User guide Xperia™ T3 D5102/D5103/D5106
Contents Getting started...............................................................................6 About this User guide........................................................................6 Overview............................................................................................6 Assembly...........................................................................................7 Starting your device for the first time.................................................
SIM card protection.........................................................................38 Screen settings................................................................................38 Screen lock......................................................................................39 Language settings............................................................................40 Date and time...................................................................................
Organising your email messages.....................................................65 Email account settings.....................................................................66 Gmail™............................................................................................66 Music............................................................................................68 Transferring music to your device...................................................68 Listening to music.........................
Bluetooth® wireless technology....................................................102 Smart apps and features that save you time.............................105 Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect............105 Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™...........................106 Using your device as a wallet........................................................107 Travel and maps.........................................................................
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ T3 User guide for the Android™ 4.4 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 115. 1 2 To check the current software version of your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.
10 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 11 Main camera lens 12 Camera light 13 Second microphone 14 Headset jack 15 GPS antenna area 16 Port for charger/USB cable 17 NFC™ detection area 18 Speaker Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly. To insert the micro SIM card Use a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool to insert the micro SIM card.
1 2 3 With the back of the device facing you, insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the back of the device, then detach the cover. With the gold-coloured contacts facing you, insert the micro SIM card into the slot until you hear a locking sound. Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover. If you insert a micro SIM card while the device is powered on, the device restarts automatically.
1 2 3 4 Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot. Using a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool, press the micro SIM card inwards and then release it quickly. Draw the card outwards and remove it fully. Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover. To remove the memory card 1 2 3 Turn off the device and remove the cover of the memory card slot. Using a fine-tipped pen or other similar tool, press the memory card inwards and then release it quickly. Draw the card outwards and remove it fully.
1 2 3 To turn off the device 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 device to shut down. Why do I need a Google™ account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™.
1 2 3 4 Plug the charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging begins. When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • • • Open or select an item. Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • • • Move an item. Activate an item-specific menu. Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. 12 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map. Swiping • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. 13 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and unlocking the screen When your device 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 touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set.
represented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in. • To go to the Home screen Press . To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane. 1 2 To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download. 1 2 To view all applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap . Flick left or right on the Application screen. • To open an application from the Application screen Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.
1 2 3 To uninstall an application from the Application screen To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application screen to the right. Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by . Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
1 2 To open a small app To make the small apps bar appear, press Tap the small app that you want to open. . You can open several small apps at the same time. • To close a small app Tap on the small app window. 1 2 To download a small app From the small apps bar, tap , then tap and tap . Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to download it and complete the installation.
1 2 1 2 3 To add a widget to the Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets. Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear. Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
1 2 3 1 Access a folder containing applications 2 Access an application using a shortcut To add a shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen. In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available.
1 2 To change your Home screen wallpaper Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Wallpapers and select an option. 1 2 To set a theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes, then select a theme. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. 1 2 3 To change the wallpaper for the lock screen From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Personalization> Lock screen.
To open or close the Notification panel • To take action on a notification Tap the notification. • To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. • To clear all notifications from the Notification panel Tap Clear. Notification light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.
Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation Your device is ready to connect to other ANT+™ capable devices Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New email message New text message or m
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 Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email address and other information related to your contacts.
Download and install new applications and updates. Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. 25 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions.
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. 1 2 3 4 To browse with Google Chrome™ From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
successfully to your device, refer to the troubleshooting tips for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/ for network coverage, mobile data, and MMS issues. 1 2 3 To download Internet and MMS settings From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Internet settings. Tap Accept. Once the settings have been downloaded successfully, in the status bar and mobile data is turned on automatically.
1 2 3 To turn on Wi-Fi® From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings. Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function. It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled. 1 2 3 4 To connect to a Wi-Fi® network automatically From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings. Tap Wi-Fi. All available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. For secured networks, enter the relevant password. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.
Wi-Fi® settings When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to view the status of these networks. You can also enable your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected. If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a mobile data connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection on your device).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network SSID information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. Tap Save. and mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. Tap If prompted, tap OK to confirm.
