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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 14.10...
  • Page 2 Operations and settings of each function are explained. It can be downloaded from NTT DOCOMO Thank you for your purchase of "SO-01G". website. For proper use of the SO-01G, read this manual https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/support/ carefully before and while you use the SO-01G. trouble/manual/download/index.html * You can download the latest information of "...
  • Page 3 In this manual, the easier procedure is described for ･ the functions and settings which have multiple operating procedures. Please note that "SO-01G" is called "the terminal" in ･ this manual. In this manual, explanations for "docomo" as Home ･...

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    (Quick Start Guide) (In ･ クイックスタートガイド Supplied accessories Japanese only) SO-01G (with warranty) ･ SO-01G ･ のご利用にあたっての注意事項 安全上／取り扱い上のご注意 (Notes on usage Safety/Handling precautions) (In Japanese only) Desktop Holder SO23 (with warranty) ･ TV/Mobacas antenna cable SO02 ･ For optional accessories compatible with the terminal (optional) , refer to NTT DOCOMO website.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Supplied accessories....2 Checking Home application information....76 ■ About using the terminal ... . 5 ■...
  • Page 6 docomo backup ..............144 Appendix/Index ... .199 Settings ....148 Troubleshooting..............199 (Anshin Remote 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 If available memory in the microSD card or ･ ･ communication for synchronizing data, the terminal is low, running applications may checking the latest software version, and not operate correctly. In that case, delete the maintaining a connection with the server, and saved data.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    The terminal supports only sp-mode, mopera ･ Safety Precautions (Always U and Business mopera Internet. Other follow these directions) providers are not supported. To use tethering, subscription of sp-mode is ･ For safe and proper use of the terminal, please ■...

  • Page 10: Directions

    1. Handling the terminal, adapter, The following symbols indicate specific ■ directions. desktop holder, docomo nano UIM card, and TV/Mobacas antenna Indicates prohibited actions. cable (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 come into the charging jack or microUSB 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 or microSD card slot 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 5. Handling the terminal near card electronic medical equipment CAUTION WARNING Be careful of the cut surface when handling If you use an implantable cardiac pacemaker a docomo nano UIM card. or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, keep the terminal 15 cm or more away from Failure to do so may cause injury.
  • Page 18 6. Material list Surface Part Material treatment Surface Desktop holder PC resin ― Part Material treatment (attachment) Exterior case (4 corners) PA resin ― Desktop holder (magnet Neodymium Nickel Exterior case (strap hole) PA resin (with connector) plating ― glass) Desktop holder (contacts, Brass Gold...

  • Page 19: Handling Precautions

    If the jack is soiled, connection gets worse and it Common precautions ■ may cause power to be turned off or insufficient SO-01G is waterproof/dustproof; ･ battery charge, so clean the jack with a dry however, do not allow water or dust to cotton swab etc.
  • Page 20 Do not use the terminal in extremely hot Do not leave the camera under direct ･ ･ or cold places. sunlight. Use the terminal where the temperature ranges If you do so, some of the elements may melt or become faded. between 5 and 40 (limited to the temporary...
  • Page 21 The operating time of the internal When you use the power outlet with a ･ ･ battery varies depending on the mechanism to prevent the plug from operating environment and the being removed, follow the instructions degradation level of the internal on the outlet's user's manual.
  • Page 22 Be sure to install the supplied Take an expended docomo nano UIM ･ ･ attachment to the desktop holder for card to a sales outlet such as docomo charging. The terminal cannot be Shop for proper disposal in order to charged on the desktop holder without protect the environment.
  • Page 23 Frequency band - Before using this equipment, confirm that ･ "another station" is not being operated nearby. The frequency band used by the terminal's - In the event of the terminal causing harmful Bluetooth/wireless LAN function is written as radio wave interference with "another station", follows: promptly change the operating frequency or stop radio wave emission by turning off the...
  • Page 24 - If there are multiple wireless LAN access points 5GHz device cautions ･ nearby and the same channel is used, search The terminal can use 3 frequency bands of may not work correctly. 5.2GHz band (W52), 5.3GHz band (W53), 5.6 GHz 2.4GHz device cautions ･...

  • Page 25: Waterproofness/Dustproofness

    *2 IPX8 means that a phone keeps functioning invalid, as it is a violation of the Radio Law and Telecommunications Business Act. after SO-01G is slowly submerged to depth Be careful when using the terminal ･ of 1.5m in static tap water at room while driving.
  • Page 26 - Do not immerse the terminal into a bathtub. waterproofness/dustproofness Also, do not use the terminal in hot water. of SO-01G Doing so may cause malfunction. If you should fall the terminal into the bathtub, You can talk without an umbrella in the rain ･...
  • Page 27 Opening the microUSB jack cover and ■ To ensure waterproofness/ docomo nano UIM card/microSD card dustproofness slot cover Open the covers with your fingertip by the To avoid water ingress, be sure to observe the grooves. following points. Do not throw any liquid other than room ･...
  • Page 28 Bring the terminal to applied to your skin directly from a faucet or a sales outlet such as a DOCOMO-specified repair shower). SO-01G provides IPX5 office. waterproofness, but doing so may cause malfunction.
  • Page 29 Do not put the terminal in hot water, use it in Do not connect TV/Mobacas antenna cable, ･ ･ a sauna or apply hot airflow (from a hair dryer earphones, etc. with the terminal wet with etc.) to it. water. Doing so may cause malfunction. Do not move the terminal in water or slam the ･...
  • Page 30 Swing the terminal about 10 times against a dry, Notes on charging clean cloth etc. to wipe off any water remaining in the earpiece/speaker, microphone/speaker, second Check the following before and after microphone, headset jack, power/screen lock key, charging. volume/zoom key, camera key, contacts for the Check if the terminal is not wet.

  • Page 31: Before Using The Terminal

    Part names and functions Notification LED FOMA/Xi antenna section Proximity sensor : Detect the face to get close microUSB jack during a call and turn on or off the touch screen to Contacts for Desktop holder prevent misoperation, or help auto brightness Strap hole control.

  • Page 32: Docomo Nano Uim Card

    ❖ Note Security codes of the docomo nano ■ UIM card Do not put a sticker etc. on the proximity sensor. ･ The docomo nano UIM card has a security The back cover cannot be removed. Attempting to ･ remove the back cover with excessive force may code called a PIN code.
  • Page 33 Set docomo nano UIM card into Close the docomo nano UIM card the tray with IC facing up ( ), then cover, firmly press parts and insert the tray with the card and make sure that there are no gaps press it all the way into the between the terminal and cover.

  • Page 34: 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.31). slot cover, then hook your fingertip on the projection part of the tray to pull the tray straight Charging...
  • Page 35 Life of the internal battery Before charging The internal battery is a consumable part. It is recommended to use the AC Adapter 04/ ･ ･ Each time the internal battery is recharged, 05 (optional) for charging. For details on the the battery usage time per one charge AC Adapter 04/05, see the AC Adapter 04/05 gradually decreases.
  • Page 36 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 SO23 When the terminal and the desktop ･ and AC Adapter 05 (optional) for charging, do holder are correctly connected, the the following procedures.
  • Page 37 Attaching/Removing the ❖ Note attachment You cannot charge the battery by connecting the ･ desktop holder to a PC. Attachment 45A Check the connecting direction to connect correctly. ･ Wrong connection may cause damage. Attachment 45A is attached to the desktop holder by ･...
  • Page 38 Open the microUSB jack cover and Charging with a PC insert the microUSB plug of the AC adapter horizontally into the When using Micro USB Cable 01 (optional) for microUSB jack of the terminal with charging, do the following procedures. the engraved side (B) facing up.

