Xperia™ arc S Extended User guide
Contents Important information..................................................................6 Android™ – what and why?.........................................................7 Applications........................................................................................7 Getting started..............................................................................8 Assembly............................................................................................8 Turning on the phone...........
Contacts screen overview.................................................................36 Managing your contacts....................................................................36 Communicating with your contacts...................................................38 Sharing your contacts.......................................................................38 Backing up contacts.........................................................................39 Messaging.........................................
Synchronising and storing your contacts and calendar......................63 Synchronising using SyncML™.........................................................64 Connecting to wireless networks.............................................65 Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................65 Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................69 Web browser.............................................................
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®...................100 PC Companion...............................................................................101 Media Go™ ...................................................................................101 Connecting your phone to a TV set........................................102 Location services.....................................................................103 Using GPS.................................................................
Important information Please 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 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.
Android™ – what and why? An Android™ phone can perform many of the same functions as a computer. But you can also adjust it to better suit your needs, to receive the information you want, and have fun at the same time. You can add and delete applications, or enhance them to improve functionality. At Android Market™ you can download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate applications on your Android™ phone with your personal data and online accounts.
Getting started Assembly To 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 insert the SIM card and the memory card • Remove the battery cover, then insert the SIM card and the memory card in the relevant slots. Memory card may not be included with purchase in all markets.
To remove the memory card • Remove the battery cover and the battery, then draw the memory card outwards to remove it. 0000000-000000-0 IC: 4170B-A3880097 Made in XXX yyWww FCC ID: PY7A3880097 S/N: XXXABC1234 XXX FFGG RyyWww SI XXXX-XXXX LT15i 1 2 TYPE: AAD-3880097-BV To remove the SIM card Remove the battery cover and the battery. Place the tip of your finger on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot.
1 2 3 4 Press and hold down the power key on the top of the phone until the phone vibrates. If your screen goes dark, press or press briefly to activate the screen. To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen. Enter 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 later from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, press . It may take a while for the phone to start up.
1 2 To access the setup guide From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Setup guide. Accounts and services Sign in to your online service accounts from your phone and benefit from a range of services. Combine services and get even more out of them. For example, collect contacts from your Google™ and Facebook™ accounts and integrate them into your phonebook, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to online services from your phone as well as from a computer.
Getting to know your phone Phone overview 2 3 4 1 5 13 6 7 12 11 10 8 9 14 15 19 18 16 17 20 1. Power key/Screen lock 10. Back key 2. Proximity sensor 11. Home key 3. Ear speaker 12. Touch screen 4. HDMI™ connector 13. Light sensor 5. Notification LED (Battery status) 14. Camera lens 6. Micro USB port 15. Camera LED flash 7. Volume key/Zoom key 16. Speaker 8. Menu key 17. Strap hole 9. Camera key 18. Headset connector 19. Second microphone 20.
Using the keys Back • Go back to the previous screen • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel Home • Go to the Home screen • Activate the screen if the screen goes dark • Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications Menu • Open a list of options available in the current screen or application Charging the battery Your phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone.
Using the touch screen A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen of your phone when you buy it. You need to peel off this sheet before using the touch screen. Otherwise, the touch screen 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. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touch screen when you are not using it.
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 scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.
Home screen Your phone Home screen is the equivalent of the desktop on a computer. It's your gateway to the main features in your phone. You can customise your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper and other items. The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick left or right to view content in one of the screen's four extensions. shows which part of the Home screen you are in.
Rearranging your Home screen Customise the appearance of your Home screen and change the features that you can access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders, and add shortcuts to contacts. To open the options menu of your Home screen You 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. 1 2 3 To add a shortcut to the Home screen From your Home screen, press . Tap Add > Shortcuts.
Accessing and using applications Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the applications that come installed with your phone as well as the applications you download. The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left and right to view all content.
• 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. and select an option. Tap To move an application on the Application screen Open the Application screen, then tap .
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 From the Notification panel, tap the icon for the running application to open it. • To clear the Notification panel From the Notification panel, tap Clear. Phone settings menu View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu.
