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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Xperia ™ LT26i...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Xperia™ S User guide..............6 Getting started................7 Android™ – what and why?...............7 Overview....................7 Assembly...................8 Turning the device on and off ............9 Screen lock..................10 Setup guide..................10 Accounts and services..............11 Getting to know your device............12 Using the keys.................12 Battery....................12 Using the touchscreen..............14 Using the lockscreen...............16 Home screen..................17 Accessing and using applications...........19...
  • Page 3 Contacts ..................43 About Contacts................43 Transferring contacts to your new device........43 Contacts screen overview...............44 Managing your contacts..............45 Communicating with your contacts..........46 Sharing your contacts..............47 Backing up contacts................47 Messaging..................48 Using text and multimedia messaging..........48 Text and multimedia message options..........49 Google Talk™ .................50 Email.....................51 Getting started with Email..............51 Using email..................52...
  • Page 4 Album...................77 About Album..................77 Mobile BRAVIA® Engine..............77 Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab .......77 Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab ......78 Viewing your photos on a map............81 Viewing online albums..............83 Movies..................85 About Movies...................85 Using Movies...................85 Video Unlimited™................87 About Video Unlimited™..............87 Renting or buying a video..............87 Watching a video from Video Unlimited™........88...
  • Page 5 Resetting your device..............115 Locking and protecting your device..........116 Finding your device................118 Support application...............118 Recycling your device..............118 Reference...................119 Settings overview................119 Status and notification icons overview..........120 Application overview..............121 Important information..............123 Important information leaflet............123 Limitations to services and features..........123 PlayStation® pocket and PlayStation® Store.......123 Legal information................123 Index...................125 This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 6: Xperia™ S User Guide

    Xperia™ S User guide This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Android™ – what and why? Your Xperia™ from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android devices 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: Assembly

    13 Proximity sensor 14 Light sensor 15 Notification LED (Battery status) 16 Camera lens 17 Camera LED light 18 Speaker 19 Second microphone 20 NFC™ detection area 21 Main microphone 22 Strap hole Assembly To remove the back cover • Using your thumbs, press down on the back cover, then slide it upwards.

  • Page 9: Turning The Device On And Off

    To insert the micro SIM card • Remove the back cover, then insert the micro SIM card into its slot with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. You must use a micro SIM card for your device to work correctly. Some standard-sized SIM cards allow you to detach an integrated micro SIM card.

  • Page 10: Screen Lock

    Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. To unlock the screen, drag up or drag down. Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then select OK. Wait a while for the device to start.

  • Page 11: Accounts And Services

    Accounts and services Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when you're on the move. For example, you can integrate contacts from your Google™ account into your Contacts, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to new online services from your device as well as from a computer.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Device

    Getting to know your device 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 13: Improving Battery Performance

    To charge your device 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 14: Using The Touchscreen

    The device 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 15 Marking options Marked checkbox Unmarked checkbox Marked list option Unmarked list option To mark or unmark options • Tap the relevant checkbox or list option. Zooming The zoom options available depend on the application you are using. To zoom • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in).

  • Page 16: Using The Lockscreen

    To scroll • Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen. To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    To take a photo from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key To activate the camera controls, drag to the left across the screen. To play an audio track from the lockscreen To activate the screen, briefly press the power key To display the music player controls, drag to the right across the screen.

  • Page 18: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap To add a pane to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

  • Page 19: Accessing And Using Applications

    To view customisation options from the Home screen • Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and customisation options appear at the bottom of the screen. To add a shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

  • Page 20: Recently Used Applications Window

    To open the Application screen • From your Home screen, tap To browse the Application screen • From the Application screen, flick right or left. To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen From your Home screen, tap Touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen.

  • Page 21: Application Menu

    To open a small app To make the small apps bar appear, press and hold Tap the small app that you want to open. A small app window appears. To close a small app • on the small app window. To move a small app •...

