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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia tipo ™ ST21i/ST21a...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information..............6 Android™ – what and why?............7 Applications..................7 Getting started................8 Assembly...................8 Turning the phone on and off ............9 Setup guide..................10 Screen lock..................10 Accounts and services..............10 Getting to know your phone............12 Phone overview................12 Using the keys.................13 Battery....................13 Using the touchscreen..............15 Home screen..................17 Accessing and using applications...........19 Status and notifications..............21...
  • Page 3 Communicating with your contacts..........44 Sharing your contacts..............44 Backing up contacts................44 Messaging...................46 Using text and multimedia messaging..........46 Text and multimedia message options..........47 Email....................48 Using email..................48 Using email accounts...............51 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ..........52 Google Talk™ ................53 Getting started with Google Play™..........54 Downloading from Google Play™............54 Clearing your application data............54 Permissions..................55...
  • Page 4 Using the music player ..............74 Identifying music using TrackID technology......79 Using TrackID™ technology results..........79 Using the FM radio..............81 FM radio overview................81 Moving between radio channels............81 Using your favourite radio channels..........82 Making a new search for radio channels.........82 Switching between the speaker and the handsfree......82 Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........82 Taking photos and recording videos........83 Camera controls overview...............83...
  • Page 5 Phone settings overview............109 Status and notification icons overview........111 Status icons...................111 Notification icons................111 Application overview..............113 User support................115 Troubleshooting...............116 My phone is not working as expected...........116 Resetting the phone...............116 I cannot charge the phone.............116 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging..116 The battery performance is low.............116 My wired headset does not work...........116 I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer,...

  • 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 • Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening on the bottom side of the phone, between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly. Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone.

  • Page 9: Turning The Phone On And Off

    Remove the battery cover and the battery. Press down the plastic clip that holds the memory card in place. While keeping the clip pressed, use a fingernail to slide out the memory card. 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.

  • Page 10: Setup Guide

    Press and hold down the power key on the top of the phone until the phone vibrates. If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen. Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK.
  • Page 11 Google™ account Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android phone. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™ application in your phone, to chat with friends using Google Talk™, to synchronise your phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games, music, movies and books from Google Play™.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1. Ear speaker 9. Back key 2. Proximity sensor 1 10. Headset connector (CTIA standard) 3. Proximity sensor 2 11. Power key 4. Notification LED 12. Camera lens 5. Volume/Zoom key 13. Speaker 6.

  • Page 13: Using The Keys

    Using the keys Back • Go back to the previous screen • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel Home • Go to the Home screen • Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications Menu •...
  • Page 14 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. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 15: 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 16 • 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 17: 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 18: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    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 19: Accessing And Using Applications

    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. To add a folder to the Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add >...

  • Page 20: Application Screen

    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 21: 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 22 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 23: Phone Settings Menu

    To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel • To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel • Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. To clear all notifications from the Notification panel • Phone settings menu View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu.
  • Page 24 To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation • When you enter text, turn the phone sideways. For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic. To enter text using the on-screen keyboard To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
  • Page 25 Application bar Close the application bar Select all text 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.
  • Page 26 Using the Phonepad ’ ’ ’ PQRS WXYZ 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 27: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears. Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it. Keyboard and Phonepad settings You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as writing language and automatic correction.

  • Page 28: Time And Date

    To set the phone to vibrate mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Select Silent mode, then select Vibrate. To set the phone to vibrate and ring mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Select Silent mode, then select Off.

  • Page 29: Screen Settings

    To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes. To select a notification ringtone From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification. Select a ringtone.

  • Page 30: Memory

    memory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated. Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. To turn on Airplane mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More…. Mark the Airplane mode checkbox. You can also select Airplane mode from the Phone options menu.

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: Turning Off Data Traffic

    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 34 To select another network manually From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers. Tap Search mode. When a popup window appears, tap Manual. Select a network. If you select a network manually, your phone will not search for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Recent Calls

    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 37: 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 38: 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 39: Forwarding Calls

    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 40: 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 41: Transferring Contacts Using Synchronisation Accounts

    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 42: Contacts Screen Overview

    Contacts screen overview Tap this icon to create a contact Contact search field Tap a contact to view its details Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu Shortcut tabs Managing your contacts You can create, edit and synchronise your contacts in a few simple steps. You can select contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them in the phone.

  • Page 43: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    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. and select the desired method for adding the contact picture. When you have added the picture, tap Done. You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Xperia™...

  • Page 44: Communicating With Your Contacts

    Favourites You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application. To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite From the Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites. To view your favourite contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap...
  • Page 45 To export all contacts to a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Back up contacts > Memory card. Tap OK. To export contacts to a SIM card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Back up contacts >...

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49 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 50 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 51: Using Email Accounts

    To manage your email in batches From your Home screen, tap , then 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: Gmail™ And Other Google™ Services

    Gmail™ and other Google™ services If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application in your phone to read, write and organise email messages. After you set up your Google™ account to work in the phone, you can also chat to friends using the Google Talk™ application, synchronise your phone calendar application with your Google Calendar™, and download applications and games from Android Market™.

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 61. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 58 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 59 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: Synchronising Your Corporate Email, Calendar And Contacts

    Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly from your phone. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a computer. After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications.

  • Page 63: Synchronising Using Syncml

    To set up a Facebook™ inside Xperia™ account on your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Make sure that synchronisation is turned on so that applications can synchronise data automatically. Tap Add account > Facebook inside Xperia™. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Facebook™...
  • Page 64 To set a synchronisation interval From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account. Tap Account settings. Tap Sync interval and select an interval option. To remove a SyncML™ account from your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...