1 2 3 4 5 To control the mobile data usage of individual applications From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Find and tap the desired application. Mark the Restrict background data checkbox. To access more specific settings for the application (if available), tap View app settings and make the desired changes. The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data usage settings.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To add a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. Tap . Select the type of VPN to add. Enter your VPN settings. Tap Save. 1 2 3 4 5 To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect. 1 2 To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards.
Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™ and Twitter™. You can synchronise data automatically for all accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronise each account manually.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To set up an EAS account for synchronisation Make sure that you have your domain and server details, provided by your corporate network administrator, available. From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync. Enter your corporate email address and password. Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure occurs, enter the domain and server details for your account manually and then tap Next.
1 2 3 To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on the PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on the Apple® Mac® computer. Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application. Click Start to start the Calendar and Calendar Sync applications and follow the on-screen instructions to synchronise your device with your Outlook calendar. 36 This is an Internet version of this publication.
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. 1 2 To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings. • To open the Quick settings panel Using two fingers, drag the status bar downwards.
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. SIM card protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identity Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device.
1 2 3 To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep. Select an option. To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key . Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting. 1 2 3 To turn on the Smart backlight control function From your Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 4 To change the screen lock pattern From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings> Security > Screen lock. Draw your screen unlock pattern. Tap Pattern and follow the instructions in your device. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To create a screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN. Enter a numeric PIN. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your PIN. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. Tap OK.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To set the time manually From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked. Tap Set time. Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute. If applicable, scroll up to change AM to PM, or vice versa. Tap Set. 1 2 3 4 5 To set the time zone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Select time zone. Select an option.
Typing text On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. You can select up to three languages for text input. The keyboard detects the language that you are using and predicts the words for that language as you type. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically, for example, email and text messaging applications.
1 2 3 To change the Gesture input settings When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings. To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox. 1 2 3 To use the one-handed keyboard Open the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, then tap . Tap , then tap One-handed keyboard. To move the one-handed keyboard to the left side or right side of the screen, or accordingly.
1 2 1 2 To select text Enter some text, then double-tap 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 Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. Select the text that you want to edit, then use the tools in the application bar to make your desired changes.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device. See Instant messaging and video chat on page 61.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To make an international call From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Phone. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, area code (without the initial zeros) and phone number, then tap . To add a direct dial number to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap Apps > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial.
1 2 3 To enable automatic answering From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Answering Machine. Mark the Answering Machine checkbox. If you don't set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls, the default value is used. 1 2 3 4 5 To set a time delay for automatic answering From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Answering Machine. Tap Pick up after. Adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Done.
Ongoing calls 1 Open your contacts list 2 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call 3 Put the current call on hold or retrieve the call 4 Enter numbers during a call 5 Mute the microphone during a call 6 End a call • To change the ear speaker volume during a call Press the volume key up or down. • To activate the screen during a call Briefly press . Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls 1 2 1 2 3 To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, downwards.
Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. 1 2 3 4 To forward calls From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings. Tap Call Forwarding and select an option. Enter the number to which you want to forward calls, then tap Enable. 1 2 3 To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call Forwarding. Select an option, then tap Disable.
1 2 3 To activate or deactivate call waiting From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings. To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting. • To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag to the right. • To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag 1 2 To make a second call During an ongoing call, tap . Enter the number of the recipient and tap • to the left.
3 4 To enter your voicemail number From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail >Voicemail settings > Voicemail number. Enter your voicemail number. Tap OK. 1 2 3 To call your voicemail service From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Phone. Touch and hold 1. 1 2 Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911.
Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. Find out more about choosing a transfer method at www.sonymobile.com/support. Transferring contacts using a computer Xperia™ Transfer and Contacts Setup are applications within the PC Companion and the Sony Bridge for Mac computer programs that help you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device.
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downwards. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification. Tap the received file.
1 2 3 4 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. To further expand the list of options, tap the account. When you are finished, tap OK. Adding and editing contacts 1 2 3 4 5 To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap .
1 2 3 4 To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap . Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap Done. 1 2 3 4 To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap > Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Done.