  • Page 22: Status And Notifications

    To uninstall an application from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap , then tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall. Status and notifications The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your device. To the left you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing.

  • Page 23: Settings Menu

    To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards. To open a running application from the Notification panel • Tap the icon for the running application to open it. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel •...

  • Page 24: Typing Text

    To access your device settings From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings. You can also drag the status bar downwards on the Home screen and tap to access your device settings. Typing text You can select from a number of keyboards and input methods to type text containing letters, numbers and other characters.
  • Page 25 To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation • When you enter text, turn the device 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 26 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 27: Keyboard And Phonepad Settings

    Using the Phonepad Choose a text input option Change the character case and turn on the caps lock Display numbers Display symbols and smileys Enter a space Enter a carriage return or confirm text input Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device.

  • Page 28: Customising Your Device

    To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap , then tap Keyboard settings. To add a writing language for text input When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

  • Page 29: Time And Date

    Adjusting the sound settings You can adjust several sound settings. For example, you can set your device to silent mode so that it doesn't ring when you're in a meeting. To set your device to vibrate mode • Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar.

  • Page 30: 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 the notification sound From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification sound. Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Using A Headset

    Using a headset Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal performance. To use a headset Connect the headset to your device. 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 device, you may purchase one separately.

  • Page 33: Controlling Data Usage

    Enter all other information required by your network operator. , then tap Save. Usage info For quality purposes, Sony collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your device. None of the information gathered includes personal data. To allow the sending of usage info From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 34: Mobile Network Settings

    To set a data usage warning Make sure that you have turned on data traffic. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Data usage. To set the warning level, drag the lines to the desired values. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.

  • Page 35: Turning Off Data Traffic

    Turning off data traffic You can disable all data connections over mobile networks to avoid any unwanted data downloads and synchronisations. Contact your network operator if you need detailed information about your subscription plan and data traffic charges. When data traffic is turned off, you can still use Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth™ connections. You can also send and receive multimedia messages.

  • Page 36: Google Play

    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™...

  • Page 37: Permissions

    However, you can change this setting and allow installations from unknown sources. Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content transferred via download or other interface to your device. Similarly, Sony is not responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your device attributable to the transfer of third- party content.

  • Page 38: Calling

    Calling Emergency calls Your device 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 39: Recent Calls

    To answer a call • Drag to the right across the screen. To decline a call • Drag to the left across the screen. To reject a second call • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap To change the ear speaker volume during a call •...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Call Settings

    To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap {0} participants. Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talk privately. To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap To release a participant from a conference call During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants.

  • Page 42: Showing Or Hiding Your Phone Number

    To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option, then tap Disable. Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them.

  • Page 43: Contacts

    Contacts About 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 device and synchronise them with contacts saved ®...

  • Page 44: Contacts Screen Overview

    your contacts to your new device using that account. For more detailed information about synchronisation, see Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts on page 105. To synchronise contacts on your device with a synchronisation account From your Home screen, tap , then tap , then tap Settings >...

  • Page 45: Managing Your Contacts

    Tap to search contacts Tap here to create a contact 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 on your device.

  • Page 46: Communicating With Your Contacts

    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. Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application If you synchronise your contacts with a new account or import contact information in other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application.

  • Page 47: Sharing Your Contacts

    The quick contact menu Tap a contact's thumbnail to view quick communication options for a particular contact. Options include calling the contact, sending a text or multimedia message, and starting a chat using the Google Talk™ application. For an application to appear as an option in the quick contact menu, you may need to set up the application in your device and be logged in to the application.

  • Page 48: Messaging

    Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your device 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 49: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap , then tap Delete conversations. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap > Delete. To save a sender's number From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap >...

  • Page 50: Google Talk

    Google Talk™ The Google Talk™ application lets you chat with your friends using text, voice and video. To start Google Talk™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk. To reply to an instant message with Google Talk™ When someone contacts you on Google Talk™, appears in the status bar.