Using the on-screen keyboard 3G 1 , 12:45 . 2 3 4 5 7 6 1 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language. 2 Close the on-screen keyboard view 3 Display numbers and symbols. Touch and hold to display smileys. 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.
• 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. 1 2 To edit text When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until the Edit text menu appears. Select an option. . Phonepad The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via the keyboard settings.
• • 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 you to view more want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap word suggestions and select a word from the list. When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected.
1 2 3 4 To set the phone to silent and vibrate mode From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Silent mode checkbox. Select Vibrate and choose an option. 1 2 3 To enhance the speaker loudness From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox. Customising your phone Adapt the phone to your needs by adjusting, for example, your personal ringtone, phone language and your Privacy settings.
1 2 3 To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Audible touch tones and Audible selection checkboxes. 1 2 3 4 To select a notification ringtone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification ringtone. Select a ringtone. Tap Done. 1 2 3 To set a vibrating alert From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Select Vibrate and choose an option.
Airplane mode In Airplane mode, your phone's network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent disturbance 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 memory card. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated. Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. 1 2 3 To turn on Airplane mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks.
1 2 3 1 2 3 To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press . Tap Add > Widgets. Select the Data traffic widget. You can now turn on and off your data connection more easily. To add the Status switch widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press . Tap Add > Widgets. Select the Status switch widget. Battery LED status 1 2 Green The battery is fully charged Flashing red The battery level is low Orange The battery is charging.
Stereo portable handsfree 1 2 3 To use a handsfree Connect a portable handsfree. To answer a call, press the call handling key. If you listen to music, it stops when you receive a call and resumes when the call has ended. To end a call, press the call handling key. If a portable handsfree is not included with the phone, you may purchase it separately.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To configure APN settings manually From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. Press . Tap New APN. Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile you want to create. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information required by your network operator. Press and tap Save . Contact your network operator for detailed information about your network settings.
1 2 3 To activate data roaming From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks. Mark the Data roaming checkbox. You can’t activate data roaming when data connections have been deactivated Network settings Your phone automatically switches between networks depending on available networks over different locations. Initially, your phone is configured to use the fastest mobile network mode available for data.
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 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 1 2 To enter numbers during a call During a call, tap . A keypad appears. Enter numbers. • To mute the ringtone for an incoming call When you receive the call, press the volume key.
Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call. 1 2 3 To activate or deactivate call waiting From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings. To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting. • To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Busy.
• To end a conference call During the call, tap . Call settings Barring calls You can bar all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. When you use call barring for the first time, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and then a new password to activate the call barring function. 1 2 3 4 To bar incoming or outgoing calls From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call barring. Select an option. Enter the password and tap Enable.
Contacts Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your contacts. Keep your phone numbers, email addresses, and other contact data in one place. Contacts shows you all communication with a particular contact. Just tap on the contact to access this information in one easy overview.
To import contacts from a memory card 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Import contacts > Memory card. If you have set up a synchronisation account, you can add the imported memory card contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use the imported contacts in the phone. Select your desired option. If you have more than one vCard file on the SD card, a list appears showing different batches of phone contacts, with the corresponding dates for when they were created.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the list. You can tap the account to further expand the list of options. When you are finished, tap OK. To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap .
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 To join contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Touch and hold the contact you want to join with another contact, then tap Join contacts. From the list that appears, tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then tap OK to confirm. The information from the first contact is merged with the second contact, and the first contact is no longer displayed in the Contacts list. To separate joined contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
1 2 3 4 5 To send several contacts at once From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Send contacts. Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts. Tap Send, then tap OK to confirm. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. Backing up contacts You can use a memory card, a SIM card or an online synchronisation tool such as Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® to back up contacts.
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. A single text message may contain up to 160 characters. If you exceed 160 characters, then all your single messages are linked and sent together. You are charged for each 160character message sent.
1 2 3 To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Press , then tap Delete several. 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. Tap the sender's number at the top of the screen. Tap . Select an existing contact, or tap if you want to create a new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Done.
Email 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want to read. To preview and read email using the preview pane From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check.
