Sony PM-0510 850/900/1800/1900 GPRS / EDGE / UMTS FDD1&8 / HSPA mobile phone with Bluetooth, WLAN 802.11bgn and GPS/A-GPS support User Manual Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB

Sony Mobile Communications Inc 850/900/1800/1900 GPRS / EDGE / UMTS FDD1&8 / HSPA mobile phone with Bluetooth, WLAN 802.11bgn and GPS/A-GPS support Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB

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User Manual

User guideXperia™ EC1505/C1504
ContentsImportant information.....................................................................6Android™ – what and why?...........................................................7Getting started...............................................................................8Assembly...........................................................................................8Turning the phone on and off .........................................................10Setup guide......................................................................................10Screen lock......................................................................................11Accounts and services.....................................................................11Getting to know your phone.........................................................12Phone overview................................................................................12Using the keys.................................................................................13Battery..............................................................................................13Using the touchscreen.....................................................................16Home screen....................................................................................18Accessing and using applications...................................................20Status and notifications...................................................................22Phone settings menu.......................................................................24Typing text.......................................................................................24Keyboard and Phonepad settings...................................................27Customising your phone..................................................................28Memory............................................................................................31Using a headset with your phone....................................................32Internet and messaging settings......................................................32Controlling data usage.....................................................................33Mobile network settings...................................................................34Calling..........................................................................................36Emergency calls...............................................................................36Call handling....................................................................................36Voicemail..........................................................................................38Multiple calls....................................................................................38Conference calls..............................................................................38Call settings.....................................................................................39Contacts ......................................................................................41Transferring contacts to your new phone........................................41Contacts screen overview...............................................................43Managing your contacts..................................................................43Communicating with your contacts.................................................45Sharing your contacts......................................................................45Backing up contacts........................................................................462This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Messaging....................................................................................47Using text and multimedia messaging.............................................47Text and multimedia message options............................................48Email.............................................................................................49Using email......................................................................................49Using email accounts.......................................................................52Gmail™ and other Google™ services ............................................52Google Talk™ ..............................................................................54Getting started with Google Play™..............................................55Downloading from Google Play™....................................................55Clearing your application data.........................................................55Permissions......................................................................................56Installing applications not from Google Play™ ...............................56PlayNow™ service.......................................................................57Before you download content..........................................................57Downloading from the PlayNow™ service......................................57Getting organised.........................................................................58Calendar...........................................................................................58Alarm clock......................................................................................58Scanning with the NeoReader™ application...............................61NeoReader™ application menu overview.......................................61Synchronising data on your phone..............................................62Synchronising with Google™..........................................................62Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts..........62Synchronising with Facebook™......................................................63Connecting to wireless networks.................................................65Before using Wi-Fi® ........................................................................65Advanced Wi-Fi® settings ..............................................................66Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection................................66Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................67Web browser................................................................................69Browsing the web............................................................................69Navigating web pages.....................................................................69Managing bookmarks......................................................................70Managing text and images..............................................................71Multiple windows.............................................................................72Downloading from the web..............................................................72Browser settings..............................................................................73Music............................................................................................75Protecting your hearing....................................................................75Copying media files to your memory card ......................................753This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using the WALKMAN player ...........................................................75Identifying music using TrackID technology................................81Using TrackID™ technology results................................................81Using the FM radio.......................................................................83FM radio overview............................................................................83Moving between radio channels......................................................83Using your favourite radio channels................................................84Making a new search for radio channels.........................................84Switching between the speaker and the handsfree.........................84Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........................................84Taking photos and recording videos............................................85Camera controls overview...............................................................85Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................86Using still camera settings...............................................................86Tips on using the camera.................................................................88Using the video camera...................................................................88Viewing photos and videos in Album...........................................91Album tab overview.........................................................................91Viewing photos and videos saved in the phone .............................91Viewing your photos on a map........................................................94Viewing your online albums.............................................................96Playing video content in Movies..................................................97Bluetooth™ wireless technology.................................................98Naming your phone.........................................................................98Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device.........................................98Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology...........99Connecting your phone to a computer......................................101Transferring and handling content using a USB cable..................101Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®...............101PC Companion...............................................................................102Media Go™ ...................................................................................102Using location services to find your position.............................104Using GPS.....................................................................................104Google Maps™..............................................................................104Using Google Maps™ to get directions.........................................105Backing up and restoring...........................................................106Types of content you can back up................................................106Locking and protecting your phone...........................................107IMEI number...................................................................................107SIM card protection.......................................................................107Setting a screen lock.....................................................................1084This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Updating your phone.................................................................110Updating your phone wirelessly.....................................................110Updating your phone using a USB cable connection....................110Phone settings overview............................................................112Status and notification icons overview......................................114Status icons...................................................................................114Notification icons...........................................................................114Application overview..................................................................116User support..............................................................................118Troubleshooting.........................................................................119My phone is not working as expected...........................................119Resetting the phone.......................................................................119I cannot charge the phone.............................................................119No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging....119The battery performance is low.....................................................119The phone does not recognise my wired headset.........................119I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer,when using a USB cable................................................................120I cannot use Internet-based services.............................................120Error messages..............................................................................120Recycling your phone................................................................121Legal information........................................................................122Index...........................................................................................1235This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Important informationPlease read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone.Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in allcountries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation,this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number, 112. Please contact your networkoperator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature andwhether additional access or usage fees apply.Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require accessto the Internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to theInternet from your phone. Contact your wireless service provider for moreinformation.6This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Android™ – what and why?Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phonescan perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise themto your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhanceexisting applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™ you can download arange of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can alsointegrate applications on your Android™ phone with other applications and withonline services that you use. For example, you can back up your phone contacts,access your different email accounts and calendars from one place, keep track ofyour appointments, and engage in social networking.Android™ phones are constantly evolving. When a new software version is availableand your phone supports this new software, you can update your phone to get newfeatures and the latest improvements.Your Android™ phone is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of theprovided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when youfirst start your phone. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features inAndroid™.New software releases may not be compatible with all phones.7This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting startedAssemblyTo remove the battery cover•Using your thumbs, slide the battery cover off the phone.To insert a memory card•Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card with the gold-colouredcontacts facing down.To remove the memory card121Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage >Unmount SD card.2Remove the battery cover.3Press down the plastic clip that holds the memory card in place. While keepingthe clip pressed, use a fingernail to slide out the memory card.8This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To insert the SIM cardDo not insert an incompatible SIM card in the SIM card slot. Doing so could permanentlydamage your SIM card or your phone.•Remove the battery cover, then insert the SIM card into its slot with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.To remove the SIM card1Remove the battery cover.2Place the tip of your finger on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot.To insert the battery1Remove the battery cover.2Insert the battery with the battery usage labels facing up and the connectorsfacing each other.To remove the battery1Remove the battery cover.2Place the tip of your finger into the opening on the bottom side of the batteryand lift up the battery.9This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To attach the battery cover1Place the cover over the back of the phone, then fit it into the slots.2Slide the cover downwards.Turning the phone on and offTo turn on the phone1Press and hold down the power key on the right side of the phone until thephone vibrates.2If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.3To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen.4Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK.5Wait a while for the phone to start.Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it laterfrom the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .To turn off the phone1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.2In the options menu, tap Power off.3Tap OK.It may take a while for the phone to shut down.Setup guideThe first time you start your phone, a setup guide opens to explain basic phonefunctions and help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure thephone to your specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from theApplication screen.10This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To access the setup guide manually1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Setup guide.Screen lockWhen your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens tosave battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions onthe touch screen when you are not using it.To activate the screen•Briefly press the power key .To unlock the screen•Drag to the right across the screen.To lock the screen manually•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .Accounts and servicesSign in to your online service accounts from your phone and benefit from a range ofservices. Combine services and get even more out of them. For example, collectcontacts from your Google™ and Facebook™ accounts and integrate them into yourphonebook, so you have everything in one place.You can sign up to online services from your phone as well as from a computer.When you sign up for the first time, an account is created with your user name,password, settings and personal information. The next time you sign in, you get apersonalised view.Google™ accountHaving a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services withyour Android phone. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™application in your phone, to chat with friends using Google Talk™, to synchroniseyour phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications andgames, music, movies and books from Google Play™.Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® accountSynchronise your phone with your corporate Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®account. This way, you keep your work email, contacts and calendar events with youat all times.Facebook™ accountFacebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family andcolleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your phone so that youcan stay in touch from anywhere.SyncML™ accountSynchronise your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™. View and managecontacts, calendar events and bookmarks from your phone just as easily as youwould from a computer.11This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting to know your phonePhone overview211789104561 3 121715141613 12This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1. Proximity sensor2. Ear speaker3. Notification light4. Volume/Zoom key5. Power key6. Camera key7. Menu key8. Microphone9. Home key10. Back key11. Touchscreen12. Camera lens13. Second microphone14. Headset jack (CTIA standard)15. Port for charger/USB cable16. Strap hole17. SpeakerUsing the keysBack•Go back to the previous screen•Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panelHome•Go to the Home screen•Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applicationsMenu•Open a list of options available in the current screen or applicationBatteryCharging the batteryYour phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. It may take a fewminutes before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect thephone charger cable to a power source, such as a USB port or a phone charger. Youcan still use your phone while it is charging. Charging the phone over a long period oftime, for example, overnight, does not damage the battery or the phone.The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after acertain time when the phone charger is connected. This is to extend battery life and may resultin the charge status showing a level below 100 percent.13This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To charge the phone1Plug the phone charger into a power outlet.2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of acomputer).3Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, withthe USB symbol facing down. The battery status LED lights up when chargingstarts.4When the battery status LED is green, the phone is fully charged. Disconnectthe USB cable from your phone by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure notto bend the connector when removing the cable from the phone.If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the LED lights upafter you connect the phone charger cable to a power source.Battery LED statusGreen The battery is fully chargedFlashing red The battery level is lowOrange The battery is charging. The battery level is between low and fullTo check the battery level1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.Improving battery performanceThe following tips can help you improve battery performance:•Charge your phone often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.•Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using theInternet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks.This setting does not prevent your phone from transmitting data over other wirelessnetworks.•Turn off GPS, Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® when you don't need these features. You canturn them on and off more easily by adding the Quick settings widget to your Homescreen. You do not need to turn off 3G.14This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
•Use the Power Saver feature to reduce battery consumption. You can select thepower saving mode that best suits the way you use your phone. You can alsocustomise the settings of each power saving mode.•Set your synchronisation applications (used to synchronise your email, calendar andcontacts) to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise automatically, butincrease the synchronisation intervals.•Check the battery usage menu in the phone to see which applications use the mostpower. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streamingapplications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from GooglePlay™ may also consume more power.•Close and exit applications that you are not using.•Lower the screen display brightness level.•Turn off your phone or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area withno network coverage. Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for availablenetworks, and this consumes power.•Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demandless battery power than the phone's loudspeakers.•Keep your phone in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the timeduring which the phone is connected to the network and is not being used.•Disable any live wallpaper.•Go to www.sonymobile.com to get the latest battery performance tips for your phonemodel.To access the battery usage menu1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Battery to see which installed applications consumethe most battery power.To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen1From your Home screen, press .2Tap Add > Widgets > Tools.3Flick left to find and select the Data traffic widget. You can now turn on and offyour data connection more easily.To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen1From your Home screen, press .2Tap Add > Widgets > Tools.3Select the Quick settings widget.Reducing battery consumption with Power SaverUse pre-set power saving modes to manage power consuming applications andreduce battery consumption. With Power Saver, you can also customise the settingswithin each power saving mode to the way you use your phone.To activate a power saving mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Power Saver.3Tap the icon next to the power saving mode that you want to activate.To deactivate a power saving mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Power Saver.3Tap the illuminated icon next to the active power saving mode to turn it off.To change the settings for a power saving mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Power Saver.3To open the settings menu, tap the name of a power saving mode.4Mark the features that you want to turn off to save power.5Tap Done.15This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To display power saver notifications1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Power Saver.3Tap .4Mark the Status bar checkbox.Using the touchscreenA protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen of your phone when you buy it.You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, thetouchscreen might not function properly.When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens tosave battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions onthe touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protectyour subscription and make sure only you can access your phone content.Your phone screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked orshattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive todrops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warrantyservice.To open or highlight an item•Tap the item.To mark or unmark options•Tap the relevant checkbox or list option.Marked checkboxUnmarked checkboxMarked list optionUnmarked list optionZoomingThe zoom options available depend on the application you are using.To zoom•When available, tap or to zoom in or out.You may have to drag the screen (in any direction) to make the zoom icons appear.To zoom with two fingers16This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
•Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out)or spread them apart (to zoom in).Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the web.ScrollingScroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you canalso scroll to the sides.Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.To scroll•Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen.To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.17This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To flick•To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on thescreen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you canstop it immediately by tapping the screen.SensorsYour phone has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detectsthe ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. Theproximity sensor turns the touch screen off when your face touches the screen. Thisprevents you from unintentionally activating phone functions when you are engagedin a call.Home screenYour phone Home screen is the equivalent of the desktop on a computer. It's yourgateway to the main features in your phone. You can customise your Home screenwith widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper and other items.The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need toflick left or right to view content in one of the screen's four extensions. showswhich part of the Home screen you are in.The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quickaccess.To go to the Home screen•Press .18This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To browse the Home screen•Flick right or left.To share an item from your Home screen1Press to open your Home screen.2Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag theitem to .3Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applicationsand widgets you like with your friends so they can download and use them.WidgetsWidgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. Forexample, the Music player widget allows you to start playing music directly.Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrinkthem to save space on your Home screen.To add a widget to the Home screen1From your Home screen, press .2Tap Add > Widgets.3Tap a widget.To resize a widget1Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then releasethe widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget,then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.2Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.3To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.To get an overview of all widgets on your Home screen•Pinch on any area of your Home screen. All widgets from different parts of yourHome screen are now displayed in one view.When all Home screen widgets are combined in one view, tap on any widget to go to the partof the Home screen containing that widget.Timescape™ Feed widgetThe Timescape™ Feed widget shows all your most recent Timescape™ events inone view. You can flick up or down within the widget to view the full content of everyevent. You can also tap an event to view its content in fullscreen format or react to itusing comments, likes and retweets.Timescape™ Friends widgetThe Timescape™ Friends widget notifies you of the latest social networking activitiesrelated to you and your friends. You can view all activities and communicate withyour friends using comments, likes and retweets.Timescape™ Share widgetShare your status through one of the services that you have logged into from yourphone. For example, you can post updates on Facebook™ or Twitter™.Rearranging your Home screenCustomise the appearance of your Home screen and change the features that youcan access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, createfolders, and add shortcuts to contacts.To open the options menu of your Home screenYou can open the Home screen options menu in two ways:19This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
•From your Home screen, press .•Touch and hold on any part of your Home screen.To add a shortcut to the Home screen1From your Home screen, press .2Tap Add > Shortcuts.3Find and select a shortcut.Add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and holding theapplication.To move an item on the Home screen1Press to open your Home screen.2Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag theitem to the new location.To delete an item from the Home screen•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag theitem to .To add a folder to the Home screen1From your Home screen, press .2Tap Add > Folder.3Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.Drag and drop an item on top of another item on your Home screen to create a folderautomatically.To add items to a folder•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag theitem to the folder.To rename a folder1Tap the folder to open it.2Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.Changing the background of your Home screenAdapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.To change your Home screen wallpaper1From your Home screen, press .2Tap Wallpaper, then select a wallpaper.You can use a photo you have taken, or an animation. Go to Google Play™ and other sourcesto download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours of the day.To set a theme1From your Home screen, press .2Tap Theme, then select a theme.When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.Accessing and using applicationsOpen applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Applicationscreen.20This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Application screenThe Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains theapplications that come installed with your phone as well as the applications youdownload.The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flickleft and right to view all content.To open the Application screen•From your Home screen, tap .To browse the Application screen•Open the Application screen, then flick right or left.To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen1From your Home screen, tap .2Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then dragit to the desired location.To share an application from your Application screen1From your Home screen, tap .2Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then dragthe item to .3Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applicationsyou like with your friends so they can download and use them.Opening and closing applicationsTo open an application•From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.To close an application•Press .Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications maycontinue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application,you can continue where you left off. Remember that some applications may cause dataconnection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networkingservices.Recently used applications windowYou can view and access recently used applications from this window.To open the recently used applications window•Press and hold down .Application menuYou can open a menu at any time when you are using an application by pressing the key on your phone. The menu will look different depending on which applicationyou are using.21This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To open a menu in an application•While using the application, press .A menu is not available in all applications.Rearranging your Application screenMove the applications around on the Application screen according to yourpreferences.To arrange applications on the Application screen1From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.2Tap and select an option.To move an application on the Application screen1Open the Application screen, then tap .2Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag theitem to the new location.3Tap to exit edit mode.You can only move your applications when is selected.To uninstall an application from the Application screen1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap . All uninstallable applications are marked with a icon.3Tap the application you want to uninstall, then tap OK.Status and notificationsThe status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your phone. To theleft you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For example, newmessage and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signalstrength, battery status, and other information.A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications.For example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call.The notification light may not work when the battery level is low.22This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Checking notifications and ongoing activitiesYou can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get moreinformation. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view acalendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background,such as the music player.To open the Notification panel•Drag the status bar downwards.To close the Notification panel•Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards.To open a running application from the Notification panel•Tap the icon for the running application to open it.To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel1Drag the status bar downwards.2Tap .To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel•Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.23This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel•Tap .Phone settings menuView and change your phone settings from the Settings menu.To access the phone settings1From the Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings.Typing textOn-screen keyboardTap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Someapplications open the on-screen keyboard automatically. You can also open thiskeyboard by touching a text field.Using the on-screen keyboard12:453G.,51674321Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to accessextra characters in the language.2 Close the on-screen keyboard view3 Display numbers and symbols. Touch and hold to display smileys.4 Enter a space5 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changesthe writing language when more than one input language is selected.6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input7 Delete a character before the cursorAll illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actualphone.To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text•Tap a text entry field.To hide the on-screen keyboard•When the on-screen keyboard is open, press .To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation•When you enter text, turn the phone sideways.For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by theapplication you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic.24This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To enter text using the on-screen keyboard1To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.2To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character toget a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter"é", touch and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping yourfinger pressed on the keyboard, drag to and select "é".To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters•Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa.To turn on the caps lock•Before you type a word, tap or until appears.To enter numbers or symbols•When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears.Tap to view more options.To enter common punctuation marks1When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.2Select a punctuation mark from the candidate bar. The selected mark isinserted before the space.To quickly enter a full stop, tap the space bar twice when you finish entering a word.To insert a smiley1When you enter text, touch and hold .2Select a smiley.To delete characters•Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete, then tap .To enter a carriage return•When you enter text, tap to enter a carriage return.To select text1Enter some text, then tap and hold the text. The word you tap gets highlightedby tabs on both sides.2Drag the tabs left or right to select more text.To edit text in portrait orientation1When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until an application barappears.2Select the text you want to edit, and then use the application bar to make yourdesired changes.To paste text from the clipboard, you can also hold the text field until Paste appears, then tapPaste.Application bar1 32541Close the application bar2 Select all text25This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
3 Cut text4 Copy text5 Paste text only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard.Using the Gesture input function to write wordsYou can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screenkeyboard. You can lift your finger between words so that the phone recognises them.Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen keyboard.To change the Gesture input settings1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . If you haveselected more than one writing language, touch and hold .2Tap Text input settings.3Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox.4If you want to automatically add a space between gestures without having totap the space bar each time, mark the Space between gestures checkbox.To enter text using the Gesture input function1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letterto letter to trace the word you want to write. Lift up your finger when you’vefinished entering a word.2The phone suggests a word based on the letters you have traced. If necessary,select the correct word in the candidate bar. To view more options, scroll rightor left in the word candidate bar. If you cannot find the desired word, tap once to delete the entire word. Then try again to trace the word using Gestureinput, or tap each letter to enter the word.3If the Space between gestures setting is activated, trace the next word thatyou want to enter. If not, tap the space bar and then trace the next word youwant to enter.To enter joined compound words when the Space between gestures setting is activated, youmay need to slide to enter the first part of the word, then tap each letter to enter the rest ofthe word.PhonepadThe Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives youpredictive text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text inputmethod via the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portraitorientation.Using the Phonepad178’’’ .-ABC DEF ?JKL MNOGHI !TUV WXYZPQRS512334 6226This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1 Choose a text input option2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock3 Display numbers4 Display symbols and smileys5 Enter a space6 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changesthe writing language when more than one input language is selected.7 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input8 Delete a character before the cursorAll illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actualphone.To open the Phonepad for the first time1Tap a text entry field, then tap , or touch and hold if you have alreadyselected more than one input language.2Tap Keyboard layout and select an option.Once you’ve chosen the keyboard layout option, you can simply activate the Phonepad bytapping a text entry field.To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad1When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selectedmore than one input language.2Tap Keyboard layout and select an option.Remember the Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.To enter text using the PhonepadWhen using the Phonepad, you can choose from two input options:•When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if theletter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.•When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you wantto enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected. Then do thesame for the next character you want to enter, and so on.To enter numbers using the Phonepad•When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad1When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileysappears.2Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.Keyboard and Phonepad settingsYou can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such aswriting language and automatic correction.To access the keyboard and the Phonepad settings•When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap . If youhave selected more than one writing language, touch and hold instead.27This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To change writing language using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad1When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selectedmore than one input language.2Tap Writing languages and select the languages you want to use for writing.3If you have selected more than one input language, tap to switch betweenthe selected writing languages.To switch keyboards1When you enter text, drag the status bar downwards to open the Notificationpanel.2Tap Choose input method, and select an option.Text input settingsWhen entering text, you can access a text input settings menu that helps you setoptions for text prediction. For example, you can decide how you want the phone topresent word alternatives and correct words as you type, or enable the text inputapplication to remember new words you write.To change the text input settings1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap , ortouch and hold .2Tap Text input settings.3Select the desired settings.Customising your phoneAdapt the phone to your needs by adjusting, for example, your personal ringtone,phone language and your Privacy settings.Adjusting the volumeYou can adjust the ringtone volume for phone calls and notifications as well as formusic and video playback.To adjust the ring volume with the volume key•Press the volume key up or down.To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key•When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.To set the phone to silent mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound.3Select Silent mode, then select Mute.To set the phone to vibrate mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound.3Select Silent mode, then select Vibrate.To set the phone to vibrate and ring mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound.3Select Silent mode, then select Off.4Mark the Vibrate on ring checkbox.28This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To enhance the speaker loudness1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound.3Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.Time and dateYou can change the time and date in your phone.To set the date manually1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.3Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.4Tap Set date.5Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.6Tap Set.To set the time manually1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.3Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.4Tap Set time.5Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.6If applicable, scroll up to change AM to PM, or vice versa.7Tap Set.To set the time zone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.3Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.4Tap Select time zone.5Select an option.To set the date format1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Date & time > Select date format.3Select an option.Ringtone settingsTo set a phone ringtone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.3Select a ringtone.4Tap Done.To enable touch tones1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound.3Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.To select a notification ringtone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification.3Select a ringtone.4Tap Done.29This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Screen settingsTo adjust the screen brightness1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.3To decrease the screen brightness, drag the slider to the left. To increase it,drag the slider to the right.4Tap OK.The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve batteryperformance, see Improving battery performance on page 14.To set the screen to vibrate1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound.3Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tapsoft keys and certain applications.To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.3Select an option.To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key .To keep the screen active while the phone is charging1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Developer options.3Mark the Stay awake checkbox.Phone languageYou can select a language to use in your phone.To change the phone language1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.3Select an option.If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap the Settingsicon . Then select the entry beside , and select the first entry in the following menu. Youcan then select the language you want.Airplane modeIn Airplane mode, your phone's network and radio transceivers are turned off toprevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listento music, watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on yourmemory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms areactivated.Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.To turn on Airplane mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More….3Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.You can also select Airplane mode from the Phone options menu. To access the Phoneoptions menu, press and hold down the power key .30This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
MemoryYou can save content to a memory card, to your phone's internal storage and to thephone memory. Music, video clips and photos are saved to the internal storage or thememory card while applications, contacts and messages are saved to the phonememory.You can move some applications from the phone memory to the internal storage.To move an application to the phone's internal storage1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Apps.3Select the application that you want to move to the internal storage.4Tap Move to internal storage .It is not possible to move some applications from the phone memory to the internal storage.Memory cardYou may have to purchase a memory card separately.Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media content.This type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatibledevices.Safely removing the memory cardYou can safely remove the memory card from your phone any time when the phoneis turned off. If you want to remove the memory card when your phone is on, youmust first unmount the memory card before you physically remove it from the phone.This can prevent damaging the memory card or losing data stored on the memorycard.To unmount the memory card1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.Formatting the memory cardYou can format the memory card in your phone, for example, to free up memory. Thismeans that you erase all data on the card.All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backupsof everything you want to save before formatting the memory card. To back up your content,you can copy it to your computer. For more information, refer to the chapter Connecting yourphone to a computer on page 101.To format the memory card1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.3After you have unmounted the memory card, tap Erase SD card.31This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using a headset with your phoneUse the accessories provided with your phone, or other compatible accessories, for optimalperformance.To use a headset1Connect the headset to your phone.2To answer a call, press the call handling key.3To end the call, press the call handling key.If a headset is not included with the phone, you may purchase one separately.If you are listening to music, the music stops when you answer a call and resumes after youend the call.Internet and messaging settingsTo send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a2G/3G mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways toget these settings:•For most mobile phone networks and operators, Internet and messaging settingscome preinstalled on your phone. You can then start using the Internet and sendmessages right away.•In some cases you will get the option to download Internet and messaging settingsthe first time you turn on your phone. It is also possible to download these settingslater from the Settings menu.•You can manually add and change Internet and network settings in your phone at anytime. Contact your network operator for detailed information on your Internet andmessaging settings.To download Internet and messaging settings1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings.To view the current Access Point Name (APN)1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.3Tap Access Point Names.If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by amarked button.32This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To configure APN settings manually1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.3Tap Access Point Names, then press .4Tap New APN.5Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile you want to create.6Tap APN and enter the access point name.7Enter all other information required by your network operator.8Press and tap Save .Contact your network operator for detailed information about your network settings.To reset the default Internet settings1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.3Tap Access Point Names, then press .4Tap Reset to default.Controlling data usageKeep track of and control the amount of data transferred to and from your phoneduring a given period. For example, you can set data usage warnings and limits foryour phone to avoid additional charges. You can also limit the amount of data usedby individual applications.Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannotguarantee the prevention of additional charges.To access data usage settings1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.To turn on data traffic1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.3If the mobile data network connection is not turned on, tap OFF beside Mobiledata so that OFF changes to ON.You can also turn on data traffic by marking the Data traffic checkbox under Settings >More… > Mobile networks.To set a data usage warning1Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Data usage.4To set the warning level, drag the lines to the desired values. You receive awarning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level youset.To set a data usage limit1Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Data usage.4Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.5To set the data usage limit, drag the lines to the desired values.Once your data usage reaches the set limit, data traffic on your phone will be turned offautomatically.33This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To control the data usage of individual applications1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.3Find and tap the desired application.4Make the necessary adjustments to change the data usage limit, restrictbackground data, or restrict all data traffic for the application.5To access more specific settings for the application, tap View app settingsand make the desired changes.Specific settings for an application may not always be accessible.The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related datausage settings.Mobile network settingsYour phone automatically switches between mobile networks depending on whatmobile networks are available in different areas. You can also manually set yourphone to access a particular mobile network type, for example, WCDMA or GSM.To select a network type1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.3Tap Network Mode.4Select a network type.To select another network manually1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Network operators.3When a pop-up window appears, tap Search mode > Manual.4Select a network.If you select a network manually, your phone will not search for other networks, even if youmove out of range of the manually selected network.To activate automatic network selection1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Network operators.3When a pop-up window appears, tap Search mode.4Tap Automatic.Turning off data trafficYou can disable all data connections over 2G/3G networks with your phone to avoidany unwanted data downloads and synchronisations. Contact your network operatorif you need detailed information about your subscription plan and data traffic costs.When data traffic is turned off, you can still use Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth™ connections. You canalso send and receive multimedia messages.To turn off all data traffic1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.3Unmark the Data traffic checkbox.Data roamingDepending on your network operator, it might be possible to allow mobile dataconnections via 2G/3G outside of your home network (roaming). Please note that34This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
data transmission charges may apply. Contact your network operator for moreinformation.Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home network without anynotification, for example, when sending search and synchronisation requests. Additionalcharges may apply for data roaming. Consult your service provider.To activate data roaming1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.3Mark the Data roaming checkbox.You can’t activate data roaming when data connections have been deactivated35This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