  • 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 Before you add a Wi-Fi® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting in your phone. Wi-Fi® network status When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi® networks. You can also enable the phone to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi®...
  • Page 67 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: 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 69: 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 70 To bookmark a web page While you are viewing the web page, press Tap Save to bookmarks. If desired, edit the bookmark. When you're done, tap OK. To open a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search and address bar appear.

  • Page 71: Managing Text And Images

    Managing text and images To find text within a web page When you are viewing a web page, press Tap Find on page. Enter your search text. Characters that match your search get highlighted on the web page. Tap the up or down arrows to go to the previous or next highlighted item. to close the search bar.

  • Page 72: Downloading From The Web

    Downloading from the web You can download applications and content when you browse the web using the web browser in your phone. Usually you have to touch a download link for the desired file and the download then starts automatically. To view your downloaded files Make sure that you have inserted a memory card in your phone before viewing any previously downloaded files (to the card).
  • Page 73 Auto-filling text Auto-filling allows you to automatically enter data such as names and addresses on various web forms, so you don’t have to enter the same information repeatedly on different web pages. To create text for auto-filling When the browser is open, press Tap Settings >...

  • Page 74: Music

    Music Get the most out of your music 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 75 Cover art (if available) Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind Play/Pause button Progress indicator – drag or tap to fast forward and rewind Elapsed time of current track Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward View the current play queue To change tracks •...

  • Page 76: Music Player Widget

    To share a track When browsing your tracks in the music player library, touch and hold a track title. Tap Send. Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists this way. You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.
  • Page 77 To play tracks in random order In the music player, tap and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a playlist. Open the album or playlist by tapping its name. You can also tap and shuffle all tracks in the list. Playlists The music player automatically creates Smart playlists on the playlist tab in the...
  • Page 78 To delete a playlist In the music player, tap , then select Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Delete again to confirm. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 79: 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 80 To delete a track from the track history When the TrackID™ application is open, tap Tap a track title, then tap Delete. Tap Yes. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 85: White Balance

    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. Beach and snow Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed photos.

  • Page 86: Tips On Using The Camera

    When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you take them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. See Using location services to find your position on page 101. For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo.
  • Page 87 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 88 Sports Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring. 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. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture.

  • Page 89: Shutter Sound

    Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos. Shutter sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 90: Viewing Photos And Videos In Gallery

    Viewing photos and videos in Gallery Use Gallery 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. In Gallery, you can also view photos and videos that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™...
  • Page 91 Tap to switch from grid to stack view Tap a photo or video to view it Tap an arrow to scroll a screen at a time. Drag left or right to scroll rapidly. To view photos and videos in Gallery From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Xperia™...

  • Page 92: Working With Photos In Gallery

    To work with batches of photos or videos in Gallery From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Xperia™ Gallery. Open the album containing the content that you want to work with. To activate selection mode, touch and hold one of the items that you want to work with.

  • Page 93: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To use a photo as wallpaper When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Set as > Wallpaper. Crop the photo, if required. Tap Save. To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press In the toolbar, tap More >...
  • Page 94 To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. To fast forward and rewind a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward. Alternatively, you can tap To adjust the volume of a video •...

  • Page 95: 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 96: 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 97 To receive items using Bluetooth™ Make sure there is a memory card in your phone. If you don't have a memory card inserted, you cannot send or receive items using Bluetooth wireless technology. From your Home screen, tap Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™...

  • Page 98: 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 99: Pc Companion

    To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled by default. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity. Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices. Tap Connect.
  • Page 100 To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. Phone: In the status bar, SD card connected appears. Computer: The PC Companion application launches automatically. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™...

  • Page 101: 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 102: 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 103: 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 104: 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 105: 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 106 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 107: 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 108 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 109: 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 110 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 111: 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 112 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 113: Application Overview

    Application overview Set an alarm Alarms Browser Browse the web Perform basic calculations Calculator Calendar Keep track of your appointments Take photos and record video clips Camera Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues Track your data traffic Data monitor 3D Album View photos and pictures in 3D presentation mode Create wide-angle, panoramic pictures...
  • Page 114 TrackID™ A music recognition service Keep track of all daily communication Timescape™ Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 115: 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 116: 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 117: 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: Index

    Index chat ................53 accounts ..............10 conference calls ............37 Exchange Active Sync® ........11 contacts ..............40 Facebook™ .............11 backing up ............44 Google™ ............11 copying ............44 adjusting volume .............75 favourite ............44 Airplane mode ............29 groups .............43 alarm ................57 importing from SIM card .........41 albums joining contact information ......43 deleting ............92...
  • Page 121 Google™ synchronisation ........61 deleting tracks ..........75 GPS ...............101 equalizer ............75 minimising ............75 playlists ............77 headset ..............31 smart playlists ..........77 using ..............31 music player widget ..........76 Home screen ............17 customising .............18 Navigation .............102 Navigation application ...........102 icons ..............111 notification .............111 in the camera ...........87 light ..............21 importing SIM contacts ...........41 panel ..............22...
  • Page 122 listening through the speaker ......82 Google™ contacts, calendar, email ....61 moving between channels ......81 with Microsoft® Exchange ......62 navigating ............81 SyncML™ ............11, 63 opening ............81 overview ............81 taking photos ............83 searching for channels ........82 by tapping ............83 selecting channels ...........81 telephony See calls receiving items using Bluetooth™...
  • Page 123 widgets introduction .............18 Timescape™ Friends ........18 Timescape™ Share .........18 wireless networks ..........101 zoom ................83 zooming photos .............92 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

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