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Sony Xperia T3 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ D5102/D5103/D5106...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide................6 Overview....................6 Assembly...................7 Starting your device for the first time..........9 Why do I need a Google™ account?..........10 Charging your device...............10 Learning the basics..............12 Using the touchscreen..............12 Locking and unlocking the screen...........14 Home screen..................14 Application screen................16 Navigating applications..............17 Small apps..................17 Widgets....................18...
  • Page 3 SIM card protection.................38 Screen settings................38 Screen lock..................39 Language settings................40 Date and time...................40 Enhancing the sound output............41 Typing text...................42 On-screen keyboard................42 Entering text using voice input............43 Editing text..................43 Personalising the Xperia keyboard..........44 Calling..................45 Making calls..................45 Receiving calls.................46 Smart call handling................47 Ongoing calls...................48 Using the call log................48 Forwarding calls................49 Restricting calls................49...
  • Page 4 Organising your email messages.............65 Email account settings..............66 Gmail™....................66 Music....................68 Transferring music to your device...........68 Listening to music................68 “WALKMAN” home screen menu............69 Playlists....................71 Sharing music..................71 Enhancing the sound...............72 Visualiser ..................72 Recognising music with TrackID™..........72 Music Unlimited online service............74 FM radio..................75 Listening to the radio...............75 Favourite radio channels..............76 Sound settings.................76 Camera..................77...
  • Page 5 Bluetooth® wireless technology............102 Smart apps and features that save you time......105 Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect....105 Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™......106 Using your device as a wallet............107 Travel and maps.................108 Using location services..............108 Google Maps™ and navigation.............109 Using data traffic when travelling..........110 Airplane mode................110 Calendar and alarm clock............111...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ T3 User guide for the Android™ 4.4 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 115.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    10 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 11 Main camera lens 12 Camera light 13 Second microphone 14 Headset jack 15 GPS antenna area 16 Port for charger/USB cable 17 NFC™ detection area 18 Speaker Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen.
  • Page 8 With the back of the device facing you, insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the back of the device, then detach the cover. With the gold-coloured contacts facing you, insert the micro SIM card into the slot until you hear a locking sound.

  • Page 9: Starting Your Device For The First Time

    The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalise your device. For example, if you have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up straight away. And you can download Internet settings.

  • Page 10: Why Do I Need A Google™ Account

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by Sony or an authorised Sony repair centre. You should never try to open or take apart this device yourself. Opening the device can cause damage that will void your warranty.
  • Page 11 Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up.

  • Page 12: Learning The Basics

    Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • Move an item. • Activate an item-specific menu. •...
  • Page 13 Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map. Swiping • Scroll up or down a list. • Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 14: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and unlocking the screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically.
  • Page 15 represented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in. To go to the Home screen • Press To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes.

  • Page 16: Application Screen

    Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download. To view all applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap Flick left or right on the Application screen.

  • Page 17: Navigating Applications

    To uninstall an application from the Application screen To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall. Navigating applications You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the small apps bar and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all...

  • Page 18: Widgets

    To open a small app To make the small apps bar appear, press Tap the small app that you want to open. You can open several small apps at the same time. To close a small app • on the small app window. To download a small app From the small apps bar, tap , then tap...

  • Page 19: Shortcuts And Folders

    To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget.

  • Page 20: Background And Themes

    Access a folder containing applications Access an application using a shortcut To add a shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application.

  • Page 21: Taking A Screenshot

    To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes, then select a theme.

  • Page 22: Icons In The Status Bar

    To open or close the Notification panel To take action on a notification • Tap the notification. 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 •...

  • Page 23: Notification Icons

    Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation...

  • Page 24: 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 25 Download and install new applications and updates. 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 26: Downloading Applications

    Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working ®...

  • Page 27: Internet And Networks

    Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To browse with Google Chrome™...

  • Page 28: Wi-Fi

    successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/ for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues. To download Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Internet settings. Tap Accept.
  • Page 29 To turn on Wi-Fi® From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function. It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled. To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings.