1 2 3 To delete an email message From your Home screen, tap . Tap Email. In your email inbox, touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete. 1 2 3 4 To change the inbox checking frequency From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you have set up more than one email account, tap the account you want to adjust. , then tap Account settings > Inbox check frequency and select an Press option.
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 appears in the status bar. When someone contacts you on Talk, Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message and begin to chat. . 46 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Sony Ericsson Timescape™ Sony Ericsson Timescape™ changes the way you interact with others by collecting all your communications into one view. Every event (such as text and multimedia messages, missed calls and web service updates) appears as a tile in a chronological flow on the screen. This way, you can see a snack-size preview of events before choosing to open and view the full content.
Timescape™ widget view 1 4 2 3 1 Timescape™ tile 2 Refresh 3 Shortcut to Timescape main view 4 Tap to update your status You can not preview tiles in the Timescape™ widget. 1 2 3 4 To add the Timescape™ widget to your Home screen . From your Home screen, press Tap Add > Widgets. Tap Timescape™ Widget. Select an item you want to add. 1 2 To remove the Timescape widget from your Home screen From your Home screen, touch and hold the Timescape widget. at the bottom of the screen.
1 2 3 To filter the events displayed in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Timescape™. Tap or flick through the filter icons. • To refresh the main view in Timescape™ When the Timescape™ event filter is set to all events, press , then tap Refresh. When you refresh the main view, your phone connects to the Internet to update information from the web service accounts you have linked to Timescape™.
1 2 3 4 5 To view all communication with a contact in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Timescape™. Tap a tile for an event related to a contact. Tap . All communication with the contact appears. Tap or flick the filter items at the bottom of the screen to view communication with the contact through other media. Timescape™ settings 1 2 3 To access Timescape™ settings From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Timescape™. , then tap Settings.
Getting started with Android Market™ Open Android Market™ 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 Android Market™, you need to have a Google ™ account. See To set up a Google™ account in your phone on page 45. Android Market™ may not be available in all countries or regions 1 2 To open Android Market™ From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Market.
1 2 3 1 2 To download a paid application In Android Market™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions in your phone to complete your purchase. If the application you want to download requires access to your data or control of any functions on your phone, an additional screen appears with details.
Installing non-Android Market™ applications Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your phone. By default, your phone is set to block such installations. However, you can change this setting and allow installations from unknown sources. Sony Ericsson does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content transferred via download or other interface to your phone.
PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, games and music. 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, such as music, ringtones and themes.
Qriocity™ Video Rent and purchase videos that you can view not only on your phone, but also on your PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP) and PlayStation® 3. Qriocity™ Video might not be available in all countries or regions. 1 2 To open Qriocity™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . .
Downloading of video is completed Downloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi® network, and that you have enough free space on your memory card. Downloading of video is ongoing Downloading is paused Confirmation of successful purchase Rental countdown period has started Watching a video from Qriocity™ You can watch your rented or purchased video on most Sony™ device connected to your Qriocity™ account.
Getting organised Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Sony Ericsson account or a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising on page 61. 1 2 To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. Press and select an option. 1 2 3 To view multiple calendars From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. , then tap More > My calendars.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarms. 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 Done. 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 Alarms. Tap one of the marked alarms. Unmark the Turn alarm on checkbox.
1 2 3 4 To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarms, then press . Tap Settings. Mark 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. 59 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
ANT+ Your phone is equipped with ANT+, which is an interoperability function that enables the collection, automatic transfer and tracking of sensor data for monitoring of personal wellness. When you connect your phone to different fitness and sports equipment, ANT+ enables your phone to capture information from devices such as a heart rate monitor. An application, such as iMapMyFitness, is needed for rendering the data that an ANT+ compatible device gathers.
Synchronising You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your phone from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. Synchronising 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 and other Google services you use. access your corporate email, contacts and calendar.
Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly from 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 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 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 To set up a Facebook™ account in your phone From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Make sure the Activate auto-sync checkbox is marked so that applications can synchronise data automatically.. Tap Add account > Facebook. Follow the registration wizard to create a Facebook™ account, or sign in if you already have a Facebook account. Select a synchronisation option for your account, then tap Finish.
