User guide Xperia™ E dual C1605/C1604
Contents Important information.....................................................................6 Android™ – what and why?...........................................................7 Getting started...............................................................................8 Assembly............................................................................................8 Turning the phone on and off ...........................................................10 Setup guide..........................
Backing up contacts.........................................................................49 Messaging....................................................................................50 Using text and multimedia messaging...............................................50 Text and multimedia message options..............................................51 E-mail...........................................................................................52 Using e-mail......................................
Identifying music using TrackID technology................................83 Using TrackID™ technology results...................................................83 Using the FM radio.......................................................................85 FM radio overview.............................................................................85 Moving between radio channels........................................................85 Using your favorite radio channels....................................
Updating your phone.................................................................112 Updating your phone wirelessly.......................................................112 Updating your phone using a USB cable connection.......................112 Phone settings overview............................................................114 Status and notification icons overview......................................116 Status icons................................................................................
Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before using your cell phone. Some of the services and features described in this User Guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number, 112. Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.
Android™ – what and why? Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customize them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™ you can download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection.
Getting started Assembly To remove the battery cover • Using your thumbs, slide the battery cover off the phone. To insert a memory card • Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing down. To remove the memory card 1 2 1 2 3 Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. Remove the battery cover. Press down on the plastic clip that holds the memory card in place.
To insert the SIM cards Do not insert an incompatible SIM card, for example, a micro SIM card, in the SIM card slot. Doing so could permanently damage your SIM card or your phone. • Remove the battery cover and the battery, then insert the SIM cards into the corresponding slots with the gold-colored contacts facing down. To remove SIM card 1 1 2 Remove the battery cover and the battery. Place the tip of your finger on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot.
To remove the battery 1 2 Remove the battery cover. Place the tip of your finger into the opening on the bottom side of the battery and lift up the battery. To attach the battery cover 1 2 Place the cover over the back of the phone, then fit it into the slots. Slide the cover downward. Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone 1 2 3 4 5 Press and hold down the power key on the right side of the phone until the phone vibrates.
1 2 3 To turn off the phone Press and hold down the power key In the options menu, tap Power off. Tap OK. until the options menu opens. It may take a while for the phone to shut down. Setup guide The first time you start your dual-SIM phone, a setup guide opens to explain and guide you through some basic settings about Dual SIM and some other basic phone functions. This is a good time to configure the phone to your specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the Application screen.
Facebook™ account Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family and colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your phone so that you can stay in touch from anywhere. SyncML™ account Synchronize your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™. View and manage contacts, calendar events and bookmarks from your phone just as easily as you would from a computer. 12 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1 2 3 4 5 11 6 10 9 8 7 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1. Proximity sensor 10. Back key 2. Ear speaker 11. Touchscreen 3. Notification light 12. Camera lens 4. Volume/Zoom key 13. Second microphone 5. Power key 14. Headset jack (CTIA standard) 6. Camera key 15. Port for charger/USB cable 7. Menu key 16. Strap hole 8. Microphone 17. Speaker 9.
To charge the phone 1 2 3 4 Plug the phone charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, with the USB symbol facing down. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts. When the battery status LED is green, the phone is fully charged. Disconnect the USB cable from your phone by pulling it straight outward.
• • • • • • • • • Use the Power Saver feature to reduce battery consumption. You can select the power saving mode that best suits the way you use your phone. You can also customize the settings of each power saving mode. Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar, and contacts) to synchronize manually. You can also synchronize automatically, but increase the synchronization intervals.
1 2 3 4 To display power saver notifications From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Power Saver. Tap . Mark the Status bar checkbox. Using the touchscreen A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen of your phone when you buy it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly. When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically.
• Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the Web. Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides. 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 flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your phone has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The proximity sensor turns the touchscreen off when your face touches the screen.
To share an item from your Home screen 1 2 3 Press to open your Home screen. Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to . Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications and widgets you like with your friends so they can download and use them. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For example, the Music player widget allows you to start playing music directly.
