u
[About
phone]
u
[Status] to check "Battery level" for
the status of charging. When charging is
complete, battery level is displayed as "100%".
When you start charging the battery with the
terminal powered off, the power turns on.
However, you cannot operate the terminal.
Do not charge the battery in a place where
the use is prohibited such as in airplane or
hospital.
Do not charge the battery pack for a
long time (several days)
If you remain charging the terminal for a long
time, the power supply starts from the battery
pack after completion of charging. The usage
time duration may be short. In that case,
please charge it again correctly. For
recharging, remove the terminal from the AC
Adapter and reconnect it again.
Use the compatible AC adapter for charging.
If you use a charger that is not compatible,
the terminal may not be charged or may not
operate properly. (P.225)
When using AC adapter 03 (optional) for
charging, do the following procedures.
1
Insert the microUSB cable
horizontally with the microUSB
plug engraved side facing up
into the microUSB connecting jack
of the terminal.
2
Insert a USB plug of microUSB
cable into the USB connecting jack
of the AC Adapter horizontally and
insert the plug of the AC Adapter
into the power outlet.
3
When the charging is complete,
remove the microUSB plug of the
microUSB cable from the terminal.
4
Remove the AC Adapter from the
power outlet.
Note
If the microUSB cable is connected into the USB
connecting jack for charging etc., the terminal is
automatically powered on although the operations
are not available. Be careful not to connect the
microUSB cable in a place where the use is
prohibited such as in a airplane or hospital.
Charging with AC adapter
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Before Using the Terminal
DC adapter 03 (optional) supplies power
from a car cigarette lighter socket (12 V/24 V).
For details, refer to the DC adapter 03
(optional) manual.
1
Insert the microUSB cable
horizontally with the microUSB
plug engraved side facing up
into the microUSB connecting jack
of the terminal.
2
Insert the USB plug of the
microUSB cable horizontally into
the USB port of a PC.
When "PC Companion software" screen
appears on the terminal, tap [Skip].
When a screen for new hardware
detection etc. appears on the PC, select
[
キャンセル
(Cancel)].
3
When the charging is complete,
remove the microUSB plug of the
microUSB cable from the terminal.
4
Remove the USB plug of the
microUSB cable from the USB port
of the PC.
Note
Installation of MTP driver to a PC is required to charge
the battery with a Microsoft Windows XP PC, since
"USB connection mode" is set to "Media transfer
mode (MTP)" by default. Install Windows Media
Player 10 or later to install MTP driver.
If the microUSB cable is connected into the USB
connecting jack for charging etc., the terminal is
automatically powered on although the operations
are not available. Be careful not to connect the
microUSB cable in a place where the use is
prohibited such as in a airplane or hospital.
Check the connecting direction to connect correctly.
Wrong connection may cause damage.
Charging with DC adapter
Charging with a PC
30
Before Using the Terminal
1
Press and hold
p
for over a
second.
The unlock screen appears.
2
Unlock the screen.
For unlocking the screen by default, see
"Unlocking the screen" (P.31).
Information
The first time you turn on, "Initial settings (Setup
guide)" (P.31) appears.
If you have activated the screen lock (P.142) or SIM
card lock (P.141), unlock screen/PIN code entry
screen appears when turning power on. For
unlocking the screen lock, see "Unlocking the screen
lock" (P.143), and for unlocking SIM card lock, see
"Entering the PIN code when powered on" (P.141).
1
Press and hold
p
for over a
second.
A pop-up screen appears.
2
Tap [Power off ].
3
Tap [OK].
When the screen lock is set, the screen
backlight turns off. You can avoid the touch
screen or button from false operations.
The screen is locked with turning the screen
backlight off after the specified time duration.
1
Press
p
.
Information
Screen lock is set to "Slide" by default. For changing
the screen lock, see "Screen lock" (P.142).
For details on settings for turning the backlight off
and the duration of time before the screen lock
activation, see "Adjusting the idle time before the
screen turns off" (P.127).
When you set screen lock to "Slide", you can check
the notifications or activate application even if you
do not unlock the screen. For details, refer to "Setting
information displayed on the unlock screen" (P.128).
Turning power on/off
Turning power on
Turning power off
Setting screen lock
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Before Using the Terminal
An unlock screen appears when turning the
power on or the backlight on by pressing
p
.
Screen lock set to "Slide"
1
Touch and drag to until
it laps over.
Information
appears on the right until you touch . Touch
and drag it left to activate camera without
unlocking the screen lock.
The screen lock can be disabled. For details, refer to
"Screen lock" (P.142).
When you turn on the terminal for the first
time, make initial settings such as a display
language, wireless network, online services,
docomo service, etc.
Information
You can set or change the items later as required.
To change the settings later, from the Home screen,
tap , then tap [Settings] or [Setup guide] to set up
from the menu.
1
Press and hold
p
for over a
second.
A screen for selecting language
appears.
2
Tap [English (United
States)]
u
[Done].
"Welcome!" screen appears and you
can learn how to use the function and
make initial settings.
3
Tap .
The Internet connection screen
appears. Tap [Mobile network and Wi-
Fi] or [Wi-Fi only] to select.
4
Tap .
The wireless network screen appears.
Tap [Search for networks] to add Wi-Fi
network.
5
Tap .
A service screen appears. Make settings
of "Google (P.135)", "Facebook (P.136)",
"Exchange ActiveSync (P.98)".
6
Tap .
Automatic renewal screen appears. Tap
[Synchronize automatically] or [No
thank you] to select.
Unlocking the screen
Initial settings (Setup
guide)
32
Before Using the Terminal
7
Tap .
The import contacts screen appears.
For information on import contacts, see
"Exporting/Importing phonebook
entries" (P.92).
8
Tap .
Preferred applications screen appears.
Tap either [docomo applications] or
[Xperia
applications] to select.
9
Tap
u
[Finish].
Initial settings (Setup guide) end and an
initial setting screen for docomo service
appears.
10
Tap .
Application batch installation screen
appears. Tap [Install] or [Not install] to
select.
11
Tap .
Osaifu-Keitai screen appears. Tap [Set]
or [Not set] to select. If you select [Set],
the initial setting screen for Osaifu-
Keitai appears. Follow the onscreen
instructions.
12
Tap .
A setting screen for docomo apps
password appears. Tap [Set] and enter a
password.
13
Tap .
A setting screen for location provision
appears. Tap any of [Location providing
ON]/[Location providing OFF]/
[Unknown blocking] to select.
14
Tap .
Screen for Send preinstalled apps usage
status appears. Tap [Send] or [Not send]
to select.
15
Tap
u
[OK].
A home screen appears.
Information
Make sure to check if the data connection is available
(LTE/3G/GPRS) before setup online services. For
checking the data connection status, see "Status
icon" (P.33).
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Before Using the Terminal
A status bar appears at the top of the screen.
In the status bar, the terminal status and
notification are displayed. Notification icons
appear on the left side, and the terminal
status icons appear on the right side of the
status bar.
Note
If you cancel the "status bar" of applications forcibly
(P.132), operations may not be performed correctly.
The main status icons displayed on the
screen are as follows.
The main notification icons displayed on the
screen are as follows.
Status bar
Status icon
Signal strength
During International roaming
No signal
HSDPA available
Communicating in HSDPA
3G (packet) available
Communication in 3G (packet)
LTE available
LTE in communication
Status bar
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in communication
Connecting to Wi-Fi using Auto IP function
Bluetooth function ON
Connecting to Bluetooth device
Airplane mode activated
Silent mode (vibration) ON
Silent mode (mute) ON
Speakerphone ON
Microphone set to mute
Alarm is set
Battery status
The battery is charging
docomo mini UIM card is locked or not inserted
Notification icon
New email message
New Gmail message
New message (SMS)
Problem with message (SMS) delivery
New instant message
New Area Mail
New Facebook message
Uploading data to Facebook
Uploading data to Facebook completed
Facebook setting request notification
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Receiving/Downloading data
Sending/Uploading data
Bluetooth connection request notification
Unmount microSD card to remove (reading/
writing unavailable)
Preparing microSD card/internal storage
Installation is completed (when installing
applications from Google Play, etc.)
Update notification (when update of the
installed market application is notified)
Software update notification or updating
software
Osaifu-Keitai lock is set
Making or receiving a call, during a call
Calling with Bluetooth device
Call on hold
Missed call
New voice mail
Upcoming calendar event
Stopwatch is running
Timer is set
Playing a track with Media Player
Playing a track with WALKMAN
FM radio in use
USB connected
MHL connected
Available to activate TV launcher
Data communication invalid
Wi-Fi open network available
Connecting to a VPN
Media server executed or connection request
notification by Connected devices
Red: Error messages
Yellow: Warning messages
Problem with sync
Setup guide unchecked
Personal area notification
More (undisplayed) notifications
Setting Wi-Fi tethering
Setting USB tethering
Setting Wi-Fi tethering and USB tethering
Wi-Fi Direct connected
Setting Location-based Wi-Fi
Positioning with GPS
AUTO-GPS is set
Green Heart energy saving icon (remove the AC
adapter from the power outlet)
Set application activated using LiveWare
manager when connecting
Setting Omakase Lock
Available memory on the terminal is low
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Notification icons are displayed in the
Notification panel. You can open
notifications, such as mails, reminders, or
event notifications directly from the
Notification panel.
1
Flick or drag the status bar
downwards.
Tap
x
to close the notification
panel.
Information
When the screen lock is set to "Slide", flick or drag the
status bar downwards to check the Notification
panel without unlocking the screen.
Flick or drag the status bar downwards to enable/
disable silent mode or data communications.
1
On the Notification panel, tap
[Clear].
Information
Keep the touch and flick left or right on the display
on the panel to delete from the list.
Some notifications cannot be cleared.
Notification panel
Opening/Closing the
Notification panel
Notication panel
/ / Enable/disable silent mode (Vibrate/
Mute).
/ Enable/disable Bluetooth function.
/ Enable/disable Wi-Fi function.
/ Enable/disable data communication.
Display Settings menu (P.112).
Clearing contents on the
Notification panel
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Notification LED provides information on the
terminal status, incoming/receiving, etc.
Information
If the battery level is not sufficient to activate when
turning the power ON, press
p
to flash red.
* In this manual, each key icon operation is described
with
x
,
y
,
r
.
Notification LED
LED status
Status Indication
Red
The battery is charging when the
remaining battery level is 14% or
less.
Flashing red
The remaining battery level is 14%
or less.
Green
The battery is charging when the
remaining battery level is 90% or
more.
Flashing green
Received Gmail mails while
backlight is off exist.
Flashing blue
While backlight is off, missed calls/
incoming messages (SMS) are
notified.
Orange
The battery is charging when the
remaining battery level is 15% -
89%.
Basic operations
Basic key icon operation
x
Back
Go back to the previous screen.
Or close a dialog box, Option
menu, or the Notifications
panel.
Close the software keyboard.
y
Home
Go to the Home screen.
r
Recent
apps
Recently used applications
appear on a list. Tap a
thumbnail to activate or flick
left or right to delete from the
list. (P.75)
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Precautions on using touch screen
Touch screen is designed for being touched
lightly with fingers. Do not push it forcibly
with a finger or press it with sharp objects
(nail, ballpoint pen, pin, etc.).
Touching the touch screen may not work in
the following cases. Note that it may cause
malfunction.
- Operation with gloved hands
- Operation with tip of fingernail
- Operation with foreign object on the screen
- Operation with protective sheet or seal on
the screen
Operations on the touch screen
Tap
Touch an item such as icon or menu with
your finger lightly and release it.
Double-tap means tapping twice quickly.
Touch
Touch and hold an icon or menu item long.
Flick
Stroke the screen with your finger lightly
and flick up/down/left/right.
Drag
Touch the screen, drag to the desired
position and release the finger.
Scroll
Flick or drag up/down/left/right to switch
the screen or scroll (move).
Pinch
Touch the screen with two fingers and
widen (pinch-out) or narrow (pinch-in) the
fingers' distance. On some screens, pinch-
out to zoom in and pinch-in to zoom out.
Using the touch screen
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You can set the screen orientation to change
automatically between landscape and
portrait view when you turn the terminal
horizontal/vertical.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings]
u
[Display].
2
Mark [Auto-rotate screen]
checkbox.
Information
Even when you change the orientation of the
terminal, the screen may not change to landscape
view depending on the screen such as Home screen,
etc.
From the Home screen, tap , then tap
[Settings]
u
[Accessibility] and mark [Auto-rotate
screen] to switch the screen automatically between
landscape and portrait view.
You can save the current displayed screen as
an image (screen shot).
You can check captured screen shots on the
album (P.188).
1
On the screen you want to capture,
press and hold
p
and lower of
m
for over a second at the
same time.
Screenshot is captured and appears
in the status bar.
Information
Drag the status bar downwards and tap a screen shot
displayed in the notification panel to display
"Complete action using" screen, then tap [Beam with
Twonky]/[Album] to share or send the shot image.
On the phonebook list screen, tap [Index] at
the bottom of the screen to display index
characters with which you can search by
Japanese syllabary and alphabetic order.
Tap the index character to move on the list.
Changing orientation of the
screen
Capturing the screenshot
Selecting items quickly from a
list
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You can switch on/off of the option settings
by marking or unmarking the checkboxes or
radio buttons.
To switch on/off of the option setting, tap the
checkbox or radio button.
Checkbox
Radio button
Enter a word in the search box to browse the
information in the terminal or on the
Internet.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Search].
When you use for the first time, the
Terms of Service window for Google
Search appears. Read the terms of use
and tap [OK].
The software keyboard appears.
2
Enter a search word.
Search suggestions appear as you enter
a character.
For character entry, see "Character
entry" (P.40).
To enter a new search word, tap .
3
Tap a search item or .
Information
Tap on the software keyboard to input a search
word by voice.
Marking or unmarking option
checkbox
Mark
Unmark
Mark
Unmark
Searching information in
the terminal and web
pages
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You can set search engines to use for Quick
search box or set search objectives in the
terminal.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Search].
2
Tap , then tap [Settings].
Google search setting screen appears.
You can set the following items.
To enter characters, use the software
keyboard which appears when you tap the
character input box in a mail, phonebook,
etc.
Information
When the software keyboard is displayed,
appears on the status bar.
To return to the previous screen from the character
entry screen, tap
x
.
Touch and hold a text in the character entry screen
to display the enlarged text to check with dragging
on the text.
In the terminal, you can select Input method
(keyboard type) from "Shabette-Key-
Nyuryoku", "Xperia
Chinese keyboard",
"Xperia
Japanese keyboard" or "Xperia
keyboard".
Search settings
Searchable
items
Change the search range by
marking/unmarking data categories
(Google, Apps, Browser, Email,
Google Play Movies, Messaging,
OfficeSuite, Phonebook, Play Store,
WALKMAN) in the terminal.
Google Search
Set whether to display search
options from Web history when a
search word is entered, or whether
to activate/delete Web history.
You need to create your Google
account.
Character entry
Selecting input method
Shabette-Key-
Nyuryoku
Select to enter characters by
voice.
Xperia
Chinese
keyboard
Select to enter Chinese.
Xperia
Japanese
keyboard
Select to enter Japanese.
Xperia
keyboard
Select a language for text entry.
Select to enter language other
than Japanese.
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1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings].
2
Tap [Language &
input]
u
[Default]
u
[Shabette-Key-
Nyuryoku]/[Xperia
Chinese
keyboard]/[Xperia
Japanese
keyboard]/[Xperia
keyboard].
Information
On a character entry screen, drag the status bar
downwards and tap [Select input method] to select
from Google voice typing/Shabette-Key-Nyuryoku/
Xperia
Chinese keyboard/Xperia
Japanese
keyboard/Xperia
keyboard.
For Japanese keyboard, there are 4 types of
software keyboards: phonepad, QWERTY,
Japanese syllabary and Kana handwriting
input.
Information
The key display of software keyboard varies
depending on the entry screen, character mode or
settings.
Phonepad keyboard
Japanese characters can be entered in
"Kana input" mode.
QWERTY keyboard
Japanese characters can be entered in
"Romaji input" mode.
Software keyboard
Portrait
Landscape
Landscape
Portrait
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Japanese syllabary keyboard
You can use the software keys arranged
according to the Japanese syllabary to enter
Japanese characters in "Kana input" mode.
