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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 15.5...
  • Page 2 Introduction "Instruction Manual" (PDF file) ● Operations and settings of each function are explained. It can be downloaded from NTT DOCOMO Thank you for your purchase of "SO-04G". website. For proper use of the SO-04G, read this manual https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/support/ carefully before and while you use the SO-04G. trouble/manual/download/index.html * You can download the latest information of "...
  • Page 3 Operation descriptions In this manual, each key (key icon) operation is described with . And selection operations of the icons or function items on the touch screen are described as follows. Description Operation From the Home screen, tap From the Home screen, (Apps button), and then tap [Settings]...

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    SO-04G ･ のご利用にあたっての注意事項 Supplied accessories 安全上／取り扱い上のご注意 (Notes on usage Safety/Handling SO-04G (with warranty) ･ precautions) (In Japanese only) 1Seg antenna cable SO02 ･ For optional accessories compatible with the terminal (optional) , refer to NTT DOCOMO website. Desktop Holder SO26 (with warranty) ･...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Supplied accessories....2 Backing up and restoring the Home screen..75 ■ Using My Magazine............. 76 About using the terminal ... . 5 ■...
  • Page 6 Alarm & clock................ 141 Appendix/Index ... .196 docomo backup ..............143 Troubleshooting..............196 Settings ....146 (Anshin Enkaku Support) あんしん遠隔サポート...

  • Page 7: About Using The Terminal

    The terminal operates on radio frequencies by ･ Contents/Precautions About using the terminal converting voice into digital signals. If the caller moves into an area of adverse radio The terminal supports LTE, W-CDMA, GSM/ ･ wave condition, the digital signal may not be GPRS and Wireless LAN Systems.
  • Page 8 The terminal automatically performs You can update software on the terminal to ･ ･ communication for synchronizing data, the latest one (P.208, P.211). checking the latest software version, and The operating system (OS) may be upgraded ･ maintaining a connection with the server, and via software updates to improve the quality of for other purposes.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    If you want to use tethering, subscription to ･ Safety Precautions (Always Packet Pack/packet flat-rate service is strongly follow these directions) recommended. For details on usage charge, refer to NTT ･ For safe and proper use of the terminal, please ■...
  • Page 10 1. Handling the terminal, adapter, The following symbols indicate specific ■ directions. desktop holder, docomo nano UIM card, and 1Seg antenna cable Indicates prohibited actions. (common) Don’t DANGER Indicates not to disassemble. No disassembly Do not use, store or leave the equipment in hot places (e.g.
  • Page 11 Do not allow liquid (water, drinking water, Power off the terminal before you step into a urine of pet animals, perspiration, etc.) to place where flammable gas can leak, such as No liquids enter the charging jack, headset jack, or gas stations.
  • Page 12 2. Handling the terminal Keep the equipment out of the reach of babies and infants. Type of internal battery for the terminal is as ■ Failure to do so may cause accidental follows. ingestion, injury, or electric shock. Display Type of Battery Be careful especially when using the Li-ion 00 Lithium Ion Battery...
  • Page 13 Do not allow a foreign substance such as Follow the instructions of each medical water and other liquids, metal parts, or facility for the use of mobile phones on their Don’t flammables to get in the docomo nano UIM premises. card slot or microUSB jack/microSD card slot Power off the terminal in a place where the on the terminal.
  • Page 14 Power off the terminal near electronic CAUTION devices or equipment operating on high precision control or weak signals. Do not swing the terminal around by Failure to do so may interfere with the holding strap, etc. operation of electronic devices or equipment. Don’t The terminal may hit you or others and cause * The following are some electronic devices...
  • Page 15 3. Handling adapter or desktop To use the terminal in car, check with holder automobile manufacturer or dealer to determine how the device is affected by radio waves before using. WARNING In rare cases, using the phone in some vehicle models can cause the vehicle's electronic Do not use the adapter cord if it gets equipment to malfunction.
  • Page 16 When you insert and remove the AC adapter When you connect the AC adapter to the from power outlet, do not contact a metal power outlet, insert it firmly. Don’t strap or other metal objects with the jack. Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or Doing so may cause fire, burns or electric electric shock.
  • Page 17 4. Handling the docomo nano UIM When you get close to other people within card 15 cm just like not having enough space to turn around, set the radio wave of the terminal to OFF beforehand (Airplane mode, CAUTION to Power off, etc.). A person in close proximity may put on Be careful of the cut surface when handling implanted a medical electrical equipment...
  • Page 18 6. Material list Surface Part Material treatment Surface Magnet connector Acrylic coating Part Material treatment (sheet metal) Exterior case (display PA resin (with Coating Magnet connector Phosphor Gold plating around), strap hole glass) (electrode) bronze Exterior case (side, PC resin Discontinuous microUSB jack PA resin...

  • Page 19: Handling Precautions

    Surface Part Material Handling precautions treatment Desktop holder PET (aluminum ― Common precautions ■ (nameplate) evaporation) SO-04G is waterproof/dustproof; ･ resin however, do not allow water or dust to Desktop holder PET resin ― enter the terminal or come in contact (serial number label) with accessories or optional devices.
  • Page 20 Clean the terminals occasionally with a The terminal precautions ･ ■ dry cotton swab. Do not press touch screen surface ･ forcibly, or not operate with a sharp- If the jack is soiled, connection gets worse and it may cause power to be turned off or insufficient pointed objects such as nail, ballpoint battery charge, so clean the jack with a dry pen, pin, etc.
  • Page 21 The terminal could become warm while The internal battery is a consumable ･ ･ in use and charging. This condition is part. not abnormal. You can continue using Replace the internal battery if the terminal has extremely short operation time on a full charge, the terminal.
  • Page 22 Precautions on the adapter, desktop Magnet is used for magnet connector ■ ･ holder that is between contacts of the desktop Charge the battery in an environment holder. Make sure that any iron sands or ･ with the proper ambient temperature (5 metal objects (clips etc.) are not adhered before attaching the terminal.
  • Page 23 Note down the information registered Please be aware that DOCOMO is not ･ ･ in the docomo nano UIM card on a responsible for any data leakage that separate sheet and keep it for future might occur when communicating data reference.
  • Page 24 Bluetooth cautions Do not use wireless LAN near magnetic devices ･ such as electrical appliances or AV/OA devices, or The operating frequency band of the terminal is in radio waves. used by industrial, scientific, consumer and - Magnetism or radio waves may increase noises medical equipment including microwave ovens, or disable communications (especially when premises radio stations for identifying mobile...
  • Page 25 - If the device causes radio interference to Note ■ specified low power radio stations or amateur Do not use a remodeled terminal. Using ･ radio stations, contact "General Inquiries" on a remodeled terminal violates the Radio the last page. Law/Telecommunications Business Act.

  • Page 26: Waterproofness/Dustproofness

    What you can do with Waterproofness/ waterproofness/dustproofness Dustproofness of SO-04G SO-04G provides waterproofness property of You can talk without an umbrella in the rain ･ IPX5 , IPX8 and dustproofness property of (for rainfall of 20 mm or less per hour). IP6X with the docomo nano UIM card slot - Do not open or close the docomo nano UIM...
  • Page 27 You can use the terminal in a bathroom. ･ To ensure waterproofness/ - Do not immerse the terminal into a bathtub. dustproofness Also, do not use the terminal in hot water. Doing so may cause malfunction. If you To avoid water ingress, be sure to observe the should fall the terminal into the bathtub, following points.
  • Page 28 Opening the docomo nano UIM card Closing the docomo nano UIM card ■ ■ slot cover, microUSB jack/microSD card slot cover, microUSB jack/microSD card slot cover slot cover Open the covers with your fingertip by the Put the cover back in the direction of the grooves.
  • Page 29 Do not move the terminal in water or slam the ･ Important precautions terminal against the surface of water. If you put the terminal in tap water, be sure to ･ Do not perform actions shown in the have it within 30 minutes. illustrations below.
  • Page 30 To wipe any water off the gaps or the following DOCOMO does not guarantee actual operations parts, tap the terminal against a dry, clean cloth or under all states. Malfunctions deemed to be caused similar material about 10 times. by inappropriate operation by the customer are Earpiece/Speaker ･...
  • Page 31 Notes on charging Check the following before and after charging. Check if the terminal is not wet. Never charge ･ the battery when the terminal is wet. Accessories and optional devices are not ･ waterproof/dustproof. When charging the battery when or after the ･...

  • Page 32: Before Using The Terminal

    Part names and functions Notification LED Contacts for Desktop holder Proximity sensor : Detect the face to get close docomo nano UIM card slot during a call and turn on or off the touch screen to Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna section prevent misoperation, or help auto brightness Power key/Screen lock key control.

