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

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User guide
Xperia™ Z1 Compact
D5503
Contents
Xperia™ Z1 Compact User guide...............................................6
Getting started..............................................................................7
Overview............................................................................................7
Assembly...........................................................................................8
Starting your device for the first time.................................................9
Why do I need a Google™ account?...............................................10
Charging your device.......................................................................11
Learning the basics....................................................................12
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................12
Locking and unlocking the screen...................................................14
Home screen....................................................................................14
Application screen...........................................................................16
Navigating applications....................................................................17
Small apps.......................................................................................17
Widgets............................................................................................18
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................19
Background and themes..................................................................20
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................21
Status and notifications...................................................................21
Icons in the status bar.....................................................................22
Application overview........................................................................24
Downloading applications.........................................................26
Downloading applications from Google Play™...............................26
Downloading applications from other sources................................26
Internet and networks................................................................27
Browsing the web............................................................................27
Internet and messaging settings......................................................27
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................28
Sharing your mobile data connection..............................................29
Controlling data usage.....................................................................30
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................31
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................31
Synchronising data on your device..........................................33
About synchronising data on your device.......................................33
Synchronising with Google™ services............................................33
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.................33
Synchronising with Facebook™......................................................34
Basic settings.............................................................................36
Accessing settings...........................................................................36
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Sound, ringtone and volume............................................................36
SIM card protection.........................................................................37
Screen settings................................................................................38
Screen lock......................................................................................38
Language settings............................................................................39
Date and time...................................................................................39
X-Reality™ for mobile......................................................................40
Enhancing the sound output............................................................40
Typing text..................................................................................42
On-screen keyboard........................................................................42
Entering text using voice input........................................................43
Editing text.......................................................................................43
Personalising the Xperia keyboard..................................................44
Calling..........................................................................................45
Making calls.....................................................................................45
Receiving calls.................................................................................46
Ongoing calls...................................................................................47
Using the call log.............................................................................47
Forwarding calls...............................................................................48
Restricting calls................................................................................48
Multiple calls....................................................................................48
Conference calls..............................................................................49
Voicemail..........................................................................................49
Emergency calls...............................................................................50
Contacts......................................................................................51
Transferring contacts.......................................................................51
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................52
Adding and editing contacts............................................................53
Favourites and groups.....................................................................54
Sending contact information............................................................54
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application...................54
Backing up contacts........................................................................55
Messaging and chat...................................................................56
Reading and sending messages......................................................56
Organising your messages..............................................................57
Calling from a message...................................................................58
Messaging settings..........................................................................58
Instant messaging and video chat...................................................58
Email............................................................................................60
Setting up email...............................................................................60
Sending and receiving email messages..........................................60
Email preview pane..........................................................................61
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Organising your email messages.....................................................62
Email account settings.....................................................................63
Gmail™............................................................................................63
Music...........................................................................................64
Transferring music to your device...................................................64
Listening to music............................................................................64
WALKMAN home screen ................................................................65
Playlists............................................................................................66
Sharing music..................................................................................67
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................68
Visualiser .........................................................................................68
Recognising music with TrackID™..................................................68
Music Unlimited online service........................................................70
FM radio......................................................................................71
Listening to the radio.......................................................................71
Favourite radio channels..................................................................72
Sound settings.................................................................................72
Camera........................................................................................73
Taking photos and recording videos...............................................73
Face detection.................................................................................74
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................74
Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................75
General camera settings..................................................................75
Still camera settings.........................................................................77
Video camera settings.....................................................................80
Photos and videos in Album......................................................82
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................82
Sharing and managing photos and videos......................................83
Editing photos with the Photo editor application.............................84
Photo albums...................................................................................85
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................86
Videos..........................................................................................88
Watching videos in the Movies application.....................................88
Transferring video content to your device.......................................89
Managing video content..................................................................89
Video Unlimited service...................................................................90
Connectivity................................................................................91
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..............................91
NFC..................................................................................................93
Bluetooth® wireless technology......................................................95
Connecting your device to a computer...........................................98
Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable........................101
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Screen mirroring............................................................................101
Connecting your device in a car using MirrorLink™......................102
Using a headset ............................................................................102
Smart Connect...............................................................................102
Travel and maps.......................................................................104
Using location services..................................................................104
Google Maps™ and navigation.....................................................104
Using data traffic when travelling..................................................106
Airplane mode................................................................................106
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................107
Calendar.........................................................................................107
Alarm and clock.............................................................................108
Support and maintenance.......................................................110
Support for your device.................................................................110
Updating your device.....................................................................110
Finding a lost device .....................................................................111
IMEI number...................................................................................112
Battery and power management...................................................112
Memory and storage......................................................................113
Backing up and restoring content.................................................114
Restarting and resetting.................................................................116
Recycling your device....................................................................117
Important information..............................................................118
Important information leaflet..........................................................118
Limitations to services and features..............................................118
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions.............................118
Legal information...........................................................................119
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Xperia™ Z1 Compact User guide
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Getting started
Overview
Headset jack
Proximity sensor/Light sensor
Speaker/Charging light/Notification light
Front camera lens
Power key
Volume/Zoom key
Camera key
Strap hole
Main speaker and microphone
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Main camera lens
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Camera light
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Second microphone
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NFC™ detection area
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Charger/USB port cover
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Memory card slot cover
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Charging dock connector
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Micro SIM card slot cover
Assembly
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet
before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function
properly.
To insert the micro SIM card
Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the
device, then detach the cover.
Using a fingernail, pull out the micro SIM card holder.
Place the micro SIM card on the holder, with the gold-coloured contacts on the
micro SIM card facing up.
Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device.
Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.
To insert a memory card
Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the device,
then detach the memory card cover.
Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured
contacts facing towards you, then push the memory card all the way into the
slot until you hear a locking sound.
Re-attach the memory card cover.
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To remove the micro SIM card
Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot.
Pull out the micro SIM card holder.
Remove the micro SIM card.
Insert the micro SIM card holder back into its slot.
Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.
To remove the memory card
Turn off the device, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage >
Unmount SD card.
Remove the cover of the memory card slot, then press against the edge of the
memory card and release it.
Draw the card outwards to remove it fully.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalise your device. For example, if you
have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up
straight away. And you can download Internet and Wi-Fi® settings.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu.
To turn on the device
Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for
the first time.
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Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap
If your screen is locked, place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down to
unlock it.
Wait a while for the device to start.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap
To turn off the device
Press and hold down the power key
In the options menu, tap Power off.
Tap OK.
until the options menu opens.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by
Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services are available on your device
when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and Google
Play™, the online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out
of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is
mandatory if you want to:
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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 device
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.
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Charging your device
The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device
while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the
performance in Battery and power management on page 112.
To charge your device
Plug the charger into a power outlet.
Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with
the USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging
begins.
When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by
pulling 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 light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green
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%
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
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Open or select an item.
Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
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Move an item.
Activate an item-specific menu.
Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
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Pinching and spreading
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Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map.
Swiping
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Scroll up or down a list.
Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
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Flicking
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Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
Locking and unlocking the screen
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to
save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on
the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen
swipe lock is already set. In other words, you have to swipe up or down on the
screen to unlock it. You can later change the security settings and add other kinds of
locks. See Screen lock on page 38.
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To activate the screen
Briefly press the power key
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To lock the screen
When the screen is active, briefly press the power key
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop
on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
represented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen. The highlighted dot
shows the pane that you are currently in.
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To go to the Home screen
Press .
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and
delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home
screen pane.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Home screen
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap .
To delete a pane from your Home screen
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
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Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you
download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
From your Home screen, tap .
Flick left or right on the Application screen.
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To open an application from the Application screen
Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.
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To open the Application screen menu
When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right.
To move an application on the Application screen
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
Make sure that Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then
drag it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the
screen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen
opens.
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
To search for an application from the Application screen
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
Tap Search apps.
Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.
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To uninstall an application from the Application screen
To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the small apps bar
and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all
recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press
to exit
while others continue to run in the background or pause. If the application is paused
or runs in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you
open the application.
Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
Small apps bar – Open a small app
Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the small apps bar
Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
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To open the recently used applications window
Press .
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To open a menu in an application
While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
Small apps
You 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 a
small app and another application at the same time on the same screen. For
example, you can have a webpage open and then open the Calculator small app on
top of it and perform calculations. You can download more small apps from Google
Play™.
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To open a small app
To make the small apps bar appear, press
Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
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To close a small app
Tap on the small app window.
To download a small app
, then tap and tap .
From the small apps bar, tap
Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the
instructions to download it and complete the installation.
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To move a small app
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small
app, then move it to the desired location.
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To minimise a small app
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small
app, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
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To rearrange the small apps in the small apps bar
Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
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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 app
Open the small apps bar, then tap
Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the
small apps bar.
To add a widget as a small app
To make the small apps bar appear, press .
Tap
> > .
Select a widget.
Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They
also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic
weather information directly on your Home screen. But when you tap the widget, the
full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google
Play™.
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To add a widget to the Home screen
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Widgets.
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget,
then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
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To move a widget
Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to the new location.
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To delete a widget
Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
it to .
To add a widget to the lock screen
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
Swipe inwards from the top left area of the screen until appears, then tap it.
If required, enter your PIN code, pattern or password to unlock the screen.
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen
tidy.
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Access a folder containing applications
Access an application using a shortcut
To add a shortcut to your Home screen
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates
and the customisation menu appears.
In the customisation menu, tap Apps.
Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list
available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow
you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
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To move an item on the Home screen
Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag
the item to the new location.
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To delete an item from the Home screen
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to .
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To create a folder on the Home screen
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the
device vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or
shortcut.
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To add items to a folder on the Home screen
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
Tap the folder to open it.
Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and themes
You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different
themes. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.
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To change your Home screen wallpaper
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
To change the wallpaper for the lock screen
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Tap Personalization > Lock screen.
Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.
To take a screenshot
Press and hold down the power key and the volume down key simultaneously
until you hear a clicking sound.
To view the screenshot, drag the status bar fully downwards.
Status and notifications
The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar
notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information
such as battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open
the Notification panel and handle your notifications.
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To open or close the Notification panel
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To take action on a notification
Tap the notification.
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To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
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To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
Tap Clear.
Notification light
A notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call.
Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Signal strength
No signal
Roaming
LTE is available
GPRS is available
EDGE is available
3G is available
Mobile data network is available
Sending and downloading LTE data
Sending and downloading GPRS data
Sending and downloading EDGE data
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Sending and downloading 3G data
Sending and downloading mobile data
Battery status
The battery is charging
STAMINA mode is activated
Airplane mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
The SIM card is not inserted
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Silent mode
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
Synchronisation is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronisation
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available
Notification icons
The following notification icons may appear on your screen:
New email message
New text message or multimedia message
New voicemail
Upcoming calendar event
A song is playing
The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable
Warning message
Error message
Missed call
Call ongoing
Call on hold
Call forwarding is turned on
Software updates are available
Downloading data
Uploading data
More (undisplayed) notifications
GPS is activated
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Application overview
Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,
and manage text and images.
Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.
Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your
appointments.
Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.
Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email address and
other information related to your contacts.
Access your downloaded applications.
Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private
and 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 using
Google Maps™.
Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device.
Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia
messages.
Use the Movies application to play videos in your device and share content
with your friends.
Use the "WALKMAN" application to organise and play music, audio books
and podcasts.
View news stories and weather forecasts.
Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial
function.
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 get
artist, 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. For
example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips
and tricks.
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Download and install new applications and updates.
Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
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Downloading applications
Downloading applications from Google Play™
Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications,
games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before
you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working
Internet 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 be
available in all countries or regions.