Kana handwriting input
Japanese characters can be entered in
"Handwriting input" mode.
1
On a character entry screen, touch
and hold .
2
Tap / / / / / /
/ .
: The phonepad keyboard appears.
: The QWERTY keyboard appears.
: The Japanese syllabary keyboard
appears.
: The Kana handwriting input
appears.
Tap to display Japanese keyboard
settings screen and you can check/
change the settings.
Tap to display the plug-in
application list.
: Switch one-byte/two-byte
character.
: Hide the software keyboard.
Information
By default, the phonepad keyboard for portrait
screen is set and QWERTY keyboard for landscape
screen is set. Also, "Auto capitalization", "Word
suggestions" and "Spell check" are set to on.
Portrait
Landscape
Portrait
Landscape
Switching the keyboard
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You can use the software keys arranged
according to the Japanese syllabary to enter
Japanese characters in "Kana input" mode.
The main functions of the touch-keys
To change character modes and other
entering operations, tap the following icons
on the phonepad keyboard.
Entering characters on the
phonepad keyboard
Icon Function
/
Each time you tap, the character mode
switches "Hiragana/Kanji"
"Alphanumeric" in order and a status
icon,
/ / appears in the
status bar.
/
Touch and
hold
Display a pop-up window.
/ / / : Keyboard switch
: Display the setting screen for
Japanese keyboard
: Display the plug-in application list
(two-byte)/ (one-byte) : Switch
character mode
: Hide the software keyboard
/
Each time you tap, the character mode
switches "Hiragana/Kanji/alphabets"
"Number" in order and a status icon, /
, etc.
/ appears in the status
bar.
/
Touch and
hold
Display a one-byte/two-byte symbol list
to enter them. Switch tabs to display
smiley list to enter them. (a pictogram
tab and deco-mail tab are also displayed
when entering in sp-mode mail.)
Appears before fixing character in
Hiragana/Kanji input mode. It displays
alphanumeric or katakana conversion
candidates assigned to tapped key.
Appears after conversion is fixed to
return to text before conversion.
Move the cursor
*1
: To the left.
Touch and hold to move continuously.
Or change the range for conversion.
Move the cursor
*1
: To the right.
Touch and hold to move continuously.
Or change the range for conversion.
When there is an unfixed character string
with the cursor at the right end, tap to
enter the same character as the one at
the end.
*2
Fix entered or converted characters.
When characters are already fixed, enter
a line feed at the cursor position.
Delete the character before the cursor.
Touch and hold to delete continuously.
When any character is entered or after
entered character is fixed, a space can be
entered. Touch and hold to input spaces
continuously.
Enter characters by voice. A candidate
list appears. Tap the character string you
want to enter.
Icon Function
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*1 When any characters are entered, just tap the
desired position on the entered character string to
move the cursor.
*2 Before the conversion is fixed, "
確定
(Fix)" is
displayed. In some screens such as the mail account
registration screen, "
次へ
(Next)", "
完了
(Done)", "
実行
(Go)", etc. appear.
Settings of key entry
Flick input
Flick up/down/left/right to enter characters
in each column of kana syllabary.
Ex: Entering characters in "
" column
You can enter "
" only by tapping. Flick
left for "
", up for "
", right for "
" and
down for "
".
To switch upper/lower case or change to
voiced sound, flick or tap .
Flick input is available by default. You can
cancel by the following operation
beforehand.
a
From the Home screen, tap , then
tap [Settings].
b
Tap [Language & input] and on
"Xperia
Japanese keyboard".
Display the previous character (opposite
order).
In Hiragana/Kanji input mode, highlight
and select word in conversion
candidates. Tap continuously to change
a word highlighted in conversion
candidates and select a word to enter.
Touch and
hold
Activate online dictionary.
You need to mark "Online dictionary"
checkbox in the Japanese keyboard
setting screen.
/ Appears when entering numbers, tap to
switch one-byte/two-byte character.
Icon Function
Flick left
Flick up Tap
Flick right
Flick down
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c
[On-screen keyboard
settings]
u
Unmark [Flick input]
checkbox.
To change sensitivity of the flick input, on
the Xperia
Japanese keyboard setting
screen, tap [On-screen keyboard
settings]
u
[Sensitivity of flick input], then
select "High"/"Medium (default)"/"Low".
Toggle entry
Tap the same key continuously to enter the
assigned character.
To enter characters assigned to the same
key continuously, operate the followings.
Ex: To enter "
あお
"
a
Tap "
" once.
b
Tap , and tap "
" 5 times.
Ex: To enter "ca"
a
Tap "abc" 3 times.
b
Tap
*
.
c
Tap "abc" once.
* In some applications, tap in Step
b
.
Information
When a certain time is passed after the key tapped,
the tapped key's highlighter goes off and you can
enter a character assigned to the same key
consecutively without tapping .
To switch upper/lower case or change to
voiced/semi-voiced sound, tap .
Multitap text input is available by default.
You can cancel by the following
operation beforehand.
a
From the Home screen, tap , then
tap [Settings].
b
Tap [Language & input], then tap
on "Xperia
Japanese keyboard".
c
[On-screen keyboard
settings]
u
Unmark [Multitap text
input] checkbox.
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Use the QWERTY keyboard to enter Japanese
characters in "Romaji input" mode.
The main functions of the touch-keys
To change character modes and other input
operations, tap the following icons on the
QWERTY keyboard.
Entering characters on the
QWERTY keyboard
Icon Function
/
Each time you tap, the character mode
switches "Hiragana/Kanji"
"Alphanumeric" in order and a status
icon,
/ / / / /
appears in the status bar.
/
Touch and
hold
Display a pop-up window.
/ / / : Keyboard switch
: Display the setting screen for
Japanese keyboard
: Display the plug-in application list
(two-byte)/ (one-byte) : Switch
character mode
: Hide the software keyboard
/
Each time you tap, the character mode
switches "Hiragana/Kanji/alphabets"
"Number/symbol" in order and a status
icon, / , etc.
/ appears in
the status bar.
/
Touch and
hold
Display a one-byte/two-byte symbol list
to enter them. Switch tabs to display
smiley list to enter them. (a pictogram
tab and deco-mail tab are also displayed
when entering in sp-mode mail.)
Move the cursor
*1
: To the left. Touch and
hold to move continuously. Or change
the range for conversion.
Move the cursor
*1
: To the right. Touch
and hold to move continuously. Or
change the range for conversion.
When there is an unfixed character string
with the cursor at the right end, tap to
enter the same character as the one at
the end.
*2
Fix entered or converted characters.
When characters are already fixed, enter
a line feed at the cursor position.
Delete the character before the cursor.
Touch and hold to delete continuously.
When any character is entered or after
entered character is fixed, a space can be
entered. Touch and hold to input spaces
continuously.
Enter characters by voice. A candidate
list appears. Tap the character string you
want to enter.
Appears before fixing character in
Hiragana/Kanji input mode. It displays
alphabet or katakana conversion
candidates assigned to tapped key.
Icon Function
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*1 When any characters are entered, just tap the
desired position on the entered character string to
move the cursor.
*2 Before the conversion is fixed, "
確定
(Fix)" is
displayed. In some screens such as the mail account
registration screen, "
次へ
(Next)", "
完了
(Done)", "
実行
(Go)", etc. appear.
Selecting an assistant keyboard
When you enter in Hiragana/Kanji input
mode using the QWERTY keyboard, you can
change the assistant keyboard to make the
frequent using keys to be displayed widely
for easy tapping.
1
On a character entry screen, touch
and hold .
2
Tap .
3
Tap [On-screen keyboard
settings]
u
[Choose key type].
4
Tap any of [Static key resizing]/
[Key highlight while typing]/
[Dynamic key resizing with
highlight]/[Off].
Static key resizing
Widen frequent using key for easy tapping.
/ /
In alphanumerics input mode, tap to
switch capitalization/upper case/lower
case.
In Hiragana/Kanji input mode, highlight
and select word in conversion
candidates. Tap continuously to change
a word highlighted in conversion
candidates and select a word to enter.
Touch and
hold
Activate online dictionary.
You need to mark "Online dictionary"
checkbox in the Japanese keyboard
setting screen.
/ Appears in number input mode, tap to
switch alphanumerics to one-byte/two-
byte character.
Icon Function
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Key highlight while typing
Widen frequent using key and highlight the
key that is predicted for the next entry.
Dynamic key resizing with highlight
Widen the key that is predicted for the next
entry much further and highlight it.
Off
Display equally the width of each key.
Changing display keys
For Japanese input, you can set not to display
less-frequent-used keys (Q, X, C, etc.) on the
QWERTY keyboard.
1
On a character entry screen, touch
and hold .
2
Tap .
3
Tap [On-screen keyboard
settings]
u
[Hide keys].
When the Choose key type (P.47) is set
to "Off", [Hide keys] cannot be selected.
4
Unmark the checkbox of the key
you want to hide.
5
Tap [OK].
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Customizing keyboard
You can change symbols which are displayed
in QWERTY keyboard when entering number
to desired characters/symbols.
1
On a character entry screen, touch
and hold .
2
Tap .
3
Tap [On-screen keyboard
settings]
u
[Keyboard
customization].
4
Tap a symbol you want to change
and delete character previously
set, then enter a character to
display and tap [OK].
Only one character (two-byte or one-
byte character) can be entered.
5
Tap [OK].
Information
To return to the default status, in Step 3, tap , then
tap [Reset]
u
[OK].
You can use the software keys arranged
according to the Japanese syllabary to enter
Japanese characters in "Kana input" mode.
The main functions of the touch-keys
To change character modes and other input
operations, tap the following icons on the
Japanese syllabary keyboard.
Entering characters on the
Japanese syllabary keyboard
Icon Function
/
Each time you tap, the character mode
switches "Hiragana/Kanji"
"Alphanumeric" in order and a status
icon,
/ / / / /
appears in the status bar.
/
Touch and
hold
Display a pop-up window.
/ / / : Keyboard switch
: Display the setting screen for
Japanese keyboard
: Display the plug-in application list
(two-byte)/ (one-byte) : Switch
character mode
: Hide the software keyboard
Appears in Hiragana/Kanji input mode.
Switch upper/lower case or add voiced
sound/semi-voiced sound.
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*1 When any characters are entered, just tap the
desired position on the entered character string to
move the cursor.
*2 Before the conversion is fixed, "
確定
(Fix)" is
displayed. In some screens such as the mail account
registration screen, "
次へ
(Next)", "
完了
(Done)", "
実行
(Go)", etc. appear.
/
Each time you tap, the character mode
switches "Hiragana/Kanji/alphabets"
"Number" in order and a status icon, /
, etc.
/ appears in the status
bar.
/
Touch and
hold
Display a one-byte/two-byte symbol list
to enter them. Switch tabs to display
smiley list to enter them. (a pictogram
tab and deco-mail tab are also displayed
when entering in sp-mode mail.)
Move the cursor
*1
: To the left.
Touch and hold to move continuously.
Or change the range for conversion.
Move the cursor
*1
: To the right.
Touch and hold to move continuously.
Or change the range for conversion.
When there is an unfixed character string
with the cursor at the right end, tap to
enter the same character as the one at
the end.
*2
Fix entered or converted characters.
When characters are already fixed, enter
a line feed at the cursor position.
Delete the character before the cursor.
Touch and hold to delete continuously.
When any character is entered or after
entered character is fixed, a space can be
entered. Touch and hold to input spaces
continuously.
Enter characters by voice. A candidate
list appears. Tap the character string you
want to enter.
Icon Function
/
/
In alphanumerics input mode, tap to
switch capitalization/upper case/lower
case or switch allocated symbols.
Appears in landscape view. One-byte/
two-byte symbol list can be displayed to
enter them. Switch tabs to display smiley
list to enter them. (a pictogram tab and
deco-mail tab are also displayed when
entering in sp-mode mail.)
In Hiragana/Kanji input mode, highlight
and select word in conversion
candidates. Tap continuously to change
a word highlighted in conversion
candidates and select a word to enter.
Touch and
hold
Activate online dictionary.
You need to mark "Online dictionary"
checkbox in the Japanese keyboard
setting screen.
Icon Function
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Before Using the Terminal
You can use the Kana handwriting input
screen to enter Japanese by "Handwriting
input".
The main functions of the touch-keys
To change character modes and other input
operations, tap the following icons on the
Kana handwriting input.
Entering characters on the
Kana handwriting input
Icon Function
/
Each time you tap, the character mode
switches "Hiragana/Kanji"
"Alphanumeric" in order and a status
icon,
/ / appears in the
status bar.
/
Touch and
hold
Display a pop-up window.
/ / / : Keyboard switch
: Display the setting screen for
Japanese keyboard
: Display the plug-in application list
(two-byte)/ (one-byte) : Switch
character mode
: Hide the software keyboard
Appears in Hiragana/Kanji input mode.
Switch upper/lower case or add voiced
sound/semi-voiced sound.
Appears in alphanumerics input mode,
tap to switch upper case and lower case.
/
Each time you tap, the character mode
switches "Hiragana/Kanji/alphabets"
"Number" in order and a status icon, /
, etc.
/ appears in the status
bar.
/
Touch and
hold
Display a one-byte/two-byte symbol list
to enter them. Switch tabs to display
smiley list to enter them. (a pictogram
tab and deco-mail tab are also displayed
when entering in sp-mode mail.)
Appears before fixing character in
Hiragana/Kanji input mode. It displays
alphanumeric or katakana conversion
candidates assigned to tapped key.
Appears after conversion is fixed to
return to text before conversion.
Move the cursor
*1
: To the left.
Touch and hold to move continuously.
Or change the range for conversion.
Move the cursor
*1
: To the right.
Touch and hold to move continuously.
Or change the range for conversion.
When there is an unfixed character string
with the cursor at the right end, tap to
enter the same character as the one at
the end.
*2
Fix entered or converted characters.
When characters are already fixed, enter
a line feed at the cursor position.
Delete the character before the cursor.
Touch and hold to delete continuously.
Icon Function
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*1 When any characters are entered, just tap the
desired position on the entered character string to
move the cursor.
*2 Before the conversion is fixed, "
確定
(Fix)" is
displayed. In some screens such as the mail account
registration screen, "
次へ
(Next)", "
完了
(Done)", "
実行
(Go)", etc. appear.
Information
When you enter character by Kana handwriting for
the first time, read a guidance and tap [OK].
In Kana handwriting input, hiragana, alphabet,
number, some symbols can be entered.
You can enter a character continuously without
deleting entered character.
For voiced sound and semi voiced sound mark, enter
in the right upper part of the Kana handwriting input
screen.
For punctuation mark and lower case, enter in the
lower part from the center of the Kana handwriting
input.
For entering alphabet, enter it with reference to
lower horizontal line of the Kana handwriting input
screen.
In the character entry screen such as mail,
phonebook, etc., double-tap text you want to
edit so that text edit menu appears at the top
of the screen. Drag or to change the
character string to select.
When any character is entered or after
entered character is fixed, a space can be
entered. Touch and hold to input spaces
continuously.
Enter characters by voice. A candidate
list appears. Tap the character string you
want to enter.
In Hiragana/Kanji input mode, highlight
and select word in conversion
candidates. Tap continuously to change
a word highlighted in conversion
candidates and select a word to enter.
Touch and
hold
Activate online dictionary.
You need to mark "Online dictionary"
checkbox in the Japanese keyboard
setting screen.
Appears when entering number. One-
byte/two-byte symbol list can be
displayed to enter them. Switch tabs to
display smiley list to enter them. (a
pictogram tab and deco-mail tab are
also displayed when entering in sp-
mode mail.)
Icon Function
Editing text
(Select all)
Select all entered text.
(Cut)
Cut a selected character string.
(Copy)
Copy a selected character string.
(Paste)
Paste a copied/cut character
string.
Close the edit menu.
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Information
To paste a copied or cut character string, touch and
hold a position where you want to insert, then tap
[PASTE]. Alternatively, when texts are entered, tap a
position where you want to insert, then tap and
[PASTE].
Edit menu icons vary by applications.
For each input method, you can make
settings related to character entry.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings]
u
[Language &
input].
2
Tap on "Google voice typing"/
"Shabette-Key-Nyuryoku"/
"Xperia
Chinese keyboard"/
"Xperia
Japanese keyboard"/
"Xperia
keyboard".