  • Page 39: Turning Power On/Off

    When a screen for new hardware ･ Turning power on/off detection etc. appears on the PC, select " (Cancel)". キャンセル Turning power on When the charging is complete, remove the USB plug of the Press and hold for over a microUSB cable from the USB port second.
  • Page 40 ❖ Information Canceling the screen lock is pressed to turn the power on when the ･ battery level is low, the notification LED flashes in red The lock screen appears when turning the 3 times, or an icon appears indicating that the power on or the sleep mode is canceled by battery level is low.

  • Page 41: Initial Settings

    Flick the screen to the right in a ･ - Set your Google account to set up to 5 widgets. - Join the world of Sony (Connect to ❖ Information Sony Entertainment Network) To delete a widget, on the lock screen, touch and ･...

  • Page 42: Basic Operations

    - Select whether to install all Basic operations applications now or later * It does not appear if docomo apps password is not set. Using the touch screen [Start using]. The operation guide of the Home ･ Precautions on using touch screen screen appears.
  • Page 43 Operations on the touch screen Pinch ■ Touch the screen with two fingers and ■ widen (pinch-out) or narrow (pinch-in) the Touch an item such as icon or menu with fingers' distance. On some screens, pinch- your finger lightly and release it. out to zoom in and pinch-in to zoom out.
  • 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 x y r automatically according to the terminal Back Go back to the previous screen. Or orientation. close a dialog box, an option Drag the status bar downwards.
  • Page 45 Setting silent mode Capturing a still image or video displayed on the screen Press and hold for over a second. You can capture what is displayed on the screen. (Take screenshot/Record screen) : Mute (Ringtone 0) Capturing a still image (Take : Vibrate screenshot) : Cancel silent mode...
  • 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 Connecting to Bluetooth device Notification icon Airplane mode activated The main notification icons displayed on the Silent mode (vibration) ON status bar are as follows. Silent mode (mute) ON Speakerphone ON New email message Microphone put on mute New Gmail message Alarm is set New message (SMS) NFC Reader/Writer, P2P function ON...
  • Page 49 NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock set on the terminal and Connecting to a VPN docomo nano UIM card The terminal set as media server/connection NFC/Osaifu-Keitai lock set on the terminal or request notification received docomo nano UIM card Error message/caution message Omakase Lock set on the terminal and docomo nano UIM card Omakase Lock set on the terminal or docomo Problem with sync...

  • Page 50: Notification Panel

    Wi-Fi hotspot Enable/disable Wi-Fi tethering Notification panel function. Location Enable/disable location information. When notification icons appear on the status Auto rotate Set whether to switch portrait/ bar, you can open the Notification panel to landscape view automatically check the notifications, activate according to the terminal corresponding application, etc.

  • Page 51: Home Screen

    ❖ Information Home screen To change the initial home screen for operations, ･ switch the home screen you want to change to, You can switch the Home screen of the touch and hold the area of the Home screen where terminal to "docomo LIVE UX", "Xperia ™...
  • Page 52 Adding a widget to the Home screen Adding a shortcut to the Home screen Widget is an application which can be added to the Home screen to use. Use a widget to You can add shortcuts of application, start an application easily. bookmark, etc.
  • Page 53 Adding folders on the Home screen Tap any of [Album]/[Live Wallpapers]/[Photos]/an image. You can put applications, shortcuts, etc. When you tap [Album], select an ･ added to the Home screen into a folder to image [Crop photo]/[Crop picture] manage them. [Always]/[Just once] Adjust cropping From the Home screen, touch and...
  • Page 54 Media Walkman P.55 Simple Home screen Album P.134 Set Simple Home to use Home screen and P.56 Movies setting menu limited to basic functions. P.114 FM radio P.120 From the Home screen, [Settings] [Home] [Simple YouTube P.136 Home] [OK]. NOTTV P.109 Camera P.121...
  • Page 55 Using Settings Saving contacts ■ Save phone numbers and mail addresses to On the Simple Home screen, "Contacts" beforehand. [Settings]. On the Simple Home screen, tap My profile Check your own phone any of [Speed dial 1]/[Speed dial number and mail 2]/[Speed dial 3] [OK].
  • Page 56 Saving applications in My Select Sound Silent/Vibrate Set silent mode. mode If frequently used applications, etc are saved Ringtone Set ringtone. in the "My Select" folder, the applications can Vibrate on Set whether to vibrate easily be activated the terminal for some touch On the Simple Home screen, [My operations such as...

  • Page 57: Xperia ™ Application Screen

    ❖ Information Xperia Application ™ On the leftmost application screen, flick to the right ･ screen the screen (except for the left edge) to open the optional menu. The application screen displayed when "Home" is set to "Xperia Home" in the initial ™...
  • Page 58 The folder contains the " Reader by 電子書籍 with someone else. Sony (e-books Reader by Sony)", "TV SideView", "Video Unlimited", "News from Socialife", and Lifelog An application for recording the usage history "What's New" applications.
  • Page 59 P.63 → YouTube can directly start a function you want to use Play back videos in the world or upload from the explanation (in Japanese only). * See "About manuals of SO-01G" in recorded videos. P.136 → Drive "Introduction". View/edit files stored in Google Drive.
  • Page 60 dmenu NOTTV An application shortcut for "dmenu". In Watch Mobacas. You can enjoy programs/ "dmenu", you can easily find contents you used contents broadcasted by "NOTTV" etc. P.109 → in i-mode and joyful and convenient contents (Photo collection) フォトコレクション A service for backing up photos or videos up to for smartphones.
  • Page 61 Activating two or more applications may increase ･ BOX (Data Storage Box) データ保管 battery consumption and the operation time may An application for using Data Storage Box. Data become short. For this reason, it is recommended to Storage Box is a service which allows you to end applications when not used.
  • Page 62 ❖ Information Uninstalling an application To move an icon to a folder, on the application ･ screen, touch and hold an icon you want to Before uninstalling application, back up ･ move Drag it over a folder. contents related to the application that you To take out an application icon from a folder, tap the ･...

  • Page 63: Task Manager

    Small apps Task manager You can use a small app (application You can check the recently-used applications displayed in a small window) such as Browser and end them. You can activate a small app while using another application. (application displayed in a small window) Applications downloaded from Google Play which can be used while using another or widgets can be added to small apps.

  • Page 64: Switching Home Application

    Adding small apps Switching Home application Small apps list appears. ･ In the terminal, you can switch the Home Touch and hold a small app or screen between "docomo" or "Xperia ". ™ widget to add Drag it to the small apps bar (Favorites).

  • Page 65: Searching Information In The Terminal And Web

    Using Google Voice Search Searching information in Enter a search word by voice. the terminal and web From the Home screen, of the pages Google Search widget. Enter a word in the search box to browse the Speak a search word to the information in the terminal or on the microphone.