To download an application from Google Play™
From the Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Play Store.
Find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the
search function.
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in
order 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 application
under Settings > Apps.
Downloading applications from other sources
When your device is set to allow downloads from sources other than Google Play™,
you can download applications directly from other websites by following the relevant
download instructions.
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. Only download
applications from reliable sources. Contact the application provider if you have any questions
or concerns.
To allow the download of applications from other sources
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security.
Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.
Tap OK.
Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in
order 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 application
under Settings > Apps.
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Internet and networks
Browsing the web
The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in
most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for
Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser.
To browse with Google Chrome™
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap .
Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap
Go on the keyboard.
Search and address field
Refresh the page
Access browser tabs
View help and options
Go back a page in the browser history
Internet and messaging settings
To access the Internet and to send multimedia messages, you must have a mobile
data 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 your
device for the first time with a SIM card inserted. In other cases, the settings may be
pre-installed. If not, you can download or add the settings manually. Contact your
network operator for detailed information about Internet and messaging settings.
If you cannot access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive
multimedia messages, try deleting all Internet and messaging settings and then add them
again.
To download Internet and messaging settings
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Tap More… > Internet settings.
Tap Accept.
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To add Internet settings manually
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
Tap Access Point Names > .
Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create.
Tap APN and enter the access point name.
Enter all other information required by your network operator.
When you're done, tap , then tap Save.
To view the current APN
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
Tap Access Point Names.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button.
To delete all Internet and messaging settings
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Tap More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
Tap .
Tap Reset to default. All Internet and messaging settings are deleted.
Wi-Fi®
Use Wi-Fi® connections to surf the Internet, download applications, or send and
receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device
remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come
within range.
Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get
access. 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:
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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 for
indoor and outdoor operation. This is because operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz
frequency band is only permitted for indoor use.
Some Wi-Fi® networks do not show up in the list of available networks because they do not
broadcast their network name (SSID). If you know the network name, you can add it manually
to your list of available Wi-Fi® networks.
To turn on Wi-Fi®
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings.
Drag 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 automatically
Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.
Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the
relevant password. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
Tap and then tap Scan to search for new available networks.
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To add a Wi-Fi® network manually
Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Tap Wi-Fi.
Tap .
Enter the Network SSID information.
To select a security type, tap the Security field.
If required, enter a password.
Tap Save.
Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID and password.
Wi-Fi® settings
When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks
available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can
also 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 data
connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data
connection on your device). By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when
to switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile data.
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications
Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
Press .
Tap Advanced.
Mark the Network notification checkbox.
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network
From the Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network
information is displayed.
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy
From the Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
Press .
Tap Advanced.
Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
Select an option.
Sharing your mobile data connection
You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a
USB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your device's
data connection with up to eight other devices at once by turning your device into a
portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. When your device's mobile data connection is successfully
shared, the sharing devices can use your device's data connection, for example, to
surf the Internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go
to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.
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To share your data connection using a USB cable
Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed in
the status bar once you are connected.
To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or
disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
Enter the Network SSID information.
To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
Tap Save.
and mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox.
Tap
If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable
Wi-Fi® hotspot is active.
To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot checkbox.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
From the Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
Enter the Network SSID for the network.
To select a security type, tap the Security field.
If required, enter a password.
Tap Save.
Controlling data usage
You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over
your mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can
view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over
your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to
avoid additional charges.
Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot
guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
To turn data traffic on or off
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Tap Data usage.
Drag 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 warning
Make sure that data traffic is turned on.
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Data usage.
To set the warning level, drag the warning line to the desired value. You receive
a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you
set.
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To set a data usage limit
Make sure that data traffic is turned on.
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Data usage.
Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.
To set the data usage limit, drag the corresponding line to the desired value.
Once your data usage reaches the set limit, data traffic on your device will be turned off
automatically.
To control the data usage of individual applications
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Data usage.
Find and tap the desired application.
Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.
To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap View app
settings and make the desired changes.
The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data
usage settings.
To view data transferred via Wi-Fi®
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
Tap , then mark the Show Wi-Fi usage checkbox if it is not marked.
Tap the Wi-Fi tab.
Selecting mobile networks
Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which
mobile networks are available in different areas. You can also manually set your
device to use a particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.
To select a network mode
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
Tap Network Mode.
Select a network mode.
To select another network manually
From the Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.
Tap Search mode > Manual.
Select a network.
If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you
move out of range of the manually selected network.
To activate automatic network selection
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.
Tap Search mode > Automatic.
Virtual private networks (VPNs)
Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to
access resources inside a secured local network from a public network. For example,
VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for
users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside
of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling.
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VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some
networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate on your device.
For detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private
network, please contact the network administrator of your company or organisation.
To add a virtual private network
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
Tap .
Select the type of VPN to add.
Enter your VPN settings.
Tap Save.
To connect to a virtual private network
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.
In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
Enter the required information.
Tap Connect.
To disconnect from a virtual private network
Drag the status bar downwards.
Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.
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Synchronising data on your device
About synchronising data on your device
You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your
device from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of
accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronising your
device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.
You can synchronise data automatically by activating the auto-sync function.
To active the auto-sync function
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Drag the slider beside Auto-sync to the right.
Synchronising with Google™ services
Synchronise your device with different Google™ services to keep your information up
to date, regardless of which device you're using your Google™ account from. For
example, you can synchronise your contacts, Gmail™ and calendar data.
To set up a Google™ account for synchronisation
From your Home screen, tap .
Tap Settings > Add account > Google.
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
Tap your newly created Google™ account, then tap the items that you want to
synchronise.
To synchronise manually with your Google™ account
From the Home screen, tap .
Tap Settings > Google.
Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronise.
Press , then tap Sync now.
To synchronise an application with a Google™ account
From your Home screen, tap .
Tap Settings > Google.
Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronise with. A list appears of
applications that can be synchronised with the Google account.
Tap the application that you want to synchronise with the selected Google
account.
To synchronise the web browser data
From your Home screen, tap .
Tap Settings > Google.
Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronise with, then tap Sync
Browser.
To remove a Google™ account
From your Home screen, tap .
Tap Settings > Google.
Tap the Google™ account that you want to remove from the accounts list.
Press , then tap Remove account.
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
Using a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, you can access your corporate
email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly on your device. After
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setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts
applications.
To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts for synchronisation
From your Home screen, tap .
Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync.
Enter your corporate email address and password.
Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure
occurs, contact your corporate network administrator for more information,
then enter the domain and server details for your account manually.
Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.
Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and
calendar entries.
If desired, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to
control certain security features on your device. For example, you can allow
your corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption.
When the setup is done, enter a name for the corporate account.
To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contacts
From your Home screen, tap .
Tap Email, then tap .
Tap Settings and select a corporate account.
Change the desired settings.
To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate account
From your Home screen, tap .
Tap Email, then tap .
Tap Settings and select a corporate account.
Tap Check frequency and select an interval option.
To remove a corporate account
From your Home screen, tap .
Tap Settings > Exchange ActiveSync, then select the corporate account.
Tap , then tap Remove account.
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
Synchronising with Facebook™
There are two ways to use Facebook™ on your device. You can use the standard
Facebook application to access your online Facebook account, or you can
synchronise your Facebook account with your device and share content between
Facebook™ and a range of other applications. For example, you can share music in
the "WALKMAN" application on your device via Facebook. To synchronise your
device with Facebook, you must first set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account.
To set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account on your device
From your Home screen, tap .
Tap Settings > Add account > Xperia™ with Facebook.
Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your Facebook™ account, or
create a new account.
To synchronise manually with an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account
From your Home screen, tap .
Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook.
Select the account that you want to synchronise.
Press , then tap Sync now.
To remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account
When you remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account from your device, the associated
online Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer.
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From your Home screen, tap .
Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook.
Select the account that you want to remove.
Press , then tap Remove account.
Tap Remove account again to confirm.
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Basic settings
Accessing settings
View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu
is accessible from both the Notification panel and the Application screen.
To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel
Drag the status bar downwards.
Tap .
To open the device settings menu from the Application screen
From your Home screen, tap .
Tap Settings.
Setting your device from the Notification panel
Vibrate mode or Silent mode on/off
Bluetooth® on/off
Wi-Fi® on/off
Adjust brightness level
Settings menu
To select quick settings from the Notification panel
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Personalization> Quick settings.
Select the quick settings you want.
To rearrange the quick settings from the Notification panel
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Personalization> Quick settings.
beside a quick setting, then move it to the desired position.
Touch and hold
Sound, ringtone and volume
You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for
music and video playback. You can also set your device to silent mode so that it
doesn't ring when you're in a meeting.
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To adjust the ringtone volume with the volume key
Press the volume key up or down.
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To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key
When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.
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To set your device to vibrate mode
Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar.
To set your device to silent mode
Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the
status bar.
Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar.
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To set your device to vibrate and ring mode
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox.
To set a ringtone
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.
Select a ringtone.
Tap Done.
To select the notification sound
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound.
Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.
Tap Done.
To enable touch tones
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Sound.
Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.
SIM card protection
You 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 the
card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time
you start your device.
If you enter the PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attempts
allowed, 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 your
network operator.
To lock or unlock a SIM card
From the Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
Mark or unmark the Lock SIM card checkbox.
Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To change the SIM card PIN
From the Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.
Tap Change SIM PIN.
Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.
Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.
To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
Enter the PUK code and tap
Enter a new PIN code and tap
Re-enter the new PIN code and tap
If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network operator
to get a new SIM card.
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Screen settings
To adjust the screen brightness
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.
Unmark the Adapt to lighting conditions checkbox if it is marked.
Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
Lowering the brightness level increases battery performance.
To set the screen to vibrate on touch
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap > Sound.
Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap
soft keys and certain applications.
To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.
Select an option.
To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key
Screen lock
There are several ways to lock the screen. The security level of each lock type is
listed below in order of weakest to strongest:
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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 device
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you
forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and
messages.
To set up the Face Unlock feature
From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.
Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your device to capture a photo
of your face.
After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue.
Select a backup unlock method and follow the instructions in the device to
complete the setup.
For best results, capture your face in an indoor area that is well lit but not too bright, and hold
the device at eye level.
To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature
Activate the screen.
Look at your device from the same angle you used to capture your Face
Unlock photo.
If the Face Unlock feature fails to recognise your face, you must use the backup unlock
method to unlock the screen.
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To create a screen lock pattern
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.
Follow the instructions in your device.
If your lock pattern is rejected five times in a row when you try to unlock your device, you must
wait 30 seconds and then try again.
To change the screen lock pattern
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock.
Draw your screen unlock pattern.
Tap Pattern and follow the instructions in your device.
To create a screen lock PIN
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.
Enter a numeric PIN.
If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.
Tap Continue.
Re-enter and confirm your PIN.
If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.
Tap OK.
To create a screen lock password
From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock >
Password.
Enter a password.
If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.
Tap Continue.
Re-enter and confirm your password.
If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.
Tap OK.
To change screen lock type
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.
Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type.
Language settings
You 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 Xperia
keyboard on page 44.
To change the language
From the Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.
Select an option.
Tap OK.
If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then select
the text beside
and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the
language you want.
Date and time
You can change the date and time on your device.
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To set the date manually
From the Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.
Tap Set date.
Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.
Tap Set.
To set the time manually
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.
Tap Set time.
Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.
If applicable, scroll up to change AM to PM, or vice versa.
Tap Set.
To set the time zone
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.
Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.
Tap Select time zone.
Select an option.
X-Reality™ for mobile
Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and
videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. XReality™ for mobile is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to
reduce battery consumption.
