Sony PM-0120 Mobile 850/900/1800/1900 GPRS / EDGE / UMTS FDD1, 2 and 5 / HSPA mobile phone with Bluetooth, WLAN 802.11bgn, GPS/A-GPS User Manual Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB

Sony Mobile Communications Inc Mobile 850/900/1800/1900 GPRS / EDGE / UMTS FDD1, 2 and 5 / HSPA mobile phone with Bluetooth, WLAN 802.11bgn, GPS/A-GPS Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB

Contents

User Manual

Xperia™ tipoUser guide
ContentsImportant information..................................................................6Android™ – what and why?.........................................................7Applications........................................................................................7Getting started..............................................................................8Assembly............................................................................................8Turning the phone on and off .............................................................9Setup guide......................................................................................10Screen lock.......................................................................................10Accounts and services......................................................................10Getting to know your phone......................................................12Phone overview.................................................................................12Using the keys..................................................................................13Battery..............................................................................................13Using the touchscreen......................................................................15Home screen....................................................................................17Accessing and using applications......................................................19Status and notifications.....................................................................21Phone settings menu........................................................................22Typing text........................................................................................23Keyboard and Phonepad settings.....................................................26Customising your phone...................................................................27Memory............................................................................................29Using a headset with your phone......................................................30Internet and messaging settings........................................................30Turning off data traffic.......................................................................31Data roaming....................................................................................32Network settings...............................................................................32Calling..........................................................................................33Emergency calls................................................................................33Call handling.....................................................................................33Voicemail..........................................................................................35Multiple calls.....................................................................................35Conference calls...............................................................................35Call settings......................................................................................36Contacts .....................................................................................38Transferring contacts to your new phone..........................................38Contacts screen overview.................................................................40Managing your contacts....................................................................40Communicating with your contacts...................................................422This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Sharing your contacts.......................................................................42Backing up contacts.........................................................................42Messaging...................................................................................44Using text and multimedia messaging...............................................44Text and multimedia message options..............................................45Email............................................................................................46Using email.......................................................................................46Using email accounts........................................................................49Gmail™ and other Google™ services ...............................................49Google Talk™ ............................................................................51Getting started with Google Play™..........................................52Downloading from Google Play™......................................................52Clearing your application data...........................................................52Permissions......................................................................................53Installing applications not from Google Play™ ..................................53PlayNow™ service.....................................................................54Before you download content...........................................................54Downloading from the PlayNow™ service.........................................54Getting organised.......................................................................55Calendar...........................................................................................55Alarm clock.......................................................................................55Scanning with the NeoReader™ application...........................58NeoReader™ application menu overview..........................................58Synchronising data on your phone...........................................59Synchronising with Google™............................................................59Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts..............60Synchronising with Facebook™ inside your Xperia™ phone.............60Synchronising using SyncML™.........................................................61Connecting to wireless networks.............................................63Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................63Web browser...............................................................................66Browsing the web.............................................................................66Navigating web pages.......................................................................66Managing bookmarks.......................................................................67Managing text and images................................................................69Multiple windows..............................................................................69Downloading from the web...............................................................70Browser settings...............................................................................70Music...........................................................................................72Copying media files to your memory card..........................................72Using the music player .....................................................................723This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Identifying music using TrackID technology...........................77Using TrackID™ technology results...................................................77Using TrackID™ to identify tracks on the FM Radio...........................78Using the FM radio.....................................................................79FM radio overview.............................................................................79Moving between radio channels........................................................79Using your favourite radio channels...................................................80Making a new search for radio channels............................................80Switching between the speaker and the handsfree...........................80Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™.............................................80Taking photos and recording videos........................................81Camera controls overview.................................................................81Using the still camera........................................................................81Using the video camera.....................................................................85Viewing photos and videos in Gallery......................................88Working with albums.........................................................................88Working with photos in Gallery..........................................................90Bluetooth™ wireless technology..............................................93Naming your phone...........................................................................93Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device............................................93Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology ..............94Connecting your phone to a computer....................................96Transferring and handling content using a USB cable........................96Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®.....................96PC Companion.................................................................................97Media Go™ .....................................................................................97Using location services to find your position..........................99Using GPS........................................................................................99Google Maps™.................................................................................99Using Google Maps™ to get directions...........................................100Backing up and restoring........................................................101Types of content you can back up..................................................101Locking and protecting your phone.......................................102IMEI number...................................................................................102SIM card protection........................................................................102Setting a screen lock.......................................................................103Updating your phone...............................................................105Updating your phone wirelessly.......................................................105Updating your phone using a USB cable connection.......................105Phone settings overview.........................................................1074This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Status and notification icons overview..................................109Status icons....................................................................................109Notification icons.............................................................................109Application overview................................................................111User support.............................................................................113Troubleshooting.......................................................................114My phone is not working as expected.............................................114Resetting the phone........................................................................114I cannot charge the phone..............................................................114No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging.......114The battery performance is low.......................................................114I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer,when using a USB cable.................................................................114I cannot use Internet-based services...............................................115Error messages...............................................................................115Recycling your phone..............................................................116Legal information.....................................................................117Index..........................................................................................1185This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Important informationPlease 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 allcountries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation,this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number, 112. Please contact your networkoperator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature andwhether additional access or usage fees apply.Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access tothe Internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internetfrom your phone. Contact your wireless service provider for more information.6This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Android™ – what and why?Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones canperform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise them to yourown needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existingapplications to improve functionality. On Google Play™ you can download a range ofapplications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrateapplications on your Android™ phone with other applications and with online servicesthat you use. For example, you can back up your phone contacts, access your differentemail accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your appointments, andengage in social networking.Android™ phones are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available andyour phone supports this new software, you can update your phone to get new featuresand the latest improvements.Your Android™ phone is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of theprovided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when youfirst start your phone. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features inAndroid™.New software releases may not be compatible with all phones.ApplicationsAn application is a phone program that helps you perform a task. For example, there areapplications to make calls, take photos and download more applications.7This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting startedAssemblyTo 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.To remove the battery1Remove the battery cover.2Place the tip of your finger into the opening on the bottom side of the battery andlift up the battery.To insert a memory card•Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card with the gold-colouredcontacts facing down.To remove the memory card121Remove the battery cover and the battery.2Press down the plastic clip that holds the memory card in place. While keepingthe clip pressed, use a fingernail to slide out the memory card.8This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To insert the SIM cardDo not insert an incompatible SIM card in the SIM card slot. Doing so could permanentlydamage your SIM card or your phone.•Remove the battery cover, then insert the SIM card into its slot with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.To remove the SIM card1Remove the battery cover and the battery.2Place the tip of your finger on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot.To attach the battery cover1Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens hole in thecover fits over the camera lens.2Press down firmly on all edges of the battery cover to make sure it gets attachedtightly.Turning the phone on and offTo turn on the phone9This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1Press and hold down the power key on the top of the phone until the phonevibrates.2If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.3To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen.4Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK.Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it laterfrom the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .It may take a while for the phone to start up.To turn off the phone1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.2In the options menu, tap Power off.3Tap OK.It may take a while for the phone to shut down.Setup guideThe first time you start your phone, a setup guide opens to explain basic phone functionsand help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the phone to yourspecific needs. You can also skip some steps and access the setup guide manually at alater stage.To access the setup guide manually1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Setup guide.Screen lockWhen your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to savebattery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on thetouchscreen when you are not using it. On the lockscreen, you can still view notifications,for example, notifications of missed calls and messages that arrived since the phone waslast locked.To activate the screen•Briefly press the power key .To unlock the screen•Drag to the right across the screen.To lock the screen manually•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .Accounts and servicesSign in to your online service accounts from your phone and benefit from a range ofservices. Combine services and get even more out of them. For example, collectcontacts from your Google™ and Facebook™ accounts and integrate them into yourphonebook, so you have everything in one place.You can sign up to online services from your phone as well as from a computer. Whenyou sign up for the first time, an account is created with your user name, password,settings and personal information. The next time you sign in, you get a personalisedview.10This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Google™ accountHaving a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with yourAndroid 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 yourphone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games,music, movies and books from Google Play™.Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® accountSynchronise your phone with your corporate Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account.This way, you keep your work email, contacts and calendar events with you at all times.Facebook™ accountFacebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family andcolleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your phone so that you canstay in touch from anywhere.SyncML™ accountSynchronise your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™. View and managecontacts, calendar events and bookmarks from your phone just as easily as you wouldfrom a computer.11This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting to know your phonePhone overview4896751 23 101213141511 1. Ear speaker2. Proximity sensor 13. Proximity sensor 24. Notification LED5. Volume/Zoom key6. Touchscreen7. Menu key8. Home key9. Back key10. Headset connector11. Power key12. Camera lens13. Speaker14. Connector for charger/USB cable15. Strap hole12This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using the keysBack•Go back to the previous screen•Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panelHome•Go to the Home screen•Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applicationsMenu•Open a list of options available in the current screen or applicationBatteryCharging the batteryYour phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. It may take a few minutesbefore the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the phone chargercable to a power source, such as a USB port or a phone charger. You can still use yourphone while it is charging. Charging the phone over a long period of time, for example,overnight, does not damage the battery or the phone.The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after acertain time when the phone charger is connected. This is to extend battery life and may resultin the charge status showing a level below 100 percent.To charge the phone13This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1Plug the phone charger into a power outlet.2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of acomputer).3Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, with theUSB symbol facing up. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts.4When the battery status LED is green, the phone is fully charged. Disconnect theUSB cable from your phone by pulling it straight outwards.Make sure not to bend the connector when removing the cable from the phone.Battery LED statusGreen The battery is fully chargedFlashing red The battery level is lowOrange The battery is charging. The battery level is between low and fullTo check the battery level1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.Improving battery performanceThe following tips can help you improve battery performance:•Charge your phone often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.•Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using theInternet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks.You can do this from Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Data enabled. Thissetting does not prevent your phone from transmitting data over other wireless networks.•Turn off GPS, Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® when you don't need these features. You can turnthem on and off more easily by adding the Status switch widget to your Home screen.You do not need to turn off 3G.•Set your synchronisation applications (used to synchronise your email, calendar andcontacts) to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise automatically, but increasethe synchronisation intervals.•Check the battery usage menu in the phone to see which applications use the mostpower. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streamingapplications, such as YouTube™. Some Android Market™ applications also consumemore power.•Close and exit applications that you are not using.•Lower the screen display brightness level.•Turn off your phone or use Airplane mode if you are in an area with no networkcoverage. Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and thisconsumes power.•Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand lessbattery power than the phone's loudspeakers.•Keep your phone in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time duringwhich the phone is connected to the network and is not being used.•Go to www.sonymobile.com to get the latest battery performance tips for your phonemodel.14This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To access the battery usage menu1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Battery to see which installed applications consume themost battery power.To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen1From your Home screen, press .2Tap Add > Widgets > Tools.3Flick left to find and select the Data traffic widget. You can now turn on and offyour data connection more easily.Using the touchscreenA protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen of your phone when you buy it. Youshould peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreenmight not function properly.When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to savebattery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on thetouchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect yoursubscription and make sure only you can access your phone content.Your phone screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked orshattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive todrops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warrantyservice.To open or highlight an item•Tap the item.To mark or unmark options•Tap the relevant checkbox or list option.Marked checkboxUnmarked checkboxMarked list optionUnmarked list optionZoomingThe zoom options available depend on the application you are using.To zoom•When available, tap or to zoom in or out.You may have to drag the screen (in any direction) to make the zoom icons appear.To zoom with two fingers15This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
•Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) orspread them apart (to zoom in).Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the web.ScrollingScroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you canalso scroll to the sides.Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.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.16This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To flick•To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on thescreen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stopit immediately by tapping the screen.SensorsYour phone has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects theambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The proximitysensor turns the touch screen off when your face touches the screen. This prevents youfrom unintentionally activating phone functions when you are engaged in a call.Home screenYour phone Home screen is the equivalent of the desktop on a computer. It's yourgateway to the main features in your phone. You can customise your Home screen withwidgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper and other items.The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flickleft or right to view content in one of the screen's four extensions. shows whichpart of the Home screen you are in.The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access.To go to the Home screen•Press .To browse the Home screen•Flick right or left.17This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To share an item from your Home screen1Press to open your Home screen.2Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag theitem to .3Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applicationsand widgets you like with your friends so they can download and use them.WidgetsWidgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. Forexample, the Music player widget allows you to start playing music directly.To add a widget to the Home screen1From your Home screen, press .2Tap Add > Widgets.3Tap a widget.To resize a widget1Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then release thewidget. If the widget can be resized, a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.2Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.3To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.To get an overview of all widgets on your Home screen•Pinch on any area of your Home screen. All widgets from different parts of yourHome screen are now displayed in one view.When all Home screen widgets are combined in one view, tap on any widget to go to the partof the Home screen containing that widget.Rearranging your Home screenCustomise the appearance of your Home screen and change the features that you canaccess from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders, andadd shortcuts to contacts.To open the options menu of your Home screenYou can open the Home screen options menu in two ways:•From your Home screen, press .•Touch and hold on any part of your Home screen.To add a shortcut to the Home screen1From your Home screen, press .2Tap Add > Shortcuts.3Find and select a shortcut.Add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and holding theapplication.To add a folder to the Home screen1From your Home screen, press .2Tap Add > Folder.3Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.Drag and drop an item on top of another item on your Home screen to create a folderautomatically.To add items to a folder•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag theitem to the folder.18This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To rename a folder1Tap the folder to open it.2Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.To move an item on the Home screen1Press to open your Home screen.2Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag theitem to the new location.To delete an item from the Home screen•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag theitem to .Changing the background of your Home screenAdapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.To change your Home screen wallpaper1From your Home screen, press .2Tap Wallpaper, then select a wallpaper.You can use a photo you have taken, or an animation. Go to Android Market™ and othersources to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours of theday.To set a theme1From your Home screen, press .2Tap Theme, then select a theme.When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.Accessing and using applicationsOpen applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen.Application screenThe Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains theapplications that come installed with your phone as well as the applications youdownload.The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick leftand right to view all content.To open the Application screen•From your Home screen, tap .To browse the Application screen•Open the Application screen, then flick right or left.19This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen1From your Home screen, tap .2Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag itto the desired location.To share an application from your Application screen1From your Home screen, tap .2Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then dragthe item to .3Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applicationsyou like with your friends so they can download and use them.Opening and closing applicationsTo open an application•From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.To close an application•Press .Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications maycontinue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application,you can continue where you left off. Remember that some applications may cause dataconnection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networkingservices.Recently used applications windowYou can view and access recently used applications from this window.To open the recently used applications window•Press and hold down .Application menuYou can open a menu at any time when you are using an application by pressing the key on your phone. The menu will look different depending on which application you areusing.To open a menu in an application•While using the application, press .A menu is not available in all applications.Rearranging your Application screenMove the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences.To arrange applications on the Application screen1From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.2Tap and select an option.20This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To move an application on the Application screen1Open the Application screen, then tap .2Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag theitem to the new location.3Tap to exit edit mode.You can only move your applications when is selected.To uninstall an application from the Application screen1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap . All uninstallable applications are marked with a icon.3Tap the application you want to uninstall, then tap OK.Status and notificationsThe status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your phone. To the leftyou get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For example, newmessage and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signalstrength, battery status, and other information.A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications. Forexample, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call. Thenotification light may not work when the battery level is low.Checking notifications and ongoing activitiesYou can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get moreinformation. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view acalendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, suchas the music player.21This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To open the Notification panel•Drag the status bar downwards.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 open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel•Tap .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•Tap .Phone settings menuView and change your phone settings from the Settings menu.22This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To access the phone settings1From the Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings.Typing textOn-screen keyboardTap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Someapplications open the on-screen keyboard automatically. You can also open thiskeyboard by touching a text field.Using the on-screen keyboard12:453G.,51674321Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to accessextra characters in the language.2 Close the on-screen keyboard view3 Display numbers and symbols. Touch and hold to display smileys.4 Enter a space5 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes thewriting language when more than one input language is selected.6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input7 Delete a character before the cursorAll illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actualphone.To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text•Tap a text entry field.To hide the on-screen keyboard•When the on-screen keyboard is open, press .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 theapplication you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic.To enter text using the on-screen keyboard1To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.2To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get alist of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touchand hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed onthe keyboard, drag to and select "é".23This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters•Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa.To turn on the caps lock•Before you type a word, tap or until appears.To enter numbers or symbols•When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. Tap to view more options.To enter common punctuation marks1When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.2Select a punctuation mark from the candidate bar. The selected mark is insertedbefore the space.To quickly enter a full stop, tap the space bar twice when you finish entering a word.To insert a smiley1When you enter text, touch and hold .2Select a smiley.To delete characters•Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete, then tap .To enter a carriage return•When you enter text, tap to enter a carriage return.To select text1When you enter text, touch and hold the text field or double-tap within the textfield.2The word you touch gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left orright to select more text.To edit text in portrait orientation1When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until an application bar appears.2Select the text you want to edit, and then use the application bar to make yourdesired changes.To paste text from the clipboard, you can also hold the text field until Paste appears, then tapPaste.Application bar123451Close the application bar2 Select all text3 Cut text4 Copy text5 Paste text only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard.24This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using the Gesture input function to write wordsYou can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard.You can lift your finger between words so that the phone recognises them.Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen keyboard.To change the Gesture input settings1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . If you have selectedmore than one writing language, touch and hold .2Tap Text input settings.3Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox.4If you want to automatically add a space between gestures without having to tapthe space bar each time, mark the Space between gestures checkbox.To enter text using the Gesture input function1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter toletter to trace the word you want to write. Lift up your finger when you’ve finishedentering a word.2The phone suggests a word based on the letters you have traced. If necessary,select the correct word in the candidate bar. To view more options, scroll right orleft in the word candidate bar. If you cannot find the desired word, tap once todelete the entire word. Then try again to trace the word using Gesture input, ortap each letter to enter the word.3If the Space between gestures setting is activated, trace the next word that youwant to enter. If not, tap the space bar and then trace the next word you want toenter.To enter joined compound words when the Space between gestures setting is activated, youmay need to slide to enter the first part of the word, then tap each letter to enter the rest ofthe word.PhonepadThe Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictivetext and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method viathe keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.Using the Phonepad178’’’ .-ABC DEF ?JKL MNOGHI !TUV WXYZPQRS512334 621Choose a text input option2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock3 Display numbers4 Display symbols and smileys5 Enter a space25This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
6 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes thewriting language when more than one input language is selected.7 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input8 Delete a character before the cursorAll illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actualphone.To open the Phonepad for the first time•Tap a text entry field, then tap or touch and hold if you have alreadyselected more than one input language. Tap Keyboard layout and select anoption.Once you’ve made the setting, you can simply activate the Phonepad by tapping a text entryfield.To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad1When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selectedmore than one input language.2Tap Keyboard layout and select an option.Remember the Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.To enter text using the PhonepadWhen using the Phonepad, you can choose from two input options:•When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letteryou want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to viewmore word suggestions and select a word from the list.•When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want toenter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected. Then do the samefor the next character you want to enter, and so on.To enter numbers using the Phonepad•When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad1When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears.2Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.Keyboard and Phonepad settingsYou can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as writinglanguage and automatic correction.To access the keyboard and the Phonepad settings•When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap . If youhave selected more than one writing language, touch and hold instead.To change writing language using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad1When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selectedmore than one input language.2Tap Writing languages and select the languages you want to use for writing.3If you have selected more than one input language, tap to switch between theselected writing languages.26This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To switch keyboards1When you enter text, drag the status bar downwards to open the Notificationpanel.2Tap Select input method, and select an option.Text input settingsWhen entering text, you can access a text input settings menu that helps you set optionsfor text prediction. For example, you can decide how you want the phone to presentword alternatives and correct words as you type, or enable the text input application toremember new words you write.To change the text input settings1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap , ortouch and hold .2Tap Text input settings.3Select the desired settings.Customising your phoneAdapt the phone to your needs by adjusting, for example, your personal ringtone, phonelanguage and your Privacy settings.Adjusting the volumeYou can adjust the ringtone volume for phone calls and notifications as well as for musicand video playback.To adjust the ring volume with the volume key•Press the volume key up or down.To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key•When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.To set the phone to silent mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound.3Select Silent mode, then select Mute.To set the phone to vibrate mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound.3Select Silent mode, then select Vibrate.To set the phone to vibrate and ring mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound.3Select Silent mode, then select Off.4Mark the Vibrate on ring checkbox.To enhance the speaker loudness1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound.3Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.Time and dateYou can change the time and date in your phone.27This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To set the date manually1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.3Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.4Tap Set date.5Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.6Tap Set.To set the time manually1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.3Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.4Tap Set time.5Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.6If applicable, scroll up to change AM to PM, or vice versa.7Tap Set.To set the time zone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.3Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.4Tap Select time zone.5Select an option.To set the date format1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Date & time > Select date format.3Select an option.Ringtone settingsTo set a phone ringtone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.3Select a ringtone.4Tap Done.To enable touch tones1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound.3Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.To select a notification ringtone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification.3Select a ringtone.4Tap Done.Screen settingsTo adjust the screen brightness1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.3To decrease the screen brightness, drag the slider to the left. To increase it, dragthe slider to the right.4Tap OK.The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve batteryperformance, see Improving battery performance on page 14.28This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To set the screen to vibrate1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Sound.3Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap softkeys and certain applications.To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.3Select an option.To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key .To keep the screen active while the phone is charging1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Developer options.3Mark the Stay awake checkbox.Phone languageYou can select a language to use in your phone.To change the phone language1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.3Select an option.If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap the Settingsicon . Then select the entry beside , and select the first entry in the following menu. Youcan then select the language you want.Airplane modeIn Airplane mode, your phone's network and radio transceivers are turned off to preventdisturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to music,watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your memorycard 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 mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More….3Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.You can also select Airplane mode from the Phone options menu. To access the Phoneoptions menu, press and hold down the power key .MemoryYou can save content on a memory card and in the phone memory. Music, video clipsand photos are saved on the memory card while applications, contacts and messagesare saved in the phone memory.You can move some applications from the phone memory to the memory card.29This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To move an application to the memory card1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Apps.3Tap the desired application.4Tap Move to SD card.It is not possible to move some applications from the phone memory to the memory card.Memory cardYou may have to purchase a memory card separately.Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media content. Thistype of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices.Formatting the memory cardYou can format the memory card in your phone, for example, to free up memory. Thismeans that you erase all data on the card.All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backupsof everything you want to save before formatting the memory card. To back up your content,you can copy it to your computer. For more information, refer to the chapter Connecting yourphone to a computer on page 96.To format the memory card1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.3After you have unmounted the memory card, tap Erase SD card.Using a headset with your phoneUse the accessories provided with your phone, or other compatible accessories, for optimalperformance.To use a headset1Connect the headset to your phone.2To answer a call, press the call handling key.3To end the call, press the call handling key.If a headset is not included with the phone, you may purchase one separately.If you are listening to music, the music stops when you answer a call and resumes after youend the call.Internet and messaging settingsTo send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a2G/3G mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to getthese settings:30This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
•For most mobile phone networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings comepreinstalled on your phone. You can then start using the Internet and send messagesright away.•In some cases you will get the option to download Internet and messaging settings thefirst time you turn on your phone. It is also possible to download these settings later fromthe Settings menu.•You can manually add and change Internet and network settings in your phone at anytime. Contact your network operator for detailed information on your Internet andmessaging settings.To download Internet and messaging settings1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings.To view the current Access Point Name (APN)1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.3Tap Access Point Names.If you have several available connections, the active network connection will be indicated by amarked button to the right.To configure APN settings manually1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.3Tap Access Point Names, then press .4Tap New APN.5Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile you want to create.6Tap APN and enter the access point name.7Enter all other information required by your network operator.8Press and tap Save .Contact your network operator for detailed information about your network settings.To reset the default Internet settings1From the Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.3Tap Access Point Names, then press .4Tap Reset to default.Turning off data trafficYou can disable all data connections over 2G/3G networks with your phone to avoid anyunwanted data downloads and synchronisations. Contact your network operator if youneed detailed information about your subscription plan and data traffic costs.When data traffic is turned off, you can still use Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth™ connections. You canalso send and receive multimedia messages.To turn off all data traffic1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.3Unmark the Data enabled checkbox.31This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Data roamingDepending on your network operator, it might be possible to allow mobile dataconnections via 2G/3G outside of your home network (roaming). Please note that datatransmission charges may apply. Contact your network operator for more information.Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home network without anynotification, for example, when sending search and synchronisation requests. Additionalcharges may apply for data roaming. Consult your service provider.To activate data roaming1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.3Mark the Data roaming checkbox.You can’t activate data roaming when data connections have been deactivatedNetwork settingsYour phone automatically switches between networks depending on availability. Somenetwork operators allow you to switch networks manually, for example, if you aretravelling abroad and want to use a particular network.To select a network mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.3Tap Network Mode.4Select a network mode.To select another network manually1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.3When a pop-up window appears, tap Search mode > Manual.4Select a network.If you select a network manually, your phone will not search for other networks, even if youmove out of range of the manually selected network.To activate automatic network selection1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.3When a pop-up window appears, tap Search mode.4Tap Automatic.32This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
CallingEmergency callsYour phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. Youcan normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or withoutthe SIM card inserted, if you are within range of a network.To make an emergency call1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and Tap Phone.3Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap .You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls arebarred.To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked1Tap Emergency call.2Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap .Call handlingYou can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved inyour phone's contact list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You canalso use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contact list and calllogs.When you make a call, your phone's main microphone works together with the secondmicrophone to suppress noise and background sound.Do not cover the second microphone while you make a call.To make a call by dialling1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.3Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call. To delete a number, tap .To make a call using smart dial1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.3Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact youwant to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matchesappears.4Tap the contact you want to call.To end a call•Tap .To make an international call1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.3Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.4Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0) and phone number, thentap Call.33This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To answer a call•Drag to the right across the screen.If you are using regular headphones without a microphone, you have to remove theheadphones from the headset connector to be able to answer the call.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 Busy.To change the ear speaker volume during a call•Press the volume key up or down.To turn on the loudspeaker during a call•Tap .To mute the microphone during a call•Tap .To activate the screen during a call•Press .To enter numbers during a call1During a call, tap . A keypad appears.2Enter numbers.To mute the ringtone for an incoming call•When you receive the call, press the volume key.Recent callsIn the call log, you can view recently missed , received and dialled calls.To view your missed calls1When you have missed a call, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bardownwards.2Tap Missed call.To call a number from your call log1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.3To call a number directly, tap the number. To edit a number before calling, touchand hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.You can also call a number by tapping > Call back.To add a number from the call log to your contacts1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.3Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts.4Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.5Edit the contact details and tap Done.34This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
