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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia ™ C1505/C1504...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information..............6 Android™ – what and why?............7 Getting started................8 Assembly...................8 Turning the phone on and off ............10 Setup guide..................10 Screen lock..................11 Accounts and services..............11 Getting to know your phone............12 Phone overview................12 Using the keys.................13 Battery....................13 Using the touchscreen..............16 Home screen..................18 Accessing and using applications...........20 Status and notifications..............22 Phone settings menu...............24...
  • Page 3 Messaging..................47 Using text and multimedia messaging..........47 Text and multimedia message options..........48 Email.....................49 Using email..................49 Using email accounts...............52 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........52 Google Talk™ ................54 Getting started with Google Play™..........55 Downloading from Google Play™............55 Clearing your application data............55 Permissions..................56 Installing applications not from Google Play™...
  • Page 4 Using the WALKMAN player ............75 Identifying music using TrackID technology........81 Using TrackID™ technology results..........81 Using the FM radio...............83 FM radio overview................83 Moving between radio channels............83 Using your favourite radio channels..........84 Making a new search for radio channels.........84 Switching between the speaker and the handsfree......84 Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........84 Taking photos and recording videos..........85 Camera controls overview...............85...
  • Page 5 Updating your phone..............110 Updating your phone wirelessly.............110 Updating your phone using a USB cable connection....110 Phone settings overview............112 Status and notification icons overview........114 Status icons...................114 Notification icons................114 Application overview..............116 User support................118 Troubleshooting.................119 My phone is not working as expected...........119 Resetting the phone...............119 I cannot charge the phone.............119 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging..119 The battery performance is low.............119...

  • Page 6: Important Information

    Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number, 112.

  • Page 7: Android™ - What And Why

    Android™ – what and why? Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Assembly To remove the battery cover • Using your thumbs, slide the battery cover off the phone. To insert a memory card • Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. To remove the memory card Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings >...
  • Page 9 To insert the SIM card Do not insert an incompatible SIM card in the SIM card slot. Doing so could permanently damage your SIM card or your phone. • Remove the battery cover, then insert the SIM card into its slot with the gold- coloured contacts facing down.

  • Page 10: Turning The Phone On And Off

    To attach the battery cover Place the cover over the back of the phone, then fit it into the slots. Slide the cover downwards. Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone Press and hold down the power key on the right side of the phone until the phone vibrates.

  • Page 11: Screen Lock

    To access the setup guide manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Setup guide. Screen lock When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touch screen when you are not using it.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 13: Using The Keys

    1. Proximity sensor 10. Back key 2. Ear speaker 11. Touchscreen 3. Notification light 12. Camera lens 4. Volume/Zoom key 13. Second microphone 5. Power key 14. Headset jack (CTIA standard) 6. Camera key 15. Port for charger/USB cable 7. Menu key 16.
  • Page 14 To charge the phone Plug the phone charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, with the USB symbol facing down.
  • Page 15 Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery power than the phone's loudspeakers. • Keep your phone in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during which the phone is connected to the network and is not being used.

  • Page 16: Using The Touchscreen

    Your phone screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty service.
  • Page 17 • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the web. Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides.

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your phone has sensors that detect both light and proximity.
  • Page 19 To browse the Home screen • Flick right or left. To share an item from your Home screen Press to open your Home screen. Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to Select an option and confirm, if necessary.

  • Page 20: Accessing And Using Applications

    • From your Home screen, press • Touch and hold on any part of your Home screen. To add a shortcut to the Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add > Shortcuts. Find and select a shortcut. Add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and holding the application.
  • Page 21 Application screen The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the applications that come installed with your phone as well as the applications you download. The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left and right to view all content.

  • Page 22: Status And Notifications

    To open a menu in an application • While using the application, press A menu is not available in all applications. Rearranging your Application screen Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences. To arrange applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.
  • Page 23 Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such as the music player.

