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Welcome Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. Assembly To remove the back cover 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.
Turning on the phone To turn on the phone Press and hold down the power key on the right side of the phone until the phone vibrates. Wait a while for the phone to start. Waking up the screen To activate the screen •...
Set up your phone What is Android™? Android is your phone's operating system. Since it's developed by Google™, your phone is preloaded with several Google™ services, such as Google Maps™ and Google™ web search. To use some of the services provided by Google™, you need a Google account.
Transferring contacts to your new phone Transferring contacts to your new phone can sometimes be complicated, but help is available. You can transfer contacts from several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia. You need: An Internet-connected PC running Windows® •...
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Transferring data from another phone Your phone does not have a removable memory card. Instead, it has a substantial amount of internal storage and you can move files to and from this internal storage using the file explorer application on a computer or the PC Companion computer application.
Finding your way Home screen Your phone Home screen is the equivalent of the desktop on a computer. You can customise your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper and other items. The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick left or right to view content in one of the screen's four extensions.
To open the Application screen From your Home screen, tap • To open an application • From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application. Applications An application is a phone program that helps you perform a task. For example, there are applications to make calls, take photos and download more applications.
More basics Calling To make a call by dialling From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call. To delete a number, tap To end a call • Tap End call. To answer a call •...
You, and not Sony, are entirely responsible for additional content that you download to or forward from your mobile phone. Prior to your use of any additional content, please verify that your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized.
Explore more and get support User guide A User guide is available in the Help application in your phone and at www.sonymobile.com. Support in the phone Get user support directly in your phone using the Help application. To access the Help application From your Application screen, find and tap Find and tap the required support item.
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