1 2 3 To add a shortcut to the Home screen From your Home screen, press . Tap Add > Shortcuts. Find and select a shortcut. Add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and holding the application. To move an item on the Home screen 1 2 • 1 2 3 Press to open your Home screen. Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location.
The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left and 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. 1 2 1 2 3 . To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen From your Home screen, tap . Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag it to the desired location.
• To open a menu in an application While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. Rearranging your Application screen Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences. 1 2 1 2 3 To arrange applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen. Tap and select an option. To move an application on the Application screen Open the Application screen, then tap .
Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such as the music player. 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 upward.
Setting your phone from the Notification panel You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic phone settings. For example, you can turn on Wi-Fi®. 1 2 To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. Tap . 1 2 To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. Tap . 1 2 To control the Bluetooth™ function from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. Tap .
4 Enter a space 5 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes the writing language when more than one input language is selected. 6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input 7 Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone. • To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field.
1 2 1 2 To select text Enter some text, then tap and hold the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. To edit text in portrait orientation When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until an application bar appears. Select the text you want to edit, and then use the application bar to make your desired changes. To paste text from the clipboard, you can also hold the text field until Paste appears, then tap Paste.
1 2 3 To enter text using the Gesture input function When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want to write. Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word. The 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 or left in the word candidate bar. If you cannot find the desired word, tap once to delete the entire word.
1 2 To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language. Tap Keyboard layout and select an option. Remember the Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation. • • To enter text using the Phonepad When using the Phonepad, you can choose from two input options: When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter to view you want is not the first letter on the key.
Customizing your phone Adapt the phone to your needs by adjusting, for example, your personal ringtone, phone language and your Privacy settings. Using multiple SIM cards The phone works with one or two SIM cards inserted. You get incoming communication to both SIM cards, and can select from which number you want to place outgoing communication.
1 2 3 To set the phone to silent mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Select Silent mode, then select Mute. 1 2 3 To set the phone to vibrate mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Select Silent mode, then select Vibrate. 1 2 3 4 To set the phone to vibrate and ring mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Select Silent mode, then select Off. Mark the Vibrate on ring checkbox.
Ringtone settings 1 2 3 4 5 To set a phone ringtone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Tap a SIM card name. Select a ringtone. Tap Done. 1 2 3 To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes. 1 2 3 4 To select a notification ringtone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification. Select a ringtone. Tap Done.
1 2 3 To change the phone language From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language. Select an option. If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap the Settings icon . Then select the entry beside , and select the first entry in the following menu. You can then select the language you want. Flight mode In Airplane mode, your phone's network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment.
Formatting the memory card You can format the memory card in your phone, for example, to free up memory. This means that you erase all data on the card. All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backups of 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 your phone to a computer on page 103.
1 2 3 To download Internet and messaging settings From your Home screen, tap . . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings. Select the SIM card, or SIM cards, for which you want to download Internet and messaging settings. 1 2 3 To view the current Access Point Name (APN) From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Select SIM card, then select the SIM card for which you want to check the APN. Tap Access Point Names.
1 2 3 4 To turn on data traffic From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Select a SIM card to enable a data network connection. If the mobile data network connection is not turned on, tap OFF beside Mobile data so that OFF changes to ON. You can also turn on data traffic by marking the Data enabled checkbox under Settings > More… > Mobile networks. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 To set a data usage warning Make sure that you have turned on data traffic. From your Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 To enable or disable automatic switching of data traffic between SIM cards From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM card. Under Auto switch, mark or unmark the checkbox beside Data traffic. 1 2 3 4 To set a data traffic period for your dual-SIM phone From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Dual SIM card. Under Auto switch, tap Data traffic. Set the data traffic period for different SIM cards as required.
1 2 3 To turn off all data traffic From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Unmark the Data enabled checkbox. Data roaming Depending on your network operator, it might be possible to allow mobile data connections via 2G/3G outside of your home network (roaming). Please note that data transmission charges may apply. Contact your network operator for more information.