VoicemailIf your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages foryou when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved onyour SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter itmanually.To enter your voicemail number1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail settings > Voicemailnumber.3Enter your voicemail number.4Tap OK.To call your voicemail service1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.3Touch and hold 1.Multiple callsIf you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When itis activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.To activate or deactivate call waiting1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings.3To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.To answer a second call and end the ongoing call•When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap End current call and answer.To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold•When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Answer.To make a second call1During an ongoing call, tap .2Enter the number of the recipient and tap .3If the recipient answers, the first call is put on hold.The same procedure applies to subsequent calls.To switch between multiple calls•To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap the desired numberor contact.To end the ongoing call and return to the next call on hold•Tap .Conference callsWith a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or morepersons.35This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To make a conference call1During an ongoing call, tap .2Dial the number of your second participant and tap .3If the second participant answers, the first call is put on hold.4Tap .To add more participants, repeat steps 1 to 4.To have a private conversation with a conference call participant1During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage.2Tap the number of the participant you want to talk to privately.3To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap .To release a participant from a conference call1During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number ofparticipants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants.2Tap next to the participant you want to release.To end a conference call•During the call, tap .Call settingsBarring callsYou can bar all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. When you use callbarring for the first time, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and thena new password to activate the call barring function.To bar incoming or outgoing calls1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call blocking.3Select an option.4Enter the password and tap Enable.Rejecting a call with a messageYou can reject a call with a predefined message. When you reject a call with such amessage, the message is automatically sent to the caller and saved on your phone.Six messages are predefined in the phone. You can select from these predefinedmessages, which can also be edited if necessary.To reject a call with a predefined message•Drag Reject with message upward, then select a message.To reject a second call with a predefined message•When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Reject with message upward,then select a message.To edit the message used to reject a call1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Reject call with message.3Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.4When you're done, tap OK.Forwarding callsYou can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answeringservice.36This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To forward calls1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.3Select an option.4Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable.To turn off call forwarding1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.3Select an option, then tap Disable.Showing or hiding your phone numberYou can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when youcall them.To show or hide your phone number1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID.Fixed Dialling NumbersIf you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of FixedDialling Numbers (FDN) to restrict outgoing calls.To enable or disable fixed dialling1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers.3Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing.4Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.To access the list of accepted call recipients1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialingnumbers.37This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
ContactsUse 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 communicationswith that contact in one easy overview.You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronise them with contacts saved inyour Google™ account, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account, or other accountsthat support synchronisation. The Contacts application automatically creates new entriesand also helps you match data such as email addresses with existing entries. You canalso manage this process manually. For more information, go to www.sonymobile.com.Transferring contacts to your new phoneThere are several ways to transfer contacts to your new phone. Select a transfer methodthat best suits your situation.Transferring contacts using a PCYou can use a PC to transfer contacts from several phone brands, including iPhone,Samsung, HTC and Nokia.You need:•An Internet-connected PC running Windows®•A USB cable for your old phone•A USB cable for your new Android™ phone•Your old phone•Your new Android™ phoneIf you don't have access to all of the items listed above, go to www.sonymobile.com to findout about other ways to transfer your contacts.Using the PC Companion program to transfer contactsIf you are transferring contacts using a PC, use the PC Companion progam. It's free, andthe installation files are already saved on your new phone. PC Companion also offers arange of other features, including help to update your phone software.To install PC Companion1New phone: Turn on your new Android™ phone and connect it to a PC using aUSB cable.2New phone: Tap Install to install PC Companion on the PC.3Computer: If a popup window appears, select Run Startme.exe. In the newpopup window that appears, click Install to start the installation and then followthe instructions to complete the installation.To transfer contacts to your new phone using PC Companion1Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.2Open the PC Companion program on the PC, then click Contacts Setup andfollow the instructions to transfer your contacts.38This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Transferring contacts using an Apple® Mac® computerFor detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts fromyour old phone, go to www.sonymobile.com.Transferring contacts using synchronisation accountsYour phone works with popular online synchronisation accounts such as Google Sync™,Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®or Facebook™. If you have synced the contacts inyour old phone or your computer with an online account, you can transfer your contactsto your new phone using that account. For more detailed information aboutsynchronisation, see Synchronising data on your phoneon page 59.To synchronise your phone contacts with a synchronisation account1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.3To set up a synchronisation account, tap Add account and follow the on-screeninstructions. If you have already set up a synchronisation account and you want tosync with that account, tap the account, press , and tap Sync now.To import contacts from a SIM card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Import contacts > SIM card.3If you have set up a synchronisation account, you can choose to add the SIM cardcontacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use these contacts in thephone. Select your desired option.4To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all contacts,press , then tap Import all.To import contacts from a memory card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card.3If you have set up a synchronisation account, you can add the imported memorycard contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use the importedcontacts in the phone. Select your desired option.4If you have more than one vCard file on the SD card, a list appears showingdifferent batches of phone contacts, with the corresponding dates for when theywere created. Select the batch you want to import.To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology1Make sure you have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and your phone set tovisible. If not, then you cannot receive data from other devices.2When you are asked to confirm whether you want to receive the file, tap Accept.3Drag down the Notification panel and tap the file you received to import thecontact data.To receive contacts sent using a messaging service1When you receive a new text message, multimedia message, or email message,open the message.2The received contact data appears as a vCard attachment. Tap, or touch andhold the vCard file to open a menu so you can save the contact data.39This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Contacts screen overview543211 Tap this icon to create a contact2 Contact search field3 Tap a contact to view its details4 Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu5 Shortcut tabsManaging your contactsYou can create, edit and synchronise your contacts in a few simple steps. You canselect contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them in thephone.If you synchronise your contacts with more than one account, you can join contacts inyour phone to avoid duplicates.Some synchronisation services, for example, some social networking services, do not allowyou to edit contact details.To view your contacts•From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Your contacts are listed here.To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Filter.3In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you havesynchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appearsin the list. You can tap the account to further expand the list of options. When youare finished, tap OK.To add a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap .3If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts, select theaccount to which you want to add this contact, or tap Phone contact if you onlywant to use this contact in your phone.4Enter or select the desired information for the contact.5When you are finished, tap Done.If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact phone number, you can use thenumber when you make calls from other countries.To edit a contact1From the Home screen, tap , then tap .2Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact.3Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done.40This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To associate a picture with a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact.3Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture.4When you have added the picture, tap Done.You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Xperia™ Gallery application.To view your communication with a contact1From the Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap the contact you want to view.3To view your communication with the contact for different media, tap or flickthrough the filter items at the bottom of the screen.To delete contacts1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Delete contacts.3Mark the contacts you want to delete, or tap Mark all if you want to delete allcontacts.4Tap Delete > OK.To edit contact information about yourself1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Touch and hold Myself at the top of the contact list, then tap Edit contact.3Enter the new information or make the changes you want.4When you are done, tap Done.Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationIf you synchronise your contacts with a new account or import contact information inother ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If thishappens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries bymistake, you can separate them again later.To link contacts1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Touch and hold the contact you want to link with another contact, then tap Linkcontact.3From the list that appears, tap the contact whose information you want to join withthe first contact, then tap OK to confirm. The information from the first contact ismerged with the second contact, and the first contact is no longer displayed in theContacts list.To separate linked contacts1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Touch and hold the linked contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact.3Tap Unlink contact.4Tap OK.GroupsYou can assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to them from within theContacts application.To assign a contact to a group1From the Home screen, tap , then tap .2Touch and hold the contact that you want to assign to a group, then tap Editcontact.3Tap the bar directly under Assign to group.4Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact, thentap Done.41This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
FavouritesYou can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from theContacts application.To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite1From the Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites.3Tap .To view your favourite contacts1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap Groups, then tap .Communicating with your contactsTo search for a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search field. All contactsbeginning with those letters appear.The quick contact menuTap 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 achat using the Google Talk™ application.For an application to appear as an option in the quick contact menu, you may need to set upthe application in your phone and be logged in to the application. For example, you need tostart the Gmail™ application and enter your login details before you can use Gmail™ from thequick contact menu.Sharing your contactsTo send your business card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap Myself.3Press , then tap Send contact > OK.4Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.To send a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap the contact whose details you want to send.3Press , then tap Send contact > OK.4Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.To send several contacts at once1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Send contacts.3Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts.4Tap Send, then tap OK to confirm.5Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.Backing up contactsYou can use a memory card, a SIM card or an online synchronisation tool such asMicrosoft® Exchange ActiveSync® to back up contacts.42This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To export all contacts to the memory card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Back up contacts > SD card.3Tap OK.To export contacts to a SIM card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Press , then tap Back up contacts > SIM card.3Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export allyour contacts.4Tap Back up.5Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on yourSIM card, or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existingcontacts on your SIM card.When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due tomemory limitations on SIM cards.43This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
MessagingUsing text and multimedia messagingYou can send and receive text messages from your phone using SMS (Short MessageService). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can alsosend and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos.The number of characters you can send in a single text message varies depending onthe operator and the language you use. If you exceed the character limit, then all yoursingle messages are linked together and sent as one message. You are charged foreach single text message you send. When you view your messages, they appear asconversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person aregrouped together.To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings in your phone. See Internetand messaging settings on page 30.To create and send a message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap New message.3To add a recipient, tap Add recipient, then find and mark the checkbox next tothe recipient name. To add more than one recipient, mark the checkboxes for thedesired recipients. You can also enter the full number in the search field manually,then tap Add.4When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.5Tap Write message and enter your message text.6If you want to add a media file, tap and select an option.7If you want to add or remove recipients before sending the message, press .To add a recipient, tap Add recipient. To remove a recipient, tap Edit recipientsand tap next to a recipient field. When you are finished, tap Done.8To send the message, tap Send.If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets taggedwith the word Draft:.To read a received message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap the desired conversation.3If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tapDownload message.When you receive a text or multimedia message, appears in the status bar. To read themessage, you can also drag the status bar downwards and tap the received message whenthe status bar is open.To reply to a message1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Tap the desired conversation.3Enter your reply and tap Send.To forward a message1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Tap the desired conversation.3Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.4Select a recipient from the list, or tap Add recipient to add a recipient who is notin the list.5Edit the message and tap Send.44This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To delete a message1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Tap the desired conversation.3Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >Yes.To delete conversations1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Press , then tap Delete several.3Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tap Delete.To save a sender's number to a contact1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Tap a conversation.3Tap the sender's number at the top of the screen.4Tap .5Select an existing contact, or tap if you want to create a new contact.6Edit the contact information and tap Done.To call a message sender1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Tap a conversation.3Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen.4If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number you want to call. Ifyou have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap .To save a file contained in a message you receive1From yourHome screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Tap the desired conversation.3If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tapDownload message.4Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.Text and multimedia message optionsTo change the notification settings for messages1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Press , then tap Settings.3If desired, tap Notification tone and select a notification sound.4If desired, tap Notification vibration and mark the checkbox to activate.To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Press , then tap Settings.3Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate the delivery report.When a message has been delivered to the recipient, appears in the message.To view messages saved on the SIM card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.2Press , then tap Settings > SIM messages.45This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
EmailUse the Email application in your phone to send and receive emails through your regularemail account or through your corporate account. Or you can do both. Your phone canhandle several email accounts at the same time. You can set up these accounts to runthrough one combined inbox, or through separate inboxes. Note that emails you receiveto your Gmail™ account can be accessed in the phone from both the Email and theGmail™ applications.Your corporate Microsoft® Outlook® email messages have to be stored on aMicrosoft® Exchange server for the functionality described above to work. See Synchronisingyour corporate email, calendar and contacts on page 60 for more information.To set up an email account in your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .3Enter your email address and password, then tap Next.4If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically,complete the setup manually. If necessary, contact your email service provider fordetailed settings. For corporate email setup on your phone, select ExchangeActive Sync as the account type.5When you are prompted, enter a name for your email account, so that it is easilyidentifiable. The same name shows in the emails you send from this account.When you are finished, tap Next.You can set up more than one email account. See To add an extra email account in yourphone on page 49.Using emailTo create and send an email message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . The inbox of your defaultemail account appears. If you want to use another email account that you haveset up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you wantto send the message from.2Tap .3Tap To and start typing the recipient's email address. Matches are displayed in adynamic list. Tap the relevant match or continue typing the complete emailaddress. To add more recipients, enter a comma ( , ) or a semicolon ( ; ) and starttyping another name. To delete a recipient, tap .4To select an email address saved in your contacts, tap , then find and mark thecheckbox next to a recipient field. To add more than one recipient, mark thecheckboxes for the desired recipients. When you are finished, tap Done.5Tap the subject field and enter the email subject.6To attach a file, press , then tap Attach file. Select the type of file, then tap thefile you want to attach from the list that appears.7Tap the body text field and enter your message text.8To add Cc/Bcc fields, press , then tap Add Cc/Bcc.9To send the email, tap .46This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To receive email messages1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears.3If 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. If you wantto check all your email accounts at once, tap the bar containing , then tapCombined view.4To download new messages, tap .If you have set up a corporate email account, you can set the check frequency to Automatic(Push).To read your email messages1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want tocheck another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the barcontaining , and select the account you want to check.3In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want to read.4In the body text field, spread two fingers apart, or pinch them together, to zoom inor out.5Use the forward and backward arrows to read your next or previous message.To view an email message attachment1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want tocheck another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the barcontaining , then select the account you want to check.3Find and tap the desired message in your email inbox. Emails with attachmentsare identified by .4Tap the attachment tab in the email body. All attachments appear in a list.5Tap Load below an attachment item.6When the attachment is downloaded, tap View or Save.To save a sender's email address to your contacts1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want tocheck another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the barcontaining , then select the account you want to check.3Find and tap the desired message in your email inbox.4Tap the name of the sender.5Tap OK when you are prompted to add the name to your contacts.6Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact if you want to create a newcontact.7Edit the contact information and tap Done.To reply to an email message1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want tocheck another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the barcontaining , then select the account you want to check.3Find and tap the message you want to reply to, then tap .4To reply to all, tap , then tap Reply all.5Enter your reply, then tap .47This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To forward an email message1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want tocheck another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the barcontaining , then select the account you want to check.3Find and tap the message you want to forward.4Tap , then tap Forward.5Tap To and enter the recipient's address.6Enter your message text, then tap .To delete an email message1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to checkanother email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing, then select the account you want to check.3In your email inbox, mark the checkbox for the email you want to delete, then tap.To search for emails1From your Home screen, tap . Then find and tap . The inbox of your defaultemail account appears. If you want to check another email account that you haveset up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you wantto check.2Tap .3Enter your search text, then tap the search key, or tap the confirm key on yourkeyboard.4The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email you want to open.To mark a read email as unread1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want tocheck another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the barcontaining , then select the account you want to check.3Mark the checkbox for the desired email, then tap .To mark an unread email as read, mark its checkbox, then tap .To star an email1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want tocheck another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the barcontaining , then select the account you want to check.3Mark the checkbox for the email that you want to star, then tap .To unstar an email, mark it, then tap .To view all starred emails1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap , then tap Starred. Starred emails from all your accounts appear in a list.To manage your email in batches1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . The inbox of your defaultemail account appears. If you want to check another email account that you haveset up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you wantto check.2Mark the checkboxes for the emails you want to select.3When you are finished, tap one of the icons in the tool bar to, for example, movethe selected emails to another folder.48This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To view all folders for one email account1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . The inbox of your defaultemail account appears. If you want to check another email account that you haveset up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you wantto check.2Tap to view all the folders in the account.To change the inbox check frequency1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .3Press , then tap Settings.4If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to adjust.5Tap Inbox check frequency and select an option.Using email accountsTo add an extra email account in your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .3Press , then tap Settings.4Tap Add account.5Enter the email address and password, then tap Next.6If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically,complete the setup manually. If necessary, contact your email service provider fordetailed settings.7When prompted, enter a name for your email account so that it is easilyidentifiable. The same name shows in the emails that you send from this account.8When you are finished, tap Next.To set an email account as your default account1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .3Press , then tap Settings.4Tap the account you want to use as the default account for composing andsending emails.5Mark the Default account checkbox. The inbox of the default account appearsevery time you open the Email application.If you only have one email account, this account is automatically the default account.To remove an email account from your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .3Press , then tap Settings.4Tap the account you want to remove.5Find and tap Remove account > OK.Gmail™ and other Google™ servicesIf you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application in your phone toread, write and organise email messages. After you set up your Google™ account towork in the phone, you can also chat to friends using the Google Talk™ application,synchronise your phone calendar application with your Google Calendar™, anddownload applications and games from Android Market™.The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries orregions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.49This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To set up a Google™ account in your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google.3Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if youalready have an account. Your phone is now ready to use with Gmail™ , GoogleTalk™ and Google Calendar™.You can also sign in or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you startyour phone. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.To open the Gmail™ application1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Gmail™ .50This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Google Talk™You can use Google Talk™ instant messaging in your phone to chat with friends whoalso use this application.To start Google Talk™1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Talk.To reply to an instant message with Talk1When someone contacts you on Talk, appears in the status bar.2Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message and begin to chat.51This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting started with Google Play™Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browsethese applications and games through different categories. You can also rate anapplication or game and send feedback on it.To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up aGoogle™ account in your phone on page 50.Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regionsTo open Google Play™1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Play Store.Downloading from Google Play™You can download all kinds of applications from Google Play™, including freeapplications.Before you download applicationsBefore you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a workingInternet connection.Also, remember that you might incur data traffic charges when you download content toyour phone. Contact your operator for more information.To download a free application1In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, orby using the search function.2Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete theinstallation.3If the application you want to download requires access to your data or control ofany functions on your phone, an additional screen appears with details. Read thisscreen carefully because the functionality of your phone may be seriously affectedif you proceed. Tap OK if you agree, or Cancel if you wish to cancel thedownload.To download a paid application1In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, orby using the search function.2Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions in your phone tocomplete your purchase.3If the application you want to download requires access to your data or control ofany functions on your phone, an additional screen appears with details. Read thisscreen carefully because the functionality of your phone may be seriously affectedif you proceed. Tap OK if you agree, or Cancel if you wish to cancel thedownload.To open a downloaded application1In Google Play™, press , then tap My Apps.2Tap the downloaded application.You can also access downloaded applications from the Application screen.Clearing your application dataYou may sometimes need to clear data for an application. This might happen if, forexample, the application memory becomes full, or you want to clear high scores for a52This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
game. You might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messages insome applications.To clear all cache for an application1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings.3Tap Apps.4Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache.5Tap Clear cache.It is not possible to clear the cache for some applications.To delete an installed application1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings.3Tap Apps.4Select the application that you want to delete.5Tap Uninstall.It is not possible to delete some preinstalled applications.PermissionsSome applications need to access parts of your phone to be able to work properly. Forexample, a navigation application needs permissions to send and receive data traffic,and access your location. Some applications might misuse their permissions by stealingor deleting data, or reporting your location. Make sure you only install and givepermissions to applications you trust.To view permissions of an application1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings.3Tap Apps.4Tap the desired application.5Scroll down to view the relevant details under Permissions.Installing applications not from Google Play™Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your phone. Bydefault, your phone is set to block such installations. However, you can change thissetting and allow installations from unknown sources.Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or contenttransferred via download or other interface to your phone. Similarly, Sony is not responsible forany damage or reduced performance of your phone attributable to the transfer of third-partycontent. Only use content from reliable sources. Contact the content provider if you have anyquestions or concerns.To allow the installation of applications not from Google Play™1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security.3Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.53This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
PlayNow™ serviceYou can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games, ringtonesand wallpapers. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads.The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries.Before you download contentBefore you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you mayneed to have a memory card inserted in your phone to download content.When you download content to your phone, you might be charged for the amount of datatransferred. Contact your operator for information about data transfer rates in your country.To start PlayNow™1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .Downloading from the PlayNow™ serviceDownload a range of content from the PlayNow™ service direct to your phone. Choosefrom a variety of applications, games, music, ringtones and other content. Note thatpayment options for non-free applications may vary per country.To download a PlayNow item to your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap PlayNow™.3Find an item you want to download by browsing categories, or by using thesearch function.4Tap the item to view its details.5Click “Buy now!” to start the purchase process. After your purchase has beenvalidated, you can start to download your content.54This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting organisedCalendarYour 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. SeeSynchronising data on your phone on page 59.To set the calendar view1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.2Press and select an option.To view multiple calendars1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.2Press , then tap More > My calendars.3Tap to select the calendars you want to view.To create a calendar event1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.2Press , then tap New event.3Enter the name, time, location and description for the event.4If desired, select another option under Repetition.5Select a reminder for the event. To add a new reminder for the event, tap .6Tap Save.When the appointment time approaches, your phone plays a short sound to remind you. Also, appears in the status bar.To view a calendar event1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.2Tap the event you want to view.To change the calendar settings1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.2Press , then tap More > Settings.3Tap to open the setting you want to change, and edit as desired.Alarm clockUse your phone as an alarm clock and select any sound in your phone as your alarmsignal. The alarm does not sound if your phone is turned off. But it does sound whenyour phone is set to silent mode.To open the alarm clock1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarms.You can also open the alarm clock by tapping the analog clock after adding it as widget toyour Home screen.To set a new alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarms.3Tap Add alarm.4Adjust the time by scrolling up and down.5Tap Set.6If desired, edit other alarm settings.7Tap Done.55This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To edit an existing alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarms.3Tap the alarm you want to edit.4Tap Time.5Scroll up or down to adjust the time.6Tap Set.7If desired, edit other alarm settings.8Tap Done.The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general timesettings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.To deactivate an alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarms.3Tap one of the marked alarms.4Unmark the Turn alarm on checkbox.To activate an existing alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarms.3Tap one of the unmarked alarms.4Mark the Turn alarm on checkbox.To delete an alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarms.3Tap the alarm you want to delete.4Tap Delete, then tap OK.To set the ringtone for an alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarms.3Tap the alarm you want to edit.4Tap Ringtone and select an option.5Tap Done.To set a recurring alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarms.3Tap the alarm you want to edit.4Tap Repeat.5Mark the checkboxes for the desired days, then tap OK.To set the title for an alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarms.3Tap the alarm you want to edit.4Tap Label and enter a name for the alarm.5Tap OK.To activate the vibrate function for an alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarms.3Tap the alarm you want to edit.4Mark the Vibrate checkbox.56This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarms, then press .3Tap Settings.4Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox.To snooze an alarm when it sounds•When the alarm sounds, tap Snooze.To turn off an alarm when it sounds•When the alarm sounds, tap Dismiss.57This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Scanning with the NeoReader™applicationUse your phone as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan. Forexample, you see a coat in a magazine ad and want to find the nearest retail outlet tobuy it. If the ad contains a readable barcode, the NeoReader™ application uses thiscode to access mobile web content, such as a web page with more product informationor a map of nearby outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standard barcode types.To start the NeoReader™ application1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap NeoReader™.To scan a barcode1When the NeoReader™ application is open, hold the phone camera over thebarcode until the complete barcode is visible in the viewfinder.2The phone automatically scans the barcode, and vibrates when the barcode isrecognised. If the barcode is not recognised, tap to scan the code manually.To enter a barcode manually1When the NeoReader™ application is open, tap .2Tap the text field, then enter the numbers of the barcode.NeoReader™ application menu overviewThe following menu options are available in the NeoReader™ application:Capture the barcode using a higher image resolution in cases where NeoReader™ does notrecognise the barcode automaticallyEnter the bar code numbers manually. This option can be used if your camera has difficulty readingthe bar codeView a list of previously scanned bar codesSelect preferences for how you use the NeoReader™ applicationView information about the NeoReader™ applicationRead more about different bar code types, and about how to use NeoReader™Select your personal settings, such as language or country. This information is used to personalisebar code contentSend a text message to invite a friend to download the NeoReader™ application58This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Synchronising data on your phoneYou can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your phonefrom multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of accounts,depending on the applications installed on your phone. Synchronising your phone withother information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.You can:•access your Gmail™ , Google Calendar™, Google™ contacts, Google™ Chromebookmarks and other Google services you use.•access your corporate email, contacts and calendar applications.•access your Facebook™ contacts, calendar, albums and other services you use.•synchronise your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™.Synchronising with Google™Synchronise your phone with your Gmail™ , Google Calendar™, Google™ contacts,Google™ Chrome bookmarks and data from other Google services you use. View andmanage them from your phone just as easily as you would from a computer.After synchronising, you can find Gmail™ in the Gmail™ application; Google Calendar™in the Calendar application; Google™ contacts in the Contacts application; and otherdata in corresponding Google applications that you have installed.To set up a Google™ account in your phone for synchronisation1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.3Make sure that synchronisation is turned on so that applications can synchronisedata automatically.4Tap Add account > Google.5Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if youalready have an account.6Mark the Back up & restore checkbox if you want to back up data to yourGoogle™ account, then tap Accept.7Tap Done.8Tap your newly created Google™ account, then tap the items you want tosynchronise.To synchronise manually with your Google™ account1From the Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.3Tap the Google™ account you want to synchronise.4Press , then tap Sync now.To synchronise your browser with Google™ Chrome1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.3Tap the Google™ account, then mark the relevant checkbox to synchronise thebrowser.To remove a Google™ account from your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.3Tap the Google™ account you want to remove from the accounts list.4Press , then tap Remove account.5Tap Remove account again to confirm.59This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contactsAccess your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directlyfrom 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 Contactsapplications.For you to access the functionality described above, your corporate information must bestored on a Microsoft® Exchange server.To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts in your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.3Make sure that synchronisation is turned on so that your data synchronisesautomatically according to the sync interval you set.4Tap Add account > Corporate.5Enter your corporate email address and password.6Tap Next. Your phone begins to retrieve your account information. If a failureoccurs, contact your corporate network administrator for more information suchas the domain name and Exchange server address.7Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your phone.8Select what data you want to sync with the phone, such as contacts and calendarentries.9If desired, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server tocontrol certain security features in your phone. For example, allow your corporateserver to set password rules and set storage encryption.10 When the setup is done, you can enter a name for the corporate account so that itcan be easily identified.To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contacts1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync and select your corporate account.3Tap Account settings, then tap the corporate account that you want to edit.4Change the desired settings.To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate account1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync and select your corporate account.3Tap Account settings, then tap the corporate account for which you want to seta synchronisation level.4Tap Inbox check frequency and select an interval option.To remove a corporate account from your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your corporate account.3Press , then tap Remove account.4Tap Remove account again to confirm.Synchronising with Facebook™ inside your Xperia™ phoneThere are two ways to use Facebook™ on your phone. Apart from using the standardFacebook application to access your online Facebook account, you can also choose tosynchronise your Facebook account with your phone. To do this, you need to set up aFacebook™ inside Xperia™ account, which allows you to directly access Facebookcontent from a number of other applications in the phone. For example, you can makeFacebook posts from Timescape™ and access your Facebook contacts, photos andcalendar entries from related applications in the phone, such as the Calendar application.60This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To set up a Facebook™ inside Xperia™ account on your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.3Make sure that synchronisation is turned on so that applications can synchronisedata automatically.4Tap Add account > Facebook inside Xperia™.5Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Facebook™ inside Xperia™ account,or sign in if you already have an account.You can also set up a Facebook™ inside Xperia™ account on your phone by marking theFacebook integration checkbox under Settings > Xperia™ > Facebook inside Xperia™.To synchronise manually with your Facebook™ inside Xperia™ account1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.3Tap the Facebook inside Xperia™ account.4Press , then tap Sync now.To remove a Facebook™ inside Xperia™ account from your phoneWhen you remove a Facebook™ inside Xperia™ account from your phone, the associatedonline Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer.1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.3Tap the Facebook inside Xperia™ account.4Press , then tap Remove account.5Tap Remove account again to confirm.Synchronising using SyncML™Synchronise your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™. View and managecontacts, calendar and bookmarks from your phone just as easily as you would from acomputer.To set up a SyncML™ account in your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync.3Make sure that synchronisation is turned on so that your data synchronisesautomatically according to the interval you set.4Tap Add account > SyncML.5Tap the account, server address, username and password fields, and enter theinformation required.6Tap Sync interval and select how often you want the phone to synchroniseautomatically.7Tap an item that you want to synchronise, for example, contacts. Then enter theserver address, username, and password. Repeat this step for each item youwant to synchronise.8When you're finished, tap Done.Contact your SyncML™ service provider for more information about your account settings.To synchronise manually with your SyncML™ account1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.3Tap the SyncML™ account that you want to synchronise.4Press , then tap Sync now.61This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To set a synchronisation interval1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account.3Tap Account settings.4Tap Sync interval and select an interval option.To remove a SyncML™ account from your phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account.3Press , then tap Remove account.4Tap Remove account again to confirm.62This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Connecting to wireless networksYou can access the Internet wirelessly from your phone using Wi-Fi® technology. Thisway 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 tothis network with your phone. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other internalservices at your company.Wi-Fi®Using Wi-Fi® technology you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. Toaccess the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you first need to search for and connectto an available Wi-Fi® network. The signal strength of the Wi-Fi® network may differdepending on your phone's location. Moving closer to the Wi-Fi® access point mayincrease the signal strength.Before using Wi-Fi®To browse the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you need to search for and connectto an available Wi-Fi® network and then open the Internet browser. The signal strengthof the Wi-Fi® network may differ depending on your phone's location. Move closer to theWi-Fi® access point to increase the signal strength.To turn on Wi-Fi®1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings.3Tap OFF beside Wi-Fi so that OFF changes to ON. The phone scans for availableWi-Fi® networks.It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.To connect to a Wi-Fi® network1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings.3Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is on. Tap Wi-Fi.4Available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. The available networks may be open orsecured. Open networks are indicated by and secured networks are indicatedby next to the Wi-Fi® network name.5Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. If you are trying to connect to a secure Wi-Fi® network, you are asked to enter a password. is displayed in the status baronce you are connected.Your phone remembers Wi-Fi® networks you connect to. The next time you come within reachof a previously connected Wi-Fi® network, your phone automatically connects to it.In some locations, open Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you canget access to the network. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for moreinformation.To connect to another Wi-Fi® network1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Detected Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.3Tap another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it.To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.3Tap Scan. The phone scans for Wi-Fi® networks and displays available networksin a list.4Tap a Wi-Fi® network in the list to connect to it.63This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Advanced Wi-Fi® settingsBefore you add a Wi-Fi® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting inyour phone.Wi-Fi® network statusWhen you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networksavailable in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi® networks. Youcan also enable the phone to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications1Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.4Press .5Tap Advanced.6Mark the Network notification checkbox.To add a Wi-Fi® network manually1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.3Tap Add network.4Enter the Network SSID for the network.5Tap the Security field to select a security type.6If required, enter a password.7Tap Save.Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID name and password.To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.3Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed networkinformation is displayed.Wi-Fi® sleep policyBy adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobiledata.If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, the phone uses mobile data connection toaccess the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection in your phone).To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.3Press .4Tap Advanced.5Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.6Select an option.Sharing your phone’s mobile data connectionYou can share your phone’s mobile data connection with a single computer using a USBcable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your phone’s dataconnection with up to eight devices at once, by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot.When your phone is sharing its data connection, the following icons may appear in thestatus bar or in the Notification panel:USB tethering is active64This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is activeTo share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable1Deactivate all USB cable connections to your phone.2Using the USB cable that came with your phone, connect your phone to acomputer.3From your Home screen, tap .4Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.5Mark the USB tethering checkbox. The phone starts sharing its mobile networkdata connection with the computer over the USB connection. An ongoingnotification appears in the status bar and the Notification panel.6Unmark the USB tethering checkbox, or disconnect the USB cable to stopsharing your data connection.You cannot share your phone’s data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the sametime. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 96.You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Goto android.com/tether to get the most current information.To share your phone’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.3Tap Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.4Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select asecurity type.5If required, enter a password.6Tap Save.7Mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. The phone starts broadcasting itsWi-Fi® network name (SSID). You can now connect to this network with up to 8computers or other devices.8Unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox when you want to stop sharingyour data connection via Wi-Fi®.To rename or secure your portable hotspot1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.3Tap Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.4Enter the Network SSID for the network.5To select a security type, tap the Security field.6If required, enter a password.7Tap Save.65This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Web browserUse your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, andsave pages for offline viewing. You can open up to 16 windows at the same time andswitch among them easily. You can also request the desktop version of a web page ifyou don't want to view the mobile version.To open the web browser1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap .Browsing the webSearch and address barUse the search and address bar to browse the web.1231View the download progress of the current web page2 Enter a search word to search for a web page, or enter a web page address to load a web page3 Cancel the download of the current web pageSometimes the search and address bar is not displayed after a web page finishesdownloading. It appears again if you flick downwards on the screen.To go to a web page1Tap the search and address text field to activate the keypad.2Enter a web address.3Tap Go.To search a web page1Tap the search and address text field to activate the keypad.2Enter a search word.3Tap Go.To exit the web browser•While browsing, press .When you open the browser again, even after restarting the phone, the browser appearsexactly as it did before you exited. For example, the same number of windows will be open.Navigating web pagesTo select a link•To select a link in a web page, tap the link. The selected link gets highlighted, andthe web page starts to load after you release your finger.If you select a link by mistake before releasing your finger, you can drag your finger away fromthe link to deselect it.To go to the previous page while browsing•Press .66This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To zoom in or out on a web pageUse 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 tozoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out.To reload the current web page•Press , then tap Refresh.To save a web page for offline viewing1After the web page has loaded, press .2Tap Save for offline reading. You are then directed to the Saved pages tab,where you can view all saved web pages.If the memory card is not available, the web page cannot be saved.To view a previously saved web page1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar.3Tap , then tap the Saved pages tab.4Find and select a web page that you want to view.To load the live version of an offline web page1When an offline web page is open, press .2Tap Go live.To request the desktop version of a web page1While browsing the web page, press .2Tap Request desktop site.Once you choose to view the desktop version of a web page in a window, any other webpages that you view later in the same window will also show their desktop versions. TapRequest desktop site again to change the setting back.To share a link to the current web page1While browsing, press .2Tap Share page.3Select an available transfer method, then follow the on-screen instructions.To close a browser window1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar. A list of all open windows appears.3Tap in the window you want to close, or flick the window left or right off thescreen to close it.Managing bookmarksBookmarks let you access your favourite and frequently visited web pages quickly. Youcan add bookmarks directly from your phone browser. You can also synchronise yourphone browser with Google™ Chrome bookmarks that you have synchronised to yourGoogle account using a computer. See To synchronise your browser with Google™Chrome on page 59.Depending on your network operator, some bookmarks may be pre-installed on yourphone.67This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To bookmark a web page1While you are viewing the web page, press .2Tap Save to bookmarks.3If desired, edit the bookmark.4When you're done, tap OK.To open a bookmark1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap . The names of anyaccounts that you have synchronised with Google™ Chrome are displayed.Bookmarks that you have saved directly on the phone are listed under the Localaccount.3To show an account's bookmarks, tap the account. All bookmarks in the accountare displayed.4To open a bookmark, tap it.To edit a bookmark1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap .3Touch and hold a bookmark.4In the menu that appears, tap Edit bookmark.5Edit the bookmark as desired.6When you're done, tap OK.To add a bookmarked web page to your Home screen1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap .3Tap and hold a bookmark that you want to add to your Home screen.4In the menu that appears, tap Add shortcut to home.To delete a bookmark1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap .3Touch and hold a bookmark.4In the menu that appears, tap Delete bookmark to delete the selected bookmark.To bookmark a previously visited web page1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap .3Tap the History tab, then tap one of the down arrows to view a list of previouslyvisited web pages.4Tap beside the web page that you want to add as a bookmark.5If desired, edit more detailed information such as the name and location of thebookmark.6When you're done, tap OK.68This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Managing text and imagesTo find text within a web page1When you are viewing a web page, press .2Tap Find on page.3Enter your search text. Characters that match your search get highlighted on theweb page.4Tap the up or down arrows to go to the previous or next highlighted item.5Tap to close the search bar.To copy text from a web page1Touch and hold part of the text you want to copy until it becomes highlighted.Tabs appear at each end of the selection. Drag the tabs accordingly to select allthe text that you want to copy.2Tap , then tap Copy.3To paste text into an email, text message or multimedia message, touch and holdthe text field in the relevant application and tap Paste in the menu that appears.If the text that you want to copy is part of a link to another web page, a menu appears in whichyou need to tap Select text before you can continue.To save an image from a web page1On the active web page, touch and hold the desired image until a menu appears.2Tap Save image.If the memory card is not available, the image cannot be saved.Multiple windowsYour browser can run up to 16 different windows at the same time. You can, forexample, log in to your webmail in one window and read the daily news in another. Youcan easily switch from one window to another. If you want to browse the web with moreprivacy, you can use the incognito tab to open a window that saves no personalinformation or cookies while you’re connected through it.To open a new browser window1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap .To open an incognito window1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar.3Press , then tap New incognito tab.To open a link in a new browser window1Touch and hold a link until a menu appears.2Tap Open in new tab.To switch between browser windows1When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the searchand address bar appear.2Tap next to the search and address bar.3Scroll up and down to browse a list of all open windows.4Tap the window that you want to switch to.69This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Downloading from the webYou can download applications and content when you browse the web using the webbrowser in your phone. Usually you have to touch a download link for the desired file andthe download then starts automatically.To view your downloaded files1Make sure that you have inserted a memory card in your phone before viewingany previously downloaded files (to the card).2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Downloads.To cancel an ongoing download1When your phone starts downloading a file, drag down the status bar and tap thefile you are downloading.2Mark the checkbox beside the downloading file that you want to cancel.3Tap .Browser settingsYou can change the browser settings and customise your browser view. For example,you can change the size of the text displayed to suit your needs, or you can clear cache,cookies, browser history, and other data linked to the websites you visit.To change your browser settings1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings.To change the text size on web pages1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings > Accessibility.3Adjust the text size settings as desired.To clear the cache memory from your phone1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings > Privacy & security.3Tap Clear cache, then tap OK to confirm.To clear your browser cookies1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings > Privacy & security.3Tap Clear all cookie data, then tap OK to confirm.To clear your browser history1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings > Privacy & security.3Tap Clear history, then tap OK to confirm.Auto-fitting web pagesYour browser has an auto-fit option which makes it easier to read large web pages withlots of text and images, such as news pages. When this option is enabled, your browserautomatically refits images and columns of text on the screen when you double-tap thescreen directly after zooming with your fingers. If auto-fit is disabled, you may need toscroll sideways to read a full sentence.To auto-fit web pages1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings > Advanced > Auto-fit pages.70This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Auto-filling textAuto-filling allows you to automatically enter data such as names and addresses onvarious web forms, so you don’t have to enter the same information repeatedly ondifferent web pages.To create text for auto-filling1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings > General.3Mark the Form auto-fill checkbox, if it is not already marked.4Tap Auto-fill text, then enter text that you want to use for auto-filling on webforms, for example, your name and address.5When you're done, tap Save.Plug-in settingsYou can adjust how a plug-in functions on a web page. For example, you can enableplug-ins to get optimal visual effect when you view a web page. Alternatively, to increasebrowsing speed, you can configure your browser to only run plug-ins on demand, or youcan disable plug-ins completely.To enable plug-ins on demand1When the browser is open, press .2Tap Settings > Advanced > Enable plug-ins.3Mark the On demand checkbox.You may need to restart your browser for the setting to take effect.71This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
MusicGet the most out of your music player. Listen to and organise music, audio books andpodcasts that you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchasedand downloaded from online stores.To make content easily available to the music player, you can use the Media Go™application. Media Go™ helps transfer music content between a computer and a phone.For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 96.Copying media files to your memory cardCopy all your favourite media content from computer to phone and start using yourphone's entertainment features to the full. It's easy to transfer music, photos, videos andother files. Just connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable and use one of thefollowing methods:•Use a file manager application, for example, Windows Explorer.See To transfer content between a phone and computer using a USB cable on page 96•Use the Media Go™ computer application.See Media Go™ on page 97See Connecting your phone to a computer on page 96 for more general informationabout connecting your phone and transfering files.Using the music playerTo play audio content1From your Home screen screen, tap Media > to open the music player. If isnot displayed, tap , then find and tap .2Tap to open the music library.3Tap to browse audio by artist. Tap to browse by album. Tap to browseby playlist. Tap to browse audio by track.4To browse to a track, scroll up or down.5Tap a track to play it.Music player overview1629458371Browse the music on your memory card2 Tap the infinite button to find related information online3 Cover art (if available)72This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
4 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind5 Play/Pause button6 Progress indicator – drag or tap to fast forward and rewind7 Elapsed time of current track8 Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward9 View the current play queueTo change tracks•In the music player, tap or .To pause a track•In the music player, tap .To fast forward and rewind music•In the music player, touch and hold or .You can also drag the progress indicator marker right or left.To adjust the audio volume•When the music player is playing a track, press the volume key.To improve the sound with the equalizer1When the music player is open, press .2Tap Equalizer.3Select a music style.To view a current play queue•In the music player, tap .To minimise the music player•When the music player is playing, press to go to the previous screen, or press to go to the Home screen. The music player stays playing in the background.To return to the music player when it is playing in the background1Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel.2Tap the track title to open the music player.Alternatively, you can press and hold and then tap to return to the music player.To delete a track1Open the music player library and browse to the track you want to delete.2Touch and hold the track title, then tap Delete.You can also delete albums this way.To delete one or more tracks at the same time1In the music player, tap .2Press .3Tap Delete several.4Select one or more tracks that you want to delete.5Tap Delete.73This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To share a track1When browsing your tracks in the music player library, touch and hold a track title.2Tap Send.3Select 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.To share one or more tracks at the same time1When browsing your tracks in the music player library, press .2Tap Send several.3Tap one or more tracks that you want to share.4Tap Send.5Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions.You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.To recommend a track on Facebook™1While the track is playing in the music player, tap the album art.2Tap to show that you "Like" it on Facebook™. If desired, add a comment inthe comments field.3Tap Share to send the track to Facebook™. If the track is received successfully,you will get a confirmation message from Facebook™. will display on the screen after you've liked the track.Music player widgetThe music player widget is a miniature application that gives you direct access to themusic player from your Home screen. You need to add this widget to your Home screenbefore you can use it.To add the music player widget to your Home screen1From your Home screen, press .2Tap Add > Widgets.3Tap Music player.Discovering related audio contentIn the music player, you can discover audio content that is related to the artist you arelistening to by tapping the Infinite button .You can also search for audio content related to a particular artist while you are browsingthe music player. The music player searches for and lists the following types of results:•Music videos on YouTube™•Artist info on Wikipedia•Lyrics on Google•Karaoke videos on YouTube™•Extension searches on the webPlaying music in random orderYou can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, a playlistyou have created yourself or an album.74This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To play tracks in random order1In the music player, tap .2Tap and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a playlist.3Open the album or playlist by tapping its name.4Tap .You can also tap and shuffle all tracks in the list.PlaylistsThe music player automatically creates Smart playlists on the playlist tab in themusic player library. The music player also creates a playlist (called Most played) of themost played songs of each artist in your audio library. You can create your own playlistsfrom the music on your memory card.In addition, you can copy playlists from a computer to the memory card if you have theMedia Go™ application installed on the computer. When you connect and mount yourphone to the computer using a USB cable connection, your memory card appears in theMedia Go™ application on the computer. For more information, see Connecting yourphone to a computer on page 96.To play smart playlists1In the music player, tap .2Tap .3Under Smart playlists, tap a playlist.4Tap a track to play it.To play the most played songs of an artist1In the music player, tap .2Tap and tap an artist.3Tap Top tracks. Up to ten tracks by the artist are displayed.4Tap a track to play it.To create your own playlist1In the music player, tap .2To add an artist, album or a track to a playlist, touch and hold the name of theartist or the title of the album or track to open a menu.3Tap Add to playlist >Create new playlist.4Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK > Save as playlist. You have nowcreated a playlist and added an artist, an album or a track to that playlist. Viewyour playlists by tapping in the music player library.To add tracks to a playlist1When browsing the music player library, touch and hold the name of the artist orthe title of the album or track you want to add.2Tap Add to playlist.3Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the artist, album or track.The artist, album or track is added to the playlist.To play your own playlists1In the music player, tap .2Tap .3Under My playlists, tap a playlist.4Tap a track to play it.To remove a track from a playlist1In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the track you want to delete.2Tap Delete from playlist.75This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To delete a playlist1In the music player, tap , then select Playlists.2Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete.3Tap Delete.4Tap Delete again to confirm.76This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Identifying music using TrackIDtechnologyUse the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing inyour surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title andalbum info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™ and you canview TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for. Forbest results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area. If you have problems using thisapplication, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 115.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.To open the TrackID™ application1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap TrackID™ .You can also use the TrackID™ widget to open the TrackID™ application.To search for track information using TrackID™1When the TrackID™ application is open, hold the phone towards the musicsource.2Tap Record. If the track is recognised by the TrackID™ service, the resultsappear on the screen.To view your TrackID™ search history•When the TrackID™ application is open, tap .To view TrackID™ charts1When the TrackID™ application is open, tap the tab. The first time you view achart, it is set to your own region.2To see charts of the most popular searches in other regions, tap > Regions.3Select a country or region.Using TrackID™ technology resultsTrack information appears when the TrackID™ application recognises a track. You canselect to purchase the track or share it using email or SMS. You can also get moreinformation about the track's artist.To buy a track using TrackID™ technology1When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.2In the track information screen, tap Download.3Follow the instructions in your phone to complete your purchase.The track purchase feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networksand/or service providers in all areas.To share a track using email or SMS1When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.2Select a sharing method.3Follow the instructions in your phone to complete the procedure.To view the artist information for a track1When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.2Tap Artist info.77This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To recommend a track on Facebook™1When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.2In the track information screen, wait for the tab to appear, then tap this tab.3Log in to Facebook and recommend the track.The feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or serviceproviders in all areas.To delete a track from the track history1When the TrackID™ application is open, tap .2Tap a track title, then tap Delete.3Tap Yes.Using TrackID™ to identify tracks on the FM RadioYou can use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your phone'sFM radio and share them on Facebook.To identify a track on the FM radio using TrackID™1Connect a wired handsfree or a set of headphones to your phone.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scroll throughthe frequency band.4While a song is playing on the FM radio, tap .5The TrackID™ application samples the song. If the track is recognised, you arepresented with a track result.This feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or serviceproviders in all areas.To share a radio track on Facebook™1Make sure that Facebook integration is enabled.2Log in to Facebook™.3Open the FM radio.4When the FM radio plays a song that you want to share, use the TrackID™application to recognise the song.5When you are presented with a track result, tap to send details of the track toFacebook™. If desired, you can also enter a comment in the Facebook™comment field.78This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using the FM radioThe FM radio in your phone works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse andlisten to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wiredheadset or headphones to the phone before you can use the radio. This is because theheadset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, youcan then switch the radio sound to the phone speaker, if desired.When you open the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDSinformation, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.To start the FM radio1Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your phone.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scroll throughthe frequency band.When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDSinformation, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.FM radio overview1723456 81Move upwards to the previous favourite (available when favourites are saved)2 The tuned frequency3 Save or remove a channel as a favourite4 Move downwards to the next favourite (available when favourites are saved)5 An saved favourite channel6 Radio on/off key7 RDS (Radio Data System) information – not available in all countries/regions8 Open the TrackID™ applicationMoving between radio channelsYou can move between radio channels along a frequency band by:•Flicking up and down.•Dragging.•Tapping a channel or, if available, the RDS information (station identification).79This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using your favourite radio channelsYou can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By usingfavourites you can quickly return to a radio channel.To save a channel as a favourite1When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as afavourite.2Tap .To remove a channel as a favourite1When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove as afavourite.2Tap .To move between favourite channels•When the radio is open, tap or .To move between favourites, you need to save at least two channels as favourites.Making a new search for radio channelsIf you have moved to a new location or the reception has improved in your currentlocation, you can start a new scan for radio channels.Any favourites you have saved are not affected by a new scan.To start a new search for radio channels1When the radio is open, press .2Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and allavailable channels are displayed.Switching between the speaker and the handsfreeYou can choose to listen to the radio either through the portable handsfree orheadphones, or through the speaker in the phone.To switch between the speaker and handsfree1When the radio is open, press .2Tap Play in speaker.3To play the sound through the portable handsfree or headphones again, press and tap Play in headphones.Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your phone's FMradio.To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™1While the song is playing on your phone's FM radio, tap .2A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. Ifsuccessful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks.3Press to return the FM Radio.