Settings screen for respective input
method appears. Tap an item displayed
on the screen to set.
Information
The items vary depending on the input method.
Common settings of software
keyboard
Make keyboard settings such as Key sound,
Vibrate, etc.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings]
u
[Language &
input].
2
Tap on "Xperia
Japanese
keyboard".
The setting screen for Japanese
keyboard appears.
3
Tap [On-screen keyboard settings].
Set items for "COMMON ON-SCREEN
KEYBOARD SETTINGS".
Setting character entry
Setting Japanese keyboard
Sound on
keypress
Set whether to sound at the time of
key tapping.
Vibration on
keypress
Set whether to vibrate at the time of
key tapping.
Pop-up on
keypress
Set to popup the key you have tapped
at the time of key tapping.
No. of lines
(portrait)
Set number of lines for conversion
candidates displayed in portrait mode.
No. of lines
(landscape)
Set number of lines for conversion
candidates displayed in landscape
mode.
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Information
By default, conversion candidates are displayed in 2
lines in portrait/landscape screen.
Auto capitalization
Set to capitalize automatically the top letter
you enter in one-byte alphabet entry mode.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings]
u
[Language &
input].
2
Tap on "Xperia
Japanese
keyboard".
3
Mark [Auto capitalization].
Information
The top letter may not always be capitalized
automatically in one-byte alphabet entry mode
when [Auto capitalization] is marked.
Keeping keyboard type
Set to stabilize the last status of keyboard
(phonepad/QWERTY/Japanese syllabary
keyboard/Kana handwriting input) in the
each portrait/landscape screen in kana/
alphabet/number input mode.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings]
u
[Language &
input].
2
Tap on "Xperia
Japanese
keyboard".
3
[On-screen keyboard settings]
u
Mark [Keep keyboard type].
Information
You can set to stabilize the last status of keyboard in
the each portrait/landscape screen without marking
[Keep keyboard type].
You can change keyboard skin.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings]
u
[Language &
input].
2
Tap on "Xperia
Japanese
keyboard".
3
Tap [Keyboard skin].
4
Select from displayed keyboards
and tap [Set skin].
Information
To download and add keyboard skins from a website,
tap [Search for skin] in Step 4. Some keyboard skins
downloaded from website may not support the
terminal.
To delete the downloaded keyboard skin, from the
Home screen, tap , and tap [Settings]
u
[Apps],
and tap the keyboard skin you want to delete in the
"Downloaded" tab, and then tap
[Uninstall]
u
[OK]
u
[OK]. Also, tap [Uninstall] in Step 4
so that you can delete the keyboard skin that is not
compatible with the terminal.
Keyboard skin settings
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The Word suggestion function shows
predicted conversion candidates when you
enter Japanese/English characters. Mark the
checkbox of Word suggestion checkbox to
set options "Spell check" and "Auto space".
These options help you entering characters
with ease.
Setting Word suggestion
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings]
u
[Language &
input].
2
Tap on "Xperia
Japanese
keyboard".
3
Mark [Word suggestions]
checkbox.
Information
Flick or drag downward in the word suggestion field
to enlarge suggestion field in which you can see
more word suggestions and to hide the keyboard.
Tap [
前候補
(previous suggestion)]/[
次候補
(next
suggestion)]/[
確定
(fix)] shown at the bottom of the
word suggestions screen to select/fix characters to
be entered. To show the software keyboard, tap [
戻る
(Back)] or
x
.
Setting Spell check
Spell check corrects mistyped characters and
shows conversion candidates before
conversion in one-byte alphabet input mode
when entering characters with QWERTY
keyboard.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings]
u
[Language &
input].
2
Tap on "Xperia
Japanese
keyboard".
3
Mark [Spell check] checkbox.
Setting Auto space
When selecting English word suggestion,
Auto space enters next to the entered
character. However, space is not entered
automatically in the mail address or URL input
fields.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings]
u
[Language &
input].
2
Tap on "Xperia
Japanese
keyboard".
3
Mark [Auto space] checkbox.
Word suggestion settings
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To display the word as the preferred
candidate when entering characters, set the
user dictionary beforehand.
Registering words in user dictionaries
There are 2 types of user dictionaries: "My
words Japanese" and "My words English".
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings]
u
[Language &
input].
2
Tap on "Xperia
Japanese
keyboard".
3
Tap [My words Japanese]/[My
words English].
4
Tap and [Add].
5
Tap the character input box for
"Reading" and fill it out.
6
Enter a word in the input box for
"Word" and tap [
完了
(Done)].
7
Tap [Save].
Information
Up to 50 characters (regardless of one-byte or two-
byte characters) can be stored for a "Reading" and
"Word", and up to 500 items can be stored in the user
dictionary.
When entering characters, tapping [
直変
(Direct
conversion)] in the word suggestion field may give
priority to some registered words.
Editing user dictionary
1
On the user dictionary screen,
select a word you want to edit.
2
Tap and [Edit].
3
Edit the content and tap [Save].
Deleting words from user dictionary
1
On the user dictionary screen,
select a word you want to delete.
2
Tap and tap [Delete]
u
[OK].
To delete all words in the list, tap
[Delete all]
u
[OK].
Setting Words by learning
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings]
u
[Language &
input].
2
Tap on "Xperia
Japanese
keyboard".
3
Tap [Learn words].
4
Mark [Save word while typing].
To reset already learned words, tap
[Delete saved words]
u
[OK].
User dictionary settings
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Information
To delete history for learned words individually,
touch and hold a word you want to delete and tap
[Delete].
Setting online dictionary
In Hiragana/Kanji input mode, touch and
hold to activate online dictionary.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings]
u
[Language &
input].
2
Tap on "Xperia
Japanese
keyboard".
3
Tap [Online dictionary].
4
Tap [Online dictionary], then read
the note and tap [Agree].
[Online dictionary] is marked.
Backing up and restoring dictionary
User dictionary and Words by learning can be
backed up onto an internal storage and
restored when needed.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings]
u
[Language &
input].
2
Tap on "Xperia
Japanese
keyboard".
3
Tap [Backup & restore].
4
Tap [Backup]/[Restore].
5
Mark a dictionary you want to
back up or restore from among
[My words Japanese], [My words
English], or [Learn words].
6
Tap [Go].
When backing up, a screen asking
whether to overwrite the user
dictionary on the internal storage
appears. When restoring, a screen
asking whether to overwrite the user
dictionary in the terminal appears.
7
Tap [OK]
u
[OK].
The data is backed up or restored.
Information
If restoring data is failed, user dictionary in the
terminal restores to the default.
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User dictionary and Words by learning are not
backed up onto microSD card.
When entering characters, touch and hold
and tap to display the plug-in
application list.
Using Contact Picker 2.3
If contacts are registered to the Contacts, you
can use "Contact Picker 2.3" to enter contact
information when entering characters.
"Contact Picker 2.3" is a preinstalled plug-in
application.
1
On a character entry screen, touch
and hold .
2
Tap .
3
Tap [Contact Picker 2.3].
4
On the contacts list screen, tap the
contact to pick up.
5
Mark items you want to enter and
tap [OK].
If you want to select/deselect all items,
tap [Mark all]/[Unmark all].
Adding a plug-in application
You can install and add plug-in applications
to use when entering characters.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings]
u
[Language &
input].
2
Tap on "Xperia
Japanese
keyboard".
3
Tap [Manage extensions].
4
On the Info screen, tap [OK].
Plug-in setting screen appears.
5
Tap [Download new extensions].
6
Tap an application and follow the
onscreen instructions.
Information
Marked plug-in applications in the plug-in setting
screen can be activated in the character entry screen.
Checkboxes for preinstalled plug-in applications,
"Contact Picker 2.3" is marked by default.
Using a plug-in application
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You can view the detailed explanations on
the high performance Japanese keyboard
from the basic to application. The latest
information can be obtained from the
websites for plug-in applications or keyboard
skins.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings]
u
[Language &
input].
2
Tap on "Xperia
Japanese
keyboard".
3
Tap [POBox Touch User Guide].
Connect USB keyboard or Bluetooth
keyboard that supports HID (Human
Interface Device) profile with the terminal to
enter characters.
Information
Some Bluetooth keyboards compatible with HID
profiles cannot be used or may not operate.
Use USB keyboard or Bluetooth keyboard with key
order that is compatible with 106 keyboard/109
keyboard.
Tap the character input box to display or on
the status bar of the terminal, then enter characters
with USB keyboard or Bluetooth keyboard.
Press "
半角
/
全角
(one-byte/two-byte)" key on USB
keyboard or Bluetooth keyboard to switch Kana
input/Alphabet input on the terminal.
While displaying word suggestions, press "Tab" key/
"
" key on the USB keyboard or the Bluetooth
keyboard to select a word in word suggestions.
While not selecting a word in word suggestions,
press "Space" key on the USB keyboard or the
Bluetooth keyboard to switch to direct conversion.
You can edit texts with connected USB keyboard or
the Bluetooth keyboard. For instructions on editing
texts on the terminal, see "Editing text" (P.52).
- Press "Ctrl" key and "A" key to select all entered text.
- Press "Ctrl" key and "X" key to cut a selected
character string.
- Press "Ctrl" key and "C" key to copy a selected
character string.
- Press "Ctrl" key and "V" key to paste a copied or cut
character string.
POBox Touch User Guide
USB keyboard/Bluetooth
keyboard
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docomo Palette UI
docomo Palette UI
Home screen is a start screen for using
applications. You can personalize the Home
screen by adding or moving, for example,
application shortcuts and widgets, or
changing the wallpaper.
Tapping
y
displays Home screen which
consists of up to 12 screens you can use
flicking left and right.
a
Current home screen position
b
Widget : Google Search
c
Widget : i-Channel
d
Widget : Machi-chara
e
Shortcuts (applications)
f
Applications button
g
Wallpapers
Information
You can switch the home application between
"docomo" and "Xperia
" in the terminal.
"docomo" is set to the home application by default.
To switch the home application, from the Home
screen, tap and [Setup guide] and on the
Preferred applications screen, [Change now]
u
[Home
screen], or from the Home screen, tap ,
[Settings]
u
[Xperia
]
u
[Preferred apps
settings]
u
[Home screen]. To switch applications
(Home, phonebook (contacts), video or music player)
to be used in the terminal all at once, from the Home
screen, tap [Preferred apps settings]
u
[OK], or from
the Home screen, tap ,
[Settings]
u
[Xperia
]
u
[Preferred apps
settings]
u
[Set all to].
When the home application is switched, widgets or
shortcuts on the screen may not be displayed
correctly depending on home screen layout etc.
Switching the Home screen
1
Flick the Home screen to left or
right.
The Home screen switches.
Information
You can check the current position of the Home
screen with at the top of the screen.
Alternatively, display a list of home screens and then
tap a home screen to switch. For details on the home
screen list, see "Displaying a list of home screens"
(P.61).
Home screen
Learning Home screen
a
b
e
fe
g
c
d
"ひつじしつじくん®
(Butler Sheep)"
©NTT DOCOMO
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docomo Palette UI
Displaying a list of home screens
1
From the Home screen, pinch-in.
A home screen list appears.
Information
Touch and hold an area of the Home screen where
no icons are displayed and tap [Home screens] to
display list of home screens.
To return to the home screen, pinch-out, or tap
y
or
x
.
1
Touch and hold an area of the
Home screen where no icons are
displayed.
"select an action" menu appears to
change the Home screen.
Select an action
Adding a shortcut to the Home screen
1
On "select an action" menu screen
(P.61), tap [Shortcut].
2
Select a shortcut you want to add.
The shortcut appears on the Home
screen.
Information
Alternatively, you can add from the Home screen,
and touch and hold an icon you want to add, tap
[Add].
Adding to the Home screen
Shortcut
Add shortcuts of applications or
setting screens. (P.61)
Widget
Add widgets. (P.62)
Folder
Create new folder etc. (P.63)
Kisekae
Change the background of the
home screen or application screen,
or download from website to add.
(P.63)
Wallpaper
Change the wallpaper or download
from website to add. (P.63)
Group
Add group shortcut of application
screen. (P.64)
Home screens
Show home screens. (P.61)
Wallpaper loop
settings
Set whether to loop wallpaper on
the Home screen.
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Adding a widget to the Home screen
1
On "select an action" menu screen
(P.61), tap [Widget].
A list of widgets appears.
2
Select an item.
Information
If you install an application with widget from Google
Play, the installed widget is added to the widget list.
Bookmarks
View bookmarks.
Calendar
Display the calendar.
Contact
View contacts using Contacts
application of Xperia
.
Contents
Headline
Display latest information of
contents such as music, videos, e-
books, etc.
docomo location
information
Activate docomo location
information application.
docomo Wi-Fi
んたん接続
(docomo Wi-Fi
easy connection)
View docomo Wi-Fi.
Facebook
View Friends' comments.
Friends' music
View list of songs shared in
Facebook.
Gmail
View Inbox of Gmail etc.
Google Search
Display the Quick search box.
Google+ photos
View pictures in Google+.
Google+ posts
View posted contents in Google+.
IC Tag/Barcode
Reader
Enable or disable IC Tag read
mode.
チャネルウィ
ジェット
(i-
Channel widget)
Display latest information such as
news or weather.
Latitude
View locations of members.
Machi-chara
Display reception of mails or calls
information with Machi-chara.
Music Unlimited
View Music Unlimited.
Personal area
Display personal area.
Phonebook
View phonebook using
phonebook application provided
by DOCOMO.
Phonebook
Select members
Display history of calls or message
(SMS) of 3 contacts selected from
the Phonebook fixed/at random.
Play Store
Show applications recommended
by Google Play.
Schedule &
Memo
Display memos or photo memos
on the calendar.
TrackID
View TrackID.
Traffic
Enter a widget name and
destination to activate the widget
showing travel time to the
destination. Tap to check supplied
traffic information.
YouTube
Display the list of frequently
played movies and recommended.
プリインアプリ利
用状況
(Usage of
preinstalled
applications)
View use of preinstalled
applications.
診断ツール
(Diagnosis tool)
Activate diagnosis tool.
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Adding a folder to the Home screen
1
On "select an action" menu screen
(P.61), tap [Folder].
2
Select a folder you want to add.
The folder appears on the Home
screen.
You can rename or add items to a folder
by selecting [New folder] on the folder
selection screen.
Renaming
Touch and hold a folder you want to
rename
u
[Edit name]
u
Enter a folder
name and tap [OK].
Adding an item
From the Home screen, touch and hold a
shortcut you want to add to the
folder
u
Drag it onto a folder and lift up
your finger.
A shortcut is moved into a folder.
Information
Alternatively, open a folder by tapping and then
touch and hold the title bar to display the [Folder
name] entry box to change.
Changing Kisekae
1
On "select an action" menu screen
(P.61), tap [Kisekae].
2
Flick left or right and tap a Kisekae
you want to change to.
Information
Alternatively, select Kisekae you want to change to
and tap [Set] to change Kisekae.
Alternatively, from the Home screen, tap and
then tap [Kisekae] to change.
You can add Kisekae contents by tapping [Search] to
download from website. To delete added Kisekae
contents, select the image and tap
[Delete]
u
[Delete].
Changing wallpaper
1
On "select an action" menu screen
(P.61), tap [Wallpaper].
2
Tap [Album]/[Live Wallpapers]/
[Wallpaper gallery]/[Xperia
wallpapers].
When you tap [Xperia
wallpapers],
select an image to set to the wallpaper,
tap [Set wallpaper].
When you tap [Album], select an image
to set to the wallpaper, drag and set
trimming frame for range in the image
you want to use as wallpaper, and then
tap [Crop] to set wallpaper.
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docomo Palette UI
When you tap [Live Wallpapers], select
a content, tap [Set wallpaper]. You can
also download and add Live wallpaper
content from a web page. For some
contents, you can change type or
contents displayed on the wallpaper by
tapping [Settings].
When you tap [Wallpaper gallery],
select an image you want to use as
wallpaper, then tap [Set wallpaper].
Adding a group to the Home screen
1
On "select an action" menu screen
(P.61), tap [Group].
2
Select a group of applications you
want to add.
Information
Alternatively, on the Application screen (P.66), touch
and hold the group name and then tap [Add].
