User guide Xperia™ E1 D2004/D2005
Contents Getting started..............................................................................6 Overview............................................................................................6 Assembly............................................................................................7 Starting your device for the first time..................................................8 Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................8 Charging your device..........
Screen lock......................................................................................34 Language settings............................................................................35 Date and time...................................................................................35 Enhancing the sound output............................................................35 Typing text..................................................................................37 On-screen keyboard.............
Music...........................................................................................60 Transferring music to your device....................................................60 Listening to music............................................................................60 WALKMAN homescreen .................................................................61 Playlists............................................................................................62 Sharing music........................
Support and maintenance.........................................................92 Support for your device....................................................................92 Updating your device.......................................................................92 IMEI number.....................................................................................93 Battery and power management......................................................93 Memory and storage.......................................
Getting started Overview 1 Charging light/Notification light 2 Ear speaker 3 WALKMAN key 4 Proximity sensor/Light sensor 5 Volume/Zoom key 6 Power key 7 Main microphone 8 Second microphone 9 Headset jack 10 Camera lens 11 Charger/USB port cover 6 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
12 Speaker 13 Strap hole 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 remove the back cover • Insert a fingernail into the gap (as shown in the illustration) and lift up the cover. To insert the SIM card • Remove the battery cover and the battery, then insert the SIM card into its slot with the gold-colored contacts facing down.
To attach the back cover 1 2 Place the back cover over the back of the device, then press down on the bottom corners to lock them into place. Moving from bottom to top, press down the sides of the cover until the cover clicks into place. Starting your device for the first time The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalize your device.
when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and Google Play™—the online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want to: • • • • Download and install applications from Google Play™. Synchronize email, contacts, and the calendar. Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application. Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks.
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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. 11 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. 12 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.
• 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. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap .
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, then tap the application. • 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 To open the Application screen menu When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit while others continue to run in the background or pause. If an application is paused or running in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application.
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 To add a shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization 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 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 Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Tap Personalization > Lock screen. Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper. Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
Icons in the status bar Status icons Signal strength No signal Roaming GPRS is available EDGE is available 3G is available Cellular data network is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading cellular data Battery status The battery is charging STAMINA mode is activated Flight mode is activated The Bluetooth® function is activated The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode V
A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Software updates are available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications GPS is activated Application overview Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms.
Use the Movies application to play movies on your device and share content with your friends. Use the "WALKMAN" application to organize and play music, audio books, and podcasts. View news stories and weather forecasts. Make phone calls by dialing the number manually, or by using the smart dial function. Optimize settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online.
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 To browse with Google Chrome™ From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go on the keyboard.
5 6 7 To add Internet settings manually Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . Tap More… > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names, then tap . Tap New APN, then tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information required by your network operator. When you're done, tap , then tap Save. 1 2 3 To view the current APN Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . Find and tap More… > Mobile networks.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually Make sure the Wi-Fi® function is turned on. Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Tap Wi-Fi. Tap . Enter the Network SSID information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. Tap Save. Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID and password.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To share your data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device. Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected. To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or disconnect the USB cable.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 To set a data usage warning Make sure that you have turned on data traffic. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. To set the warning level, drag the lines to the desired values. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set. To set a data usage limit Make sure that you have turned on data traffic. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
Virtual private networks (VPNs) Use your device 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 traveling. VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network.
Synchronizing data on your device About synchronizing data on your device You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device from multiple email accounts, synchronization services, and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronizing your device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.
1 2 3 4 To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar, and contacts From your Home screen, tap . Tap Mail, then tap . Tap Settings and select a corporate account. Change the desired settings. 1 2 3 4 To set a synchronization interval for a corporate account From your Home screen, tap . Tap Mail, then tap . Tap Settings and select a corporate account. Tap Inbox check frequency and select an interval option. 1 2 3 4 To remove a corporate account From your Home screen, tap .
Basic settings Settings menu View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. 1 2 To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downward. Tap . 1 2 To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings.
1 2 3 To set your device to vibrate and ring mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox. 1 2 3 4 To select the notification sound From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound. Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive. Tap Done. 1 2 3 To enable touch tones From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.
1 2 1 2 3 To set the screen to vibrate on touch Drag the status bar downward, then tap > Sound. Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications. 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 . Screen lock There are several ways to lock the screen.
1 2 3 To change screen lock type From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. Follow the instructions in your device and select another screen lock type. Language settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. 1 2 3 4 To change the language From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language. Select an option. Tap OK. If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap .
1 2 3 To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™ From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Clear Phase™ checkbox. The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality. Using xLOUD™ technology Use xLOUD™ audio filter technology from Sony to enhance the speaker volume without sacrificing quality. Get a more dynamic sound as you listen to your favorite songs.