Calling Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without the SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network. 1 2 3 To make an emergency call From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Phone. Enter 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 are barred.
To answer a call • Drag to the right across the screen. If you are using regular headphones without a microphone, you have to remove the headphones from the headset connector to be able to answer the call. • To decline a call Drag to the left across the screen. • To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag • 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 .
Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To enter your voicemail number From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Select SIM card. Select a SIM card. Tap Voicemail settings > Voicemail number. Enter your voicemail number. Tap OK.
1 2 3 4 To make a conference call During an ongoing call, tap . Dial the number of your second participant and tap . If the second participant answers, the first call is put on hold. Tap . To add more participants, repeat steps 1 to 4. 1 2 3 To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage. Tap the number of the participant you want to talk to privately. To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap .
Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To forward calls From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Select SIM card. Select a SIM card. Tap Call forwarding. Select an option. Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable. 1 2 3 4 5 To turn off call forwarding From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Select SIM card. Select a SIM card. Tap Call forwarding.
Contacts Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your numbers, email addresses, and other contact data in one place. Just tap on a contact to see all communications with that contact in one easy overview. You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronize them with contacts saved in your Google™ account, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account, or other accounts that support synchronization.
Transferring contacts using an Apple® Mac® computer For detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from your old phone, go to www.sonymobile.com/support/contacts. Transferring contacts using synchronization accounts Your phone works with popular online synchronization accounts such as Google Sync™, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®or Facebook™.
Contacts screen overview 1 2 3 4 5 1 Tap this icon to create a contact 2 Contact search field 3 Tap a contact to view its details 4 Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu 5 Shortcut tabs Managing your contacts You can create, edit and synchronize your contacts in a few simple steps. You can select contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them in the phone.
1 2 3 4 To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact. Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture. When you have added the picture, tap Done. You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Xperia™ Gallery application. 1 2 3 To view your communication with a contact From the Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to view.
1 2 To view your favorite contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap Groups, then tap . . Groups You can assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to them from within the Contacts application. 1 2 3 4 To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, touch and hold the contact that you want to assign to a group. Tap Edit contact, then tap the bar directly under Assign to group. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact, then tap Done. Tap Done.
Backing up contacts You can use a memory card, a SIM card, or an online synchronization tool such as Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® to back up contacts. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 To export all contacts to a memory card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Back up contacts > Memory card. Tap OK. To export contacts to a SIM card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . , then tap Back up contacts > SIM card.
Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your phone using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos. The number of characters you can send in a single text message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.
1 2 3 To delete a message From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Tap the desired conversation. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Yes. 1 2 3 To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. , then tap Delete conversations. Press Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tap Delete. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To save a sender's number to a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Tap a conversation.
E-mail Use the Email application in your phone to send and receive emails through your regular email account or through your corporate account. Or you can do both. Your phone can handle several email accounts at the same time. You can set up these accounts to run through one combined inbox, or through separate inboxes. Note that emails you receive to your Gmail™ account can be accessed in the phone from both the Email and the Gmail™ applications.
1 2 3 4 To receive email messages From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap the bar containing , then tap Combined view. To download new messages, tap . If you have set up a corporate email account, you can set the check frequency to Automatic (Push).
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 To forward an email message From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check. Find and tap the message you want to forward. Tap , then tap Forward. Tap To and enter the recipient's address. Enter your message text, then tap . To delete an email message From your Home screen, tap . Tap .
1 2 3 4 5 To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . Press , then tap Settings. If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to adjust. Tap Inbox check frequency and select an option. Using email accounts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 To add an extra email account in your phone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . Press , then tap Settings. Tap Add account. Enter the email address and password, then tap Next.
1 2 3 To set up a Google™ account in your phone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. Your phone is now ready to use with Gmail™ , Google Talk™, and Google Calendar™. You can also sign in or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your phone. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.