CallingEmergency callsYour phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. Youcan normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with orwithout the SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network.To make an emergency call1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and Tap Phone.3Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap .You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls arebarred.To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked1Tap Emergency call.2Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap .Call handlingYou can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a numbersaved in your phone's contact list, or by tapping the phone number in your call logview. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from yourcontact list and call logs.When you make a call, your phone's main microphone works together with thesecond microphone to suppress noise and background sound.Do not cover the second microphone while you make a call.To make a call by dialling1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.3Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call. To delete a number, tap .To make a call using smart dial1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.3Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact youwant to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matchesappears.4Tap the contact you want to call.To end a call•Tap .To make an international call1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.3Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.4Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0) and phone number, thentap Call.36This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To answer a call•Drag to the right across the screen.If you are using regular headphones without a microphone, you have to remove theheadphones from the headset connector to be able to answer the call.To decline a call•Drag to the left across the screen.To reject a second call•When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Busy.To change the ear speaker volume during a call•Press the volume key up or down.To turn on the loudspeaker during a call•Tap .To mute the microphone during a call•Tap .To activate the screen during a call•Press .To enter numbers during a call1During a call, tap . A keypad appears.2Enter numbers.To mute the ringtone for an incoming call•When you receive the call, press the volume key.Recent callsIn the call log, you can view recently missed , received and dialled calls.To view your missed calls1When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the statusbar downwards.2Tap Missed call.To call a number from your call log1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.3To call a number directly, tap the number. To edit a number before calling,touch and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.You can also call a number by tapping > Call back.To add a number from the call log to your contacts1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.3Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts.4Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.5Edit the contact details and tap Done.37This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
VoicemailIf your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages foryou when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved onyour SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter itmanually.To enter your voicemail number1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail settings > Voicemailnumber.3Enter your voicemail number.4Tap OK.To call your voicemail service1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.3Touch and hold 1.Multiple callsIf you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time.When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.To activate or deactivate call waiting1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings.3To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.To answer a second call and end the ongoing call•When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap End current call and answer.To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold•When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Answer.To make a second call1During an ongoing call, tap .2Enter the number of the recipient and tap .3If the recipient answers, the first call is put on hold.The same procedure applies to subsequent calls.To switch between multiple calls•To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap the desirednumber or contact.To end the ongoing call and return to the next call on hold•Tap .Conference callsWith a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two ormore persons.38This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To make a conference call1During an ongoing call, tap .2Dial the number of your second participant and tap .3If the second participant answers, the first call is put on hold.4Tap .To add more participants, repeat steps 1 to 4.To have a private conversation with a conference call participant1During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number ofparticipants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants onthe call.2Tap the name of the participant you want to talk to privately.3To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap .To release a participant from a conference call1During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number ofparticipants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants.2Tap next to the participant you want to release.To end a conference call•During the call, tap .Call settingsBarring callsYou can bar all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. When you usecall barring for the first time, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key)and then a new password to activate the call barring function.To bar incoming or outgoing calls1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call barring.3Select an option.4Enter the password and tap Enable.Rejecting a call with a messageYou can reject a call with a predefined message. When you reject a call with such amessage, the message is automatically sent to the caller and saved on your phone.Six messages are predefined in the phone. You can select from these predefinedmessages, which can also be edited if necessary.To reject a call with a predefined message•Drag Reject with message upward, then select a message.To reject a second call with a predefined message•When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Reject with messageupward, then select a message.To edit the message used to reject a call1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Reject call with message.3Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.4When you're done, tap OK.39This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Forwarding callsYou can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answeringservice.To forward calls1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.3Select an option.4Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable.To turn off call forwarding1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.3Select an option, then tap Disable.Showing or hiding your phone numberYou can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices whenyou call them.To show or hide your phone number1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID.Fixed Dialling NumbersIf you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list ofFixed Dialling Numbers (FDN) to restrict outgoing calls.To enable or disable fixed dialling1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialling numbers.3Tap Activate fixed dialling or Deactivate fixed dialling.4Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.To access the list of accepted call recipients1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialling numbers > Fixeddialling numbers.40This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
ContactsUse the Contacts application to store and manage all your numbers, emailaddresses, and other contact data in one place. Just tap on a contact to see allcommunications with that contact in one easy overview.You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronise them with contacts savedin your Google™ account, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account, or otheraccounts that support synchronisation. The Contacts application automaticallycreates new entries and also helps you match data such as email addresses withexisting entries. You can also manage this process manually. For more information,go to www.sonymobile.com.Transferring contacts to your new phoneThere are several ways to transfer contacts to your new phone. Select a transfermethod that best suits your situation.Transferring contacts using a PCYou can use a PC to transfer contacts from several phone brands, including iPhone,Samsung, HTC and Nokia.You need:•An Internet-connected PC running Windows®•A USB cable for your old phone•A USB cable for your new Android™ phone•Your old phone•Your new Android™ phoneIf you don't have access to all of the items listed above, go to www.sonymobile.com to findout about other ways to transfer your contacts.Using the PC Companion program to transfer contactsIf you are transferring contacts using a PC, use the PC Companion progam. It's free,and the installation files are already saved on your new phone. PC Companion alsooffers a range of other features, including help to update your phone software.To install PC Companion1New phone: Turn on your new Android™ phone and connect it to a PC using aUSB cable.2New phone: Tap Install to install PC Companion on the PC.3Computer: If a popup window appears, select Run Startme.exe. In the newpopup window that appears, click Install to start the installation and then followthe instructions to complete the installation.To transfer contacts to your new phone using PC Companion1Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.2Open the PC Companion program on the PC, then click Contacts Setup andfollow the instructions to transfer your contacts.41This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Transferring contacts using an Apple® Mac® computerFor detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contactsfrom your old phone, go to www.sonymobile.com.Transferring contacts using synchronisation accountsYour phone works with popular online synchronisation accounts such as GoogleSync™, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®or Facebook™. If you have synced thecontacts in your old phone or your computer with an online account, you can transferyour contacts to your new phone using that account. For more detailed informationabout synchronisation, see Synchronising data on your phone on page 62.To synchronise your phone contacts with a synchronisation account1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.3To set up a synchronisation account, tap Add account and follow the on-screen instructions. If you have already set up a synchronisation account andyou want to sync with that account, tap the account, press , and tap Syncnow.Transferring contacts from a SIM cardTo import contacts from a SIM card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Import contacts > SIM card.3If you have set up a synchronisation account, you can choose to add the SIMcard contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use thesecontacts in the phone. Select your desired option.4To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import allcontacts, tap Import all.Transferring contacts from a memory cardTo import contacts from a memory card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Import contacts > Memory Card.3If you have set up a synchronisation account, you can add the importedmemory card contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use theimported contacts in the phone. Select your desired option.4If you have more than one vCard file on the Memory card, a list appearsshowing different batches of phone contacts, with the corresponding dates forwhen they were created. Select the batch you want to import.Receiving contacts from other devicesTo receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology1Make sure you have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and your phone set tovisible. If not, then you cannot receive data from other devices.2When you are asked to confirm whether you want to receive the file, tapAccept.3Drag down the Notification panel and tap the file you received to import thecontact data.To receive contacts sent using a messaging service42This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1When you receive a new text message, multimedia message, or emailmessage, open the message.2The received contact data appears as a vCard attachment. Tap, or touch andhold the vCard file to open a menu so you can save the contact data.Contacts screen overview543211 Tap this icon to create a contact2 Contact search field3 Tap a contact to view its details4 Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu5 Shortcut tabsManaging your contactsYou can create, edit and synchronise your contacts in a few simple steps. You canselect contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them in thephone.If you synchronise your contacts with more than one account, you can join contactsin your phone to avoid duplicates.Some synchronisation services, for example, some social networking services, do not allowyou to edit contact details.To view your contacts•From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Your contacts are listed here.To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Filter.3In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you havesynchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that accountappears in the list. You can tap the account to further expand the list ofoptions. When you are finished, tap OK.To add a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap .3If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts, select theaccount to which you want to add this contact, or tap Local contact if you onlywant to use this contact in your phone.4Enter or select the desired information for the contact.5When you are finished, tap Done.If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact phone number, you can use thenumber when you make calls from other countries.43This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To edit a contact1From the Home screen, tap , then tap .2Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact.3Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done.To associate a picture with a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact.3Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture.4When you have added the picture, tap Done.You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Gallery application.To view your communication with a contact1From the Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap the contact you want to view.3To view your communication with the contact for different media, tap or flickthrough the filter items at the bottom of the screen.To delete contacts1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Delete contacts.3Mark the contacts you want to delete, or tap Mark all if you want to delete allcontacts.4Tap Delete > OK.To edit contact information about yourself1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Touch and hold Myself at the top of the contact list, then tap Edit contact.3Enter the new information or make the changes you want.4When you are done, tap Done.Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationIf you synchronise your contacts with a new account or import contact information inother ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If thishappens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entriesby mistake, you can separate them again later.To link contacts1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Touch and hold the contact you want to link with another contact, then tapLink contact.3From the list that appears, tap the contact whose information you want to joinwith the first contact, then tap OK to confirm. The information from the firstcontact is merged with the second contact, and the first contact is no longerdisplayed in the Contacts list.To separate linked contacts1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Touch and hold the linked contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact.3Tap Unlink contact.4Tap OK.FavouritesYou can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them fromthe Contacts application.44This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite1From the Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites.3Tap .To view your favourite contacts1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap Groups, then tap .GroupsYou can assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to them from within theContacts application.To assign a contact to a group1In the Contacts application, touch and hold the contact that you want to assignto a group.2Tap Edit contact, then tap the bar directly under Assign to group.3Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact,then tap Done.4Tap Done.Communicating with your contactsTo search for a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search field. All contactsbeginning with those letters appear.The quick contact menuTap a contact's thumbnail to view quick communication options for a particularcontact. Options include calling the contact, sending a text or multimedia message,and starting a chat using the Google Talk™ application.For an application to appear as an option in the quick contact menu, you may need to set upthe application in your phone and be logged in to the application. For example, you need tostart the Gmail™ application and enter your login details before you can use Gmail™ from thequick contact menu.Sharing your contactsTo send your business card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap Myself.3Press , then tap Send contact > OK.4Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.To send a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap the contact whose details you want to send.3Press , then tap Send contact > OK.4Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.45This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To send several contacts at once1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Send contacts.3Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send allcontacts.4Tap Send, then tap OK to confirm.5Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.Backing up contactsYou can use a memory card, a SIM card or an online synchronisation tool such asMicrosoft® Exchange ActiveSync® to back up contacts.To export all contacts to a memory card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Back up contacts > Memory Card.3Tap OK.To export contacts to a SIM card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Back up contacts > SIM card.3Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export allyour contacts.4Tap Back up.5Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts onyour SIM card, or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace theexisting contacts on your SIM card.When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due tomemory limitations on SIM cards.46This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
MessagingUsing text and multimedia messagingYou can send and receive text messages from your phone using SMS (ShortMessage Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia MessagingService), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, forexample, pictures and videos. The number of characters you can send in a single textmessage varies depending on the operator and the language you use. If you exceedthe character limit, then all your single messages are linked together and sent as onemessage. You are charged for each single text message you send. When you viewyour messages, they appear as conversations, which means that all messages to andfrom a particular person are grouped together.To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings in your phone. See Internetand messaging settings on page 32.To create and send a message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap New message.3To add a recipient, tap Add recipient, then find and mark the checkbox next tothe recipient name. To add more than one recipient, mark the checkboxes forthe desired recipients. You can also enter the full number in the search fieldmanually, then tap Add.4When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.5Tap Write message and enter your message text.6If you want to add a media file, tap and select an option.7If you want to add or remove recipients before sending the message, press. To add a recipient, tap Add recipient. To remove a recipient, tap Editrecipients and tap next to a recipient field. When you are finished, tapDone.8To send the message, tap Send.If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets taggedwith the word Draft:.To read a received message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap the desired conversation.3If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tapDownload message.When you receive a text or multimedia message, appears in the status bar. To read themessage, you can also drag the status bar downwards and tap the received message whenthe status bar is open.To reply to a message1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Tap the desired conversation.3Enter your reply and tap Send.To forward a message1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Tap the desired conversation.3Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.4Select a recipient from the list, or tap Add recipient to add a recipient who isnot in the list.5Edit the message and tap Send.47This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To delete a message1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Tap the desired conversation.3Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >Yes.To delete conversations1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Press , then tap Delete conversations.3Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tapDelete.To save a sender's number to a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Tap a conversation.3Tap the sender's number at the top of the screen.4Tap .5Select an existing contact, or tap if you want to create a new contact.6Edit the contact information and tap Done.To call a message sender1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Tap a conversation.3Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen.4If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number you want tocall. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap .To save a file contained in a message you receive1From yourHome screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Tap the desired conversation.3If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, thentap Download message.4Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.Text and multimedia message optionsTo change your message notification settings1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Press , then tap Settings.3To set a notification sound, tap Notification tone and select an option.4For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Press , then tap Settings.3Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports.When a message has been delivered to a recipient, appears in the message.To view messages saved on the SIM card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Press , then tap Settings > SIM messages.48This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
EmailUse the Email application in your phone to send and receive emails through yourregular email account or through your corporate account. Or you can do both. Yourphone can handle several email accounts at the same time. You can set up theseaccounts to run through one combined inbox, or through separate inboxes. Note thatemails you receive to your Gmail™ account can be accessed in the phone from boththe Email and the Gmail™ applications.Your corporate Microsoft® Outlook® email messages have to be stored on aMicrosoft® Exchange server for the functionality described above to work. See Synchronisingyour corporate email, calendar and contacts on page 62 for more information.To set up an email account in your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .3Enter your email address and password, then tap Next.4If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically,complete the setup manually. If necessary, contact your email service providerfor detailed settings. For corporate email setup on your phone, selectExchange Active Sync as the account type.5When you are prompted, enter a name for your email account, so that it iseasily identifiable. The same name shows in the emails you send from thisaccount. When you are finished, tap Next.You can set up more than one email account. See To add an extra email account in yourphone on page 52.Using emailTo create and send an email message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . The inbox of yourdefault email account appears. If you want to use another email account thatyou have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select theaccount you want to send the message from.2Tap .3Tap To and start typing the recipient's email address. Matches are displayed ina dynamic list. Tap the relevant match or continue typing the complete emailaddress. To add more recipients, enter a comma ( , ) or a semicolon ( ; ) andstart typing another name. To delete a recipient, tap .4To select an email address saved in your contacts, tap , then find and markthe checkbox next to a recipient field. To add more than one recipient, markthe checkboxes for the desired recipients. When you are finished, tap Done.5Tap the subject field and enter the email subject.6To attach a file, press , then tap Attach file. Select the type of file, then tapthe file you want to attach from the list that appears.7Tap the body text field and enter your message text.8To add Cc/Bcc fields, press , then tap Show Cc/Bcc.9To send the email, tap .49This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To receive email messages1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears.3If you want to check another email account that you have set up on yourphone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check. Ifyou want to check all your email accounts at once, tap the bar containing ,then tap Combined view.4To download new messages, tap .If you have set up a corporate email account, you can set the check frequency to Automatic(Push).To read your email messages1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you wantto check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap thebar containing , and select the account you want to check.3In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want to read.4In the body text field, spread two fingers apart, or pinch them together, tozoom in or out.5Use the forward and backward arrows to read your next or previous message.To view an email message attachment1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you wantto check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap thebar containing , then select the account you want to check.3Find and tap the desired message in your email inbox. Emails with attachmentsare identified by .4Tap the attachment tab in the email body. All attachments appear in a list.5Tap Load below an attachment item.6When the attachment is downloaded, tap View or Save.To save a sender's email address to your contacts1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you wantto check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap thebar containing , then select the account you want to check.3Find and tap the desired message in your email inbox.4Tap the name of the sender.5Tap OK when you are prompted to add the name to your contacts.6Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact if you want to create anew contact.7Edit the contact information and tap Done.To reply to an email message1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you wantto check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap thebar containing , then