1 2 3 4 5 To add a new ICE contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap ICE – In Case of Emergency, then tap . If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account to which you want to add this contact. Alternatively, tap Phone contact if you only want to use and save this contact on your device. Enter or select the desired information for the contact. When you are finished, tap Done.
1 2 3 4 To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group. Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups. Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact. Tap Done. Sending contact information 1 2 3 4 To send your business card From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself. Press , then tap Send contact > OK. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
To export contacts to a SIM card When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts. Tap Export.
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS settings on page 27. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.
1 2 3 To read a received message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the desired conversation. If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message. All received messages are saved by default to the device memory. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 To reply to a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap Send. .
Calling from a message 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To call a message sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap a conversation. Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the number that you want to call from the list that appears. If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number that you want to call. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap . To save a sender's number as a contact From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 • 1 Start a new chat or video call 2 Options 3 List of contacts To start an instant message or a video call From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Hangouts. Tap , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number or circle name and select the relevant entry from the suggested list. To start an instant messaging session, tap . . To start a video call, tap To reply to a chat message or join a video call When someone contacts you on Hangouts, or appears in the status bar.
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. 1 2 3 To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
1 2 3 4 3 Search for email messages 4 Access settings and options 5 List of email messages To download new email messages From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account that you want to check, then tap Inbox in the drop down menu. To download new messages, tap , then tap Refresh. When the inbox is open, swipe downwards on the screen to refresh the message list.
Email preview pane A preview pane is available for viewing and reading your email messages in landscape orientation. Once activated, you can use it to view both the email message list and one selected email message at the same time. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 To activate the preview pane From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. Tap , then tap Settings. Tap General > Split view. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK.
1 2 To delete an email message In your email inbox, mark the checkbox for the message that you want to delete, then tap . Tap Delete. In the email inbox view, you can also flick a message to the right to delete it. Email account settings 1 2 3 4 5 To remove an email account from your device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Press , then tap Settings. Select the account you want to remove. Tap Delete account > OK. 1 2 3 4 5 To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen, tap .
• 4 Access settings and options 5 List of email messages To learn more about Gmail™ When the Gmail application is open, tap , then tap Help. 67 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Music Transferring music to your device There are different ways to get music from a computer onto your device: • • • Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See Managing files using a computer on page 120. If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more.
“WALKMAN” home screen 1 2 3 4 1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the “WALKMAN” home screen menu 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the “WALKMAN” application 4 Return to the "WALKMAN" music player screen To play a song using the “WALKMAN” application From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . If the “WALKMAN” home screen is not displayed, tap , then drag the left edge of the “WALKMAN” home screen to the right.
1 Return to the “WALKMAN” home screen 2 Browse your music by artist 3 Browse your music by album 4 Browse your music by song 5 Browse all playlists 6 New releases (provided by Music Unlimited) 7 Charts (provided by Music Unlimited) 8 Featured playlists (provided by Music Unlimited) 9 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services 10 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited channels Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited
1 2 3 To delete a song From the “WALKMAN” home screen, browse to the song that you want to delete. Touch and hold the song title, then tap Delete from the list that appears. Tap Delete again to confirm. You can also delete albums this way. Playlists On the “WALKMAN” home screen, you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your device. 1 2 3 To create your own playlists From the “WALKMAN” home screen, touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist.
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 To share and "Like" a song on Facebook™ While the song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap the album art. Tap to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field. Tap Share to send the song to Facebook™. If the song is received successfully, you will get a confirmation message from Facebook™. To manage music from your friends on Facebook™ Open the “WALKMAN” home screen menu, then tap Friends' music > Recent.
1 Search for music online 2 View options 3 View current music charts 4 View the search result history 5 Main screen for recording music 6 Find out what music you are listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. 1 2 3 To identify music using TrackID™ technology From your Home screen, tap Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device towards the music source. Tap .
1 2 3 To delete a track from the track history Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History. Tap a track title, then tap Delete. Tap Yes to confirm. Music Unlimited online service Music Unlimited is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs over a mobile network or Wi-Fi® connection. You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists and music using a PC that runs the Windows® operating system. Go to www.