You can add, delete, sort home screens while
the home screen list is displayed.
For details on the home screen list, see
"Displaying a list of home screens" (P.61).
Adding a home screen
1
From the Home screen, pinch-in.
2
Tap .
Information
There are 5 home screens by default. You can add 7
home screens moreover.
Deleting a home screen
1
From the Home screen, pinch-in.
2
Tap of thumbnail you want to
delete on the Home screen.
Information
Alternatively, on the home screen list, touch and hold
a thumbnail of home screen you want to delete and
tap [Delete].
Changing the Home screen
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docomo Palette UI
Sorting home screens
1
From the Home screen, pinch-in.
2
Touch and hold a home screen you
want to sort.
3
Drag it to the place you want to
move and lift up your finger.
Moving an icon on the Home screen
1
From the Home screen, touch an
icon you want to move.
2
Drag it anywhere.
To move to another Home screen, keep
touching the icon and drag to left or
right.
3
Release your finger from the icon.
Deleting an icon from the Home
screen
1
From the Home screen, touch an
icon you want to delete.
2
Tap [Delete].
Information
Alternatively, touch and hold an icon you want to
delete from the Home screen and drag to
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Uninstalling a shortcut or widget on
the Home screen
Before uninstalling shortcut or widget on the
Home screen, back up contents related to the
application or widget that you want to save
including data saved in the application or
widget.
Some applications or widgets may not be
uninstalled.
1
From the Home screen, touch and
hold a shortcut or widget you want
to uninstall.
2
Tap [Uninstall].
Uninstall screen appears.
3
Tap [OK]
u
[OK].
Information
You can also uninstall them from the Settings menu.
For details, see "Deleting installed application" (P.132).
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You can access the applications installed in
the terminal using the Application screen.
1
From the Home screen, tap
(Applications button).
The Application screen appears.
a
Application tab
View Application screen.
b
Recommends tab
Install applications recommended by DOCOMO.
c
Optional menu icon
View optional menu such as Settings.
d
Group name
To display/hide applications in the group, tap the
group name.
e
Application icon
is displayed for newly arrived application.
Some application icons are displayed with a
number of missed calls or unread mails.
f
Applications in the group
To display/hide all applications in the group,
pinch on the Application screen.
g
Number of applications in the group
Information
To close the Application screen, tap
x
or
y
.
If you download applications from website, icons
with are added to the Application screen.
If you selected Japanese as a language in Initial
settings (P.31), some group names are displayed in
Japanese even after the language setting is changed.
These group names can be changed to English (P.74).
Application screen
Learning Application screen
dg
f
e
abc
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docomo Palette UI
The applications displayed on the Application screen by default are as follows.
For usage of some applications, separate subscription (Charged) is required.
DOCOMO Services
Basic Functions
Applications
Icon Applications Description Page
dmenu A shortcut application for "dmenu" to find contents that you used
in i-mode and joyful and convenient contents for smartphones
readily.
P. 1 6 0
dmarket Activate dmarket. You can buy contents such as music, videos,
books at the dmarket. Applications on Google Play are also
featured.
P. 1 6 0
i
チャネル
(i-Channel) An application for using i-Channel.
コンシェル
(i-
concier)
An application for using i-concier. i-concier is a service in which a
mobile phone supports your life like a "butler" or "concierge".
Machi-chara An application for displaying character on the terminal screen. The
character moves on the widget and informs you i-concier
information, mail reception, incoming calls, etc.
ドコモバックアップ
(docomo backup)
An application for using "
ケータイデータお預かりサービス
(Data
Security Service)" or "
電話帳バックアップ
(Phonebook backup)".
Back up or restore phonebook data etc.
Icon Applications Description Page
Phone Activate DOCOMO phone application to make/receive calls, and
switch between calls.
P. 7 7
Dial Activate Xperia
phone application to make/receive calls, and
switch between calls.
Phonebook Activate DOCOMO phonebook application to manage phonebooks
of your friends or colleagues.
P. 8 5
Contacts Activate Xperia
phonebook application to manage contacts of
your friends or colleagues.
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Entertainment
SD card backup An application to move or back up data such as phonebook entries,
sp-mode mails, bookmarks, etc. using external memory such as
microSD card.
P. 2 1 3
sp
モードメール
(sp-
mode mail)
Send/receive mails using docomo mail address (@docomo.ne.jp).
You can use pictogram and Deco-mail. Mails can be received
automatically.
P. 95
Area Mail Receive early warning "Area Mail" and view received Area Mail. P.106
Disaster kit An application which helps you to record and check messages on
the docomo Disaster Message Board.
Instruction Manual Display the terminal instruction manual. You can start a function
you want to use from the explanation.
* See "About manuals of SO-01E" in "Introduction".
Setup guide Display Setup guide. P.31
Icon Applications Description Page
Media Player Play music and videos. P.195
WALKMAN Playback music data stored on the internal storage or microSD card.
Video Unlimited Connect to "Video Unlimited" which allows you to download
favorite videos and watch them anywhere.
Music Unlimited Connect to "Music Unlimited" which allows you to listen to music
around the world anytime and anywhere.
電子書籍
Reader by
Sony (eBook Reader by
Sony)
You can buy topical books or popular comics from SONY's eBook
store "Reader Store" whenever you like.
TrackID
Check information of song currently being played.
FM radio Use FM radio. P.166
Movies Acquire video information etc.
Connected devices Set and manage media server via Connected devices, and connect
DLNA device to the terminal via Wi-Fi network to share files.
P. 1 5 8
Facebook Activate Facebook client application. P.136
Icon Applications Description Page
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Tools
Osaifu/Shopping
Settings
Timescape
View Social Networking Service (SNS) history. P.199
Album View photos and videos you took, and images posted on Picasa or
Facebook.
P. 1 8 8
PSM
を始めよう
(Let's
start PSM)
Show dedicated website for the "PS Store".
Download games to play on the terminal.
Icon Applications Description Page
Camera Take photos and record video clips. P.167
Memo Create/Manage memos. It supports i-concier service.
Schedule Create/Manage schedule. It supports i-concier service.
IC Tag/Barcode Reader Read IC Tag and barcode.
Calculator Perform basic calculations such as addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division.
Alarm & clock Set alarm and view clock. P.210
OfficeSuite View and read Office documents. P.215
Icon Applications Description Page
Osaifu-Keitai Use Osaifu-Keitai. P.162
iD
設定アプリ
(iD
setting application)
Make settings for use of electronic money, iD. P.164
ToruCa Acquire, display, search, or refresh ToruCa. P.165
Icon Applications Description Page
Settings Make the terminal settings. P.112
Icon Applications Description Page
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Google
遠隔サポート
(Remote
support)
An application for using "
スマートフォンあんしん遠隔サポート
(Smartphone Anshin Remote Support)". With "
スマートフォンあんし
ん遠隔サポート
(Smartphone Anshin Remote Support)", call center
staff can provide operational support while checking your terminal
screen remotely.
LiveWare
manager Set to automatically activate preset application when you connect
Stereo Headset with Microphone (Sample), commercially available
earphone set or connect AC adapter to charge.
Xperia Start Up Access Google Play to download applications to make using Xperia
even more useful and joyful.
Update Center Update the latest software or application. P.234
Flash Player Settings Change settings for controlling how applications run in Flash Player.
Icon Applications Description Page
Email Send and receive emails (multiple accounts are also available). P.98
Gmail Send and receive mails from/to a Google account. P.105
Messaging Send and receive messages (SMS). P.95
Talk Chat with friends using Google Talk instant messaging. P.106
Browser Browse Web and WAP sites (except for WML) and download files. P.108
Search Search information in the terminal and web pages from keywords. P.39
Download View a list of files downloaded from websites.
Play Store Access to the Google Play, download and buy new applications. P.161
YouTube Playback videos around the world or upload recorded videos. P.191
Play Movies An application for accessing movie rental service of Google Play.
Select a movie you want to watch and rent it.
Calendar Display a calendar and manage schedule. P.208
Maps Use Google map services, such as viewing current location, finding
another location and calculating routes.
P. 2 0 4
Navigation Display Google map navigation to receive detailed guides for your
destination.
P. 2 0 6
Icon Applications Description Page
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Recommends
Places Use various information registered on Google map, such as shops
around the current location.
P. 2 0 5
Latitude Check and share the location information of specified friends. P.207
Google+ Activate Social Network Service (SNS) client application "Google+"
provided by Google.
Messenger Chat with friends using Google+ instant messaging.
Icon Applications Description Page
Anshin Scan Protect your terminal from virus damage. Detect virus hidden in
installed applications or microSD card.
Book Store MyShelf An application for viewing e-books you purchased on the dmarket
BOOK store.
HighlightCam Application for analyzing shot videos or photos to edit video
automatically. You can use templates or BGM matching with
various scenes. Created video can be posted to SNS etc. easily.
Beam Connect the terminal with home electric appliances. Videos/photo/
music on the terminal or Internet can be played on TV or audio
equipment wirelessly.
地図アプリ
(Map
Application)
Functions such as
地図
(Map),
お店や施設検索
(Shop and facility
search),
ナビ
(Navigation),
乗換
(Transfer function),
訪れた街
(Visited
places) support your outing.
Name card creator Create original name card to display in the My profile field of
docomo "Phonebook" application.
Evernote Store information such as website contents, shot photos, memos,
etc. and search to view as required. Information can be stored and
viewed using the terminal, a PC, and other devices.
ドコモ海外利用
(International
roaming)
An application which supports using packet communication
overseas. You can set Data roaming setting or a network operator
applicable for international Pake-hodai easily.
eco
モード
(eco mode) An application to set "eco mode" for reducing battery consumption
by adjusting each setting such as display brightness.
Icon Applications Description Page
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Information
From the Home screen, tap and tap "Recommends" tab to display applications recommended by DOCOMO.
For details, see "Installing "Recommends" applications" (P.76).
Some application names may not be displayed fully.
Some applications require downloading and installation. If you cannot download application by tapping, from
the Home screen, tap and tap [Settings]
u
[Security]
u
[Unknown sources]
u
[OK], mark the checkbox and
then tap the application.
Activating two or more applications may increase battery consumption and the operation time may become
short. For this reason, it is recommended to end applications when not used. To end the application, on the
application screen you are using, tap
x
to display the Home screen (P.60).
If you selected Japanese as a language in Initial settings (P.31), some group names are displayed in Japanese
even after the language setting is changed. These group names can be changed to English (P.74).
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From the Application screen, you can add
icons, sort icons, uninstall applications. Also
you can change group setting.
Adding an application icon to the
Home screen
1
From the Application screen, touch
and hold an icon you want to add
to the Home screen.
2
Tap [Add].
The application icon is added onto the
Home screen.
Information
Touch and hold an area of the Home screen where
no icons are displayed and tap [Shortcut]
u
[Application] and select an application to add an
icon.
Sorting application icons
1
From the Application screen, touch
and hold an application icon you
want to sort.
2
Drag it to the place you want to
move and lift up your finger.
The application icon moves.
Information
To move an application icon to another application
group, touch and hold the icon on the Application
screen, tap [Move], then select a group you want to
move to. Alternatively, to move an icon, you can
touch and hold an icon on the Application screen,
then drag it to the group you want to move to.
Uninstalling an application
Some application icons can be deleted from
the Application screen.
Before uninstalling application, back up
contents related to the application that you
want to save including data saved in the
application.
Some applications or widgets may not be
uninstalled.
1
From the Application screen, touch
and hold an icon of application
you want to uninstall.
2
Tap [Uninstall].
Uninstall screen appears.
3
Tap [OK]
u
[OK].
Information
You can also uninstall them from the Settings menu.
For details, see "Deleting installed application" (P.132).
Changing the Application
screen
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docomo Palette UI
Adding a shortcut of group to the
Home screen
1
From the Application screen, touch
and hold a group you want to add
to the Home screen.
2
Tap [Add].
Shortcuts to the group is added to the
Home screen.
Information
Touch and hold an area of the Home screen where
no icons are displayed and tap [Group] and select a
group to add a shortcut.
Changing a label color of the group
name
1
From the Application screen, touch
and hold a group you want to
change the color.
2
Tap [Edit label] and select label
color to change.
The color for group name is changed.
Deleting a group
1
From the Application screen, touch
and hold a name of a group you
want to delete.
2
Tap [Delete]
u
[OK].
Application icons belonged to the
deleted group move to the "Download
Application" group.
Information
"Recently", "DOCOMO Services", and "Download
Application" groups cannot be deleted.
Changing a group name
1
From the Application screen, touch
and hold a group name you want
to rename.
2
Tap [Edit name].
3
Enter a group name in the [Group
name] entry box and tap [OK].
The group is renamed.
Information
"Recently", "DOCOMO Services", and "Download
Application" groups cannot be renamed.
Adding a group
1
From the Application screen, tap
and tap [Add group].
2
Enter a group name in the [Group
name] entry box and tap [OK].
A new group is added.
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Sorting groups
1
From the Application screen, touch
and hold an group name you want
to sort.
2
Drag it to the place you want to
move and lift up your finger.
The group is moved.
You can view and access recently used
applications from this window.
1
Tap
r
.
Recently used applications appear on a
list. Tap an application to activate. Flick
left or right to delete from the list.
Information
On the recently used applications list screen, touch
and hold an application to select [Remove from list]/
[App info].
Search application installed into the terminal
to activate.
1
From the Application screen, tap
and then tap [Search].
When you use for the first time, the
Terms of Service window for Google
Search appears. Read the terms of use
and tap [OK].
The software keyboard appears.
2
Enter application name you want
to search in the search box.
Search suggestions appear as you enter
a character.
3
Tap a search item.
The application activates.
Information
Alternatively, from the Home screen, tap , then
tap [Search] to search application. For details, refer to
"Searching information in the terminal and web
pages" (P.39).
Opening the recently used
applications window
Searching applications
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Icons on the Application screen can be
displayed in a list or tiles.
1
From the Application screen, tap
and then tap [List format]/[Tile
format].
The "Recommends" tab in the Application
screen shows applications recommended by
DOCOMO. (P.66)
1
From the Application screen, tap
[Recommends] tab.
2
Tap an application.
Download screen opens. Follow the
onscreen instructions.
Information
Downloaded applications are displayed in
"Download Application" group on "Application" tab
in the Application screen.
Tap [
もっとアプリを見る
(More apps)] on the
"Recommends" tab to display dmenu.
1
From the Application screen, tap
and then tap [Application info].
The home application information
appears.
Switching application screens
Installing "Recommends"
applications
Checking Home application
information
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Phone
Phone
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Dial] tab.
2
Enter the number of the recipient
and tap .
If a wrong number is entered, tap
to delete the number.
Information
To activate Xperia
phone application, from the
Home screen, tap , then tap [Dial].
Entering pause (,)
This function allows you to operate voice
mail at home, to reserve tickets, or to check
the balance of a bank account, etc.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Dial] tab.
2
Enter the phone number, then tap
and tap [Add 2–sec pause].
When the terminal is within range of the
service area, you can make an emergency call
of 110 (Police), 119 (Fire and ambulance), or
118 (Japan Coast Guard).
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Dial].
2
Enter the number of the
emergency call and tap .
If a wrong number is entered, tap
to delete the number.
Note
If docomo mini UIM card is not inserted to the
terminal, emergency calls (110, 119, 118) cannot be
made in Japan.
You can make an emergency call by tapping
[Emergency call] on the screen unlocking screen. In
Japan, however, when the power ON, on the PIN
code entry screen (P.141), or on the PUK entry screen
(P.142), emergency calls (110, 119, 118) cannot be
made even if you tap [Emergency call].
If SIM card lock is set in Airplane mode, emergency
call cannot be made.
This terminal supports "Emergency call location
information". If you use the terminal to place a call to
emergency numbers such as 110, 119, or 118, the
information of a location where you are calling from
(location information) is automatically notified to the
Emergency call acceptance organization such as the
Police Station.
Making/Receiving a call
Making a call
Emergency call
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Phone
The Emergency call acceptance organization may not
be able to figure out your exact location depending
on the location where you place a call or radio wave
condition.
If you make a call hiding your caller ID, such as by
entering a phone number with "184" for each call, the
location information and phone number are not
notified. However, the Emergency call acceptance
organization may decide to obtain the location
information and phone number regardless of your
settings when they consider it is necessary for
lifesaving, etc. Note that the areas/time for which the
"Emergency call location information" is ready to be
used vary depending on the preparatory state of each
Emergency call acceptance organization.