  • Page 66: Character Entry

    On the character entry screen, Character entry of the quick tool bar. If the quick tool bar does not appear, ･ Enter characters using the software keyboard (for character mode of which appears when you tap the character "Alphabet" and "Numeric", tap input box in a mail, phonebook, etc.
  • Page 67 Software keyboard Switching software keyboard or changing the settings For Xperia Japanese keyboard, the ™ following software keyboard can be used. Display the tool list to switch between Character input method (P.66) ･ software keyboard and handwriting/voice input, use plug-in applications (extensions), Keypad Keyboard with the same key or change the settings.
  • Page 68 Google voice Switch to Google voice typing. typing Download Download plug-in applications (extensions) from website. Contact Picker P.69 Handwriting input Quick tool bar Character input method Display shortcuts of frequently-used functions. Tap to display the tool list (P.65). When you tap a key on the software keyboard, candidates list for the entered Show/hide the quick tool bar.
  • Page 69 For Handwriting input, the following operations are ･ Move the cursor to the right. available. When there is an unfixed character string with the - When entering 2 or more characters and tapping cursor at the right end, tap to enter the same the icon at the upper left, appears.
  • Page 70 Multi-tap input ■ Editing text Tap the same key continuously to enter the assigned character. On the character entry screen, double-tap To enter a character assigned to the same character you want to edit so that text edit key, wait for changing color of tapped key menu appears at the top of the screen.
  • Page 71 Quoting contacts My Words If contacts are registered to the Contacts, you Register words to My Words beforehand to can use "Contact Picker 2.3" to enter contact display the words as the preferred candidates information when entering characters. when entering characters. On the character entry screen, On the character entry screen, of the quick tool bar.

  • Page 72: Setting Character Entry

    Setting character entry For each input method, you can make settings related to character entry. From the Home screen, [Settings] [Language & input]. of "Xperia Chinese ™ keyboard"/"Xperia keyboard"/ ™ "Google voice typing"/"Moji- Henshu"/"Xperia Japanese ™ keyboard". Tap an item displayed on the screen to ･...

  • 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.163). From the Home screen, touch and hold an icon you want to move. Changing Kisekae Drag it anywhere.

  • Page 75: Application Screen

    Tap a wallpaper you want to Application screen change. Tap [See more wallpapers] to select ･ From the Home screen, from "Album", "Photos", "Live Flick the Home screen downwards to ･ Wallpapers", or "Xperia wallpapers". ™ display the application screen. [For all screens]/[Just for this screen] [OK].
  • Page 76 Moving application in the Customizing the application application icon list screen On the application screen, touch Moving/Adding an application or and hold an icon to move. widget to the Home screen Drag it anywhere. On the application screen, touch and hold an icon you want to add Installing "Recommends"...

  • Page 77: Backing Up And Restoring The Home Screen

    Restoring the Home screen Backing up and restoring the Home screen On the Home screen, [Layout backup and You can use docomo LIVE UX data backed up Restore]. on the docomo cloud to restore the layout of [Restore the latest backed up applications, widgets, and other items on the data]/[Restore from backup data Home screen.

  • Page 78: Using My Magazine

    Delete backup Delete your backup information Setting a category data from the server. From the Home screen, Open source View open source licenses. licenses [Display category Terms of use View the terms of use. setting]. Help View the operation guide. Mark the category you want to About View the application's version and...

  • Page 79: Phone

    - "Network mode" in "Mobile networks" is set to Phone Making/Receiving a call "LTE(preferred)/3G/GSM" or "LTE/3G" (P.193), and "Network mode" is set to "VoLTE/3G" (P.86). On a video call, both speakers can see each other ･ Making a call/video call while talking.
  • Page 80 ❖ Note ❖ Information This terminal supports "Emergency call location If docomo nano UIM card is not inserted to the ･ ･ information". If you use the terminal to place a call to terminal, emergency calls (110, 119, 118) cannot be emergency numbers such as 110, 119, or 118, the made in Japan.
  • Page 81 When the call is finished, [End call]. When "Auto conversion" in ･ International dial assist is marked Using a wait (;) ■ (P.197), the international dial assist Sending is automatically on standby when screen appears when sending. Tap [Call the call is made and a confirmation screen original] or [Call].
  • Page 82 Putting a call on hold Muting the ringtone for an incoming call If you are not available to answer a call, you can put the call on hold. While receiving a call, press the Drag upwards when volume key or receiving a voice call.

  • Page 83: Operations During A Call

    Tap a message to send. Screen displayed during a video call ■ Tap [Write new message] to create and While on a video call, you will see the other ･ send a message. party's image in a parent window, and your image in a child window, with the operation ❖...
  • Page 84 ❖ Information Switching to video call : Switch from a voice call to a video call. If you switch to a different screen, such as the Home ･ When you tap this icon, the other party will see a ･ screen, while talking on the phone, making a call, or message asking for permission to switch to a putting a call on hold, the status bar will change...

  • Page 85: 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 86 Deleting a call history Answering Machine From the Home screen, When Answering Machine is set, the "Recent calls" tab Touch and answering message is played when you hold an incoming/outgoing cannot answer an incoming call and message history you want to delete. from the caller can be recorded even if you [Delete from call log] [OK].

  • Page 87: Call Settings

    ❖ Information Network Caller ID Request number notification service display for calls without phone If there is a recorded message, is displayed in the ･ request number with guidance. status bar. Drag the status bar downwards service [Answering Machine] to display the [Messages] screen, where you can check the recorded message.
  • Page 88 Vibrate when ringing Set whether to sound Contact docomo Make a call to General ringtone and vibrate the Inquiries, inquiries for terminal when there is an damage, theft or loss incoming call. overseas or damage overseas. Dial pad touch tones Set whether to emit dialpad operation sound.

  • Page 89: 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 90 Making a call using the phonebook Index character area Tap index character to display phonebook entries ･ allocated to the index character. From the Home screen, Index [docomo phonebook] "Contacts" Display the index character to search entries in ･ Select a phonebook entry the order of Japanese syllabary, alphabet, etc.
  • Page 91 On the Profile screen, tap About Display version etc. of docomo phonebook. ❖ Information Profile screen ■ To display phonebook entries added to Favorites, on ･ the phonebook list screen, tap "Group" tab Share Send a displayed phonebook [Favorites]. entry with Bluetooth function, Email, etc.
  • Page 92 Creating a new group in the Importing/Exporting phonebook phonebook entries From the Home screen, You can export/import phonebook entries [docomo phonebook] from/to a microSD card or docomo nano UIM "Group" tab. card. This is useful, for example, when you [Add group]. want to move the contact information to another phone.

  • Page 93: 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 94 ❖ Information ❖ Information You can change default messaging application to When you receive a message (SMS), appears on ･ ･ Hangouts. the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards to From the Home screen, [Settings] [More...] read the received message (SMS). [Default SMS app] [Hangouts].
  • Page 95 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 96: Email

    Set check frequency Mark Email required items [Next]. If a screen for selecting type of account ･ You can create a POP3 or IMAP compatible appears, tap an email account type and email account provided by general ISP follow the onscreen instructions to set. (provider), or an Exchange ActiveSync Enter account name and name account to send or receive email.
  • Page 97 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, [Inbox] Tap the email Enter the email address of account you want to use for incoming recipient.
  • Page 98 Setting preview of Inbox Replying/Forwarding email From the Home screen, From the Home screen, [Email]. [Email]. [Settings] [Sprit view]. Tap an email to reply or Mark a screen to preview. forward Tap [Reply]/[Reply all]/ [Forward]. [OK]. When you tap [Forward], enter an email ･...
  • Page 99 GENERAL Account name Change account name. Changing Email account SETTINGS Your name Change your name settings (sender name). Incoming Specify a username, From the Home screen, settings password, and other [Email]. settings for the incoming [Settings]. server. Outgoing Specify a username, Tap an Email account you want to settings password, and other...

  • Page 100: 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 Set a Google account. You can use Gmail to recipient.

  • Page 101: 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 102: Browser

    ❖ Information ❖ Information If savable amount of Area Mail exceeds the limit of To set Emergency mode, from the Home screen, ･ ･ maximum, the oldest one is deleted in order. [Disaster kit] (P.44). Deleting Area Mail Browser From the Home screen, [Disaster kit].
  • Page 103 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 104 Checking history Managing bookmarks and history From the Home screen, [Bookmarks] "History" You can check history, save bookmarks, etc. tab. Bookmarking a web page Tap the date of viewing, such as [Today] and [Yesterday], or [Most From the Home screen, visited].