To turn on X-Reality™ for mobile
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Display.
Mark the X-Reality for mobile checkbox if it is not marked.
Enhancing the sound output
You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound
settings such as Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™, or you can let ClearAudio+ technology
adjust the sound automatically. You can also enable the Dynamic normaliser so that
differences in volume between different media files are minimised.
To enhance the sound output automatically
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Sound > Sound effects.
Mark the ClearAudio+ checkbox.
To adjust the sound settings manually
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Sound > Sound effects.
Unmark the ClearAudio+ checkbox if it is marked.
Tap Sound enhancements > Settings.
Mark or unmark the relevant checkboxes.
The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication
applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.
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To minimise volume differences using the Dynamic normaliser
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Sound > Sound effects.
Mark the Dynamic normalizer checkbox.
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Typing text
On-screen keyboard
You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter
individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter
to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller version of the on-screen
keyboard and input text using only one hand, you can activate the one-handed
keyboard instead.
You can select up to three languages for text input. The keyboard detects the
language that you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type.
Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically, for example, email
and text messaging applications.
1 Delete 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.
5 Display numbers and symbols. For even more symbols, tap
6 Switch between lower-case , upper-case
access extra characters in the language.
and caps
. For some languages, this key is used to
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To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text
Tap a text entry field.
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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 character
To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to
get 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 your
finger 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 function
When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter
to trace the word that you want to write.
After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears
based on the letters that you have traced.
to see other options and
If the word that you want does not appear, tap
select accordingly. If the desired option does not appear, delete the entire
word and trace it again, or enter the word by tapping each letter individually.
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To change the Gesture input settings
When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap .
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings.
To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the
Gesture input checkbox.
To use the one-handed keyboard
Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap .
Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard.
To 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 input
When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the
words. Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental
technology from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.
To enable voice input
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.
Tap
to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screen
keyboard.
To enter text using voice input
Open the on-screen keyboard.
Tap . When appears, speak to enter text.
When you're finished, tap again. The suggested text appears.
Edit the text manually if necessary.
To make the keyboard appear and enter text manually, tap
Editing text
You can select, cut, copy and paste text as you write in both portrait and landscape
orientation by double tapping the entered text. In portrait orientation, the necessary
editing tools are available via an application bar. In landscape orientation, an Edit
button provides the same tools.
Application bar
Close the application bar
Select all text
Cut text
Copy text
Paste text
only appears when you have text saved on the clipboard.
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To select text
Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted
by tabs on both sides.
Drag the tabs left or right to select more text.
To edit text in portrait orientation
Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar
appear.
Select the text you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your
desired changes.
To edit text in landscape orientation
Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text.
Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit... and select an option.
Personalising the Xperia keyboard
When entering text using the on-screen keyboard, you can access keyboard and
other text input settings that help you, for example, to set options for writing
languages, text prediction and correction, automatic spacing, and quick full stops.
You can also get your message data scanned so that word predictions fit your writing
style. There is also a Personalisation guide that runs you through the most basic
settings, to get you started quickly.
To access the on-screen keyboard settings
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings and change the settings as desired.
To add a writing language for text input, tap Writing languages and mark the
relevant checkboxes.
Tap OK to confirm.
To change the text input settings
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select the
relevant settings.
To display the Smiley key
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Symbols and smileys.
Mark the Smiley key checkbox.
To use your writing style
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap
or
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Use my writing style and select a
source.
To select a keyboard layout variant
Layout variants are only available for the on-screen keyboard when you select two or three
writing languages and may not be available in all writing languages.
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
Tap Writing languages, then tap
Select a keyboard layout variant.
Tap OK to confirm.
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Calling
Making calls
You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number
saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You
can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list
and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging
and video chat application on your device. See Instant messaging and video chat on
page 58.
Open your contacts list
View your call log entries
View your favourite contacts
View all contact groups saved to your device
Delete number
Dialpad
Hide or clear the call log
Call button
Hide or show the dialer
To make a call by dialling
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Phone.
Enter the number of the recipient and tap
To make a call using smart dial
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Phone.
Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you
want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches
appears.
Tap the contact you want to call.
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To make an international call
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Phone.
Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.
Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0) and phone number, then
tap .
Showing or hiding your phone number
You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when
you call them.
To show or hide your phone number
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID.
Receiving calls
To answer a call
To decline a call
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To mute the ringtone for an incoming call
When you receive the call, press the volume key.
Rejecting a call with a message
You can reject a call with a predefined message. When you reject a call with such a
message, 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 predefined
messages, which can also be edited if necessary.
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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 message
upward, then select a message.
To edit the message used to reject a call
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Reject call with message.
Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.
When you're done, tap OK.
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Ongoing calls
Open your contacts list
Turn on the loudspeaker during a call
Mute the microphone during a call
Enter numbers during a call
End a call
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To change the ear speaker volume during a call
Press the volume key up or down.
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To activate the screen during a call
Briefly press .
Using the call log
In the call log, you can view missed calls
To view your missed calls
When you have missed a call,
downwards.
Tap Missed call.
, received calls
and dialled calls .
appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar
To call a number from your call log
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.
To 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 contacts
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.
Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts.
Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.
Edit the contact details and tap Done.
To hide the call log
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Phone.
Tap > Hide call log.
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Forwarding calls
You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering
service.
To forward calls
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.
Select an option.
Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable.
To turn off call forwarding
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.
Select an option, then tap Disable.
Restricting calls
You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you have
received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of Fixed
Dialling Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls.
To block incoming or outgoing calls
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Call settings.
Tap Call blocking, and select an option.
Enter the password and tap Enable.
When you set up call blocking for the first time, you need to enter a password to activate the
call blocking function. You must use this same password later if you want to edit call blocking
settings.
To enable or disable fixed dialling
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers.
Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing.
Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.
To access the list of accepted call recipients
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing
numbers.
To change the SIM card PIN2
From the Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Call settings
Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2.
Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.
Multiple calls
If 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 waiting
From the Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings.
To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.
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To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right.
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To reject a second call
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag
To make a second call
During an ongoing call, tap .
Enter the number of the recipient and tap
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to the left.
. 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 this
call.
Conference calls
With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or
more persons.
For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact
your network operator.
To make a conference call
During an ongoing call, tap .
Dial the number of the second participant and tap . After the second
participant answers, the first participant is put on hold.
Tap
to add the second participant to the conference call.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.
To have a private conversation with a conference call participant
During an ongoing conference call, tap {0} participants.
Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talk
privately.
To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap .
To release a participant from a conference call
During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of
participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants.
next to the participant you want to release.
Tap
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To end a conference call
During the conference call, tap End conference call.
Voicemail
If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for
you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on
your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it
manually.
To enter your voicemail number
From the Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail >Voicemail settings >
Voicemail number.
Enter your voicemail number.
Tap OK.
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To call your voicemail service
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Phone.
Touch and hold 1.
Emergency calls
Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911.
You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or
without a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network.
To make an emergency call
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and Tap Phone.
Enter 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 are
barred.
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked
From the lock screen, tap Emergency call.
Enter the emergency number and tap .
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Contacts
Transferring contacts
There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. To get help with
choosing a transfer method, read the article about transferring contacts.
Transferring contacts using a computer
Xperia™ Transfer and Contacts Setup are applications within the PC Companion and
the Sony™ Bridge for Mac computer programs that help you to collect contacts from
your old device and transfer them to your new device. These applications support
several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC, BlackBerry, LG, Motorola
and Nokia.
You need:
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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 computer
Make sure that PC Companion is installed on the PC or that
Sony™ Bridge for Mac is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
Open the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application,
then click Xperia™ Transfer or Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to
transfer your contacts.
Transferring contacts using an online account
If you sync the contacts in your old device or your computer with an online account,
for example, Google Sync™, Facebook™ or Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, you
can transfer your contacts to your new device using that account.
To synchronise contacts to your new device using a synchronisation account
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
Select the account that you want to sync your contacts with, then tap > Sync
now.
You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with
it.
Other methods for transferring contacts
There are several other ways to transfer contacts from your old device to your new
device. For example, you can copy contacts to a memory card, use Bluetooth®
technology, or save contacts to a SIM card. For more specific information about
transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide.
To import contacts from a memory card
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card.
Select where to store your contacts.
Select the file that you want to import.
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To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology
Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is
set to visible.
When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar
downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
Drag the status bar downwards. When the transfer is complete, tap the
notification.
Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts.
To import contacts from a SIM card
You may lose information or get multiple contact entries if you transfer contacts using a SIM
card.
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Tap , then tap Import contacts > SIM card.
Select where to store your contacts.
To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all
contacts, tap Import all.
Searching and viewing contacts
Contacts, Calling, Favourites and Groups tabs
View contact details
Jump to contacts starting with the selected letter
Access communication options for the contact
Search for contacts
Add a contact
View more options
To search for a contact
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Tap and enter a phone number, name or other information in the Search
contacts field. The result list is filtered as you enter each character.
To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Press , then tap Filter.
In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have
synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account
appears in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account.
When you are finished, tap OK.
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Adding and editing contacts
To add a contact
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Tap .
If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are
adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you
want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap Phone contact if you only want to
use and save this contact on your device.
Enter or select the desired information for the contact.
When you are finished, tap Done.
After you select a synchronisation account in step 3, that account will show as the default
account offered the next time you add a contact, but you can change the account by editing
the contact after it is saved.
If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact's phone number, you do not
have to edit the number again when you make calls from other countries.
To edit a contact
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap
Edit the desired information.
When you are finished, tap Done.
Some synchronisation services do not allow you to edit contact details.
To associate a picture with a contact
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap .
Tap
and select the desired method for adding the contact picture.
When 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 contact
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Tap the contact that you want to edit, then tap
Tap > Set ringtone.
Select an option, then tap Done.
Tap Done.
To delete contacts
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete.
To delete all contacts, tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu,
then select Mark all.
Tap , then tap Delete.
To edit contact information about yourself
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Tap Myself, then tap .
Enter the new information or make the changes you want.
When you are done, tap Done.
To create a new contact from a text message
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap > Save.
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
Edit the contact information and tap Done.
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Favourites and groups
You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from
the Contacts application. You can also assign contacts to groups, to get quicker
access to them from within the Contacts application.
To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite
From the Home screen, tap , then tap .
Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites.
Tap .
To view your favourite contacts
From your Home screen, tap , then tap
Tap .
To assign a contact to a group
In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.
Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups.
Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact.
Tap Done.
Sending contact information
To send your business card
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Tap Myself.
Press , then tap Send contact > OK.
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To send a contact
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Tap the contact whose details you want to send.
Press , then tap Send contact > OK.
Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To send several contacts at once
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Press , then tap Mark several.
Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all
contacts.
Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
If you synchronise your contacts with a new account or import contact information in
other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this
happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries
by mistake, you can separate them again later.
To link contacts
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact.
Press , then tap Link contact.
Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then
tap OK to confirm. The information from the first contact is merged with the
second contact, and the linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the
Contacts list.
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To separate linked contacts
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Tap the linked contact that you want to edit, then tap
Tap Unlink contact > Unlink.
Backing up contacts
You can use a memory card or a SIM card to back up contacts.
To export all contacts to a memory card
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Press , then tap Export contacts > SD card.
Tap OK.
To export contacts to a SIM card
From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card.
Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all
your contacts.
Tap Export.
Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on
your SIM card, or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the
existing contacts on your SIM card.
When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to
memory limitations on SIM cards.