When calling 110, 119 or 118 for emergency from the
terminal, tell that you are calling from a mobile
phone, and give your phone number and your
current location precisely for checking callback from
the police/fire department. Also, make a point to call
in a stationary position to prevent the call from being
dropped. Do not power off the terminal for at least
10 minutes after the emergency call just in case the
Police or Fire/Ambulance may have to get in contact
with you.
Note that you may not connect to the local Fire
Department or Police Station depending on where
you are calling from. In this case, try to call from a
public phone or an ordinary phone in the
neighborhood.
1
Tap [End call].
For details on WORLD CALL, refer to
DOCOMO International Services website.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Dial] tab.
2
Touch and hold [0] key until "+"
sign appears.
When making an international call, "+"
is replaced by an international access
code.
3
Enter Country code
u
Area code
(City code)
u
The number of the
recipient and tap .
If the area code begins with "0", omit "0".
However, "0" may be required to dial to
some countries or areas such as Italy.
Ending a call
Making an international call
(WORLD CALL)
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Phone
1
While receiving a call, touch
(left) and drag it to (right).
Information
If you are using regular headphones without a
microphone, you need to speak to the microphone
of the terminal.
During the screen lock, the icon appears and you can
answer a call by the same operation.
1
When receiving a call, press
m
/
p
.
Information
You can stop vibration by pressing
m
/
p
when silent mode (vibration) is set.
From the Home screen, press
m
to mute the
ringtone for an incoming call.
1
While receiving a call, touch
(right) and drag it to (left).
Information
During the screen lock, the icon appears and you can
reject a call by the same operation.
If you reject an incoming call during use of Voice Mail
Service, the call is connected to the Voice Mail
service center.
When you cannot answer a call, you can
reject the call and send a message (SMS).
Message to send is registered in advance, and
you can edit it if necessary.
1
Drag upwards when
receiving a call.
2
Tap a message to send.
The message (SMS) is sent to the caller.
Information
While Voice Mail service is in use, a call is rejected and
a message (SMS) is sent then the caller is connected
to the Voice Mail service center.
Receiving a call
Muting the ringtone for an
incoming call
Declining a call
Declining an incoming call and
sending a message (SMS)
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Phone
To create a new message to send, when receiving a
call, drag up and tap to
create a message and send. To edit a message, from
the Home screen, tap and , then tap [Call
settings]
u
[Reject call with message] to select and
edit an existing message, then tap [OK].
You can make or answer a call with Stereo
Headset with Microphone (Sample)
connecting to the terminal.
Making a call
1
Make a call with Stereo Headset
with Microphone (Sample)
connected.
An operation of making a call is the
same as usual operation. (P.77)
2
Press the switch to end the call.
Receiving a call
1
While receiving a call, press the
switch of Stereo Headset with
Microphone (Sample).
The call is connected.
When receiving a call, you can decline
the call by pressing the switch for a
second or more.
2
To end a call, press the switch
again.
Information
Even when you listen to music with Stereo Headset
with Microphone (Sample) connecting to the
terminal, you can answer a call by pressing the
switch. Music pauses on calling. Music restarts when
ending the call automatically depending on the
player application.
Connecting and removing Stereo Headset with
Microphone (Sample) repeatedly during a call may
disconnect a call.
Using Stereo Headset with
Microphone
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Phone
1
During a call, press
m
to
adjust.
Information
You can adjust the ear speaker volume only during a
call.
Calling screen
a
Name of the other party
b
A photo saved in Phonebook
c
Call duration time
d
Speaker : Set speakerphone on/off.
Other party's voice can be heard from the speaker
and handsfree call can be made.
When the speakerphone is on, a speakerphone
icon appears in the status bar.
e
Phonebook : View phonebook entry list screen.
f
Option menu : Set Hold during a call.
To cancel Hold, tap [Retrieve call] during Hold.
To set a call on hold, "Call waiting" subscription is
required. (P.84)
g
Number of the other party
h
Mute : Set muting on/off of the microphone during
a call.
When the microphone is muted, a mute icon
appears in the status bar.
i
Dial key : Enter the phone number you want to add
to make a call.
The ongoing call is automatically on hold.
To add a call, "Call waiting" subscription is
required. (P.84)
j
End call
Note
Do not bring the terminal close to your ear with the
speakerphone on to avoid from hearing damage.
Adjusting the ear speaker
volume
Operations during a call
e
g
a
j
i
b
c
h
f
d
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Phone
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Recent calls] tab.
The Recent calls screen appears.
On the Recent calls screen, incoming call
history and outgoing call history are
displayed in chronological order.
a
Incoming history
b
Call status icons
: Caller ID notified
: Caller ID hidden
Notified if calls are made with "186" (Notify)/"184"
(Hide) prefixed to the number.
If you enter a phone number and tap , then
select [Caller ID notification]
u
[Notify]/[Not notify]
to make a call, / does not appear in the
call log list.
: Koe-no-Takuhaibin
For details on Koe-no-Takuhaibin, refer to "Koe-
no-Takuhaibin" (P.84) or NTT DOCOMO website.
: Outgoing international call
: Incoming international call
c
Phone number/name
d
Consecutive calls with the same party
Tap a history or to display combined history,
tap again to display individually.
Number in bracket indicates number of
combined history.
e
Outgoing history
f
Outgoing
g
History icons
: Missed call
: Incoming call
: Outgoing call
h
Date
i
Phonebook
Information
On the Recent calls screen, tap and tap [Search
location] to check the current location of the party
using imadocokantan search. To set/edit "Network
service" or "Reject call with message", tap and tap
[Call settings]. (P.84)
Call history
Showing call history
Recent calls screen
a
b
c
e
g
h
i
d
f
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When you have missed calls, appears in
the status bar.
1
Drag the status bar downwards.
2
Tap [Missed call].
Information
When you set the screen lock to "Slide", a missed call
icon appears on the screen unlock screen for missed
calls. For the setting to show or hide icons, see
"Setting information displayed on the unlock screen"
(P.128).
1
On the Recent calls screen (P.82),
tap .
1
On the Recent calls screen (P.82),
touch and hold a phone number,
tap [Edit number before
call]
u
[Add Phonebook].
You can also save by tapping the
number and then [Add Phonebook] at
the bottom of the screen.
2
Tap desired phonebook entry, or
tap [Register new].
When you set Google account etc., tap
[Register new] to select an account to
register.
3
On the profile editing screen, enter
information and tap [Save].
1
On the Recent calls screen (P.82),
tap .
2
Tap [Delete all]
u
[OK].
Information
To delete only an item of call log, on the Recent calls
list screen (P.82), touch and hold a call log you want
to delete and tap [Delete from call log]
u
[OK].
To delete all any of "Incoming history" or "Outgoing
history", on the Recent calls list screen (P.82), tap
[Incoming history]/[Outgoing history] and tap ,
then [Delete all]
u
[OK].
Displaying missed calls
Making a call from call history
Adding a number from the call
history to Phonebook
Deleting a call history
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Phone
You can use the network services and search
for available networks.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap .
2
Tap [Call settings].
You can set the following options.
Call settings
Network
service
Koe-no-
Takuhaibin
Koe-no-Takuhaibin is a
service of taking voice
messages for you.
Voice mail
service
It is a service of taking
caller's message when
you cannot answer an
incoming call.
Call
forwarding
service
It is a service of
transferring call when
you cannot answer an
incoming call.
Call Waiting
It is a service of putting
the current call on hold
and answering an
incoming call or making
a call to another party.
Caller ID
notification
Notify the display of the
recipient phone of your
phone number.
Nuisance
call blocking
service
Register phone numbers
of nuisance call to reject.
Network
Service
Caller ID
display
request
service
Request number
notification for calls
without phone number
with guidance.
Second call
settings
Set action for additional
incoming call during a
call.
Call
notification
Notify incoming calls by
SMS while the power off
or out of service area.
English
guidance
Set voice guidance to
English.
Remote
operation
settings
Set to operate Voice Mail
Service or Call
forwarding Service using
land-line phone, public
phone or DOCOMO
mobile phone, etc.
Roaming
settings
P. 2 2 2
Advanced
call settings
Set whether to reject an incoming call
with phone number that is
unregistered in the Phonebook
automatically.
Reject call
with
message
Edit/Set a message (SMS) to be sent
when rejecting an incoming call.
Service
providers
When you start using overseas or move
out of your operator's network, the
terminal searches another available
network and reconnects to it.
Noise
suppression
Make the voice clear to understand for
the other party during a call.
Accounts
Set Internet phone (SIP) account.
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Phone
In the Phonebook, you can enter various
information for contacts, for example, phone
numbers, mail addresses and web service
accounts. You can display phonebook entry
to get quick access to that contact.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Phonebook].
The phonebook list screen appears.
Alternatively, from the Home screen,
tap and tap [Phonebook] to display
phonebook list screen.
Information
To activate Xperia
phone application, from the
Home screen, tap , then tap [Contacts].
On the phonebook list screen, you can view
details of your contacts. You can add a
picture to a phonebook entry, and display
phonebook entries by group.
a
Contacts tab
b
Name registered in the phonebook entry
c
Entry items
Icons indicate entry items.
d
Photo set in the phonebook entry
e
Register
f
Group
Select a group to be displayed.
g
Communication tab
Display communication history (call, sp-mode
mail, message (SMS)). Tap a history to check
communication, or reply call, mail, etc.
h
Option menu
i
My profile tab
Check your own phone number.
j
Index character area
Tap index character to display phonebook entries
allocated to the index character.
Use Internet
calling
Set Internet phone (SIP) call method.
Phonebook
Opening Phonebook
Phonebook list screen
k
a
g
c
d
b
f
e
i
h
j
l
86
Phone
k
Index
Display the index character to search entries in
the order of Japanese syllabary, alphabet, etc.
l
Search
Adding a new phonebook entry
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap [Register].
When you set Google account etc., you
can select an account to be registered.
2
Entering name on the profile
editing screen.
3
Select a desired item to enter.
You can set phone number, mail
address, group, etc. Tap in "Others",
then tap [Add] to add information.
4
Tap [Save].
Information
When you save "Phonetic name (family/given)",
phonebook list is displayed according to Japanese
syllabary order or alphabets order of "Phonetic
name". If you enter "family/given" in Kanji without
entering "Phonetic name" to add phonebook entry,
the name appear in "ABC" field on the phonebook list
screen.
To check registered numbers in the Phonebook, from
the phonebook list screen (P.85), tap , and
[Others]
u
[About].
On "Set all to" in Preferred apps settings (P.60),
[Xperia
] can be set, and then you can select
"Phone contact" account as a saving location and set
ringtone when saving a phonebook entry in the
"Contacts" application. When "docomo" is set in
Preferred apps settings (P.60), ringtone set on "Phone
contact" account cannot be changed.
Using shortcuts of Phonebook
When you tap the photo (image) part on the
phonebook list screen, shortcuts for phone,
mail, etc. appear. Tap the shortcut to make a
call, or create and send a mail.
* You can also use the registered addresses, etc.
Managing phonebook
Make a call to saved phone number.
Create and send message (SMS).
Select Email application to create and send an
email.
If [Use by default for this action.] checkbox is
marked, application selection screen will not
appear for the next time.
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Phone
Information
When you tap a part other than photo (image) on
the phonebook list screen, profile screen of the
phonebook appears instead of shortcuts.
Email shortcut appears when email address is saved
in the selected phonebook entry and you have set
your email account. If you have not set your email
account, shortcut for Gmail ( ) appears.
For a phonebook entry with only name, tapping
photo (image) does not display the shortcut.
Making a call using the phonebook
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap a phonebook entry to
call.
2
On the Profile screen, tap a phone
number.
3
Tap [Call].
Searching for a phonebook entry
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap [Search].
2
Enter name or reading you want to
search in the search field.
All phonebook entries beginning with
those letters appear.
Changing contacts display order
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap , then tap
[Others]
u
[Contacts display order].
2
Tap [Japanese order]/
[Alphabetical order]/[Number
order].
Changing accounts to display
You can set registered phonebook entries to
be displayed in the phonebook list.
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap , then tap
[Others]
u
[Accounts to display].
2
Tap [Display all accounts]/
[docomo]/[Phone contacts].
When you set Google account etc.,
select an account to be displayed.
Tap [Customize...], select a checkbox for
each account, and then customize
display of the phonebook list screen.
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Phone
Displaying phonebook entries by
group
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap [Groups].
2
Tap a group.
Phonebook entries are displayed by the
group set when the entry is registered.
To hide the group, tap [Close].
Setting group for phonebook entry
You can set phonebook entries registered to
docomo account to a group from the
phonebook list screen.
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap [Groups] and touch and
hold a phonebook entry to set a
group, and then drag it to any
group.
Information
To cancel group setting, on the phonebook list
screen (P.85), tap [Groups] and touch and hold a
phonebook entry you want to cancel the group
setting, and then drag it to set group.
When you set Google account etc., display groups by
account. You can set/cancel group in the same
account.
Creating a new group in Phonebook
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap [Groups]
u
[Add].
When "Add" is not displayed, flick on
groups to display.
2
Tap [docomo].
When you set Google account etc., you
can select it as an account to add.
3
On the group addition screen,
enter color, icon, group name, and
tap [OK].
The items vary depending on the
account type.
Information
You can edit/delete newly created groups and
"Family"/"Friends"/"Company", which are saved by
default. To edit a group, touch and hold a created
group and touch [Edit group], then enter group
name etc. and tap [OK]. To delete a group, touch and
hold a created group and touch [Delete group], then
tap [OK]. Phonebook entry belonged to the deleted
group move to the "No group" tab.
You cannot add a group that has the same name as
existing groups.
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Editing a phonebook entry
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap a phonebook entry to
edit.
2
On the profile screen, tap [Edit].
3
Select a required item and edit.
Tap [Add] to set phone number or mail
address, and tap on "Others" and
[Add] to add information.
4
Tap [Save].
Registering a phonebook entry to
Favorites
You can mark a phonebook entry as a
favorite. The favorite list provides quick
access to the phonebook entry you have
marked.
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap a phonebook entry you
want to mark.
2
On the profile screen, tap .
Information
Only phonebook entries saved to the docomo
account can be added to Favorites.
To save a phonebook entry to Favorites, tap [Groups]
on the phonebook list screen (P.85) and touch and
hold a phonebook entry you want to save to
Favorites, then drag it onto "Favorites".
To display phonebook entries added to Favorites, on
the phonebook list screen, tap [Groups]
u
[Favorites],
or from the Home screen, tap and then tap
[Favorites] tab.
Setting photo in a phonebook entry
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap a phonebook entry you
want to add a picture.
2
On the profile screen, tap [Edit].
3
Tap [Setting] for image.
4
Tap [Take photo]/[Select picture].
After shooting a photo or selecting an
image, drag or pinch adjusting a
trimming frame to set range for
displaying image, and then tap [Crop].
5
Tap [Save].
Information
You can also set photo to a phonebook entry by the
following operation.
From the Home screen, tap , then tap [Album].
Select an image you want to set and tap the screen
and , then tap [Use as]
u
[Photo of phonebook].
Select a phonebook entry you want to register, set
image range to be displayed, and then tap [Crop].
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Setting ringtone
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap a phonebook entry to
set ringtone.
2
On the profile screen, tap and
[Set ringtone].
3
Select a ringtone and tap [Done].
Information
To set a ringtone other than the ones stored by
default, tap .
Ringtone can be set when saving a phonebook entry
depending on the saving account.
Combining phonebook entries
You can bind multiple phonebook entries
together into one.
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap a phonebook entry to
combine.
2
On the profile screen, tap and
[Join/Separate].
Phonebook entries to be combined are
displayed.
3
Tap the phonebook entry to
combine.
Information
To cancel binding, on the profile screen of the
phonebook, tap , then tap [Join/
Separate]
u
[Separate].
Deleting a phonebook entry
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap , then tap [Delete].
2
Mark the phonebook entry you
want to delete.
If you want to delete all phonebook
entries, tap [Select all].
3
Tap [Delete]
u
[OK].