  • Page 24: Phone Settings Menu

    To clear all notifications from the Notification panel • Phone settings menu View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu. To access the phone settings From the Home screen, tap Tap Settings. Typing text On-screen keyboard Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically.
  • Page 25 To enter text using the on-screen keyboard To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character. To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch and hold "e"...
  • Page 26 Cut text Copy text Paste text only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard. Using the Gesture input function to write words You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard. You can lift your finger between words so that the phone recognises them. Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 27: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    1 Choose a text input option 2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock 3 Display numbers 4 Display symbols and smileys 5 Enter a space 6 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes the writing language when more than one input language is selected.

  • Page 28: Customising Your Phone

    To change writing language using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language. Tap Writing languages and select the languages you want to use for writing. If you have selected more than one input language, tap to switch between the selected writing languages.
  • Page 29 To enhance the speaker loudness From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox. Time and date You can change the time and date in your phone. To set the date manually From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 30 Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness. To decrease the screen brightness, drag the slider to the left. To increase it, drag the slider to the right. Tap OK.

  • Page 31: Memory

    Memory You can save content to a memory card, to your phone's internal storage and to the phone memory. Music, video clips and photos are saved to the internal storage or the memory card while applications, contacts and messages are saved to the phone memory.

  • Page 32: Using A Headset With Your Phone

    Using a headset with your phone Use the accessories provided with your phone, or other compatible accessories, for optimal performance. To use a headset Connect the headset to your phone. To answer a call, press the call handling key. To end the call, press the call handling key. If a headset is not included with the phone, you may purchase one separately.

  • Page 33: Controlling Data Usage

    To configure APN settings manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names, then press Tap New APN. Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile you want to create. Tap APN and enter the access point name.

  • Page 34: Mobile Network Settings

    To control the data usage of individual applications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Find and tap the desired application. Make the necessary adjustments to change the data usage limit, restrict background data, or restrict all data traffic for the application. To access more specific settings for the application, tap View app settings and make the desired changes.
  • Page 35 data transmission charges may apply. Contact your network operator for more information. Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home network without any notification, for example, when sending search and synchronisation requests. Additional charges may apply for data roaming. Consult your service provider. To activate data roaming From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 36: Calling

    Calling Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without the SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network. To make an emergency call From your Home screen, tap Find and Tap Phone.
  • Page 37 To answer a call • Drag to the right across the screen. If you are using regular headphones without a microphone, you have to remove the headphones from the headset connector to be able to answer the call. To decline a call •...

  • Page 38: Voicemail

    Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually.

  • Page 39: Call Settings

    To make a conference call During an ongoing call, tap Dial the number of your second participant and tap If the second participant answers, the first call is put on hold. To add more participants, repeat steps 1 to 4. To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants.
  • Page 40 Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option. Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable. To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 41: Contacts

    Contacts Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your numbers, email addresses, and other contact data in one place. Just tap on a contact to see all communications with that contact in one easy overview. You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronise them with contacts saved ®...
  • Page 42 Transferring contacts using an Apple® Mac® computer For detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from your old phone, go to www.sonymobile.com. Transferring contacts using synchronisation accounts Your phone works with popular online synchronisation accounts such as Google ®...

  • Page 43: Contacts Screen Overview

    When you receive a new text message, multimedia message, or email message, open the message. The received contact data appears as a vCard attachment. Tap, or touch and hold the vCard file to open a menu so you can save the contact data. Contacts screen overview Tap this icon to create a contact Contact search field...
  • Page 44 To edit a contact From the Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact. Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done. To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact.

  • Page 45: Communicating With Your Contacts

    To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite From the Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites. To view your favourite contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap Groups, then tap Groups...

  • Page 46: Backing Up Contacts

    To send several contacts at once From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Send contacts. Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts. Tap Send, then tap OK to confirm. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 47: Messaging

    Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your phone using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos.

  • Page 48: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete a message From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Tap the desired conversation. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Yes. To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.

  • Page 49: Email

    Email Use the Email application in your phone to send and receive emails through your regular email account or through your corporate account. Or you can do both. Your phone can handle several email accounts at the same time. You can set up these accounts to run through one combined inbox, or through separate inboxes.
  • Page 50 To receive email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check.
  • Page 51 To forward an email message From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check.