1 2 3 4 To set a synchronisation interval From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your Sony Ericsson account. Tap Account settings. Tap Sync interval and select an interval option. 1 2 3 4 To remove a Sony Ericsson account from your phone From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your Sony Ericsson account. Tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm.
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 organisation 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.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Mark the Network notification checkbox. To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. . Press Tap Scan. The phone scans for Wi-Fi® networks and displays available networks in a list. Tap a Wi-Fi® network in the list to connect to it.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To set up a static IP address From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Press . Tap Advanced . Mark the Use static IP checkbox. Tap and enter the information needed for your Wi-Fi® network: • IP address • Gateway • Netmask • DNS 1 • DNS 2 Press and tap Save . Connected devices Share media files in your phone with other devices over a shared Wi-Fi® connection.
1 2 3 • To change the access level of a registered client device From the Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices. Select a client device from the Registered devices list. Tap Change access level and select an option. To get more information about sharing content When the Connected devices view is open, tap Help to get information about how to share content in your phone with client devices.
Virtual private networks (VPNs) Use your phone to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from outside the actual network. For example, VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling. VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network.
Web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and create shortcuts to your Home screen. You can open several browser windows at the same time and use the zoom function when navigating a web page. 1 2 To open the web browser From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . . Toolbar The toolbar options make browsing easy: Open a new browser window Add, open or edit a bookmark.
• To exit the web browser While browsing, press . When you open the browser again, the browser appears exactly as it did before you exited, that is, with the same number of windows, position and zoom levels. Navigating web pages • To select a link To select a link in a web page, tap the link. The selected link is highlighted in orange, and the web page is loaded when you release your finger.
1 2 3 To open a bookmark When the Browser is open, press . Tap Bookmarks. Tap the bookmark you want to open. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To edit a bookmark When the Browser is open, press . Tap Bookmarks. Touch and hold a bookmark to open a menu. Tap Edit bookmark. Edit the name and the web address, as desired. When you're done, tap OK. 1 2 3 4 To delete a bookmark . When the Browser is open, press Tap Bookmarks. Touch and hold a bookmark to open a menu. Tap Delete bookmark to delete the selected bookmark.
1 2 To open a link in a new browser window Touch and hold a link until a menu appears. Tap Open in new window. 1 2 3 To switch between browser windows When the Browser is open, press . Tap Windows to see a list of all open windows. Tap the window you want to switch to. 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.
Music Get the most out of your music player. Listen to and organise music, audio books and podcasts you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. Install the Media Go™ application on your computer and transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. Media Go™ can be downloaded from www.sonyericsson.com/support. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 99.
1 Browse the music on your memory card 2 Tap the infinite button to find related information online 3 Cover art (if available) 4 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind 5 Play/Pause button 6 Progress indicator – drag or tap to fast forward and rewind 7 Elapsed time of current track 8 Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward 9 View the current play queue • To change tracks In the music player, tap or • To pause a track In the music player, ta
1 2 3 To share a track When browsing your tracks in the music 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 4 5 To share one or more tracks at the same time When browsing your tracks in the music player library, press . Tap Send several. Tap one or more tracks that you want to share.
phone to the computer using a USB cable connection, your memory card appears in the Media Go™ application on the computer. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 99. 1 2 3 4 To play smart playlists In the music player, tap . Tap . Under Smart playlists, tap a playlist. Tap a track to play it. 1 2 3 4 To play the most played songs of an artist In the music player, tap . Tap and tap an artist. Tap Top tracks. Up to ten tracks by the artist are displayed.
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 also purchase tracks identified by TrackID™. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area. If you have problems using this application, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 117.
FM radio You can browse and listen to FM radio stations, and save them as favourites. You can listen to the radio either through a portable handsfree or headphones, or through the speaker in the phone. You have to connect a portable handsfree or headphones, as they work as the antenna for the FM radio. When you open the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening.
Using your favourite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By using favourites you can quickly return to a radio channel. 1 2 To save a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite. Tap . 2 To remove a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove as a favourite. Tap . • To move between favourite 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. Your camera is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor, which enables sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. Camera controls 9 1 10 11 2 8 3 7 5 4 6 1 Camera key.