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Messaging and chat
Reading and sending messages
The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means
that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send
multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See
Internet and messaging settings on page 27.
Go back to the list of conversations
View options
Sent and received messages
Send button
Add attachments
Attach a location
Attach a handwritten note or image
Take a photo and attach it
Attach a photo saved on your device
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Text field
To create and send a message
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap .
Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that
you have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the
recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.
Tap Write message and enter your message text.
If you want to add an attachment, tap and select an option.
To send the message, tap Send.
If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged
with the word Draft:.
To read a received message
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap the desired conversation.
If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap
Download message.
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To reply to a message
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
Tap the conversation containing the message.
Enter your reply and tap Send.
To forward a message
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward.
Touch and hold the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward
message.
Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, or other contact information that
you have saved about the recipient, then select from the list that appears. If the
recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually.
Edit the message, if necessary, then tap Send.
To save a file contained in a message you receive
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap the conversation you want to open.
If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then
tap Download message.
Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.
Organising your messages
To delete a message
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.
Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >
Delete.
To delete conversations
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap , then tap Delete conversations.
Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap
> Delete.
To star a message
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
Tap the conversation you want to open.
In the message you want to star, tap .
To unstar a message, tap .
To view starred messages
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
Tap , then tap Starred messages.
All starred messages appear in a list.
To search for messages
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap , then tap Search.
Enter your search keywords. The search results appear in a list.
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Calling from a message
To call a message sender
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap a conversation.
Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the
recipient name or number from the list that appears.
If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number that you want
to call. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap .
To save a sender's number as a contact
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap > Save.
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
Edit the contact information and tap Done.
Messaging settings
To change your message notification settings
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap , then tap Settings.
To set a notification sound, tap Notification tone and select an option.
For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.
To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap , then tap Settings.
Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports.
Instant messaging and video chat
You can use the Google Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on
your 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 call
with several friends, and you can send messages to friends even when they are
offline. You can also view and share photos easily.
Before you start using Hangouts™, make sure that you have a working Internet
connection and a Google™ account. Go to http://support.google.com/hangouts and
click the "Hangouts on your Android" link to get more detailed information about how
to use this application.
The video call function only works on devices with a front camera.
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Start a new chat or video call
Options
List of contacts
To start an instant message or a video call
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Hangouts.
Tap , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number or circle
name and select the relevant entry from the suggested list.
To start an instant messaging session, tap
To start a video call, tap
To reply to a chat message or join a video call
When someone contacts you on Hangouts, or appears in the status bar.
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message or video call and begin
to chat.
To learn more about Hangouts™
When the Hangouts™ application is open, tap , then tap Help.
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Email
Setting up email
Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through
your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time,
including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts.
To set up an email account
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Email.
Follow 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 information
on detailed settings for the email account.
To add an extra email account
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Email.
If you are using several email accounts, tap , then tap Add account.
Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the
email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup
manually.
When prompted, enter a name for your email account so that it is easily
identifiable.
When you are finished, tap Next.
To set an email account as your default account
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Email.
Press , then tap Settings.
Select the account you want to use as the default account for composing and
sending email messages.
Mark the Default account checkbox. The inbox of the default account appears
every time you open the email application.
If you only have one email account, this account is automatically the default account.
Sending and receiving email messages
View a list of all email accounts and recent folders
Write a new email message
Search for email messages
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Access settings and options
List of email messages
To download new email messages
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Email.
If you are using several email accounts, tap
and select the account that you
want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu.
To download new messages, tap , then tap Refresh.
When the inbox is open, swipe downwards on the screen to refresh the message list.
To read your email messages
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Email.
If you are using several email accounts, tap
and select the account that you
want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to check all
your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inboxin the drop
down menu.
In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want
to read.
To create and send an email message
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
If you are using several email accounts, tap
and select the account from
which you want to send the email, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu.
and select
Tap , then type the recipient's name or email address, or tap
one or more recipients from your Contacts list.
Enter the email subject and message text, then tap .
To reply to an email message
In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to reply to, then
tap Reply or Reply all.
Enter your reply, then tap .
To forward an email message
In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to forward, then
tap Forward.
Enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap
and select a recipient
from your Contacts list.
Enter your message text, then tap .
To view an email message attachment
Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to
view. Email messages with attachments are indicated by .
After the email message opens, tap Load. The attachment starts to download.
After the attachment finishes downloading, tap View.
To save a sender's email address to your contacts
Find and tap a message in your email inbox.
Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK.
Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.
Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done.
Email preview pane
A preview pane is available for viewing and reading your email messages in
landscape orientation. Once activated, you can use it to view both the email message
list and one selected email message at the same time.
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To activate the preview pane
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
Tap , then tap Settings.
Tap General > Preview pane.
Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK.
To read email messages using the preview pane
Make sure the preview pane is activated.
Open your email inbox.
Scroll up or down and tap the email message that you want to read.
To view the email message in fullscreen format, tap the split bar (located
between the email list and the email body).
To return to the regular inbox view, tap the split bar again.
Organising your email messages
To sort your emails
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Email.
and select the account that you
If you are using several email accounts, tap
want to sort, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you want to sort all your
email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox.
Tap , then tap Sort.
Select a sorting option.
To search for emails
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
and select the name of the
If you are using several email accounts, tap
account that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. If you
want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined
view.
Tap .
Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard.
The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message that
you want to open.
To view all folders for one email account
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
If you are using several email accounts, tap , and select the account you
want to check.
Under the account that you want to check, select Show all folders.
To delete an email message
In your email inbox, mark the checkbox for the message that you want to
delete, then tap .
Tap Delete.
In the email inbox view, you can also flick a message to the right to delete it.
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To remove an email account from your device
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Email.
Press , then tap Settings.
Select the account you want to remove.
Tap Delete account > OK.
To change the inbox check frequency
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Email.
Tap , then tap Settings.
Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency.
Tap Inbox check frequency > Check frequency and select an option.
To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
Press , then tap Settings.
Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an
Out of Office auto-reply.
Tap Out of office.
Tap beside Out of office so that changes to .
If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the
auto reply.
Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field.
Tap OK to confirm.
Gmail™
If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application to read and
write email messages.
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View a list of all Gmail accounts and recent folders
Write a new email message
Search for email messages
Access settings and options
List of email messages
To learn more about Gmail™
When the Gmail application is open, tap , then tap Help.
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Transferring music to your device
There are different ways to get music from a computer to your device:
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Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files
directly into the file manager application on the computer. See Connecting your
device to a computer on page 98.
If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and
organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. Learn
more and download the Media Go™ application.
If the computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use the Sony™ Bridge for Mac
application to transfer your media files from iTunes to your device.
Learn more and download Sony™ Bridge for Mac.
Listening to music
Use the "WALKMAN" application to listen to your favourite music and audio books.
Browse your music
Search songs on Music Unlimited and all songs saved to your device
View the current play queue
Album art (if available)
Tap to go to the previous song in the play queue
Touch and hold to rewind within the current song
Play or pause a song
Tap to go to the next song in the play queue
Touch and hold to fast forward within the current song
Shuffle songs in the current play queue
Repeat all songs in the current play queue
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Progress indicator – Drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind
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Total time length of current song
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Elapsed time of current song
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To play a song
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap .
Select a music category, for example, under Artists, Albums or Songs, then
browse to the song that you want to open.
Tap a song to play it.
You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Please verify that you have
necessary rights in material that you intend to share.
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To find song-related information online
While a song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap the album art to
display the infinite button
, then tap
gives you access to several sources of information including videos on
The infinite button
YouTube™, lyrics, and artist info on Wikipedia.
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To adjust the audio volume
Press the volume key.
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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 background
While a song is playing in the background, tap the
to open the recently used
applications window.
Tap the "WALKMAN" application.
WALKMAN home screen
The WALKMAN home screen gives you an overview of all the songs on your device
as well as of the songs available on Music Unlimited. From here you can manage
your albums and playlists, create shortcuts, and organise your music by mood and
tempo using SensMe™ channels.
Charts provided by Music Unlimited
New releases provided by Music Unlimited
Featured playlists provided by Music Unlimited
Browse your music by artist
Browse your music by song
Browse your music by album
Browse all playlists
Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services
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Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited channels
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Open the "WALKMAN" music player application
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To display the WALKMAN home screen
From the Home screen, tap > .
If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap
To add a shortcut to a song
From the WALKMAN home screen, browse to the song for which you want to
create a shortcut.
Touch and hold the song title.
Tap Add as shortcut. The shortcut now appears in the WALKMAN home
screen.
You cannot add shortcuts to songs from Music Unlimited.
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To rearrange shortcuts
From the WALKMAN home screen, touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies
and your device vibrates, then drag the item to a new location.
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To delete a shortcut
From the WALKMAN home screen, touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies
and 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 information
From the WALKMAN home screen, tap .
Tap Download music info > Start. Your device searches online and downloads
the latest available album art and song information for your music.
The SensMe™ channels application is activated when you download music information.
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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 song
Open the WALKMAN home screen, then browse to the song that you want to
delete.
Touch and hold the song title, then tap Delete.
You can also delete albums this way.
Playlists
On the WALKMAN home screen, you can create your own playlists from the music
that is saved on your device.
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To create your own playlists
Open the WALKMAN home screen.
To add an artist, album or a song to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the
artist or the title of the album or song.
In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist.
Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.
You can also tap the album art and then tap
to create a new playlist.
To play your own playlists
Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Playlists.
Under Playlists, tap a playlist.
Tap a song to play it.
To add songs to a playlist
Open the WALKMAN home screen.
Browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist, then touch and
hold the song or the album title.
Tap Add to.
Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the album or song. The
album or song is added to the playlist.
To remove a song from a playlist
In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the song you want to delete.
Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears.
To delete a playlist
Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Playlists.
Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete.
Tap Delete.
Tap Delete again to confirm.
You cannot delete default playlists.
Sharing music
To send a song
Open the WALKMAN home screen.
Browse to the song or album that you want to send, then touch and hold the
song title.
Tap Share.
Select 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 that
you and your friends have shared using Facebook™.
To "Like" a song on Facebook™
While the song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap the album art.
Tap
to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a
comment in the comments field.
Tap Share to send the song to Facebook™. If the song is received
successfully, you will get a confirmation message from Facebook™.
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To manage music from your friends
Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Friends' music > Recent.
Tap an item to open it, then work on it as desired.
Tap
to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a
comment in the comments field.
To view your shared music
Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Friends' music > My shares.
Scroll to an item that you want to open, then tap it. All comments about the
item, if any, are displayed.
Enhancing the sound
To improve the sound quality using the Equaliser
When a song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap .
Tap Settings > Sound effects > Sound enhancements.
To 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 sound
When the "WALKMAN" application is open, tap .
Tap Settings > Sound effects > Sound enhancements > Settings > Surround
sound (VPT).
Select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.
Visualiser
The Visualiser adds visual effects to your songs as you play them. The effects for
each 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 can
also change the background theme.
To turn on the Visualiser
In the "WALKMAN" application, tap .
Tap Visualizer.
Tap the screen to switch to full screen view.
To change the background theme
In the "WALKMAN" application, tap .
Tap Visualizer.
Tap > Theme and select a theme.
Recognising music with TrackID™
Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear
playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get
artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by
TrackID™ and you can view TrackID™ charts to see what TrackID™ users around
the globe are searching for. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet
area.
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View TrackID options
View current music charts
View the search result history
Record and identify music
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,
or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
To identify music using TrackID™ technology
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device towards the music source.
Tap . If the track is recognised by the TrackID™ service, the results appear
on the screen.