  • Page 51: Email

    Email Getting started with Email You can handle several email accounts at the same time using the Email application, including corporate Microsoft Exchange Active Sync accounts. Emails you receive to your Gmail™ account can be accessed on your device from both the Email and the Gmail™...

  • Page 52: Using Email

    To set up a Google™ account on your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also sign in to or create a Google™...
  • Page 53 To change email preview pane settings From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings. Tap General > Preview pane, then select an option. To view an email message attachment From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.
  • Page 54 To view all folders for one email account From your Home screen, tap . Then find and tap Email. at the top of the screen and select the account you want to check, then again and select Show all folders to view all the folders in this account. To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email.

  • Page 55: Walkman" Application

    "WALKMAN" application About the "WALKMAN" application Get the most out of your "WALKMAN" application. Listen to and organise music and audio books that you have transferred to your device from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the "WALKMAN" application, you can use the Media Go™...

  • Page 56: Using The "Walkman" Application

    Using the "WALKMAN" application To play audio content From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap In My music, select a music category and browse to the track that you want to open. Tap a track to play it. You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.

  • Page 57: Visualiser

    To send a track In My music, when browsing your tracks , touch and hold a track title. Tap Send. Select an application from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also send albums and playlists in the same way. To "Like"...
  • Page 58 Overview of My music Go back to the current 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 favourite playlists Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services Browse all playlists Browse audio by track...

  • Page 59: Managing Playlists

    Categorising your music using SensMe™ channels The SensMe™ channels application helps you arrange your music by mood and tempo. SensMe™ groups all your tracks into several categories, or channels, so you can select music that matches your mood or suits the time of day. To enable the SensMe™...

  • Page 60: Walkman" Application Widget

    To play your own playlists In My music, tap . Under Playlists, tap a playlist. Tap a track to play it. To remove a track from a playlist In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the track you want to delete. Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears.

  • Page 61: Music Services

    Music services 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 62: Music Unlimited

    To view the artist information for a track • After a track has been recognised by the TrackID™ application, tap Artist info. You can also view the artist information for a track by opening the History or Charts tabs from the TrackID™...
  • Page 63 To download a PlayNow item to your device From your Home screen, tap Find and tap PlayNow™. Find an item you want to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. Tap the item to view its details. Click “Buy now!”...

  • Page 64: Fm Radio

    FM radio About the FM 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 65: Using Your Favourite Radio Channels

    Tuning dial Move up the frequency band to search for a channel Move down the frequency band to search for a channel Save or remove a channel as a favourite 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.

  • Page 66: Identifying Radio Tracks Using Trackid

    Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™ Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your device's FM radio. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™...

  • Page 67: Camera

    Camera About the camera The camera in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor, which helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. From the camera, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends as messages, or upload them to a web service.

  • Page 68: Face Detection

    To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. To take a self-portrait using the front camera Activate the camera.

  • Page 69: Adding The Geographical Position To Your Photos

    To turn on Smile Shutter™ Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap Tap Smile Shutter and select a smile level. To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on, point the camera at your subject.

  • Page 70: Quick Launch

    Front camera Select the front camera if you want to take self-portrait photos. Resolution Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory. Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight.

  • Page 71: White Balance

    Exposure value Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. White balance The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions.

  • Page 72: Using The Video Camera

    Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took them. 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. For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo.
  • Page 73 To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. to start recording. to stop recording. Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results. To play recorded videos Activate the camera. Tap the thumbnails at the top right of the screen.

  • Page 74: Focus Mode

    Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 75 Single autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen.

  • Page 76: Shutter Sound

    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. This setting is only available when focus mode is set to touch focus. Shutter sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.

  • Page 77: Album

    Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.

  • Page 78: Viewing Photos And Videos In The My Albums Tab

    Overview of Pictures tab Grid view of photos and videos. Scroll up or down to view content. Tap a photo or video to view it. The date and number of items in the group below. To view photos and videos in grid view From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Album.