  • Page 33: Docomo Nano Uim Card

    *2 Do not remove the nameplate with stickers of CE Security codes of the docomo nano ■ mark, FCC ID and IMEI information printed. UIM card ❖ Note The docomo nano UIM card has a security code called a PIN code. The code is set to Do not put a sticker etc.
  • Page 34 Inserting docomo nano UIM card Open the docomo nano UIM card slot cover, then hook your fingertip on the projection part of the tray ( ) to pull the tray straight out and remove it from the terminal. Corner Tray Close the docomo nano UIM card cover, firmly press parts and...

  • Page 35: Charging

    Close the docomo nano UIM card Removing docomo nano UIM slot cover, firmly press the cover, card and make sure that there are no gaps between the terminal and Open the docomo nano UIM card cover (P.32). slot cover, then hook your fingertip on the projection part of the tray to pull the tray straight Charging...
  • Page 36 Life of the internal battery Before charging The internal battery is a consumable part. It is recommended to use the AC Adapter 05 ･ ･ Each time the internal battery is recharged, (optional) for charging. For details on the AC the battery usage time per one charge Adapter 05, refer to the AC Adapter 05 gradually decreases.
  • Page 37 Install the terminal to the desktop Charging with desktop holder holder and move it left or right until it clicks. When using supplied Desktop Holder SO26 When the terminal and the desktop ･ and AC Adapter 05 (optional) for charging, do holder are correctly connected, the the following procedures.
  • Page 38 Attaching/Removing the ❖ Note attachment You cannot charge the battery by connecting the ･ desktop holder to a PC. Attachment 53A Check the connecting direction to connect correctly. ･ Wrong connection may cause damage. Attachment 53A is attached to the desktop holder by ･...
  • Page 39 Unfold the power plug of the AC Charging with AC adapter adapter and insert it into an outlet. Notification LED of the terminal turns ･ When using AC Adapter 05 (optional) for on (P.45). charging, do the following procedures. Opening or closing the microUSB jack/ ･...
  • Page 40 When "Install software" screen appears ･ Charging with a PC on the terminal, tap [SKIP]. When a screen for new hardware ･ When using Micro USB Cable 01 (optional) for detection etc. appears on the PC, select charging, do the following procedures. "...

  • Page 41: Turning Power On/Off

    ❖ Information Turning power on/off is pressed to turn the power on when the ･ battery level is low, the notification LED flashes in red 3 times, or an icon appears indicating that the Turning power on battery level is low. Charge the terminal (P.33). When SIM card lock (P.166) is set, enter PIN code on ･...

  • Page 42: Initial Settings

    You can use the terminal without setting your ･ - Set your Google account Google account, however the Google services such - Join the world of Sony (Connect to as Gmail, Google Play, etc. are not available. Sony Entertainment Network) - Set accounts and auto-sync...

  • Page 43: Basic Operations

    Flick (Swipe) ■ Basic operations Touch the screen and flick up/down or left/ right. Using the touch screen Drag ■ Touch the screen, drag to the desired Precautions on using touch screen position and release the finger. Touch screen is designed for being touched ･...
  • Page 44 Basic key icon operation Switching portrait or landscape view automatically You can set the screen orientation to switch between landscape and portrait view b h n automatically according to the terminal Back Go back to the previous screen. Or orientation. close a dialog box, an option From the Home screen, menu, the Notification panel, etc.
  • Page 45 Setting silent mode Capturing a still image or video displayed on the screen Setting the terminal to silent mode does not ･ mute sounds for shutter, playback of video or You can capture what is displayed on the music, dialpad operation sound during a call screen.
  • Page 46 Recording a video (Record screen) Setting Emergency mode Press and hold for over a In case of emergency such as disaster, restrict second [Record screen]. functions to save the battery power. A control panel is displayed. Press and hold for over a If terms of use are displayed, read them ･...

  • Page 47: Notification Led

    Notification LED Status bar Notification LED provides information on the A status bar appears at the top of the screen. terminal status, incoming calls, mail In the status bar, the terminal status and reception, etc. notification are displayed. Notification icons Notification LED when STAMINA mode is set appear on the left side, and status icons...
  • Page 48 Bluetooth function ON Notification icon Connecting to Bluetooth device The main notification icons displayed on the Airplane mode activated status bar are as follows. Silent mode (with vibration) ON Silent mode (without vibration) ON New email message Speakerphone ON New Gmail message Microphone put on mute New message (SMS) Alarm is set...
  • Page 49 Omakase Lock set on the terminal or docomo Setup guide unchecked nano UIM card Some notifications are hidden Receiving a call Notification from docomo LIVE UX Making a call /during a call Setting USB tethering Incoming call on hold /ongoing call on hold Wi-Fi tethering ON Missed call Bluetooth tethering is set...

  • Page 50: Notification Panel

    Notification panel Quick settings panel When notification icons appear on the status You can open the quick settings panel to bar, you can open the Notification panel to enable or disable functions. check the notifications, activate Drag the status bar downwards corresponding application, etc.

  • Page 51: Home Screen

    Quick settings Home screen Brightness level Adjust the screen brightness. Wi-Fi Enable/disable Wi-Fi function. You can switch the Home screen of the Bluetooth Enable/disable Bluetooth function. terminal to "docomo LIVE UX", "Xperia ™ Enable/disable NFC Reader/Writer, Home" or "Simple Home". P2P function.

  • Page 52: Touch And Hold An Area Of The Home Screen Where No Icons Are

    ❖ Information Adding a widget to the Home screen To change the initial home screen for operations, ･ Widget is an application which can be added switch the home screen you want to change to, to the Home screen to use. Use a widget to touch and hold the area of the Home screen where start an application easily.
  • Page 53 Adding a shortcut to the Home Adding folders on the Home screen screen You can put applications, shortcuts, etc. added to the Home screen into a folder to You can add shortcuts of application, manage them. bookmark, etc. From the Home screen, touch and Touch and hold an area of the hold an icon Drag it over another...
  • Page 54 Tap any of [Album]/[Live Simple Home screen Wallpapers]/[Photos]/an image. If you tapped [Album]/[Live ･ Set Simple Home to use Home screen and Wallpapers]/[Photos], select an image the setting menu limited to basic functions. and follow the onscreen instructions to From the Home screen, set the wallpaper.

  • Page 55: U [Ok]

    Using speed dials Media Music P.56 Album P.133 Save frequently used contacts to "Speed dial" Video P.56 to easily make a call or send a message. 1Seg P.112 Saving contacts ■ FM radio P.118 Save phone numbers and mail addresses to YouTube P.135 "Contacts"...
  • Page 56 Using Settings Sound Silent/Vibrate Set silent mode. mode On the Simple Home screen, Ringtone Set ringtone. [Settings]. Vibrate on Set whether to vibrate the terminal for some touch My profile Check your own phone operations such as number and mail specified software key address, etc.

  • Page 57: Xperia ™ Application Screen

    Mark applications to save Xperia Application ™ [DONE]. screen ❖ Information To delete applications saved in the "My Apps" folder, ･ This section describes the application screen in Step 2, unmark applications to delete displayed when the home application is set [DONE].

  • Page 58: Maps

    Camera Application list Shoot photos or videos. P.119 → Alarm & clock Applications displayed on the application Use alarm, world clock, stop watch and timer. screen are as follows. → P.141 For usage of some applications, separate ･ Calendar subscription (Charged) is required. Display a calendar and manage your schedule.

  • Page 59: Ｉコンシェル (I-Concier)

    dmenu (Tools) ツール This contains the following applications: An application shortcut for "dmenu". In Calculator "dmenu", you can easily find contents you used Perform basic arithmetic operations and in i-mode and joyful and convenient contents other various calculations. for smartphones. P.106 →...
  • Page 60 Schedule (docomo cloud) ドコモクラウド This contains the following applications: An application for creating/managing docomo phonebook schedule whose data is shared with Memo A phonebook application provided by application. It supports i-concier service. → docomo. It allows you to manage your P.140 "docomo account"...
  • Page 61 An application for obtaining points or View the TV program guide or use your coupons by checking in at shoplat stores. You terminal as a remote for Sony televisions or can exchange the points for vouchers or other devices. points of shoplat stores.
  • Page 62 Instagram Play Movies & TV An application that allows you to freely edit Rent movies from Google Play. photos and videos taken with your terminal Play Books and share them easily with people around the Download books from Google Play. world.
  • Page 63 Adding an application to the Adding a folder to the Home screen application screen Add shortcuts of application to the Home When the order of application icons is set to screen. "Custom order" in the option menu (P.55), you can manage your application icons on On the application screen, touch the application screen by putting them in and hold an icon you want to add...

  • Page 64: Task Manager

    ❖ Information Small apps While sorting application icons, drag an icon to the ･ right edge of the application screen to add an You can use a small app (application application screen. displayed in a small window) such as Browser Set "Alphabetical", "Most used", or "Installed"...