select the account you want to check.3Find and tap the message you want to reply to, then tap .4To reply to all, tap , then tap Reply all.5Enter your reply, then tap .50This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To forward an email message1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you wantto check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap thebar containing , then select the account you want to check.3Find and tap the message you want to forward.4Tap , then tap Forward.5Tap To and enter the recipient's address.6Enter your message text, then tap .To delete an email message1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to checkanother email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the barcontaining , then select the account you want to check.3In your email inbox, mark the checkbox for the email you want to delete, thentap .To mark a read email as unread1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you wantto check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap thebar containing , then select the account you want to check.3Mark the checkbox for the desired email, then tap .To mark an unread email as read, mark its checkbox, then tap .To star an email1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you wantto check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap thebar containing , then select the account you want to check.3Mark the checkbox for the email that you want to star, then tap .To unstar an email, mark it, then tap .To view all starred emails1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap , then tap Starred. Starred emails from all your accounts appear in a list.To manage your email in batches1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . The inbox of yourdefault email account appears. If you want to check another email account thatyou have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select theaccount you want to check.2Mark the checkboxes for the emails you want to select.3When you are finished, tap one of the icons in the tool bar to, for example,move the selected emails to another folder.To view all folders for one email account1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . The inbox of yourdefault email account appears. If you want to check another email account thatyou have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select theaccount you want to check.2Tap to view all the folders in the account.51This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To change the inbox check frequency1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .3Press , then tap Settings.4If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to adjust.5Tap Inbox check frequency and select an option.Using email accountsTo add an extra email account in your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .3Press , then tap Settings.4Tap Add account.5Enter the email address and password, then tap Next.6If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically,complete the setup manually. If necessary, contact your email service providerfor detailed settings.7When prompted, enter a name for your email account so that it is easilyidentifiable. The same name shows in the emails that you send from thisaccount.8When you are finished, tap Next.To set an email account as your default account1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .3Press , then tap Settings.4Tap the account you want to use as the default account for composing andsending emails.5Mark the Default account checkbox. The inbox of the default account appearsevery time you open the Email application.If you only have one email account, this account is automatically the default account.To remove an email account from your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .3Press , then tap Settings.4Tap the account that you want to remove.5Tap Delete account > OK.Gmail™ and other Google™ servicesIf you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application in your phoneto read, write and organise email messages. After you set up your Google™ accountto work in the phone, you can also chat to friends using the Google Talk™application, synchronise your phone calendar application with your GoogleCalendar™, and download applications and games from Google Play™.The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries orregions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.52This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To set up a Google™ account in your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google.3Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if youalready have an account. Your phone is now ready to use with Gmail™ ,Google Talk™ and Google Calendar™.You can also sign in or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you startyour phone. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.To open the Gmail™ application1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Gmail .53This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Google Talk™You can use Google Talk™ instant messaging in your phone to chat with friends whoalso use this application.To start Google Talk™1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Talk.To reply to an instant message with Talk1When someone contacts you on Talk, appears in the status bar.2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message and begin to chat.54This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting started with Google Play™Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browsethese applications and games through different categories. You can also rate anapplication or game and send feedback on it.To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up aGoogle™ account in your phone on page 53.Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regionsTo open Google Play™1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Play Store.Downloading from Google Play™You can download all kinds of applications from Google Play™, including freeapplications.Before you download applicationsBefore you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have aworking Internet connection.Also, remember that you might incur data traffic charges when you download contentto your phone. Contact your operator for more information.To download a free application1In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories,or by using the search function.2Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete theinstallation.To download a paid application1In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories,or by using the search function.2Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions in your phone tocomplete your purchase.To open a downloaded application1In Google Play™, press , then tap My Apps.2Tap the downloaded application.You can also access downloaded applications from the Application screen.Clearing your application dataYou may sometimes need to clear data for an application. This might happen if, forexample, the application memory becomes full, or you want to clear high scores for agame. You might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messagesin some applications.To clear all cache for an application1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings.3Tap Apps.4Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache.5Tap Clear cache.It is not possible to clear the cache for some applications.55This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To delete an installed application1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings.3Tap Apps.4Select the application that you want to delete.5Tap Uninstall.It is not possible to delete some preinstalled applications.PermissionsSome applications need to access parts of your phone to be able to work properly.For example, a navigation application needs permissions to send and receive datatraffic, and access your location. Some applications might misuse their permissionsby stealing or deleting data, or reporting your location. Make sure you only install andgive permissions to applications you trust.To view permissions of an application1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings.3Tap Apps.4Tap the desired application.5Scroll down to view the relevant details under Permissions.Installing applications not from Google Play™Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your phone. Bydefault, your phone is set to block such installations. However, you can change thissetting and allow installations from unknown sources.Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or contenttransferred via download or other interface to your phone. Similarly, Sony is not responsible forany damage or reduced performance of your phone attributable to the transfer of third-partycontent. Only use content from reliable sources. Contact the content provider if you have anyquestions or concerns.To allow the installation of applications not from Google Play™1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security.3Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.56This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
PlayNow™ serviceYou can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games,ringtones and wallpapers. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-freedownloads.The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries.Before you download contentBefore you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you mayneed to have a memory card inserted in your phone to download content.When you download content to your phone, you might be charged for the amount of datatransferred. Contact your operator for information about data transfer rates in your country.To start PlayNow™1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .Downloading from the PlayNow™ serviceDownload a range of content from the PlayNow™ service direct to your phone.Choose from a variety of applications, games, music, ringtones and other content.Note that payment options for non-free applications may vary per country.To download a PlayNow item to your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap PlayNow™.3Find an item you want to download by browsing categories, or by using thesearch function.4Tap the item to view its details.5Click “Buy now!” to start the purchase process. After your purchase has beenvalidated, you can start to download your content.57This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting organisedCalendarYour phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™account, you can also synchronise your phone calendar with your web calendar. SeeSynchronising data on your phone on page 62.To set the calendar view1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.2Press and select an option.To view multiple calendars1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.2Press , then tap More > My calendars.3Tap to select the calendars you want to view.To create a calendar event1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.2Press , then tap New event.3Enter the name, time, location and description for the event.4If desired, select another option under Repetition.5Select a reminder for the event. To add a new reminder for the event, tap .6Tap Save.When the appointment time approaches, your phone plays a short sound to remind you. Also, appears in the status bar.To view a calendar event1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.2Tap the event you want to view.To change the calendar settings1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.2Press , then tap More > Settings.3Tap to open the setting you want to change, and edit as desired.Alarm clockUse your phone as an alarm clock and select any sound in your phone as your alarmsignal. The alarm does not sound if your phone is turned off. But it does sound whenyour phone is set to silent mode.To open the alarm clock1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Clock.3Tap Set alarm.To set a new alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Clock.3Tap Set alarm.4Tap Add alarm.5Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down.6Tap Set.7If desired, edit other alarm settings.8Tap OK.58This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To edit an existing alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Clock.3Tap Set alarm.4Tap the alarm you want to edit.5Tap Time.6Scroll up or down to adjust the time.7Tap Set.8If desired, edit other alarm settings.9Tap OK.The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general timesettings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.To deactivate an alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Clock.3Tap Set alarm.4Unmark the checkbox next to the alarm you want to deactivate.To activate an existing alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Clock.3Tap Set alarm.4Mark the checkbox next to the alarm you want to activate.To delete an alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Clock.3Tap Set alarm.4Touch and hold the alarm you want to delete.5Tap Delete alarm, then tap OK.To set the ringtone for an alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Clock.3Tap Set alarm.4Tap the alarm you want to edit.5Tap Ringtone and select an option.6Tap Done, then tap OK.To set a recurring alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Clock.3Tap Set alarm.4Tap the alarm you want to edit.5Tap Repeat.6Mark the checkboxes for the desired days, then tap OK.7Tap OK.To set the title for an alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Clock.3Tap Set alarm.4Tap the alarm you want to edit.5Tap Label and enter a name for the alarm.6Tap OK.59This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To activate the vibrate function for an alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Clock.3Tap Set alarm.4Tap the alarm you want to edit.5Mark the Vibrate checkbox, then tap OK.To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Clock.3Tap Set alarm.4Press , then tap Settings.5Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox.To snooze an alarm when it sounds•When the alarm sounds, tap Snooze.To turn off an alarm when it sounds•When the alarm sounds, tap Dismiss.60This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Scanning with the NeoReader™applicationUse your phone as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan. Forexample, you see a coat in a magazine ad and want to find the nearest retail outlet tobuy it. If the ad contains a readable barcode, the NeoReader™ application uses thiscode to access mobile web content, such as a web page with more productinformation or a map of nearby outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standardbarcode types.To start the NeoReader™ application1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap NeoReader™.To scan a barcode1When the NeoReader™ application is open, hold the phone camera over thebarcode until the complete barcode is visible in the viewfinder.2The phone automatically scans the barcode, and vibrates when the barcode isrecognised.To enter a barcode manually1When the NeoReader™ application is open, tap .2Enter the numbers of the barcode in the text field, then tap GO!.NeoReader™ application menu overviewThe following menu options are available in the NeoReader™ application:Tap to open more optionsEnter the barcode numbers manually. This option can be used if your camera has difficultyreading the barcodeView a list of previously scanned barcodesView information about the NeoReader™ application. Read more about different barcode types,and about how to use NeoReader™Select your personal settings, such as language or country. This information is used topersonalise barcode content. Also, you can select preferences for how you use the NeoReader™applicationSend a text message to invite a friend to download the NeoReader™ application61This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Synchronising data on your phoneYou can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with yourphone from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds ofaccounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. Synchronising yourphone with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.You can:•access your Gmail™ , Google Calendar™, Google™ contacts and other Googleservices you use.•access your corporate email, contacts and calendar applications.•access your Facebook™ contacts, calendar, albums and other services you use.•synchronise your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™.Synchronising with Google™Synchronise your phone with different Google™ services to keep your information upto date, regardless of which phone you're using your Google™ account from. Forexample, you can synchronise your contacts, Gmail™ and calendar data.To set up a Google™ account for synchronisation1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Add account > Google.3Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if youalready have an account.4Mark the Back up & restore checkbox if you want to back up data to yourGoogle™ account, then tap Next.5Tap your newly created Google™ account, then tap the items you that want tosynchronise.To synchronise manually with your Google™ account1From the Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Google.3Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronise.4Press , then tap Sync now.To synchronise an application with a Google™ account1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Google.3Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronise with. A list appears ofapplications that can be synchronised with the Google account.4Tap the application that you want to synchronise with the selected Googleaccount.To remove a Google™ account1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Google.3Tap the Google™ account that you want to remove from the accounts list.4Press , then tap Remove account.5Tap Remove account again to confirm.Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contactsAccess your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directlyfrom your phone. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a62This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
computer. After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar andContacts applications.For you to access the functionality described above, your corporate information must bestored on a Microsoft® Exchange server.To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Add account > Corporate.3Enter your corporate email address and password.4Tap Next. Your phone begins to retrieve your account information. If a failureoccurs, contact your corporate network administrator for more informationsuch as the domain name and Exchange server address.5Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your phone.6Select what data you want to sync with your phone, such as contacts andcalendar entries.7If desired, activate the phone administrator to allow your corporate server tocontrol certain security features in your phone. For example, allow yourcorporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption.8When the setup is done, enter a name for the corporate account.To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contacts1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Corporate, and select a corporate account.3Tap Account settings, then tap the name of the corporate account again.4Change the desired settings.To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate account1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Corporate, and select a corporate account.3Tap Account settings, then tap the name of the corporate account again.4Tap Inbox check frequency and select an interval option.To remove a corporate account1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings, then select the corporate account.3Press , then tap Remove account.4Tap Remove account again to confirm.Synchronising with Facebook™There are two ways to use Facebook™ on your phone. You can use the standardFacebook application to access your online Facebook account, or you cansynchronise your Facebook account with your phone and get direct access toFacebook content from a range of other applications. For example, you can makeFacebook posts from Timescape™ and access your Facebook contacts, photos andcalendar entries from related applications in the phone, such as the Calendarapplication. To synchronise your phone with Facebook, you must first set up aFacebook integration account -- a solution developed by Sony to enable easyintegration.To set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Add account > Xperia™ with Facebook.3Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Facebook™ integration account,or sign in if you already have an account.You can also set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone by marking theFacebook integration checkbox under Settings > Xperia™ > Xperia™ with Facebook.63This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To synchronise manually with a Facebook™ integration account1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook.3Select the account that you want to synchronise.4Press , then tap Sync now.To remove a Facebook™ integration accountWhen you remove a Facebook™ integration account from your phone, the associated onlineFacebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer.1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook.3Select the account that you want to remove.4Press , then tap Remove account.5Tap Remove account again to confirm.64This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Connecting to wireless networksYou can access the Internet wirelessly from your phone using Wi-Fi® technology.This way you can browse the web and access cheaper call and data rates.If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connectto this network with your phone. You can use a VPN to access intranets and otherinternal services at your company.Before using Wi-Fi®To browse the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you need to search for andconnect to an available Wi-Fi® network and then open the Internet browser. Thesignal strength of the Wi-Fi® network may differ depending on your phone's location.Move closer to the Wi-Fi® access point to increase the signal strength.To turn on Wi-Fi®1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings.3Tap OFF beside Wi-Fi so that OFF changes to ON. The phone scans foravailable Wi-Fi® networks.It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.To connect to a Wi-Fi® network1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings.3Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is on. Tap Wi-Fi.4Available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. The available networks may be openor secured. Open networks are indicated by and secured networks areindicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.5Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. If you are trying to connect to a secureWi-Fi® network, you are asked to enter a password. is displayed in thestatus bar once you are connected.Your phone remembers Wi-Fi® networks you connect to. The next time you come within reachof a previously connected Wi-Fi® network, your phone automatically connects to it.In some locations, open Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you canget access to the network. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for moreinformation.To connect to another Wi-Fi® network1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Detected Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.3Tap another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it.To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.3Press , then tap Scan.4To connect to a Wi-Fi® network, tap the network name.65This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.3Tap Add network.4Enter the Network SSID for the network.5Tap the Security field to select a security type.6If required, enter a password.7Tap Save.Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID name and password.Advanced Wi-Fi® settingsBefore you add a Wi-Fi® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting inyour phone.Wi-Fi® network statusWhen you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networksavailable in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi® networks.You can also enable the phone to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network isdetected.To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications1Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.4Press .5Tap Advanced.6Mark the Network notification checkbox.To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.3Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed networkinformation is displayed.Wi-Fi® sleep policyBy adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from Wi-Fi tomobile data.If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, the phone uses mobile data connection toaccess the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection in your phone).To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.3Press .4Tap Advanced.5Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.6Select an option.Sharing your phone’s mobile data connectionYou can share your phone’s mobile data connection with a single computer using aUSB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your phone’sdata connection with up to eight devices at once, by turning your phone into aportable Wi-Fi® hotspot.When your phone is sharing its data connection, the following icons may appear inthe status bar or in the Notification panel:66This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
