Sony PM-0640 GSM/WCDMA/LTE mobile phone User Manual Sony Mobile Communications AB

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User Manual

User guideXperia™ Z1 CompactD5503
ContentsXperia™ Z1 Compact User guide...............................................6Getting started..............................................................................7Overview............................................................................................7Assembly...........................................................................................8Starting your device for the first time.................................................9Why do I need a Google™ account?...............................................10Charging your device.......................................................................11Learning the basics....................................................................12Using the touchscreen.....................................................................12Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................14Home screen....................................................................................14Application screen...........................................................................16Navigating applications....................................................................17Small apps.......................................................................................17Widgets............................................................................................18Shortcuts and folders......................................................................19Background and themes..................................................................20Taking a screenshot.........................................................................21Status and notifications...................................................................21Icons in the status bar.....................................................................22Application overview........................................................................24Downloading applications.........................................................26Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................26Downloading applications from other sources................................26Internet and networks................................................................27Browsing the web............................................................................27Internet and messaging settings......................................................27Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................28Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................29Controlling data usage.....................................................................30Selecting mobile networks...............................................................31Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................31Synchronising data on your device..........................................33About synchronising data on your device.......................................33Synchronising with Google™ services............................................33Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................33Synchronising with Facebook™......................................................34Basic settings.............................................................................36Accessing settings...........................................................................362This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Sound, ringtone and volume............................................................36SIM card protection.........................................................................37Screen settings................................................................................38Screen lock......................................................................................38Language settings............................................................................39Date and time...................................................................................39X-Reality™ for mobile......................................................................40Enhancing the sound output............................................................40Typing text..................................................................................42On-screen keyboard........................................................................42Entering text using voice input........................................................43Editing text.......................................................................................43Personalising the Xperia keyboard..................................................44Calling..........................................................................................45Making calls.....................................................................................45Receiving calls.................................................................................46Ongoing calls...................................................................................47Using the call log.............................................................................47Forwarding calls...............................................................................48Restricting calls................................................................................48Multiple calls....................................................................................48Conference calls..............................................................................49Voicemail..........................................................................................49Emergency calls...............................................................................50Contacts......................................................................................51Transferring contacts.......................................................................51Searching and viewing contacts......................................................52Adding and editing contacts............................................................53Favourites and groups.....................................................................54Sending contact information............................................................54Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................54Backing up contacts........................................................................55Messaging and chat...................................................................56Reading and sending messages......................................................56Organising your messages..............................................................57Calling from a message...................................................................58Messaging settings..........................................................................58Instant messaging and video chat...................................................58Email............................................................................................60Setting up email...............................................................................60Sending and receiving email messages..........................................60Email preview pane..........................................................................613This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Organising your email messages.....................................................62Email account settings.....................................................................63Gmail™............................................................................................63Music...........................................................................................64Transferring music to your device...................................................64Listening to music............................................................................64WALKMAN home screen ................................................................65Playlists............................................................................................66Sharing music..................................................................................67Enhancing the sound.......................................................................68Visualiser .........................................................................................68Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................68Music Unlimited online service........................................................70FM radio......................................................................................71Listening to the radio.......................................................................71Favourite radio channels..................................................................72Sound settings.................................................................................72Camera........................................................................................73Taking photos and recording videos...............................................73Face detection.................................................................................74Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................74Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................75General camera settings..................................................................75Still camera settings.........................................................................77Video camera settings.....................................................................80Photos and videos in Album......................................................82Viewing photos and videos..............................................................82Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................83Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................84Photo albums...................................................................................85Viewing your photos on a map........................................................86Videos..........................................................................................88Watching videos in the Movies application.....................................88Transferring video content to your device.......................................89Managing video content..................................................................89Video Unlimited service...................................................................90Connectivity................................................................................91Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..............................91NFC..................................................................................................93Bluetooth® wireless technology......................................................95Connecting your device to a computer...........................................98Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable........................1014This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Screen mirroring............................................................................101Connecting your device in a car using MirrorLink™......................102Using a headset ............................................................................102Smart Connect...............................................................................102Travel and maps.......................................................................104Using location services..................................................................104Google Maps™ and navigation.....................................................104Using data traffic when travelling..................................................106Airplane mode................................................................................106Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................107Calendar.........................................................................................107Alarm and clock.............................................................................108Support and maintenance.......................................................110Support for your device.................................................................110Updating your device.....................................................................110Finding a lost device .....................................................................111IMEI number...................................................................................112Battery and power management...................................................112Memory and storage......................................................................113Backing up and restoring content.................................................114Restarting and resetting.................................................................116Recycling your device....................................................................117Important information..............................................................118Important information leaflet..........................................................118Limitations to services and features..............................................118Using your device in wet and dusty conditions.............................118Legal information...........................................................................1195This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Xperia™ Z1 Compact User guide6This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting startedOverview1 Headset jack2 Proximity sensor/Light sensor3 Speaker/Charging light/Notification light4 Front camera lens5 Power key6 Volume/Zoom key7 Camera key8 Strap hole9 Main speaker and microphone10 Main camera lens11 Camera light7This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
12 Second microphone13 NFC™ detection area14 Charger/USB port cover15 Memory card slot cover16 Charging dock connector17 Micro SIM card slot coverAssemblyA protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheetbefore using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not functionproperly.To insert the micro SIM card1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and thedevice, then detach the cover.2Using a fingernail, pull out the micro SIM card holder.3Place the micro SIM card on the holder, with the gold-coloured contacts on themicro SIM card facing up.4Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device.5Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.To insert a memory card1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the device,then detach the memory card cover.2Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-colouredcontacts facing towards you, then push the memory card all the way into theslot until you hear a locking sound.3Re-attach the memory card cover.8This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To remove the micro SIM card1Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot.2Pull out the micro SIM card holder.3Remove the micro SIM card.4Insert the micro SIM card holder back into its slot.5Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.To remove the memory card1Turn off the device, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage >Unmount SD card.2Remove the cover of the memory card slot, then press against the edge of thememory card and release it.3Draw the card outwards to remove it fully.Starting your device for the first timeThe first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basicsettings, sign in to some accounts, and personalise your device. For example, if youhave a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set upstraight away. And you can download Internet and Wi-Fi® settings.You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu.To turn on the deviceMake sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device forthe first time.9This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.2If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.3Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .4If your screen is locked, place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down tounlock it.5Wait a while for the device 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 device1Press 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 device to shut down.Why do I need a Google™ account?Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed byGoogle™. A range of Google™ applications and services are available on your devicewhen you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and GooglePlay™, the online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most outof these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account ismandatory if you want to:•Download and install applications from Google Play™.•Synchronise email, contacts and the calendar.•Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.•Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks.For more information about Android™ and Google™, read the article.To set up a Google™ account on your device1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.3Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if youalready have an account.You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time youstart your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.10This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Charging your deviceThe battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your devicewhile it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve theperformance in Battery and power management on page 112.To charge your device1Plug the 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 device, withthe USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when chargingbegins.4When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device bypulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification lightilluminates and the charging icon appears.Battery notification light statusGreen The battery charge level is greater than 90%Flashing red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%11This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Learning the basicsUsing the touchscreenTapping•Open or select an item.•Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.•Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.Touching and holding•Move an item.•Activate an item-specific menu.•Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.12This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Pinching and spreading•Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map.Swiping•Scroll up or down a list.•Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.13This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Flicking•Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrollingmovement by tapping the screen.Locking and unlocking the screenWhen your device 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. When you buy your device, a basic screenswipe lock is already set. In other words, you have to swipe up or down on thescreen to unlock it. You can later change the security settings and add other kinds oflocks. See Screen lock on page 38.To activate the screen•Briefly press the power key .To lock the screen•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .Home screenThe Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktopon a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extendbeyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes isrepresented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen. The highlighted dotshows the pane that you are currently in.14This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To go to the Home screen•Press .To browse the Home screenHome screen panesYou can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) anddelete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Homescreen pane.To set a pane as the main Home screen pane1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Homescreen pane, then tap .To add a pane to your Home screen1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.2Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap .To delete a pane from your Home screen1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .15This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Application screenThe Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains theapplications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that youdownload.To view all applications on the Application screen1From your Home screen, tap .2Flick left or right on the Application screen.To open an application from the Application screen•Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.To open the Application screen menu•When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to theright.To move an application on the Application screen1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Applicationscreen to the right.2Make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.3Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, thendrag it to the new location.To add an application shortcut to the Home screen1From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until thescreen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screenopens.2Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release yourfinger.To arrange applications on the Application screen1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Applicationscreen to the right.2Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.To search for an application from the Application screen1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Applicationscreen to the right.2Tap Search apps.3Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.16This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Applicationscreen to the right.2Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .3Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.Navigating applicationsYou can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the small apps barand the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between allrecently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exitwhile others continue to run in the background or pause. If the application is pausedor runs in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time youopen the application.1Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application2 Small apps bar – Open a small app3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the small apps bar4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen5 Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the applicationTo open the recently used applications window•Press .To open a menu in an application•While using the application, press .A menu is not available in all applications.Small appsYou can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar.A small app only takes up a small area of your screen, so you can interact with asmall app and another application at the same time on the same screen. Forexample, you can have a webpage open and then open the Calculator small app ontop of it and perform calculations. You can download more small apps from GooglePlay™.17This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To open a small app1To make the small apps bar appear, press .2Tap the small app that you want to open.You can open several small apps at the same time.To close a small app•Tap on the small app window.To download a small app1From the small apps bar, tap , then tap and tap .2Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow theinstructions to download it and complete the installation.To move a small app•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the smallapp, then move it to the desired location.To minimise a small app•When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the smallapp, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.To rearrange the small apps in the small apps bar•Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.To remove a small app from the small apps bar•Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .To restore a previously removed small app1Open the small apps bar, then tap .2Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into thesmall apps bar.To add a widget as a small app1To make the small apps bar appear, press .2Tap > > .3Select a widget.4Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.WidgetsWidgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. Theyalso function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basicweather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, thefull Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from GooglePlay™.18This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To add a widget to the Home screen1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,then tap Widgets.2Find and tap the widget that you want to add.To resize a widget1Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device 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 move a widget•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then dragit to the new location.To delete a widget•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then dragit to .To add a widget to the lock screen1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .2Swipe inwards from the top left area of the screen until appears, then tap it.3If required, enter your PIN code, pattern or password to unlock the screen.4Find and tap the widget that you want to add.5Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.Shortcuts and foldersUse shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screentidy.19This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1 Access a folder containing applications2 Access an application using a shortcutTo add a shortcut to your Home screen1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibratesand the customisation menu appears.2In the customisation menu, tap Apps.3Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selectedapplication gets added to the Home screen.In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the listavailable. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allowyou to add specific functionality to the shortcut.To move an item on the Home screen•Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then dragthe item to the new location.To delete an item from the Home screen•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag theitem to .To create a folder on the Home screen•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and thedevice vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon orshortcut.To add items to a folder on the Home screen•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag theitem to the folder.To rename a folder on the Home screen1Tap the folder to open it.2Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.Background and themesYou can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and differentthemes. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.20This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To change your Home screen wallpaper1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.To set a theme1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.2Tap Themes, then select a theme.When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.To change the wallpaper for the lock screen1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Tap Personalization > Lock screen.3Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.Taking a screenshotYou can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.To take a screenshot1Press and hold down the power key and the volume down key simultaneouslyuntil you hear a clicking sound.2To view the screenshot, drag the status bar fully downwards.Status and notificationsThe icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendarnotifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status informationsuch as battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to openthe Notification panel and handle your notifications.21This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To open or close the Notification panelTo take action on a notification•Tap the notification.To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel•Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.To clear all notifications from the Notification panel•Tap Clear.Notification lightA notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. Forexample, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call.Icons in the status barStatus iconsSignal strengthNo signalRoamingLTE is availableGPRS is availableEDGE is available3G is availableMobile data network is availableSending and downloading LTE dataSending and downloading GPRS dataSending and downloading EDGE data22This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Sending and downloading 3G dataSending and downloading mobile dataBattery statusThe battery is chargingSTAMINA mode is activatedAirplane mode is activatedThe Bluetooth® function is activatedThe 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 voicemailUpcoming calendar eventA song is playingThe device is connected to a computer via a USB cableWarning messageError messageMissed callCall ongoingCall on holdCall forwarding is turned onSoftware updates are availableDownloading dataUploading dataMore (undisplayed) notificationsGPS is activated23This 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 Contacts 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 Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages.Search for information in your device and on the web.View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes usingGoogle Maps™.Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device.Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimediamessages.Use the Movies application to play videos in your device and share contentwith your friends.Use the "WALKMAN" application to organise and play music, audio booksand podcasts.View news stories and weather forecasts.Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dialfunction.Use the Video Unlimited application to rent and purchase videos.Optimise settings to suit your own requirements.Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and getartist, album and other info.Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.Use the Support application to access user support in the device. Forexample, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tipsand tricks.24This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Download and install new applications and updates.Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.25This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play™Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications,games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Beforeyou start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a workingInternet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not beavailable in all countries or regions.To download an application from Google Play™1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Play Store.3Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using thesearch function.4Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete theinstallation.Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device inorder to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications that you trust.You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the applicationunder Settings > Apps.Downloading applications from other sourcesWhen your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™,you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevantdownload instructions.Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only downloadapplications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questionsor concerns.To allow the download of applications from other sources1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security.3Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.4Tap OK.Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device inorder to work properly. Only install and give permissions to applications you trust.You can view the permissions granted to a downloaded application by tapping the applicationunder Settings > Apps.26This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Internet and networksBrowsing the webThe Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed inmost markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome forMobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.To browse with Google Chrome™1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .3Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tapGo on the keyboard.1Search and address field2 Refresh the page3 Access browser tabs4 View help and options5 Go back a page in the browser historyInternet and messaging settingsTo access the Internet and to send multimedia messages, you must have a mobiledata connection and the correct settings, also known as APN (Access Point Name)settings. The APN identifies the network that a mobile device can connect to.You can usually download Internet and messaging settings when you set up yourdevice for the first time with a SIM card inserted. In other cases, the settings may bepre-installed. If not, you can download or add the settings manually. Contact yournetwork operator for detailed information about Internet and messaging settings.If you cannot access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receivemultimedia messages, try deleting all Internet and messaging settings and then add themagain.To download Internet and messaging settings1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Tap More… > Internet settings.3Tap Accept.27This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To add Internet settings manually1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.3Tap Access Point Names > .4Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create.5Tap APN and enter the access point name.6Enter all other information required by your network operator.7When you're done, tap , then tap Save.To view the current APN1From your 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.To delete all Internet and messaging settings1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Tap More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.3Tap .4Tap Reset to default. All Internet and messaging settings are deleted.Wi-Fi®Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send andreceive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your deviceremembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you comewithin range.Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can getaccess. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.The signal strength of Wi-Fi® networks can differ. Moving closer to the Wi-Fi®access point increases the signal strength.Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured:•Open networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.•Secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.Your device can only connect to an FCC approved access point when using 5 GHz WLAN forindoor and outdoor operation. This is because operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHzfrequency band is only permitted for indoor use.Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do notbroadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manuallyto your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.To turn on Wi-Fi®1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings.3Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically1Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .3Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.4Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter therelevant password. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.Tap and then tap Scan to search for new available networks.28This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually1Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .3Tap Wi-Fi.4Tap .5Enter the Network SSID information.6To select a security type, tap the Security field.7If required, enter a password.8Tap Save.Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID and password.Wi-Fi® settingsWhen you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networksavailable in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You canalso enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a mobile dataconnection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile dataconnection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify whento switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile data.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.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 mobile data connectionYou can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using aUSB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your device'sdata connection with up to eight other devices at once by turning your device into aportable Wi-Fi® hotspot. When your device's mobile data connection is successfullyshared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, tosurf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Goto www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.29This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To share your data connection using a USB cable1Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.2Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to acomputer.3From your Home screen, tap .4Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.5Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed inthe status bar once you are connected.6To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox ordisconnect the USB cable.You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the sametime.To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.3Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.4Enter the Network SSID information.5To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.6Tap Save.7Tap and mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.8If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portableWi-Fi® hotspot is active.9To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Portable Wi-Fihotspot checkbox.To rename or secure your portable hotspot1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.3Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure 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.Controlling data usageYou can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device overyour mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you canview the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred overyour mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits toavoid additional charges.Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannotguarantee the prevention of additional charges.To turn data traffic on or off1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Tap Data usage.3Drag the slider beside Mobile data to turn data traffic on or off.When data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®connections.To set a data usage warning1Make sure that data traffic is turned on.2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .3Find and tap Data usage.4To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receivea warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level youset.30This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To set a data usage limit1Make sure that data traffic is turned on.2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .3Find and tap 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 corresponding line to the desired value.Once your data usage reaches the set limit, data traffic on your device will be turned offautomatically.To control the data usage of individual applications1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Find and tap Data usage.3Find and tap the desired application.4Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.5To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap View appsettings and make the desired changes.The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related datausage settings.To view data transferred via Wi-Fi®1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Data usage.3Tap , then mark the Show Wi-Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked.4Tap the Wi-Fi tab.Selecting mobile networksYour device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on whichmobile networks are available in different areas. You can also manually set yourdevice to use a particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.To select a network mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.3Tap Network Mode.4Select a network mode.To select another network manually1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.3Tap Search mode > Manual.4Select a network.If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if youmove out of range of the manually selected network.To activate automatic network selection1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Find and tap More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.3Tap Search mode > Automatic.Virtual private networks (VPNs)Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you toaccess resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example,VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions forusers who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outsideof the internal network, for example, when they are travelling.31This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Somenetworks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device.For detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual privatenetwork, please contact the network administrator of your company or organisation.To add a virtual private network1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.3Tap .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.32This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Synchronising data on your deviceAbout synchronising data on your deviceYou can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with yourdevice from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds ofaccounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronising yourdevice with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.You can synchronise data automatically by activating the auto-sync function.To active the auto-sync function1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Drag the slider beside Auto-sync to the right.Synchronising with Google™ servicesSynchronise your device with different Google™ services to keep your information upto date, regardless of which device 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.4Tap your newly created Google™ account, then tap the items that you 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 synchronise the web browser data1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Google.3Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronise with, then tap SyncBrowser.