To return to the TrackID™ start screen, press
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To view TrackID™ charts
Open the TrackID™ application, then tap Charts. A chart from your own region
is shown.
To view TrackID™ charts from another region
Open the TrackID™ application, then tap Charts.
Tap > Regions and then select a country or region.
To buy a track recognised by the TrackID™ application
After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Download.
Follow 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 track
After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Share,
then select a sharing method.
Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure.
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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 history
Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History.
Tap a track title, then tap Delete.
Tap Yes to confirm.
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Music Unlimited online service
Music Unlimited is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of
songs over a mobile network or Wi-Fi® connection. You can manage and edit your
personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists
and music using a PC that runs the Windows® operating system. Go to
www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more information.
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To get started with Music Unlimited
Open the WALKMAN home screen.
Tap Music Unlimited, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started with
the Music Unlimited service.
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Listening to the radio
The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse
and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a
wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is
because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is
connected, you can then switch the radio sound to the speaker, if desired.
Favourites list
Radio on/off button
View menu options
Tuned frequency
Save or remove a channel as a favourite
Tuning dial
Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels
Move up the frequency band to search for a channel
A saved favourite channel
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Move down the frequency band to search for a channel
To listen to the FM radio
Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scroll through
the frequency band.
When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.
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To move between radio channels
Drag the frequency band left or right.
To start a new search for radio channels
When the radio is open, press .
Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all
available channels are displayed.
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To switch the radio sound to the speaker
When the radio is open, press .
Tap Play in speaker.
To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in
headphones.
To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™
While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then select
TrackID™.
A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the
song. If successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible
tracks.
Press
to return 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 channels
To save a channel as a favourite
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a
favourite.
Tap .
Enter a name and select a colour for the channel, then press Save.
To listen to a favourite radio channel
Tap .
Select an option.
To remove a channel as a favourite
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove.
Tap , then tap Delete.
Sound settings
To switch between mono and stereo sound mode
When the radio is open, press .
Tap Enable stereo sound.
To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press and tap Force mono
sound.
To select the radio region
When the radio is open, press .
Tap Set radio region.
Select an option.
To adjust the Visualiser
When the radio is open, tap .
Tap Visualizer.
Select an option.
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Taking photos and recording videos
Zoom in or out
Main camera screen
Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos
View photos and videos
Take photos or record video clips
Go back a step or exit the camera
Capturing mode settings icon
Camera settings icon and shortcut icons
Front camera
To take a photo from the lock screen
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
To activate the camera, swipe to the left in the upper part of the screen.
After the camera opens, tap .
To take a photo using the camera key
Activate the camera.
Press the camera key fully down.
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button
Activate the camera.
Point the camera towards the subject.
Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you
release your finger.
To take a self-portrait using the front camera
Activate the camera.
Tap
To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you
release your finger.
To use the still camera flash
When the camera is open, tap .
Select your desired flash setting.
Take the photo.
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To record a video using the camera key
Activate the camera.
Tap , and select .
If the video camera is not selected, tap .
To start recording a video, press the camera key.
To stop recording, press the camera key again.
To record a video by tapping the screen
Activate the camera.
Point the camera towards the subject.
Tap to start recording.
Tap to stop recording.
This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode.
To view your photos and videos
Activate the camera, then tap a thumbnail to open a photo or video.
Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.
To delete a photo or recorded video
Browse to the photo or video that you want to delete.
Tap the screen to make appear.
Tap .
Tap Delete to confirm.
Face detection
You can use face detection to bring an off-centre face into focus. The camera
automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A yellow frame
shows which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the
camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus.
To turn on face detection
Activate the camera.
Tap , then select .
Tap , then tap .
Tap Focus mode > Face detection.
To take a photo using face detection
When the camera is open and Face detection turned on, point the camera at
your subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is
framed.
Press the camera key halfway down. A yellow frame shows which face is in
focus.
To take the photo, press the camera key fully down.
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces
Use Smile Shutter™ technology to photograph a face just as it smiles. The camera
detects 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™
Activate the camera.
Tap , then tap
Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level.
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To take a photo using Smile Shutter™
When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera
at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on.
The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken
automatically.
If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually.
Adding the geographical position to your photos
Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to
photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by
wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology.
When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the
geographical position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on
and the geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When
neither of these two symbols appears, geotagging is turned off.
To turn on geotagging
From your Home screen, tap .
Tap Settings > Location services.
Drag the slider beside Access to my location to the right.
Activate the camera.
Tap , then tap .
Drag the slider beside Geotagging to the right.
Tap OK.
General camera settings
Capturing mode settings overview
Superior auto
Optimise your settings to suit any scene.
Manual
Adjust camera settings manually.
Timeshift burst
Find the best photo from a burst of images.
Picture effect
Apply effects to photos.
AR effect
Take photos with virtual scenes and characters.
Info-eye™
Find more information about what you see in the viewfinder.
Social live
Broadcast live video to Facebook™.
Sweep Panorama
Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just press the camera key and move the
camera steadily from one side to the other.
Info-eye™
The Info-eye™ application helps you search for information about things around you
using your camera viewfinder. For example, you can snap a photo of a landmark and
receive information about it right on your screen. Or you can take a photo of a book
or scan a QR code and get background information instantly.
Info-eye™ can only recognise selected landmarks or objects.
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You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos and make them more
fun. This setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos as you take them. Just
select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder.
Timeshift burst
The camera takes a burst of 61 photos in a window of two seconds – one second
before and after you press the camera key. So you can go back and find the perfect
image.
To use Timeshift burst
Activate the camera.
Tap , then select .
To take photos, press the camera key fully down and then release it. The
photos taken appear in thumbnail view.
Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save, then
tap .
Social live
Social live is a camera shooting mode that lets you stream video live to your
Facebook™ page. You just need to have an active internet connection and be logged
into Facebook™. Videos can be up to 10 minutes long.
To broadcast live video using Social live
Activate the camera.
Tap , then select .
Log in to your Facebook™ account.
Tap to start broadcasting.
To take a photo during the broadcast, tap
To stop broadcasting, tap .
Quick launch
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked.
Launch only
When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera when the screen is locked by pressing and
holding down the camera key.
Launch and capture
When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and capture a photo automatically when the
screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
Launch and record video
When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is
locked by pressing and holding down the camera key.
Off
Geotagging
Tag photos with details of where you took them.
Touch capture
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The
photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This setting is only available when
focus mode is set to touch focus.
Shutter sound
Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.
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Data storage
You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's
internal storage.
Internal storage
Photos or videos are saved on the device memory.
SD card
Photos or videos are saved on the SD card.
White balance
This function adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. The
white balance setting icon is available on the camera screen.
Auto
Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.
Incandescent
Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
Fluorescent
Adjusts the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.
Daylight
Adjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.
Cloudy
Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Still camera settings
To adjust the still camera settings
Activate the camera.
To display all settings, tap .
Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired.
Still camera settings overview
Resolution
Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo
with a higher resolution requires more memory.
20.7MP
5248×3936(4:3)
20.7 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
8MP
3264×2448(4:3)
8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
8MP
3840×2160(16:9)
8 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen
displays.
3MP
2048×1536(4:3)
3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
2MP
1920×1080(16:9)
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2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen
displays.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Self-timer
With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function
to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can
also 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.
Off
The 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 reacts
to before taking a photo.
Focus mode
The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous
autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellow
focus frame stays sharp.
Single autofocus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold
the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is
taken when you release your finger.
Multi autofocus
The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen until the
yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your
finger. Continuous autofocus is off.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The
camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping
it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a blue frame shows which face is selected and in
focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.
Touch focus
Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch
and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The
photo is taken when you release your finger.
Object tracking
When 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.
ISO
You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by
increasing the ISO sensitivity.
Auto
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
50
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50.
100
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.
200
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400
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400.
800
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Center
Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image.
Average
Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Spot
Adjusts 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 stabiliser
When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps
you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Preview
You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them.
Unlimited
The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it.
5 seconds
The preview of the photo or video apears for 5 seconds after you shoot it.
3 seconds
The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it.
Edit
The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it.
Off
The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.
Face registration
You can register faces with the Camera application so that the viewfinder
automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder.
Flash
Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a
backlight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon in the
camera screen:
Auto
The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.
Fill flash
Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark
shadows.
Red-eye reduction
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Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo.
Off
The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting
conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the
self-timer to avoid blurred photos.
Flashlight
A torch or camera light is turned on when you take photos.
Video camera settings
To adjust the video camera settings
Activate the camera.
Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.
To display all settings, tap .
Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.
Video camera settings overview
Video resolution
Adjust the video resolution for different formats.
Full HD
1920×1080(16:9)
Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1980×1080 pixels.
HD
1280×720(16:9)
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.
MMS
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is
limited to fit in a multimedia message.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Self-timer
With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record
group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to
avoid 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.
Off
The 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 reacts
to before recording a video.
Focus mode
The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous
autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white
focus frame stays sharp.
Single autofocus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.
Face detection
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The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The
camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping
it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a yellow frame shows which face is selected and in
focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.
Object tracking
When 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 video
Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong
back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. Video HDR compensates for
the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright
areas.
This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Center
Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image.
Average
Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Spot
Adjusts 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 stabiliser
helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
Microphone
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.
Flash
Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is
a 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 lighting
conditions are poor.
On
Off
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Viewing photos and videos
Use the Pictures tab in the Album application to view photos and play videos that
you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your
device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
View photos and videos in the Pictures tab
View photos and videos in the My albums tab
View menu options
The date of items in the group
Tap a photo or video to view it
Scroll up or down to view content
To view photos and videos
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Album.
Tap a photo or video to view it.
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo
or video.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.
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To change the size of the thumbnails
When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingers
apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
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To zoom a photo
When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two
fingers together to zoom out.
To watch a slideshow of your photos
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album.
Tap a photo to end the slideshow.
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To watch a slideshow of your photos with music
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> SensMe™ slideshow.
Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap
. The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music
data to play a slideshow.
To pause playing, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap .
To play a video
Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album.
Using grid view or list view, locate the video that you want to open.
Tap the video to play it.
If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To
hide the controls, tap the screen again.
To pause a video
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
Tap .
To fast forward and rewind a video
When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.
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To adjust the volume of a video
Press the volume key.
Sharing and managing photos and videos
You can share photos and videos that you’ve stored on your device. You can also
manage 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 items
may not send if the file size is too large.
To share a photo or video
In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to share.
Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .
Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow the
steps to send it.
To use a photo as a contact picture
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Use as > Contact picture.
If asked, select Contacts > Just once, then select a contact.
To use a photo as wallpaper
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
> Use as > Wallpaper.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
To rotate a photo
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Select Rotate. The photo is saved in the new orientation.
To delete a photo or video
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Tap Delete.
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To work with batches of photos or videos in Album
When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select
items.
Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a
blue frame.
Use 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 Album
You can analyse any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once
activated, the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analysed as they
are added. After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same
person in one folder.
To turn on the photo analysis feature
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Album > My albums > Faces.
All photos on your device get analysed and grouped in the Unnamed faces
folder accordingly.
To name a face
In the Faces tile, tap the Unnamed faces folder, then browse to the Other
faces folder and choose the face that you want to name.
Tap Add name.
Type a name, then tap Done > Add as new person.
To edit a face name
When you are viewing a face in full screen view, tap the screen to display the
toolbars, then tap > Edit name tags.
Tap OK.
Tap the name of the face that you want to edit.
Edit the name, then tap Done >Add as new person.
Editing photos with the Photo editor application
You 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, the
original unchanged version of the photo remains on your device.