Google Talk™ You can use Google Talk™ instant messaging in your phone to chat with friends who also use this application. 1 2 To start Google Talk™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk. 1 2 To reply to an instant message with Talk When someone contacts you on Talk, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message and begin to chat. . 57 This 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 browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™ account in your phone on page 56. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions 1 2 To open Google Play™ From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Play Store. .
game. You might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messages in some applications. 1 2 3 4 5 To clear all cache for an application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings. Tap Apps. Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache. Tap Clear cache. It is not possible to clear the cache for some applications. 1 2 3 4 5 To delete an installed application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings. Tap Apps. Select the application you want to delete.
PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games, ringtones, and wallpapers. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before you download content Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you may need to have a memory card inserted in your phone to download content.
Getting organized Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronize your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronizing data on your phone on page 65. 1 2 To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. and select an option. Press 1 2 3 To view multiple calendars From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. Press , then tap More > My calendars.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Clock. Tap Set alarm. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Tap Time. Scroll up or down to adjust the time. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap OK. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour. 1 2 3 4 To deactivate an alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Clock. Tap Set alarm.
1 2 3 4 5 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Clock. Tap Set alarm. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox, then tap OK. 1 2 3 4 5 To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap . . Find and tap Clock. Tap Set alarm. , then tap Settings. Press . Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds When the alarm sounds, tap Snooze.
Scanning with the NeoReader™ application Use your phone as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan. For example, you see a coat in a magazine ad and want to find the nearest retail outlet to buy it. If the ad contains a readable barcode, the NeoReader™ application uses this code to access mobile web content, such as a web page with more product information or a map of nearby outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standard barcode types.
Synchronizing data on your phone You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your phone from multiple email accounts, synchronization services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. Synchronizing your phone with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date. You can: • • • • access your Gmail™ , Google Calendar™, Google™ contacts, Google™ Chrome bookmarks and other Google services you use.
After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications. For you to access the functionality described above, your corporate information must be stored on a Microsoft® Exchange server. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 To set up corporate email, calendar, and contacts in your phone From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Make sure that synchronization is turned on so your data synchronizes automatically according to the sync interval you set.
1 2 3 4 5 To set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Make sure that synchronization is turned on so that applications can synchronize data automatically. Tap Add account > Xperia™ with Facebook. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Facebook™ integration account, or sign in if you already have an account.
1 2 3 4 To set a synchronization interval From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account. Tap Account settings. Tap Sync interval and select an interval option. 1 2 3 4 To remove a SyncML™ account from your phone From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account. , then tap Remove account. Press Tap Remove account again to confirm. 68 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your phone using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and access cheaper call and data rates. If your company or organization has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network with your phone. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other internal services at your company. Wi-Fi® Using Wi-Fi® technology you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone.
Advanced Wi-Fi® settings Before you add a Wi-Fi® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting in your phone. Wi-Fi® network status When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi® networks. You can also enable the phone to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active 1 2 3 4 5 6 To share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your phone. Using the USB cable that came with your phone, connect your phone to a computer. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Mark the USB tethering checkbox. The phone starts sharing its cellular data connection with the computer over the USB connection.
Web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and save pages for offline viewing. You can open up to 16 windows at the same time and switch between them easily. You can also request the desktop version of a web page if you don't want to view the mobile version. A version of the Google™ Chrome web browser for Android™ devices comes preinstalled in many markets. For more information, go to https://play.google.com/store/ apps/details?id=com.android.chrome.
To go to the previous page while browsing • Press . To zoom in or out on a web page Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on a web page: • • • 1 2 Double-tap to zoom in on the web page, or double-tap again to zoom out. Touch an area of the page with two fingers at once and spread them apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out. To reload the current web page , then tap Refresh. Press To save a web page for offline viewing After the web page has loaded, press .
Depending on your network operator, some bookmarks may be preinstalled on your phone. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 To bookmark a web page While you are viewing the web page, press Tap Save to bookmarks. If desired, edit the bookmark. When you're done, tap OK. . To open a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make the search and address bar appear. Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap .
Managing text and images 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 To find text on a web page When you are viewing a web page, press . Tap Find on page. Enter your search text. Characters that match your search get highlighted on the web page. Tap the up or down arrows to go to the previous or next highlighted item. Tap to close the search bar. To copy text from a web page Touch and hold part of the text you want to copy until it becomes highlighted. Tabs appear at each end of the selection.
Downloading from the web You can download applications and content when you browse the web using the web browser in your phone. Usually you have to touch a download link for the desired file and the download then starts automatically. 1 2 3 1 2 3 To view your downloaded files Make sure that you have inserted a memory card in your phone before viewing any previously downloaded files (to the card). From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Downloads.
Auto-filling text Auto-filling allows you to automatically enter data such as names and addresses on various web forms, so you don’t have to enter the same information repeatedly on different web pages. 1 2 3 4 5 To create text for auto-filling When the browser is open, press . Tap Settings > General. Mark the Form auto-fill checkbox, if it is not already marked. Tap Auto-fill text, then enter text that you want to use for auto-filling on web forms, for example, your name and address.
Music Get the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to and organize music, audio books and podcasts that you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the music player, you can use the Media Go™ application. Media Go™ helps transfer music content between a computer and a phone. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 103.
5 Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward 6 Total time length of the track 7 Elapsed time of current track 8 Progress indicator – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 9 Play/Pause button 10 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind • • To change tracks When a track is playing, tap or . When a track is playing, swipe the album art left or right.
1 2 3 To share a track When browsing your tracks in the WALKMAN player library, touch and hold a track title. Tap Send. Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists this way. You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items. 1 2 3 To recommend a track on Facebook™ While the track is playing in the Walkman™ player, tap the album art. Tap to show that you "Like" the track on Facebook™.
6 Browse your favorite playlists 7 Collect links to music and music-related content that you and your friends have shared using online services 8 Browse all playlists 9 Browse audio by track 10 Browse by album Using My music to organize your tracks Tap the My Music tab in the Walkman™ player to get an overview of all the tracks you've saved to your phone's memory card. In My Music you can manage your albums and playlists, create shortcuts, and arrange music by mood and tempo.
1 2 3 4 To play tracks in random order In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC. Tap and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a playlist. Open the album or playlist by tapping its name. Tap to turn on Shuffle mode. Playlists The Walkman™ player automatically creates Smart playlists on the playlist tab in the Walkman™ player library. You can also create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your phone's memory card.
Identifying music using TrackID technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™ and you can view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area.
1 2 3 To delete a track from the track history When the TrackID™ application is open, tap History. Tap a track title, then tap Delete. Tap Yes. 84 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using the FM radio The FM radio in your phone works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to the phone before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the radio sound to the phone speaker, if desired. When you open the FM radio, available channels appear automatically.
Using your favorite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favorites. By using favorites you can quickly return to a radio channel. 1 2 To save a channel as a favorite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favorite. Tap . 2 To remove a channel as a favorite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove as a favorite. Tap . • To move between favorite channels When the radio is open, tap or .
Taking photos and recording videos Take a photo or record a video with the camera in your phone. You can hold the camera horizontally or vertically. All photos and videos are saved automatically on the memory card. Share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service.
1 2 To view your photos and videos Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos are identified by . In step 1, you can also flick the thumbnails from right to left and then select the one you want to view. 1 2 To delete a photo Open the photo you want to delete. Tap .
Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Sports Use for taking photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring. Exposure value Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light. White balance The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions.
Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This applies only when focus mode is set to touch focus. Camera key only Take a photo only using the hardware camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. Tips on using the camera Rule of thirds Don’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in, you achieve a better result.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To record a video by tapping the on-screen button Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag to . To display all settings, press . Tap Capturing method, then select On-screen button if it is not already selected. Point the camera toward the subject. Tap to start recording. Tap to stop recording. Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To play recorded videos Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag to .