Information
To delete only an item of phonebook entry, on the
phonebook list screen (P.85), tap a phonebook entry
you want to delete and tap , then tap
[Delete]
u
[OK].
Checking My profile and editing
information
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap [My profile].
2
Tap [Edit].
3
On the My profile screen, enter
necessary information.
Tap [Add] to set phone number or mail
address, and tap on "Others" and
[Add] to add information.
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4
Tap [Save].
Information
You can register multiple phone numbers, mail
addresses, etc. in My profile.
Name card data created with name card creator
application can be saved to My profile and the name
card data can be exchanged via network. When you
use for the first time, on the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap the [My profile] tab and [Create new] and
follow the onscreen instructions.
Sending phonebook via Bluetooth/
Email/Gmail
Registered phonebook and My profile
information can be sent using Bluetooth
function (P.154), or email attachment
function.
Sending phonebook
1
Tap a phonebook entry you want
to send on the phonebook list
screen (P.85).
2
On the profile screen, tap and
[Share].
3
Select sending method and follow
the onscreen instructions.
Sending My profile
1
Tap [My profile] on the phonebook
list screen (P.85).
2
Tap and [Share].
3
Select sending method and follow
the onscreen instructions.
Information
To use Bluetooth function, turn on Bluetooth
function (P.154) in advance or select [Bluetooth] in
Step 3 then tap [Turn on].
If you want to send data as files attached to email/
Gmail, send from the compose screen for the mail
service in which you have set an account. When you
have not set a Gmail account, setup wizard appears.
You can create and send email after settings are
done.
Messaging (SMS) is not available.
You cannot send some information such as name
card data set in phonebook.
For sending all phonebook entries, see "Sharing
phonebook entry currently displayed" (P.91).
Sharing phonebook entry currently
displayed
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap , then tap
[Others]
u
[Import/Export].
2
Tap [Share phonebook data].
3
Select sending method and follow
the onscreen instructions.
If [Use by default for this action.]
checkbox is marked, application
selection screen will not appear for the
next time.
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Information
If display conditions for phonebook (P.87) are set,
only phonebook entries to be displayed are
exported.
To use Bluetooth function, turn on Bluetooth
function (P.154) in advance or select [Bluetooth] in
Step 3 then tap [Turn on].
If you want to send data as files attached to email/
Gmail, send from the compose screen for the mail
service in which you have set an account. When you
have not set a Gmail account, setup wizard appears.
You can create and send email after settings are
done.
Messaging (SMS) is not available.
You cannot send some information such as name
card data set in phonebook.
You can export/import phonebook entries
from/to microSD card or docomo mini UIM
card. This is useful, for example, when you
want to transfer the contact information to
another phone.
Information
You can also use a synchronization service for
synchronizing your phonebook. For details, refer to
"Setting Auto-sync" (P.138).
Exporting phonebook to microSD
card
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap , then tap
[Others]
u
[Import/Export].
2
Tap [Export to SD card].
3
Select a phonebook you want to
export.
Tap to select any of [Export one contact
data]/[Export some contact data]/
[Export all contact data], then tap [OK].
When [Export one contact data]/
[Export some contact data] is selected
and tap [OK], select a contact you want
to export and tap [OK].
4
Select [Yes]/[No] to attach name
card.
5
Tap [OK].
Exporting/Importing
phonebook entries
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Importing phonebook from microSD
card
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap , then tap
[Others]
u
[Import/Export].
2
Tap [Import from SD card].
When you set Google account etc.,
select an account.
3
Select vCard file you want to
import.
If there is only one file, vCard file
selection screen does not appear. The
file is imported immediately.
If a file has multiple phonebook entries,
they are imported all at once.
If there are two or more vCard files, tap
any of [Import one phonebook data]/
[Import multiple phonebook data]/
[Import all phonebook data] to select.
4
Tap [OK].
If you select [Import one phonebook
data]/[Import multiple phonebook
data] and tap [OK], select vCard files to
import then tap [OK].
Information
For some phonebook entries, a part of data may not
be imported or exported.
Importing phonebook entries from
docomo mini UIM card
1
On the phonebook list screen
(P.85), tap , then tap
[Others]
u
[Import/Export].
2
Tap [Import from SIM card].
When you set Google account etc.,
select an account.
3
To import one contact, tap the
contact you want to import.
To import all contacts, tap and
[Import all phonebook data].
If there is a phonebook entry whose
name is matched with the imported
entry, the entry is imported as a
separated one.
Information
Names and phone numbers can be imported.
Alternatively, on the phonebook list screen, tap [My
profile] tab, then tap and [General
settings]
u
[Data management]
u
[Import]
u
[Import
from SIM card] to import contacts from the docomo
mini UIM card.
To export phonebook entries to docomo mini UIM
card, use Xperia
phonebook application. Note that
only name and the first phone number can be saved
because of memory space of docomo mini UIM card.
For some phonebook entries, a part of data may not
be exported.
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An application to move or back up data of
phonebook, sp-mode mail, bookmark, etc.
using external memory such as microSD card.
For SD card backup, see "SD card backup"
(P.213).
Using SD card backup
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Mail/Web browse r
Send/receive mails using DOCOMO mail
address (@docomo.ne.jp).
You can use pictogram and Deco-mail. Mails
can be received automatically. For details on
sp-mode mail, refer to "
ご利用ガイドブック
(sp
モード編
) (Mobile Phone User's Guide [sp-
mode]) (in Japanese only)".
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Flick the screen, then tap [
ダウン
ロード
(Download)].
After this step, follow the instructions
on the screen.
Information
When the screen lock (P.142) is set to "Slide", a
notification icon for sp-mode mail reception can be
displayed on the unlock screen. For the setting to
show or hide icons, see "Setting information
displayed on the unlock screen" (P.128).
sp-mode mail data can be backed up in a microSD
card using "SD card backup". For information on
backing up, see "SD card backup" (P.213).
You can send and receive text messages up
to 70 two-byte characters (up to 160 one-
byte characters) with a mobile phone
number as the destination.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Messaging].
2
Tap (New mail).
3
Tap , then mark a checkbox for
the other party to send to from the
contacts list.
When you enter a name or phone
number in the box at the top of the
screen, a list of contacts beginning with
the entered numbers or letters appears.
You can input phone number directly
by tapping [To:].
4
Tap [Done].
5
Tap [Write message] and enter a
message.
Tap and [Select message template]
to enter by selecting texts from
templates registered in "Message
template settings" (P.97).
sp-mode mail Message (SMS)
Sending message (SMS)
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When the number of entered
characters comes close to a limit, a
counter appears on the upper left of
the text box and you can check the
remaining entry space.
6
Tap [Send].
Information
For the character entry, see "Character entry" (P.40).
You can also send/receive text messages to/from
customers of overseas network operators. See
"Mobile Phone User's Guide [International Services]"
or the DOCOMO International Services website.
To send SMS to users of overseas network operators,
enter "+", "Country code" and then "the recipient
mobile phone number". Enter the phone number
without a leading "0", if any. You can also enter "010",
"Country code" and "the recipient mobile phone
number" to send messages (To reply to the received
SMS overseas, enter "010").
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Messaging].
2
Tap someone whose messages you
want to read from the recipient
list.
A message (SMS) appears.
Information
When you receive a message (SMS), appears on
the status bar. To read the message (SMS), drag the
status bar downward, tap an item of notified
message (SMS).
When the screen lock (P.142) is set to "Slide", a
notification icon for message (SMS) reception can be
displayed on the unlock screen. For the setting to
show or hide icons, see "Setting information
displayed on the unlock screen" (P.128).
Tap / in the message (SMS) to turn to
(yellow). From the Home screen, tap , then tap
[Messaging]
u
Tap and [Starred messages] to
quickly access to the mail you have marked.
Receiving and reading message
(SMS)
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1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Messaging].
2
Select a thread whose phone
number you want to save.
3
Tap and then [Add to Contacts].
4
Tap [Register new].
When you set Google account etc., you
can select an account to add.
5
Enter required items and tap
[Save].
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Messaging].
2
Tap and then [Settings].
You can set the following options.
Saving phone number of
message (SMS) to Contacts
Setting message (SMS)
Delivery report
If you mark, a message (SMS) you
sent is marked each time a recipient
receives the message (SMS).
Notifications
Mark if you want to be notified by
the status bar when a new message
(SMS) arrives.
Notification
tone
Set if you want to be notified by
selected notification tone when a
new message arrives.
Notification
vibration
Set if you want to receive a
notification by vibration when a
new message arrives.
Notification
light
Mark to set to notify of reception by
notification LED when notification
setting is made.
SIM messages
Manage messages (SMS) saved to
docomo mini UIM card.
Message
template
settings
Register phrase that can be inserted
when writing a text.
Push settings
Set a message (SMS) sent from the
provider.
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1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Messaging].
2
Tap a thread.
3
Touch and hold a message (SMS)
you want to delete.
4
Tap [Delete message]
u
[Yes].
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Messaging].
2
Touch and hold a thread to delete.
3
Tap [Delete conversation]
u
[Yes].
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Messaging].
2
Tap and tap [Delete several].
3
Tap [Mark all]
u
[Delete].
After tapping [Mark all], you can tap
individual thread to unmark. Tap
[Unmark all] to unmark all of the
threads.
You can create an email account provided by
mopera U mail, a POP3 or IMAP compatible
email account provided by general ISP
(provider), or an Exchange ActiveSync
account to send or receive email.
Email setup wizard appears. Set according
the onscreen instructions. Multiple email
accounts can be set.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
and then tap [Email].
2
Enter your email address and
password.
3
Tap [Next].
To make the email account settings
manually, tap [Manual setup] and
follow the onscreen instructions.
4
Select required items for account
setting and tap [Next].
Deleting a message (SMS)
Deleting a thread
Deleting all threads
Email
Making initial setting for Email
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5
Enter account name and displayed
name for email, and tap [Next].
Inbox for set email account appears.
If a screen for selecting type of account
appears, tap an email account type and
follow the onscreen instructions to set.
If you set an Exchange ActiveSync
account, a name displayed for email
cannot be set. Set up from "Your name"
(P.102) on email account settings after
email initial settings is complete.
Information
If you need to make the settings manually, contact
your email service provider or system administrator
for the correct email account settings.
If you set an Exchange ActiveSync account as email
account, and if server manager sets Remote wipe,
the data saved in the terminal may be deleted. Data
stored in microSD card is not deleted.
Emails are not displayed in Timescape.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
and then tap [Email].
2
Tap (Compose).
3
Enter the email address of
recipient.
Tap to display the contacts list
screen to select from registered
contacts. When you enter a name or
email address in the box at the top of
the screen, a list of contacts beginning
with the entered numbers or letters
appears.
To Cc or Bcc, tap and tap [Show Cc/
Bcc].
To enter multiple email addresses
directly, separate with a comma (,) and
then enter the next email address.
4
Enter a subject.
5
Enter a message.
Creating and sending email
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6
To attach a file, tap .
Attach a file in the following operations.
Image/video/music file up to 5MB can
be attached in Email.
7
Tap (Send).
Information
When you want to save a mail as draft while creating
a mail, enter any of recipient, subject or message or
attach a file. If you do not enter or attach anything, a
mail is not saved as draft. (When only automatic
signature is attached, a mail is not saved as draft
either.)
While creating a mail, tap and tap [Save draft] to
save a mail as draft. Also, when you move to the
other screen while creating a email, the email is
automatically saved as draft.
In sent/received emails, a communication data is also
included other than text and image displayed on the
screen and charges will apply to the data.
Email is handled as an email from a PC. You cannot
send or receive email if "Reject emails from PCs" is set
on a recipient terminal.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
and then tap [Email].
If you have already set an email
account, tap [Inbox] to select an email
account to receive.
2
On the Inbox, tap and tap
[Refresh].
3
Tap an email.
Information
The sender name of a received email is the name set
on sender's terminal.
If you set "Email notifications" in Account settings
(P.102) and set "Inbox check frequency" to an item
other than "Manual", appears in the status bar
when you receive a new email. Drag the status bar
downwards to read the received email.
If you set "Inbox check frequency" in Account
settings (P.102) to an item other than "Manual", and if
you are using the pay-as-you-go data
communication, you may be charged every time you
check your email.
If you tap the address of a received email, you can
register it in Contacts. If it has been already
registered, you can display the details of the contact.
Add
picture
Select a file from the saved image file list.
Take photo
Start the camera to take a photo and
attach it.
Add video
Select a file from the saved video file list.
Record
video
Start the camera to record a video and
attach it.
Add sound WALKMAN
: Select a saved music file.
Sound Recorder
: Record a voice
message and attach it.
Receiving and reading email
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Tap (gray) to turn (yellow) on the email list
screen or email message screen to add the marked
email to "Starred" folder on the email screen.
"Starred" folder is displayed when you tap [Inbox]
and [Show all folders]. From "Starred" folder, you can
quickly access to the mail you have marked.
If is not displayed on the email message screen,
tap to display.
When phone memory becomes low, a message
indicating low memory space appears and receiving
emails is not available. Delete saved emails etc. to
make available memory space.
Changing Inbox view
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
and then tap [Email].
2
Tap and
[Settings]
u
[General]
u
[Preview
pane].
If you mark [Landscape], email message
preview can be displayed in landscape
view.
Information
If you have two or more accounts, change made in
any of the accounts applies to all accounts.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
and then tap [Email].
2
Tap email and .
The attached file list is displayed.
3
Tap [Save] of file you want to save.
When attached file is not loaded, tap
[Load].
Tap [View] and select an application to
view the attached file.
Information
The attached file is saved on the internal storage.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
and then tap [Email].
2
Tap email and .
3
Tap any of [Reply]/[Reply all]/
[Forward].
4
Enter a message and tap .
When you select [Forward], enter an
email address to forward.
Information
Alternatively, touch and hold an email you want to
reply/forward and tap [Reply]/[Reply all]/[Forward].
Saving attachment file of email
Replying/forwarding email
102
Mail/Web browser
When you reply or forward an email, the original
message contents for replying or forwarding is
quoted. To delete the quoted message text, unmark
"Include original text".
When you forward an email, the attachment file of
the original message is quoted. To cancel quoting
attached file, tap .
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
and then tap [Email].
2
Tap an email delete.
3
Tap
u
[Yes].
Information
Touch and hold an email you want to delete and tap
[Delete]
u
[Yes] to delete.
To delete several emails at the same time, operate as
follows.
In Inbox, tap and [Delete]
u
Mark checkboxes on
the emails you want to delete
u
Tap [Delete]
u
[Yes].
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
and then tap [Email].
2
Tap and [Settings].
3
Tap an Email account you want to
change the settings.
You can set the following options.
Deleting email
Changing Email account
settings
Account name
Change account name.
Your name
Change your name (sender name).
Signature
Change your signature.
Quick reply
Register phrase that can be inserted
when creating an email.
Default
account
Set to the default account to send
email, if you set two or more email
accounts.
Inbox check
frequency
Set whether to check new messages
automatically and intervals of
automatic check.
Auto download
attachments
Set whether to download attached
file automatically when connecting
via Wi-Fi.
Email
notifications
Set whether to show email arrival
notification in the status bar.
Select ringtone
Set ringtone when receiving an
email.
Vibrate
Set whether to vibrate when
receiving an email.
Notification
light
Set whether to notify email
reception by notification LED.
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The items vary depending on the
account type.
Information
You can also set "Out of office", "Days to sync", "Sync
contacts", and "Sync calendar" for an Exchange
ActiveSync account. "Outgoing settings" cannot be
set.
If you set "Inbox check frequency" to other than
"Manual", and if you are using the pay-as-you-go data
communication, you may be charged every time you
check your email.
If you tap [General] in Step 2, you can change whole
"Email" application settings.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
and then tap [Email].
2
Tap and [Settings]
u
[ADD
ACCOUNT].
3
Enter your email address and
password.
If required, mark [Send email from this
account by default.] checkbox.
4
Tap [Next].
To make the email account settings
manually, tap [Manual setup] and
follow the onscreen instructions.
5
Enter required items for account
settings and tap [Next].
6
Enter account name and displayed
name for email, and tap [Next].
Inbox for set email account appears.
If a screen for selecting type of account
appears, tap an email account type and
follow the onscreen instructions to set.
If you set an Exchange ActiveSync
account, a name displayed for email
cannot be set. Set up from "Your name"
(P.102) on email account settings after
email initial settings is complete.