USB tethering is activePortable Wi-Fi® hotspot is activeTo share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable1Deactivate all USB cable connections to your phone.2Using the USB cable that came with your phone, connect your phone to acomputer.3From your Home screen, tap .4Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.5Mark the USB tethering checkbox. The phone starts sharing its mobilenetwork data connection with the computer over the USB connection. Anongoing notification appears in the status bar and the Notification panel.6Unmark the USB tethering checkbox, or disconnect the USB cable to stopsharing your data connection.You cannot share your phone’s data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the sametime. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 101.You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Goto android.com/tether to get the most current information.To share your phone’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.3Tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.4Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select asecurity type.5If required, enter a password.6Tap Save.7Mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. The phone starts broadcasting itsWi-Fi® network name (SSID). You can now connect to this network with up to8 computers or other devices.8Unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox when you want to stop sharingyour data connection via Wi-Fi®.To rename or secure your portable hotspot1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.3Tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.4Enter the Network SSID for the network.5To select a security type, tap the Security field.6If required, enter a password.7Tap Save.Virtual private networks (VPNs)Use your phone to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you toaccess resources inside a secured local network from outside the actual network. Forexample, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educationalinstitutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services whenthey are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling.VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Somenetworks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate in your phone.See Connecting your phone to a computer on page 101 for more information on howto transfer content to your phone. For detailed information on how to set up aconnection to your virtual private network, please contact the network administratorof your company or organisation.67This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To add a virtual private network1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.3Tap Add VPN profile.4Select the type of VPN to add.5Enter your VPN settings.6Tap Save.To connect to a virtual private network1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.3In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.4Enter the required information.5Tap Connect.To disconnect from a virtual private network1Drag the status bar downwards.2Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.68This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Web browserUse your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks,and save pages for offline viewing. You can open up to 16 windows at the same timeand switch among them easily. You can also request the desktop version of a webpage if you don't want to view the mobile version.To open the web browser1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .Browsing the webSearch and address barUse the search and address bar to browse the web.1231View the download progress of the current web page2 Enter a search word to search for a web page, or enter a web page address to load a web page3 Cancel the download of the current web pageSometimes the search and address bar is not displayed after a web page finishesdownloading. It appears again if you flick downwards on the screen.To go to a web page1Tap the search and address text field to activate the keypad.2Enter a web address.3Tap Go.To search a web page1Tap the search and address text field to activate the keypad.2Enter a search word.3Tap Go.To exit the web browser•While browsing, press .When you open the browser again, even after restarting the phone, the browser appearsexactly as it did before you exited. For example, the same number of windows will be open.Navigating web pagesTo select a link•To select a link in a web page, tap the link. The selected link gets highlighted,and the web page starts to load after you release your finger.If you select a link by mistake before releasing your finger, you can drag your finger away fromthe link to deselect it.To go to the previous page while browsing•Press .69This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To zoom in or out on a web pageUse one of the following methods to zoom in or out on a web page:•Double-tap to zoom in on the web page, or double-tap again to zoom out.•Touch an area of the page with two fingers at once and spread them apart tozoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out.To reload the current web page•Press , then tap Refresh.To save a web page for offline viewing1After the web page has loaded, press .2Tap Save for offline reading. You are then directed to the Saved pages tab,where you can view all saved web pages.If the memory card is not available, the web page cannot be saved.To view a previously saved web page1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar.3Tap , then tap the Saved pages tab.4Find and select a web page that you want to view.To load the live version of an offline web page1When an offline web page is open, press .2Tap Go live.To request the desktop version of a web page1While browsing the web page, press .2Tap Request desktop site.Once you choose to view the desktop version of a web page in a window, any other webpages that you view later in the same window will also show their desktop versions. TapRequest desktop site again to change the setting back.To share a link to the current web page1While browsing, press .2Tap Share page.3Select an available transfer method, then follow the on-screen instructions.To close a browser window1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar. A list of all open windows appears.3Tap in the window you want to close, or flick the window left or right off thescreen to close it.Managing bookmarksBookmarks let you access your favourite and frequently visited web pages quickly.Depending on your network operator, some bookmarks may be pre-installed on yourphone.To bookmark a web page1While you are viewing the web page, press .2Tap Save to bookmarks.3If desired, edit the bookmark.4When you're done, tap OK.70This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To open a bookmark1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap . The names of anyaccounts that you have synchronised with Google Chrome™ are displayed.Bookmarks that you have saved directly on the phone are listed under theLocal account.3To show an account's bookmarks, tap the account. All bookmarks in theaccount are displayed.4To open a bookmark, tap it.To edit a bookmark1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap .3Touch and hold a bookmark.4In the menu that appears, tap Edit bookmark.5Edit the bookmark as desired.6When you're done, tap OK.To add a bookmarked web page to your Home screen1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap .3Tap and hold a bookmark that you want to add to your Home screen.4In the menu that appears, tap Add shortcut to home.To delete a bookmark1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap .3Touch and hold a bookmark.4In the menu that appears, tap Delete bookmark to delete the selectedbookmark.To bookmark a previously visited web page1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap .3Tap the History tab, then tap one of the down arrows to view a list ofpreviously visited web pages.4Tap beside the web page that you want to add as a bookmark.5If desired, edit more detailed information such as the name and location of thebookmark.6When you're done, tap OK.Managing text and imagesTo find text within a web page1When you are viewing a web page, press .2Tap Find on page.3Enter your search text. Characters that match your search get highlighted onthe web page.4Tap the up or down arrows to go to the previous or next highlighted item.5Tap to close the search bar.71This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To copy text from a web page1Touch and hold part of the text you want to copy until it becomes highlighted.Tabs appear at each end of the selection. Drag the tabs accordingly to selectall the text that you want to copy.2Tap , then tap Copy.3To paste text into an email, text message or multimedia message, touch andhold the text field in the relevant application and tap Paste in the menu thatappears.If the text that you want to copy is part of a link to another web page, a menu appears in whichyou need to tap Select text before you can continue.To save an image from a web page1On the active web page, touch and hold the desired image until a menuappears.2Tap Save image.If the memory card is not available, the image cannot be saved.Multiple windowsYour browser can run up to 16 different windows at the same time. You can, forexample, log in to your webmail in one window and read the daily news in another.You can easily switch from one window to another. If you want to browse the webwith more privacy, you can use the incognito tab to open a window that saves nopersonal information or cookies while you’re connected through it.To open a new browser window1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap .To open an incognito window1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar.3Press , then tap New incognito tab.To open a link in a new browser window1Touch and hold a link until a menu appears.2Tap Open in new tab.To switch between browser windows1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar.3Scroll up and down to browse a list of all open windows.4Tap the window that you want to switch to.Downloading from the webYou can download applications and content when you browse the web using the webbrowser in your phone. Usually you have to touch a download link for the desired fileand the download then starts automatically.To view your downloaded files1Make sure that you have inserted a memory card in your phone before viewingany previously downloaded files (to the card).2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Downloads.72This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To cancel an ongoing download1When your phone starts downloading a file, drag down the status bar and tapthe file you are downloading.2Mark the checkbox beside the downloading file that you want to cancel.3Tap .Browser settingsYou can change the browser settings and customise your browser view. Forexample, you can change the size of the text displayed to suit your needs, or you canclear cache, cookies, browser history, and other data linked to the websites you visit.To change your browser settings1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings.To change the text size on web pages1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings > Accessibility.3Adjust the text size settings as desired.To clear the cache memory from your phone1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings > Privacy & security.3Tap Clear cache, then tap OK to confirm.To clear your browser cookies1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings > Privacy & security.3Tap Clear all cookie data, then tap OK to confirm.To clear your browser history1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings > Privacy & security.3Tap Clear history, then tap OK to confirm.Auto-fitting web pagesYour browser has an auto-fit option which makes it easier to read large web pageswith lots of text and images, such as news pages. When this option is enabled, yourbrowser automatically refits images and columns of text on the screen when youdouble-tap the screen directly after zooming with your fingers. If auto-fit is disabled,you may need to scroll sideways to read a full sentence.To auto-fit web pages1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings > Advanced > Auto-fit pages.Auto-filling textAuto-filling allows you to automatically enter data such as names and addresses onvarious web forms, so you don’t have to enter the same information repeatedly ondifferent web pages.73This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To create text for auto-filling1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings > General.3Mark the Form auto-fill checkbox, if it is not already marked.4Tap Auto-fill text, then enter text that you want to use for auto-filling on webforms, for example, your name and address.5When you're done, tap Save.Plug-in settingsYou can adjust how a plug-in functions on a web page. For example, you can enableplug-ins to get optimal visual effect when you view a web page. Alternatively, toincrease browsing speed, you can configure your browser to only run plug-ins ondemand, or you can disable plug-ins completely.To enable plug-ins on demand1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings > Advanced > Enable plug-ins.3Mark the On demand checkbox.You may need to restart your browser for the setting to take effect.74This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
MusicGet the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to and organise music, audiobooks and podcasts that you have transferred to your memory card from a computer,or purchased and downloaded from online stores.To make content easily available to the music player, you can use the Media Go™application. Media Go™ helps transfer music content between a computer and aphone. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computeron page 101.Protecting your hearingListening to the Walkman™ player or other media players at excessive volume or fora prolonged period of time can damage your hearing, even when the volume is at amoderate level. To alert you to such risks, a volume level warning appears when thevolume is too high, and after the Walkman™ player is used for over 20 hours.To turn off the volume level warning•When appears, tap OK to dismiss the warning.Every time you restart your phone, the media volume is automatically set to moderate level.Copying media files to your memory cardCopy all your favourite media content from computer to phone and start using yourphone's entertainment features to the full. It's easy to transfer music, photos, videosand other files. Just connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable and useeither the computer's file manager application or the Media Go™ application totransfer your files.See Connecting your phone to a computer on page 101 for more general informationabout connecting your phone to a computer and transfering files.Using the WALKMAN player"WALKMAN" application overview10413598672Track nameArtist namealbum name1Browse the music on your memory card2 Search all tracks saved to your phone's internal storage3 Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins on Google Play™75This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
4 Album art (if available)5 Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward6 Total time length of the track7 Elapsed time of current track8 Progress indicator – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind9 Play/Pause button10 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewindTo change tracks•When a track is playing, tap or .•When a track is playing, swipe the album art left or right.To pause a track•In the WALKMAN player, tap .To fast forward and rewind music•In the WALKMAN player, touch and hold or .You can also drag the progress indicator marker right or left.To adjust the audio volume•When the WALKMAN player is playing a track, press the volume key.To improve the sound quality using the equalizer1When the Walkman™ player is open, press .2Tap Sound enhancements.3If you want to adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons upor down. If you prefer to adjust the sound automatically, tap and select astyle.To turn on the Surround sound1When the Walkman™ player is open, press .2Tap Sound enhancements > > More > Headphone surround.3Select a setting.4Tap OK.To view the current play queue•While a track is playing in the WALKMAN player, tap the album art and thentap .To minimise the WALKMAN player•When the WALKMAN player is playing, press to go to the previous screen,or press to go to the Home screen. The WALKMAN player stays playing inthe background.To return to the WALKMAN player when it is playing in the background1While a track is playing in the background, drag the status bar downwards toopen the Notification panel.2Tap the track title to open the WALKMAN player.Alternatively, you can press and hold and then tap to return to the WALKMAN player.76This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To delete a track1Open the Walkman™ player library and browse to the track you want to delete.2Touch and hold the track title, then tap Delete.You can also delete albums this way.To share a track1When browsing your tracks in the WALKMAN player library, touch and hold atrack title.2Tap Send.3Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions.You can also share albums and playlists this way.You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.To recommend a track on Facebook™1While the track is playing in the Walkman™ player, tap the album art.2Tap to show that you "Like" the track on Facebook™. If desired, add acomment in the comments field.3Tap Share to send the track to Facebook™. If the track is receivedsuccessfully, you will get a confirmation message from Facebook™.Discovering related audio contentIn the Walkman™ player, you can discover audio content that is related to the artistyou are listening to by tapping the infinite button .You can also search for audio content related to a particular artist while you arebrowsing the Walkman™ player. The Walkman™ player searches for and lists thefollowing types of results:•Music videos on YouTube™•Artist info on Wikipedia™•Lyrics on Google•Karaoke videos on YouTube™•Extension searches on the web•Content from the PlayNow™ serviceTo search for related content using the infinite button•When a track is playing in the Walkman™ player, tap .Overview of My music1031274689577This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1 Go back to the current track in the music track2 Picture of the currently playing artist (if available)3 Browse your music by artist4 Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels5 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited™6 Browse your favorite playlists7 Collect links to music and music-related content that you and your friends have shared using onlineservices8 Browse all playlists9 Browse audio by track10 Browse by albumUsing My music to organise your tracksTap the My Music tab in the Walkman™ player to get an overview of all the tracksyou've saved to your phone's memory card. In My Music you can manage youralbums and playlists, create shortcuts, and arrange music by mood and tempo.To add a music track as a shortcut1In the WALKMAN player, tap MY MUSIC.2Tap , , or , then browse to the track that you want to save as ashortcut.3Touch and hold the track title.4Tap Add as shortcut. The shortcut now appears in the My music main view.To rearrange shortcuts1In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC.2Touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then dragthe item to a new location.To delete a shortcut1In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC.2Touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then dragthe item to .You can't delete the following tabs: Tracks, Albums, Artists, Playlists, Music Unlimited,Friends' music and SensMe™ channels.To update your music with the latest information1In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC, then press .2Tap Download music info > Start. Your phone searches online and downloadsthe latest available album art and track information for your music.The SensMe™ channels application gets activated when you download music information.Categorising your music using SensMe™ channelsThe SensMe™ channels application helps you arrange your music by mood andtempo. SensMe™ groups all your tracks into twelve categories, or channels, so youcan select music that matches your mood or suits the time of day.To enable the SensMe™ channels application1In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC.2Press , then tap Download music info.This application requires a mobile or Wi-Fi® network connection.78This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Playing music in random orderYou can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, aplaylist you have created yourself or an album.To play tracks in random order1In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC.2Tap and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a playlist.3Open the album or playlist by tapping its name.4Tap to turn on Shuffle mode.PlaylistsThe Walkman™ player automatically creates Smart playlists on the playlist tab inthe Walkman™ player library. You can also create your own playlists from the musicthat is saved on your phone's memory card.In addition, you can install the Media Go™ application on a computer and use it tocopy playlists from the computer to your phone's memory card. For moreinformation, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 101.To create your own playlists1In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC.2To add an artist, album or a track to a playlist, touch and hold the name of theartist or the title of the album or track.3In the menu that opens, tap Add to playlist > Create new playlist.4Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.To add tracks to a playlist1When browsing the Walkman™ player library, touch and hold the name of theartist or the title of the album or track you want to add.2Tap Add to playlist.3Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the artist, album ortrack. The artist, album or track is added to the playlist.To play your own playlists1In the WALKMAN player, tap MY MUSIC.2Tap .3Under Playlists, tap a playlist.4Tap a track to play it.To remove a track from a playlist1In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the track you want to delete.2Tap Delete from playlist.To delete a playlist1In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC, then select Playlists.2Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete.3Tap Delete.4Tap Delete again to confirm.You cannot delete default playlists.WALKMAN player widgetThe WALKMAN player widget is a miniature application that gives you direct accessto the WALKMAN player from your Home screen. You need to add this widget to yourHome screen before you can use it.79This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To add the Walkman™ player widget to your Home screen1From your Home screen, press .2Tap .3Find and tap WALKMAN.80This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Identifying music using TrackIDtechnologyUse the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hearplaying in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll getartist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified byTrackID™ and you can view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around theglobe are searching for. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area. Ifyou have problems using this application, see I cannot use Internet-based services onpage 120.The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.To open the TrackID™ application1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap TrackID™.You can also use the TrackID™ widget to open the TrackID™ application.To search for track information using TrackID™1When the TrackID™ application is open, hold the phone towards the musicsource.2Tap . If the track is recognised by the TrackID™ service, the results appearon the screen.To return to the TrackID™ start screen, press .To view TrackID™ charts1When the TrackID™ application is open, tap Charts. The first time you view achart, it is set to your own region.2To see charts of the most popular searches in other regions, tap >Regions.3Select a country or region.Using TrackID™ technology resultsTrack information appears when the TrackID™ application recognises a track. Youcan select to purchase the track or share it using email or SMS. You can also getmore information about the track's artist.To buy a track using TrackID™ technology1When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.2In the track information screen, tap Download.3Follow the instructions in your phone to complete your purchase.The track purchase feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networksand/or service providers in all areas.To share a track using email or SMS1When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.2Tap Share, then select a sharing method.3Follow the instructions in your phone to complete the procedure.To view the artist information for a track1When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.2Tap Artist info.81This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To delete a track from the track history1When the TrackID™ application is open, tap History.2Tap a track title, then tap Delete.3Tap Yes.82This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using the FM radioThe FM radio in your phone works like any FM radio. For example, you can browseand listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect awired headset or headphones to the phone before you can use the radio. This isbecause the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices isconnected, you can then switch the radio sound to the phone speaker, if desired.When you open the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDSinformation, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.To start the FM radio1Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your phone.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scrollthrough the frequency band.When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDSinformation, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.FM radio overview172345681Move upwards to the previous favourite (available when favourites are saved)2 The tuned frequency3 Save or remove a channel as a favourite4 Move downwards to the next favourite (available when favourites are saved)5 An saved favourite channel6 Radio on/off key7 RDS (Radio Data System) information – not available in all countries/regions8 Open the TrackID™ applicationMoving between radio channelsYou can move between radio channels along a frequency band by:•Flicking up and down.•Dragging.•Tapping a channel or, if available, the RDS information (station identification).83This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using your favourite radio channelsYou can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By usingfavourites you can quickly return to a radio channel.To save a channel as a favourite1When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as afavourite.2Tap .To remove a channel as a favourite1When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove as afavourite.2Tap .To move between favourite channels•When the radio is open, tap or .To move between favourites, you need to save at least two channels as favourites.Making a new search for radio channelsIf you have moved to a new location or the reception has improved in your currentlocation, you can start a new scan for radio channels.Any favourites you have saved are not affected by a new scan.To start a new search for radio channels1When the radio is open, press .2Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and allavailable channels are displayed.Switching between the speaker and the handsfreeYou can choose to listen to the radio either through the portable handsfree orheadphones, or through the speaker in the phone.To switch between the speaker and handsfree1When the radio is open, press .2Tap Play in speaker.3To play the sound through the portable handsfree or headphones again, press and tap Play in headphones.Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your phone's FMradio.To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™1While the song is playing on your phone's FM radio, tap .2A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples thesong. If successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possibletracks.3Press to return the FM Radio.The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.84This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Taking photos and recording videosTake a photo or record a video with the camera in your phone. You can hold thecamera horizontally or vertically. All photos and videos are saved automatically on thememory card. Share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos andvideos to a web service.Camera controls overview4593672811 Zoom in or out2 Main camera screen3 Switch between still and video camera4 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos5 Display all settings6 Take photos or record video clips7 Go back a step or exit the camera8 View photos and videos9 Camera setting iconsTo open the camera•When the screen is active, press and hold down the camera key.To close the camera•Press from the main camera screen.To take a photo using the camera key1Activate the camera.2If the still camera is not selected, drag to .3Press the camera key fully down.To take a photo by tapping the on-screen button1Activate the camera.2If the still camera is not selected, drag to .3To display all settings, press .4Tap Capturing method and select On-screen button if it is not alreadyselected.5Point the camera towards the subject.6Tap the on-screen button . The photo is taken as soon as you release yourfinger.To use the zoom function•When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down to zoom in or out.85This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To view your photos and videos1Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to open aphoto or video.2Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos are identified by .In step 1, you can also flick the thumbnails from right to left and then select the one you wantto view.To delete a photo1Open the photo you want to delete.2Tap .Adding the geographical position to your photosTurn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) tophotos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either bywireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology.When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but thegeographical position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned onand the geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. Whenneither of these two symbols appears, geotagging is turned off.To turn on geotagging1Activate the camera.2If the still camera is not selected, drag to .3Press , then tap Geotagging > On.4Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.5Check the options you want to select under Location services.6After you confirm your settings, press to return to the camera screen.7If appears on the camera screen, your location is available and your photocan get geotagged. If not, check your GPS and/or wireless networkconnection.Using still camera settingsTo adjust the still camera settings1Activate the camera.2If the still camera is not selected, drag to .3Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen.4To display all settings, press .5Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired.To customise the still camera settings panel1When the camera is open, press to display all settings.2Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desiredposition.If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled.Still camera settings overviewScenesUse the Scenes feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations usingpre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fitthe selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.Off86This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
The Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually.Night sceneUse when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, thecamera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.SportsUse for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.Exposure valueDetermine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increasedamount of light.White balanceThe white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lightingconditions.AutoAdjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions.IncandescentAdjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.FluorescentAdjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.DaylightAdjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.CloudyAdjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky.Self-timer.With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. Use this functionto take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You canalso use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.On (10 s.)Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.On (2 s.)Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.OffThe photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.GeotaggingTag photos with details of where you took them.OnWhen geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when youtake them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu.See Using location services to find your position on page 104.For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo.Your location is determined when appears on the camera screen. When the phone is searchingfor your position, appears.OffWhen geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo.Capturing methodSelect the method you use to take photos.On-screen button87This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Take a photo by tapping the on-screen button on the camera screen. The photo is taken as soon asyou release your finger.Touch captureIdentify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is takenas soon as you release your finger. This applies only when focus mode is set to touch focus.Camera key onlyTake a photo only using the hardware camera key. The photo is taken as soonas you release your finger.Tips on using the cameraRule of thirdsDon’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in,you achieve a better result.Hold it steadyAvoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaningit against a solid object.Get closerBy getting as close as possible to your subject, you can fill the camera screen viewwith your subject.Consider varietyThink about different angles, and move towards the subject. Take some verticalphotos. Try different positions.Use a plain backgroundA plain background helps highlight your subject.Keep your lens cleanMobile phones are used in all kinds of weather and places, and carried in pocketsand bags. This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered withfingerprints. Use a soft cloth to clean the lens.Using the video cameraTo record a video using the camera key1Activate the camera.2If the video camera is not selected, drag to .3To start recording a video, press the camera key.4To stop recording, press the camera key again.Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.To record a video by tapping the screen1Activate the camera.2If the video camera is not selected, drag to .3To display all settings, press .4Tap Capturing method > Touch capture if it is not already selected.5Tap the camera screen to start recording.6Tap the camera screen to stop recording.Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.88This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To record a video by tapping the on-screen button1Activate the camera.2If the video camera is not selected, drag to .3To display all settings, press .4Tap Capturing method, then select On-screen button if it is not alreadyselected.5Point the camera towards the subject.6Tap to start recording.7Tap to stop recording.Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.To play recorded videos1Activate the camera.2If the video camera is not selected, drag to .3Tap the thumbnails on the bottom of the screen.4Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files. Videos are identified by.5Tap to play a video.6To stop playing the video, tap or .You can also flick the thumbnails from right to left to find the file that you want to play.To delete a recorded video1Browse to the video that you want to delete.2Tap .Using video camera settingsTo adjust video camera settings1Activate the camera.2If the video camera is not selected, drag to .3Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen.4To display all settings, press .5Select the setting you want to adjust, then make your changes.To customise the video camera settings panel1When the video camera is open, press to display all settings.2Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desiredposition.If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled.Video camera settings overviewScenesThe Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situationsusing pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for youto fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video.OffThe Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.Night sceneWhen turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-movingobjects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode whenlighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality.SportsUse for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.89This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Exposure valueThis setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher valueindicates an increased amount of light.White balanceThe white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lightingconditions.AutoAdjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions.IncandescentAdjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.FluorescentAdjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.DaylightAdjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.CloudyAdjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky.Self-timerWith the self-timer you can record a video without holding the phone. Use it to recordgroup videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer toavoid shaking the camera when recording videos.On (10 s.)Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.On (2 s.)Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.OffThe video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.Capturing methodSelect the method you use to record a video.On-screen buttonRecord a video by using the on-screen button on the camera screen.Touch captureIdentify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger.Camera key onlyRecord a video by using only the hardware camera key.MicrophoneSelect whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.Shutter soundChoose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.90This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Viewing photos and videos in AlbumUse Album to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your phonecamera, or to view similar content that you've downloaded or copied to the memorycard. You can add geotags to your photos and videos, and then view them on aworld map. In Album, you can also view photos and videos that you've uploaded toan online service, for example, to a Picasa™ web album or to Facebook™.From Album, you can also share your favorite photos and videos with friends viausing Bluetooth™ wireless technology, email, messaging and various online services.And you can perform basic editing tasks on photos and set them as wallpaper orcontact pictures. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer onpage 101.Album tab overviewThe following tabs are available in Album:•Pictures – view all photos and videos saved to the memory card.•Maps – view your geotagged photos and video clips on a world map.•Online – view your online albums.To open Album1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Album.If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways,mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.Viewing photos and videos saved in the phoneIn the grid view of the Pictures tab in Album, you can view the thumbnails of photosand videos. You can also go to the list view of all albums and find content in eachfolder.Overview of Pictures tab6512341011127891Grid view of photos and videos.2 Total number of photos and videos.3 The date and number of items in the group below.91This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
4 Tap a photo or video to view it.5 Scroll up or down to view content.6 Switch to a list view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone.7 List view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone.8 Tap to return to grid view in the Pictures tab.9 The number of the folders containing pictures and videos.10 Folder containing all pictures taken with your phone camera.11 Folder containing all videos taken with your phone camera.12 All other folders containing pictures and/or videos that you've downloaded or copied to your phone.To view photos and videos in grid view1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Album. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologicallyordered grid. Videos are indicated by .3Tap a photo or video to view it.4Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photoor video.If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways,mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.To view photos and videos in list view1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Album > Pictures.3Tap . Folders containing photos and videos shot using the phone camera aredisplayed at the top. All other folders containing pictures and videos saved onyour phone are displayed in an alphabetical list.4Tap a folder you want to open. The folder's content appears in achronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by .5Tap a photo or video to view it.6Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photoor video.If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways,mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.To change the size of the thumbnails in Album•When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingersapart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.To work with batches of photos or videos in Album1When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, press and tapSelect items to activate selection mode.2Tap the items you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blueframe.3Use the tools in the toolbar at the top of the screen to work with your selecteditems.To activate selection mode, you can also touch and hold an item until its frame turns blue.Then you can tap other items to select them.Working with photos in AlbumYou can edit photos in Album. For example, you can crop photos, associate themwith contacts, or use them as wallpaper.92This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To zoom a photo•When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap againto zoom out.•When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch twofingers together to zoom out.To watch a slideshow of your photos1When you are viewing a photo, press and tap Slideshow to start playing allthe photos in an album.2Tap a photo to end the slideshow.To rotate a photo1When you are viewing a photo, press .2Select Rotate left or Rotate right. The photo is saved in the new orientation.To crop a photo1When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Crop.2To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When thesquares at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.3To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one ofthe four corners to make the squares at the edges disappear, then drag thecorner accordingly.4To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside theframe, then drag it to the desired position.5To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Crop. The originaluncropped version remains on your phone's memory card.To use a photo as a contact picture1When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Use as > Contact picture.2Select the contact you want to associate with the photo.3Crop the photo, if required.4Tap Crop.To use a photo as wallpaper1When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Use as > Wallpaper.2Crop the photo, if required.3Tap Crop.To edit a photo•When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Edit photo.To share a photo1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap.2In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share thephoto, then follow the steps to send it.To add a geotag to a photo1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap to open the map screen.2Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map.3To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map to where youwant to move the photo.4When you are finished, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photoviewer.When a photo is geotagged, appears along with location information. You can tap thisicon to view the photo on a map.93This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To delete a photo1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap.2Tap OK.Working with videos in AlbumUse Album to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, orcopied to your memory card. You can also share your videos with friends, or uploadthem to YouTube™.To play a video1Open the Pictures tab in Album.2Using grid view or list view, locate the video that you want to open.3Tap the video to play it.4If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. Tohide the controls, tap the screen again.To pause a video1When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.2Tap .To fast forward and rewind a video1When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.2Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.To adjust the volume of a video•Press the volume key.To share a video1When a video is playing, press , then tap Share.2In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share theselected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items. Also, some itemsmay not send if the file size is too large.To delete a video1In Album, find the video you want to delete.2Touch and hold the video to activate selection mode. The frame of the videothumbnail turns blue when it is selected.3Tap , then tap OK.Viewing your photos on a mapIf you enable location detection when taking photos, you can use the informationgathered at a later stage. For example, you can view your photos on a map and showfriends and family where you were when you took the photo. Adding locationinformation is also referred to as geotagging. When you enable location detection,you can select to use either GPS satellites or wireless networks, or both, to find yourposition.For more information, see Using location services to find your position on page 104.94This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Overview of Maps tab1234561 The number of geotagged photos and videos.2 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map.3 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location.4 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen.5 Search a location on the map.6 Switch to globe view.To enable location detection1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Location services.3Mark the GPS satellites and/or Google's location service checkboxes.To view geotagged photos on a map in Album1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Album > Maps.3Tap a photo to view it in full screen.4If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears onthe map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, forexample, . To view these photos, tap the cover photo and then tap one ofthe thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.When viewing a geotagged photo in the photo viewer, you can touch the screen to display thetoolbars, then tap to view the photo on the map.To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album1When viewing the map in Album, press , then tap Add geotag.2Find and tap the photo to which you want to add the geotag.3Tap the desired location on the map to set the geotag, then tap OK.To edit the geotag of a photo in Album1When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until itsframe turns blue.2Drag the photo to the new location.You can also tap the desired location on the map instead of dragging.95This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To change the map view in Album•When viewing the map in Album, press , then select Classic view or Satelliteview.Viewing your online albumsIn Album, you can view the photos and videos you've uploaded to online services,such as Picasa™ and Facebook™. View comments from your friends and add yourown comments as well. You can also recommend or "Like" a photo when you viewyour albums in Facebook™.Overview of Online tab12341Number of available online albums.2 Active online service.3 Name of an online album.4 Number of items in the online album.To view photos from online services in Album1Make sure you are signed in to the relevant online service, for example,Facebook™.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Album > Online. All your available online albums are displayed.4Tap any album to view its contents, then tap a photo in the album.5In the photo viewer, flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to viewthe previous photo or video.To view and add comments to online album content1When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display thetoolbars, then tap to view the comments.2To view more comments, scroll down the screen.3To add your own comments, enter your comments at the bottom of the screen,then tap Post.To recommend a photo or video on Facebook™•While viewing a photo or video from one of your Facebook™ albums, tap thescreen to display the toolbars, then tap to show that you "Like" the item onFacebook™.96This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Playing video content in MoviesUse the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’vedownloaded to your phone. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plotsummaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play yourmovies on other phones that are connected to the same network.Videos taken with the camera are displayed in Album, not in Movies. For more information, seeViewing photos and videos in Album on page 91.To play video clips in Movies1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Movies. All movies are displayed in a grid.3Tap the movie you want to select, then tap to play it.4To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.5To pause the movie, tap .6To rewind the movie, drag the progress bar marker left. To fast forward themovie, drag the progress bar marker right.To play a movie in full screen1When a movie is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.2Tap .To play the movie in its original size, tap .To share a movie1When a movie is playing, press , then tap Share.2In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share theselected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.To get movie information manually1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Movies. All movies are displayed in a grid.3Press , then make sure that the Online mode checkbox is marked and thatyour phone has a data connection.4Touch and hold the movie for which you want to get information, then tapSearch for info in the list that appears.5In the search field, enter keywords for the movie, then tap . All matches aredisplayed in a list.6Tap the result you want, then tap Done. The download of the informationbegins.7When the download is finished, tap the movie to view its information. If theinformation is not correct, tap and search again.Data transmission charges may apply.To clear the information for a movie1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Movies. All movies are displayed in a grid.3Touch and hold the desired movie, then tap Clear info from the list thatappears.97This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Bluetooth™ wireless technologyUse the Bluetooth™ function to send files to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices,or to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in yourphone and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices suchas computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections workbetter within a 10 meter (33 foot) range, with no solid objects in between. In somecases you have to manually pair your phone with other Bluetooth™ devices.Remember to set your phone to "discoverable" if you want other Bluetooth™ devicesto detect it.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth™ devices can vary.To turn on the Bluetooth™ function and make your phone visible1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings.3Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth™ function.4Tap Bluetooth. Your phone and a list of available Bluetooth™ devices appear.5Tap your phone name to make your phone visible to other Bluetooth™devices.To adjust your phone's visibility time to other Bluetooth™ devices1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.3Press and select Visibility timeout.4Select an option.Naming your phoneYou can give your phone a name. This name is shown to other devices after you haveturned on the Bluetooth™ function and your phone is set to visible.To give your phone a name1Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is turned on.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.4Press and select Rename phone.5Enter a name for your phone.6Tap Rename.Pairing with another Bluetooth™ deviceWhen you pair your phone with another device, you can, for example, connect yourphone to a Bluetooth™ handsfree or a Bluetooth™ car kit and use these devices tomake and receive calls.Once you have paired your phone with a Bluetooth™ device the phone will rememberthis pairing. When pairing the phone with a Bluetooth™ device, you may need toenter a passcode. Your phone will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If thisdoes not work, refer to your Bluetooth™ device documentation for the devicepasscode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to apaired Bluetooth™ device.Some Bluetooth™ devices, for example, most Bluetooth™ headsets, require you toboth pair and connect with the other device.You can pair your phone with several Bluetooth™ devices, but you can only connectto one Bluetooth™ profile at the same time.98This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device1Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has theBluetooth™ function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.2From the Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth™ devices appear ina list.4Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your phone.5Enter a passcode, if required. The phone and the Bluetooth™ device are nowpaired.To connect your phone to another Bluetooth™ device1If you are connecting to a Bluetooth device that requires you to first pair yourphone before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your phone with thatdevice.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.4Tap the Bluetooth™ device to which you want to connect your phone.To unpair a Bluetooth™ device1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.3Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device that you want tounpair.4Tap Unpair.Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technologyShare items with other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as phones orcomputers. You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth™function, such as:•Photos and videos•Music and other audio files•Contacts•Web pagesTo send items using Bluetooth™1Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth™ function is turned on and thatthe device is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.2Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want tosend, and scroll to the item.3Depending on the application and the item you want to send, you may need to,for example, touch and hold the item, open the item or press . Other waysto send an item may exist.4Select Share or Send.5Select Bluetooth.6Turn on Bluetooth™, if you are asked to do so.7Tap the name of the receiving device.8Receiving device: If asked, accept the connection.9Sending device: If asked, confirm the transfer to the receiving device.10 Receiving device: Accept the incoming item.99This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To receive items using Bluetooth™1Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to otherBluetooth™ devices.2The sending device now starts sending data to your phone.3If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm thesuggested passcode.4When you are notified of an incoming file to your phone, drag the status bardownwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.5Tap Accept to start the file transfer.6To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar downwards.7To open a received item, drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevantnotification.To view files you have received using Bluetooth™1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.3Press and select Show received files.100This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Connecting your phone to a computerConnect your phone to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and otherfile types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wirelesstechnology.When you connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable, you are promptedto install the PC Companion application on your computer. PC Companion helps youaccess additional computer applications to transfer and organise media files, updateyour phone, synchronise phone content, and more.You might not be able to transfer some copyright-protected material between your phone andcomputer.Transferring and handling content using a USB cableUse a USB cable connection between a computer and your phone for easy transferand management of your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can dragand drop content between your phone and the computer, or between your phone'sinternal storage and SD card, using the computer's file explorer.If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files to your phone, it'sbest to use the Media Go™ application on your computer. Media Go™ convertsmedia files so that you can use them on your phone.To transfer content between a phone and computer using a USB cable1Using a USB cable, connect your phone to a computer. Internal storage & SDcard connected appears in the status bar.2Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and waituntil your phone's internal storage and SD card appear as external disks inMicrosoft® Windows® Explorer.3Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your phone and thecomputer.To transfer content between internal storage and an SD card via USB1Using a USB cable, connect your phone to a computer. Internal storage & SDcard connected appears in the status bar on your phone screen.2Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and waituntil your phone's internal storage and your SD card appear as external disksin Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.3Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between the phone's internalstorage and the SD card.Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®You can transfer files between your phone and other MTP compatible devices, suchas a computer, using a Wi-Fi® connection. Before connecting, you first need to pairthe two devices. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media filesbetween your phone and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application onthe computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on yourphone.In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports Media transfer,for example, a computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® 7.101This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To pair your phone wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode1Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normallyenabled by default.2Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable.3Computer: Once the phone name appears on the screen, click Networkconfiguration and follow the instructions to pair the computer.4When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.The above instructions only work if Windows® 7 is installed on your computer and thecomputer is connected to a Wi-Fi® Access Point via a network cable.To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode1Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normallyenabled by default.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity.4Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices.5Tap Connect.Make sure your phone's Wi-Fi® function is turned on.To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity.3Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under Trusteddevices.4Tap Disconnect.To remove a pairing with another device1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity.3Tap the paired device that you want to remove.4Tap Forget.PC CompanionPC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional featuresand services which help you transfer music, video and pictures to and from yourphone. You can also use PC Companion to update your phone and get the latestsoftware version available. The installation files for PC Companion are saved on yourphone and the installation is launched from the phone when you connect it to acomputer via USB cable.You need an internet connected computer running one of the following operatingsystems to use the PC Companion application:•Microsoft® Windows® 7•Microsoft® Windows Vista®•Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)To start PC Companion1Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.2Open the PC Companion application on the PC, then click Start to open one ofthe features that you want to use.Media Go™The Media Go™ computer application helps you transfer and manage media contentin your phone and computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within thePC Companion application. See PC Companion on page 102 for more information.You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application:102This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