Exposure value This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light. White balance The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. Auto Adjust the color balance automatically to the lighting conditions. Incandescent Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting.
Viewing photos and videos in Album Use Album to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your phone camera, or to view similar content that you've downloaded or copied to the memory card. You can add geotags to your photos and videos, and then view them on a world map. In Album, you can also view photos and videos that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™ web album or to Facebook™.
1 2 3 4 4 Tap a photo or video to view it. 5 Scroll up or down to view content. 6 Switch to a list view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone. 7 List view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone. 8 Tap to return to grid view in the Pictures tab. 9 The number of the folders containing pictures and videos. 10 Folder containing all pictures taken with your phone camera. 11 Folder containing all videos taken with your phone camera.
• • To zoom a photo When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out. When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. 2 To watch a slideshow of your photos When you are viewing a photo, press and tap Slideshow to start playing all the photos in an album. Tap a photo to end the slideshow. 1 2 To rotate a photo . When you are viewing a photo, press Select Rotate left or Rotate right.
1 2 To delete a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Tap OK. . Working with videos in Album Use Album to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or copied to your memory card. You can also share your videos with friends, or upload them to YouTube™. 1 2 3 4 To play a video Open the Pictures tab in Album. Using grid view or list view, locate the video that you want to open. Tap the video to play it.
Overview of Maps tab 1 The number of geotagged photos and videos. 2 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. 3 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. 4 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen. 5 Search a location on the map. 6 Switch to globe view. To enable location detection 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Location services.
• To change the map view in Album When viewing the map in Album, press , then select Classic view or Satellite view. Viewing your online albums In Album, you can view the photos and videos you've uploaded to online services, such as Picasa™ and Facebook™. View comments from your friends and add your own comments as well. You can also recommend or "Like" a photo when you view your albums in Facebook™. Overview of Online tab 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 • 1 Number of available online albums.
Playing video clips in Movies Use the Movies application to play movies that you’ve copied or downloaded to your phone. Movies also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info, and director details for each movie. You can share your favorite movies with friends, for example, via Bluetooth™ wireless technology, or via online services. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network. Video clips taken with your phone camera are displayed in Album, not in Movies.
Bluetooth™ wireless technology Use the Bluetooth™ function to send files to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your phone and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections work better within a 10 meter (33 foot) range, with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your phone with other Bluetooth™ devices.
1 2 3 4 5 To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has the Bluetooth™ function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth™ devices appear in a list. Tap the Bluetooth™ device you want to pair with your phone. Enter a passcode, if required. The phone and the Bluetooth™ device are now paired.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 To receive items using Bluetooth™ Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your phone. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. When you are notified of an incoming file to your phone, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
Connecting your phone to a computer Connect your phone to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and other file types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology. When you connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted to install the PC Companion application on your computer. PC Companion helps you access additional computer applications to transfer and organize media files, update your phone, synchronize phone content, and more.
1 2 3 4 5 To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled by default. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity. Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices. Tap Connect. Make sure your phone's Wi-Fi® function is turned on. 1 2 3 4 To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode From your Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 4 To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. Phone: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears. Computer: Open the PC Companion application on the PC first. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™ to install. Using Media Go™, drag and drop files between your computer and phone. Media Go™ can also be downloaded from www.sonymobile.com.
Using location services to find your position Use your phone to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wireless networks. Enable the wireless networks option if you only need your approximate location, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view of the sky, 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.
1 2 To use Google Maps™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Maps. . If you want to use Google Maps™, you have to enable one of the location methods available under 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 location and other information with them.
Backing up and restoring Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to your memory card or online storage account. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted.
Locking and protecting your phone IMEI number Every phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country. To view your IMEI number 1 2 Turn off your phone, then remove the battery cover and battery. Look for the 15 to 17-digit number on the label. The first 15 digits represent the IMEI number.