  • Page 105: Apps

    Apps dmenu dmarket In dmenu, you can easily access sites There are various products such as music, e- recommended by DOCOMO or convenient books, etc. applications. From the Home screen, [dmarket]. From the Home screen, [dmenu]. When using for the first time, confirm ･...
  • Page 106 Installing applications Deleting application From the Home screen, [Play From the Home screen, [Play Store]. Store]. Search applications Tap an Flick right from the left edge of the application you want to install. screen [My apps]. Check the displayed contents carefully ･...

  • Page 107: Osaifu-Keitai

    The data in the IC card or the docomo nano ･ Osaifu-Keitai UIM card may be lost or altered because of the malfunction of the terminal (when we This function allows you to use " おサイフケー repair your terminal etc., as we cannot repair it (Osaifu-Keitai compatible タイ対応サービス...
  • Page 108 Using "Osaifu-Keitai Using " かざしてリンク対応サービ compatible service" (Kazashite-Link compatible ス service)" From the Home screen, [Osaifu-Keitai]. From the Home screen, When using for the first time, on the ･ [Settings] [More...]. initial setup screen, mark "Agree to the [NFC/Osaifu-Keitai settings] Mark Osaifu-Keitai Usage Regulations"...
  • Page 109 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 110 ToruCa ■ NFC is an abbreviation for Near Field ToruCa application allows you to save Communication and a short range wireless communication method of international standard coupons offered by your favorite shops and defined by ISO (International Organization for other useful information (ToruCa) to your Standardization).

  • Page 111: Mobacas

    You may not be able to obtain ToruCa with an IC card Using Shift Time mode or recording requires ･ ･ reader, if you do not make initial setting for Osaifu- memory in the internal storage or microSD Keitai. card. Using a Class 4 or higher microSD card is recommended (Storage can be selected).
  • Page 112 TV/Mobacas antenna cable Watching Mobacas To watch Mobacas with the terminal, use From the Home screen, [NOTTV]. supplied TV/Mobacas antenna cable SO02. When using for the first time, initial ･ Connect connector plug of TV/ settings are executed. Confirm the Mobacas antenna cable SO02 to application license agreement and tap [ the headset jack of the terminal.
  • Page 113 Tap a program/content you want Searching for a program/ to reserve. content (Reserve)] 予約する 回のみ予約す Searching from program table (Real (Reserve only once)]/[ る シリーズ予 (Reserve in series)]. 約する Time) When a message appears, follow the ･ From the Home screen, [NOTTV]. onscreen instructions.
  • Page 114 Data may be complemented automatically using ･ Setting Mobacas packet communication when contents are not completely received because of the reception status You can set for view, audio, content of broadcast wave etc. ( (Auto 自動補完 reception, etc. complement)). You can disable the auto complement. ･...
  • Page 115 Set whether to display Set whether to prevent ステータス 放送中番組の表 詳細設定 重複録画防止 information of (Advanced) (Prevent from recording the (Status (Show バー 示 bar) program on programs on the air on duplicative same contents for the status bar. schedule by series/ the air) recording) keyword.
  • Page 116 Using Full seg/1Seg Enable/disable display 詳細設定 データ放送表示 (Advanced) (Display data of data broadcasting. Full seg and 1Seg are services provided by TV broadcasting) broadcasting enterprises (stations), etc. A Refresh shift time 再読込 communication fee for receiving video (Reloading) display. picture and sound is not required. Contact Convert character 文字コード変換...
  • Page 117 Airwaves Watching TV Full seg and 1Seg are broadcast services and From the Home screen, [TV]. a different type of radio waves (airwaves) When using for the first time, make ･ from that of FOMA service is received. channel settings according to the Therefore, regardless of whether you are in or onscreen instructions (P.117).
  • Page 118 Reception signal level To watch data broadcasting, call charge or packet ･ Record icon communication charge is not required. If you use Channel selection key additional services of data broadcasting, etc. via Touch and hold to search available packet communication, packet communication ･...
  • Page 119 Saving channels in the current Recorded program list Display recorded program location list (P.119). Reserve Recording/ Reserve recording or Available channels vary depending on the watching programs or Viewing area (broadcasting service area) you are display failed reservation using in. list (P.119).
  • Page 120 Tap a broadcasting station to Select a TV link. change the remote control When selecting a link content or HTML ･ number Touch and hold an content, tap [Yes]. image. ❖ Information Touch and hold a number of Some TV links have period of validity. Out of date TV ･...
  • Page 121 Playing a recorded program ❖ Information Alternatively, tap [From Program guide] in Step 4, you ･ From the Home screen, [TV]. can reserve recording/watching. Recording 1Seg is supported. ･ [Recorded program list]. Tap a program you want to play. Using program guide ❖...

  • Page 122: 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 123: 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 124 Display area for status icons Activating the camera Icons of set items such as Self-timer, Geotagging, ･ etc. are displayed. You can activate the camera with the camera Thumbnail key ( ) (Quick launch). Tap to open viewing/playback screen for still ･...
  • Page 125 Face in picture Changing capturing mode Shoot still pictures or videos together with your face using the main and front Press and hold for over a cameras. second. 4K video Tap the capturing mode Shoot high-resolution 4K videos. icon Select capturing mode. Timeshift video Superior auto Select best movement part from a video...
  • Page 126 Wi-Fi/NFC-capable camera from screen after shooting is used as cover Sony, you can only connect to that camera and your image displayed in "Album" application. Xperia . Connecting another device or shooting ™...
  • Page 127 If shooting angle does not reach the required ･ Shooting still pictures value for Sweep Panorama within a certain period of time, the part which was not taken Shooting with the shutter icon ■ is recorded in gray. Press and hold for over a To avoid this, move the camera faster when second.
  • Page 128 Shooting with the camera key ■ Recording videos Press and hold for over a Shooting with the start/stop icon ■ second. Press and hold for over a Press second. To shoot still pictures using auto-focus ･ function, press halfway and when to start/stop shooting.
  • Page 129 Shooting with the camera key ■ Changing settings when You can use this key when the capturing shooting mode is set to "Manual", "4K video", "Timeshift video", "Live on YouTube", or Changing settings from the option "Social live by Bambuser". menu Press and hold for over a...
  • Page 130 When the capturing mode is set to Focus mode ･ ■ "Sound Photo", images are shot at "8MP" Set focus controls. (16:9). Single autofocus When the capturing mode is set to "AR The camera automatically focuses on the ･ fun", "Multi camera", "Face in picture", "AR center of the shooting screen.
  • Page 131 ISO (only for still picture) Image stabilizer/SteadyShot ■ ■ ™ Set ISO sensitivity. Set whether to decrease blur by hand shake With ISO sensitivity up, you can shoot when shooting. ･ clear picture reducing blur even in a place Intelligent active (only when shooting where lightning is poor.
  • Page 132 When the capturing mode is set to Touch capture ■ "Superior auto" using main camera, select Set whether to shoot by taping the "High speed" or "Standard", depending on shooting screen. how fast your subject is moving. Use Volume key as ■...
  • Page 133 Changing settings from the icon on Scene selection ■ Select a shooting scene. Suitable shooting the screen condition for the selected scene is set. Tap the icon displayed on the shooting screen to change the setting. Shoot without the scene set. The displayed icons vary depending on the ･...
  • Page 134 Hand-held twilight Fireworks Shoot a crisp and clear night scene Shoot a crisp and clear images of fireworks. reducing noise. Due to long exposure time, be careful not to shake camera. High sensitivity Shoot brightly without flash even when Exposure value (EV)/White balance ■...
  • Page 135 Using Quick launch Shooting with Face detection Set operation when activating Camera by Focus on a face located away from the center. pressing and holding for over a second, When the capturing mode is set to "Superior or touching and holding on the lock auto", face detection works automatically.