Incoming
settings
Set mail server for receiving.
Outgoing
settings
Set mail server for sending.
Delete account
Delete Email account.
Setting another Email account
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Information
If you need to make the settings manually, contact
your email service provider or system administrator
for the correct email account settings.
If you set an Exchange ActiveSync account as email
account, and if server manager sets Remote wipe,
the data saved in the terminal may be deleted. Data
stored in microSD card is not deleted.
Tap [Inbox] to display a list of set accounts. Tap
[Combined view] to display combined Inbox for all
accounts.
Emails are not displayed in Timescape.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
and then tap [Email].
2
Tap and [Settings]
u
Tap an
account to delete.
3
Tap [Delete account]
u
[OK].
mopera U users (for the setting, see "Setting
mopera U" (P.124)) can use mopera U Mail.
In mopera U Mail, POP mail and IMAP mail are
available. The mail box supports 50MB. Also,
the Web mail system is available.
POP mail
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
and then tap [Email].
If you already set an Email account, tap
and [Settings]
u
[ADD ACCOUNT].
2
Enter mopera U mail address and
mopera U password, then tap
[Manual setup]/[Next].
If you tap [Next], it changes
automatically to POP3 account. Go to
Step 4.
3
Tap [POP3] from the type of the
mail account.
4
Check that you have entered [User
name] and [Password] for mopera
U correctly, and [mail.mopera.net]
for the POP3 server.
If you tap [Next] in Step 2,
"mail.mopera.net" is entered in the
SMTP server field.
Deleting Email account
Using mopera U Mail
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5
Select the security type.
When you do not set security, select
[None].
6
Confirm the entry, then tap [Next].
7
Enter [mail.mopera.net] for the
SMTP server and confirm the entry
of [User name] and [Password] for
mopera U.
If you tap [Next] in Step 2, you need to
mark [Require sign–in] to check entered
[User name], [Password] for mopera U.
If you tap [Next] in Step 2,
"mail.mopera.net" is entered in the
SMTP server field. Set "587" in the Port
field.
8
Tap [Next].
9
On the account setting screen, set
frequency of checking Emails etc.
and tap [Next].
10
On the account setting screen,
enter a display name for sending
mail and tap [Next].
The mailer is displayed and the set mail
account is available.
Information
When [Require sign-in.] is unmarked on the SMTP
server setting screen, sending mails is not available.
Mark [Require sign-in.].
If you have a Google account, you can send/
receive emails by using Gmail on your
terminal. If you have no Google account, see
"Setting Google account" (P.135).
Information
Gmail messages are not displayed in Timescape.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Gmail].
2
On the Inbox tray, tap .
Synchronizing "Gmail" application in
the terminal with your Gmail account
starts, and the Inbox is refreshed.
Information
For details of Gmail, from the Gmail screen, tap
and then [Help] to refer to the Help with the Browser.
Gmail
Refreshing Gmail
106
Mail/Web browser
You can use Google Talk instant messaging to
chat with friends. To use Google Talk, you
need to make settings of your Google
account. For details, refer to "Setting Google
account" (P.135).
Signing in Google Talk
Signing in is unnecessary if you have already
set a Google account.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Talk].
2
Tap [Existing] and enter user name
and password.
3
Tap [Sign in].
After this step, follow the onscreen
instructions.
Information
For details of Google Talk, from the Google Talk
screen, tap and then [Help] to refer to the Help
with the Browser.
It is a service with which you can receive
earthquake early warning, etc. delivered by
the Meteorological Agency.
Area Mail is a free service for which
subscription is not required.
Area Mail cannot be received in the following
case.
-During a voice call
- Out of service area
- While power is off
- During International roaming
-During Airplane mode
- While updating software
- When a SIM other than by DOCOMO is
inserted
- While sending/receiving a message (SMS)
Area Mail may not be received when
tethering is set or during packet
communications.
Area Mail that could not be received cannot
be received later.
Google Talk
Sign in and online chat
Early Warning "Area Mail"
107
Mail/Web browser
A notification content screen appears and
you are notified by buzzer sound/dedicated
ringtone and vibration.
1
Receive Area Mails automatically.
2
A dedicated ring tone sounds and
notification LED flashes when an
Area Mail is received.
Ringtone and ringtone volume cannot
be changed.
The notification LED blinks only when
backlight is off.
3
A message body of Area Mail
appears automatically.
View received Area Mail later
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Area Mail].
2
Select an Area Mail from the Area
Mail list.
You can view message of Area Mail.
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Area Mail].
2
Tap and then [Settings].
Information
Area Mail cannot be set when docomo mini UIM card
is not inserted.
Receiving Early Warning "Area
Mail"
Setting Early Warning "Area
Mail"
Receive
setting
Set whether to receive Area Mails.
Beep tone
Set sounding time for Area Mail
reception and whether to sound a
dedicated ringtone even in silent
mode.
Check screen
image and
beep tone
Check the ringtone and screen for
reception of earthquake early warning,
tsunami warning or disaster/
evacuation information.
Other
settings
Set receiving/deleting Area Mail.
108
Mail/Web browser
1
From the Home screen, tap .
1
Tap the address entry field on the
top of the web page in the Browser
screen.
If web page address entry field is not
displayed, flick down the screen to
display.
2
Enter the web page address or
keyword to be searched for.
As you enter an address or characters,
retrieved web pages list appears.
3
Tap the displayed candidates list
or .
You can move the web page.
Information
You can tap to enter search words by voice and
search a web page.
Going back to the previous page
1
Tap
x
.
1
Tap
y
.
Adding a new tab
Open multiple tabs and view website.
1
While viewing a web page, tap
and tap .
A new tab opens in the default home
page.
Switching tabs
1
On the Browser screen, tap and
then tap a tab you want to display.
Closing a tab
1
On the Browser screen, tap and
then tap of a tab to close.
Web browser
Opening Browser
Moving to a web page
Exiting Browser
Displaying web page
109
Mail/Web browser
Zooming in/out a web page
To zoom in/out a webpage, perform any of
the following operations.
Double-tap at the point you want to zoom in/
out.
Pinch-out at the point you want to zoom in or
pinch-in at the point you want to zoom out.
Information
Web pages created to fit to the screen cannot be
zoomed in/out.
Searching text in a web page
1
While viewing a web page, tap
and tap [Find on page].
The search bar appears in the upper
part of the screen.
2
Enter the search item.
When you enter characters, matching
characters are emphasized.
3
Tap to close the search bar.
Copying text in a web page
1
While viewing a web page, touch
and hold text you want to copy.
For link set text, touch and hold it long
and then [Select text].
2
Drag or to select a range of
text to copy.
Selected text is highlighted in blue.
3
Tap .
After copying text is completed, a
message "Text copied to clipboard."
appears.
4
Touch and hold the entry field on
the pasting location, and tap
[PASTE].
Information
On some web pages, selecting characters may not
be available.
Adjusting Browser settings
1
On the Browser screen, tap and
[Settings] to select an item for the
Browser.
Back to the previous matched item
Go to next matched item
110
Mail/Web browser
Setting a home page
Set home page for opening new tab.
1
On the Browser screen, tap and
then [Settings]
u
[General]
u
[Set
homepage] and select a home
page setting option.
Operating links in web pages
1
Open the web page you want to
operate the links.
2
Tap a link.
The links get enclosed in a blue box
when selected.
If you touch and hold link, the menus,
"Open", "Open in new tab", "Save link",
"Copy link URL" and "Select text" appear.
When you touch and hold an image or
a link contained image, "Save image",
"View image" and "Set as wallpaper"
also appear.
Browser recognizes some phone
numbers that allow you to call the
phone number. Tap the phone number
to call.
When you download a file by "Save link"
from websites which require Basic
authentication or SSL session, the
downloading may be failed.
Operating links
111
Mail/Web browser
You can check history and store many
bookmarks on the terminal.
Bookmarking a web page
1
On the Browser screen, display the
web page you want to bookmark.
2
Tap and [Save to bookmarks].
3
Set label etc. and tap [OK].
You can set the following options.
Opening a bookmark
1
On the Browser screen, tap and
[Bookmarks].
2
Tap the bookmark you want to
open.
Touch and hold a bookmark to edit or
delete.
Checking browsing history
1
On the Browser screen, tap and
tap [Bookmarks]
u
[History] tab.
2
Tap the time you browsed the web
page, such as [Today], [Yesterday],
etc.
To open the web page, tap an item.
To check your most visited web pages,
tap [Most visited].
Information
On the Browser screen, touch and hold
x
to
check the history.
Clearing history
1
On the Browser screen, tap and
tap [Bookmarks]
u
[History] tab.
2
Touch and hold a history you want
to delete and tap [Remove from
history].
Information
To clear temporary internet files such as cache, on
the Browser screen, tap and [Settings], then from
the "Privacy & security", set each item.
Managing bookmarks and
history
Label
Set a name displayed to the bookmark.
Address
Set URL saved to the bookmark.
Account
When you set Google account etc., you
can select the account as a bookmark
saving location.
Add to
Add a shortcut of the bookmark on the
Home screen or create a folder.
112
Settings
Settings
1
From the Home screen, tap ,
then tap [Settings].
Setting menu
Information
Alternatively, from the Home screen, tap and
u
[Settings], or open the notification panel and
tap to display the Settings screen.
You can make settings related to networks
such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth function.
Using the Wi-Fi function, you can connect to
an access point for your home, company
network or public wireless LAN services to
use mail and Internet.
Even when Wi-Fi is on, packet communication
is available. However, while you connect Wi-Fi
network, Wi-Fi comes first.
When a Wi-Fi network is disconnected,
connection is automatically switched to a "LTE
(preferred)/WCDMA/GSM" network. Note that
packet communication fee applies for using
LTE/3G/GPRS net work .
Turn the Wi-Fi function to off when you do
not use Wi-Fi to cut battery power
consumption.
Before using Wi-Fi
To use Wi-Fi, turn on Wi-Fi and search
available Wi-Fi network, then connect it.
To access the Internet using Wi-Fi, connect to
Wi-Fi network in advance.
Information
Make sure to receive enough signal strength for
using Wi-Fi. The signal strength of the Wi-Fi network
varies by the location of the terminal. Moving closer
to the Wi-Fi router might enhance the signal
strength.
Viewing the setting menu
WIRELESS & NETWORKS
P. 1 1 2
DEVICE
P. 1 2 5
PERSONAL
P. 1 3 4
SYSTEM
P. 1 4 7
Wireless & networks
Wi-Fi
P. 1 1 2
Bluetooth
P.117, P.154
Data usage
P. 1 1 7
More... Airplane mode
P. 1 1 8
VPN
P. 1 1 9
Tethering & por table
hotspot
P. 1 2 0
Wi-Fi Direct
P. 1 2 2
Location-based Wi-Fi
P. 1 2 2
Mobile networks
P.122, P.220
Wi-Fi
113
Settings
Reception interference caused by
Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth devices and wireless LAN
(IEEE802.11b/g/n) devices use the same
frequency band (2.4GHz). If you use
Bluetooth devices near a wireless LAN
device, reception interference may occur or
the communications speed may lower.
Also, you may hear noise or have a
connection problem. Communication may
be interrupted or sound may be lost while
streaming data, etc. In these cases, do the
following:
Keep the terminal and Bluetooth device
to be connected wirelessly 10 or more
meters away from a wireless LAN device.
Within 10 meters, turn off the Bluetooth
device to be connected.
5GHz device cautions
The following channel numbers and
frequency bands are available in Japan.
5GHz wireless LAN device is prohibited to
use outdoor by Law.
Channel number (Ch) Frequency band
(MHz)
5.2GHz
band
36 5,180
38 5,190
40 5,200
44 5,220
46 5,230
48 5,240
5.3GHz
band
52 5,260
54 5,270
56 5,280
60 5,300
62 5,310
64 5,320
5.6GHz
band
100 5,500
102 5,510
104 5,520
108 5,540
110 5,550
112 5,560
116 5,580
118 5,590
120 5,600
124 5,620
126 5,630
128 5,640
132 5,660
134 5,670
136 5,680
140 5,700
Channel number (Ch) Frequency band
(MHz)
114
Settings
Turning on Wi-Fi
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap of Wi-Fi or drag it to the
right.
Information
It may take a few seconds before the Wi-Fi
connection is on.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Wi-Fi].
Available Wi-Fi networks are displayed.
The available networks may be open or
secured. This is indicated by or
next to the Wi-Fi network name.
2
Select Wi-Fi network you want to
connect, tap [Connect].
If you are trying to connect to a
protected Wi-Fi network, you are asked
to enter the security key for that Wi-Fi
network before you can connect to it.
Information
The next time you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the
security key is saved in the terminal.
If you enter a wrong password (security key) when
selecting an access point to connect, any of the
following appears.
-Saved, Secured with WEP
- Avoided poor Internet connection
*
- Authentication problem
- Limited connectivity
* It may take 5 minutes or more to display the
message after [Connect] is tapped.
Check a password (security key).
When any above message appears even if you enter
a correct password (security key), the correct IP
address may not have been acquired. Check the
signal status and reconnect.
To connect Wi-Fi network with WPS compatible
device, on the Settings menu screen (P.112), tap [Wi-
Fi] and select a Wi-Fi network to connect and mark
[Show advanced options]. Set appeared WPS item to
"Push button", tap [Connect] and then push WPS
button on the WPS compatible device.
115
Settings
Wi-Fi network status icons on status
bar
The following icons appear according to the
Wi-Fi network connection status.
* Without connected to Wi-Fi network, you need to set
Wi-Fi Network notification to on beforehand. (P.115)
Disconnecting a Wi-Fi network
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Wi-Fi].
2
Tap the Wi-Fi network that you are
currently connected to.
3
Tap [Forget network].
Wi-Fi network status
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network
or when there are Wi-Fi networks available in
your vicinity, you can see the status of these
Wi-Fi networks. You can also set the terminal
to notify you when an unsecured Wi-Fi
network is detected.
Setting the Wi-Fi network notification
to ON
1
Confirm Wi-Fi is ON and from the
Settings screen (P.112), tap [Wi-Fi].
2
Tap and [Advanced].
3
Mark [Network notification]
checkbox.
Scanning for Wi-Fi networks
manually
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Wi-Fi].
2
Tap [Scan].
Scanning Wi-Fi networks starts.
3
Tap a Wi-Fi network in the list to
connect to it.
Adding a Wi-Fi network manually
You need to turn on the Wi-Fi setting
beforehand. (P.114)
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Wi-Fi].
2
Tap [Add network].
3
Enter a network SSID of the Wi-Fi
network you want to add.
Appears when connected to Wi-Fi network.
Appears when communicating via Wi-Fi
network.
Appears when connected to Wi-Fi network
using Auto IP function.
Appears when any open network within the
service area is detected.
*
116
Settings
4
Tap [Security] field and tap a
security type of the Wi-Fi network
you want to add.
4 options, "None", "WEP", "WPA/WPA2
PSK", or "802.1x EAP", appear.
5
If required, enter security
information for the Wi-Fi network
you want to add.
6
Tap [Save].
Viewing detailed information on a
connected Wi-Fi network
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Wi-Fi].
2
Tap the Wi-Fi network that you are
currently connected to.
The detailed network information is
displayed.
Information
From the Settings screen (P.112), tap [Wi-Fi] and ,
then tap [Advanced] to enable/disable Auto IP
support or check "MAC address" and "IP address".
Wi-Fi sleep policy
By changing Wi-Fi sleep policy, you can
choose to disable the Wi-Fi function in the
terminal when the screen backlight turns off.
You can also set the terminal to always turn
on the Wi-Fi function or to turn it on when
the terminal is charged.
Information
When a Wi-Fi network is disconnected, connection is
automatically switched to a LTE/3G/GPRS network.
Adding a Wi-Fi sleep policy
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Wi-Fi].
2
Tap .
3
Tap [Advanced].
4
Tap [Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep].
5
Tap any of [Always]/[Only when
plugged in]/[Never (increases data
usage)].
117
Settings
Connect Bluetooth device wirelessly using
Bluetooth function. For Bluetooth
communication, see "Using Bluetooth
function" (P.154).
Enable/Disable data communication or set
data usage limit.
Information
You can check communication volume for each
application. For some applications, the settings can
be displayed.