  • Page 79: Working With Photos In Album

    Overview of My albums tab View photos and videos on Facebook™. View photos and videos in Picasa™. View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera. View your photos in globe mode. View your photos on a map. View all photos with faces. View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage.
  • Page 80 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 81: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To add a geotag to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap to open the map screen. Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map. To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map to where you want to move the photo.
  • Page 82 you can select to use either GPS satellites or wireless networks, or both, to find your position. Overview of Maps tile Search a location on the map. A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos.

  • Page 83: Viewing Online Albums

    To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album When viewing the map in Album, press , then tap Add geotag. Find and tap the photo to which you want to add the geotag. Tap the desired location on the map to set the geotag, then tap OK. To edit the geotag of a photo in Album When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue.
  • Page 84 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. To view more comments, scroll down the screen. To add your own comments, enter your comments at the bottom of the screen, then tap Post.

  • Page 85: Movies

    Movies About Movies Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved on your device. 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 devices that are connected to the same network.
  • Page 86 To share a video When a video saved under Movies or TV shows is playing, press , then tap Share. Tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it. To get movie information manually Make sure that your device has an active data connection.

  • Page 87: Video Unlimited

    When you rent a video, you have a fixed amount of time in which to view it. This time period varies from market to market. You can also choose to download a purchased video to most Sony™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account. Video Unlimited™ notifications overview When you buy or rent videos, the following notifications may appear: This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 88: Watching A Video From Video Unlimited

    Confirmation of successful purchase Rental countdown period has started Watching a video from Video Unlimited™ You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony™ device that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account. Video menu overview When you watch a video from Video Unlimited™, you can open a menu to get the...

  • Page 89: Web Browser

    Web browser About the web browser 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. Google Chrome™...

  • Page 90: Connectivity

    Connectivity Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs and computers. If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network using your device.

  • Page 91: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To add a Wi-Fi® network manually Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on. From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi . Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a security type. If required, enter a password.
  • Page 92 Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active To share your data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device. Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer. From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 93: Sharing Content With Dlna Certified™ Devices

    To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect. To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards.
  • Page 94 as client devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices.

  • Page 95: Nfc

    Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to another device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The other device must be able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device, which means that it can render, or play, content received from your device.

  • Page 96: Nfc Detection Area

    NFC detection area The location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices. When sharing data with another device using NFC, refer to the User guide of the other device for more information. 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.

  • Page 97: Google Wallet

    To share a photo or video with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen, tap then find and tap Album.

  • Page 98: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology

    Tap NFC security handler and select an option. 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 99 Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your device to a Bluetooth™ headset or a Bluetooth™ car kit and use these other devices to make and receive calls. Once you have paired your device with a Bluetooth™ device, your device will remember this pairing.

  • Page 100: Connecting Your Device To A Computer

    To send items using Bluetooth™ Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth™ function is turned on and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to send, and scroll to the item. Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press Other ways to send an item may exist.

  • Page 101: Pc Companion

    To transfer content between your device and computer using a USB cable Using a USB cable, connect your device to a computer. Internal storage connected appears in the status bar. Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait until the internal storage on your device appears as an external disk in Microsoft®...

  • Page 102: Connecting Your Phone To A Tv Set

    The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions on your phone screen to view your media files on the TV. You may need to purchase a TypeD HDMI™ cable separately. For best results, use a Sony IM-820 cable. To view help about using the TV remote control Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel while the HDMI™...

  • Page 103: Scanning Barcodes With The Neoreader™ Application

    Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application About scanning with the NeoReader™ application Use your device 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.
  • Page 104 To start the Smart Connect application From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Smart Connect. To create a Smart Connect event Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. On the Events tab, tap Give the event a name, then tap Create.