  • Page 52: Using Email Accounts

    To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Press , then tap Settings. If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to adjust. Tap Inbox check frequency and select an option. Using email accounts To add an extra email account in your phone From your Home screen, tap...
  • Page 53 To set up a Google™ account in your phone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account.

  • Page 54: Google Talk

    Google Talk™ You can use Google Talk™ instant messaging in your phone to chat with friends who also use this application. To start Google Talk™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk. To reply to an instant message with Talk When someone contacts you on Talk, appears in the status bar.

  • Page 55: Getting Started With Google Play

    Getting started with Google Play™ Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™...

  • Page 56: Permissions

    Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content transferred via download or other interface to your phone. Similarly, Sony is not responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your phone attributable to the transfer of third-party content.

  • Page 57: Playnow™ Service

    PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games, ringtones and wallpapers. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before you download content Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you may need to have a memory card inserted in your phone to download content.

  • Page 58: Getting Organised

    Getting organised Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising data on your phone on page 62. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 59 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Set alarm. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Tap Time. Scroll up or down to adjust the time. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap OK.
  • Page 60 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Set alarm. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox, then tap OK. To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock.

  • Page 61: Scanning With The Neoreader™ Application

    Scanning with the NeoReader™ application Use your phone as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan. For example, you see a coat in a magazine ad and want to find the nearest retail outlet to buy it. If the ad contains a readable barcode, the NeoReader™ application uses this code to access mobile web content, such as a web page with more product information or a map of nearby outlets.

  • Page 62: Synchronising Data On Your Phone

    Synchronising data on your phone You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your phone from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. Synchronising your phone with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date. You can: •...

  • Page 63: Synchronising With Facebook

    Calendar application. To synchronise your phone with Facebook, you must first set up a Facebook integration account -- a solution developed by Sony to enable easy integration. To set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...
  • Page 64 To synchronise manually with a Facebook™ integration account From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook. Select the account that you want to synchronise. Press , then tap Sync now. To remove a Facebook™ integration account When you remove a Facebook™ integration account from your phone, the associated online Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer.

  • Page 65: Connecting To Wireless Networks

    Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your phone using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and access cheaper call and data rates. If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network with your phone.

  • Page 66: Advanced Wi-Fi® Settings

    To add a Wi-Fi® network manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap Add network. Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a security type. If required, enter a password. Tap Save.

  • Page 67: Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)

    USB tethering is active Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active To share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your phone. Using the USB cable that came with your phone, connect your phone to a computer.
  • Page 68 To add a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. Tap Add VPN profile. Select the type of VPN to add. Enter your VPN settings. Tap Save. To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 69: Web Browser

    Web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and save pages for offline viewing. You can open up to 16 windows at the same time and switch among them easily. You can also request the desktop version of a web page if you don't want to view the mobile version.

  • Page 70: Managing Bookmarks

    To zoom in or out on a web page Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on a web page: • Double-tap to zoom in on the web page, or double-tap again to zoom out. • Touch an area of the page with two fingers at once and spread them apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out.

  • Page 71: Managing Text And Images

    To open a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search and address bar appear. next to the search and address bar, then tap . The names of any accounts that you have synchronised with Google Chrome™ are displayed. Bookmarks that you have saved directly on the phone are listed under the Local account.

  • Page 72: Multiple Windows

    To copy text from a web page Touch and hold part of the text you want to copy until it becomes highlighted. Tabs appear at each end of the selection. Drag the tabs accordingly to select all the text that you want to copy. Tap , then tap Copy.

  • Page 73: Browser Settings

    To cancel an ongoing download When your phone starts downloading a file, drag down the status bar and tap the file you are downloading. Mark the checkbox beside the downloading file that you want to cancel. Browser settings You can change the browser settings and customise your browser view. For example, you can change the size of the text displayed to suit your needs, or you can clear cache, cookies, browser history, and other data linked to the websites you visit.
  • Page 74 To create text for auto-filling When the browser is open, press Tap Settings > General. Mark the Form auto-fill checkbox, if it is not already marked. Tap Auto-fill text, then enter text that you want to use for auto-filling on web forms, for example, your name and address.