  • Page 30: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    Wi-Fi® settings When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected. If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 31: Controlling Data Usage

    To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network SSID information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. Tap Save.

  • Page 32: Selecting Mobile Networks

    To control the mobile data usage of individual applications From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Find and tap the desired application. Mark the Restrict background data checkbox. To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap View app settings and make the desired changes.
  • Page 33 To add a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. 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 34: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function.

  • Page 35: Synchronising With Outlook Using A Computer

    Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs to synchronise your device with the calendar and contacts from your Outlook account. For more information on how to install the PC Companion on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac ®...
  • Page 36 ® ® Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple computer. Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application. Click Start to start the Calendar and Calendar Sync applications and follow the on-screen instructions to synchronise your device with your Outlook calendar.

  • Page 37: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings.

  • Page 38: Sim Card Protection

    To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes. SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identity Number).

  • Page 39: Screen Lock

    To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep. Select an option. To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand.

  • Page 40: Language Settings

    To change the screen lock pattern From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock. Draw your screen unlock pattern. Tap Pattern and follow the instructions in your device. To create a screen unlock PIN > Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN. From your Home screen, tap Enter a numeric PIN.

  • Page 41: Enhancing The Sound Output

    Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™ technology. Using Clear Phase™ technology Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound. To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™...

  • Page 42: Typing Text

    Typing text On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. You can select up to three languages for text input. The keyboard detects the language that you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type.

  • Page 43: Entering Text Using Voice Input

    To change the Gesture input settings When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings. To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox. To use the one-handed keyboard Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap , then tap One-handed keyboard.

  • Page 44: Personalising The Xperia Keyboard

    To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. To edit text Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear.

  • Page 45: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs.

  • Page 46: Receiving Calls

    To make an international call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros) and phone number, then tap To add a direct dial number to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears.

  • Page 47: Smart Call Handling

    To enable automatic answering From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Answering Machine. Mark the Answering Machine checkbox. If you don't set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls, the default value is used. To set a time delay for automatic answering From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 48: Ongoing Calls

    Ongoing calls Open your contacts list Turn on the loudspeaker during a call Put the current call on hold or retrieve the call Enter numbers during a call Mute the microphone during a call End a call To change the ear speaker volume during a call •...

  • Page 49: 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. Tap Call Forwarding and select an option. Enter the number to which you want to forward calls, then tap Enable. To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 50: Conference Calls

    To activate or deactivate call waiting From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings. To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting. To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold •...

  • Page 51: Emergency Calls

    To enter your voicemail number From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail >Voicemail settings > Voicemail number. Enter your voicemail number. Tap OK. To call your voicemail service From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone.

  • Page 52: Contacts

    Your old device. • Your new Android™ device. To transfer contacts to your new device using a computer Make sure that PC Companion is installed on the PC or that Sony Bridge for ® ® Mac is installed on the Apple computer.

  • Page 53: Searching And Viewing Contacts

    ® To import contacts using Bluetooth technology ® Make sure you have the Bluetooth function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.

  • Page 54: Adding And Editing Contacts

    To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the list.

  • Page 55: Adding Medical And Emergency Contact Information

    To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap Done. To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap >...

  • Page 56: Favourites And Groups

    To add a new ICE contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact.

  • Page 57: Sending Contact Information

    To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact. Tap Done.
  • Page 58 To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts.

  • Page 59: Messaging And Chat

    Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS settings on page 27.

  • Page 60: Organising Your Messages

    To read a received message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the desired conversation. If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message. All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. To reply to a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap...

  • Page 61: Calling From A Message

    Calling from a message To call a message sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation. Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the number that you want to call from the list that appears. If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number that you want to call.
  • Page 62 Start a new chat or video call Options List of contacts To start an instant message or a video call From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Hangouts. , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number or circle name and select the relevant entry from the suggested list.

  • Page 63: Email

    Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.
  • Page 64 Search for email messages Access settings and options List of email messages To download new email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu.