•Microsoft® Windows® 7•Microsoft® Windows Vista®•Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higherTo transfer content using the Media Go™ application1Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable.2Phone: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears.3Computer: Open the PC Companion application on the PC first. InPC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In somecases, you may have to wait for Media Go™ to install.4Using Media Go™, drag and drop files between your computer and phone.Media Go™ can also be downloaded from www.sonymobile.com.103This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using location services to find yourpositionUse your phone to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wirelessnetworks. Enable the wireless networks option if you only need your approximatelocation, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view ofthe sky, enable the GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connectionis weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found.Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited tonavigational services.To enable GPS1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Location services.3Mark the GPS satellites checkbox.Using GPSYour phone has a global positioning system (GPS) receiver that uses satellite signalsto calculate your location.When you use features that require the GPS receiver to find your location, make sure you havea clear view of the sky.Getting the best performanceThe first time you use the GPS it can take 5 to 10 minutes for your location to befound. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the sky. Stand still anddon't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). The GPS signals canpass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such asbuildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move toanother location.Google Maps™Track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detaileddirections to your destination. Before taking trips, you can download and save mapsto your memory card to avoid high roaming costs.The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Internet connection. You may incur dataconnection charges when you connect to the Internet from your phone. Contact your network104This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in everymarket, country or region.To use Google Maps™1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Maps.If you want to use Google Maps™, you have to enable one of the location methods availableunder Settings > Location services.To learn more about Google Maps™•When you use Google Maps™, press , then tap Help.Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude™Join Google Latitude™ to view your friends’ locations on maps and share yourlocation and other information with them.Using Google Maps™ to get directionsUse the Google Maps™ application to get directions when you travel by foot, publictransportation, or car. You can add a shortcut to a destination on your Home screento get quick directions from wherever you are.When you view a map, you make an Internet connection, and data is transferred toyour phone. So it's a good idea to download and save maps to your phone beforeyou take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs.Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services.Using the Navigation applicationUse the Navigation application in your phone to get turn-by-turn instructions on howto get places. The directions are both spoken and displayed on the screen.The Navigation application may not be available in every market.To start Navigation1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Navigation.105This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Backing up and restoringUse the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to yourmemory card or online storage account. Such backups can be used to restore yourcontent and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted.Types of content you can back upUse the Backup and restore application to back up the following types of data:•Bookmarks•Call log•Contacts•Applications from Google Play™•Multimedia messages•System settings (such as alarms, ringer volume)•Text messagesYou do not need to back up music files and photos or videos taken with the phone camera.They are backed up automatically to the phone's memory card.You may incur additional data transmission charges when you restore Google Play™applications.106This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Locking and protecting your phoneIMEI numberEvery phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. Youshould keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider canuse your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country.To view your IMEI number1Turn off your phone, then remove the battery cover and battery.2Look for the 15- to 17-digit number on the label. The first 15 digits representthe IMEI number.To view your IMEI number in the phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.3Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.SIM card protectionThe SIM card lock only protects your subscription. Your phone will still work with twonew SIM cards. If one of the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (PersonalIdentity Number). If you enter your PIN incorrectly more times than the maximumnumber of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You need to enteryour PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and then a new PIN. Your PIN, PIN2 and PUKare supplied by your network operator.To enable the SIM card PIN lock1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.3Tap Lock SIM card.4Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.To change the SIM card PIN1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.3Tap Change SIM PIN.4Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.5Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.6Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.To change the SIM card PIN21From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings3Tap Fixed dialling numbers > Change PIN2.4Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.5Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.6Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.107This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To unblock a locked SIM card1When Type PUK and new PIN code appears, enter the PUK code.2Enter a new PIN code and tap OK.If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, the SIM card becomes blocked. If thishappens, contact your service provider to get a new SIM card.Setting a screen lockTo set a screen lock1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.2Select an option.It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If youforget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts andmessages. Refer to Sony Customer support for more information.To create a screen unlock pattern1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.3Follow the instructions in your phone. You are asked to select a securityquestion that will be used to unlock the phone if you forget your screen unlockpattern.To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern1Activate the screen.2Draw your screen unlock pattern.If the unlock pattern you draw on the screen is rejected five times in a row, you can select toeither wait 30 seconds and then try again, or to answer the security question you haveselected.To change the screen unlock pattern1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.3Draw your screen unlock pattern.4Tap Pattern.5Follow the instructions in your phone.To disable the screen unlock pattern1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.2Draw the screen unlock pattern.3Tap Slide.To create a screen unlock PIN1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.2Enter a numeric PIN.3If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.4Tap Continue.5Re-enter and confirm your PIN.6If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.7Tap OK.To disable the screen unlock PIN1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.2Enter your PIN, then tap Next.3Tap Slide.108This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To create a screen lock password1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock >Password.2Enter a password.3If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.4Tap Continue.5Re-enter and confirm your password.6If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.7Tap OK.To disable the screen unlock password1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.2Enter your password and tap Next.3Tap Slide.109This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Updating your phoneUpdate your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performanceand the latest enhancements.You can use the Update center application on your phone to run a wireless update oryou can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using aUSB cable connection. If you update wirelessly, then you can use either a mobilenetwork or a Wi-Fi® network connection. Just make sure you back up and save alldata stored on your phone before you update.When you run an update using the Update center application, a data connection is establishedand related charges may be incurred. Also, the availability of updates over a mobile networkdepends on your operator. Contact your network operator for more information.Updating your phone wirelesslyUse the Update center application to update your phone wirelessly. You candownload software updates manually, or you can allow Update service to updateyour phone automatically whenever downloads become available. When theautomatic update feature is activated, a notification appears in the status bar everytime an update becomes available.To download software updates manually from Update center1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Update Centre.3Select the desired application or system update and tap Download, or tapUpdate all to download all application updates.Application updates launch automatically after download. With system updates, wait for yourphone to restart, then install the update manually. Also, You may incur data connectioncharges when downloading updates over 3G/mobile networks.To activate automatic software updates using the Update Center application1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Update Centre.3Press , then tap Settings.4Mark the Allow automatic updates checkbox, then tap OK. Updates are nowdownloaded automatically as soon as they become available.You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over 3G/mobile networks.To install system updates1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Update Centre.3Select a system update you want to install, then tap Install.Updating your phone using a USB cable connectionSome updates are not available for wireless download. Notifications appear in thestatus bar to inform you of such updates. To download and run the updates, youneed a USB cable and a computer running the PC Companion application. You caninstall PC Companion on the computer using installation files saved on your phone,or you can download the application directly from www.sonymobile.com.110This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To download the PC Companion application from your phone1Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable.2When prompted, follow the instructions in the phone to launch the installationof PC Companion on the computer.PC Companion can also be downloaded from www.sonymobile.com.To download software updates using a USB cable connection1Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is notalready installed.2Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable.3Computer: Launch the PC Companion application. After a few moments, PCCompanion detects your phone and searches for new phone software.4Phone: When notifications appear in the status bar, follow the on-screeninstructions to carry out the relevant software updates.To update your phone using an Apple® Mac® computer1Install the Bridge for Mac application on the Apple® Mac® computer you areusing, if it is not already installed.2Using a USB cable, connect your phone to the Apple® Mac® computer.3Computer: Launch the Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments,Bridge for Mac detects your phone and searches for new phone software.4Computer: If a new phone software update is detected, a popup windowappears. Follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant softwareupdates.The Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from www.sonymobile.com.111This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Phone settings overviewGet to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalise them to your ownrequirements.Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off , scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or addthe Wi-Fi® network.Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth™ on or off , search for available Bluetooth™devices, and make your phone visible or invisible to otherBluetooth™ devices.Data usage Turn the mobile data traffic on or off, and keep track of your datausage details over a specific time.More… Turn Airplane mode on or off, configure settings for VPN andMobile networks, and enable your phone to share its mobile dataconnection as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot, or through USBtethering or Bluetooth™ tethering.Call settings Manage and configure settings for fixed dialing numbers,voicemail and Internet calls.Sound Configure how your phone rings, vibrates, or alerts you when youreceive communications. You can also use these settings to setthe volume level for music, video, games or other media withaudio, and to make related adjustments.Display Enable your phone screen to switch orientation when you rotateyour phone. You can also set the brightness, font size, wallpaperand screen timeout.Storage Check out the available space on your phone's internal storageand on the SD card. You can also erase the SD card, or unmountit for safe removal.Battery View your phone battery status. You can also see how long yourphone is up on battery, and how different applications consumebattery power.Apps Manage running applications, downloaded applications andapplications on the SD card.Xperia™ Configure the USB connection mode, network connection typeand Internet settings. You can also enable Facebook featuresinside applications.Accounts &sync Enable your phone to synchronise data with the synchronisationaccounts that you add.Locationservices Enable or disable Google's location service, GPS satellites, andLocation & Google search.Security Protect your phone by setting up different locks and passwords.You can also allow the installation applications not from GooglePlay™.Language &input Select the phone language, adjust text input options, addingwords to personal dictionary and configure speech settings.Backup & reset Back up your data and reset your phone.Date & time Set the time and date, or choose the network-provided values.Select your preferred date and hour format.112This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust relatedsettings.Developeroptions Set options for application development. For example, you canshow CPU usage on the phone display and show visual feedbackfor touches. You can also set the phone to enter debug modewhen USB is connected.About phone View information about your phone, such as the model number,firmware version, phone number and signal. You can also updateyour software to the latest version.113This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Status and notification icons overviewStatus iconsThe following status icons may appear on your screen:Signal strengthNo signalRoamingGPRS is availableEDGE is available3G is availableSending and downloading GPRS dataSending and downloading EDGE dataSending and downloading 3G dataBattery statusThe battery is chargingGPS is activatedAirplane mode is activatedThe Bluetooth™ function is activatedConnected to another Bluetooth™ deviceThe SIM card is not insertedThe microphone is mutedThe speakerphone is onSilent modeVibrate modeAn alarm is setSynchronisation is ongoingProblem with sign-in or synchronisationA Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are availableNotification iconsThe following notification icons may appear on your screen:New email messageNew text message or multimedia messageNew voicemail114This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
An upcoming calendar eventA song is playingThe phone is connected to a computer via a USB cableWarning messageError messageMissed callCall ongoingCall on holdCall forwarding onSoftware updates availableDownloading dataUploading dataMore (undisplayed) notifications115This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Application overviewUse the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms.Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,and manage text and images.Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage yourappointments.Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.Use the Contact application to manage phone numbers, email address andother information related to your contacts.Access your downloaded applications.Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both privateand corporate accounts.Use the Facebook application to engage in social networking with friends,family members and colleagues around the world.Browse and listen to FM radio stations.Use the Gallery application to view and to work with your photos and videos.Use the Gmail™ application in your phone to read, write and organise emailmessages.Search for information in your phone and on the web.Use the Latitude application to view your friends’ locations on a map andshare your location.View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes usingGoogle Maps™.Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your phone.Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimediamessages.Use the Movies application to play videos in your phone, and share videoswith your friends or on other devices using DLNA™.Use the WALKMAN™ application to organise and play music, audio booksand podcasts.View the updates of music and videos that your friends have shared onFacebook.Navigate your way using spoken, turn-by-turn instructions.View news stories and weather forecasts.Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dialfunction.Search for places, for example, restaurants and cafés.Customise power saving modes to reduce battery consumption.Use the Video Unlimited™ application to rent and purchase videos.116This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited™ application to access millionsof songs over a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi® connection.Optimise phone settings to suit your own requirements.Use the Setup guide application to learn about basic functions and to gethelp setting up the phone.Use the Google Talk™ application to chat with friends online.Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and getartist, album and other info.Use Timescape™ to collect all your communications into one integrated view,including social networking events and text messages.Use the Help application to access user support directly in the phone. Forexample, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tipsand tricks.Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.Download and install new applications and updates.Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.117This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
User supportAccess user support directly in your phone through the Help application. Forexample, you can open a User guide with instructions on how to use your phone. Youcan also get troubleshooting and other help from the Sony Mobile support zone, andfrom the Sony Mobile Customer support service.•Help application features:•User guide in the phone – read and search information on how to use your phone.•Educate yourself – read tips and tricks, get the latest news, and watch how-tovideos.•Email support – send an email to our support team.•Support zone – visit www.sonymobile.com to get comprehensive support for yourphone.•Troubleshooting – find common problems and error messages at the end of our Userguides and on the support zone.•Customer support – if all else fails. The relevant support numbers are listed in thesupplied Important information leaflet.An extended User guide is also available at www.sonymobile.com.To access the Help application1From your Application screen, find and tap .2Find and tap the required support item.118This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
TroubleshootingMy phone is not working as expectedIf you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anythingelse:•Restart your phone.•Remove and re-insert the battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone.•Update your phone. Updating your phone ensures optimal performance and providesthe latest enhancements. See Updating your phone on page 110 for moreinformation.•Reset your phone.Be patient while resetting your phone. Restarting the phone during a reset procedure maydamage the phone permanently.Resetting the phoneYou can reset your phone to its original settings, with or without deleting all of yourpersonal data. It is possible to reset the phone to the state it was in before you firstturned it on. But before you perform a reset, make sure to back up any importantdata saved on your phone.To reset the phoneTo avoid permanent phone damage, do not restart the phone while a reset procedure isunderway.1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.3Tap Factory data reset > Reset phone.4To confirm, tap Erase everything.I cannot charge the phoneThe charger is not properly connected or the battery connection is poor. Remove thebattery and clean the connectors.No battery charging icon appears when phone starts chargingIt may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen.The battery performance is lowFollow our smart tips on how to get more out of your battery. See Improving batteryperformance on page 14.The phone does not recognise my wired headset•Make sure the wired headset that you are using complies to the CTIA standard. Yourphone supports the CTIA standard, and may not be fully compatible with otherstandards such as OMTP.•If you have a wireless headset that is compatible with your phone, try using thatinstead.119This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer,when using a USB cableThe software or the USB drivers have not been properly installed. Go towww.sonymobile.com for more detailed installation instructions and troubleshootingsections.I cannot use Internet-based servicesMake sure your subscription covers data downloads and that the Internet settings inyour phone are correct. See Internet and messaging settings on page 32 for moreinformation on how to enable data traffic, data roaming, and download Internetsettings. Contact your network operator for more information about your subscriptionsettings.Error messagesNo network coverage•Your phone is in Airplane mode. Make sure Airplane mode is turned off.•Your phone is not receiving any network signal, or the received signal is too weak.Contact your network operator and make sure that the network has coverage whereyou are.•The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If thisworks, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact thenearest Sony service center.Emergency calls onlyYou are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. However, in anemergency, some network operators allow you to call the international emergencynumber 112. See Emergency calls on page 36 for more information.SIM card lockedYou have entered your PIN incorrectly 3 times in a row. To unlock the phone, youneed the PUK provided by your operator.SIM card is PUK lockedYou have entered your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) incorrectly 10 times in a row.Please contact your service provider.120This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Recycling your phoneGot an old phone lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you willhelp us reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too!Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www.sonymobile.com.121This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Legal informationSony C1505/C1504This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without anywarranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies ofcurrent information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony MobileCommunications AB at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into neweditions of this User guide.© 2012 Sony Mobile Communications AB. All rights reserved.Publication number: 1265-3888.1Your mobile phone has the capability to download, store and forward additional content, for example,ringtones. The use of such content may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties, including but notlimited to restriction under applicable copyright laws. You, and not Sony, are entirely responsible for additionalcontent that you download to or forward from your mobile phone. Prior to your use of any additional content,please verify that your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized. Sony does not guaranteethe accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under nocircumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third partycontent.This User guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties. Use of such programming orservices may require separate registration with the third party provider and may be subject to additional termsof use. For applications accessed on or through a third-party website, please review such websites’ terms ofuse and applicable privacy policy in advance. Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability orperformance of any third-party websites or offered services.Remove the battery to see regulatory information such as the CE mark.All product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of theirrespective owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All other trademarks are property oftheir respective owners.Visit www.sonymobile.com for more information.All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of suchtechnology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect theirintellectual property, including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM-protectedcontent. If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke thesoftware's ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does not affect unprotectedcontent. When you download licenses for protected content, you agree that Microsoft may include arevocation list with the licenses. Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content.If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 visual and AVC patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 visual standard("MPEG-4 video") or the AVC standard ("AVC video") and/or (ii) decoding MPEG- 4 or AVC video that wasencoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a videoprovider licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 and/or AVC video. No license is granted or shall be impliedfor any other use. Additional information including that relating to promotional, internal and commercial usesand licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com. MPEG Layer-3 audiodecoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.122This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