  • Page 136: Album

    Shooting with Smile Shutter Album Shoot smile face. View/play photos or videos. Press and hold for over a second. Displaying photos/videos " " tab/" " tab [Smile From the Home screen, [Album]. Shutter]/[Smile Shutter (video)]. A list of images are displayed in ･...
  • Page 137 Timeshift video Photo viewing screen ■ Files saved containing slow-motion videos are ･ Video playback screen (P.138) ･ marked with Burst with longpress files 4K video ❖ Information Depending on the number of saved images, it may ･ take some times to load images. To zoom in/out images, pinch out/in on the image ･...

  • Page 138: Youtube

    Operating image files YouTube From the Home screen, YouTube is a free online video streaming [Album] Tap a photo/video. service. You can play, search for and upload videos. Tap a screen. A packet communication charge is applied ･ Upload to online service, send via Bluetooth or when downloading or uploading video mail, copy/move to microSD card.

  • Page 139: Media Player

    Music playback screen ■ Media Player Play back music and videos stored on the internal storage or a microSD card using Media Player. File formats of playable data (P.221) ･ ❖ Information For details on Media Player, from the Home screen, ･...
  • Page 140 ❖ Information Auto-rotate screen ON/OFF to turn red and disable Auto-rotate ･ You can return to the Home screen to perform ･ screen. another operation while listening to music in the Volume control background. To return to the music playback screen, Alternatively, on the playback screen, press the ･...

  • Page 141: Location Services

    You cannot use the terminal as a navigation ･ Location services device for an aircraft, vehicle, and person. Note that DOCOMO shall have no liabilities Your current location can be positioned using whatsoever even if you suffer damage or loss GPS, Wi-Fi, or mobile network.
  • Page 142 Activating GPS/Location services Where radio waves are difficult to ■ receive You can position your current location using Note that radio waves may not be received GPS, Wi-Fi, and information sent from mobile or it may be difficult to receive radio waves network base stations.
  • Page 143 Finding the current location on the Searching for a location From the Home screen, You can detect your current location using [Google] [Maps]. location information service. Fill out the search bar. To detect current location, enable Location ･ (P.140) beforehand. on the software keyboard.

  • Page 144: Schedule

    Creating schedule event Schedule From the Home screen, [Schedule]. Displaying schedule [Add] Enter an item. From the Home screen, [Schedule]. [Save]. When using for the first time, tap [ ･ 同意 ❖ Information (Agree)] on the する 「スケジュール＆メ When an alarm of event is set, appears on the ･...

  • Page 145: Alarm & Clock

    Setting display conditions in ❖ Information Schedule To delete alarms, in Step 2, tap [Delete ･ alarms] Mark alarms you want to delete [Delete] When a search criteria is set, specified data [Yes]. can be displayed. * A number of marked alarm is displayed at the right side of "Delete".

  • Page 146: Docomo Backup

    ❖ Information docomo backup Time display during day-light saving time may differ ･ from time difference displayed on the screen when With docomo backup, you can back up or adding a city in Step 2. restore data to/from " BOX (Data データ保管...
  • Page 147 Note that use of Periodical backup may cause high ･ Backing up/Restoring to/from packet communication charge. Data Storage BOX Restoring You can back up/restore call logs, music, etc. From the Home screen, to/from Data Storage BOX. [docomo backup] [Backup/ Backing up restore to docomo cloud].
  • Page 148 Restoring Backing up/Restoring to/from microSD card From the Home screen, [docomo backup] [Backup/ Back up or restore data such as phonebook restore to microSD]. entries, docomo mails, images/videos, etc. to [Restore]. an external memory such as microSD card. Tap [Select] on data type to Backing up restore Mark data to restore...
  • Page 149 Copying phonebook entries registered in Google account to docomo account You can copy contacts data registered in Google account to docomo account. From the Home screen, [docomo backup] [Backup/ restore to microSD]. [Phonebook account copy]. [Select] on Google account contacts you want to copy [Overwrite]/[Add].

  • Page 150: 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.148 use mail and Internet. DEVICE P.158 Reception interference caused by...
  • Page 151 Turning on Wi-Fi Scanning for Wi-Fi networks manually, ･ [Scan]. From the Home screen, ❖ Information [Settings] Tap or drag right Depending on your environment, the connection ･ of Wi-Fi. speed may be slow, or Wi-Fi may not be available. It may take a few seconds before the ･...
  • Page 152 Adding a Wi-Fi network manually Advanced Network Set whether to notify notification when Wi-Fi open Turn Wi-Fi on beforehand (P.149). ･ network is detected. Turn Wi-Fi on From the Home screen, ･ beforehand (P.149). [Settings] [Wi-Fi]. Keep Wi-Fi on Set to disable the Wi- Enter a network SSID of the during sleep Fi function when the...
  • Page 153 ❖ Information Advanced Wi-Fi Set whether to control optimization the battery power Wi-Fi function becomes available when you install a ･ consumption when compatible application. Wi-Fi is on. Auto IP support Enable/disable Auto IP Data usage function. Passpoint Set whether to Enable/disable mobile data communication connect to available or set data usage limit.
  • Page 154 ❖ 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 155 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 156 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 using mopera U, Business mopera Internet add the access point manually.
  • Page 157 Setting USB tethering sp-mode From the Home screen, sp-mode is ISP for NTT DOCOMO [Settings] [More...] smartphone. In addition to accessing [Tethering & portable hotspot]. Internet, you can use the mail service using the same address as i-mode mail Connect the terminal to the PC with a USB compatible PC with (@docomo.ne.jp), etc.
  • Page 158 Setting Wi-Fi tethering Tap "Security" setting item Tap a security type of the Wi-Fi access From the Home screen, point you want to set. [Settings] [More...] Enter a password of the Wi-Fi [Tethering & portable hotspot]. access point to set as required. [Portable Wi-Fi hotspot].
  • Page 159 ❖ Information Connecting to a VPN (Virtual To edit/delete VPNs, touch and hold a VPN [Edit ･ Private Network) profile]/[Delete profile]. Use Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect Connecting to a VPN to the information in a protected local network such as companies, schools or other From the Home screen, facilities from outside.

  • Page 160: Device

    Clear viewed Set whether to remove DEVICE notifications notification icon from the status bar when the Notification panel is opened. Personalization P.158 Manage Select an application to display Home P.158 notifications notifications in the Notification Call P.85, P.196 panel. Sound P.159 Status bar icons Select a status icon for displaying...
  • Page 161 Phone ringtone P.160 Sound Increasing ringtone Set whether to have your ringtone get Audio ClearAudio+ The sound setting for gradually louder. settings music recommended by Vibrate when ringing Set whether to vibrate Sonny. It helps optimize the terminal when the settings for digital receiving a call.
  • Page 162 Adjusting each sound volume Display Adjust volumes for playing media, ringtone, notification sounds and alarms. Image Set the screen to display photos enhancement and videos vividly and at high From the Home screen, resolution. Note that the image [Settings] [Sound] quality of still images can only be [Volumes].
  • Page 163 [Done]. Font size Set font size. Tap to wake up Set whether to turn on the ❖ Information backlight by double-tapping the In Step 2, [Default values] [Done] to reset back ･ screen when the backlight is to the default setting. turned off.
  • Page 164 EXTERNAL Total space Check available Power management USB STORAGE memory space of USB storage. STAMINA mode Restrict functions in sleep mode Unmount Cancel connection of for specified applications to USB storage USB storage to reduce battery consumption. remove it safely. Low battery mode Set time before going into sleep Mount USB Have USB storage...
  • Page 165 From the Home screen, Apps [Settings] [Apps]. Manage and delete installed applications, Tap an application to delete. display memory usage condition, etc. or [Uninstall] [OK]. change the settings. ❖ Information Managing applications Some applications pre-installed cannot be deleted ･ (uninstalled). For some applications which cannot be From the Home screen, uninstalled, disabling is possible (P.163).