  • Page 65: Switching Home Application

    Adding small apps Switching Home application Small apps list appears. ･ You can switch the Home application of the Touch and hold the small app or terminal to "docomo LIVE UX", "Xperia ™ widget you want to add Drag it to Home"...

  • Page 66: Searching Information In The Terminal And Web

    ❖ Information Searching information in Alternatively, from the Home screen, tap [Voice ･ the terminal and web Search] to activate the "Voice Search" application. pages Search settings You can set the language to use for searching Enter a word in the search box to browse the and the type of data you want to find when information in the terminal or on the searching your terminal.
  • Page 67 ❖ Information POBox Plus 日本語入力 使い方ガイ When the language is set to English, the default ･ (Xperia™ Japanese keyboard ド input method is set to "International keyboard". To Online help) use the Japanese keyboard, tap [Xperia Japanese ™ keyboard] in Step 3. In this manual, explanations are Character input method for the terminal is given only for "Xperia Japanese keyboard".
  • Page 68 For beginners Select "Online help" to display Switching software keyboard "POBox Plus 日本語入力 使い方ガイド or changing the settings (Online help for Xperia Japanese ™ keyboard)" (Japanese) (P.65). Display the tool list to switch between Select "Simple keyboard" to switch software keyboard and handwriting/voice to an easy-to-see software input, use plug-in applications (extensions), keyboard.
  • Page 69 Character input method Show/hide the quick tool bar. When you tap a key on the software Characters assigned to a key appear in reverse order. keyboard, candidates list for the entered Appears when entering numbers, tap to switch one- characters appears. Tap a word you want to byte/two-byte character.
  • Page 70 Flick input Enter a line feed. Flick up/down/left/right to enter characters in each column of kana syllabary. Appears before fixing character and fixes the character. Ex: Entering characters in " " column な * In some screens, , " (Next)", " 次へ...
  • Page 71 Edit menu icons vary by applications. ･ Tap " " 5 times. あ In the landscape screen, editing menu may not be ･ displayed. On some applications, the function may not be ･ available. Tap " " once (Immediately) あ Tap "...

  • Page 72: Setting Character Entry

    My Words Setting character entry Register words to My Words beforehand to For each input method, you can make display the words as the preferred candidates settings related to character entry. when entering characters. From the Home screen, On the character entry screen, [Settings] [Language &...

  • Page 73: Docomo Live Ux

    docomo LIVE UX Home screen Managing the Home screen Tapping displays Home screen which consists of up to 7 screens you can use flicking left and right. Adding/Moving applications etc. to the Home screen Move application icons or add widgets or folders to the Home screen.
  • Page 74 ❖ Information Moving an icon on the Home You can disable some applications or widgets which ･ screen cannot be uninstalled by dragging to "Disable app" in Step 2 (P.161). From the Home screen, touch and hold an icon you want to move. Changing Kisekae Drag it anywhere.

  • Page 75: Application Screen

    ❖ Information Changing wallpaper Alternatively, pinch-in on the Home screen to display ･ the home screen list. Touch and hold an area of the Up to 7 home screen can be set. ･ Home screen where no icons are To return to the Home screen, tap , or ･...
  • Page 76 ❖ Information Current position in the list screen Display by application icon/widget list. ･ You can disable some applications or widgets which ･ cannot be uninstalled by dragging to "Disable app" ❖ Information in Step 2 (P.161). To close the application screen, tap , or ･...

  • Page 77: Display All Apps

    Backing up the Home screen Display all apps On the Home screen, It is a function to search where an application [Layout backup and is located. Restore]. From the Home screen, For the first activation, confirm the ･ [Display all apps]. Application Privacy Policy, Precautions, All applications are displayed in a list.

  • Page 78: Using My Magazine

    Backup settings Using My Magazine On the Home screen, My Magazine is a search service for [Layout backup and displaying articles for categories you Restore]. selected. It helps to set search words depending on your tendency of read articles or profile information to come close to your Backup Set whether to periodically back up preference.

  • Page 79: Checking Home Application Information

    Changing My Magazine use setting From the Home screen, [My Magazine settings] [My Magazine use setting]. [Use]/[Not use] [OK]. ❖ Information You can also set by tapping on the application ･ screen [My Magazine use setting]. Checking Home application information On the application screen, [About].

  • Page 80: Phone

    - "Preferred network type" in "Mobile networks" is Phone Making/Receiving a call set to "LTE (preferred)/3G/GSM" or "LTE/3G" (P.190), and "Call mode" is set to "VoLTE/3G" (P.88). On a video call, both speakers can see each other ･ Making a call/video call while talking.
  • Page 81 Emergency call When calling 110, 119 or 118 for emergency from the ･ terminal, tell that you are calling from a mobile phone, and give your phone number and your Emergency call Phone current location precisely for checking callback from number the police/fire department.
  • Page 82 Making an international call (WORLD Using 2-second pause (,) ■ Added number will automatically be sent CALL) approximately 2 seconds after the call is For details on the WORLD CALL, refer to NTT made. DOCOMO website. From the Home screen, "Dial"...
  • Page 83 Putting a call on hold Receiving a phone/video call If you are not available to answer a call, you When a phone or video call comes in, the ･ can put the call on hold. incoming call screen appears. On the incoming call screen, drag If the backlight is on (except on the lock "Response options"...
  • Page 84 Muting the ringtone for an incoming ❖ Information call To edit existing message, from the Home screen, tap ･ [Call settings] [Reject call with message] While receiving a call, press the Select an existing message and edit it [OK] in advance.

  • Page 85: Operations During A Call

    Screen displayed during a video call ■ Operations during a call While on a video call, you will see the other party's image in a parent window, and your On the Calling screen, you can set image in a child window, with the operation speakerphone or mute, or enter a phone area hidden.
  • Page 86 Video call : Switch from a voice call to a video call. Option menu (video call) When you tap this icon, the other party will see a Dialpad ･ ･ message asking for permission to switch to a Open a dialpad while on a video call. Change to voice ･...

  • Page 87: Call History

    History Call history The details of an incoming or outgoing call ･ (Outgoing, Incoming, or Missed call) are Incoming call and outgoing call are displayed displayed. by chronological order in the Recent calls Adding a number from the Recent screen. Up to 500 items can be displayed. calls to Phonebook Showing call history From the Home screen,...
  • Page 88 Deleting a call history ❖ Information When there is a missed call, you can make a call or ･ From the Home screen, send message (SMS) to the caller of the missed call "Recent calls" tab Touch and from "CALL BACK"/"MESSAGE" below "Missed call" in hold an incoming/outgoing the Notification panel.

  • Page 89: Call Settings

    Greetings Switch the answering message Call settings language to Japanese or English or record a message. You can set the network services, register call To record message, tap [Record rejection or edit Reject call with message. new greeting] and follow the onscreen instructions.
  • Page 90 Network Caller ID Request number notification Call Blocking Set whether to reject service display for calls without phone incoming calls for numbers request number with guidance. not in the phonebook, service private, pay phone and unknown. Second call Notify you when a call comes settings in during another call.

  • Page 91: Phonebook

    Phonebook list screen ■ Phonebook On the phonebook list screen, you can view details of your contacts. You can add a On the phonebook, you can enter various photo or image to a phonebook entry, and information for contacts, for example, phone display phonebook entries by group.
  • Page 92 Making a call using the phonebook Index Display the index character to search entries in ･ the order of Japanese syllabary, alphabet, etc. From the Home screen, [ ドコモクラ (docomo cloud)] ウド [docomo phonebook] Managing phonebook "Contacts" tab Select a Adding a new phonebook entry phonebook entry you want to make a call to.
  • Page 93 Registering a phonebook entry to Phonebook list screen ■ Favorites Delete Select and delete several/all phonebook From the Home screen, [ ドコモクラ entries. (docomo cloud)] ウド Cloud menu Display cloud menu. [docomo phonebook] Import/Export P.93 "Contacts" tab Select a Settings International use Set for using docomo phonebook entry to add to setting for...
  • Page 94 Creating a new group in the Profile screen ■ phonebook Share Send a displayed phonebook entry with Bluetooth function, From the Home screen, [ ドコモクラ Email, etc. (docomo cloud)] [docomo ウド Delete Delete a displayed phonebook phonebook] Tap "Group" tab. entry.
  • Page 95 Importing/Exporting phonebook entries You can export/import phonebook entries from/to a microSD card or docomo nano UIM card. This is useful, for example, when you want to move the contact information to another phone. You can also use a synchronization service for ･...

  • Page 96: Mail/Web Browser

    Mail/Web browser docomo mail Message (SMS) Send/receive mails using DOCOMO mail You can send/receive text message to/from a address (@docomo.ne.jp). mobile phone number as a recipient. Pictograms and Deco-mail can be used, and For details of available number of characters automatic reception also is supported.
  • Page 97 When the number of entered Select a sender whose messages ･ characters comes close to a limit, a (SMS) you want to read. number of enterable characters ❖ Information appears on the right of the text box. When you receive a message (SMS), appears on ･...
  • Page 98 Deleting a message (SMS) Changing settings for Messaging (SMS) From the Home screen, [Messaging]. From the Home screen, [Messaging]. Tap a sender/recipient whose messages (SMS) to delete. [Settings]. Touch and hold a message (SMS) to Notification Set notification tone for receiving. delete.