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.80This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Taking photos and recording videosTake a photo or record a video with the camera in your phone. You can hold the camerahorizontally or vertically. All photos and videos are saved automatically on the memorycard. Share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a webservice.Camera controls overview726134851 Switch between still and video camera2 Display all settings3 Take photos or record video clips4 Go back a step or exit the camera5 View photos and videos6 Camera setting icons7 Zoom in or out8 Main camera screenTo open the camera•From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .To close the camera•Press from the main camera screen.Using the still cameraThere are two ways to take photos with the still camera. You can tap the on-screencamera button, or touch a spot on the screen.To take a photo by touching the screen1Activate the camera.2If the still camera is not selected, drag to .3To display all settings, press .4Tap Capturing method and select Touch capture if it is not already selected.5Point the camera towards the subject.6To activate auto focus, touch and hold a spot on the screen. When the focusframe turns green, lift your finger to take the photo.Be careful not to touch , or other icons when touching the screen to take a photo.81This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen button1Activate the camera.2If the still camera is not selected, drag to .3To display all settings, press .4Tap Capturing method and select On-screen button if it is not already selected.5Point the camera towards the subject.6Tap the on-screen button . The photo is taken as soon as you release yourfinger.To use the zoom function•When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down to zoom in or out.The zoom is not available for all picture resolutions.To view your photos and videos1Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to open aphoto or video.2Flick 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 wantto view.To delete a photo1Open the photo you want to delete.2Press , and then tap .Adding the geographical position to your photosTurn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photoswhen you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wirelessnetworks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology.When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographicalposition has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on and thegeographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When neither ofthese two symbols appears, geotagging is turned off.To turn on geotagging1Activate the camera.2If the still camera is not selected, drag to .3Press , then tap Geotagging > On.4Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.5Check the options you want to select under My Location.6After you confirm your settings, press to return to the camera screen.7If appears on the camera screen, your location is available and your photo canget geotagged. If not, check your GPS and/or wireless network connection.Using still camera settingsTo adjust the still camera settings1Activate the camera.2If the still camera is not selected, drag to .3Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen.4To display all settings, press .5Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired.To customise the still camera settings panel1When the camera is open, press to display all settings.2Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position.If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled.82This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Still camera settings overviewScenesUse the Scenes feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit theselected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.OffThe Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually.Night sceneUse when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the cameramust be held still or placed on a stable surface.Beach and snowUse in bright environments to avoid underexposed photos.SportsUse for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.Exposure valueDetermine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increasedamount of light.MeteringThis function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring theamount of light striking the image you want to capture.CenterAdjust the exposure to the centre of the image.AverageCalculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.SpotAdjust the exposure in a very small part of image you want to capture.White balanceThe white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions.AutoAdjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions.IncandescentAdjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.FluorescentAdjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.DaylightAdjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.CloudyAdjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky.Self-timer.With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. Use this function totake self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can alsouse the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.On (10 sec.)Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.On (2 sec.)Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.83This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
OffThe photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.GeotaggingTag photos with details of where you took them.OnWhen geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when youtake them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu.See Using location services to find your position on page 99.For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Yourlocation is determined when appears on the camera screen. When the phone is searching for yourposition, appears.OffWhen geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo.Capturing methodSelect the method you use to take photos.On-screen buttonTake a photo by tapping the on-screen button on the camera screen. The photo is taken as soon asyou release your finger.Touch captureIdentify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken assoon as you release your finger. This applies only when focus mode is set to touch focus. Tips on using the cameraRule of thirdsDon’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in,you achieve a better result.Hold it steadyAvoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning itagainst a solid object.Get closerBy getting as close as possible to your subject, you can fill the camera screen view withyour subject.Consider varietyThink about different angles, and move towards the subject. Take some vertical photos.Try different positions.Use a plain backgroundA plain background helps highlight your subject.Keep your lens cleanMobile phones are used in all kinds of weather and places, and carried in pockets andbags. This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered with fingerprints. Use asoft cloth to clean the lens.84This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using the video cameraTo record a video by tapping the screen1Activate the camera.2If the video camera is not selected, drag to .3To display all settings, press .4Tap Capturing method > Touch capture if it is not already selected.5Tap the camera screen to start recording.6Tap the camera screen to stop recording.Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.To record a video by tapping the on-screen button1Activate the camera.2If the video camera is not selected, drag to .3To display all settings, press .4Tap Capturing method, then select On-screen button if it is not alreadyselected.5Point the camera towards the subject.6Tap to start recording.7Tap to stop recording.Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.To play recorded videos1Activate the camera.2If the video camera is not selected, drag to .3Tap the thumbnails on the bottom of the screen.4Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files. Videos are identified by .5Tap to play a video.6To stop playing the video, tap or .You can also flick the thumbnails from right to left to find the file that you want to play.To delete a recorded video1Browse to the video that you want to delete.2Press , then tap .Using video camera settingsTo adjust video camera settings1Activate the camera.2If the video camera is not selected, drag to .3Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen.4To display all settings, press .5Select the setting you want to adjust, then make your changes.To customise the video camera settings panel1When the video camera is open, press to display all settings.2Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position.If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled.85This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Video camera settings overviewScenesThe Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations usingpre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit theselected scene, ensuring the best possible video.OffThe Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.Night sceneWhen turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-movingobjects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lightingconditions are good, to improve the video quality.Beach and snowUse in bright environments to avoid underexposed videos.SportsUse for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.Exposure valueThis setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher valueindicates an increased amount of light.MeteringThis function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring theamount of light striking the image you want to capture.CenterAdjust the exposure to the centre of the image.AverageCalculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.SpotAdjust the exposure in a very small part of image you want to capture.White balanceThe white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions.AutoAdjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions.IncandescentAdjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.FluorescentAdjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.DaylightAdjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.CloudyAdjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky.Self-timerWith the self-timer you can record a video without holding the phone. Use it to recordgroup videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer toavoid shaking the camera when recording videos.On (10 sec.)Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.86This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
On (2 sec.)Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.OffThe video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.Capturing methodSelect the method you use to record a video.On-screen buttonRecord a video by using the on-screen button on the camera screen.Touch captureIdentify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger.MicrophoneSelect whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.Shutter soundChoose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.87This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Viewing photos and videos in GalleryUse Gallery to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your phone camera, orto 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, forexample, to a Picasa™ web album or to Facebook™.From Gallery, you can also share your favorite photos and videos with friends by usingBluetooth™ wireless technology, email or messaging. And you can perform basic editingtasks on photos and set them as wallpaper or contact pictures. For more information,see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 96.To open Gallery and view your albums1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Xperia™ Gallery. Photos and videos on your memory card,including those you’ve taken with the camera and those you’ve downloaded fromthe web or other locations, appear in albums.If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways,mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.12431 Tap to open the camera2 An album of the photos and videos you shot using the camera3 Peek into a stack by touching it with two fingers and spreading them apart4 Flick left or right on the screen to view more albumsWorking with albumsYou can rearrange your photos and videos within albums as well as move contentbetween albums. You can also upload content from your Gallery albums to onlineservices such as Picasa™ and Facebook™, and you can view content from such onlineservices in Gallery.To open an album in Gallery1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Xperia™ Gallery.3Tap the album you want to view. The album opens displaying its photo and videocontent in a chronologically ordered grid. The name of the album appears at thetop of the screen.88This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1231 Tap to switch from grid to stack view2 Tap a photo or video to view it3 Tap an arrow to scroll a screen at a time. Drag left or right to scroll rapidly.To view photos and videos in Gallery1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Xperia™ Gallery.3Tap an album. Photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.Videos are indicated by .4Tap a photo or video to view it.5Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo orvideo.If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways,mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.To view photos from online services in Gallery1Make sure you are signed in to the relevant online service, for example,Facebook™.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Xperia™ Gallery.4Tap any album showing an icon for the relevant online service, for example, .5To view a photo, tap it.6In the photo viewer, flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view theprevious photo or video.To change how the contents of an album are displayed in Gallery1When viewing an album in Gallery, drag the album view switch to theright to view the contents of the album in stacks.2Drag the album view switch to the left to view the album contents in achronological grid.Working with batches of content in GalleryYou can select several photos or videos in an album and work on them in batches, forexample, to send a few photos from an album to a friend.To work with batches of photos or videos in Gallery1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Xperia™ Gallery.3Open the album containing the content that you want to work with.4To activate selection mode, touch and hold one of the items that you want towork with.5Check or uncheck the items that you want to work with.6Press , then use the tools in the toolbar to to work with your selected items.89This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To share an album in GalleryIf you share an album, do not delete the original copy of the album before the items in thealbum are completely sent.1From the main Gallery screen, touch and hold an album that you want to workwith. Selection mode is now activated.2Check the albums you want to share, then press .3Tap Share.4In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share theselected albums.To delete an album in Gallery1From the main Gallery screen, touch and hold an album that you want to workwith. Selection mode is now activated.2Check the albums that you want to delete, then press .3Tap Delete. In the dialog that opens, tap Delete again.Working with photos in GalleryYou can edit and reorganise your photos in Gallery. For example, you can crop photos,use them as contact pictures and as wallpaper.To zoom a photo•When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again tozoom out.•When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingerstogether to zoom out.To watch a slideshow of your photos1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Xperia™ Gallery.3Tap an album to open it, then tap a photo and press .4In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Slide show.5Tap a photo to end the slideshow.To rotate a photo1When you are viewing a photo, press .2Tap More, then select Rotate Left or Rotate Right. The photo is saved in thenew orientation.To use a photo as a contact picture1When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press .2In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Set as > Contact picture.3Select the contact you want to associate with the photo.4Crop the photo, if required.5Tap Save.To use a photo as wallpaper1When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press .2In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Set as > Wallpaper.3Crop the photo, if required.4Tap Save.90This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To crop a photo1When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press .2In the toolbar, tap More > Crop.3To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When croparrows appear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.4To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of thefour corners to make the arrows appear, then drag the corner accordingly.5To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside theframe, then drag it to the desired position.6To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Save. The original uncroppedversion remains on your phone's memory card.To share a photo1When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press .2In the toolbar, tap Share.3Select one of the available transfer methods.To delete a photo1When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press .2In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Delete.3In the dialog that opens, tap Delete.Viewing your photos on a mapIf you enable location detection when taking photos, you can use the informationgathered at a later stage. For example, you can view your photos on a map and showfriends and family where you were when you took the photo. Adding location informationis also referred to as geotagging. When you enable location detection, you can select touse either GPS satellites or wireless networks, or both, to find your position.For more information, see Using location services to find your position on page 99To enable location detection1From your Home screen, press .2Tap Settings > Location services.3Mark the GPS satellites and/or Google's location service checkboxes.To view geotagged photos on a map1When you are viewing a photo that you have geotagged, press .2Tap More > Show on map.Working with videosUse Gallery to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or copiedto your memory card. You can also share your videos with friends, or upload them toYouTube™.To play a video1In Gallery, browse to the album containing the video that you want to play.2Tap the video to play it.3If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hidethe controls, tap the screen again.To pause a video1When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.2Tap .91This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To fast forward and rewind a video1When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.2Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.Alternatively, you can tap or .To adjust the volume of a video•Press the volume key.To share a video1Open a Gallery album containing a video.2To activate selection mode, touch and hold an item that you want to work with.3Check the video or videos that you want to share.4Press .5Tap Share.6In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share theselected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items. Also, some itemsmay not send if the file size is too large.To delete a video1Open a Gallery album containing a video.2To activate selection mode, touch and hold an item that you want to work with.3Check the video or videos that you want to delete.4Press , then tap Delete.5In the dialog that opens, tap Delete.92This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Bluetooth™ wireless technologyUse the Bluetooth™ function to send files to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices, or toconnect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your phone andcreate wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such ascomputers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections work betterwithin a 10 meter (33 foot) range, with no solid objects in between. In some cases youhave to manually pair your phone with other Bluetooth™ devices. Remember to set yourphone to "discoverable" if you want other Bluetooth™ devices to detect it.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth™ devices can vary.To turn on the Bluetooth™ function and make your phone visible1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings.3Tap OFF beside Bluetooth so that OFF changes to ON. appears in the statusbar.4Tap Bluetooth.5Tap Not visible to other Bluetooth devices.To adjust your phone's visibility time to other Bluetooth™ devices1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.3Press and select Visibility timeout.4Select an option.Naming your phoneYou can give your phone a name. This name is shown to other devices after you haveturned on the Bluetooth™ function and your phone is set to visible.To give your phone a name1Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is turned on.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.4Press and select Rename phone.5Enter a name for your phone.6Tap Rename.Pairing with another Bluetooth™ deviceWhen you pair your phone with another device, you can, for example, connect yourphone to a Bluetooth™ handsfree or a Bluetooth™ car kit and use these devices tomake and receive calls.Once you have paired your phone with a Bluetooth™ device the phone will rememberthis pairing. When pairing the phone with a Bluetooth™ device, you may need to enter apasscode. Your phone will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does notwork, refer to your Bluetooth™ device documentation for the device passcode. You donot need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a paired Bluetooth™device.Some Bluetooth™ devices, for example, most Bluetooth™ headsets, require you to bothpair and connect with the other device.You can pair your phone with several Bluetooth™ devices, but you can only connect toone Bluetooth™ profile at the same time.93This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device1Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has the Bluetooth™function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.2From the Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth™ devices appear in alist.4Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your phone.5Enter a passcode, if required. The phone and the Bluetooth™ device are nowpaired.To connect your phone to another Bluetooth™ device1If you are connecting to a Bluetooth device that requires you to first pair yourphone before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your phone with thatdevice.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.4Tap the Bluetooth™ device to which you want to connect your phone.To unpair a Bluetooth™ device1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.3Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device that you want tounpair.4Tap Unpair.Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technologyShare items with other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as phones or computers.You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth™ function, such as:•Photos and videos•Music and other audio files•Contacts•Web pagesTo send items using Bluetooth™1Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth™ device that you want to send theitem to has Bluetooth™ turned on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.2In the sending device, open the application which contains the item you want tosend and scroll to the item.3Depending on the application and the item you want to send, you may need to,for example, touch and hold the item, open the item or press . Other ways tosend an item may exist.4Select a share or send menu item.5In the menu that appears, select Bluetooth.6Turn on Bluetooth™, if you are asked to do so.7Tap the name of the receiving device.8Receiving device: If asked, accept the connection.9If asked, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggestedpasscode.10 Receiving device: Accept the incoming item.94This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To receive items using Bluetooth™1Make sure there is a memory card in your phone. If you don't have a memory cardinserted, you cannot send or receive items using Bluetooth wireless technology.2From your Home screen, tap .3Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™devices.4The sending device now starts sending data to your phone.5If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggestedpasscode.6When you are notified of an incoming file to your phone, drag the status bardownwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.7Tap Accept to start the file transfer.8To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar downwards.9To open a received item, drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevantnotification.To view files you have received using Bluetooth™1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.3Press and select Show received files.95This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Connecting your phone to a computerConnect your phone to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and other filetypes. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wirelesstechnology.When you connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted toinstall the PC Companion application on your computer. PC Companion helps youaccess additional computer applications to transfer and organise media files, updateyour phone, synchronise phone content, and more.You might not be able to transfer some copyright-protected material between your phone andcomputer.Transferring and handling content using a USB cableUse a USB cable connection between a computer and your phone for easy transfer andmanagement of your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can drag and dropcontent between them using the computer's file explorer. If you're transferring music,video, pictures or other media files to your phone, it's best to use the Media Go™application on your computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can usethem on your phone.To transfer content between a phone and computer using a USB cable1Using a USB cable, connect your phone to a computer. SD card connectedappears in the status bar.2Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait untilyour phone's SD card appears as an external disk in Microsoft® Windows®Explorer.3Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your phone and thecomputer.Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®You can transfer files between your phone and other MTP compatible devices, such as acomputer, using a Wi-Fi® connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair the twodevices. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files between yourphone and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on the computer.Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your phone.In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports Media transfer,for example, a computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® 7.To pair your phone wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode1Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabledby default.2Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable.3Computer: Once the phone name appears on the screen, click Networkconfiguration and follow the instructions to pair the computer.4When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.The above instructions only work if Windows® 7 is installed on your computer and thecomputer is connected to a Wi-Fi® Access Point via a network cable.96This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode1Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabledby default.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity.4Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices.5Tap Connect.Make sure your phone's Wi-Fi® function is turned on.To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity.3Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under Trusted devices.4Tap Disconnect.To remove a pairing with another device1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity.3Tap the paired device that you want to remove.4Tap Forget.PC CompanionPC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional featuresand services which help you transfer music, video and pictures to and from your phone.You can also use PC Companion to update your phone and get the latest softwareversion available. The installation files for PC Companion are saved on your phone andthe installation is launched from the phone when you connect it to a computer via USBcable.You need a computer running one of the following operating systems to use the PCCompanion application:•Microsoft® Windows® 7•Microsoft® Windows Vista®•Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)To install PC Companion1New phone: Turn on your new Android™ phone and connect it to a PC using aUSB cable.2New phone: Tap Install to install PC Companion on the PC.3Computer: If a popup window appears, select Run Startme.exe. In the newpopup window that appears, click Install to start the installation and then followthe instructions to complete the installation.To start PC Companion1Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.2Open the PC Companion application on the PC, then click Start to open one ofthe features that you want to use.Media Go™The Media Go™ computer application helps you transfer and manage media content inyour phone and computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PCCompanion application. See PC Companion on page 97 for more information.You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application:•Microsoft® Windows® 7•Microsoft® Windows Vista®•Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher97This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To transfer content using the Media Go™ application1Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable.2Phone: In the status bar, SD card connected appears.3Computer: The PC Companion application launches automatically. InPC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In somecases, you may have to wait for Media Go™ to install.4Using Media Go™, drag and drop files between your computer and phone.Media Go™ can also be downloaded from www.sonymobile.com.98This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using location services to find yourpositionUse your phone to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wirelessnetworks. Enable the wireless networks option if you only need your approximatelocation, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view of thesky, enable the 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 tonavigational services.To enable GPS1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Settings > Location services.3Mark the GPS satellites checkbox.Using GPSYour phone has a global positioning system (GPS) receiver that uses satellite signals tocalculate your location.When you use features that require the GPS receiver to find your location, make sure you havea clear view of the sky.Getting the best performanceThe first time you use the GPS it can take 5 to 10 minutes for your location to be found.To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the sky. Stand still and don'tcover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). The GPS signals can passthrough clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as buildings andmountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move to another location.Google Maps™Track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detaileddirections to your destination. Before taking trips, you can download and save maps toyour memory card to avoid high roaming costs.The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Internet connection. You may incur dataconnection charges when you connect to the Internet from your phone. Contact your networkoperator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in everymarket, country or region.99This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To use Google Maps™1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Maps.If you want to use Google Maps™, you have to enable one of the location methods availableunder Settings > Location services.To learn more about Google Maps™•When you use Google Maps™, press , then tap Help.Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude™Join Google Latitude™ to view your friends’ locations on maps and share your locationand other information with them.Using Google Maps™ to get directionsUse the Google Maps™ application to get directions when you travel by foot, publictransportation, or car. You can add a shortcut to a destination on your Home screen toget quick directions from wherever you are.When you view a map, you make an Internet connection, and data is transferred to yourphone. So it's a good idea to download and save maps to your phone before you take atrip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs.Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services.Using the Navigation applicationUse the Navigation application in your phone to get turn-by-turn instructions on how toget places. The directions are both spoken and displayed on the screen.The Navigation application may not be available in every market.To start Navigation1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Navigation.100This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Backing up and restoringUse the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to yourmemory card or online storage account. Such backups can be used to restore yourcontent and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted.Types of content you can back upUse the Backup and restore application to back up the following types of data:•Bookmarks•Call log•Contacts•Applications from Google Play™•Multimedia messages•System settings (such as alarms, ringer volume)•Text messagesYou do not need to back up music files and photos or videos taken with the phone camera.They are backed up automatically to the phone's memory card.You may incur additional data transmission charges when you restore Google Play™applications.101This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Locking and protecting your phoneIMEI numberEvery phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. Youshould keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider canuse your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country.To view your IMEI number1Turn off your phone, then remove the battery cover and battery.2Look for the 15- to 17-digit number on the label. The first 15 digits represent theIMEI number.To view your IMEI number in the phone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.3Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.SIM card protectionThe SIM card lock only protects your subscription. Your phone will still work with a newSIM card. If the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number).If you enter your PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum number of attemptsallowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You need to enter your PUK (PersonalUnblocking Key) and then a new PIN. Your PIN, PIN2 and PUK are supplied by yournetwork operator.To enable the SIM card PIN lock1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock > Lock SIM card.3Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK.To change the SIM card PIN1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock > Change SIM PIN.3Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.4Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.5Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.To change the SIM card PIN21From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2.3Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.4Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.5Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK.102This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To unblock a locked SIM card1When SIM card locked appears, enter the PUK code.2Enter a new PIN code and tap OK.If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, the SIM card becomes blocked. If thishappens, contact your service provider to get a new SIM card.Setting a screen lockTo set a screen lock1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.2Select an option.It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If youforget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts andmessages. Refer to Sony Customer support for more information.To create a screen unlock pattern1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.3Follow the instructions in your phone. You are asked to select a security questionthat will be used to unlock the phone if you forget your screen unlock pattern.To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern1Activate the screen.2Draw your screen unlock pattern.If the unlock pattern you draw on the screen is rejected five times in a row, you can select toeither wait 30 seconds and then try again, or to answer the security question you haveselected.To change the screen unlock pattern1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.3Draw your screen unlock pattern.4Tap Pattern.5Follow the instructions in your phone.To disable the screen unlock pattern1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.2Draw the screen unlock pattern.3Tap Slide.To create a screen unlock PIN1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.2Enter a numeric PIN.3If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.4Tap Continue.5Re-enter and confirm your PIN.6If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.7Tap OK.To disable the screen unlock PIN1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.2Enter your PIN, then tap Next.3Tap Slide.103This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To create a screen lock password1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock >Password.2Enter a password.3If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.4Tap Continue.5Re-enter and confirm your password.6If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard.7Tap OK.To disable the screen unlock password1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.2Enter your password and tap Next.3Tap Slide.104This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Updating your phoneUpdate your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance andthe latest enhancements.You can use the Update center application on your phone to run a wireless update oryou can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using aUSB cable connection. If you update wirelessly, then you can use either a mobilenetwork or a Wi-Fi® network connection. Just make sure you back up and save all datastored on your phone before you update.When you run an update using the Update center application, a data connection is establishedand related charges may be incurred. Also, the availability of updates over a mobile networkdepends on your operator. Contact your network operator for more information.Updating your phone wirelesslyUse the Update center application to update your phone wirelessly. You can downloadsoftware updates manually, or you can allow Update service to update your phoneautomatically whenever downloads become available. When the automatic updatefeature is activated, a notification appears in the status bar every time an updatebecomes available.To download software updates manually from Update center1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Update Center.3Select the desired application or system update and tap Download, or tapUpdate all to download all application updates.Application updates launch automatically after download. With system updates, wait for yourphone to restart, then install the update manually. Also, You may incur data connectioncharges when downloading updates over 3G/mobile networks.To activate automatic software updates from Update center1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Update Center.3Press , then tap Settings.4Tap Allow automatic update: and select whether to download updates via 3Gand Wi-Fi® networks, or via Wi-Fi® networks only. Updates are now downloadedautomatically as soon as they become available.You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over 3G/mobile networks.To install system updates1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Update Center.3Select a system update you want to install, then tap Install.Updating your phone using a USB cable connectionSome updates are not available for wireless download. Notifications appear in the statusbar to inform you of such updates. To download and run the updates, you need a USBcable and a computer running the PC Companion application. You can install PCCompanion on the computer using installation files saved on your phone, or you candownload the application directly from www.sonymobile.com.105This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To download the PC Companion application from your phone1Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable.2When prompted, follow the instructions in the phone to launch the installation ofPC Companion on the computer.PC Companion can also be downloaded from www.sonymobile.com.To download software updates using a USB cable connection1Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is notalready installed.2Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable.3Computer: Launch the PC Companion application. After a few moments, PCCompanion detects your phone and searches for new phone software.4Phone: When notifications appear in the status bar, follow the on-screeninstructions to carry out the relevant software updates.To update your phone using an Apple® Mac® computer1Install the Bridge for Mac application on the Apple® Mac® computer you areusing, if it is not already installed.2Using a USB cable, connect your phone to the Apple® Mac® computer.3Computer: Launch the Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, Bridgefor Mac detects your phone and searches for new phone software.4Computer: If a new phone software update is detected, a popup windowappears. Follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant softwareupdates.The Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from www.sonymobile.com.106This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Phone settings overviewGet to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalise them to your ownrequirements.Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off , scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or add theWi-Fi® network.Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth™ on or off , search for available Bluetooth™devices, and make your phone visible or invisible to otherBluetooth™ devices.Data usage Turn the mobile data traffic on or off, and keep track of your datausage details over a specific time.More… Turn Airplane mode on or off, configure settings for VPN and Mobilenetworks, and enable your phone to share its mobile dataconnection as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot, or through USB tetheringor Bluetooth™ tethering.Call settings Manage and configure settings for fixed dialing numbers, voicemailand Internet calls.Sound Configure how your phone rings, vibrates, or alerts you when youreceive communications. You can also use these settings to set thevolume level for music, video, games or other media with audio, andto make related adjustments.Display Enable your phone screen to switch orientation when you rotateyour phone. You can also set the brightness, font size, wallpaperand screen timeout.Storage Check out the available space on your phone's internal storage andon the SD card. You can also erase the SD card, or unmount it forsafe removal.Battery View your phone battery status. You can also see how long yourphone is up on battery, and how different applications consumebattery power.Apps Manage running applications, downloaded applications andapplications on the SD card.Xperia™ Configure the USB connection mode, network connection type andInternet settings. You can also enable Facebook features insideapplications.Accounts &sync Enable your phone to synchronise data with the synchronisationaccounts that you add.Locationservices Enable or disable Google's location service, GPS satellites, andLocation & Google search.Security Protect your phone by setting up different locks and passwords.You can also allow the installation applications not from GooglePlay™.Language &input Select the phone language, adjust text input options, adding wordsto personal dictionary and configure speech settings.Backup & reset Back up your data and reset your phone.Date & time Set the time and date, or choose the network-provided values.Select your preferred date and hour format.107This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust relatedsettings.Developeroptions Set options for application development. For example, you canshow CPU usage on the phone display and show visual feedbackfor touches. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode whenUSB is connected.About phone View information about your phone, such as the model number,firmware version, phone number and signal. You can also updateyour software to the latest version.108This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Status and notification icons overviewStatus iconsThe following status icons may appear on your screen:Signal strengthNo signalRoamingGPRS is availableEDGE is available3G is availableSending and downloading GPRS dataSending and downloading EDGE dataSending and downloading 3G dataBattery statusThe battery is chargingGPS is activatedAirplane mode is activatedThe Bluetooth™ function is activatedConnected to another Bluetooth™ deviceThe SIM card is not insertedThe microphone is mutedThe speakerphone is onSilent modeVibrate modeAn alarm is setSynchronisation is ongoingProblem with sign-in or synchronisationA Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are availableNotification iconsThe following notification icons may appear on your screen:New email messageNew text message or multimedia messageNew voicemail109This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
An upcoming calendar eventA song is playingThe phone is connected to a computer via a USB cableWarning messageError messageMissed callCall ongoingCall on holdCall forwarding onSoftware updates availableDownloading dataUploading dataMore (undisplayed) notifications110This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Application overviewAlarms Set an alarmBrowser Browse the webCalculator Perform basic calculationsCalendar Keep track of your appointmentsCamera Take photos and record video clipsContacts Keep track of your friends and colleaguesData monitor Track your data traffic3D Album View photos and pictures in 3D presentation mode3D Camera Create wide-angle, panoramic picturesDownloads Access your downloaded applicationsEmail Send and receive emailsFacebook™ Connect with your friends, family members and colleaguesaround the worldFM radio Listen to the radio in your phoneXperia™ Gallery View your pictures and photosGmail™ An email application that supports Gmail™Google Search Find information in your phone and on the webLatitude View your friends’ locations on Google Maps™ and share yourlocation and other information with themMaps View your current location, find other locations and calculateroutesPlay Store Go to Android Market™ to download free and paidapplications for your phoneConnected devices Share media files in your phone with other devices over ashared Wi-Fi® connectionMessaging Send and receive text and multimedia messagesMusic player Play music and playlistsNavigation Navigate using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructionsNews and Weather View news stories and weather forecastsPhone Make and receive calls, switch between calls, set upconference calling and view your call historyPlaces Search for places, for example, restaurants and cafésSettings Tailor phone settings to your own likingSetup guide Explains basic functions and helps with essential settingsTalk Chat online111This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
TrackID™ A music recognition serviceTimescape™ Keep track of all daily communicationSome applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.112This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
User supportAccess 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 gettroubleshooting and other help from the Sony Mobile support zone, and from the SonyMobile Customer support service.•Help application features:•User guide in the phone – read and search information on how to use your phone.•Educate yourself – read tips and tricks, get the latest news, and watch how-tovideos.•Email support – send an email to our support team.•Support zone – visit www.sonymobile.com to get comprehensive support for yourphone.•Troubleshooting – find common problems and error messages at the end of our Userguides and on the support zone.•Customer support – if all else fails. The relevant support numbers are listed in thesupplied Important information leaflet.An extended User guide is also available at www.sonymobile.com.To access the Help application1From your Application screen, find and tap .2Find and tap the required support item.113This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
TroubleshootingMy phone is not working as expectedIf you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anythingelse:•Restart your phone.•Remove and re-insert the battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone.•Update your phone. Updating your phone ensures optimal performance and provides thelatest enhancements. See Updating your phone on page 105 for more information.•Reset your phone.Be patient while resetting your phone. Restarting the phone during a reset procedure maydamage the phone permanently.Resetting the phoneYou can reset your phone to its original settings, with or without deleting all of yourpersonal data. It is possible to reset the phone to the state it was in before you firstturned it on. But before you perform a reset, make sure to back up any important datasaved on your phone.To reset the phoneTo avoid permanent phone damage, do not restart the phone while a reset procedure isunderway.1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.3Tap Factory data reset.4To erase not only internal storage but also other user data such as pictures andmusic, mark the Erase SD card checkbox.5Tap Reset phone.6To confirm, tap Erase everything.I cannot charge the phoneThe charger is not properly connected or the battery connection is poor. Remove thebattery and clean the connectors.No battery charging icon appears when phone startschargingIt may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen.The battery performance is lowFollow our smart tips on how to get more out of your battery. See Improving batteryperformance on page 14.I cannot transfer content between my phone and thecomputer, when using a USB cableThe software or the USB drivers have not been properly installed. Go towww.sonymobile.com for more detailed installation instructions and troubleshootingsections.114This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
I cannot use Internet-based servicesMake sure your subscription covers data downloads and that the Internet settings in yourphone are correct. See Internet and messaging settings on page 30 for moreinformation on how to enable data traffic, data roaming, and download Internet settings.Contact your network operator for more information about your subscription settings.Error messagesNo network coverage•Your phone is in Airplane mode. Make sure Airplane mode is turned off.•Your phone is not receiving any network signal, or the received signal is too weak.Contact your network operator and make sure that the network has coverage where youare.•The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If thisworks, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact thenearest Sony service center.Emergency calls onlyYou are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. However, in anemergency, some network operators allow you to call the international emergencynumber 112. See Emergency calls on page 33 for more information.SIM card lockedYou have entered your PIN incorrectly 3 times in a row. To unlock the phone, you needthe PUK provided by your operator.SIM card is PUK lockedYou have entered your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) incorrectly 10 times in a row.Please contact your service provider.115This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Recycling your phoneGot an old phone lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will helpus reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too! Find outmore about the recycling options in your region at www.sonymobile.com.116This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Legal informationSony ST21i/ST21aThis User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without anywarranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies ofcurrent information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony MobileCommunications AB at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editionsof this User guide.© 2012 Sony Mobile Communications AB. All rights reserved.Publication number: xxxx-xxxx.1Your mobile phone has the capability to download, store and forward additional content, for example, ringtones.The use of such content may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties, including but not limited torestriction under applicable copyright laws. You, and not Sony, are entirely responsible for additional content thatyou download to or forward from your mobile phone. Prior to your use of any additional content, please verify thatyour intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized. Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrityor quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable inany way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.This User guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties. Use of such programming orservices may require separate registration with the third party provider and may be subject to additional terms ofuse. For applications accessed on or through a third-party website, please review such websites’ terms of use andapplicable privacy policy in advance. Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of anythird-party websites or offered services.Remove the back cover to see regulatory information such as the CE mark.All product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respectiveowners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respectiveowners.Visit www.sonymobile.com for more information.All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technologyoutside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their intellectualproperty, including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM-protected content. If theWMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software's ability touse WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does not affect unprotected content. When youdownload licenses for protected content, you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses.Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you willnot be able to access content that requires the upgrade.This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 visual and AVC patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 visual standard ("MPEG-4video") or the AVC standard ("AVC video") and/or (ii) decoding MPEG- 4 or AVC video that was encoded by aconsumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensedby MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 and/or AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.Additional information including that relating to promotional, internal and commercial uses and licensing may beobtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensedfrom Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.117This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