  • Page 166: Personal

    ❖ Information PERSONAL When you disabled an application, some other ･ applications linked to the disabled application may not be operated correctly. Enable the disabled docomo service/cloud P.164 application again to operate them correctly. Location P.165 Security P.165 Resetting application Language &...
  • Page 167 Send device error Set for sending error information Security information to the server managed by DOCOMO. Screen lock P.168 Remote Set for using the service by Unlock Set the distance at which you Initialization remote operations such as can release the Bluetooth lock. sensitivity Service initializing data etc.
  • Page 168 ❖ Information Device Set whether to enable device administrators administrating function. It takes time to encrypt the terminal. Start encryption ･ while charging the terminal with the battery fully- Unknown sources Set whether to permit installing charged and continue to charge until the encryption before downloading unknown is complete.
  • Page 169 If you forget your security codes, you must PIN code ･ ■ bring your official identification (such as You can set up a security code called a PIN driver's license), the terminal, and code for your docomo nano UIM card. The docomo nano UIM card with you to the code is set to "0000"...
  • Page 170 Changing the PIN code Personal Unblocking Key (PUK code) ■ The PUK code is an 8-digit number for You can change only when you activate the ･ canceling the locked PIN code. The PUK SIM card lock. code cannot be changed by yourself. From the Home screen, If you failed to enter PUK code 10 times ･...
  • Page 171 Tap a unlock method to set. To turn off the screen lock ■ When you tap [PIN], follow the ･ From the Home screen, onscreen instructions to enter 4 - 16 [Settings] [Security] digit numbers. This "PIN" code is [Screen lock] Enter the current different from one to be set on a unlock pattern/PIN/password...
  • Page 172 If you choose the wrong language and cannot read ･ Listen to an Playback sample of audio synthesis. the menu texts, see the FAQ of the following website. example http://www.sonymobile.co.jp/so-01g/faq.html Display languages supporting text- Default language to-speech. status * Japanese is not supported.

  • Page 173: Accounts

    P.171 Factory data reset from Sony Select. [Erase everything]. Resetting the terminal Resetting the terminal deletes all data, including downloaded applications and ACCOUNTS accounts, and resets the terminal back to the initial (default) state.
  • Page 174 Setting Google account Setting other account You can set a Google account on your From the Home screen, terminal and use Google services such as [Settings] [Add account]. Gmail, Google Play, etc. Tap an account type. You can set multiple Google accounts on the After this step, follow the onscreen ･...

  • Page 175: System

    Configuring sync settings for your SYSTEM accounts To sync automatically ■ P.173 Date & time Synchronize information of online service P.174 Accessibility with the terminal. You can display and edit Printing P.174 information on the terminal or a PC. About phone P.175 Setting Auto-sync data, communication ･...
  • Page 176 ❖ Information Accessibility TalkBack Touch exploration ･ Enabling TalkBack activates Touch exploration. TalkBack Set user support service Touch exploration is a function that reads or displays (TalkBack). an explanation for the item you tapped. Set whether to display captions Captions When touch exploration feature is enabled, you can ･...
  • Page 177 About phone Software Update P.211 Upgrade Android P.215 software Application update Download new applications or update applications. Status Check own phone number, battery status, remaining battery, battery performance, etc. Legal information Check open source license or Google terms of use, etc.

  • Page 178: File Management

    DCIM Stores still pictures/videos shot by Camera. compatible device. Inserting a microSDXC card into a non-microSDXC-compatible DeviceConfig Used for SONY configuration tool. device may damage or destroy data saved on Download Stores downloaded data through Browser. the microSDXC card. Do not insert one.
  • Page 179 The terminal supports microSD cards of up to Close microSD card slot cover and ･ Class 10 and UHS speed class 1. Note that the press part firmly to check that speed class indicates performance of no gap exists between the microSD cards and all the functions may not terminal and the cover.

  • Page 180: File Operation

    Removing microSD card File operation Make sure to unmount microSD card (make reading/writing unavailable) before Use "File Commander" application to operate removing. various data saved in the internal storage or Opening/closing microSD card slot cover ･ the microSD card. (P.25) From the Home screen, [File From the Home screen,...
  • Page 181 Moving/Copying folder or file Folders or files can be copied/moved between the internal storage and the microSD card. From the Home screen, [File Commander]. Select an item Tap a folder as required. Mark a folder or file you want to move/copy.

  • Page 182: 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 183 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] [Search Once paired, the setting with the Bluetooth for devices]. ･...

  • Page 184: 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 185 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 186 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 187: External Device Connection

    Connect the terminal to a PC using External device connection Connecting to PC a microUSB cable (P.36). When you connect microUSB cable for ･ Connect a PC to exchange data between the the first time, the driver software for the internal storage or the microSD card and a terminal is installed to a PC.
  • Page 188 When the terminal is connected to a PC with "Media ･ Connecting the terminal to a PC transfer mode (MTP)" set in "USB connection mode", accessing to the microSD card from the terminal is on a Wi-Fi network unavailable. Therefore, functions using the microSD The terminal can be automatically connected card in the applications such as "Camera", "Album", etc.

  • Page 189: Connecting Dlna Device

    [Connect]. Open " (Computer)" コンピュータ window on the PC Right-click the The terminal and the PC are connected ･ terminal icon displayed as a in "Media transfer mode (MTP)" on a Wi- Fi network, and you can exchange data portable device "...
  • Page 190 of Share media or drag Playing media files in the DLNA it to the right. device with the terminal appears on the status bar. ･ Tap [Change server name] to rename ･ Play media files in the DLNA device on the the terminal (media server) displayed terminal.

  • Page 191: Connecting To Other Devices

    The terminal does not support resolution 720 576p ･ Connecting to other (50Hz) for MHL output to TV. You can operate the TV Launcher screen or the ･ devices Home screen using a TV remote control if connecting the following devices. Some applications can be operated with a TV remote control.

  • Page 192: 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 193: Checking Before Overseas Use

    Advance preparation Checking before overseas Network service settings If you subscribe to network services, you can Before leaving Japan use network services such as Voice Mail Service, Call Forwarding Service, Caller ID To use the terminal overseas, check the Display Request Service, etc., even overseas. following in Japan.
  • Page 194 Setting a network operator After arriving overseas From the Settings screen, When you arrive overseas and turn on the [Settings] [More...] [Mobile terminal, an available network is networks] [Service providers]. automatically set. If a note appears, tap [OK]. ･ Connectivity [Search mode] [Manual].
  • Page 195 Setting network mode Date & time settings When "Automatic date & time", "Automatic From the Settings screen, time zone" in "Date & time" are marked, the [Settings] [More...] [Mobile date, time and time differences of the networks] [Network Mode]. terminal clock are corrected by receiving the Tap any of [LTE (preferred)/3G/ information related to time and time GSM]/[LTE/3G]/[3G/GSM]/[3G...