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the radio sound to the speaker, if desired.
1 2 To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. 1 2 3 To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then select TrackID™. A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks.
Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Main camera screen 2 Zoom in or out 3 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 4 View photos and videos 5 Take photos or record video clips 6 Go back a step or exit the camera 7 Capturing mode settings icon 8 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons 9 Front camera lens To take a photo from the lock screen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key . To activate the camera, touch and hold and drag upwards.
1 2 3 4 5 To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Tap , and select . If the video camera is not selected, tap . To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. 1 2 3 4 To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. Tap to start recording. Tap to stop recording. This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode.
1 2 3 To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically. If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually. Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them.
AR effect You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos and make them more fun. This setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos as you take them. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder. Creative effect You can apply different effects on your photos or videos. For example, you can add a Nostalgic effect to make photos look older or a Sketch effect for a more fun image.
Launch and record video When this setting is activated, you can launch the camera and start capturing video when the screen is locked by pressing and holding down the camera key. Off Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took them. Touch capture Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. Shutter sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound.
8MP 3264×2448(4:3) 8 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 5MP 3104×1746(16:9) 5 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on nonwidescreen displays or print in high resolution. 2MP 1920×1080(16:9) 2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.
HDR Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. ISO You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. 100 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.
The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it. Off The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears. Face registration You can register faces with the Camera application so that the viewfinder automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder. Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight.
Pet Use for taking photos of your pet. Reduces blur and red eyes. Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes. Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos. Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Sports Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.
The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen. Smile Shutter™(video) Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before recording a video. Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video 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 autofocus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.
Edit The video opens for editing after you shoot it. Off The video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears. Flash Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. The video flash icon is only available on the video camera screen. Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light even if lighting conditions are poor.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1 2 3 1 2 3 To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow. Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap . The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music data to play a slideshow. To pause playing, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap . To play a video In Album, find and tap the video that you want to play. Tap Movies > Just once.
1 2 3 To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select items. Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame. Use the tools in the toolbars to work with your selected items. To activate selection mode, you can also touch and hold an item until its frame turns blue. Then you can tap other items to select them.
1 2 3 4 To apply special effects to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. Tap , then select an option. Edit the photo as desired, then tap Save. Album home screen menu Through the Album home screen menu you can browse to all your photo albums, including albums of photos and videos taken with the camera as well as content that you share online via services such as PlayMemories, Picasa™ and Facebook.
1 2 • To view and add comments to online album content When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap to view the comments. Enter your comments in the input field, then tap Post. To "Like" a photo or video on Facebook™ While viewing a photo or video from one of your Facebook™ albums, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap to show that you "Like" the item on Facebook™.
1 2 3 4 To view geotagged photos on a map From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places. Tap the photo that you want to view on a map. 1 2 3 4 To view geotagged photos on a globe From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Places > Tap the photo that you want to view on a globe. .
Videos Watching videos in the Movies application Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network. Some video files may not be playable in the Movies application.
1 2 3 4 1 2 To change the sound settings while a video is playing While a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap , then tap Sound settings. Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate. When you're finished, tap OK. To share a video When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share. In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.
Video Unlimited service Use the Video Unlimited service to rent and buy movies or TV shows that you can view not only on your Android™ device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®), PlayStation® 3 or PlayStation® Vita. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories. You need to create a Video Unlimited account if you want to buy or rent movies through the Video Unlimited service.
Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your device via the TV's speakers.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 To play a shared video on your device Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies. Select a device from the list of connected devices. Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to play.
1 2 3 4 To change the name of a registered device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings. Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name. Enter a new name for the device. 1 2 3 4 To change the access level of a registered device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media server settings. Select a device from the Registered devices list. Tap Change access level and select an option.
Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller You can play PlayStation® Mobile games stored on your device on a TV and control the games using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller. First you need to establish a wireless connection between the DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller and your device, then you can connect your device with the TV using a cable. To set up a connection between a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller and your device, a USB On-The-Go adapter is required.
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the contact appears.