  • Page 75: Music

    Music Get the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to and organise music, audio books and podcasts that you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the music player, you can use the Media Go™ application.
  • Page 76 Album art (if available) Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward Total time length of the track Elapsed time of current track Progress indicator – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind Play/Pause button 10 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind To change tracks...
  • Page 77 To delete a track Open the Walkman™ player library and browse to the track you want to delete. Touch and hold the track title, then tap Delete. You can also delete albums this way. To share a track When browsing your tracks in the WALKMAN player library, touch and hold a track title.
  • Page 78 Go back to the current track in the music track Picture of the currently playing artist (if available) Browse your music by artist Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited™ Browse your favorite playlists Collect links to music and music-related content that you and your friends have shared using online services Browse all playlists...
  • Page 79 Playing music in random order You can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, a playlist you have created yourself or an album. To play tracks in random order In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC. and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a playlist.
  • Page 80 To add the Walkman™ player widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Find and tap WALKMAN. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 81: Identifying Music Using Trackid Technology

    Identifying music using TrackID technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™...
  • Page 82 To delete a track from the track history When the TrackID™ application is open, tap History. Tap a track title, then tap Delete. Tap Yes. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 83: Using The Fm Radio

    Using the FM radio The FM radio in your phone works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to the phone before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna.

  • Page 84: Using Your Favourite Radio Channels

    Using your favourite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By using favourites you can quickly return to a radio channel. To save a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite.

  • Page 85: Taking Photos And Recording Videos

    Taking photos and recording videos Take a photo or record a video with the camera in your phone. You can hold the camera horizontally or vertically. All photos and videos are saved automatically on the memory card. Share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service.

  • Page 86: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To view your photos and videos Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos are identified by In step 1, you can also flick the thumbnails from right to left and then select the one you want to view.
  • Page 87 The Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually. Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Sports Use for photos of fast-moving objects.

  • Page 88: Tips On Using The Camera

    Take a photo by tapping the on-screen button on the camera screen. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.
  • Page 89 To record a video by tapping the on-screen button Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, press Tap Capturing method, then select On-screen button if it is not already selected. Point the camera towards the subject. to start recording.
  • Page 90 Exposure value This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light. White balance The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions.

  • Page 91: Viewing Photos And Videos In Album

    Viewing photos and videos in Album Use Album to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your phone camera, or to view similar content that you've downloaded or copied to the memory card. You can add geotags to your photos and videos, and then view them on a world map.
  • Page 92 Tap a photo or video to view it. Scroll up or down to view content. Switch to a list view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone. List view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone. Tap to return to grid view in the Pictures tab.
  • Page 93 To zoom a photo • When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out. • When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. To watch a slideshow of your photos When you are viewing a photo, press and tap Slideshow to start playing all...

  • Page 94: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To delete a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Tap OK. Working with videos in Album Use Album to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or copied to your memory card. You can also share your videos with friends, or upload them to YouTube™.
  • Page 95 Overview of Maps tab The number of geotagged photos and videos. Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen. Search a location on the map.

  • Page 96: Viewing Your Online Albums

    To change the map view in Album • When viewing the map in Album, press , then select Classic view or Satellite view. Viewing your online albums In Album, you can view the photos and videos you've uploaded to online services, such as Picasa™...

  • Page 97: Playing Video Content In Movies

    Playing video content in Movies Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve downloaded to your phone. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other phones that are connected to the same network.

  • Page 98: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology

    Bluetooth™ wireless technology Use the Bluetooth™ function to send files to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your phone and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections work better within a 10 meter (33 foot) range, with no solid objects in between.

  • Page 99: Sending And Receiving Items Using Bluetooth™ Technology

    To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has the Bluetooth™ function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth™ devices appear in a list.
  • Page 100 To receive items using Bluetooth™ Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your phone. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.

  • Page 101: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer

    Connecting your phone to a computer Connect your phone to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and other file types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology. When you connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted to install the PC Companion application on your computer.

  • Page 102: Pc Companion

    To pair your phone wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled by default. Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Once the phone name appears on the screen, click Network configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer.
  • Page 103 • Microsoft® Windows® 7 • Microsoft® Windows Vista® • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. Phone: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears. Computer: Open the PC Companion application on the PC first.