IndexAaccounts ..................................................................11Exchange Active Sync® ..................................11Facebook™ .....................................................11Google™ .........................................................11adjusting volume .....................................................76Airplane mode .........................................................30alarm ........................................................................58Album ......................................................................91map .................................................................95online albums ..................................................96opening ...........................................................91pictures ............................................................91thumbnail size .................................................92viewing ................................................91, 95, 96viewing local content .......................................91viewing online photos ......................................96Android Market™ - See Google Play™ ..................55Android™ ..................................................................7animated wallpaper .................................................20answering service ....................................................38applicationsoverview ........................................................116screen ..............................................................21audio ........................................................................78adjusting volume .............................................76playing tracks in random order .......................79audio contentrelated content ................................................77Bbacking upcontacts ...........................................................46backing up content ...............................................106battery .....................................................................13battery coverattaching ..........................................................10removing ............................................................8Bluetooth™ wireless technology .............................98brightness ................................................................30business cardssending ............................................................45Ccalendar ...................................................................58create an event ................................................58calling ......................................................................32calls ...................................................................36, 40barring .............................................................39diverting .....................................................39, 40emergency .......................................................36forwarding .......................................................40list ....................................................................37log ....................................................................37missed .............................................................37multiple ............................................................38recent ..............................................................37reject ................................................................39settings ............................................................39waiting .............................................................38camera .........................................................85, 86, 89closing .............................................................85controls ...........................................................85geotagging ......................................................86icons ................................................................89overview ..........................................................85recording videos ........................................88, 89screen ..............................................................85settings ......................................................86, 89taking photos ..................................................85video ................................................................88viewing photos ................................................86viewing videos .................................................89zoom ................................................................85caps lock .................................................................24charging ...................................................................13chat ..........................................................................54conference calls ......................................................38contacts ...................................................................41backing up .......................................................46copying ............................................................46favourite ...........................................................44groups .............................................................45importing from SIM card .................................42joining contact information ..............................44picture .............................................................44sending ............................................................45sharing .............................................................45transferring ......................................................42using a photo with ...........................................93corporate email, calendar and contacts ..................62croppingphotos .............................................................93Ddateformat ..............................................................29deleting ....................................................................77an alarm ...........................................................58music ...............................................................82photos .............................................................94tracks ...............................................................77videos ..............................................................94downloadInternet settings ...............................................32driving directions ...................................................105Eeditingphotos .............................................................93email ........................................................................49more than one account ...................................52emergency numbers ................................................36equalizer ..................................................................76eventscalendar ...........................................................58extensions ...............................................................18FFacebook™Facebook™ integration ...................................63synchronisation ...............................................63favouritesmoving between in the radio ...........................84removing radio channels as ............................84saving radio channels as .................................84fixed dialling ............................................................40Flight mode .............................................................30Ggeotaggingof photos .........................................................86Gesture input ...........................................................26Gmail™ ....................................................................52Google Latitude™ .................................................105Google Maps™ .....................................................104123This is an Internet 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Google Play™ .........................................................55Google Talk™ ..........................................................54Google™ account setup .........................................53Google™ synchronisation .......................................62GPS .......................................................................104Hheadset ....................................................................32using ................................................................32Home screen ...........................................................18customising .....................................................19Iicons ......................................................................114in the camera ...................................................89importing SIM contacts ...........................................42infinite button ...........................................................77input method ...........................................................28instant messaging ...................................................54Internetsettings ............................................................32web browser ....................................................69Kkeyboard .................................................................24settings ............................................................27keys .........................................................................13Llanguage ..................................................................30writing ..............................................................27Latitude .................................................................105LCD backlight control ..............................................30"Like" a photo on Facebook™ ................................96"Like" a track on Facebook™ .................................77"Like" a video on Facebook™ .................................96live wallpaper ...........................................................20location ............................................................86, 104locksactivating the screen .......................................11locking the screen ...........................................11screen lock ......................................................11MMaps ......................................................................104media filescopying to memory card .................................75Media Go™ ...........................................................102messagessettings ............................................................32Microsoft® Exchange synchronisation ...................62MMSsettings ............................................................32Movies .....................................................................97multimediacopying to memory card .................................75music .................................................................32, 75adjusting volume .............................................76changing tracks ...............................................76copying to memory card .................................75copying to/from a computer ...........................75deleting ............................................................82downloading music information ......................78hearing protection ...........................................75My playlists ......................................................79pausing a track ................................................76podcasts ..........................................................75purchasing .......................................................81searching using TrackID™ ..............................81sharing .......................................................77, 81shortcuts .........................................................78using a headset ...............................................32viewing artist info ............................................81NNavigation application ...........................................105notification .............................................................114light ..................................................................22panel ................................................................23ringtone ...........................................................29Oon-screen keyboard ................................................24overviewphone ..............................................................75Ppausing a track ........................................................76personal information ................................................41phonebattery .............................................................14performance ....................................................14update ...........................................................110phonebook ..............................................................41Phonepad ..........................................................24, 26photo albumsviewing ............................................................91photos .....................................................................93adding a geotag ..............................................93adding the geographical position ....................86associating with a contact ..............................44copying to/from a computer ...........................75cropping ..........................................................93deleting ............................................................94editing ..............................................................93photo viewer ....................................................92rotating ............................................................93selecting ..........................................................92sharing .............................................................93slideshow ........................................................93taking ...............................................................85using as a contact picture ...............................93using as wallpaper ..........................................93viewing ................................................86, 91, 92viewing on a map ............................................94viewing same location .....................................86zooming ...........................................................93PIN .........................................................................107playlists ....................................................................79adding a track .................................................79creating ...........................................................79deleting ............................................................79playing your own .............................................79removing tracks ...............................................79power saver .............................................................15activating .........................................................15changing settings ............................................15deactivating .....................................................15displaying notifications ....................................16power saving mode .................................................15powering off ............................................................10powering on .............................................................10presetsremoving radio channels as ............................84saving radio channels as .................................84protective plastic sheet ...........................................16PUK .......................................................................107purchasingmusic ...............................................................81Rradio ........................................................................83favourites .........................................................84124This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
listening through the speaker ..........................84moving between channels ..............................83navigating ........................................................83opening ...........................................................83overview ..........................................................83searching for channels ....................................84selecting channels ...........................................83receiving items using Bluetooth™ ...........................99recent calls ..............................................................37recently used applications window .........................21recommending music ..............................................77recommending photos and videos ..........................96recording videos ......................................................85using the camera key ......................................88recycling your phone .............................................121resetting .................................................................119resizingphotos .............................................................93restoring content ...................................................106ringtone ...................................................................58rotatingphotos .............................................................93Sscanning barcodes ..................................................61screen ......................................................................30cracked ............................................................16glass ................................................................16screen unlock pattern ....................................107warranty ...........................................................16searchingmusic using TrackID™ ....................................81track information .............................................81sendingbusiness cards ................................................45contacts ...........................................................45sending items using Bluetooth™ ....................99SensMe™ channels ................................................78services ...................................................................11settingscall ...................................................................39camera ......................................................86, 89data usage .......................................................33Internet ............................................................32messaging .......................................................32MMS ................................................................32still camera ......................................................86video camera ...................................................89setup guide ..............................................................10sharingmusic .........................................................77, 81photos .............................................................93shuffle music ...........................................................79silent mode ..............................................................28SIM card ................................................................107exporting contacts to ......................................46importing contacts from ..................................42inserting .............................................................9slideshow ................................................................93SOS - See emergency numbersstatus .....................................................................114bar ...................................................................22still camera ..............................................................85settings ............................................................86surround sound .......................................................76symbols ...................................................................24synchronising ..........................................................62calendar, bookmarks .......................................11contacts ...........................................................11Facebook™ contacts, calendar, photos .........63Google™ contacts, calendar, email ................62with Microsoft® Exchange ..............................62SyncML™ ................................................................11Ttaking photos ...........................................................85by tapping .......................................................85using the camera key ......................................85telephony - See calls ...............................................36text input method ....................................................24themes .....................................................................20time ..........................................................................29time management ....................................................58TrackID™ technology ..............................................81buying a track ..................................................81deleting a track ................................................82opening ...........................................................81searching for track information .......................81sharing a track .................................................81using results ....................................................81using with the FM Radio .................................84viewing artist info ............................................81viewing charts .................................................81transferringcontacts ...........................................................42troubleshooting .....................................................119turning off ................................................................10turning on ................................................................10Uupdating phone .....................................................110USB connection ....................................................101using the equalizer ..................................................76Vvibration .............................................................29, 58video albumsviewing ............................................................91video camera ...............................................85, 88, 89recording videos ........................................88, 89settings ............................................................89video playerpausing a video ...............................................94videos ......................................................................94adjusting volume .............................................94copying to/from a computer ...........................75deleting ............................................................94fast forwarding and rewinding .........................94pausing ............................................................94playing .............................................................94recording ...................................................88, 89selecting ..........................................................92sending ............................................................94sharing .............................................................94viewing ................................................89, 91, 92viewingMovies .............................................................97photos .............................................................86videos recorded using the camera ..................89voicemail .................................................................38volumeadjusting video ................................................94key ...................................................................28WWALKMAN playerminimising .......................................................76My music .........................................................77SensMe™ channels ........................................78WALKMAN player widget ........................................79"WALKMAN" application .........................................75Walkman™ player ...................................................78125This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
adding tracks to playlists ................................79creating playlists .............................................79deleting tracks .................................................77playing tracks in random order .......................79playlists ...........................................................79using the equalizer ..........................................76wallpaper .................................................................20using a photo as ..............................................93web browser ............................................................69managing bookmarks ......................................70settings ............................................................73widgets ....................................................................19resizing ............................................................19Timescape™ Feed ..........................................19Timescape™ Friends ......................................19Timescape™ Share .........................................19wireless networks ..................................................104Zzoom ........................................................................85zoomingphotos .............................................................93126This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

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