  • Page 196: Making/Receiving A Call In The Country You Stay

    Dial + (touch and hold [0]) Enter Making/Receiving a call in Country code, Area code (City the country you stay code), a phone number in the order. When you arrive overseas and turn on the If the area code begins with "0", omit "0". ･...
  • Page 197 Making a call within the Receiving a call in the country country you stay you stay You can make a call by entering the phone You can receive a call using the international number of the other party's land-line phone roaming service.

  • Page 198: International Roaming Settings

    Having someone make a call from ■ International roaming other than Japan to the country you settings stay You have to receive a call through Japan no Make settings for using international matter where you are; therefore, the other roaming or international calls. party needs to enter the international call For some overseas network operators, ･...
  • Page 199 [Call settings] [Roaming Setting International dialing settings]. assist [Network service] Select a target From the Home screen, service. [Call settings] [Roaming Set whether to start Remote Remote operation settings]. (charged) operation. Caller ID request Set whether to start Caller ID [International dial assist].

  • Page 200: 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 "Network mode" to "LTE (preferred)/3G/ ･ GSM" (P.193). Set "Search mode" to "Automatic" in "Service ･...

  • Page 201: 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 202 The notification LED blinks in red and the The internal battery is a consumable part. ･ terminal cannot be operated. Each time it is charged, time available with When the battery level is low, charge the each charging reduces. ･ If the operation time becomes too short battery.
  • Page 203 The screen reacts slowly when you tap or To boot the terminal in safe mode, press press keys. and hold for over a second with the When large amount of data is saved in the terminal OFF until XPERIA logo appears, ･...
  • Page 204 Phone call Due to the crossing of radio waves, at the ■ ･ Cannot make a call even if you tap crowded public places, calls/mails are crossed and the connection status may Check if you activate Airplane mode. ･ → P.153 not be good.
  • Page 205 Sound Photo or video shot with flash is whitish. ■ During a voice call, the distant party's If there is your finger or cover around the ･ voice is hard to listen to or too loud. camera lens, flash light may reflect and Check if the listening volume is changed.
  • Page 206 Cannot use the terminal overseas (when Cannot receive calls overseas. is displayed) Is "Restricting incoming calls" set to ･ Check if you are out of the international ･ "Activate restriction"? P.196 → roaming service area or in an area with No caller ID is notified/a notified caller ID poor signal strength.
  • Page 207 Bluetooth function Map/GPS ■ ■ The terminal cannot be connected to a Cannot set AUTO-GPS service Bluetooth communication device/A information. Check if the battery level is low and AUTO- Bluetooth communication device cannot ･ be found from the terminal. GPS function stops. Make Bluetooth communication device If AUTO-GPS stops due to "Low-power ･...
  • Page 208 Calls are restricted by access control  ● Error messages Appears when normal/emergency voice call service is hard to receive because No service  ● communication lines are busy. The terminal is out of service area, or the ･ Restricted access changed  ●...

  • Page 209: あんしん遠隔サポート (Anshin Remote Support)

    From the Home screen, 遠隔サ (Anshin あんしん遠隔サポート (Remote support)]. ポート Remote Support) When you use for the first time, agree to ･ " (License ソフトウェア使用許諾書 By sharing screens of your terminal with NTT Agreement)". DOCOMO, you can receive technical support (Go to 遠隔サポートの接続画面に進む...

  • Page 210: Warranty And After Sales Services

    After Sales Services Warranty and After Sales Services If you have problems with the terminal Warranty Before asking repair, see "Troubleshooting" (P.199) in this manual to check the problem. If Make sure that the warranty is received with ･ the problem still persists, contact "Repairs" the terminal upon purchase.
  • Page 211 When requesting a repair, make sure to If the warranty period expires ･ ■ bring the warranty card with the terminal. We will repair the terminal at the owner's Repair requests that are not accompanied expense. by the warranty or that involve Parts stock period ■...
  • Page 212 Precautions Note that the settings and other  ● information may be reset (cleared) as a Never modify the terminal or accessories.  ● result of malfunction, repair or other Doing so may result in fire, injuries or ･ handling. In this case, make the settings malfunctions.

  • Page 213: Software Update

    (Phonebook function) and downloaded data It is a function to connect to a network and check if software update for SO-01G is Note that data you created or data you required, then update software if required. retrieved or downloaded from sources other...
  • Page 214 - While upgrading Android software When updating software, your private ･ - When date and time are not set correctly information concerning SO-01G (model, serial - When the remaining battery is not sufficient number, etc.) is automatically sent to the for software update...
  • Page 215 Perform a target operation. Updating software "OK" : Return to the Home screen. ･ automatically Updating starts when the preset time reaches. Update file is automatically downloaded and "Set Time" : Reserved update ･ → software is updated at the specified time. "Reserving software update"...
  • Page 216 Post-update display ■ Updating software appears on the status bar. Drag the immediately status bar downwards Tap the notification, a message indicating that Software update starts immediately. software update is complete appears. There are 2 ways to activate software update: ･...

  • Page 217: Upgrade Android Software

    If SO-01G is turned OFF at the reserved time, the ･ Upgrade Android software software update starts at the same time as the reserved time after the terminal is turned ON. (Software update was suspended Please check ･ Upgrade Android software the remaining internal storage capacity and retry.)
  • Page 218 Notes - While updating software Upgrading software may take time. ･ When Upgrade Android software is ･ During international roaming or when the ･ performed, restoring the previous Android terminal is out of service area, "Unable to start software is not possible. upgrading in an area where Wi-Fi or FOMA/Xi Upgrade Android software with the battery ･...
  • Page 219 "Perform at scheduled time (via Wi-Fi/ ･ Upgrading Android software Xi)" : Download the update file via Wi- Fi connection or Xi/FOMA at the time Upgrading by receiving notification ■ that is set automatically. When (Upgrade Android Select "Download and Install" or software) is displayed in the status "Download"...

  • Page 220: Connecting To A Pc To Upgrade

    Updating applications Main specification From the notification icon ･ The terminal ■ After the upgrading is complete, the terminal SO-01G Product name restarts and the notification icon Size Approx. 146 mm (H) (Upgrading has been completed) appears. approx. 72 mm (W) Drag the status panel downwards approx.
  • Page 221 Charging time AC Adapter 03 : (alone) Image Type Camera : Backside- Approx. 240 min., (for pickup illumination layered Desktop Holder SO23 device CMOS combination use) Front camera : Backside- Approx. 240 min. illuminated CMOS AC Adapter 04 : (alone) Size Camera : 1/2.3 inches Approx.
  • Page 222 Video recording size Video camera : Headset Size Diameter 3.5 mm 3840 2160 (4K 16:9) jack Number of 5-pole 1920 1080 (Full HD pole 16:9) *1 It is confirmed that the terminal and all Bluetooth 1280 720 (HD 16:9) devices are compliant with Bluetooth standards 640 480 (VGA 4:3) designated by Bluetooth SIG, and they are Front video camera :...
  • Page 223 A use of the Internet reduces the actual call File format (media) ･ ■ (communication)/stand-by time. The terminal supports the display or Composing messages or activating the playback of the following file formats: camera or applications also reduces call Type File format (communication)/stand-by time even if you Sound...
  • Page 224 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. 191 min. recording to the In total : Up to approx. 191 min. Type Version/Extension internal storage...
  • Page 225 (Nicaragua)/Spanish (Panama)/Spanish Vietnamese/Hebrew word/Belarusan/ (Paraguay)/Spanish (Peru)/Spanish (Puerto Persian/Polish/Bosnian/Portuguese/ Rico)/Spanish (Dominican Republic)/ Macedonian/Malay/Latvian/Lithuanian/ Spanish (Uruguay)/Spanish (Venezuela)/ Romanian/Russian/English/Chinese Basque/French (Belgique)/French (Traditional)/Chinese (Simplified)/Japanese (Canada)/French (France)/French Text language (Voice input) ■ (Switzerland)/Galician/Croatian/Icelandic/ Japanese/Afrikaans/Indonesian/Malay/ Italian (Italy)/Italian (Switzerland)/Javanese/ Catalan/German/English (Australia)/English Latvian/Lithuanian/Hungarian/Dutch (Canada)/English (standard)/English (India)/ (Belgium)/Dutch (Netherlands)/ English (New Zealand)/English (South Norwegian/Polish/Portuguese (Brazil)/ Africa)/English (United Kingdom)/English...