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To edit a photo
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
To crop a photo
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
Tap > Crop.
Tap to select an option.
To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the
squares at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.
To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of
the four corners to make the squares at the edges disappear, then drag the
corner accordingly.
To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the
frame, then drag it to the desired position.
Tap Apply Crop.
To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Save.
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To apply special effects to a photo
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
Tap , then select an option.
To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
To improve a photo using advanced settings
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
Tap , then select an option.
To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
To adjust the light settings for a photo
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
Tap , then select an option.
To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
To set the saturation level of colours in a photo
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once.
Tap , then select an option.
To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
Photo albums
The 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 that
you share online via services such as PlayMemories, Picasa and Facebook. Once you
are logged in to such services, you can manage content, comment on photos and
videos, and view comments from friends. From the Album application, you can also
add geotags to photos, perform basic editing tasks, and use methods such as
Bluetooth® wireless technology, email, and messaging to share content.
View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service
View photos and videos on Facebook™
View photos and videos in Picasa™
View photos using the Flickr™ online service
View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera
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View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage
View your photos in globe mode
View your photos on a map
View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card
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The PlayMemories online service is not available in all countries or regions.
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To view photos from online services in Album
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Album > My albums.
Tap the desired online service.
Tap Connect. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service
are displayed.
Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album.
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo
or video.
To view and add comments to online album content
When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display the
to view the comments.
toolbars, then tap
Enter 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 the
to show that you "Like" the item on
screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Facebook™.
Viewing your photos on a map
Adding location information to photos is referred to as geotagging. You can view and
tag your photos on a map and show friends and family where you were when you
took a particular photo. See Adding the geographical position to your photos on
page 75 for more information.
If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera, you can tag
your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage.
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Search a location on the map.
View menu options.
A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location.
Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map.
Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen.
If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. The
total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, . To view all photos in
the group, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the
screen.
To add a geotag to a photo
When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap
Tap to set location to open the map screen.
Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map.
To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map to where you
want to move the photo.
When you are finished, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo
viewer.
To view geotagged photos on a map
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Album > My albums > Maps.
Tap a photo to view it in full screen.
To view geotagged photos on a globe
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Album > My albums > Globe.
Tap a photo to view it in full screen.
To change the geotag of a photo
When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its
frame turns blue, then tap the desired location on the map.
Tap OK.
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To change the map view
When viewing the map in Album, tap , then select Classic view or Satellite view.
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Watching videos in the Movies application
Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved
or 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 play
your 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 the
Movies application.
Some video files may not be playable in the Movies application.
Open the Video Unlimited application
View menu options
Tap to play your most recently watched video
Browse all videos downloaded or saved to your device
Tap to play saved or downloaded video files
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To play a video in Movies
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
Find and tap the video that you want to play. If the video is not displayed on
the screen, tap All in the My Collection tab, then find and tap the video that
you want to play.
To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.
To pause playing, tap . To resume playing, tap .
To rewind, drag the progress bar marker to the left. To fast forward, drag the
progress bar marker to the right.
To play a video on an external device
When the video is playing, tap the screen to display all the controls.
Tap > Throw.
Select an external device on which to play the video. If there is no external
device available, follow the on-screen instructions to add one.
To change settings in Movies
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
Tap > Settings, then change the settings as desired.
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To change the sound settings while a video is playing
While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.
Tap , then tap Sound effects.
Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate.
When you're finished, tap OK.
To share a video
When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share.
In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the
selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.
Transferring video content to your device
Before you start using the Movies application, it’s a good idea to transfer movies, TV
shows and other video content to your device from other devices, such as a
computer. There are several ways to transfer your content:
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Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag and drop the video
files directly using the file manager application on the computer. See Connecting your
device to a computer on page 98.
If you have a PC, use the Media Go™ application from Sony™ to organise content
and transfer video files to your device via the PC. Learn more and download the
Media Go™ application.
If your computer is an Apple® Mac®, you can use Sony™ Bridge for Mac to transfer
video files from iTunes to your device.
Learn more and download Sony™ Bridge for Mac.
Managing video content
To get movie information manually
Make sure that your device has an active data connection.
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the thumbnail of a file that you
want to get information about.
Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video, then tap Search for info.
If prompted, allow your device to download video details using your mobile
data connection.
In the search field, enter keywords for the video, then tap the confirm key on
the keyboard. All matches are displayed in a list.
Select a search result, then tap Done. The download of the information begins.
You can get information about newly added videos automatically every time the Movies
application opens if you mark the Get video details checkbox under Settings. Data
transmission charges may apply.
If the downloaded information is not correct, search again using different keywords.
To clear information about a video
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the video that you want to edit.
Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Clear info.
To delete a video
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the video that you want to delete.
Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears.
Tap Delete again to confirm.
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Video Unlimited service
Use the Video Unlimited service to rent and buy movies or TV shows that you can
view not only on your Android™ device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable
(PSP®), PlayStation® 3 or PlayStation® Vita. Select your pick from the latest
Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other
categories.
You need to create a Video Unlimited account if you want to buy or rent movies
through the Video Unlimited service. If you already have a PlayStation® network
account or a Sony Entertainment Network account, then you can use that account
instead.
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To get started with Video Unlimited
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap .
If you are starting Video Unlimited for the first time, tap Continue in the
Welcome screen and enter your birth date if required, then tap Continue again
to go to the main screen of Video Unlimited.
Tap > Sign In, then follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your
account, or create a new account, to buy or rent movies.
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Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices
You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as,
for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the
Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same WiFi® network in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from
other DLNA Certified™ devices on your device.
After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listen
to music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos taken
with your device's camera on a large-screen TV.
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device
When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other
device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server
device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to
your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
To play a shared track on your device
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN.
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want
to play. The track starts playing automatically.
To play a shared video on your device
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want
to play.
To view a shared photo on your device
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Album > My albums. All your available online albums and
connected devices are displayed.
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified™
devices
Before 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 share
content with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act
as client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content
available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must
also give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear
as registered devices. Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as
pending devices.
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To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network.
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap , then tap Media server.
To turn on the Share media function, drag the slider. appears in the status
bar. Your device can now work as a media server.
Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as your
device.
A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notification
and set the relevant access permissions for other devices.
The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to
your client device User guide for more information. If the device cannot connect, check that
your Wi-Fi®network is working.
You can also access the Media server menu under Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media
server settings. If you close the Media server view, the file sharing function stays running in
the background.
To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap , then tap Media server.
Drag the slider to turn off the Share media function.
To set access permissions for a pending device
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
Tap , then tap Media server.
Select a device from the Pending devices list.
Select an access permission level.
To change the name of a registered device
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap , then tap Media server.
Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.
Enter a new name for the device.
To change the access level of a registered device
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap , then tap Media server.
Select a device from the Registered devices list.
Tap Change access level and select an option.
To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
Tap , then tap Media server.
Tap .
Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to
another device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The other device must be
able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device, which means that it can
render, or play, content received from your device. A DMR device can be, for
example, 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 Renderer
device using DLNA™ technology.
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To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device
Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is
connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Album.
Browse to and open the file that you want to view.
Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap and select a DMR device to
share your content with. The selected files start playing in chronological order
on the device that you select.
To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select your device. The file
stops 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 video
and then tapping .
To play a music track from your device on a DMR device
Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is
connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN.
Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then
tap the track.
Tap and select a DMR device to share your content with. The track plays
automatically on the device that you select.
To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select your device. The track
stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.
NFC
Use Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as a
video, photo, web page address, music file or contact. You can also use NFC to scan
tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that
activate certain functions on your device.
NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimetre, so the
devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you
must 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 function
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > More….
Mark the NFC checkbox.
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The location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices. When sharing data with
another device using NFC, refer to the User guide of the other device for more information.
To share a contact with another device using NFC
Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Tap the contact that you want to share.
Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect,
they vibrate and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the contact appears.
Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the screen
of the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device.
To share a music file with another device using NFC
Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC
function turned on, and that both screens are active.
To open the "WALKMAN™" application, tap , then find and tap .
Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
Tap the track to play it. You can then tap
to pause the track. The transfer
works whether the track is playing or paused.
Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect,
they vibrate and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the track appears.
Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving
device. 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.
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To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen, tap ,
then find and tap Album.
Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
detection areas touch each other. When the devices connect, they vibrate and
play a short sound. A thumbnail of the photo or video appears.
Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the
receiving 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 NFC
Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both
screens are active.
From your Home screen, tap .
To open the web browser, find and tap .
Load the web page that you want to share.
Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC
detection areas touch each other. When the devices connect, they vibrate and
play a short sound. A thumbnail of the web page appears.
Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the
receiving device.
Scanning NFC tags
Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags. For example, it can scan embedded
tags 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 tag
Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen
is active.
Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your
device scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of the
tag to open it.
To open the tag, tap it.
Connecting to an NFC compatible device
You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony,
such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer
to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
You may need to have Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth® activated on both devices for the connection to
work.
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Use the Bluetooth® function to send files to other Bluetooth® compatible devices, or
to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth® function in your device
and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth® compatible devices such as
computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth® connections work better
within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have
to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth® devices.
Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices can vary.
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To turn on the Bluetooth® function and make your device visible
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth® function.
Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth® devices appear.
Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth® devices.
To adjust your device's visibility time to other Bluetooth® devices
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Bluetooth.
Press and select Visibility timeout.
Select an option.
Naming your device
You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you
have turned on the Bluetooth® function and your device is set to visible.
To give your device a name
Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is turned on.
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Bluetooth.
Tap and select Rename phone.
Enter a name for your device.
Tap Rename.
Pairing with another Bluetooth® device
When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your
device to a Bluetooth® headset or a Bluetooth® car kit and use these other devices to
share music.
Once you pair your device with another Bluetooth® device, your device remembers
this pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth® device, you may need to
enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If
this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth® device to get the
device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you
connect to a previously paired Bluetooth® device.
Some Bluetooth® devices, for example, most Bluetooth® headsets, require you to both pair
and connect with the other device.
You can pair your device with several Bluetooth® devices, but you can only connect to one
Bluetooth® profile at the same time.
To pair your device with another Bluetooth® device
Make sure that the device you want to pair your device with has the Bluetooth®
function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices.
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth® devices appear in a list.
Tap the Bluetooth® device that you want to pair with your device.
Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices.
Your device and the Bluetooth® device are now paired.
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To connect your device to another Bluetooth® device
If you are connecting to a Bluetooth® device that requires you to first pair your
device before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your device with
that device.
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Bluetooth.
Tap the Bluetooth® device to which you want to connect your device.
To unpair a Bluetooth® device
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Bluetooth.
Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device that you want to
unpair.
Tap Unpair.
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth® technology
Share items with other Bluetooth® compatible devices such as phones or computers.
You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth® function, such
as:
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Photos and videos
Music and other audio files
Contacts
Web pages
To send items using Bluetooth®
Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on and that the
device is visible to other Bluetooth® devices.
Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to
send, and scroll to the item.
Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may
need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press .
Other ways to send an item may exist.
Select Bluetooth.
Turn on Bluetooth® if you are asked to do so.
Tap the name of the receiving device.
Receiving device: If asked, accept the connection.
Sending device: If asked, confirm the transfer to the receiving device.
Receiving device: Accept the incoming item.
To receive items using Bluetooth®
Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth®
devices.
The sending device now starts sending data to your device.
If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the
suggested passcode.
When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar
downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar downwards.
To open a received item, drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevant
notification.
To view files you have received using Bluetooth®
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Bluetooth.
Press and select Show received files.