  • Page 65: Email Preview Pane

    Email preview pane A preview pane is available for viewing and reading your email messages in landscape orientation. Once activated, you can use it to view both the email message list and one selected email message at the same time. To activate the preview pane , then find and tap Email.

  • Page 66: Email Account Settings

    To delete an email message In your email inbox, mark the checkbox for the message that you want to delete, then tap . Tap Delete. In the email inbox view, you can also flick a message to the right to delete it. Email account settings To remove an email account from your device From your Home screen, tap...
  • Page 67 Access settings and options List of email messages To learn more about Gmail™ • When the Gmail application is open, tap , then tap Help. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 68: Music

    120. • If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more. To learn more and download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/ features.

  • Page 69: Walkman" Home Screen Menu

    “WALKMAN” home screen Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the “WALKMAN” home screen menu Scroll up or down to view content Play a song using the “WALKMAN” application Return to the "WALKMAN" music player screen To play a song using the “WALKMAN”...
  • Page 70 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services 10 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited channels Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.

  • Page 71: Playlists

    To delete a song From the “WALKMAN” home screen, browse to the song that you want to delete. Touch and hold the song title, then tap Delete from the list that appears. Tap Delete again to confirm. You can also delete albums this way. Playlists On the “WALKMAN”...

  • Page 72: Enhancing The Sound

    To share and "Like" a song on Facebook™ While the song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap the album art. to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field. Tap Share to send the song to Facebook™. If the song is received successfully, you will get a confirmation message from Facebook™.
  • Page 73 Search for music online View options View current music charts View the search result history Main screen for recording music Find out what music you are listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.

  • Page 74: Music Unlimited Online Service

    PC that runs the Windows operating system. Go to www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more information. Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. To get started with Music Unlimited From the “WALKMAN”...

  • Page 75: Fm Radio

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

  • Page 76: Favourite Radio Channels

    To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then select TrackID™.

  • Page 77: Camera

    Camera Taking photos and recording videos Main camera screen Zoom in or out Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos View photos and videos Take photos or record video clips Go back a step or exit the camera Capturing mode settings icon Camera settings icon and shortcut icons Front camera lens To take a photo from the lock screen...

  • Page 78: Face Detection

    To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. , and select If the video camera is not selected, tap To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera.

  • Page 79: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically.

  • Page 80: Quick Launch

    AR effect You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos and make them more fun. This setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos as you take them. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder. Creative effect You can apply different effects on your photos or videos.

  • Page 81: Still Camera Settings

    Launch and record video When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took them. Touch capture Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger.

  • Page 82: Focus Mode

    3264×2448(4:3) 8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 3104×1746(16:9) 5 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non- widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
  • Page 83 Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
  • Page 84 The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it. The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears. Face registration You can register faces with the Camera application so that the viewfinder automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder. Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight.

  • Page 85: Video Camera Settings

    Use for taking photos of your pet. Reduces blur and red eyes. Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes. Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos. Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight.
  • Page 86 The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen. Smile Shutter™(video) Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video. Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp.
  • Page 87 Edit The video opens for editing after you shoot it. The video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears. Flash Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The video flash icon is only available on the video camera screen.

  • Page 88: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. View menu options Scroll up or down to view content Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Album home screen menu...

  • Page 89: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow. Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap .

  • Page 90: Editing Photos With The Photo Editor Application

    To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select items. Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame.

  • Page 91: Album Home Screen Menu

    To apply special effects to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. , then select an option. Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save. Album home screen menu Through the Album home screen menu you can browse to all your photo albums, including albums of photos and videos taken with the camera as well as content that...

  • Page 92: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To view and add comments to online album content When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap to view the comments. Enter your comments in the input field, then tap Post. To "Like"...
  • Page 93 To view geotagged photos on a map From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places. Tap the photo that you want to view on a map. To view geotagged photos on a globe From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album.

  • Page 94: Videos

    Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to browse all downloaded and saved videos Tap to play saved or downloaded video files Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.

  • Page 95: Transferring Video Content To Your Device

    120. • If you have a PC, use the Media Go™ application from Sony to organise content and transfer video files to your device via the PC. To learn more and download the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features.