IndexAaccounts ..................................................................10Exchange Active Sync® ..................................11Facebook™ .....................................................11Google™ .........................................................11adjusting volume .....................................................73Airplane mode .........................................................29alarm ........................................................................55albumsdeleting ............................................................90Android Market™ - See Google Play™ ..................52Android™ ..................................................................7animated wallpaper .................................................19answering service ....................................................35applications ...............................................................7overview ........................................................111screen ..............................................................19audioadjusting volume .............................................73playing .............................................................72playing in random order ..................................75Bbacking upcontacts ...........................................................42backing up content ...............................................101battery .....................................................................13cover ..................................................................8removing ............................................................8Bluetooth™ wireless technology .............................93brightness ................................................................28business cardssending ............................................................42Ccalendar ...................................................................55create an event ................................................55calling ......................................................................30calls ...................................................................33, 37barring .............................................................36diverting ...........................................................36emergency .......................................................33forwarding .......................................................36list ....................................................................34log ....................................................................34missed .............................................................34multiple ............................................................35recent ..............................................................34reject ................................................................36settings ............................................................36waiting .............................................................35camera ...................................................81, 82, 85, 86closing .............................................................81controls ...........................................................81geotagging ......................................................82icons ................................................................86overview ..........................................................81recording videos ..............................................85screen ..............................................................81settings ..........................................82, 83, 85, 86taking photos ............................................81, 82video ................................................................85viewing photos ................................................82viewing videos .................................................85zoom ................................................................82caps lock .................................................................23changing tracks .......................................................73charging ...................................................................13chat ..........................................................................51conference calls ......................................................35contacts ...................................................................38backing up .......................................................42copying ............................................................42favourite ...........................................................42groups .............................................................41importing from SIM card .................................39joining contact information ..............................41picture .............................................................41sending ............................................................42sharing .............................................................42transferring ......................................................39using a photo with ...........................................90corporate email, calendar and contacts ..................60croppingphotos .............................................................91Ddateformat ..............................................................27deleting ....................................................................90an alarm ...........................................................55music ...............................................................78photos .............................................................91tracks ...............................................................73videos ..............................................................92downloadInternet settings ...............................................30driving directions ...................................................100Eemail ........................................................................46more than one account ...................................49emergency numbers ................................................33equalizer ..................................................................73eventscalendar ...........................................................55extensions ...............................................................17FFacebook™ .............................................................78Facebook™ inside Xperia™ ............................60recommending radio tracks ............................78synchronisation ...............................................60favouritesmoving between in the radio ...........................80removing radio channels as ............................80saving radio channels as .................................80fixed dialling ............................................................37Flight mode .............................................................29FM radiofavourites .........................................................80TrackID™ ........................................................78GGallery .....................................................................88changing views ................................................89opening ...........................................................88opening albums ...............................................88viewing Facebook™ photos in ........................89geotaggingof photos .........................................................82Gesture input ...........................................................25Gmail™ ....................................................................49Google Latitude™ .................................................100Google Maps™ .......................................................99Google Play™ .........................................................52118This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Google Talk™ ..........................................................51Google™ account setup .........................................50Google™ synchronisation .......................................59GPS .........................................................................99Hheadset ....................................................................30using ................................................................30Home screen ...........................................................17customising .....................................................18Iicons ......................................................................109in the camera ...................................................86importing SIM contacts ...........................................39infinite button ...........................................................74input method ...........................................................27instant messaging ...................................................51Internetsettings ............................................................30web browser ....................................................66Kkeyboard .................................................................23settings ............................................................26keys .........................................................................13Llanguage ..................................................................29writing ..............................................................26Latitude .................................................................100LCD backlight control ..............................................28live wallpaper ...........................................................19location ..............................................................82, 99locksactivating the screen .......................................10locking the screen ...........................................10screen lock ......................................................10MMaps ........................................................................99media filescopying to memory card .................................72Media Go™ .............................................................97messagessettings ............................................................30Microsoft® Exchange synchronisation ...................60MMSsettings ............................................................30multimediacopying to memory card .................................72music .................................................................30, 72adding tracks to playlists ................................75adjusting volume .............................................73changing tracks ...............................................73copying to memory card .................................72copying to/from a computer ...........................72creating playlists .............................................75deleting ......................................................73, 78my playlists ......................................................75pausing a track ................................................73player overview ...............................................72playing .............................................................72playing in random order ..................................75podcasts ..........................................................72purchasing .......................................................77recommending ................................................78searching using TrackID™ ..............................77sharing .......................................................74, 77using a headset ...............................................30using the equalizer ..........................................73viewing artist info ............................................77music playerauto-generated ................................................75creating playlists .............................................75deleting tracks .................................................73equalizer ..........................................................73minimising .......................................................73playlists ...........................................................75smart playlists .................................................75music player widget ................................................74NNavigation .............................................................100Navigation application ...........................................100notification .............................................................109light ..................................................................21panel ................................................................21ringtone ...........................................................28Oon-screen keyboard ................................................23overviewoverall phone overview ....................................72Ppausing a track ........................................................73personal information ................................................38phonebattery .............................................................14performance ....................................................14update ...........................................................105phonebook ..............................................................38Phonepad ..........................................................23, 25photo albums ..........................................................88deleting ............................................................90viewing ............................................................88photos ...............................................................90, 91adding the geographical position ....................82associating with a contact ..............................41copying to/from a computer ...........................72cropping ..........................................................91deleting ............................................................91photo viewer ....................................................89rotating ............................................................90sharing .......................................................90, 91slideshow ........................................................90taking .........................................................81, 82using as a contact picture ...............................90using as wallpaper ..........................................90viewing ................................................82, 88, 89viewing on a map ............................................91viewing same location .....................................82zooming ...........................................................90PIN .........................................................................102playingmusic ...............................................................72playlists ....................................................................75adding a track .................................................75creating ...........................................................75deleting ............................................................76playing your own .............................................75removing tracks ...............................................75top tracks ........................................................75powering off ..............................................................9powering on ...............................................................9presetsremoving radio channels as ............................80saving radio channels as .................................80protective plastic sheet ...........................................15PUK .......................................................................102purchasingmusic ...............................................................77119This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Rradio ........................................................................79favourites .........................................................80listening through the speaker ..........................80moving between channels ..............................79navigating ........................................................79opening ...........................................................79overview ..........................................................79searching for channels ....................................80selecting channels ...........................................79receiving items using Bluetooth™ ...........................94recent calls ..............................................................34recently used applications window .........................20recommending music ........................................74, 78recording videos ......................................................81recycling your phone .............................................116related audio content ..............................................74reset .......................................................................114resizingphotos .............................................................91restoring content ...................................................101ringtone ...................................................................55rotatingphotos .............................................................90Sscanning barcodes ..................................................58screen ......................................................................28cracked ............................................................15glass ................................................................15screen unlock pattern ....................................102warranty ...........................................................15searchingmusic using TrackID™ ....................................77track information .............................................77sendingbusiness cards ................................................42contacts ...........................................................42items using Bluetooth™ ..................................94services ...................................................................10settingscall ...................................................................36camera ......................................................82, 85Internet ............................................................30messaging .......................................................30MMS ................................................................30still camera ......................................................82video camera ...................................................85setup guide ..............................................................10sharingmusic .........................................................74, 77photos .............................................................91photos and videos ...........................................90shuffle music ...........................................................75silent mode ..............................................................27SIM card ................................................................102exporting contacts to ......................................43importing contacts from ..................................39inserting .............................................................9slideshow ................................................................90smart playlistsplaying .............................................................75SOS See emergency numbersstatus .....................................................................109bar ...................................................................21still camera ..............................................................81settings ......................................................82, 83symbols ...................................................................23synchronising ..........................................................59calendar, bookmarks .................................11, 61contacts .....................................................11, 61Facebook™ contacts, calendar, photos .........60Google™ contacts, calendar, email ................59with Microsoft® Exchange ..............................60SyncML™ ..........................................................11, 61Ttaking photos ...........................................................81by tapping .......................................................82telephony See callstext input method ....................................................23themes .....................................................................19time ..........................................................................27time management ....................................................55top tracksplaying .............................................................75TrackID™ technology ..............................................77buying a track ..................................................77deleting a track ................................................78opening ...........................................................77recommending a track ....................................78searching for track information .......................77sharing a track .................................................77using results ....................................................77using with Facebook™ ....................................78using with the FM Radio .................................80viewing artist info ............................................77viewing charts .................................................77viewing history .................................................77transferringcontacts ...........................................................39troubleshooting .....................................................114turning off ..................................................................9turning on ..................................................................9Uupdating phone .....................................................105USB connection ......................................................96Vvibration .............................................................28, 55video albums .....................................................88, 90viewing ............................................................88video camera ...............................................81, 85, 86recording videos ..............................................85settings ......................................................85, 86video playerpausing a video ...............................................91videos ......................................................................91adjusting volume .............................................92copying to/from a computer ...........................72deleting ............................................................92fast forwarding and rewinding .........................92pausing ............................................................91playing .............................................................91recording .........................................................85sending ............................................................92sharing .............................................................92viewing ................................................85, 88, 89viewingphotos .............................................................82videos recorded using the camera ..................85voicemail .................................................................35volumeadjusting video ................................................92key ...................................................................27Wwallpaper .................................................................19using a photo as ..............................................90web browser ............................................................66managing bookmarks ......................................67settings ............................................................70120This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Wi-Fi® .....................................................................63widgetresizing ............................................................18widgetsintroduction .....................................................18wireless networks ....................................................99Zzoom ........................................................................82zoomingphotos .............................................................90121This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

Navigation menu