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Connecting your device to a computer
Connect your device to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and other
types 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 are
prompted to install software on the computer, for example, the PC Companion
application 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 additional
computer 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 and
a computer.
Transferring and handling content using a USB cable
Use a USB cable connection between a computer and your device for easy transfer
and management of your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can drag
and drop content between your device and the computer, or between your device's
internal 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's
best to use the Media Go™ application on your computer. Media Go™ converts
media files so that you can use them on your device.
To transfer content between your device and computer using a USB cable
Using a USB cable, connect your device to a computer. Internal storage & SD
card connected appears in the status bar on the screen of your device.
Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait
until your device's internal storage and your SD card appear as external disks
in Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.
Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the
computer.
To transfer content between internal storage and an SD card via USB
Using a USB cable, connect your device to a computer. Internal storage & SD
card connected appears in the status bar on the screen of your device.
Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait
until your device's internal storage and your SD card appear as external disks
in Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.
Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between the device's internal
storage and the SD card.
To transfer files directly from internal storage to an SD card in the device
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card.
Mark the file types you want to transfer to the SD card.
Tap Transfer.
The direct transfer method means that a USB cable connection to a computer is not
necessary.
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®
You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices, such
as a computer, using a Wi-Fi® connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair
the two devices. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files
between your device and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on
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the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your
device.
In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports Media transfer,
for example, a computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® 7.
To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode
Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally
enabled by default.
Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
Computer: Once the name of your device appears on the screen, click
Network configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer.
When 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 the
computer is connected to a Wi-Fi® Access Point via a network cable.
To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode
Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally
enabled by default.
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Tap Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.
Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices.
Tap Connect.
Make sure the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.
To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.
Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under Trusted
devices.
Tap Disconnect.
To remove a pairing with another device
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity.
Tap the paired device that you want to remove.
Tap Forget.
PC Companion
PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features
and services which help you transfer music, video and pictures to and from your
device. You can also use PC Companion to update your device and get the latest
software version available. The installation files for PC Companion are saved on your
device and the installation is launched from the device when you connect it to a
computer via USB cable.
You need an internet connected computer running one of the following operating
systems to use the PC Companion application:
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Microsoft® Windows® 7
Microsoft® Windows® 8
Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)
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To install PC Companion on a PC
Make sure the Install software checkbox under Settings > Xperia™
Connectivity > USB Connectivity is marked.
Connect your device to a PC using a USB cable.
Device: Tap Install.
Computer: The PC Companion installer starts automatically after a few
seconds. Follow the on-screen instructions to install PC Companion.
To start PC Companion
Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
Open the PC Companion application on the PC, then click Start to open one of
the features that you want to use.
Media Go™
The Media Go™ computer application helps you transfer and manage media content
in your device and computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the
PC Companion application.
You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application:
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Microsoft® Windows® 7
Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher
To transfer content using the Media Go™ application
Connect your device to a computer using a supported USB cable.
Device: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears.
Computer: Open the PC Companion application on the PC first. In
PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some
cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™ to install.
Using Media Go™, drag and drop files between your computer and device.
Sony™ Bridge for Mac
The Sony™ Bridge for Mac application helps you transfer music, video, picture or
other kinds of media files between your device and an Apple® Mac® computer. You
can also use the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application to manage files through a file
browser, update your device software, and back up and restore content on your
device.
To use the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application, you must have an Internet-connected
Apple® Mac® computer that runs MacOS version 10.6 or later.
To install Sony™ Bridge for Mac on an Apple® Mac® computer
Make sure the Install software checkbox under Settings > Xperia™
Connectivity > USB Connectivity is marked.
Connect your device to an Apple® Mac® computer using a USB cable.
Device: Tap Install.
Computer: The Sony™ Bridge for Mac installer starts automatically after a few
seconds. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
To open the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application
Make sure that the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application is installed on the
Apple® Mac® computer.
Computer: Double-click the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application icon in the
Applications folder.
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To transfer content using Sony™ Bridge for Mac
Using a USB cable, connect your device to an Apple® Mac® computer.
Computer: Open the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments,
The Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device.
Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the
Apple® Mac® computer.
Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable
Connect your device to a TV set and start viewing content saved in your device on a
larger screen. When you connect your device to the TV set, the TV launcher
application opens. This application helps you to play media files from your device on
TVs and other devices.
You may have to purchase an MHL cable separately.
To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input
Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable.
appears in your
device's status bar after a connection is established.
The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to
view your media files on the TV.
To view content from your device on a TV which supports HDMI™ input
Connect your device to an MHL adaptor, and connect the adaptor to a USB
power supply.
Connect the adaptor to a TV using a HDMI™ cable.
appears in your
device's status bar after a connection is established.
The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions to
view your media files on the TV.
To view help about using the TV remote control
While your device is connected to the TV set, drag the status bar downwards
to open the Notification panel.
Tap MHL connected.
You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel.
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To disconnect your device from the TV set
Disconnect the MHL™ cable or the MHL adaptor from your device.
Screen mirroring
Use Screen mirroring to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display
without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless
connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite
photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to
music from your device via the TV's speakers.
Your TV must support screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the
functionality described above to work. If your TV does not support screen mirroring, you need
to purchase a wireless display adapter separately.
When using screen mirroring, the image quality may sometimes be negatively impacted if there
is interference from other Wi-Fi® networks.
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To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen
TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen
mirroring function.
Your device: Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring.
Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select a device.
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 a
MirrorLink™ 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 to
control your device, which also gets charged during connection.
If the connection between your device and the infotainment system is not established
successfully, you may need to start MirrorLink™ manually or check if the USB ports are
connected correctly by cable.
Protected data is not made available via MirrorLink™.
To start MirrorLink™ manually
Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system using
a USB cable.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Start MirrorLink™.
Tap OK.
Using a headset
Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal
performance.
To use a headset
Connect the headset to your device.
To answer a call, press the call handling key.
To end the call, press the call handling key.
If a headset is not included with the device, you may purchase one separately.
If you are listening to music, the music stops when you answer a call and resumes after you
end the call.
Smart Connect
Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you
connect or disconnect an accessory. You can also use Smart Connect to set a
specific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the
day.
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For example, when you connect your headset, you can create an event so that the
following actions are launched on your device:
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Between 7am and 9am, when you commute to work, the "WALKMAN" application
starts, and the web browser opens the morning paper. The ring volume is set to
vibrate.
On the way back from work, the FM radio starts, and a notes app opens showing
your shopping list.
To start the Smart Connect application
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap .
To create a Smart Connect event
Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for
the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen.
On the Events tab, tap .
Give the event a name, then tap Create.
Under When, add either an accessory or a time interval, or both.
Under Do this, add what you want to happen in your device.
Under At the end, add what you want to happen when you disconnect the
accessory or when the time interval comes to an end. If both these conditions
are set, the actions start either when you disconnect the accessory, or when
the time interval comes to an end.
To save the event, press .
To add a Bluetooth® accessory, you have to first pair it with your device.
To edit a Smart Connect event
Start the Smart Connection application.
On the Events tab, tap an event.
If the event is switched off, drag the slider to the right.
Adjust the settings as desired.
To remove an event, tap the event’s row, then tap > Delete event and tap Delete to confirm.
Managing devices
Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that you
can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch and Smart Wireless
Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and
also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected devices
show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each
device.
To pair and connect an accessory
Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for
the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen.
Tap Devices, then tap .
Tap OK to start searching for devices.
In the search result list, tap the name of the device that you want to add.
To adjust the settings for a connected accessory
Pair and connect the accessory with your device.
Start the Smart Connection application.
Tap Devices, then tap the name of the connected accessory.
Adjust the desired settings.
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Using location services
Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information
from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS)
information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of
sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®
function. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can
determine your location using your mobile network.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location
services.
To enable location services
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Tap Location services.
Drag the slider beside Access to my location to the right.
Tap Agree twice to confirm.
When you enable location services, both GPS satellites and Google's location service (Wi-Fi
and mobile networks) get enabled by default. You can disable either option manually.
To allow Google apps to access your location
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Tap Google > Location settings.
Drag 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 accuracy
The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take 5 to 10 minutes for
your location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the
sky. 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 objects
such as buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes,
move to another location.
Google Maps™ and navigation
Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations
and receive detailed directions to your destination.
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When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data is
transferred to your device. So it's a good idea to save a map and make it available
offline before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs.
The Google Maps™ 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 not
be available in every market, country or region.
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Enter an address or name to search for a location, for example, a restaurant’s name or address.
Select a transportation mode and get directions to your destination.
View your account profile.
Location mark – shows a searched location on the map.
Show your current location.
View help and options.
To show your location on the map
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Maps, then tap .
To search for a location
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Maps.
In the search field, enter the name of the location you want to find.
Tap the Enter key on the keyboard to start the search, or select a suggested
location from the list. If the search is successful, the location is indicated by
on the map.
To get directions
While viewing a map, tap .
Select a transportation mode, then enter your starting point and your
destination. The recommended routes appear in a list.
Tap an option from the list of recommended routes to view the directions on a
map.
To make a map available offline
While viewing a map, tap the search field.
Scroll to the bottom and tap Make this map area available offline. The area
shown on the map gets saved to your device.
To learn more about Google Maps™
When you use Google Maps™, tap , then tap Help.
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Using data traffic when travelling
When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you might need to access the
Internet using mobile data traffic. In this case, you need to activate data roaming on
your device. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in
advance.
To activate or deactivate data roaming
Drag the status bar downwards and tap .
Tap More… > Mobile networks.
Mark or unmark the Data roaming checkbox.
You can’t activate data roaming when mobile data has been turned off.
Airplane mode
In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent
disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to
music, watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your
memory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are
activated.
Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.
To turn on Airplane mode
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > More….
Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.
You can also press and hold down the power key
menu that opens.
and then select Airplane mode in the
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Calendar
Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into
and sychronised your device with one or several online accounts that include
calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account,
then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar
application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined
Calendar view.
When an appointment time approaches, your device plays a notification sound to
remind you. Also,
appears in the status bar.
You can also synchronise your Outlook calendar with your device using PC Companion. If you
do so, all appointments from your Outlook calendar will appear in the calendar view of your
device. For more information, see PC Companion on page 99.
Select a view type
Add a calendar event
Return to the current date
Access settings and other options
Flick left or right to browse more quickly
Agenda for the selected day
To create a calendar event
From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.
Tap .
If you have synchronised your calendar with one or more accounts, select the
account to which you want to add this event. If you only want to add this event
on your device, tap Device calendar.
Enter or select the desired information and add attendees to the event.
To save the event and send out invitations, tap Done.
To view a calendar event
From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.
Tap the event you want to view.
To view multiple calendars
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
Press , then tap Calendars.
Select the calendars you want to view.
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To zoom the calendar view
When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in.
Alarm and clock
You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the
alarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off. But it does sound
when the device is set to silent mode.
The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general
time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.
Access the alarm home screen
View a world clock and adjust settings
Access the stopwatch function
Access the timer function
Open date and time settings for the clock
Turn an alarm on or off
View options
Add a new alarm
To set a new alarm
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Alarm & clock.
Tap .
Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down.
Tap Set.
If desired, edit other alarm settings.
Tap Done.
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To snooze an alarm when it sounds
Tap Snooze.
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To turn off an alarm when it sounds
Slide to the right.
To edit an existing alarm
Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
Make the desired changes.
Tap Done.
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To turn on or off an alarm
Open the Alarm & clock application, then drag the slider next to the alarm to
the on or off position.
To delete an alarm
Open the Alarm & clock application, then touch and hold the alarm that you
want to delete.