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 with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access your corporateemail messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device. After33This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contactsapplications.To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts for synchronisation1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.3Enter your corporate email address and password.4Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failureoccurs, contact your corporate network administrator for more information,then enter the domain and server details for your account manually.5Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.6Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts andcalendar entries.7If desired, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server tocontrol certain security features on your device. For example, you can allowyour corporate 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 Email, then tap .3Tap Settings and select a corporate account.4Change the desired settings.To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate account1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Email, then tap .3Tap Settings and select a corporate account.4Tap Check frequency and select an interval option.To remove a corporate account1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Exchange ActiveSync, then select the corporate account.3Tap , then tap Remove account.4Tap Remove account again to confirm.Synchronising with Facebook™There are two ways to use Facebook™ on your device. You can use the standardFacebook application to access your online Facebook account, or you cansynchronise your Facebook account with your device and share content betweenFacebook™ and a range of other applications. For example, you can share music inthe "WALKMAN" application on your device via Facebook. To synchronise yourdevice with Facebook, you must first set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account.To set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account on your device1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Add account > Xperia™ with Facebook.3Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your Facebook™ account, orcreate a new account.To synchronise manually with an "Xperia™ with Facebook" 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 an "Xperia™ with Facebook" accountWhen you remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account from your device, the associatedonline Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer.34This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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.35This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Basic settingsAccessing settingsView and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menuis accessible from both the Notification panel and the Application screen.To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel1Drag the status bar downwards.2Tap .To open the device settings menu from the Application screen1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings.Setting your device from the Notification panel1Vibrate mode or Silent mode on/off2 Bluetooth® on/off3 Wi-Fi® on/off4 Adjust brightness level5 Settings menuTo select quick settings from the Notification panel1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Find and tap Personalization> Quick settings.3Select the quick settings you want.To rearrange the quick settings from the Notification panel1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Find and tap Personalization> Quick settings.3Touch and hold beside a quick setting, then move it to the desired position.Sound, ringtone and volumeYou can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as formusic and video playback. You can also set your device to silent mode so that itdoesn't ring when you're in a meeting.To adjust the ringtone 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 your device to vibrate mode•Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar.To set your device to silent mode1Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in thestatus bar.2Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar.36This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To set your device to vibrate and ring mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound.3Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox.To set a ringtone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.3Select a ringtone.4Tap Done.To select the notification sound1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound.3Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.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.SIM card protectionYou can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN(Personal Identity Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to thecard is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every timeyou start your device.If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attemptsallowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You then need to enter your PUK(Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by yournetwork operator.To lock or unlock a SIM card1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.3Mark or unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox.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 unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code1Enter the PUK code and tap .2Enter a new PIN code and tap .3Re-enter the new PIN code and tap .If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operatorto get a new SIM card.37This 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.3Unmark the Adapt to lighting conditions checkbox if it is marked.4Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance.To set the screen to vibrate on touch1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap > Sound.2Mark 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 .Screen lockThere are several ways to lock the screen. The security level of each lock type islisted below in order of weakest to strongest:•Swipe – no protection, but you have quick access to the Home screen•Face Unlock – unlocks your device when you look at it•Unlock pattern – draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device•Unlock PIN – enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device•Unlock password – enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your deviceIt 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.To set up the Face Unlock feature1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.2Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your device to capture a photoof your face.3After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue.4Select a backup unlock method and follow the instructions in the device tocomplete the setup.For best results, capture your face in an indoor area that is well lit but not too bright, and holdthe device at eye level.To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature1Activate the screen.2Look at your device from the same angle you used to capture your FaceUnlock photo.If the Face Unlock feature fails to recognise your face, you must use the backup unlockmethod to unlock the screen.38This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To create a screen lock pattern1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.3Follow the instructions in your device.If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you mustwait 30 seconds and then try again.To change the screen lock pattern1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock.3Draw your screen unlock pattern.4Tap Pattern and follow the instructions in your device.To create a screen lock PIN1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.3Enter a numeric PIN.4If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.5Tap Continue.6Re-enter and confirm your PIN.7If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.8Tap OK.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 change screen lock type1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.3Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type.Language settingsYou can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time.You can also change the writing language for text input. See Personalising the Xperiakeyboard on page 44.To change the language1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.3Select an option.4Tap OK.If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then selectthe text beside and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select thelanguage you want.Date and timeYou can change the date and time on your device.39This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To set the date manually1From the 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.X-Reality™ for mobileSony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos andvideos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. X-Reality™ for mobile is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want toreduce battery consumption.To turn on X-Reality™ for mobile1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Display.3Mark the X-Reality for mobile checkbox if it is not marked.Enhancing the sound outputYou can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual soundsettings such as Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™, or you can let ClearAudio+ technologyadjust the sound automatically. You can also enable the Dynamic normaliser so thatdifferences in volume between different media files are minimised.To enhance the sound output automatically1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Find and tap Sound > Sound effects.3Mark the ClearAudio+ checkbox.To adjust the sound settings manually1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Find and tap Sound > Sound effects.3Unmark the ClearAudio+ checkbox if it is marked.4Tap Sound enhancements > Settings.5Mark or unmark the relevant checkboxes.The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communicationapplications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.40This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Find and tap Sound > Sound effects.3Mark the Dynamic normalizer checkbox.41This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Typing textOn-screen keyboardYou can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letterindividually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letterto letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screenkeyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handedkeyboard instead.You can select up to three languages for text input. The keyboard detects thelanguage that you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type.Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically, for example, emailand text messaging applications.1Delete a character before the cursor.2 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.3 Enter a space.4 Personalise your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised.5Display numbers and symbols. For even more symbols, tap .6Switch between lower-case , upper-case and caps . For some languages, this key is used toaccess extra characters in the language.To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text•Tap a text entry field.To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation•When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn the device sideways.You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation.To enter text character by character1To 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 enter a period•After you enter a word, double-tap the space bar.To enter text using the Gesture input function1When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letterto trace the word that you want to write.2After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appearsbased on the letters that you have traced.3If the word that you want does not appear, tap to see other options andselect accordingly. If the desired option does not appear, delete the entireword and trace it again, or enter the word by tapping each letter individually.42This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To change the Gesture input settings1When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings.3To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark theGesture input checkbox.To use the one-handed keyboard1Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap .2Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard.3To move the one-handed keyboard to the left side or right side of the screen,tap or accordingly.To return to using the full on-screen keyboard, tap .Entering text using voice inputWhen you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing thewords. Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimentaltechnology from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.To enable voice input1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.3Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.4Tap to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screenkeyboard.To enter text using voice input1Open the on-screen keyboard.2Tap . When appears, speak to enter text.3When you're finished, tap again. The suggested text appears.4Edit the text manually if necessary.To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually, tap .Editing textYou can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write in both portrait and landscapeorientation by double tapping the entered text. In portrait orientation, the necessaryediting tools are available via an application bar. In landscape orientation, an Editbutton provides the same tools.Application bar 1 Close the application bar2 Select all text3 Cut text4 Copy text5 Paste text only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard.43This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To select text1Enter some text, then double-tap 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 orientation1Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application barappear.2Select the text you want to edit, then use the application bar to make yourdesired changes.To edit text in landscape orientation1Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text.2Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit... and select an option.Personalising the Xperia keyboardWhen entering text using the on-screen keyboard, you can access keyboard andother text input settings that help you, for example, to set options for writinglanguages, text prediction and correction, automatic spacing, and quick full stops.You can also get your message data scanned so that word predictions fit your writingstyle. There is also a Personalisation guide that runs you through the most basicsettings, to get you started quickly.To access the on-screen keyboard settings1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired.3To add a writing language for text input, tap Writing languages and mark therelevant checkboxes.4Tap OK to confirm.To change the text input settings1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select therelevant settings.To display the Smiley key1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Symbols and smileys.3Mark the Smiley key checkbox.To use your writing style1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap or .2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Use my writing style and select asource.To select a keyboard layout variantLayout variants are only available for the on-screen keyboard when you select two or threewriting languages and may not be available in all writing languages.1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.3Tap Writing languages, then tap .4Select a keyboard layout variant.5Tap OK to confirm.44This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
CallingMaking callsYou can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a numbersaved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. Youcan also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts listand call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messagingand video chat application on your device. See Instant messaging and video chat onpage 58.1 Open your contacts list2 View your call log entries3 View your favourite contacts4 View all contact groups saved to your device5 Delete number6 Dialpad7 Hide or clear the call log8 Call button9 Hide or show the dialerTo make a call by dialling1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.3Enter the number of the recipient and 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.45This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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 .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.Receiving callsTo answer a callTo decline a callTo mute the ringtone for an incoming call•When you receive the call, press the volume key.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 device.Six messages are predefined on your device. 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.46This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Ongoing calls1 Open your contacts list2 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call3 Mute the microphone during a call4 Enter numbers during a call5 End a callTo change the ear speaker volume during a call•Press the volume key up or down.To activate the screen during a call•Briefly press .Using the call logIn the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls and dialled calls .To view your missed calls1When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bardownwards.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.To hide the call log1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.3Tap > Hide call log.47This 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.Restricting callsYou can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you havereceived a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of FixedDialling Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls.To block incoming or outgoing calls1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings.3Tap Call blocking, and select an option.4Enter the password and tap Enable.When you set up call blocking for the first time, you need to enter a password to activate thecall blocking function. You must use this same password later if you want to edit call blockingsettings.To enable or disable fixed dialling1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers.3Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing.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 dialing numbers > Fixed dialingnumbers.To change the SIM card PIN21From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings3Tap Fixed dialing 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.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.48This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold•When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right.To reject a second call•When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the left.To make a second call1During an ongoing call, tap .2Enter the number of the recipient and tap . The first call is put on hold.To switch between multiple calls•To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap Switch to thiscall.Conference callsWith a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two ormore persons.For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contactyour network operator.To make a conference call1During an ongoing call, tap .2Dial the number of the second participant and tap . After the secondparticipant answers, the first participant is put on hold.3Tap to add the second participant to the conference call.4Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.To have a private conversation with a conference call participant1During an ongoing conference call, tap {0} participants.2Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talkprivately.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 conference call, tap End conference call.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 >Voicemail settings >Voicemail number.3Enter your voicemail number.4Tap OK.49This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To call your voicemail service1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.3Touch and hold 1.Emergency callsYour device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911.You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with orwithout a 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 . 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 locked1From the lock screen, tap Emergency call.2Enter the emergency number and tap .50This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
ContactsTransferring contactsThere are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. To get help withchoosing a transfer method, read the article about transferring contacts.Transferring contacts using a computerXperia™ Transfer and Contacts Setup are applications within the PC Companion andthe Sony™ Bridge for Mac computer programs that help you to collect contacts fromyour old device and transfer them to your new device. These applications supportseveral device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC, BlackBerry, LG, Motorolaand Nokia.You need:•An Internet-connected computer.•A USB cable for your old device.•A USB cable for your new Android™ device.•Your old device.•Your new Android™ device.To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer1Make sure that PC Companion is installed on the PC or thatSony™ Bridge for Mac is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.2Open the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application,then click Xperia™ Transfer or Contacts Setup and follow the instructions totransfer your contacts.Transferring contacts using an online accountIf you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account,for example, Google Sync™, Facebook™ or Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, youcan transfer your contacts to your new device using that account.To synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.3Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with, then tap > Syncnow.You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts withit.Other methods for transferring contactsThere are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your newdevice. For example, you can copy contacts to a memory card, use Bluetooth®technology, or save contacts to a SIM card. For more specific information abouttransferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.To import contacts from a memory card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card.3Select where to store your contacts.4Select the file that you want to import.51This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology1Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device isset to visible.2When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bardownwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.3Tap Accept to start the file transfer.4Drag the status bar downwards. When the transfer is complete, tap thenotification.5Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts.To import contacts from a SIM cardYou may lose information or get multiple contact entries if you transfer contacts using a SIMcard.1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap , then tap Import contacts > SIM card.3Select where to store your contacts.4To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import allcontacts, tap Import all.Searching and viewing contacts1Contacts, Calling, Favourites and Groups tabs2 View contact details3 Jump to contacts starting with the selected letter4 Access communication options for the contact5 Search for contacts6 Add a contact7 View more optionsTo search for a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap and enter a phone number, name or other information in the Searchcontacts field. The result list is filtered as you enter each character.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. To further expand the list of options, tap the account.4When you are finished, tap OK.52This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Adding and editing contactsTo add a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap .3If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you areadding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which youwant to add this contact. Alternatively, tap Phone contact if you only want touse and save this contact on your device.4Enter or select the desired information for the contact.5When you are finished, tap Done.After you select a synchronisation account in step 3, that account will show as the defaultaccount offered the next time you add a contact, but you can change the account by editingthe contact after it is saved.If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact's phone number, you do nothave to edit the number again when you make calls from other countries.To edit a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap .3Edit the desired information.4When you are finished, tap Done.Some synchronisation services do not allow you to edit contact details.To associate a picture with a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap .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 Album application.To personalise the ringtone for a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap .3Tap > Set ringtone.4Select an option, then tap Done.5Tap Done.To delete contacts1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete.3To delete all contacts, tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu,then select Mark all.4Tap , then tap Delete.To edit contact information about yourself1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap Myself, then tap .3Enter the new information or make the changes you want.4When you are done, tap Done.To create a new contact from a text message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap > Save.3Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.4Edit the contact information and tap Done.53This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Favourites and groupsYou can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them fromthe Contacts application. You can also assign contacts to groups, to get quickeraccess to them from within the Contacts application.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 .To assign a contact to a group1In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.2Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups.3Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact.4Tap Done.Sending contact informationTo 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.To send several contacts at once1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Mark several.3Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send allcontacts.4Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screeninstructions.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 .2Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact.3Press , then tap Link contact.4Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, thentap OK to confirm. The information from the first contact is merged with thesecond contact, and the linked contacts are displayed as one contact in theContacts list.54This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To separate linked contacts1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap .3Tap Unlink contact > Unlink.Backing up contactsYou can use a memory card or a SIM card to back up contacts.To export all contacts to a memory card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card.3Tap OK.To export contacts to a SIM card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card.3Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export allyour contacts.4Tap Export.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.55This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Messaging and chatReading and sending messagesThe Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which meansthat all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To sendmultimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. SeeInternet and messaging settings on page 27.1 Go back to the list of conversations2 View options3 Sent and received messages4 Send button5 Add attachments6 Attach a location7 Attach a handwritten note or image8 Take a photo and attach it9 Attach a photo saved on your device10 Text fieldTo create and send a message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap .3Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information thatyou have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If therecipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.4Tap Write message and enter your message text.5If you want to add an attachment, tap and select an option.6To 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.56This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To reply to a message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap the conversation containing the message.3Enter your reply and tap Send.To forward a message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward.3Touch and hold the message that you want to forward, then tap Forwardmessage.4Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information thatyou have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If therecipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.5Edit the message, if necessary, then tap Send.To save a file contained in a message you receive1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap the conversation you want to open.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.Organising your messagesTo delete a message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.3Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >Delete.To delete conversations1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap , then tap Delete conversations.3Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap > Delete.To star a message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap the conversation you want to open.3In the message you want to star, tap .4To unstar a message, tap .To view starred messages1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap , then tap Starred messages.3All starred messages appear in a list.To search for messages1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap , then tap Search.3Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list.57This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Calling from a messageTo call a message sender1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap a conversation.3Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select therecipient name or number from the list that appears.4If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number that you wantto call. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap .To save a sender's number as a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap > Save.3Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.4Edit the contact information and tap Done.Messaging settingsTo change your message notification settings1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap , 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 .2Tap , then tap Settings.3Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports.Instant messaging and video chatYou can use the Google Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application onyour device to chat with friends who also use the application on computers,Android™ devices and other devices. You can turn any conversation into a video callwith several friends, and you can send messages to friends even when they areoffline. You can also view and share photos easily.Before you start using Hangouts™, make sure that you have a working Internetconnection and a Google™ account. Go to http://support.google.com/hangouts andclick the "Hangouts on your Android" link to get more detailed information about howto use this application.The video call function only works on devices with a front camera.58This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1 Start a new chat or video call2 Options3 List of contactsTo start an instant message or a video call1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Hangouts.3Tap , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number or circlename and select the relevant entry from the suggested list.4To start an instant messaging session, tap .5To start a video call, tap .To reply to a chat message or join a video call1When someone contacts you on Hangouts, or appears in the status bar.2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message or video call and beginto chat.To learn more about Hangouts™•When the Hangouts™ application is open, tap , then tap Help.59This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
EmailSetting up emailUse the email application in your device to send and receive email messages throughyour email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time,including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts.To set up an email account1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Email.3Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for informationon detailed settings for the email account.To add an extra email account1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Email.3If you are using several email accounts, tap , then tap Add account.4Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for theemail account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setupmanually.5When prompted, enter a name for your email account so that it is easilyidentifiable.6When you are finished, tap Next.To set an email account as your default account1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Email.3Press , then tap Settings.4Select the account you want to use as the default account for composing andsending email messages.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.Sending and receiving email messages1View a list of all email accounts and recent folders2 Write a new email message3 Search for email messages60This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
4 Access settings and options5 List of email messagesTo download new email messages1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Email.3If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that youwant to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu.4To download new messages, tap , then tap Refresh.When the inbox is open, swipe downwards on the screen to refresh the message list.To read your email messages1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Email.3If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that youwant to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to check allyour email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inboxin the dropdown menu.4In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you wantto read.To create and send an email message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.2If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account fromwhich you want to send the email, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu.3Tap , then type the recipient's name or email address, or tap and selectone or more recipients from your Contacts list.4Enter the email subject and message text, then tap .To reply to an email message1In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to reply to, thentap Reply or Reply all.2Enter your reply, then tap .To forward an email message1In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to forward, thentap Forward.2Enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap and select a recipientfrom your Contacts list.3Enter your message text, then tap .To view an email message attachment1Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want toview. Email messages with attachments are indicated by .2After the email message opens, tap Load. The attachment starts to download.3After the attachment finishes downloading, tap View.To save a sender's email address to your contacts1Find and tap a message in your email inbox.2Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK.3Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.4Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.Email preview paneA preview pane is available for viewing and reading your email messages inlandscape orientation. Once activated, you can use it to view both the email messagelist and one selected email message at the same time.61This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To activate the preview pane1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.2Tap , then tap Settings.3Tap General > Preview pane.4Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK.To read email messages using the preview pane1Make sure the preview pane is activated.2Open your email inbox.3Scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.4To view the email message in fullscreen format, tap the split bar (locatedbetween the email list and the email body).5To return to the regular inbox view, tap the split bar again.Organising your email messagesTo sort your emails1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Email.3If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that youwant to sort, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to sort all youremail accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox.4Tap , then tap Sort.5Select a sorting option.To search for emails1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.2If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the name of theaccount that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If youwant to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combinedview.3Tap .4Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard.5The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message thatyou want to open.To view all folders for one email account1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.2If you are using several email accounts, tap , and select the account youwant to check.3Under the account that you want to check, select Show all folders.To delete an email message1In your email inbox, mark the checkbox for the message that you want todelete, then tap .2Tap Delete.In the email inbox view, you can also flick a message to the right to delete it.62This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Email account settingsTo remove an email account from your device1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Email.3Press , then tap Settings.4Select the account you want to remove.5Tap Delete account > OK.To change the inbox check frequency1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Email.3Tap , then tap Settings.4Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency.5Tap Inbox check frequency > Check frequency and select an option.To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.2Press , then tap Settings.3Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set anOut of Office auto-reply.4Tap Out of office.5Tap beside Out of office so that changes to .6If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for theauto reply.7Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field.8Tap OK to confirm.Gmail™If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read andwrite email messages.1View a list of all Gmail accounts and recent folders2 Write a new email message3 Search for email messages4 Access settings and options5 List of email messagesTo learn more about Gmail™•When the Gmail application is open, tap , then tap Help.63This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
MusicTransferring music to your deviceThere are different ways to get music from a computer to your device:•Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music filesdirectly into the file manager application on the computer. See Connecting yourdevice to a computer on page 98.•If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony andorganise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. Learnmore and download the Media Go™ application.•If the computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use the Sony™ Bridge for Macapplication to transfer your media files from iTunes to your device.Learn more and download Sony™ Bridge for Mac.Listening to musicUse the "WALKMAN" application to listen to your favourite music and audio books.1Browse your music2 Search songs on Music Unlimited and all songs saved to your device3 View the current play queue4 Album art (if available)5 Tap to go to the previous song in the play queueTouch and hold to rewind within the current song6 Play or pause a song7 Tap to go to the next song in the play queueTouch and hold to fast forward within the current song8 Shuffle songs in the current play queue9 Repeat all songs in the current play queue10 Progress indicator – Drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind11 Total time length of current song12 Elapsed time of current song64This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To play a song1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap .3Select a music category, for example, under Artists, Albums or Songs, thenbrowse to the song that you want to open.4Tap a song to play it.You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Please verify that you havenecessary rights in material that you intend to share.To find song-related information online•While a song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap the album art todisplay the infinite button , then tap .The infinite button gives you access to several sources of information including videos onYouTube™, lyrics, and artist info on Wikipedia.To adjust the audio volume•Press the volume key.To minimise the "WALKMAN" application•When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The "WALKMAN"application stays playing in the background.To open the "WALKMAN" application when it is playing in the background1While a song is playing in the background, tap the to open the recently usedapplications window.2Tap the "WALKMAN" application.WALKMAN home screenThe WALKMAN home screen gives you an overview of all the songs on your deviceas well as of the songs available on Music Unlimited. From here you can manageyour albums and playlists, create shortcuts, and organise your music by mood andtempo using SensMe™ channels.1Charts provided by Music Unlimited2 New releases provided by Music Unlimited3 Featured playlists provided by Music Unlimited4 Browse your music by artist5 Browse your music by song6 Browse your music by album7 Browse all playlists8 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services65This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
9 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited channels10 Open the "WALKMAN" music player applicationSony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in everymarket. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.To display the WALKMAN home screen1From the Home screen, tap > .2If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap .To add a shortcut to a song1From the WALKMAN home screen, browse to the song for which you want tocreate a shortcut.2Touch and hold the song title.3Tap Add as shortcut. The shortcut now appears in the WALKMAN homescreen.You cannot add shortcuts to songs from Music Unlimited.To rearrange shortcuts•From the WALKMAN home screen, touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifiesand your device vibrates, then drag the item to a new location.To delete a shortcut•From the WALKMAN home screen, touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifiesand your device vibrates, then drag the item to .You can only delete shortcuts that you create yourself.You can also drag default shortcuts to but they only get hidden, not deleted.To update your music with the latest information1From the WALKMAN home screen, tap .2Tap Download music info > Start. Your device searches online and downloadsthe latest available album art and song information for your music.The SensMe™ channels application is activated when you download music information.To enable the SensMe™ channels application•From the WALKMAN home screen, tap , then tap Download music info >Start.This application requires a mobile or Wi-Fi® network connection.To delete a song1Open the WALKMAN home screen, then browse to the song that you want todelete.2Touch and hold the song title, then tap Delete.You can also delete albums this way.PlaylistsOn the WALKMAN home screen, you can create your own playlists from the musicthat is saved on your device.66This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To create your own playlists1Open the WALKMAN home screen.2To add an artist, album or a song to a playlist, touch and hold the name of theartist or the title of the album or song.3In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist.4Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.You can also tap the album art and then tap to create a new playlist.To play your own playlists1Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Playlists.2Under Playlists, tap a playlist.3Tap a song to play it.To add songs to a playlist1Open the WALKMAN home screen.2Browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist, then touch andhold the song or the album title.3Tap Add to.4Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the album or song. Thealbum or song is added to the playlist.To remove a song from a playlist1In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song you want to delete.2Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears.To delete a playlist1Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Playlists.2Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete.3Tap Delete.4Tap Delete again to confirm.You cannot delete default playlists.Sharing musicTo send a song1Open the WALKMAN home screen.2Browse to the song or album that you want to send, then touch and hold thesong title.3Tap Share.4Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions.You can also send albums and playlists in the same way.Sharing music on Facebook™The Friends’ music function collects links to music and music-related content thatyou and your friends have shared using Facebook™.To "Like" a song on Facebook™1While the song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap the album art.2Tap to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add acomment in the comments field.3Tap Share to send the song to Facebook™. If the song is receivedsuccessfully, you will get a confirmation message from Facebook™.67This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To manage music from your friends1Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Friends' music > Recent.2Tap an item to open it, then work on it as desired.3Tap to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add acomment in the comments field.To view your shared music1Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Friends' music > My shares.2Scroll to an item that you want to open, then tap it. All comments about theitem, if any, are displayed.Enhancing the soundTo improve the sound quality using the Equaliser1When a song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap .2Tap Settings > Sound effects > Sound enhancements.3To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down.To adjust the sound automatically, tap and select a style.To turn on the surround sound1When the "WALKMAN" application is open, tap .2Tap Settings > Sound effects > Sound enhancements > Settings > Surroundsound (VPT).3Select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.VisualiserThe Visualiser adds visual effects to your songs as you play them. The effects foreach song are based on the characteristics of the music. They change, for example,in response to changes in the music’s loudness, rhythm and frequency level. You canalso change the background theme.To turn on the Visualiser1In the "WALKMAN" application, tap .2Tap Visualizer.Tap the screen to switch to full screen view.To change the background theme1In the "WALKMAN" application, tap .2Tap Visualizer.3Tap > Theme and select a theme.Recognising music with TrackID™Use 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 aroundthe globe are searching for. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quietarea.68This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1 View TrackID options2 View current music charts3 View the search result history4 Record and identify musicThe TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.To identify music using TrackID™ technology1From your Home screen, tap 2Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device towards the music source.3Tap . 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™ charts•Open the TrackID™ application, then tap Charts. A chart from your own regionis shown.To view TrackID™ charts from another region1Open the TrackID™ application, then tap Charts.2Tap > Regions and then select a country or region.To buy a track recognised by the TrackID™ application1After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Download.2Follow the instructions in your device to complete your purchase.You can also select a track to buy by opening the History or Charts tabs from the TrackID™start screen.To share a track1After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Share,then select a sharing method.2Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure.To view artist information for a track•After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Artist info.To delete a track from the track history1Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History.2Tap a track title, then tap Delete.3Tap Yes to confirm.69This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Music Unlimited online serviceMusic Unlimited is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions ofsongs over a mobile network or Wi-Fi® connection. You can manage and edit yourpersonal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlistsand music using a PC that runs the Windows® operating system. Go towww.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more information.Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in everymarket. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.To get started with Music Unlimited1Open the WALKMAN home screen.2Tap Music Unlimited, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started withthe Music Unlimited service.70This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