  • Page 99: Email

    * While the silent mode (without vibration) is set, the Configure necessary settings terminal does not vibrate when receiving a message [NEXT]. (SMS). If a screen for selecting type of account ･ appears, tap an email account type and follow the onscreen instructions to set. Email Enter your account name and the You can create a POP3 or IMAP compatible...
  • Page 100 Creating and sending email Receiving and reading email From the Home screen, From the Home screen, [Email]. [Email]. If you have set up more than one email ･ (Compose). account, tap at the upper left of the Enter the email address of screen Tap the email account you recipient.
  • Page 101 Saving attachment file of email Deleting email From the Home screen, From the Home screen, [Email]. [Email]. Tap an email with attached files. Tap an email to delete. When attached file is not loaded, tap ･ [DELETE]. [LOAD]. ❖ Information Tap [SAVE] of file you want to save.
  • Page 102 General Account Change account name. Changing Email account settings name settings Your name Change your name (sender name). From the Home screen, Incoming Specify a username, [Email]. settings password, and other [Settings]. settings for the incoming server. Tap an Email account you want to Outgoing Specify a username, change the settings for.

  • Page 103: Gmail

    The setting items displayed below the account in ･ Sending Gmail Step 3 affect the general settings for the "Email" application. From the Home screen, [Google] [Gmail]. Gmail (Compose). Enter the email address of You can use the email services provided by recipient.

  • Page 104: Early Warning "Area Mail

    Receiving Early Warning "Area Early Warning "Area Mail" Mail" It is a service with which you can receive A notification content screen appears and earthquake early warning, etc. delivered by you are notified by dedicated buzzer the Meteorological Agency. sound or dedicated ringtone and vibration. Area Mail is a free service for which ･...

  • Page 105: Browser

    ❖ Information ❖ Information Up to 50 messages can be saved. If savable amount To set Emergency mode, from the Home screen, ･ ･ of Area Mail exceeds the limit of maximum, the [Disaster Kit] (P.44). oldest one is deleted in order. Deleting Area Mail Browser From the Home screen,...
  • Page 106 Searching text for web page Select a candidate or [ (Go)] on 実行 the software keyboard. From the Home screen, To zoom-in/-out web pages, pinch-out/ ･ [Find on page]. -in or double-tap the screen. To go back to the previous page, tap ･...
  • Page 107 ❖ Information Managing bookmarks and Alternatively, on the web page screen, touch and ･ history hold to check your history. To delete history, touch and hold a history ･ You can check history, save bookmarks, etc. [Remove from history]. To delete all histories, from the Home screen, ･...

  • Page 108: Apps

    Apps dmenu dmarket In dmenu, you can easily access sites dmarket provides a variety of services, recommended by DOCOMO or convenient offering digital content, such as music, applications. videos, and books, and giving you access to a shopping site, travel booking site, and other From the Home screen, [dmenu].
  • Page 109 For details on how to purchase applications, Some applications automatically perform packet ･ ･ communications. Packet communication is kept return your purchases, request a refund, from active unless you disconnect it or the time-out error the Home screen, [Play Store] Flick right occurs.

  • Page 110: Osaifu-Keitai

    For important data, be sure to use a service Osaifu-Keitai with backup service. To use Osaifu-Keitai compatible services that ･ This function allows you to use " おサイフケー utilize data on the docomo nano UIM card, (Osaifu-Keitai compatible タイ対応サービス you need to install and configure the service)"...
  • Page 111 Note that when you do not subscribe sp-mode, ･ Using "Osaifu-Keitai some functions of Osaifu-Keitai compatible service compatible service" may not be available. From the Home screen, Using " かざしてリンク対応サービ [Osaifu-Keitai]. (Kazashite-Link compatible ス When using for the first time, on the ･...
  • Page 112 Notes on holding over the Locking Osaifu-Keitai function device Use "NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock" settings to restrict the use of Osaifu-Keitai function and Please note the following when holding the related services. terminal over an IC card reader or NFC NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock is different from screen ･...
  • Page 113 (iD application) ■ アプリ NFC is an abbreviation for Near Field "iD" refers to electronic money offered by Communication and a short range wireless communication method of international standard docomo. Once you have set up "iD" on your defined by ISO (International Organization for Osaifu-Keitai, you can hover the terminal over Standardization).

  • Page 114: 1Seg

    ToruCa 1Seg ToruCa application allows you to save 1Seg is a terrestrial digital TV broadcasting coupons offered by your favorite shops and service that allows mobile devices to receive other useful information (ToruCa) to your broadcasting data along with images and terminal.
  • Page 115 1Seg antenna cable For viewing "Data broadcasting site", etc., packet communication fees are charged. To watch 1Seg with the terminal, use Some sites require information fees. supplied 1Seg antenna cable SO02. Airwaves Connect connector plug of 1Seg antenna cable SO02 to the headset 1Seg is broadcast service and a different type jack of the terminal.
  • Page 116 Channel selection key Watching 1Seg Touch and hold to search available ･ channels. From the Home screen, [1Seg]. Data broadcasting When using for the first time, make ･ Appeared only in portrait screen. ･ channel settings according to the Data broadcasting remote control Appeared only in portrait screen.
  • Page 117 Exiting 1Seg Reserve Recording/ Reserve recording or Viewing watching programs or On the 1Seg watching screen, display failed reservation list (P.117). TV link Display TV link list screen ❖ Information (P.116). You cannot exit 1Seg even if you tap to return ･...
  • Page 118 Touch and hold an unregistered [YES]. item. If you select a number of remote ･ control which is already assigned to [Area info setting] Select region, another broadcasting station, prefecture and locality. [Overwrite registered channel] [OK]. [YES]. ❖ Information ❖ Information By touching and holding the area registered in Step ･...
  • Page 119 Recording 1Seg Reserving recording/viewing 1Seg program Record images, sound, captions or data broadcasting while displaying. Reserve recording/viewing TV program. From the Home screen, [1Seg]. From the Home screen, [1Seg]. [Reserve Recording/ To quit recording, tap ･ Viewing] ❖ Information [New reservation]. Maximum savable recorded data file size is 2GB, and ･...

  • Page 120: Fm Radio

    FM radio screen ■ FM radio You can listen to the FM radio with the terminal. To use FM radio, use a commercially available earphone set or headphone. They work as antenna. Listening to the FM radio Connect a plug of a commercially available earphone set or Show Favorites headphone to the headset jack of...

  • Page 121: Camera

    About the Copyright and Portrait rights Camera ■ Movies, still images, and sounds recorded on the terminal are prohibited by the copyright law from Take still pictures and record video clips. use without consent of the copyright holders, Shooting is available in the portrait and unless intended for personal use or any other landscape screen.
  • Page 122 Activating the camera Shooting screen and key operation You can activate the camera with the camera key ( ) (Quick launch). Shooting screen ■ Using Quick launch (P.131) ･ Press and hold for over a second. A shooting screen appears. ･...
  • Page 123 Scene selection icons Changing capturing mode When the capturing mode is set to "Superior ･ auto", an icon for scene detected by the camera is Press and hold for over a displayed. second. An icon is displayed when your terminal detects ･...
  • Page 124 AR fun Timeshift burst Shoot still pictures or videos together Select the best shot from continuous with virtual objects to make your shot images before and after pressing the shooting experience more fun. shutter. Multi camera 61 still pictures in total are shot Connect your camera with a friend's to continuously for a second before and shoot multi-view still pictures or videos.
  • Page 125 “Multi camera”. Also, if you are To avoid this, move the camera faster when connecting to a Wi-Fi/NFC-capable camera from shooting. Sony, you can only connect to that camera and your Xperia . Connecting another device or shooting ™...
  • Page 126 Press Shooting still pictures To shoot still pictures using auto-focus ･ function, press halfway and when Shooting with the shutter icon ■ the auto focus frame turns blue and Press and hold for over a you hear a beep, press all the way second.
  • Page 127 Shooting with "Touch capture" Press to start/stop shooting. ■ You can use this feature when the capturing ❖ Information mode is set to "Manual", "4K video", or Recorded videos are automatically saved in the ･ "Timeshift video". Turn "Touch capture" on, internal storage or a microSD card.
  • Page 128 When the capturing mode is set to "Style ･ Changing settings when portrait", "Face in picture", "AR fun", "Multi shooting camera", "AR effect", or "Timeshift burst", images are shot at "2MP" (16:9). Changing settings from the option When the capturing mode is set to ･...
  • Page 129 Focus mode ISO (only for still picture) ■ ■ Set focus controls. Set ISO sensitivity. Single autofocus With ISO sensitivity up, you can shoot ･ The camera automatically focuses on the clear picture reducing blur even in a place center of the shooting screen. where lightning is poor.
  • Page 130 Image stabilizer/SteadyShot Burst with longpress (only for still ■ ■ ™ Set whether to decrease blur by hand shake picture) when shooting. Set whether to shoot continuously by Intelligent active (only for video) touching and holding Shutter icon( ), or Reduce camera shake blurring when pressing and holding for over a...
  • Page 131 Changing settings from the icon on Geotagging ■ Set whether to tag still pictures/videos the screen location information (geotag) for the Tap the icon displayed on the shooting shooting spot. screen to change the setting. When enabled, location information is ･...
  • Page 132 Scene selection Hand-held twilight ■ Select a shooting scene. Suitable shooting Shoot a crisp and clear night scene condition for the selected scene is set. reducing noise. High sensitivity Shoot without the scene set. Shoot brightly without flash even when Soft skin shooting under poor lighting condition.
  • Page 133 Fireworks Using Quick launch Shoot a crisp and clear images of fireworks. Due to long exposure time, be careful not to You can set how the camera behaves when it shake camera. is turned on. To do so, press and hold for over a second, or swipe (or flick) up on Exposure value (EV)/White balance...
  • Page 134 Shooting with Face detection Shooting with Smile Shutter Focus on a face located away from the center. Shoot smile face. When the capturing mode is set to "Superior Press and hold for over a auto", face detection works automatically. second. Press and hold for over a Tap the "...