Tap Delete alarm, then tap Yes.
To set the sound for an alarm
Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
Tap Alarm sound and select an option, or tap to select from your music
files.
Tap Done twice.
To set a recurring alarm
Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
Tap Repeat.
Mark the checkboxes for the desired days, then tap OK.
Tap Done.
To activate the vibrate function for an alarm
Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
Mark the Vibrate checkbox.
Tap Done.
To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode
Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm that you want to edit.
Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox, then tap Done.
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Support for your device
Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read
troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other
product-related information.
To access the Support application
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap , then select the required support item.
Make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi®, to limit data
traffic charges when using the Support application.
Help in menus and applications
Some applications and settings have help available in the options menu, which is
normally indicated by in the specific applications.
Help us improve our software
You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can
receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None
of the information gathered includes personal data.
To allow the sending of usage info
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap About phone > Usage info settings.
Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.
Tap Agree.
Updating your device
You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality,
enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a
software update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new
updates 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 to
use the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application
on an Apple® Mac® computer to update your device.
For more information about software updates, go to Software update.
To check for new software
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Update Center.
To check that you have the latest system software installed, tap System. To
check for updates to applications installed on your device, tap Updates.
Updating your device wirelessly
Use the Update Center application to update your device wirelessly. It handles both
application updates and system updates and can also facilitate the download of new
applications developed for your device. The updates that you can download over a
mobile 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 avoid
data traffic costs.
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To download and install a system update
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Update Center > System.
Select the desired system update, then tap .
When the download is finished, tap and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
To download and install application updates
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Update Center > System.
To download a particular application update, select the update, then tap . To
download all available application updates, tap . Updates install automatically
after download.
Updating your device using a computer
You can download and install software updates on your device using a computer
with an Internet connection. You need a USB cable and a PC running the PC
Companion application or an Apple® Mac® computer running the Sony™ Bridge for
Mac application.
If you don’t have the PC Companion or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application installed on the
relevant computer, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the onscreen installation instructions.
To update your device using a computer
Make sure you have the PC Companion application installed on your PC or the
Sony™ Bridge for Mac application installed on the Apple® Mac® computer.
Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.
Computer: Launch the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for
Mac application. After a few moments, the computer detects your device and
searches for new software.
Computer: 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 device
If you have a Google™ account, the my Xperia web service can help you locate and
secure your device if you ever lose it. You can:
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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 to
anyone 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.
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To activate the my Xperia service
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Security > MyXperia™ > Activate.
Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept.
To verify that the my Xperia service can locate your device, go to myxperia.sonymobile.com
and sign in using the same Google™ account that you have set up on your device.
IMEI number
Every device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number.
You should keep a copy of this number. If your device is stolen, your network
provider can use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network in
your country.
To view your IMEI number
Detach the cover of the micro SIM card slot.
Place a fingernail under the right or left edge of the label tray, then drag the
tray 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 device
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.
Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.
Battery and power management
Your device has an embedded battery. You can keep track of your battery
consumption and see which applications are using the most power. You can also
view an estimate of how much time is left before your battery runs out. The estimated
battery 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®, and
Queue background data mode. Each mode works in a different way and controls
several power consuming functions on your device.
To view which applications use the most battery power
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.
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To view the estimated battery time
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
Improving battery time using STAMINA mode
STAMINA mode turns off functions that you don't need when your device isn't in use.
For example, STAMINA mode can pause your Wi-Fi® connection, data traffic and
several power consuming applications when your device is powered on but the
screen is inactive. So you save the battery but can still receive phone calls, texts and
multimedia messages as they come in. You can also exclude individual applications
from being paused by STAMINA mode. Once you activate the screen, all paused
functions are resumed.
To activate STAMINA mode
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
Find and tap Power management.
Drag 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 mode
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Power management, then tap STAMINA mode.
Add or remove applications, as desired.
When you're finished, tap Done.
Improving battery time using Low battery mode
Use the Low battery mode feature to automatically start saving power when the
battery reaches a certain charge level. You can set and readjust this charge level as
desired. You can also decide which functions to keep active, for example, mobile
data traffic, Wi-Fi® or auto-sync.
To activate Low battery mode
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
Tap next to Low battery mode, then tap Activate.
To change the settings for Low battery mode
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Power management.
To open the settings menu, tap Low battery mode.
Adjust the settings as desired.
When you're finished, tap .
Memory and storage
Your device has different types of memory and storage possibilities for photos, apps
and other files:
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The internal storage is about 12 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred
content along with personal settings and data. Examples are alarm, volume and
language settings, emails, bookmarks, call logs, contacts, messages, calendar
events, 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 save
files to this type of memory. You can, for example, set the camera application to save
photos directly to the memory card.
The dynamic memory (RAM) is about 2 GB and cannot be used for storage. RAM is
used to handle running applications and the operating system.
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
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Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White
paper for your device at Support documents.
Improving memory performance
The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device
starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the
following:
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Always have more than 100 MB of free internal storage and more than 100 MB of free
RAM.
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 status
From your Home screen, tap
Find and tap Storage.
To view the amount of free and used RAM
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Apps > Running.
To clear the cache memory for all applications
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Storage.
Tap 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 card
Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card.
Mark the file types that you want to transfer to the memory card.
Tap Transfer.
To stop applications and services from running
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Apps > Running.
Select an application or service, then tap Stop.
To format the memory card
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Storage > Erase SD card.
To confirm, tap Erase SD card > Erase everything
All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backups
of 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 a
computer on page 98.
Backing up and restoring content
Generally, you should not save photos, videos and other personal content solely on
the internal memory of your device. If something should happen with the hardware, or
if 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 Mac
applications to make backups which save your data safely to a computer, that is, an
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external device. This method is especially recommended if you are updating your
device software from one version to another.
Once your data is safely backed up to a computer, you can also make a quick
backup of basic settings and data to the SD card in your device or to an external
USB storage device by using the Backup and restore application. This backup
method is useful, for example, if you are doing a factory data reset and are not
updating the software version.
Backing up data to a computer
Use the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application to back
up data from your device to a PC or an Apple® Mac® computer. These backup
applications let you back up the following types of data:
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Contacts and call logs
Text messages
Settings
Media files
To back up your data using a computer
Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on a PC or the
Sony™ Bridge for Mac application is installed on an Apple® Mac® computer.
Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac
application. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.
Computer: Click Back up & restore, then follow the on-screen instructions to
back up data from your device.
To restore your data using a computer
Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac
application. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.
Computer: Click Back up & restore and select a backup file from the backup
records, then follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your
device.
Backing up with the Backup and restore application
You can only use this method to back up and restore content between the same Android
software version. You cannot use it to restore content after a system upgrade.
The Backup and restore application is recommended for backing up content before
you do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up the following types
of data to an SD card or to an external USB storage device that you have connected
by cable to your device:
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Bookmarks
Call logs
Contacts
Applications downloaded from Google Play™
Multimedia messages
System settings (such as alarms, ringer volume, and language settings)
Text messages
You may incur additional data transmission charges when you restore applications from
Google Play™.
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To back up content using the Backup and restore application
If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are
backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your
device.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Back up & restore.
Tap Back up, then select a backup destination and the data types that you
want to back up.
Tap Back up now.
Enter a password for the backup, then tap OK.
To restore content using the Backup and restore application
If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are
backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your
device.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Back up & restore.
Tap Restore.
Select the record that you want to restore from, then tap Restore now.
Enter 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 will
get deleted during a restore procedure.
Restarting and resetting
You can force your device to shut down in situations where it stops responding or
won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted. You can also reset
your device to its original factory settings, with or without deleting all of your personal
data. This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly.
To force the device to shut down
Detach the cover of the micro SIM card slot.
Using the tip of a pen or a similar object, press and hold down the OFF button
until the device shuts down.
Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button.
To perform a factory data reset
To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure
is underway.
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Before you start, make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the
internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal
memory.
From your Home screen, tap .
Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset.
To delete information, such as pictures and music, from your internal storage,
mark the Erase internal storage checkbox.
Tap Reset phone.
To confirm, tap Erase everything.
Recycling your device
Got an old device lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will
help us reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too!
Find out more about the recycling options in your region at
www.sonymobile.com/recycle.
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Important information leaflet
Before you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet provided in
the Setup guide in your device or in the box.
To access the setup guide manually
From the Home screen, tap .
Tap Settings > Setup guide.
Limitations to services and features
Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in
all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without
limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number, 112. Please
contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any
specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.
Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access
to the Internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the
Internet from your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more
information.
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
To ensure the water resistance of your device, all covers, including the covers for the micro
USB 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 Ingress
Protection ratings IP55 and IP58, as explained in the table below. To view IP test
results 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 protected
against low pressure water stream as well as against the effects of immersion for 30
minutes in fresh (non-saline) water up to 1.5 metres deep.
You can use your device:
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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 water
lake or river.
in a chlorinated swimming pool.
Even if your device is resistant to dust and water, you should avoid exposing it
unnecessarily to environments with excessive dust, sand and mud or to moist
environments with extreme high or low temperatures. The waterproof ability of the
micro USB port, the micro SIM card slot, the memory card slot and the headset jack
cannot be guaranteed in all environments or conditions.
Never immerse your device in salt water or let the micro USB port or headset jack
come in contact with salt water. For example, if you’re at the beach, remember to
keep your device away from the sea water. Also, never expose the device to any
liquid chemicals. For example, if you’re washing dishes by hand using liquid
detergent, avoid bringing your device in contact with the detergent. After exposure to
non-fresh water, rinse your device using fresh water.
Normal wear and tear along with damage to your device can reduce its ability to
resist dust or moisture. After using the device in water, dry off the areas around all
covers, including the covers for the micro USB port, the micro SIM card slot and the
memory card slot.
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If the speaker or microphone get wet, their function may be impacted until the water
has completely dried. Please note that the drying time can be up to three hours
depending on the environment. During this time, you can, however, use other
features in the device that do not utilise the speaker or microphone. All compatible
accessories, 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 use
of your device (including use in environments where the relevant IP rating limitations
are exceeded). If you have any further questions about the use of your products, refer
to our Customer support service for help. Also, for warranty information, refer to the
Important information which can be accessed via the Setup guide in your device.
IP (Ingress Protection) rating
Your device has an IP rating, which means it has undergone certified tests to
measure its resistance levels to both dust and water. The first digit in the two-digit IP
rating indicates the level of protection against solid objects, including dust. The
second digit indicates how resistant the device is to water.
Resistance to solid objects and
dust
Resistance to water
IP0X: No special protection
IPX0. No special protection
IP1X. Protected against solid objects
> 50 mm in diameter
IPX1. Protected against dripping water
IP2X. Protected against solid objects >
12.5 mm in diameter
IPX2. Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15
degrees from normal position
IP3X. Protected against solid objects >
2.5 mm in diameter
IPX3. Protected against spraying water
IP4X. Protected against solid objects > 1
mm in diameter
IPX4. Protected against splashing water
IP5X. Protected against dust; limited
ingress (no harmful deposit)
IPX5. Protected against water jet spray for at least 3 minutes
IP6X. Dust tight
IPX6. Protected against heavy jet spray for at least 3 minutes
IPX7. Protected against the effects of immersion in up to 1
metre of water for 30 minutes
IPX8. Protected against the effects of continued immersion in
water depths greater than 1 metre. The exact conditions are
specified for each device by the manufacturer.
For more information, go to www.sonymobile.com/testresults.
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Your mobile device has the capability to download, store and forward additional content, for example,
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Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their
intellectual property, including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM-protected
content. If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the
software's ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does not affect unprotected
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