1 2 3 4 5 To take a photo by tapping the screen From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . If the still camera is not selected, tap . To display all settings, press . Tap Touch capture and select On if it is not already selected. Tap a spot on the screen. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. Be careful not to touch , or other icons when tapping the screen to take a photo. • To use the zoom function When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down to zoom in or out.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 To turn on smile detection From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap If the still camera is not selected, tap . To display all settings, press . Tap Capturing mode > Smile detection. Tap Smile level and select a setting. . To take a photo using smile detection When the camera is open and Smile detection is set, point the camera at your subject. Each detected face is framed (not more than five faces). The camera selects which face to focus on. A green frame shows the face in focus.
Smile detection Capture a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo. Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so the area within the white focus frame stays sharp. Single auto focus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject.
Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Image stabiliser When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
Fill flash Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark shadows. Off The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the self-timer to avoid blurred photos. Red-eye reduction Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo. Resolution Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo.
Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took them On When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you take them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. See Location services on page 103. For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Your location is determined when appears on the camera screen. When the phone is searching for your position, appears.
1 2 3 4 5 To view your recorded videos From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Drag the thumbnail bar (on the right of the screen) to the left to view all photos and videos. Flick up or down to browse your photos and videos. Videos are identified by . Tap the video you want to view. Tap to play a video. When a video is paused, you can press 1 2 3 to view other photos and videos.
Photo light Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight On Off Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor. Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp. Single auto focus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject.
Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky. Image stabiliser When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand On You can record a video with the stabiliser turned on.
Viewing your photos and videos in Gallery Use Gallery 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. In Gallery, you can also view photos and videos you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™ web album or to the YouTube service. If you are a Facebook™ user, you can view your Facebook™ photos in Gallery.
Working with albums Albums are groups of photos and videos in folders on your memory card or in Picasa™ web albums. 1 2 3 To open an album in Gallery From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Gallery. Tap the album you want to view. The album opens displaying its photo and video content in a chronologically ordered grid. The name of the album appears at the top of the screen.
1 2 To change how the contents of an album are displayed in Gallery When viewing an album in Gallery, drag the album view switch to the right to view the contents of the album in stacks. Drag the album view switch to the left to view the album contents in a chronological grid.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 To watch a slideshow of your photos From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Gallery. Tap an album to open it, then tap a photo and press . In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Slideshow. Tap a photo to end the slideshow. To rotate a photo When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, tap the photo to view the controls. Press . Tap More, then tap either Rotate Left or Rotate Right. The photo is saved in the new orientation. 1 2 3 4 5 To use a photo as a contact picture .
1 2 To view your photos on a map When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press Tap More > Show on map. . Working with videos Use Gallery 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 To play a video In Gallery, open an album and tap a video. Turn the phone to view the video in upright (portrait) or sideways (landscape) orientation.
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 6 To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. Tap Scan for devices. The Bluetooth™ devices found will be listed under Bluetooth devices. Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your phone. Enter a passcode, if required. The phone and the Bluetooth™ device are now paired. With some devices you also need to connect before you can start using them.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 To receive items using Bluetooth™ From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks. Mark the Bluetooth checkbox. appears in the status bar. Tap Bluetooth settings. Mark the Discoverable checkbox. The phone will now be visible to other devices for 120 seconds. Sending device: Send one or more items to your phone using Bluetooth™. If asked, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.
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 organise media files, update your phone, synchronise phone content, and more.
1 2 3 4 5 Computer: Use the Safely Remove Hardware feature to disable the USB cable connection. Phone: Drag the status bar downwards. Tap Phone memory card connected. Tap Disconnect in the screen that opens. Disconnect the USB cable from both devices. Computer instructions may vary depending on your operating system. See the documentation of your computer's operating system for more information.
PC Companion PC Companion helps you to access and use additional features and services connected to your phone so that you can transfer music, video and pictures. You can also update your phone to get the latest software available.