  • Page 135: Album

    4K video file Album ❖ Information Depending on the number of saved images, it may View/play photos or videos. ･ take some times to load images. To zoom in/out images, pinch out/in on the image ･ Displaying photos/videos list screen. From the Home screen, [Album].
  • Page 136 Photo viewing screen ■ Operating image files Video playback screen (P.136) ･ From the Home screen, [Album] Tap a photo/video. Tap a screen. Upload to online service, send via Bluetooth or mail, copy/move to microSD card. Play slideshows, rotate or make setting, check detailed information about images, or add geotags.

  • Page 137: Youtube

    YouTube Media Player YouTube is a free online video streaming Play back music and videos stored on the service. You can play, search for and upload internal storage or a microSD card using videos. Media Player. A packet communication charge is applied File formats of playable data (P.214) ･...
  • Page 138 ❖ Information Music playback screen ■ You can return to the Home screen to perform ･ another operation while listening to music in the background. To return to the music playback screen, from the Home screen, tap [Media Player], or drag the status bar downwards Tap the name of song that is being played.

  • Page 139: Location Services

    Auto-rotate screen ON/OFF Location services to turn red and disable Auto-rotate ･ screen. Your current location can be positioned using Volume control Alternatively, on the playback screen, press the ･ GPS, Wi-Fi, or mobile network. volume key to adjust the volume. ❖...
  • Page 140 You cannot use the terminal as a navigation Where radio waves are difficult to ･ ■ device for an aircraft, vehicle, and person. receive Note that DOCOMO shall have no liabilities Note that radio waves may not be received whatsoever even if you suffer damage or loss or it may be difficult to receive radio waves while performing a navigation using the in the following conditions, since GPS uses...
  • Page 141 Activating GPS/Location services Finding the current location on the You can position your current location using GPS, Wi-Fi, and information sent from mobile You can detect your current location using network base stations. location information service. To detect current location, enable Location ･...

  • Page 142: Schedule

    Searching for a location Schedule From the Home screen, [Google] [Maps]. Displaying schedule Fill out the search bar. From the Home screen, [ ドコモクラ on the software keyboard. (docomo cloud)] [Schedule]. ウド Tap a destination. When using for the first time, tap [ ･...

  • Page 143: Alarm & Clock

    Setting display conditions in Creating schedule event Schedule From the Home screen, [ ドコモクラ When a search criteria is set, specified data (docomo cloud)] [Schedule]. ウド can be displayed. [Add] Enter an item. From the Home screen, [ ドコモクラ [Save]. (docomo cloud)] [Schedule].
  • Page 144 ❖ Information ❖ Information To delete alarms, in Step 2, tap [Delete alarms] Time display during day-light saving time may differ ･ ･ Mark alarms you want to delete [DELETE] [YES]. from time difference displayed on the screen when * A number of marked alarm is displayed at the right adding a city in Step 2.

  • Page 145: Docomo Backup

    Backing up/Restoring to/from docomo backup Data Storage BOX With docomo backup, you can back up or You can back up/restore call logs, music, etc. restore data to/from " BOX (Data データ保管 to/from Data Storage BOX. Storage BOX)" or "microSD card". Do not remove microSD card during backup ･...
  • Page 146 Restoring Backing up/Restoring to/from From the Home screen, microSD card [docomo backup] [Backup/ Back up or restore data such as phonebook restore to docomo cloud]. entries, docomo mails, images/videos, etc. to [Restore]. an external memory such as microSD card. Tap [Select] on data type to restore Backing up Mark data to restore [Select].
  • Page 147 Restoring Copying phonebook entries registered in Google account to From the Home screen, docomo account [docomo backup] [Backup/ You can copy contacts data registered in restore to microSD]. Google account to docomo account. [Restore]. From the Home screen, Tap [Select] on data type to restore [docomo backup] [Backup/ Mark data to restore...

  • Page 148: Settings

    Settings Wi-Fi Viewing the setting menu Using the Wi-Fi function, you can connect to From the Home screen, an access point for your home, company [Settings]. network or public wireless LAN services to Wireless & networks P.146 use mail and Internet. Device P.156 Reception interference caused by...
  • Page 149 Turning on Wi-Fi Scanning for Wi-Fi networks manually, ･ [Refresh]. From the Home screen, ❖ Information [Settings] [Wi-Fi]. Depending on your environment, the connection ･ or drag it right. speed may be slow, or Wi-Fi may not be available. It may take a few seconds before the ･...
  • Page 150 Adding a Wi-Fi network manually Advanced Network Set whether to notify notification when Wi-Fi open Turn Wi-Fi on beforehand (P.147). ･ network is detected. From the Home screen, Turn Wi-Fi on ･ beforehand (P.147). [Settings] [Wi-Fi]. Scanning Set whether to allow [Add network] Enter a always...
  • Page 151 ❖ Information Advanced Install Install certificates. certificates Wi-Fi function becomes available when you install a ･ compatible application. Wi-Fi Direct P.149 WPS Push P.147 Button Data usage WPS PIN Entry P.147 Enable/disable mobile data communication Auto IP support Switch ON/OFF of Auto or set data usage limit.
  • Page 152 ❖ Information Xperia Connectivity ™ Note that mobile data communication will be ･ disabled when data usage volume reaches to the One-touch setup Set up for using the terminal limit. and Xperia tablet (Android ™ Change the setting value for data usage limit and the ･...
  • Page 153 Windows tethering Display the description about Airplane mode Windows tethering. To connect by Windows In this mode, the functions of using radio tethering, set the following wave transmissions such as calling, accessing beforehand. to the Internet (including sending/receiving Turn on Bluetooth function ･...
  • Page 154 Setting an access point additionally Setting an access point From the Home screen, An access point for connecting to the [Settings] [More] [Mobile Internet (sp-mode) is already registered. You networks] [Access Point Names]. can add or change it if necessary. For details of sp-mode, refer to NTT DOCOMO website.
  • Page 155 When "Install software" screen appears ･ Using tethering function on the terminal, tap [SKIP]. Use tethering function to enable the terminal of "USB tethering" or drag to use as modem to allow USB compatible it right. devices, wireless LAN devices or Bluetooth ❖...
  • Page 156 Setting up a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Setting Bluetooth tethering You can use the terminal as a Wi-Fi access Up to 5 Bluetooth devices can be connected point to connect up to 10 wireless LAN to the Internet. devices to the Internet simultaneously. From the Home screen, From the Home screen, [Settings]...
  • Page 157 ❖ Information Connecting to a VPN (Virtual To edit/delete VPNs, touch and hold a VPN [Edit ･ Private Network) profile]/[Delete profile]. When you reset after VPN has been used, mark "Erase ･ Use Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect internal storage". to the information in a protected local Connecting to a VPN network such as companies, schools or other...