FM radioListening to the radioThe FM radio in your device 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 your device 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 speaker, if desired.1 Favourites list2 Radio on/off button3 View menu options4 Tuned frequency5 Save or remove a channel as a favourite6 Tuning dial7 Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel9 A saved favourite channel10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channelTo listen to the FM radio1Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scroll throughthe 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.To move between radio channels•Drag the frequency band left or right.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.71This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To switch the radio sound to the speaker1When the radio is open, press .2Tap Play in speaker.To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play inheadphones.To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™1While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then selectTrackID™.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.Favourite radio channelsTo save a channel as a favourite1When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as afavourite.2Tap .3Enter a name and select a colour for the channel, then press Save.To listen to a favourite radio channel1Tap .2Select an option.To remove a channel as a favourite1When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove.2Tap , then tap Delete.Sound settingsTo switch between mono and stereo sound mode1When the radio is open, press .2Tap Enable stereo sound.3To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press and tap Force monosound.To select the radio region1When the radio is open, press .2Tap Set radio region.3Select an option.To adjust the Visualiser1When the radio is open, tap .2Tap Visualizer.3Select an option.72This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
CameraTaking photos and recording videos1 Zoom in or out2 Main camera screen3 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos4 View photos and videos5 Take photos or record video clips6 Go back a step or exit the camera7 Capturing mode settings icon8 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons9 Front cameraTo take a photo from the lock screen1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .2To activate the camera, swipe to the left in the upper part of the screen.3After the camera opens, tap .To take a photo using the camera key1Activate the camera.2Press the camera key fully down.To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button1Activate the camera.2Point the camera towards the subject.3Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as yourelease your finger.To take a self-portrait using the front camera1Activate the camera.2Tap .3To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as yourelease your finger.To use the still camera flash1When the camera is open, tap .2Select your desired flash setting.3Take the photo.73This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To record a video using the camera key1Activate the camera.2Tap , and select .3If the video camera is not selected, tap .4To start recording a video, press the camera key.5To stop recording, press the camera key again.To record a video by tapping the screen1Activate the camera.2Point the camera towards the subject.3Tap to start recording.4Tap to stop recording.This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode.To view your photos and videos1Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video.2Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.To delete a photo or recorded video1Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete.2Tap the screen to make appear.3Tap .4Tap Delete to confirm.Face detectionYou can use face detection to bring an off-centre face into focus. The cameraautomatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A yellow frameshows which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to thecamera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus.To turn on face detection1Activate the camera.2Tap , then select .3Tap , then tap .4Tap Focus mode > Face detection.To take a photo using face detection1When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera atyour subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face isframed.2Press the camera key halfway down. A yellow frame shows which face is infocus.3To take the photo, press the camera key fully down.Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling facesUse Smile Shutter™ technology to photograph a face just as it smiles. The cameradetects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus.When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo.To turn on Smile Shutter™1Activate the camera.2Tap , then tap 3Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level.74This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To take a photo using Smile Shutter™1When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the cameraat your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on.2The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is takenautomatically.3If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually.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 geotagging1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Location services.3Drag the slider beside Access to my location to the right.4Activate the camera.5Tap , then tap .6Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right.7Tap OK.General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overviewSuperior autoOptimise your settings to suit any scene.ManualAdjust camera settings manually.Timeshift burstFind the best photo from a burst of images.Picture effectApply effects to photos.AR effectTake photos with virtual scenes and characters.Info-eye™Find more information about what you see in the viewfinder.Social liveBroadcast live video to Facebook™.Sweep PanoramaUse this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just press the camera key and move thecamera steadily from one side to the other.Info-eye™The Info-eye™ application helps you search for information about things around youusing your camera viewfinder. For example, you can snap a photo of a landmark andreceive information about it right on your screen. Or you can take a photo of a bookor scan a QR code and get background information instantly.Info-eye™ can only recognise selected landmarks or objects.75This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
AR effectYou can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos and make them morefun. This setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos as you take them. Justselect the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder.Timeshift burstThe camera takes a burst of 61 photos in a window of two seconds – one secondbefore and after you press the camera key. So you can go back and find the perfectimage.To use Timeshift burst1Activate the camera.2Tap , then select .3To take photos, press the camera key fully down and then release it. Thephotos taken appear in thumbnail view.4Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save, thentap .Social liveSocial live is a camera shooting mode that lets you stream video live to yourFacebook™ page. You just need to have an active internet connection and be loggedinto Facebook™. Videos can be up to 10 minutes long.To broadcast live video using Social live1Activate the camera.2Tap , then select .3Log in to your Facebook™ account.4Tap to start broadcasting.5To take a photo during the broadcast, tap .6To stop broadcasting, tap .Quick launchUse Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked.Launch onlyWhen this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing andholding down the camera key.Launch and captureWhen this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when thescreen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.Launch and record videoWhen this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen islocked by pressing and holding down the camera key.OffGeotaggingTag photos with details of where you took them.Touch captureIdentify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. Thephoto is taken as soon as you release your finger. This setting is only available whenfocus mode is set to touch focus.Shutter soundChoose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.76This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Data storageYou can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device'sinternal storage.Internal storagePhotos or videos are saved on the device memory.SD cardPhotos or videos are saved on the SD card.White balanceThis function adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. Thewhite balance setting icon is available on the camera screen.AutoAdjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.IncandescentAdjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.FluorescentAdjusts the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.DaylightAdjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.CloudyAdjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.Still camera settingsTo adjust the still camera settings1Activate the camera.2To display all settings, tap .3Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired.Still camera settings overviewResolutionChoose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photowith a higher resolution requires more memory.20.7MP5248×3936(4:3)20.7 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreendisplays or print in high resolution.8MP3264×2448(4:3)8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreendisplays or print in high resolution.8MP3840×2160(16:9)8 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreendisplays.3MP2048×1536(4:3)3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreendisplays or print in high resolution.2MP1920×1080(16:9)77This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreendisplays.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.Self-timerWith the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. 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 sec.)Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.On (2 sec.)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.Smile Shutter™Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reactsto before taking a photo.Focus modeThe focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuousautofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellowfocus frame stays sharp.Single autofocusThe camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and holdthe camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo istaken when you release your finger.Multi autofocusThe focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen until theyellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release yourfinger. Continuous autofocus is off.Face detectionThe camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. Thecamera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tappingit on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a blue frame shows which face is selected and infocus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.Touch focusTouch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touchand hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. Thephoto is taken when you release your finger.Object trackingWhen you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.ISOYou can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects byincreasing the ISO sensitivity.AutoSets the ISO sensitivity automatically.50Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50.100Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.20078This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200.400Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400.800Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.MeteringThis function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring theamount of light striking the image you want to capture.CenterAdjusts the exposure to the centre of the image.AverageCalculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.SpotAdjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.Image stabiliserWhen taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helpsyou by compensating for small movements of the hand.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.PreviewYou can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them.UnlimitedThe preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it.5 secondsThe preview of the photo or video apears for 5 seconds after you shoot it.3 secondsThe preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it.EditThe photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it.OffThe photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.Face registrationYou can register faces with the Camera application so that the viewfinderautomatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder.FlashUse the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is abacklight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon in thecamera screen:AutoThe camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.Fill flashUse this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted darkshadows.Red-eye reduction79This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo.OffThe flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lightingconditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use theself-timer to avoid blurred photos.FlashlightA torch or camera light is turned on when you take photos.Video camera settingsTo adjust the video camera settings1Activate the camera.2Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.3To display all settings, tap .4Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.Video camera settings overviewVideo resolutionAdjust the video resolution for different formats.Full HD1920×1080(16:9)Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1980×1080 pixels.HD1280×720(16:9)HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.MMSRecord videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format islimited to fit in a multimedia message.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.Self-timerWith the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. 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 sec.)Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.On (2 sec.)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.Smile Shutter™(video)Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reactsto before recording a video.Focus modeThe focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuousautofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the whitefocus frame stays sharp.Single autofocusThe camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.Face detection80This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. Thecamera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tappingit on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and infocus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.Object trackingWhen you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.HDR videoUse the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strongback light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. Video HDR compensates forthe loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and brightareas.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.MeteringThis function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring theamount of light striking the image you want to capture.CenterAdjusts the exposure to the centre of the image.AverageCalculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.SpotAdjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.SteadyShot™When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliserhelps you by compensating for small movements of the hand.MicrophoneSelect whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.FlashUse the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there isa backlight. The video flash icon is only available on the video camera screen.Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light even if lightingconditions are poor.OnOff81This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Photos and videos in AlbumViewing photos and videosUse the Pictures tab in the Album application to view photos and play videos thatyou’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to yourdevice. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.1 View photos and videos in the Pictures tab2 View photos and videos in the My albums tab3 View menu options4 The date of items in the group5 Tap a photo or video to view it6 Scroll up or down to view contentTo view photos and videos1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Album.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 your device sideways,mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.To change the size of the thumbnails•When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingersapart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.To zoom a photo•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, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album.2Tap a photo to end the slideshow.82This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To watch a slideshow of your photos with music1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow.2Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap. The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ musicdata to play a slideshow.3To pause playing, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap .To play a video1Open the Pictures tab or the My albums 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.Sharing and managing photos and videosYou can share photos and videos that you’ve stored on your device. You can alsomanage them in different ways. For example, you can work with photos in batches,delete photos and link them to contacts.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 share a photo or video1In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to share.2Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .3Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow thesteps to send it.To use a photo as a contact picture1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Use as > Contact picture.2If asked, select Contacts > Just once, then select a contact.To use a photo as wallpaper1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Use as > Wallpaper.2Follow the instructions on the screen.To rotate a photo1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap.2Select Rotate. The photo is saved in the new orientation.To delete a photo or video1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap.2Tap Delete.83This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To work with batches of photos or videos in Album1When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Selectitems.2Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by ablue frame.3Use the tools in the toolbars to work with your selected items.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.Analysing photos with faces in AlbumYou can analyse any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Onceactivated, the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analysed as theyare added. After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the sameperson in one folder.To turn on the photo analysis feature1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Album > My albums > Faces.3All photos on your device get analysed and grouped in the Unnamed facesfolder accordingly.To name a face1In the Faces tile, tap the Unnamed faces folder, then browse to the Otherfaces folder and choose the face that you want to name.2Tap Add name.3Type a name, then tap Done > Add as new person.To edit a face name1When you are viewing a face in full screen view, tap the screen to display thetoolbars, then tap > Edit name tags.2Tap OK.3Tap the name of the face that you want to edit.4Edit the name, then tap Done >Add as new person.Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationYou can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera.For example, you can change the light effects. After you save the edited photo, theoriginal unchanged version of the photo remains on your device.To edit a photo•When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap.To crop a photo1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap.2If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.3Tap > Crop.4Tap to select an option.5To 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.6To 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.7To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside theframe, then drag it to the desired position.8Tap Apply Crop.9To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Save.84This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To apply special effects to a photo1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap.2If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.3Tap , then select an option.4To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.To improve a photo using advanced settings1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap.2If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.3Tap , then select an option.4To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.To adjust the light settings for a photo1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap.2If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.3Tap , then select an option.4To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.To set the saturation level of colours in a photo1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap.2If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.3Tap , then select an option.4To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.Photo albumsThe My albums tab in the Album application gathers together all your photo albums,including albums of photos and videos taken with the camera as well as content thatyou share online via services such as PlayMemories, Picasa and Facebook. Once youare logged in to such services, you can manage content, comment on photos andvideos, and view comments from friends. From the Album application, you can alsoadd geotags to photos, perform basic editing tasks, and use methods such asBluetooth® wireless technology, email, and messaging to share content.1View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service2 View photos and videos on Facebook™3 View photos and videos in Picasa™4 View photos using the Flickr™ online service5 View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera85This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