Turning on data communication
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Data usage].
2
Tap of Mobile data or drag
it to the right.
3
Read the note and tap [Yes].
Setting data usage limit
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Data usage].
2
Tap [Set mobile data limit] and
read the notes, and then tap [OK].
[Set mobile data limit] is marked.
Information
Note that data communication will be disabled
when data usage volume reaches to the limit.
Change the setting value for data usage limit and the
value for alert by dragging the right end of each bar
in the graph.
Setting Data usage cycle
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Data usage].
2
Tap a period set in "Data usage
cycle"/[Change cycle...].
When [Change cycle...] is tapped, select
reset data and tap [Set].
Bluetooth
Data usage
118
Settings
Permitting data roaming
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Data usage].
2
Tap and then [Data roaming],
read the notes and then tap [OK].
[Data roaming] checkbox is marked.
Restricting background data
You need to set restricting mobile data
beforehand. (P.117)
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Data usage].
2
Tap and [Restrict background
data], then read the notes and
then tap [OK].
[Restrict background data] checkbox is
marked.
Displaying Wi-Fi usage status
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Data usage].
2
Tap and mark [Show Wi-Fi
usage].
"Wi-Fi" tab is displayed and tap it to
check Wi-Fi usage condition.
In this mode, the functions of using radio
wave transmissions such as calling, accessing
to the Internet (including sending/receiving
mails), etc. are disabled. It is useful when you
want to operate the terminal with no
interruption of incoming calls or mails.
Turning on Airplane mode
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [More...].
2
Mark [Airplane mode] checkbox.
When you unmark [Airplane mode]
checkbox, the Airplane mode turns off.
Information
You can also switch on/off by pressing and holding
p
for over a second and then [Airplane mode] in
the pop-up screen.
Even if Airplane mode is on, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
function can be turned on.
Airplane mode
119
Settings
Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a technology
to connect to the information in a protected
local network from another network.
Generally, VPNs are provided to companies,
schools and other facilities. A user can access
to the information in the local network from
outside of the premises.
To set up a VPN access from the terminal, you
need to retrieve the information related to
security from your network administrator. For
details, refer to http://www.sonymobile.co.jp/
support/ (in Japanese only).
Information
If you set sp-mode as an ISP, you cannot use PPTP.
Adding a VPN
Set the unlock method for the screen lock in
advance. For details, refer to "Setting screen
unlock method" (P.143).
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [More...]
u
[VPN].
2
Tap [Add VPN network].
3
When an editing screen is
displayed, follow the instruction of
the network administrator to set
required items of VPN settings.
4
Tap [Save].
Information
Added VPNs can be edited or deleted.
To edit VPNs, touch and hold a desired VPN, then tap
[Edit network]. Change the VPN settings as required
and tap [Save].
To delete, touch and hold a VPN to be removed, then
tap [Delete network].
Connecting to a VPN
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [More...]
u
[VPN].
2
Tap a VPN to connect to.
3
If the dialog box appears, enter the
desired authentication
information and tap [Connect].
When you are connected to a VPN,
appears in the status bar. When you are
disconnected, the notification
indicating to return to the VPN setting
screen appears, so that you can
reconnect to.
Disconnecting a VPN
1
Open the Notification panel, and
tap the VPN connecting
notification.
2
Tap [Disconnect].
Connecting to a VPN (Virtual
Private Network)
120
Settings
Tethering stands for using mobile devices
such as smartphone as modem to allow USB
compatible devices or wireless LAN devices
to access the Internet.
Information
Packet communication charge when using tethering
varies depending on the charging plan you use.
Subscription of packet flat-rate service is highly
recommended.
For details on usage charge, etc., refer to
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/ .
For details on tethering, from the Settings screen
(P.112), tap [More...]
u
[Tethering & portable
hotspot]
u
[Help] to refer.
Setting USB tethering
Connecting the terminal to a USB compatible
PC with microUSB cable, and using the
terminal as a modem, you can connect the
PC to the Internet.
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [More...]
u
Tap [Tethering &
portable hotspot].
2
Connect the terminal to a PC using
a microUSB cable (P.29).
When you connect microUSB cable for
the first time, the driver software for the
terminal is installed to a PC. Wait for a
while until installation is completed.
After completion, if a confirmation
screen for installation of PC Companion
software appears, tap [Skip].
3
Tap [USB tethering].
4
Confirm details of the cautions
displayed, tap [OK].
[USB tethering] is marked.
Information
System requirements (OS) for USB tethering are as
follows.
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Microsoft Windows Vista
- Microsoft Windows XP
*
-Linux
* For Microsoft Windows XP, installation of PC
Companion is required.
Using tethering function
121
Settings
Setting up a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
You can use the terminal as a Wi-Fi access
point to connect up to 10 wireless LAN
devices to the Internet simultaneously.
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [More...]
u
[Tethering &
portable hotspot].
2
Tap [Configure Wi-Fi hotspot].
3
Enter a network SSID of the Wi-Fi
access point to set.
By default, "Xperia AX SO-01E_XXXX" is
set.
4
Tap [Security] field and tap a
security type of Wi-Fi access point
to set.
"None", "WPA PSK" and "WPA2 PSK"
appear.
5
Enter security information of the
Wi-Fi access point to set as
required.
6
Tap [Save].
Information
By default, the password is set at random. You can
change the password as desired.
Setting Wi-Fi tethering
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [More...]
u
[Tethering &
portable hotspot].
2
Tap [Portable Wi-Fi hotspot].
3
Confirm details of the cautions
displayed, tap [OK].
[Portable Wi-Fi hotspot] is marked.
Information
If USB tethering starts while connecting to Wi-Fi
network, Wi-Fi network is disconnected and
automatically connected when Wi-Fi tethering ends.
Alternatively, when the terminal and DLNA device
are connected via Wi-Fi network, starting/ending Wi-
Fi tethering affects Wi-Fi connection.
USB tethering and Wi-Fi tethering can be used at the
same time.
122
Settings
You can connect among the devices
compatible with Wi-Fi Direct via Wi-Fi even
without configuring access point.
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [More...]
u
[Wi-Fi Direct].
When the Wi-Fi setting is on, the note
appears. Read the note and tap [OK].
[Wi-Fi Direct] is marked.
Information
To use the Wi-Fi Direct function, you need an
application that is compatible with Wi-Fi Direction
function. The function is available when you install a
compatible application.
Connect to Wi-Fi within only neighboring
place you registered to reduce the battery
power consumption.
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [More...]
u
[Location-based Wi-
Fi].
2
Tap of Location-based Wi-
Fi or drag it to the right.
When Wi-Fi network is not registered,
tap [Set up Wi-Fi] to connect to Wi-Fi.
(P.114)
An access point for connecting to the
Internet (sp-mode, mopera U) is already
registered. You can add or change it if
necessary.
By default, sp-mode (P.124) is set for the usual
access point.
Checking the access point you use
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [More...]
u
[Mobile
networks]
u
[Access Point Names].
Available access points (APN) appear.
It is recommended that you use the
displayed access point without editing.
Information
If you have several available connections, a marked
radio button to the right indicates the active network
connection.
Using Wi-Fi Direct function
Using Location-based Wi-Fi
Setting an access point
123
Settings
Setting an access point additionally
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [More...]
u
[Mobile
networks]
u
[Access Point Names].
2
Tap .
3
Tap [New APN].
4
Tap [Name], enter a name and tap
[OK].
5
Tap [APN] and enter the access
point name and tap [OK].
6
Tap and enter all other
information required by your
network operator.
7
Tap and [Save].
Information
Do not change the MCC/MNC. If you change MCC/
MNC to other than the default value (440/10), the
settings do not appear on the APNs screen. When
the MCC/MNC settings do not appear on the APNs
screen, tap to make APN settings with [Reset to
default] or [New APN] again.
Note that, when using the prediction conversion by
one-byte alphabet entry mode (English mode) with
mark in [Auto space] (P.55) on Japanese keyboard
settings screen, spaces may be entered automatically
when the prediction option is confirmed. In this case,
delete spaces.
Using block access point change
function
Set to prevent changing access point
automatically.
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [More...]
u
[Mobile networks].
2
Mark [Block access point change]
checkbox.
Information
This function is enabled by default. If disabled, access
point is changed automatically and charges may
apply unexpectedly.
If you install an application, some applications may
not be operated correctly when this function is
enabled.
124
Settings
By initializing an access point, the default
state is restored.
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [More...]
u
[Mobile
networks]
u
[Access Point Names].
2
Tap and tap [Reset to default].
sp-mode is ISP for NTT DOCOMO
smartphone. In addition to accessing
Internet, you can use the mail service using
the same address as imode mail
(@docomo.ne.jp), etc. sp-mode is a service
requiring subscription. For details on sp-
mode, refer to NTT DOCOMO website.
mopera U is ISP of NTT DOCOMO's Internet
connection. If you have subscribed to
mopera U, you can use Internet after making
the simple settings. mopera U is a service
requiring subscription.
Setting mopera U
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [More...]
u
[Mobile
networks]
u
[Access Point Names].
2
Mark [mopera U]/[mopera U
設定
(mopera U settings)] radio button.
Return to the Home screen and open
the Browser. You can enjoy the nice
Internet access.
Information
"mopera U
設定
(mopera U settings)" is an access
point for setting mopera U. When you use the access
point for setting mopera U, packet communication
charges for setting do not apply. Note that you can
set only the initial setting screen or the change
setting screen. For details on mopera U settings, refer
to mopera U website.
Initializing an access point
sp-mode
mopera U
125
Settings
You can use the network services and search
for available networks. For Call settings, see
"Call settings" (P.84).
Set ringtones, operation sound, vibrator, etc.
Adjusting each sound volume
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Sound]
u
[Volumes].
Adjust the volume of following items.
- Music, video, games, & other media
- Ringtone & notifications
-Alarms
2
Drag the slider left or right to
adjust the level.
Drag the slider to the left for volume
down, or to the right for volume up.
3
Tap [OK].
Information
Even if alarm volume is set in Volumes, alarm volume
is enabled by "Alarm volume" set in "Alarm & clock"
(P.210).
Adjusting the ringtone volume with
the volume key
1
From the Home screen, press up or
down of
m
.
The volume adjustment bar appears,
you can adjust the volume up or down.
Information
You can also press
m
or
p
to mute the
ringtone for an incoming call.
Device
Call settings
Sound
xLOUD
Set audio playback level
enhancement technology
("xLOUD") to enjoy powerful
sounds with the built-in speaker
when playing WALKMAN, YouTube,
Album, etc.
Volumes
P. 1 2 5
Silent mode
P. 1 2 6
Phone ringtone
P. 1 2 6
Default
notification
P. 1 2 6
Vibrate on ring
P. 1 2 6
Dial pad touch
tones
P. 1 2 6
Touch sounds
P. 1 2 6
Screen lock
sound
Set whether to emit sound for
unlocking the screen lock.
Vibrate on touch
Set whether to vibrate the terminal
for some operations such as
specified software key operation.
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Settings
Setting Silent mode
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Sound]
u
[Silent mode].
2
Tap any of [Off]/[Vibrate]/[Mute].
Information
You can also set the Silent mode by pressing and
holding
p
for over a second and then tap /
in the pop-up screen. Set Mute (ringtone volume
0) by tapping or set Vibration by tapping .
Setting the phone to Silent mode does not mute
sounds for shutter, playback of video or music, alarm,
etc. Note that volume up for "Ringtone &
notifications" in Volumes (P.125) cancels Silent mode.
Setting a ringtone
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Sound]
u
[Phone ringtone].
2
Select a ringtone and tap [Done].
Information
You can set voice file in ".wav", ".m4a" or in other
format which is transferred from Media Go (P.154) or
downloaded from the Internet as a ringtone.
To set a ringtone other than the ones stored by
default, tap .
Selecting a notification ringtone
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Sound]
u
[Default
notification].
2
Select a ringtone and tap [Done].
Information
To set a notification other than the ones stored by
default, tap .
Setting vibration when receiving a
call
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Sound]
u
Mark [Vibrate on
ring].
Ringtone sounds and the terminal
vibrates when there is an incoming call.
Setting touch tones to ON
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Sound].
2
Mark [Dial pad touch tones] and
[Touch sounds].
If you unmarked them, any operation
tone does not sound when you touch
or tap.
127
Settings
Information
"Dial pad touch tones" is a sound for operations on
the dial pad. "Touch sounds" is a sound for selecting
menu.
To set the key sound of software keyboard, select a
type of software keyboard (P.53) to set.
Set brightness, orientation of the screen, etc.
* Setting Mobile BRAVIA Engine improves image
quality when using Xperia
application.
Adjusting the screen brightness
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Display]
u
[Brightness].
2
Drag the slider to the right or left.
Drag the slider to the left for dimmer
screen, or to the right for brighter
screen.
3
Tap [OK].
Information
Mark [Adapt to lighting conditions] to adjust
brightness automatically according to the ambient
brightness with reference to the manually set
brightness.
Adjusting the idle time before the
screen turns off
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Display]
u
[Sleep].
2
Select a time option before the
screen back light turns off.
Information
To turn the screen back light off immediately, press
p
.
Display
Mobile BRAVIA
Engine
To view photos or movies
colorfully and beautifully, set
image quality improving
procedure (Mobile BRAVIA
Engine). It adjusts contrast,
color shade, etc.
*
Brightness
P. 1 2 7
Wallpaper
P. 6 3
Auto-rotate screen
P. 3 8
Sleep
P. 1 2 7
Font size
Set font size.
Theme
Set a background for the
Home screen, Settings screen,
etc.
Lock screen settings
P. 1 2 8
128
Settings
Setting information displayed on the
unlock screen
Yon can set information displayed on the
unlock screen (P.31). To display information,
set unlocking method of the screen lock to
"Slide".
1
From the Settings screen (P.112),
tap [Display]
u
[Lock screen
settings].
Displaying notification
Mark [Missed calls]/[New sp-mode mails]/
[New messages]/[New emails]/[Calendar
events].
By default, "Missed calls", "New sp-
mode mails" and "New messages" are
marked.
When you log in to Facebook and set
"Facebook inside Xperia
" (P.137),
"Facebook notifications" checkbox
appears. Mark the checkbox to display a
notification information for new
message of Facebook on the unlock
screen. (Notifications such as "Friend
Requests", "Event Invitation", etc. are not
displayed.)
Hiding detailed information on
notification
Mark [Privacy] checkbox.
Notification and a number of messages,
calls, etc. are displayed while
information on the other party or
message contents are not displayed.
Changing shortcuts of applications
Tap [Application shortcuts]
u
[Add new
shortcut]/[Contacts]/[Messaging]/
[Search] and select the application you
want to change.
By default, "Contacts", "Messaging" and
"Search" are set, which can be
customized.
Flick right around date and time
displayed on the unlock screen to
display a shortcut for the preset
application, or flick left to display
WALKMAN widget. You can activate the
application or play music without
unlocking screen lock. You cannot
replace the WALKMAN widget.
Changing wallpaper
Tap [Wallpaper]
u
[Xperia
wallpapers]/
[Album].
For setting procedure, see Step 2 (P.63)
in "Changing wallpaper".
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Settings
Displaying Machi-chara
Mark [Machi-chara] and tap [OK].
Set "Machi-chara" widget on the Home
screen in advance. For setting
procedure, see "Adding a widget to the
Home screen" (P.62).
If [Machi-chara] is marked, three
checkboxes or less can be marked for
Notification (P.128).
Check memory volume of the phone
memory, internal storage, microSD card, and
USB storage. And you can delete data in the
internal storage, microSD card and USB
storage and format.
USB storage is an external memory such as a
microSD card connected to the terminal
using commercially available reader/writer
cable.
Storage
PHONE MEMORY
Total space
Check the phone memory for apps,
available space, etc.
INTERNAL STORAGE
Total space
Check memory space for Apps,
Pictures, videos, Audio (music,
ringtones, podcasts, etc.) and
available space.
Clear internal
storage
P. 1 3 0
SD CARD
Total space
Check available memory space etc.
of microSD card.
Unmount SD
card
*
Cancel connection of microSD card
to remove it safely.
Mount SD card
*
Have microSD card recognized.
Erase SD card
P. 1 3 0
USB STORAGE
Total space
Check available memory space of
USB storage.

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