Connecting your phone to a TV set Connect your phone to a TV set using a HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable, and start viewing content in your phone on a larger screen. This feature works best with photos and videos captured in HD mode. 1 2 To view phone content on a TV using a HDMI cable connection Connect your phone to the TV set using a HDMI™ cable. If the TV set supports CEC (Customer Electronic Control), it turns on automatically and switches to the HDMI™ channel.
Location services Use your phone to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS or wireless networks. It’s best to 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. You can enable both options to ensure your location is found in situations where a network is weak.
Google Maps™ Track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination. Before taking trips, you can download and save maps to your memory card to avoid high roaming costs. The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Internet connection. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your phone. Contact your network operator for more information.
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 1 2 3 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 3 To unblock a locked SIM card When SIM card locked appears, enter the PUK code and tap OK. Enter a new PIN code and tap OK. Reenter the 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 lock. Select an option.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > Password. Enter a password. The password must contain at least one letter and must be at least four characters long. Tap Continue. Confirm your password and tap OK. To disable the screen unlock password From your Home screen, Tap > Settings > Location & security > Change screen lock. Enter your password and tap Continue. Tap None.
Updating your phone Update your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. Use the Update center application to download updates directly to your phone. You can run updates automatically or manually over both 2G and 3G connections, or over a Wi-Fi® network. You can also use the PC Companion application on a computer to run updates. Just connect your phone to the computer with a USB cable, and the PC Companion application guides you through the rest.
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 at www.sonyericsson.com/support. 1 2 3 4 To download software updates using a USB cable connection Make sure you have PC Companion installed on your computer. Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable.
Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. Wireless & networks Manage your wireless connections and connection settings Call settings Configure settings for listening to and managing your voicemail, for example. Sound Configure how your phone rings, vibrates, or alerts you in other ways when you receive communications.
Icon 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 Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth™ function is activated Connected to another Bluetooth™ device The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mod
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 112 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Application overview Alarms Set an alarm Browser Browse the web and download new programs and files Calculator Perform basic calculations Calendar Keep track of your appointments Camera Take photos and record video clips Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues Data monitor Track your data traffic Downloads Access your downloaded applications Email Send and receive emails Facebook™ Connect with your friends, family members and colleagues around the world FM radio Listen to the
Support Find out more on how to use your phone Talk Chat online TrackID™ A music recognition service Timescape™ Keep track of all daily communication YouTube™ Share and view videos from around the world Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Applications you download appear automatically in the Application screen. 114 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
User support Access user support directly in your phone through the Support 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 Ericsson support zone, and from our Customer support service. • Support application features: • Tools – enhance battery and software performance, and improve connectivity. • User guide in the phone – read and search an extended User guide.
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 108 for more information. Reset your phone. Be patient while resetting your phone.
I cannot use Internet-based services Make sure your subscription covers data downloads and that the Internet settings in your phone are correct. See Internet and messaging settings on page 28 for more information on how to enable data traffic, data roaming, and download Internet settings. Contact your network operator for more information about your subscription settings. Error messages No network coverage • • • Your phone is in Airplane mode. Make sure Airplane mode is turned off.
Recycle your phone Sony Ericsson recognizes the importance of recycling so that components and materials are reused. For information on how to recycle in your location, please visit www.sonyericsson.com/recycle/. 118 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™ .....................................................11 Google™ .........................................................11 Sony Ericsson .................................................11 adjusting volume .....................................................75 airplane mode ..........................................................26 alarm ............
geotagging of photos .........................................................83 Gmail™ ....................................................................44 Google Latitude™ .................................................104 Google Maps™ .....................................................104 Google Talk™ ..........................................................46 Google™ account setup .........................................45 Google™ synchronisation .......................................61 GPS ...
smart (auto-generated) ....................................77 top tracks ........................................................77 power ........................................................................9 presets removing radio channels as ............................80 saving radio channels as .................................80 protective plastic sheet ...........................................14 PUK .......................................................................105 purchasing music ......
continuous auto focus .....................................88 HD (High Definition) video ...............................88 recording videos ..............................................87 settings ............................................................88 video player pausing a video ...............................................95 videos ......................................................................95 adjusting volume .............................................95 buying ....................