  • Page 104: Using Location Services To Find Your Position

    GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connection is weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services.

  • Page 105: Using Google Maps™ To Get Directions

    So it's a good idea to download and save maps to your phone before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services. Using the Navigation application Use the Navigation application in your phone to get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places.

  • Page 106: Backing Up And Restoring

    Backing up and restoring Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to your memory card or online storage account. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted. Types of content you can back up Use the Backup and restore application to back up the following types of data: •...

  • Page 107: Locking And Protecting Your Phone

    Locking and protecting your phone IMEI number Every phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country. To view your IMEI number Turn off your phone, then remove the battery cover and battery.

  • Page 108: Setting A Screen Lock

    It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony Customer support for more information. To create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 109 To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password. Enter a password. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your password. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.

  • Page 110: Updating Your Phone

    Updating your phone Update your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your phone to run a wireless update or you can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using a USB cable connection.
  • Page 111 To download the PC Companion application from your phone Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. When prompted, follow the instructions in the phone to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer. PC Companion can also be downloaded from www.sonymobile.com. To download software updates using a USB cable connection Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not already installed.

  • Page 112: Phone Settings Overview

    Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off , scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or add the Wi-Fi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth™ on or off , search for available Bluetooth™ devices, and make your phone visible or invisible to other Bluetooth™...
  • Page 113 Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related settings. Developer Set options for application development. For example, you can options show CPU usage on the phone display and show visual feedback for touches. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode when USB is connected.

  • Page 114: Status And Notification Icons Overview

    Status and notification icons overview Status icons The following status icons may appear on your screen: Signal strength No signal Roaming GPRS is available EDGE is available 3G is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging...
  • Page 115 An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 116: Application Overview

    Application overview Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, and manage text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your appointments.
  • Page 117 Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited™ application to access millions of songs over a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi® connection. Optimise phone settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Setup guide application to learn about basic functions and to get help setting up the phone.

  • Page 118: User Support

    Access user support directly in your phone through the Help application. For example, you can open a User guide with instructions on how to use your phone. You can also get troubleshooting and other help from the Sony Mobile support zone, and from the Sony Mobile Customer support service.

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • Restart your phone. • Remove and re-insert the battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone. •...

  • Page 120: I Cannot Transfer Content Between My Phone And The Computer, When Using A Usb Cable

    The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact the nearest Sony service center. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. However, in an emergency, some network operators allow you to call the international emergency number 112.

  • Page 121: Recycling Your Phone

    Recycling your phone Got an old phone lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will help us reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too! Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www.sonymobile.com. This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 122: Legal Information

    Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.

  • Page 123: Index

    Index settings ............86, 89 accounts ..............11 taking photos ..........85 Exchange Active Sync® ........11 video ..............88 Facebook™ .............11 viewing photos ..........86 Google™ ............11 viewing videos ..........89 adjusting volume .............76 zoom ..............85 Airplane mode ............30 caps lock ..............24 alarm ................58 charging ..............13 Album ..............91 chat ................54 map ..............95...
  • Page 124 Google Play™ ............55 using a headset ..........32 Google Talk™ ............54 viewing artist info ..........81 Google™ account setup .........53 Google™ synchronisation ........62 Navigation application ...........105 GPS ...............104 notification .............114 light ..............22 headset ..............32 panel ..............23 using ..............32 ringtone ............29 Home screen ............18 customising .............19 on-screen keyboard ..........24 overview...
  • Page 125 listening through the speaker ......84 Google™ contacts, calendar, email ....62 moving between channels ......83 with Microsoft® Exchange ......62 navigating ............83 SyncML™ ..............11 opening ............83 overview ............83 taking photos ............85 searching for channels ........84 by tapping ............85 selecting channels ...........83 using the camera key ........85 receiving items using Bluetooth™...
  • Page 126 adding tracks to playlists ........79 creating playlists ..........79 deleting tracks ..........77 playing tracks in random order .......79 playlists ............79 using the equalizer ..........76 wallpaper ..............20 using a photo as ..........93 web browser ............69 managing bookmarks ........70 settings ............73 widgets ..............19 resizing ............19 Timescape™...

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