1 2 To scan an NFC tag Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active. Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of the tag to open it. Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone.
enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth® device to get the device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth® device. Some Bluetooth® devices, for example, most Bluetooth® headsets, require you to both pair and connect with the other device.
To receive items using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset. You can also use Smart Connect to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To create a Smart Connect event From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. On the Events tab, tap . If you are creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the introduction screen. Add conditions under which you want to trigger the event. A condition could be the connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both. to continue.
You can download a range of applications from Google Play™ that support ANT+™ sport, fitness and health devices. For information about ANT+™ compatible products, go to www.thisisant.com/directory. Using your device as a wallet You can use wallet applications and services that let you store credit card, debit card and other information on your device so that you can pay for goods without reaching for your real wallet. You can also keep information about special offers on your device.
Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from mobile and Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi® function. And if you're not within range of a Wi-Fi® network, your device can determine your location using your mobile network.
Google Maps™ and navigation Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination. When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data is transferred to your device. So it's a good idea to save a map and make it available offline before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs. The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Internet connection when used online.
1 2 • To make a map available offline While viewing a map, tap the search field. Scroll to the bottom and tap Make this map area available offline. The area shown on the map gets saved to your device. To learn more about Google Maps™ When you use Google Maps™, tap , then tap Help. Using data traffic when travelling When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you might need to access the Internet using mobile data traffic. In this case, you need to activate data roaming on your device.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and sychronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.
• To zoom the calendar view When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in. 1 2 3 4 To display national holidays in the Calendar application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar. Tap , then tap Settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. 1 2 3 4 To display birthdays in the Calendar application From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar. Tap , then tap Settings. Drag the slider beside Birthdays to the right.
3 Access the stopwatch function 4 Access the timer function 5 Open date and time settings for the clock 6 Turn an alarm on or off 7 View options 8 Add a new alarm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap . Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze. • To turn off an alarm when it sounds Slide to the right.
Support and maintenance Support for your device Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information. 1 2 To access the Support application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap , then select the required support item. Make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi®, to limit data traffic charges when using the Support application.
Companion application. To read more about how to use the Media Go™ application, go to http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features.
1 2 3 To download and install application updates From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Update Center > System. To download a particular application update, select the update, then tap . To download all available application updates, tap . Updates install automatically after download. Updating your device using a computer You can download and install software updates on your device using a computer with an Internet connection.
IMEI number Every device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your device is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country. To view your IMEI number 1 2 Detach the cover of the SD card slot. Place a fingernail under the right or left edge of the label tray, then drag the tray outwards to view your IMEI number.
1 2 3 To activate STAMINA mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management. Drag the slider beside STAMINA mode to the right, then tap Activate, if prompted. appears in the status bar once the battery reaches a set level. If you are activating STAMINA mode for the first time, the Extended standby checkbox is marked by default. 1 2 3 4 To choose when to activate STAMINA mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management > STAMINA mode > Activation.
Improving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi® The Location-based Wi-Fi feature sets your device to only activate the Wi-Fi® function when it comes within range of a saved Wi-Fi® network. This way you save battery power but still have the convenience of automatic Wi-Fi® connections. 1 2 3 To activate the Location-based Wi-Fi® feature From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management. Drag the slider beside Location-based Wi-Fi to the right.
1 2 3 To clear the cache memory for all applications From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage. Tap Cached data > OK. When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings. 1 2 3 4 5 To transfer media files to the memory card Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card. Mark the file types that you want to transfer to the memory card. Tap Transfer.
the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your device. In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports Media transfer, for example, a computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® 7. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 To prepare to use your device wirelessly with a computer Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled by default. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
• • 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Settings Media files To back up your data using a computer Make sure that the PC Companion application is installed on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application is installed on an Apple® Mac® computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Open the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, the computer detects your device.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To restore content using the Backup and restore application If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the appropriate cable. If you are restoring content from an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Back up & restore. Tap Restore. Select the record that you want to restore from, then tap Restore now.
layer. By running the repair feature, you are reinstalling software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process. Recycling your device Got an old device 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/recycle.