  • Page 96: Video Unlimited Service

    Sony Entertainment Network account, then you can use that account instead. Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. To get started with Video Unlimited...

  • Page 97: Connectivity

    Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch.
  • Page 98 To play a shared video on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. , then find and tap Movies. From your Home screen, tap Select a device from the list of connected devices.
  • Page 99 To change the name of a registered device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings. Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name. Enter a new name for the device. To change the access level of a registered device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 100: Playing Games On A Tv Using A Dualshock™3 Wireless Controller

    Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller You can play PlayStation® Mobile games stored on your device on a TV and control the games using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller. First you need to establish a wireless connection between the DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller and your device, then you can connect your device with the TV using a cable.
  • Page 101 To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other.

  • Page 102: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
  • Page 103 enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If ® this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth device to get the device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you ®...
  • Page 104 ® To receive items using Bluetooth ® ® Make sure that the Bluetooth function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.

  • Page 105: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset.

  • Page 106: Using Your Device As A Fitness Hub With Ant

    Use the Smart Connect application to manage a range of smart accessories that you can connect to your device, including SmartTags, SmartWatch and Smart Wireless Headset pro from Sony. Smart Connect downloads any necessary applications and also finds third-party applications, when available. Previously connected devices show in a list that allows you to get more information about the features of each device.

  • Page 107: Using Your Device As A Wallet

    You can download a range of applications from Google Play™ that support ANT+™ sport, fitness and health devices. For information about ANT+™ compatible products, go to www.thisisant.com/directory. Using your device as a wallet You can use wallet applications and services that let you store credit card, debit card and other information on your device so that you can pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet.

  • Page 108: Travel And Maps

    Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 109: Google Maps™ And Navigation

    Google Maps™ and navigation Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination. When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data is transferred to your device.

  • Page 110: Using Data Traffic When Travelling

    To make a map available offline While viewing a map, tap the search field. Scroll to the bottom and tap Make this map area available offline. The area shown on the map gets saved to your device. To learn more about Google Maps™ •...

  • Page 111: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and sychronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.

  • Page 112: Alarm And Clock

    To zoom the calendar view • When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. To display national holidays in the Calendar application , then tap Calendar. From your Home screen, tap Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays.
  • Page 113 Access the stopwatch function Access the timer function Open date and time settings for the clock Turn an alarm on or off View options Add a new alarm To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down.

  • Page 114: Support And Maintenance

    Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data.

  • Page 115: Updating Your Device

    The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to use the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application ®...

  • Page 116: Finding A Lost Device

    Sony Bridge for Mac application. If you don’t have the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the relevant computer, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on- screen installation instructions.

  • Page 117: Imei Number

    IMEI number Every device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your device is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country.
  • Page 118 To activate STAMINA mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Power management. Drag the slider beside STAMINA mode to the right, then tap Activate, if prompted. appears in the status bar once the battery reaches a set level. If you are activating STAMINA mode for the first time, the Extended standby checkbox is marked by default.

  • Page 119: Memory And Storage

    Improving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi® The Location-based Wi-Fi feature sets your device to only activate the Wi-Fi® function when it comes within range of a saved Wi-Fi® network. This way you save battery power but still have the convenience of automatic Wi-Fi® connections. To activate the Location-based Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 120: Managing Files Using A Computer

    SD card, using the computer's file explorer. If you have an Apple® Mac® computer, you can use the Sony Bridge for Mac application to access the file system of your device. You can download Sony Bridge www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/ .

  • Page 121: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    It is recommended to use the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac applications to make backups which save your data safely to a computer, that is, an external device.
  • Page 122 • Settings • Media files To back up your data using a computer Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on a PC or the Sony ® ® Bridge for Mac application is installed on an Apple computer.

  • Page 123: Restarting And Resetting

    To confirm, tap Erase everything. If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern in step 6, you can use the device PC Companion or Sony Bridge for Mac applications to erase this security repair feature in the This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 124: Recycling Your Device

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