  • Page 105: Synchronising Data On Your Device

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

  • Page 106: Synchronising With Facebook

    "WALKMAN" application on your device via Facebook. To synchronise your device with Facebook, you must first set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account — a solution developed by Sony to enable easy integration. To set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account on your device From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...
  • Page 107 To remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account When you remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account from your device, the associated online Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer. From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings >...

  • Page 108: Maps And Locations

    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 109: Google Maps

    So it's a good idea to download and save maps to your device 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 device to get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places.

  • Page 110: Calendar And Alarm Clock

    Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Your device has a calendar application for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise the calendar application on your device with your web calendar. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 111 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Done. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done.
  • Page 112 To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm & clock, then tap to select an alarm. Tap Advanced alarm settings, then mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. Tap Done.

  • Page 113: Support And Maintenance

    Support and maintenance Updating your device Update your device to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your device 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 114: Backup And Restore Application

    Using a USB cable, connect your device to the Apple computer. Computer: Launch Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device and searches for new software for it. Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.

  • Page 115: Resetting Your Device

    To select the data types to back up From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Back up & restore. Tap Back up. Select the data types that you want to back up. To back up content From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Back up &...

  • Page 116: Locking And Protecting Your Device

    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 set a screen lock From your Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 117 To set up the Face Unlock feature From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your device to capture your face. After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue. Select a backup lock method and follow the instructions in the device to complete the setup.

  • Page 118: Finding Your Device

    To disable the screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Enter your PIN, then tap Next. Tap Swipe. To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password.

  • Page 119: Reference

    Reference Settings overview Get to know the settings in your device so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan for available Wi-Fi® networks, or add a Wi-Fi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth™ on or off, search for available Bluetooth™ devices, and make your device visible or invisible to other Bluetooth™...

  • Page 120: Status And Notification Icons Overview

    Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related settings. Developer Set options for application development. For example, you can options display CPU usage on the Home screen or set your device to enter debug mode when USB connections are active. About phone View information about your device, such as the model number and signal strength.

  • Page 121: Application Overview

    Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call...
  • Page 122 View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using Google Maps™. Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device. Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages. Use the Movies application to play videos in your device, and share videos with your friends or on other devices using DLNA™.

  • Page 123: Important 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 124 and licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 125: Index

    Index icons ..............73 accounts ..............11 overview ............67 Exchange Active Sync® ........11 recording videos ........72, 73 Facebook™ .............11 screen ..............67 Google™ ............11 self-portraits ............68 adjusting volume .............56 settings ............69, 73 Airplane mode ............30 smile detection ..........69 alarm ..............110 Smile Shutter™ ..........69 Album ..............77, 78 taking photos ........67, 68, 69 map ..............82...
  • Page 126 Xperia™ with Facebook ........106 messages favourites settings ............32 removing radio channels as ......65 micro SIM card saving radio channels as .........65 inserting .............9 finding your device ..........118 removing ............9 fixed dialling ............42 Microsoft® Exchange synchronisation ....105 flash Mobile BRAVIA® Engine .........77 using when taking photos .......68 Movies ..............85 Flight mode - See Airplane mode ......30...
  • Page 127 viewing same location ........69 quick settings ..........22 zooming ............80 still camera ............69 PIN .................116 video camera ...........73 playing setup guide ..............10 music ...............56 sharing playlists ..............59 music ...............61 adding a track ..........59 photos .............80 deleting ............60 shuffle music ............59 playing your own ..........60 silent mode ..............28 removing tracks ..........60 SIM card ..............116...
  • Page 128 video camera ..........67, 72, 73 recording videos ..........73 settings ............73 Video Unlimited™ ............87 buying videos ..........87 creating an account .........87 menu overview ..........87, 88 notifications .............87 renting videos ..........87 watching a video ..........88 videos ..............81 adjusting volume ..........81 deleting ............81 fast forwarding and rewinding ......81 pausing ............81 playing .............81...

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