  • Page 158: Device

    Home Device Change the home application for the Personalization P.156 terminal. Call P.87, P.193 If you change the Home application, the lock ･ Home P.156 screen, phonebook application and application for playing videos or music are Display P.156 also changed. Sound &...
  • Page 159 Adjusting the screen brightness Glove mode Increase touch sensitivity to enable touch operation with gloved hand From the Home screen, Touching screen with gloved ･ [Settings] [Display] hand with Glove mode ON, a ring appears where you touch [Brightness level]. on the screen.
  • Page 160 ClearAudio+ The sound setting for Phone ringtone P.159 settings music recommended Increasing ringtone Set whether to have by Sony. It helps your ringtone get optimize the settings gradually louder. for digital signal Notification sound P.159 processing technology with a one-touch...
  • Page 161 ❖ Information ❖ Information For silent mode, see "Setting silent mode" (P.43). To set a ringtone or notification sound other than the ･ ･ ones stored by default, tap Adjusting each sound volume When the Media volume is set to volume 0, ringtone ･...
  • Page 162 Miscellaneous Transfer Transfer data in the Power management data to SD device memory (internal card storage) to the microSD STAMINA mode Restrict functions in sleep mode card. for specified applications to Remote Set to handle files on a reduce battery consumption. shares remote server such as Low battery mode Set time before going into sleep...
  • Page 163 Deleting an application Apps Before deleting application data, back up ･ Manage and delete installed applications, contents that you want to save including data display memory usage condition, etc. or saved in the application. change the settings. From the Home screen, [Settings] [Apps].

  • Page 164: Personal

    [DISABLE] Read the notes and tap Personal [OK]. ❖ Information docomo service/cloud P.162 When you disabled an application, some other ･ Location P.163 applications linked to the disabled application may P.164 Security not be operated correctly. Enable the disabled application again to operate them correctly. Accounts P.168 Language &...
  • Page 165 Send device error Set for sending error information Location information to the server managed by DOCOMO. From the Home screen, Remote Set for using the service by [Settings] [Location]. Initialization remote operations such as or drag it right. Service initializing data etc. in the terminal.
  • Page 166 Unknown sources Set whether to permit installing Security before downloading unknown sources application. Some Screen lock P.167 applications may be of unknown origin. Maker pattern Set whether to show pattern To protect the terminal and visible when entering pattern. personal data, only download Automatically Set time from when the screen applications from trusted...
  • Page 167 ❖ Information If you forget your security codes, you must ･ bring your official identification (such as It takes time to encrypt the terminal. Start with the ･ battery fully charged. And, keep charging while driver's license), the terminal, and encrypting.
  • Page 168 PIN code Personal Unblocking Key (PUK code) ■ ■ You can set up a security code called a PIN The PUK code is an 8-digit number for code for your docomo nano UIM card. The canceling the locked PIN code. The PUK code is set to "0000"...
  • Page 169 Changing the PIN code Tap a unlock method to set. When you tap [PIN], follow the ･ You can change only when you activate the ･ onscreen instructions to enter 4 - 16 SIM card lock. digit numbers. This "PIN" code is From the Home screen, different from one to be set on a [Settings]...
  • Page 170 Setting other account Accounts From the Home screen, Manage (add or delete) online service [Settings] [Accounts] [Add accounts or synchronize contacts, calendar, account]. etc. saved in online services with the terminal. Tap an account type. After this step, follow the onscreen Auto-sync data (P.169) ･...
  • Page 171 Configuring sync settings for your Language & input accounts Language Change phone language. To sync automatically ■ Current Keyboard Select a keyboard. Synchronize information of online service Xperia Chinese P.70 with the terminal. You can display and edit ™ keyboard information on the terminal or a PC.
  • Page 172 Setting voice input Setting Text-to-speech output From the Home screen, From the Home screen, [Settings] [Language & [Settings] [Language & input] [Voice input]. input] [Text-to-speech output]. for "Enhanced Google services" Google Text- Set language for text-to speech and to-speech audio synthesis engine to read out or "Basic Google recognition".

  • Page 173: System

    Resetting the terminal System Resetting the terminal deletes all data, including downloaded applications and Date & time P.171 accounts, and resets the terminal back to the P.172 Accessibility initial (default) state. Printing P.172 Make sure to back up important data you ･...
  • Page 174 Color correction Color is corrected when Accessibility distinguishing red from green is difficult. Captions Set whether to display captions *1 It may not work correctly. or set language, font size, etc. *2 When the terminal goes into sleep mode during a for captions.
  • Page 175 About phone Software Update P.208 Status Check own phone number, battery status, remaining battery, battery performance, etc. Legal information Check open source license or Google terms of use, etc. Usage info settings Set whether to send usage information for the terminal.

  • Page 176: File Management

    Stores still pictures/videos shot by compatible device. Inserting a microSDXC Camera. card into a non-microSDXC-compatible DeviceConfig Used by SONY configuration tool. device may damage or destroy data saved on Download Stores downloaded data through the microSDXC card. Do not insert one.
  • Page 177 Inserting microSD card Close the microSD card slot cover and press part firmly to check Opening or closing the microUSB jack/ ･ that no gap exists between the microSD card slot cover (P.25) terminal and the cover. Open the microUSB jack/microSD card slot cover and check the orientation of the microSD card, then slowly insert it straight until...

  • Page 178: File Operation

    Open the microUSB jack/microSD File operation slot cover and push microSD card to the end until it clicks. Then Use "File Commander" application to operate remove microSD card slowly. various data saved in the internal storage or appears on the status bar. ･...
  • Page 179 Moving/Copying folder or file Searching for data Folders or files can be copied/moved From the Home screen, [File between the internal storage and the Commander]. microSD card. Flick right from the left edge of the From the Home screen, [File screen [Global search] Enter a...

  • Page 180: Data Communication

    Within approximately 10 meters, turn off ･ Data communication Bluetooth function either the Bluetooth device or the wireless LAN device. Bluetooth function is a technology which enables to connect with Bluetooth device Making the terminal detectable such as PC, handsfree headset wirelessly. The terminal does not communicate ･...
  • Page 181 Making pair setting for the Connecting the terminal with terminal and Bluetooth device Bluetooth device To connect the terminal and Bluetooth From the Home screen, device, pair them first. [Settings] [Bluetooth]. Once paired, the setting with the Bluetooth ･ Tap the name of Bluetooth device device is saved.

  • Page 182: Nfc Communication

    Sending/Receiving data via NFC communication Bluetooth function You can send/receive data to/from a device Turn on Bluetooth function in advance, then with NFC such as a mobile phone. pair with Bluetooth devices. Sending data via Bluetooth function [Bluetooth] from the sharing menu of each application.
  • Page 183 When pointing marks to each other, ･ Sending/Receiving data by sending/receiving may fail. In such case, one-touch function operate again to send/receive. The terminal does not communicate with all ･ If you use the Android Beam with an Android NFC devices. device with NFC, simple operations allow you For notes when holding over the other ･...
  • Page 184 Receiving data Perform data sending operation on a sender's terminal. Face the marks on the terminal and the receiver’s terminal each other. When you receive data, appears on ･ the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards Tap [Beam complete] to launch the application associated with the received data.

  • Page 185: External Device Connection

    Charging starts when the terminal is ･ External device connection Connecting to PC connected to a PC. Connect the terminal to a PC using Connect a PC to exchange data between the a microUSB cable (P.38). internal storage or the microSD card and a When you connect microUSB cable for ･...
  • Page 186 ❖ Information Disconnect the microUSB cable. From the Home screen, [Settings] [Xperia ･ ™ Connectivity] [USB Connectivity] to check Connecting the terminal to a PC connection mode and change the following settings. on a Wi-Fi network Install software Set whether to display the The terminal can be automatically connected software installation wizard when connected to a PC.
  • Page 187 Connecting the terminal to a PC Connect the terminal to a PC using a microUSB cable. within the Wi-Fi network When "Install software" screen appears ･ From the Home screen, on the terminal, tap [SKIP] or [CANCEL]. [Settings] [Xperia ™ Open "...

  • Page 188: Connecting Dlna Device

    On the Media server settings Connecting DLNA device screen of the terminal, tap the pending DLNA device Set the Using Wi-Fi function, you can share media access level. files with other client (DLNA : Digital Living The DLNA device is registered. ･...
  • Page 189 Playing a media file in the terminal with a DLNA device You can play a media file in the terminal with a DLNA device using Throw function. From the Home screen, [Music]/ [Album]. To play a file in "Video", from the Home ･...

  • Page 190: International Roaming

    International roaming Overview of International Available overseas service roaming (WORLD WING) Main With the international roaming (WORLD communication 3G 850 (GPRS) services WING), you can use the terminal without Phone × ○ ○ ○ changing phone number or mail address in Message (SMS) the service area of the overseas network ○...

  • Page 191: Before Using Overseas

    Advance preparation Before using overseas Network service settings Before leaving Japan If you subscribe to network services, you can use network services such as Voice Mail To use the terminal overseas, check the Service, Call Forwarding Service, Caller ID following in Japan. Display Request Service, etc., even overseas.
  • Page 192 ❖ Information Settings for overseas use If you cannot search networks, disable mobile data ･ communication (P.149) and then search again. Setting data roaming If you set a network manually, the terminal is not ･ reconnected to another network automatically even To perform packet communication overseas, if you move out of the network area.