6 View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage7 View your photos in globe mode8 View your photos on a map9 View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card10 View all photos with facesThe PlayMemories online service is not available in all countries or regions.To view photos from online services in Album1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Album > My albums.3Tap the desired online service.4Tap Connect. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the serviceare displayed.5Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album.6Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photoor 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.2Enter your comments in the input field, then tap Post.To "Like" 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™.Viewing your photos on a mapAdding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging. You can view andtag your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when youtook a particular photo. See Adding the geographical position to your photos onpage 75 for more information.If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera, you can tagyour photos directly for map viewing at a later stage.86This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1 Search a location on the map.2 View menu options.3 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location.4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map.5 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen.If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. Thetotal number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, . To view all photos inthe group, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of thescreen.To add a geotag to a photo1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tapTap to set location 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.To view geotagged photos on a map1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Album > My albums > Maps.3Tap a photo to view it in full screen.To view geotagged photos on a globe1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Album > My albums > Globe.3Tap a photo to view it in full screen.To change the geotag of a photo1When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until itsframe turns blue, then tap the desired location on the map.2Tap OK.To change the map view•When viewing the map in Album, tap , then select Classic view or Satellite view.87This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
VideosWatching videos in the Movies applicationUse the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve savedor downloaded to your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art,plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also playyour movies on other devices that are connected to the same network.Videos taken with your device's camera are displayed in the Album application, not in theMovies application.Some video files may not be playable in the Movies application.1 Open the Video Unlimited application2 View menu options3 Tap to play your most recently watched video4 Browse all videos downloaded or saved to your device5 Tap to play saved or downloaded video filesSony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in everymarket. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.To play a video in Movies1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.2Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video is not displayed onthe screen, tap All in the My Collection tab, then find and tap the video thatyou want to play.3To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.4To pause playing, tap . To resume playing, tap .5To rewind, drag the progress bar marker to the left. To fast forward, drag theprogress bar marker to the right.To play a video on an external device1When the video is playing, tap the screen to display all the controls.2Tap > Throw.3Select an external device on which to play the video. If there is no externaldevice available, follow the on-screen instructions to add one.To change settings in Movies1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.2Tap > Settings, then change the settings as desired.88This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To change the sound settings while a video is playing1While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.2Tap , then tap Sound effects.3Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate.4When you're finished, tap OK.To share a video1When a video is playing, tap , 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.Transferring video content to your deviceBefore you start using the Movies application, it’s a good idea to transfer movies, TVshows and other video content to your device from other devices, such as acomputer. There are several ways to transfer your content:•Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag and drop the videofiles directly using the file manager application on the computer. See Connecting yourdevice to a computer on page 98.•If you have a PC, use the Media Go™ application from Sony™ to organise contentand transfer video files to your device via the PC. Learn more and download theMedia Go™ application.•If your computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use Sony™ Bridge for Mac to transfervideo files from iTunes to your device.Learn more and download Sony™ Bridge for Mac.Managing video contentTo get movie information manually1Make sure that your device has an active data connection.2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.3Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the thumbnail of a file that youwant to get information about.4Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video, then tap Search for info.5If prompted, allow your device to download video details using your mobiledata connection.6In the search field, enter keywords for the video, then tap the confirm key onthe keyboard. All matches are displayed in a list.7Select a search result, then tap Done. The download of the information begins.You can get information about newly added videos automatically every time the Moviesapplication opens if you mark the Get video details checkbox under Settings. Datatransmission charges may apply.If the downloaded information is not correct, search again using different keywords.To clear information about a video1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.2Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the video that you want to edit.3Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Clear info.To delete a video1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.2Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the video that you want to delete.3Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears.4Tap Delete again to confirm.89This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Video Unlimited serviceUse the Video Unlimited service to rent and buy movies or TV shows that you canview not only on your Android™ device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable(PSP®), PlayStation® 3 or PlayStation® Vita. Select your pick from the latestHollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of othercategories.You need to create a Video Unlimited account if you want to buy or rent moviesthrough the Video Unlimited service. If you already have a PlayStation® networkaccount or a Sony Entertainment Network account, then you can use that accountinstead.Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in everymarket. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.To get started with Video Unlimited1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .3If you are starting Video Unlimited for the first time, tap Continue in theWelcome screen and enter your birth date if required, then tap Continue againto go to the main screen of Video Unlimited.4Tap > Sign In, then follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to youraccount, or create a new account, to buy or rent movies.90This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
ConnectivitySharing content with DLNA Certified™ devicesYou can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as,for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by theDigital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content fromother DLNA Certified™ devices on your device.After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listento music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos takenwith your device's camera on a large-screen TV.Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your deviceWhen you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this otherdevice acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The serverdevice must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission toyour device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.To play a shared track on your device1Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to thesame Wi-Fi® network as your device.2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN.3Select a device from the list of connected devices.4Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you wantto play. The track starts playing automatically.To play a shared video on your device1Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to thesame Wi-Fi® network as your device.2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.3Select a device from the list of connected devices.4Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you wantto play.To view a shared photo on your device1Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to thesame Wi-Fi® network as your device.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Album > My albums. All your available online albums andconnected devices are displayed.4Select a device from the list of connected devices.5Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified™devicesBefore you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you sharecontent with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can actas client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes contentavailable to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you mustalso give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appearas registered devices. Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed aspending devices.91This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices1Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network.2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .3Tap , then tap Media server.4To turn on the Share media function, drag the slider. appears in the statusbar. Your device can now work as a media server.5Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as yourdevice.6A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notificationand set the relevant access permissions for other devices.The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer toyour client device User guide for more information. If the device cannot connect, check thatyour Wi-Fi®network is working.You can also access the Media server menu under Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Mediaserver settings. If you close the Media server view, the file sharing function stays running inthe background.To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap , then tap Media server.3Drag the slider to turn off the Share media function.To set access permissions for a pending device1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap , then tap Media server.3Select a device from the Pending devices list.4Select an access permission level.To change the name of a registered device1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap , then tap Media server.3Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.4Enter a new name for the device.To change the access level of a registered device1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap , then tap Media server.3Select a device from the Registered devices list.4Tap Change access level and select an option.To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap , then tap Media server.3Tap .Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer deviceUsing DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device toanother device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The other device must beable to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device, which means that it canrender, or play, content received from your device. A DMR device can be, forexample, a TV with DLNA function, or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher.The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used.Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information.Content with Digital Rights Management (DRM) cannot be played on a Digital Media Rendererdevice using DLNA™ technology.92This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device1Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it isconnected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Album.4Browse to and open the file that you want to view.5Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap and select a DMR device toshare your content with. The selected files start playing in chronological orderon the device that you select.6To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select your device. The filestops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.You can also share a video from the Movies application on your device by tapping the videoand then tapping .To play a music track from your device on a DMR device1Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it isconnected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.2From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN.3Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, thentap the track.4Tap and select a DMR device to share your content with. The track playsautomatically on the device that you select.5To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select your device. The trackstops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.NFCUse Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as avideo, photo, web page address, music file or contact. You can also use NFC to scantags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags thatactivate certain functions on your device.NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimetre, so thedevices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, youmust first turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active.NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions.To turn on the NFC function1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More….3Mark the NFC checkbox.93This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
NFC detection areaThe location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices. When sharing data withanother device using NFC, refer to the User guide of the other device for more information.To share a contact with another device using NFC1Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that bothscreens are active.2To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap .3Tap the contact that you want to share.4Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFCdetection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect,they vibrate and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the contact appears.5Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.6When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the screenof the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device.To share a music file with another device using NFC1Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFCfunction turned on, and that both screens are active.2To open the "WALKMAN™" application, tap , then find and tap .3Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.4Tap the track to play it. You can then tap to pause the track. The transferworks whether the track is playing or paused.5Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFCdetection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect,they vibrate and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the track appears.6Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.7When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receivingdevice. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving device.You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.94This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC1Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that bothscreens are active.2To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen, tap ,then find and tap Album.3Tap the photo or video that you want to share.4Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFCdetection areas touch each other. When the devices connect, they vibrate andplay a short sound. A thumbnail of the photo or video appears.5Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.6When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the screen of thereceiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device.You can also use NFC to share a video from the Movies application.To share a web address with another device using NFC1Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that bothscreens are active.2From your Home screen, tap .3To open the web browser, find and tap .4Load the web page that you want to share.5Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFCdetection areas touch each other. When the devices connect, they vibrate andplay a short sound. A thumbnail of the web page appears.6Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.7When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of thereceiving device.Scanning NFC tagsYour device can scan various kinds of NFC tags. For example, it can scan embeddedtags on a poster, on a billboard advertisement, or beside a product in a retail store.You can receive additional information, such as a web address.To scan an NFC tag1Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screenis active.2Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Yourdevice scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of thetag to open it.3To open the tag, tap it.Connecting to an NFC compatible deviceYou can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony,such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, referto the User guide of the compatible device for more information.You may need to have Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth® activated on both devices for the connection towork.Bluetooth® wireless technologyUse the Bluetooth® function to send files to other Bluetooth® compatible devices, orto connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth® function in your deviceand create wireless connections to other Bluetooth® compatible devices such ascomputers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth® connections work betterwithin 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you haveto manually pair your device with other Bluetooth® devices.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices can vary.95This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To turn on the Bluetooth® function and make your device visible1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth® function.3Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth® devices appear.4Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth® devices.To adjust your device's visibility time to other Bluetooth® devices1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Find and tap Bluetooth.3Press and select Visibility timeout.4Select an option.Naming your deviceYou can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after youhave turned on the Bluetooth® function and your device is set to visible.To give your device a name1Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is turned on.2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .3Find and tap Bluetooth.4Tap and select Rename phone.5Enter a name for your device.6Tap Rename.Pairing with another Bluetooth® deviceWhen you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect yourdevice to a Bluetooth® headset or a Bluetooth® car kit and use these other devices toshare music.Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth® device, your device remembersthis pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth® device, you may need toenter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. Ifthis does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth® device to get thedevice passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time youconnect to a previously paired Bluetooth® device.Some Bluetooth® devices, for example, most Bluetooth® headsets, require you to both pairand connect with the other device.You can pair your device with several Bluetooth® devices, but you can only connect to oneBluetooth® profile at the same time.To pair your device with another Bluetooth® device1Make sure that the device you want to pair your device with has the Bluetooth®function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices.2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .3Find and tap Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth® devices appear in a list.4Tap the Bluetooth® device that you want to pair with your device.5Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices.Your device and the Bluetooth® device are now paired.96This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To connect your device to another Bluetooth® device1If you are connecting to a Bluetooth® device that requires you to first pair yourdevice before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your device withthat device.2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .3Find and tap Bluetooth.4Tap the Bluetooth® device to which you want to connect your device.To unpair a Bluetooth® device1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Find and tap 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 or computers.You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth® function, suchas:•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 that thedevice 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 on the item that you want to send, you mayneed to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press .Other ways to send an item may exist.4Select Bluetooth.5Turn on Bluetooth® if you are asked to do so.6Tap the name of the receiving device.7Receiving device: If asked, accept the connection.8Sending device: If asked, confirm the transfer to the receiving device.9Receiving device: Accept the incoming item.To receive items using Bluetooth®1Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth®devices.2The sending device now starts sending data to your device.3If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm thesuggested passcode.4When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, 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®1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Find and tap Bluetooth.3Press and select Show received files.97This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Connecting your device to a computerConnect your device to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and othertypes of files. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth®wireless technology.When you connect your device to the computer using a USB cable, you areprompted to install software on the computer, for example, the PC Companionapplication on a PC or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application on an Apple® Mac®computer. PC Companion and Sony™ Bridge for Mac help you access additionalcomputer applications to transfer and organise media files, update your device,synchronise device content, and more.You might not be able to transfer some copyright-protected material between your device anda computer.Transferring and handling content using a USB cableUse a USB cable connection between a computer and your device for easy transferand management of your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can dragand drop content between your device and the computer, or between your device'sinternal storage and SD card, using the computer's file explorer.If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files to your device, it'sbest to use the Media Go™ application on your computer. Media Go™ convertsmedia files so that you can use them on your device.To transfer content between your device and computer using a USB cable1Using a USB cable, connect your device to a computer. Internal storage & SDcard connected appears in the status bar on the screen of your device.2Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and waituntil your device's internal storage and your SD card appear as external disksin Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.3Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your device and thecomputer.To transfer content between internal storage and an SD card via USB1Using a USB cable, connect your device to a computer. Internal storage & SDcard connected appears in the status bar on the screen of your device.2Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and waituntil your device's internal storage and your SD card appear as external disksin Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.3Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between the device's internalstorage and the SD card.To transfer files directly from internal storage to an SD card in the device1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card.3Mark the file types you want to transfer to the SD card.4Tap Transfer.The direct transfer method means that a USB cable connection to a computer is notnecessary.Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®You can transfer files between your device 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 device and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on98This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on yourdevice.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.To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode1Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normallyenabled by default.2Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.3Computer: Once the name of your device appears on the screen, clickNetwork configuration 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 device. It is normallyenabled by default.2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .3Tap Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.4Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices.5Tap Connect.Make sure the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.3Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under Trusteddevices.4Tap Disconnect.To remove a pairing with another device1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB 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 yourdevice. You can also use PC Companion to update your device and get the latestsoftware version available. The installation files for PC Companion are saved on yourdevice and the installation is launched from the device 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® 8•Microsoft® Windows Vista®•Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)99This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To install PC Companion on a PC1Make sure the Install software checkbox under Settings > Xperia™Connectivity > USB Connectivity is marked.2Connect your device to a PC using a USB cable.3Device: Tap Install.4Computer: The PC Companion installer starts automatically after a fewseconds. Follow the on-screen instructions to install PC Companion.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 device and computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within thePC Companion application.You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application:•Microsoft® Windows® 7•Microsoft® Windows Vista®•Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higherTo transfer content using the Media Go™ application1Connect your device to a computer using a supported USB cable.2Device: 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 device.Sony™ Bridge for MacThe Sony™ Bridge for Mac application helps you transfer music, video, picture orother kinds of media files between your device and an Apple® Mac® computer. Youcan also use the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application to manage files through a filebrowser, update your device software, and back up and restore content on yourdevice.To use the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application, you must have an Internet-connectedApple® Mac® computer that runs MacOS version 10.6 or later.To install Sony™ Bridge for Mac on an Apple® Mac® computer1Make sure the Install software checkbox under Settings > Xperia™Connectivity > USB Connectivity is marked.2Connect your device to an Apple® Mac® computer using a USB cable.3Device: Tap Install.4Computer: The Sony™ Bridge for Mac installer starts automatically after a fewseconds. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.To open the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application1Make sure that the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application is installed on theApple® Mac® computer.2Computer: Double-click the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application icon in theApplications folder.100This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To transfer content using Sony™ Bridge for Mac1Using a USB cable, connect your device to an Apple® Mac® computer.2Computer: Open the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments,The Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device.3Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your device and theApple® Mac® computer.Connecting your device to a TV set using a cableConnect your device to a TV set and start viewing content saved in your device on alarger screen. When you connect your device to the TV set, the TV launcherapplication opens. This application helps you to play media files from your device onTVs and other devices.You may have to purchase an MHL cable separately.To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input1Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable. appears in yourdevice's status bar after a connection is established.2The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions toview your media files on the TV.To view content from your device on a TV which supports HDMI™ input1Connect your device to an MHL adaptor, and connect the adaptor to a USBpower supply.2Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI™ cable. appears in yourdevice's status bar after a connection is established.3The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions toview your media files on the TV.To view help about using the TV remote control1While your device is connected to the TV set, drag the status bar downwardsto open the Notification panel.2Tap MHL connected.You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel.To disconnect your device from the TV set•Disconnect the MHL™ cable or the MHL adaptor from your device.Screen mirroringUse Screen mirroring to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large displaywithout using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wirelessconnection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favouritephotos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen tomusic from your device via the TV's speakers.Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for thefunctionality described above to work. If your TV does not support screen mirroring, you needto purchase a wireless display adapter separately.When using screen mirroring, the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if thereis interference from other Wi-Fi® networks.101This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen1TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screenmirroring function.2Your device: Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .3Find and tap Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring.4Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select a device.When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.Connecting your device in a car using MirrorLink™MirrorLink™ is a protocol that lets your device communicate via USB cable with aMirrorLink™ certified infotainment system in a car. Once everything is hooked up,you can use the buttons in the centre console or the buttons on the steering wheel tocontrol your device, which also gets charged during connection.If the connection between your device and the infotainment system is not establishedsuccessfully, you may need to start MirrorLink™ manually or check if the USB ports areconnected correctly by cable.Protected data is not made available via MirrorLink™.To start MirrorLink™ manually1Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system usinga USB cable.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Start MirrorLink™.4Tap OK.Using a headsetUse the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimalperformance.To use a headset1Connect the headset to your device.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 device, 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.Smart ConnectUse the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when youconnect or disconnect an accessory. You can also use Smart Connect to set aspecific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of theday.102This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
For example, when you connect your headset, you can create an event so that thefollowing actions are launched on your device:•Between 7am and 9am, when you commute to work, the "WALKMAN" applicationstarts, and the web browser opens the morning paper. The ring volume is set tovibrate.•On the way back from work, the FM radio starts, and a notes app opens showingyour shopping list.To start the Smart Connect application1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .To create a Smart Connect event1Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect forthe first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen.2On the Events tab, tap .3Give the event a name, then tap Create.4Under When, add either an accessory or a time interval, or both.5Under Do this, add what you want to happen in your device.6Under At the end, add what you want to happen when you disconnect theaccessory or when the time interval comes to an end. If both these conditionsare set, the actions start either when you disconnect the accessory, or whenthe time interval comes to an end.7To save the event, press .To add a Bluetooth® accessory, you have to first pair it with your device.To edit a Smart Connect event1Start the Smart Connection application.2On the Events tab, tap an event.3If the event is switched off, drag the slider to the right.4Adjust the settings as desired.To remove an event, tap the event’s row, then tap > Delete event and tap Delete to confirm.Managing devicesUse the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that youcan connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch and Smart WirelessHeadset pro from Sony. Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications andalso finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected devicesshow in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of eachdevice.To pair and connect an accessory1Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect forthe first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen.2Tap Devices, then tap .3Tap OK to start searching for devices.4In the search result list, tap the name of the device that you want to add.To adjust the settings for a connected accessory1Pair and connect the accessory with your device.2Start the Smart Connection application.3Tap Devices, then tap the name of the connected accessory.4Adjust the desired settings.103This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Travel and mapsUsing location servicesLocation services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use informationfrom mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS)information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line ofsight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®function. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device candetermine your location using your mobile network.In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable locationservices.To enable location services1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Tap Location services.3Drag the slider beside Access to my location to the right.4Tap Agree twice to confirm.When you enable location services, both GPS satellites and Google's location service (Wi-Fiand mobile networks) get enabled by default. You can disable either option manually.To allow Google apps to access your location1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Tap Google > Location settings.3Drag the slider beside Let Google apps access your location to the right.You must be logged into your Google™ account to be able to use location services.Improving GPS accuracyThe first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take 5 to 10 minutes foryour location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of thesky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image).GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objectssuch as buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes,move to another location.Google Maps™ and navigationUse Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situationsand receive detailed directions to your destination.104This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data istransferred to your device. So it's a good idea to save a map and make it availableoffline before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs.The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Internet connection when used online.You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device.Contact your network operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may notbe available in every market, country or region.1 Enter an address or name to search for a location, for example, a restaurant’s name or address.2 Select a transportation mode and get directions to your destination.3 View your account profile.4 Location mark – shows a searched location on the map.5 Show your current location.6 View help and options.To show your location on the map1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Maps, then tap .To search for a location1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Maps.3In the search field, enter the name of the location you want to find.4Tap the Enter key on the keyboard to start the search, or select a suggestedlocation from the list. If the search is successful, the location is indicated by on the map.To get directions1While viewing a map, tap .2Select a transportation mode, then enter your starting point and yourdestination. The recommended routes appear in a list.3Tap an option from the list of recommended routes to view the directions on amap.To make a map available offline1While viewing a map, tap the search field.2Scroll to the bottom and tap Make this map area available offline. The areashown on the map gets saved to your device.To learn more about Google Maps™•When you use Google Maps™, tap , then tap Help.105This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using data traffic when travellingWhen you travel outside of your home mobile network, you might need to access theInternet using mobile data traffic. In this case, you need to activate data roaming onyour device. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges inadvance.To activate or deactivate data roaming1Drag the status bar downwards and tap .2Tap More… > Mobile networks.3Mark or unmark the Data roaming checkbox.You can’t activate data roaming when mobile data has been turned off.Airplane modeIn Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to preventdisturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen tomusic, 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 press and hold down the power key and then select Airplane mode in themenu that opens.106This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Calendar and alarm clockCalendarUse the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed intoand sychronised your device with one or several online accounts that includecalendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account,then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendarapplication. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combinedCalendar view.When an appointment time approaches, your device plays a notification sound toremind you. Also, appears in the status bar.You can also synchronise your Outlook calendar with your device using PC Companion. If youdo so, all appointments from your Outlook calendar will appear in the calendar view of yourdevice. For more information, see PC Companion on page 99.1 Select a view type2 Add a calendar event3 Return to the current date4 Access settings and other options5 Flick left or right to browse more quickly6 Agenda for the selected dayTo create a calendar event1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.2Tap .3If you have synchronised your calendar with one or more accounts, select theaccount to which you want to add this event. If you only want to add this eventon your device, tap Device calendar.4Enter or select the desired information and add attendees to the event.5To save the event and send out invitations, tap Done.To view a calendar event1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.2Tap the event you want to view.To view multiple calendars1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.2Press , then tap Calendars.3Select the calendars you want to view.107This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To zoom the calendar view•When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in.Alarm and clockYou can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as thealarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off. But it does soundwhen the device is set to silent mode.The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your generaltime settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.1 Access the alarm home screen2 View a world clock and adjust settings3 Access the stopwatch function4 Access the timer function5 Open date and time settings for the clock6 Turn an alarm on or off7 View options8 Add a new alarmTo set a new alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarm & clock.3Tap .4Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down.5Tap Set.6If desired, edit other alarm settings.7Tap Done.To snooze an alarm when it sounds•Tap Snooze.To turn off an alarm when it sounds•Slide to the right.To edit an existing alarm1Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.2Make the desired changes.3Tap Done.108This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To turn on or off an alarm•Open the Alarm & clock application, then drag the slider next to the alarm tothe on or off position.To delete an alarm1Open the Alarm & clock application, then touch and hold the alarm that youwant to delete.2Tap Delete alarm, then tap Yes.To set the sound for an alarm1Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.2Tap Alarm sound and select an option, or tap to select from your musicfiles.3Tap Done twice.To set a recurring alarm1Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.2Tap Repeat.3Mark the checkboxes for the desired days, then tap OK.4Tap Done.To activate the vibrate function for an alarm1Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.2Mark the Vibrate checkbox.3Tap Done.To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode1Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.2Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox, then tap Done.109This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Support and maintenanceSupport for your deviceUse the Support application in your device to search a User guide, readtroubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and otherproduct-related information.To access the Support application1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap , then select the required support item.Make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi®, to limit datatraffic charges when using the Support application.Help in menus and applicationsSome applications and settings have help available in the options menu, which isnormally indicated by in the specific applications.Help us improve our softwareYou can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile canreceive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. Noneof the information gathered includes personal data.To allow the sending of usage info1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Find and tap About phone > Usage info settings.3Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.4Tap Agree.Updating your deviceYou should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality,enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When asoftware update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for newupdates manually.The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device.However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need touse the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac applicationon an Apple® Mac® computer to update your device.For more information about software updates, go to Software update.To check for new software1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Update Center.3To check that you have the latest system software installed, tap System. Tocheck for updates to applications installed on your device, tap Updates.Updating your device wirelesslyUse the Update Center application to update your device wirelessly. It handles bothapplication updates and system updates and can also facilitate the download of newapplications developed for your device. The updates that you can download over amobile network depend on your operator. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi®network instead of a mobile network to download new software so that you can avoiddata traffic costs.110This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To download and install a system update1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Update Center > System.3Select the desired system update, then tap .4When the download is finished, tap and follow the on-screen instructions tocomplete the installation.To download and install application updates1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Update Center > System.3To download a particular application update, select the update, then tap . Todownload all available application updates, tap . Updates install automaticallyafter download.Updating your device using a computerYou can download and install software updates on your device using a computerwith an Internet connection. You need a USB cable and a PC running the PCCompanion application or an Apple® Mac® computer running the Sony™ Bridge forMac application.If you don’t have the PC Companion or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application installed on therelevant computer, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on-screen installation instructions.To update your device using a computer1Make sure you have the PC Companion application installed on your PC or theSony™ Bridge for Mac application installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.2Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.3Computer: Launch the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge forMac application. After a few moments, the computer detects your device andsearches for new software.4Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.Finding a lost deviceIf you have a Google™ account, the my Xperia web service can help you locate andsecure your device if you ever lose it. You can:•Locate your device on a map.•Sound an alert even if the device is in silent mode.•Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact information toanyone who finds it.•As a last resort, remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device.The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries/regions.111This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To activate the my Xperia service1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security > MyXperia™ > Activate.3Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept.To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to myxperia.sonymobile.comand sign in using the same Google™ account that you have set up on your device.IMEI numberEvery device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number.You should keep a copy of this number. If your device is stolen, your networkprovider can use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network inyour country.To view your IMEI number1Detach the cover of the micro SIM card slot.2Place a fingernail under the right or left edge of the label tray, then drag thetray outwards to view your IMEI number.You can also open the phone dialer on your device and enter *#06# to view the IMEI number.To view your IMEI number in the device1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.3Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.Battery and power managementYour device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your batteryconsumption and see which applications are using the most power. You can alsoview an estimate of how much time is left before your battery runs out. The estimatedbattery time is based on your most recent usage pattern.To make the battery last longer you can use one or more battery saving modes,which include STAMINA mode, Low battery mode, Location-based Wi-Fi®, andQueue background data mode. Each mode works in a different way and controlsseveral power consuming functions on your device.To view which applications use the most battery power1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.112This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To view the estimated battery time1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Power management.Improving battery time using STAMINA modeSTAMINA mode turns off functions that you don't need when your device isn't in use.For example, STAMINA mode can pause your Wi-Fi® connection, data traffic andseveral power consuming applications when your device is powered on but thescreen is inactive. So you save the battery but can still receive phone calls, texts andmultimedia messages as they come in. You can also exclude individual applicationsfrom being paused by STAMINA mode. Once you activate the screen, all pausedfunctions are resumed.To activate STAMINA mode1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Find and tap Power management.3Drag the slider beside STAMINA mode to the right, then tap Activate. appears in the status bar when STAMINA mode is activated.To select which applications to run in STAMINA mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Power management, then tap STAMINA mode.3Add or remove applications, as desired.4When you're finished, tap Done.Improving battery time using Low battery modeUse the Low battery mode feature to automatically start saving power when thebattery reaches a certain charge level. You can set and readjust this charge level asdesired. You can also decide which functions to keep active, for example, mobiledata traffic, Wi-Fi® or auto-sync.To activate Low battery mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Power management.3Tap next to Low battery mode, then tap Activate.To change the settings for Low battery mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Power management.3To open the settings menu, tap Low battery mode.4Adjust the settings as desired.5When you're finished, tap .Memory and storageYour device has different types of memory and storage possibilities for photos, appsand other files:•The internal storage is about 12 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferredcontent along with personal settings and data. Examples are alarm, volume andlanguage settings, emails, bookmarks, call logs, contacts, messages, calendarevents, photos, videos and music.•You can use a removable memory card of up to 64 GB to get more storage space.Most applications can read data from a memory card but only certain apps can savefiles to this type of memory. You can, for example, set the camera application to savephotos directly to the memory card.•The dynamic memory (RAM) is about 2 GB and cannot be used for storage. RAM isused to handle running applications and the operating system.You may have to purchase a memory card separately.113This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the Whitepaper for your device at Support documents.Improving memory performanceThe memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the devicestarts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider thefollowing:•Always have more than 100 MB of free internal storage and more than 100 MB of freeRAM.•Close down running applications that you are not using.•Clear the cache memory for all applications.•Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use.•Transfer photos, videos and music from the internal memory to the memory card.•If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format it.To view the memory status1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Storage.To view the amount of free and used RAM1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Apps > Running.To clear the cache memory for all applications1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Storage.3Tap Cached data > OK.When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings.To transfer media files to the memory card1Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card.4Mark the file types that you want to transfer to the memory card.5Tap Transfer.To stop applications and services from running1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Apps > Running.3Select an application or service, then tap Stop.To format the memory card1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Storage > Erase SD card.3To confirm, tap Erase SD card > Erase everythingAll content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backupsof all data that you want to save before formatting the memory card. To back up your content,you can copy it to a computer. For more information, see Connecting your device to acomputer on page 98.Backing up and restoring contentGenerally, you should not save photos, videos and other personal content solely onthe internal memory of your device. If something should happen with the hardware, orif your device is lost or stolen, the data stored on its internal memory is gone forever.It is recommended to use the PC Companion or the Sony™ Bridge for Macapplications to make backups which save your data safely to a computer, that is, an114This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
external device. This method is especially recommended if you are updating yourdevice software from one version to another.Once your data is safely backed up to a computer, you can also make a quickbackup of basic settings and data to the SD card in your device or to an externalUSB storage device by using the Backup and restore application. This backupmethod is useful, for example, if you are doing a factory data reset and are notupdating the software version.Backing up data to a computerUse the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application to backup data from your device to a PC or an Apple® Mac® computer. These backupapplications let you back up the following types of data:•Contacts and call logs•Text messages•Settings•Media filesTo back up your data using a computer1Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on a PC or theSony™ Bridge for Mac application is installed on an Apple® Mac® computer.2Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.3Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Macapplication. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.4Computer: Click Back up & restore, then follow the on-screen instructions toback up data from your device.To restore your data using a computer1Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.2Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Macapplication. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.3Computer: Click Back up & restore and select a backup file from the backuprecords, then follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from yourdevice.Backing up with the Backup and restore applicationYou can only use this method to back up and restore content between the same Androidsoftware version. You cannot use it to restore content after a system upgrade.The Backup and restore application is recommended for backing up content beforeyou do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up the following typesof data to an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connectedby cable to your device:•Bookmarks•Call logs•Contacts•Applications downloaded from Google Play™•Multimedia messages•System settings (such as alarms, ringer volume, and language settings)•Text messagesYou may incur additional data transmission charges when you restore applications fromGoogle Play™.115This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To back up content using the Backup and restore application1If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storagedevice is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you arebacking up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in yourdevice.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Back up & restore.4Tap Back up, then select a backup destination and the data types that youwant to back up.5Tap Back up now.6Enter a password for the backup, then tap OK.To restore content using the Backup and restore application1If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storagedevice is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you arebacking up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in yourdevice.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Back up & restore.4Tap Restore.5Select the record that you want to restore from, then tap Restore now.6Enter the password for the backup record, then tap OK.Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup willget deleted during a restore procedure.Restarting and resettingYou can force your device to shut down in situations where it stops responding orwon't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted. You can also resetyour device to its original factory settings, with or without deleting all of your personaldata. This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly.To force the device to shut down1Detach the cover of the micro SIM card slot.2Using the tip of a pen or a similar object, press and hold down the OFF buttonuntil the device shuts down.Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button.To perform a factory data resetTo avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedureis underway.116This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1Before you start, make sure to back up any important data that is saved on theinternal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internalmemory.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset.4To delete information, such as pictures and music, from your internal storage,mark the Erase internal storage checkbox.5Tap Reset phone.6To confirm, tap Erase everything.Recycling your deviceGot an old device 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 atwww.sonymobile.com/recycle.117This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Important informationImportant information leafletBefore you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet provided inthe Setup guide in your device or in the box.To access the setup guide manually1From the Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Setup guide.Limitations to services and featuresSome of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported inall countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Withoutlimitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number, 112. Pleasecontact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of anyspecific service or feature and whether 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 device. Contact your wireless service provider for moreinformation.Using your device in wet and dusty conditionsTo ensure the water resistance of your device, all covers, including the covers for the microUSB port, the micro SIM card slot and the memory card slot, must be firmly closed.Your smartphone is waterproof and dust resistant in compliance with the IngressProtection ratings IP55 and IP58, as explained in the table below. To view IP testresults for your device, go to http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/legal/testresults/and click on the relevant device name.These specific IP ratings mean that your device is dust resistant and is protectedagainst low pressure water stream as well as against the effects of immersion for 30minutes in fresh (non-saline) water up to 1.5 metres deep.You can use your device:•in dusty environments, for example, on a windy beach.•when your fingers are wet.•in some extreme weather conditions, for example, when it’s snowing or raining.•in fresh (non-saline) water depths of 1.5 metres or less, for example, in a fresh waterlake or river.•in a chlorinated swimming pool.Even if your device is resistant to dust and water, you should avoid exposing itunnecessarily to environments with excessive dust, sand and mud or to moistenvironments with extreme high or low temperatures. The waterproof ability of themicro USB port, the micro SIM card slot, the memory card slot and the headset jackcannot be guaranteed in all environments or conditions.Never immerse your device in salt water or let the micro USB port or headset jackcome in contact with salt water. For example, if you’re at the beach, remember tokeep your device away from the sea water. Also, never expose the device to anyliquid chemicals. For example, if you’re washing dishes by hand using liquiddetergent, avoid bringing your device in contact with the detergent. After exposure tonon-fresh water, rinse your device using fresh water.Normal wear and tear along with damage to your device can reduce its ability toresist dust or moisture. After using the device in water, dry off the areas around allcovers, including the covers for the micro USB port, the micro SIM card slot and thememory card slot.118This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
If the speaker or microphone get wet, their function may be impacted until the waterhas completely dried. Please note that the drying time can be up to three hoursdepending on the environment. During this time, you can, however, use otherfeatures in the device that do not utilise the speaker or microphone. All compatibleaccessories, including batteries, chargers, handsfree devices and micro USB cables,are not waterproof and dust resistant on their own.Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or improper useof your device (including use in environments where the relevant IP rating limitationsare exceeded). If you have any further questions about the use of your products, referto our Customer support service for help. Also, for warranty information, refer to theImportant information which can be accessed via the Setup guide in your device.IP (Ingress Protection) ratingYour device has an IP rating, which means it has undergone certified tests tomeasure its resistance levels to both dust and water. The first digit in the two-digit IPrating indicates the level of protection against solid objects, including dust. Thesecond digit indicates how resistant the device is to water.Resistance to solid objects anddust Resistance to waterIP0X: No special protection IPX0. No special protectionIP1X. Protected against solid objects> 50 mm in diameter IPX1. Protected against dripping waterIP2X. Protected against solid objects >12.5 mm in diameter IPX2. Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15degrees from normal positionIP3X. Protected against solid objects >2.5 mm in diameter IPX3. Protected against spraying waterIP4X. Protected against solid objects > 1mm in diameter IPX4. Protected against splashing waterIP5X. Protected against dust; limitedingress (no harmful deposit) IPX5. Protected against water jet spray for at least 3 minutesIP6X. Dust tight IPX6. Protected against heavy jet spray for at least 3 minutes IPX7. Protected against the effects of immersion in up to 1metre of water for 30 minutes IPX8. Protected against the effects of continued immersion inwater depths greater than 1 metre. The exact conditions arespecified for each device by the manufacturer.For more information, go to www.sonymobile.com/testresults.Legal informationSonyD5503This 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.©Sony Mobile Communications AB, 2013.Your mobile device 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 device. Prior to your use of any additional content,please verify that your intended use is properly licenced 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.119This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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