  • Page 226: Certificate And Compliance

    Specific Absorption Rate of Certificate and compliance Mobile Phone You can check details of certificate and This model SO-01G mobile phone complies compliance mark specific to the terminal with Japanese technical regulations and (including certificate number/compliance international guidelines regarding exposure number).
  • Page 227 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 228 WAVES. for use by the ear is 0.63 W/kg*, and when The SO-01G Series mobile phones have been worn on the body is 1.10 W/kg*. For body- designed to comply with applicable safety worn operation, this phone has been tested requirements for exposure to radio waves.
  • Page 229 (i.e., by the ear and worn on the Europe body) as required by the FCC for each model. This mobile phone model SO-01G has been The FCC has granted an Equipment designed to comply with applicable safety Authorization for this phone model with all requirements for exposure to radio waves.
  • Page 230 The highest SAR value for this model phone product should not be operated in when tested by Sony for use at the ear is 0.60 temperatures below +5 C (+41 F) W/kg (10g). In the case where the phone is or above +35 C (+95 F).
  • Page 231 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 232 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 233 ■ 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 234 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 235 PC. professional. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the device or contact Disposing of the battery ■ customer support. Check local regulations or call a Sony Mobile Communications Inc. Contact Center for information. Never use municipal waste. Appendix/Index...
  • Page 236 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 237 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. The Product "SO-01G" is declared to conform These limits are designed to provide with the essential requirements of European...

  • Page 238: 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 239: 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 240 SmartAR is an augmented reality technology ® ･ Miracast are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi developed by Sony Corporation and it is a Alliance. registered trademark or trademark in Japan and other countries. "Catch Phone (Call waiting service)" is a ･...
  • Page 241 Sony Computer trademarks of the Digital Living Network Science Laboratories, Inc. Alliance. POBox is a co-developed technology of Sony MHL, Mobile High-Definition ･ Computer Science Laboratories, Inc. and Sony Link and MHL logo are Mobile Communications, Inc.
  • Page 242 This product contains technology subject to This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 ･ ･ certain intellectual property rights of visual and AVC patent portfolio license for the Microsoft. Use or distribution of this personal and non-commercial use of a technology outside of this product is consumer for (i) encoding video in prohibited without the appropriate license(s)

  • Page 243: Sim Unlock

    Using your device as a fitness hub with ･ SIM unlock ANT+ ™ You can use your device with health and This terminal supports SIM unlock. If you fitness products that also support ANT+ ™ release SIM lock, you can use SIM by a carrier technology.

  • Page 244: Index

    Index docomo LIVE UX ･････････････････････ Folder ･････････････････････････････ About phone ････････････････････････ Rearranging ････････････････････････ Access point Recommends ･･･････････････････････ Initializing ･････････････････････････ Switching ･･････････････････････････ Setting ････････････････････････････ Xperia Home ････････････････････････ Accessibility ･････････････････････････ Application update ････････････････････ Account Applications Removing ･････････････････････････ Managing ･････････････････････････ Setting ････････････････････････････ Resetting ･･････････････････････････ ACCOUNTS ･･････････････････････････...
  • Page 245 Sending ･･･････････････････････････ AR effect ･･････････････････････････ Bookmark AR fun ･･･････････････････････････ ････････････････････････････ Brightness ･･･････････････････････････ Background defocus ････････････････ Browser ･････････････････････････････ Capturing mode ････････････････････ Adding tab Creative effect ････････････････････････ ･･････････････････････ Bookmark Evernote ･････････････････････････ ･･････････････････････････ History ････････････････････････････ Face detection ･････････････････････ Link ･･････････････････････････････ Face in picture ･････････････････････...
  • Page 246 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 ････････････････････ Appendix/Index...
  • Page 247 Google+ ･････････････････････････････ IC Tag/Barcode Reader ･･････････････････ Activate ･･･････････････････････････ i-concier ･････････････････････････････ GPS function ･････････････････････････ iD application ････････････････････････ Initial settings ･････････････････････････ International call Hanashite Hon'yaku ････････････････････ Making a call from Japan ･･････････････ Handwriting ･･････････････････････････ Making a call in the country you stay ･･･...
  • Page 248 Message (SMS) ････････････････････････ Notification icon ･･･････････････････････ Deleting message Notification LED ････････････････････ ･･･････････････････････ Deleting messages (SMS) by sender/recipient Notification panel ･･････････････････････ ･･･････････････････････････････････ Notification sound ････････････････････ Receiving ･･････････････････････････ Nuisance call blocking service ････････････ Registering contact ･･････････････････ Sending ････････････････････････････ Setting ･････････････････････････････ OfficeSuite ･･･････････････････････････ ････････････････････････････････...
  • Page 249 My profile (editing) ･･･････････････････ Remote support ･･････････････････････ My profile (phonebook entry list screen) Reset ･･･････････････････････････････ ･･･････････････････････････････････ Ringtone ････････････････････････････ Ringtone ･･･････････････････････････ Ringtone volume ･･････････････････････ Share ･･････････････････････････････ Roaming settings ･････････････････････ Timeline ･･･････････････････････････ Phonebook list screen ･･････････････････ Photo collection ･･･････････････････････ Schedule Photos ･･･････････････････････････････ Creating ･･････････････････････････...
  • Page 250 Software keyboard ･････････････････････ Swipe ･･････････････････････････････ Switching ･･････････････････････････ ････････････････････････････････ Software update ･･････････････････････ Touch and hold ･･････････････････････ Sony Select ･･･････････････････････････ Troubleshooting ･･････････････････････ Sound Turning power on/off ･･････････････････････････････ ･･･････････････････ Specific Absorption Rate of Mobile Phone ･････････････････････････････････ ････････････････････････････････････ Program guide ･････････････････････ Specification ･････････････････････････ Recording ･････････････････････････...
  • Page 251 ････････････････････････････････ Walkman ･････････････････････････････ Wallpaper docomo LIVE UX ･････････････････････ Xperia Home ････････････････････････ Waterproofness/Dustproofness ･･･････････ What's New ･･･････････････････････････ White balance ････････････････････････ Wi-Fi ･･･････････････････････････････ Wi-Fi Direct ･･････････････････････････ WIRELESS & NETWORKS ････････････････ WORLD CALL ･････････････････････････ World clock ･･････････････････････････ WORLD WING ････････････････････････ Xperia Chinese keyboard ････････････････...
  • Page 252 Check or change your subscription, make various applications, and more online. sp-mode: dmenu " (Customer support)" " (See list of docomo online procedures)" ⇒ お客様サポート ⇒ ドコモオンライン手続きの一覧をみる (Packet communication free) (In Japanese only) PC: My docomo (https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/mydocomo/ ) ⇒ ドコモオンライン手続き一覧 (List of docomo online procedures) (In Japanese only) * When using with sp-mode, "Network security code"...
  • Page 253 *You might be charged a domestic call fee according to the call rate for *You are charged a call fee to Japan when calling from a land-line phone, etc. *If you use SO-01G, you should dial the number +81-3-6832-6600 the country you stay.

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