User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Getting started
- Learning the basics
- Downloading applications
- Internet and networks
- Synchronizing data on your device
- Basic settings
- Typing text
- Contacts
- Music
- FM radio
- Camera
- Photos and videos in Album
- Videos
- Connectivity
- Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable
- Mirroring the screen of another Xperia™ device wirelessly on your device
- Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
- Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices
- Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller
- NFC
- Bluetooth® wireless technology
- One-touch Setup
- Smart apps and features that save you time
- Travel and maps
- Calendar and alarm clock
- Support and maintenance
- Support for your device
- Computer tools
- Updating your device
- Finding a lost device
- IDID number
- Battery and power management
- Memory and storage
- Managing files using a computer
- Restarting and resetting
- Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
- Recycling your device
- Limitations to services and features
- Legal information
Travel and maps
Using location services
Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information
from 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.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location
services.
To enable location services
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Location.
3 Drag the slider beside Location to the right.
4 Tap Agree twice to confirm.
When you enable location services, both GPS satellites and Google's location service get
enabled by default. You can disable either option manually.
To allow Google apps to access your location
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Google > Location settings.
3 Drag the slider beside Let Google apps access your location to the right.
You must be logged into your Google™ account to be able to use location services.
Improving GPS accuracy
The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take 5 to 10 minutes for
your location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the
sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image).
GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects
such as buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move
to another location.
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.
You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device.
Contact your network operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not
be available in every market, country, or region.
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