  • Page 193: Making/Receiving A Call In The Country You Stay

    Correction of the time/time differences may ･ Making/Receiving a call in not be performed correctly depending on the the country you stay network of overseas network operator. In that case, set time zone manually. When you arrive overseas and turn on the Timing of correction varies by the overseas ･...
  • Page 194 Dial + (touch and hold [0]) Enter Enter a phone number. Country code, Area code (City To make a call to land-line phone, enter ･ code), a phone number in the the area code (city code) + other party's order. phone number.

  • Page 195: International Roaming Settings

    ❖ Information International roaming When you received a call during the international ･ settings roaming, regardless of which country the call is from, it is forwarded internationally from Japan. A caller is charged for a call fee to Japan, and the receiver is Make settings for using international charged for a reception fee.
  • Page 196 [Call settings] [Roaming Setting International dialing settings]. assist [Network service] Select a target From the Home screen, service. [Call settings] [Roaming Remote Set whether to start Remote settings]. operation operation. (charged) [International dial assist]. Caller ID Set whether to start Caller ID display request request service.

  • Page 197: After Returning To Japan

    After returning to Japan When you return to Japan, the terminal is connected to DOCOMO network automatically. If connection is failed, perform the following operations. Set "Preferred network type" to "LTE ･ (preferred)/3G/GSM" (P.190). Set "Search mode" to "Automatic" in "Service ･...

  • Page 198: Appendix/Index

    Charging ■ Appendix/Index Troubleshooting Cannot charge (The notification LED does not turn on, or the icon does not indicate charging status.) Troubleshooting Check if the adapter's power plug or ･ First, check if the software update is necessary ･ cigarette lighter plug is correctly inserted for the terminal.
  • Page 199 The notification LED blinks in red and the If the operation time becomes too short terminal cannot be operated. with fully charged state, contact "Repairs" When the battery level is low, charge the on the last page (in Japanese only) or a ･...
  • Page 200 The clock is not on time. * Some widgets that you created may be The clock time may become wrong when removed. ･ the power is turned on for a long time. * Safe mode is not a normal booting state. Check if "Automatic date &...
  • Page 201 Cannot call (Even when moving, does Display ■ not disappear, or although radio waves The display is dim. are enough, making/receiving calls is Check if Sleep is set in short time period. ･ → unavailable.) P.157 Turn the power OFF and ON, or remove Check if the brightness of screen is ･...
  • Page 202 Mail Osaifu-Keitai ■ ■ Mail is not received automatically. Osaifu-Keitai function is unavailable. Check if you set "Check frequency" in When activating Omakase Lock, Osaifu- ･ ･ Keitai functions are unavailable regardless Email account settings to "Manual". → P.100 of the NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock settings. Check if NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock setting is ･...
  • Page 203 Cannot perform data communication Data management ■ overseas. Data transfer is not performed. Check if USB hub is used. If you use USB ･ Turn on "Data roaming". P.190 ･ → The terminal suddenly became hub, operations may not be performed unavailable while using overseas.
  • Page 204 Calls cannot be made from the terminal Error messages connecting to external device such as car navigation or handsfree device. No service  ● If calls are made several times when the ･ The terminal is out of service area, or the ･...

  • Page 205: あんしん遠隔サポート (Anshin Enkaku Support)

    All calls are restricted by access control.  ● (Anshin あんしん遠隔サポート Appears when normal/emergency voice Enkaku Support) call service is hard to receive because communication lines are busy. By sharing screens of your terminal with NTT Restricted access changed  ● DOCOMO, you can receive technical support Appears when the voice service or data to make settings, use applications, or connect service is not received.

  • Page 206: Warranty And After Sales Services

    From the Home screen, 遠隔サ Warranty and After Sales (Enkaku support)]. ポート Services When you use for the first time, agree to ･ " アプリケーション・プライバシーポリ (Application privacy policy" and " シー Warranty (License ソフトウェア使用許諾書 Agreement)". Make sure that the warranty is received with ･...
  • Page 207 * Data such as phonebook entries can be Within the warranty period ■ backed up by using docomo cloud. We repair the terminal free of charge ･ based on the terms documented in the warranty. After Sales Services When requesting a repair, make sure to ･...
  • Page 208 Precautions The terminal has been repaired by a repair ･ office other than the DOCOMO specified Never modify the terminal or accessories.  ● one. Doing so may result in fire, injuries or ･ * Even if repair is possible, it will be done at the malfunctions.
  • Page 209 Precautions on memory dial Note that the settings and other  ● information may be reset (cleared) as a (Phonebook function) and result of malfunction, repair or other downloaded data handling. In this case, make the settings Note that data you created or data you again.

  • Page 210: Software Update

    Notes Software Update When the software is updated, restoring the ･ previous software is not possible. Software Update When performing update, the private ･ information concerning the terminal (model, Software update is a function to connect to serial number, etc.) is automatically sent to the the network to check if software update is server of DOCOMO.
  • Page 211 If the update failed and all operations become ･ Updating software disabled, please contact a DOCOMO- specified repair office. When an update is needed to the terminal, Messages (SMS) sent while updating are ･ update file is downloaded and the stored in the SMS center.
  • Page 212 Changing reserved time for the Select a upgrading method. ■ "Perform now (only via Wi-Fi)" : Immediately ･ installation download the update file via Wi-Fi connection. You can change the reserved time. "Perform at scheduled time (via Wi-Fi/Xi)" ･ Perform installation immediately ･...

  • Page 213: Connecting To A Pc To Upgrade

    Updating applications Connecting to a PC to upgrade After the update is done, check if updates for applications are available. Without updating Install a software for "Software update" applications, operations may become beforehand. unstable or functions may not work properly. For methods of software installation, refer to Be sure to update to the latest version.

  • Page 214: Main Specification

    Charging time AC Adapter 05 : (alone) Main specification Approx. 155 min., (for Desktop Holder SO26 The terminal ■ combination use) Approx. 155 min. Product name SO-04G DC Adapter 04 : Approx. Size Approx. 128mm (H) 165 min. approx. 66mm (W) Continuous 1Seg Approx.
  • Page 215 Zoom Camera : Wireless LAN Compliant with (Still picture) Max. approx. IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac 8.0x (31 levels), (Video) (Corresponding Max. approx. 8.0x (31 frequency band to levels) IEEE802.11n : 2.4GHz/ 5GHz) Front camera : ― Still picture recording Camera : Bluetooth Version size 5248 3936 (20.7MP 4:3) Radio power power class 1...
  • Page 216 Continuous stand-by time is an estimate of Desktop Holder SO26 ･ ■ the stand-by time when radio signal Input power 5.0V DC/9.0V DC 1.8A reception is normal. Stationary continuous Output 5.0V DC/9.0V DC 1.8A stand-by time is the estimated average power operation time when radio signal reception is 1Seg antenna cable SO02...
  • Page 217 File format (document) Time length of shooting video ■ ■ The terminal supports files of the following (Estimation) versions/extensions. Savable time of Per video : Up to approx. 73 recording to the min. Type Version/Extension internal storage In total : Up to approx. 73 Microsoft Microsoft Word 97 - 2010/.doc, .docx, min.
  • Page 218 Portuguese (Portugal)/Romanian/Albanian/ Language Slovak/Slovene/Serbian/Finnish/Swedish/ Tagalog/Vietnamese/Turkish/Greek/ Display language ■ Bulgar/Kazakh/Macedonian/Russian/ Japanese/Indonesian/Malay/Sundanese/ Armenian/Ukrainian/Marathi/Hindu/ Bosnian/Catalan/Czech/Danish/German Bengalee (Bangladesh)/Bengalee (India)/ (Germany)/German (Liechtenstein)/ Tamil/Telugu/Kannada/Malayalam/Thai/ German (Austria)/German (Switzerland)/ Korean/Chinese (Traditional)/Chinese Esthonian/English (Australia)/English (Simplified)/Chinese (Hong Kong)/ (Canada)/English (Hong Kong)/English Azerbaijani/Belarusan/Kartuli/Tatar (India)/English (Ireland)/English (Jamaica)/ English (New Zealand)/English Text language (Character entry) ■...