1 2 To unblock a locked SIM card When Enter PUK and new PIN code appears, enter the PUK code. Enter a new PIN code and tap OK. If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, the SIM card becomes blocked. If this happens, contact your service provider to get a new SIM card. Setting a screen lock 1 2 To set a screen lock From your Home screen, tap Select an option. > Settings > Security > Screen lock. It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password.
2 3 4 5 6 7 To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password. Enter a password. to minimize the keyboard. If necessary, tap Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your password. to minimize the keyboard. If necessary, tap Tap OK. 1 2 3 To disable the screen unlock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Enter your password and tap Next. Tap Slide. 1 111 This is an Internet version of this publication.
Updating your phone Update your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your phone to run a wireless update, or you can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using a USB cable connection. If you update wirelessly, then you can use either a mobile network or a Wi-Fi® network connection. Just make sure you back up and save all data stored on your phone before you update.
1 2 To download the PC Companion application from your phone Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. When prompted, follow the instructions in the phone to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer. PC Companion can also be downloaded from www.sonymobile.com. 1 2 3 4 To download software updates using a USB cable connection Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not already installed. Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable.
Phone settings overview Get to know the settings on your phone so you can personalize them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or add a WiFi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth™ on or off, search for available Bluetooth™ devices, and make your phone visible or invisible to other Bluetooth™ devices. Data usage Turn the mobile data traffic on or off, and keep track of your data usage details over a specified period of time.
Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related settings. Developer options Set options for application development. For example, you can show CPU usage on the phone display. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode when USB connections are active. About phone View information about your phone, such as the model number, firmware version, phone number, and signal. You can also update your software to the latest version.
Status and notification icons overview Status icons The following status icons may appear on your screen: Signal strength No signal Roaming GPRS is available EDGE is available 3G is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated Flight mode is activated The Bluetooth™ function is activated Connected to another Bluetooth™ device The SIM card is not inserted SIM1 is active and SIM2 is in stan
Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications 117 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Application overview Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, and manage text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your appointments. Use the camera to take photos and record video clips. Use the Contact application to manage phone numbers, email addresses, and other information related to your contacts.
Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited™ application to access millions of songs over a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi® connection. Optimize phone settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Setup guide application to learn about basic functions and to get help setting up the phone. Use the Google Talk™ application to chat with friends online. Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album, and other info.
User support Access user support directly in your phone through the Help application. For example, you can open a User guide with instructions on how to use your phone. You can also get troubleshooting and other help from the Sony Mobile support zone, and from the Sony Mobile Customer support service. 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-to videos.
Troubleshooting My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • • • • Restart your phone. Remove and re-insert the battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone. Update your phone. Updating your phone ensures optimal performance and provides the latest enhancements. See Updating your phone on page 112 for more information. Reset your phone. Be patient while resetting your phone.
I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer, when using a USB cable The software or the USB drivers have not been properly installed. Go to www.sonymobile.com for more detailed installation instructions and troubleshooting sections. I cannot use Internet-based services Make sure your subscription covers data downloads and that the Internet settings in your phone are correct.
Recycling your phone Got an old phone lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will help us reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too! Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www.sonymobile.com. 123 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Index A accounts ..................................................................11 Exchange Active Sync® ..................................11 Facebook™ .....................................................12 Google™ .........................................................11 adjusting volume .....................................................79 alarm ........................................................................61 Album ......................................................................
Gmail™ ....................................................................55 Google Latitude™ .................................................107 Google Maps™ .....................................................106 Google Play™ .........................................................58 Google Talk™ ..........................................................57 Google™ account setup .........................................56 Google™ synchronization .......................................65 GPS ...........
R radio ........................................................................85 favorites ...........................................................86 listening through the speaker ..........................86 moving between channels ..............................85 navigating ........................................................85 opening ...........................................................85 overview ..........................................................85 searching for channels .......
WALKMAN player widget ........................................82 "WALKMAN" application .........................................78 Walkman™ player ...................................................81 adding tracks to playlists ................................82 creating playlists .............................................82 deleting tracks .................................................79 playing tracks in random order .......................82 playlists ...............................................