  • Page 219: Certificate And Compliance

    Certificate and compliance Specific Absorption Rate of Mobile Phone, etc. You can check details of certificate and compliance mark specific to the terminal Mobile phone: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/ (including certificate number/compliance 1800/1900 & UMTS/HSPA B1/5/6/19 & LTE B1/ number). 3/17/19/21/28 From the Home screen, [Settings].
  • Page 220 1.5 cm away from product/sar/ your body by using such as a carrying case or Sony Mobile Communications, Inc. Website: a wearable accessory without including any http://www.sonymobile.co.jp/product/SAR/ metals. This mobile phone satisfies the (in Japanese only)
  • Page 221 power level in all used frequency bands. Radio Wave Exposure and While there may be differences between the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) SAR levels of various phone models, they are Information all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves. For more Important Information United States information on SAR, please refer to the important information chapter in the User...
  • Page 222 ** Before a phone model is available for sale This paragraph is only applicable to authorities and customers in the United States. to the public in the US, it must be tested and certified by the Federal Communications Europe Commission (FCC) that it does not exceed the This mobile phone model SO-04G has been limit established by the government- designed to comply with applicable safety...
  • Page 223 The highest SAR value for this model phone Do not expose to liquid or moisture or ･ when tested by Sony for use at the ear is 1.10 excess humidity. W/kg (10g). In the case where the phone is For optimum performance, the ･...
  • Page 224 Caution: Cracked or broken displays may ･ product is fully charged. Use of charging create sharp edges or splinters that could devices that are not Sony Mobile be harmful upon contact. Communications Inc. branded may pose Do not use the Bluetooth Headset in ･...
  • Page 225 Bluetooth Replace the battery only with another Sony handsfree will not affect the electronic Mobile Communications Inc. battery that systems in the vehicle. Full attention should...
  • Page 226 ■ Some products provide GPS/Location Use of antenna devices not marketed by based functions. Location determining Sony Mobile Communications Inc. could functionality is provided "As is" and "With all damage the phone, reduce performance, faults". Sony Mobile Communications Inc. and produce SAR levels above the does not make any representation or established limits.
  • Page 227 While the device does employ security on the body. For body-worn operation, this measures to resist such efforts, Sony Mobile phone has been tested and meets the FCC Communications Inc. does not warrant or RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 228 Accessories Disposing of the battery ■ ■ Use only Sony Mobile Communications Inc. Check local regulations or call a Sony branded original accessories and certified Mobile Communications Inc. Contact service partners. Sony Mobile Center for information. Never use municipal Communications Inc. does not test third- waste.
  • Page 229 Do not press or bend the end of the ･ recovered. Sony Mobile Communications memory card adapter with excessive Inc. does not warrant against recovery of force. information and does not assume Do not let dirt, dust, or foreign objects get ･...
  • Page 230 Declaration of Conformity for Any change or modification not expressly SO-04G approved by Sony may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 231: End User Licence Agreement

    Sony Mobile and its third party suppliers and End User Licence licensors retain all rights, title and interest in Agreement and to the Software. To the extent that the Software contains Software delivered with this device and its material or code of a third party, such third media is owned by Sony Mobile parties shall be beneficiaries of these terms.

  • Page 232: Export Controls And Regulations

    Export Controls and Intellectual Property Right Regulations About the Copyright and Portrait This product and its accessories may be rights covered and controlled by Japans export Copyrighted contents you recorded or control regulations ("Foreign Exchange and obtained from sites or Internet home pages Foreign Trade Law"...
  • Page 233 ･ SmartAR ® is an augmented reality technology ･ 2015 All Rights Reserved. developed by Sony Corporation and it is a "Wi-Fi" is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi ･ registered trademark or trademark in Japan Alliance. and other countries. Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wi-Fi Protected Setup ･...
  • Page 234 Networks, Inc. "Microsoft Excel", "Microsoft PowerPoint", FeliCa is a contactless IC card technology ･ "Windows Media", "PlayReady" and "Microsoft developed by Sony Corporation. Exchange ActiveSync" are trademarks or is a trademark or registered trademark of ･ registered trademarks of Microsoft NFC Forum, Inc.
  • Page 235 unprotected content or content protected by ANT and ANT+ are trademarks or registered ･ other content access technologies. Content trademarks of ANT Wireless. owners may require you to upgrade Using your device as a fitness hub with ･ PlayReady to access their content. If you ANT+ ™...

  • Page 236: Sim Unlock

    SIM unlock This terminal supports SIM unlock. If you release SIM lock, you can use SIM by a carrier other than NTT DOCOMO. Available services and functions may be ･ limited. DOCOMO is not liable to any failures or malfunctions. For details of SIM unlock procedure, refer to ･...

  • Page 237: Index

    Index Application screen Adding ････････････････････････････ About phone ････････････････････････ docomo LIVE UX ･････････････････････ Access point Folder ･････････････････････････････ Initializing ･････････････････････････ Rearranging ････････････････････････ Setting ････････････････････････････ Recommends ･･･････････････････････ Accessibility ･････････････････････････ Switching ･･････････････････････････ Account Xperia Home ････････････････････････ Removing ･････････････････････････ Apps Accounts ････････････････････････････ Managing ･････････････････････････ Adjusting sound volume ･･･････････････...
  • Page 238 Brightness level ･･････････････････････ Capturing mode ････････････････････ Browser Creative effect ･････････････････････････････ ･･････････････････････ Adding tab ････････････････････････ Evernote ･･････････････････････････ Bookmark ･････････････････････････ Face detection ･････････････････････ History Face in picture ････････････････････････････ ･････････････････････ Link Key operation ･･････････････････････････････ ･･････････････････････ Searching text ･･････････････････････ Manual ･･･････････････････････････ Settings ･･･････････････････････････ Multi camera ･･･････････････････････...
  • Page 239 Displaying information ･･････････････ Getting direction ･･･････････････････ Early Warning "Area Mail" ･･･････････････ Search ････････････････････････････ Earpiece volume ･･･････････････････････ Street View ････････････････････････ e-books Reader by Sony ･････････････････ Google Settings ･･･････････････････････ Email ････････････････････････････････ Google Voice Search ････････････････････ Deleting ･･･････････････････････････ Google voice typing ････････････････････ Forwarding ･････････････････････････...
  • Page 240 Hangouts ････････････････････････････ Making a call in the country you stay ･･･ Home International keyboard (Xperia keyboard) ･･･････････････････････････････ ･･ Home application International roaming service ･･･････････ docomo ････････････････････････････ Switching ･･････････････････････････ Xperia ･････････････････････････････ Key icons ･････････････････････････････ Home screen ･･････････････････････････ Keypad ･･････････････････････････････ Adding (docomo LIVE UX) ･････････････...
  • Page 241 Moji-Henshu ･･････････････････････････ Movie Creator ･････････････････････････ PC Companion ･･･････････････････････ Multi-tap input ････････････････････････ Personal ････････････････････････････ Music ････････････････････････････････ Personal Unblocking Key (PUK code) ･････ My Magazine ･････････････････････････ Personalization ･･･････････････････････ My phone number Phone About phone ･･････････････････････ Audio output ･･･････････････････････ My profile Speaker ････････････････････････････ Editing ･････････････････････････････...
  • Page 242 Play Store ･･･････････････････････････ Screen lock ･･････････････････････････ Deleting Canceling ･･････････････････････････ ･･････････････････････････ Installing ･･････････････････････････ Setting ････････････････････････････ Playing video ････････････････････････ Searching ････････････････････････････ PlayStation Second call settings ･･･････････････････････････ ････････････････････ Portrait view Security ･･････････････････････････ ･････････････････････････････ Power management ･･･････････････････ Security code Preferred network type ････････････････ Network security code ･･･････････････...
  • Page 243 Storage Settings ･･･････････････････････････ USB connection ･･････････････････････ Structure ･･････････････････････････ USB Storage ･････････････････････････ System ･･････････････････････････････ Vibration Take screenshot ･･･････････････････････ Silent mode ･････････････････････････ Task manager ･････････････････････････ ･･･････････････････････････････ Tethering ････････････････････････････ Video call ･････････････････････････････ Bluetooth tethering ･････････････････ Answer without video ････････････････ USB tethering ･･････････････････････ Declining a call ･･････････････････････...
  • Page 244 Xperia Chinese keyboard ････････････････ Xperia Connectivity ･･･････････････････ Xperia Japanese keyboard ･･･････････････ Online help ･････････････････････････ Xperia Lounge Japan ･･･････････････････ YouTube ････････････････････････････ Numerics 1Seg ･･･････････････････････････････ Program guide ･････････････････････ Recording ･････････････････････････ Reserve Recording ･･････････････････ Reserve Viewing ････････････････････ Settings ･･･････････････････････････ TV link ････････････････････････････ Watching 1Seg ･････････････････････...
  • Page 245 Make various applications, check your subscription, and more online The terminal: dmenu ⇒ " (Customer support)" ⇒ " (docomo online procedures)" お客様サポート ドコモオンライン手続き PC: My docomo (https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/mydocomo/ ) ⇒ 住所や契約内容の変更手続きがしたい (I want to change my address or subscription)(in Japanese only) * There are cases where the site may not be available due to system maintenance, etc.
  • Page 246 *Items to be collected: mobile phones, PHS, battery packs, chargers, desktop holders (regardless of brands and Li-ion 00 manufacturers) Sales: NTT DOCOMO, INC. Manufacturer: Sony Mobile Communications, Inc. 15.5 (1st Edition) 1295-7527.1...

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