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. Entering text using voice input When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words. Just speak the words that you want to enter.
1 2 1 2 To edit text in portrait orientation Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. Select the text you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your desired changes. To edit text in landscape orientation Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text. Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit and select an option.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing 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 53.
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 first 0) and phone number, then tap . Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them. 1 2 To show or hide your phone number From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID.
Ongoing calls 1 Open your contacts list 2 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call 3 Mute the microphone during a call 4 Enter numbers during a call 5 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. Tap Missed call. , received calls and dialed calls .
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 you want to forward calls to, 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.
• 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. . The first call is put on hold. To switch between multiple calls To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap Switch to this call.
1 2 3 To call your voicemail service From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Phone. Touch and hold 1. Emergency calls Your device 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 a 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 . To delete a number, tap .
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 computer program 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 downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downward. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification. Tap the received file.
Adding and editing contacts You can create, edit, and synchronize your contacts in a few simple steps. You can select contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them on your device. If you synchronize your contacts with more than one account, you can join contacts on your device to avoid duplicates. Some synchronization services, for example, some social networking services, do not allow you to edit contact details. 1 2 3 4 5 To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then 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.
happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries by mistake, you can separate them again later. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 To link contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact. Press , then tap Link contact. Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then tap OK to confirm.
Messaging 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 messaging settings on page 24.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 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. . To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward. Touch and hold the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward message. Tap , then tap Add recipient, and select a contact from the Contacts list.
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 recipient name or number 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 . Tap > Save.
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 Mail. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
4 1 2 3 4 List of email messages To download new email messages From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Mail. 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. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Mail.
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 Mail. Tap , then tap Settings. Tap General > Preview pane. 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 Mail. 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 .
• To learn more about Gmail™ When the Gmail application is open, tap , then tap Help. 59 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 to 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 Connecting your device to a computer on page 82. If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organize your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more.
1 2 3 4 To play a song From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap . Select a music category, for example, under Artists, Albums, or Songs, then browse to the song that you want to open. Tap a song to play it. You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Please verify that you have necessary rights in material that you intend to share.
9 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited channels 10 Open the "WALKMAN" music player application Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. 1 2 1 2 3 To display the WALKMAN home screen From the Home screen, tap > . If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap .
1 2 3 4 To create your own playlists Open the WALKMAN home screen. To add an artist, album, or a song to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or song. In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist. Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK. You can also tap the album art and then tap 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 to create a new playlist. To play your own playlists Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Playlists. Under Playlists, tap a playlist. Tap a song to play it.
1 2 3 To manage music from your friends Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Friends' music > Recent. Tap an item to open it, then work on it as desired. Tap to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field. 1 2 To view your shared music Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Friends' music > My shares. Scroll to an item that you want to open, then tap it. All comments about the item, if any, are displayed.
1 View TrackID options 2 View current music charts 3 View the search result history 4 Record and identify music 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 .
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 favorites. 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 Zoom in or out 2 Main camera screen 3 View photos and videos 4 Take photos or record video clips 5 Go back a step or exit the camera 6 Capturing mode settings icon 7 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons To take a photo from the lock screen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key . To activate the camera, swipe to the left in the upper part of the screen. After the camera opens, tap .
Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on and the geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged.
Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. White balance This function adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. The white balance setting icon is available on the camera screen. Auto Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.
1-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. WVGA 800×600(4:3) WVGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 800x600 pixels. VGA 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Self timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo.
Video camera settings 1 2 3 4 To adjust the video camera settings Activate the camera. Tap one of the settings icons on the screen. To display all settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. VGA 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. QVGA 320×240(4:3) QVGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. MMS Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Pictures tab in 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 4 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 Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album.
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 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 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. To improve a photo using advanced settings 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. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save.
1 Search a location on the map. 2 View menu options. 3 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. 4 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. 5 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen. If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, .
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. Videos taken with your device's camera are displayed in the Album application, not in the Movies application.
Transferring video content to your device Before you start using the Movies application, it’s a good idea to transfer movies, TV shows, and other video content to your device from other devices, such as a computer. There are several ways to transfer your content: • • • Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable and drag and drop the video files directly using the file manager application on the computer. See Connecting your device to a computer on page 82.
Connectivity Bluetooth® wireless technology Use the Bluetooth® function to send files to other Bluetooth® compatible devices, or to connect to hands-free accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth® function in your device and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth® compatible devices such as computers, hands-free accessories, and phones. Bluetooth® connections work better within 33 feet (10 meters), with no solid objects in between.
To pair your device with another Bluetooth® device 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure the device you want to pair your device with has the Bluetooth® function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Find and tap Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth® devices appear in a list. Tap the Bluetooth® device that you want to pair with your device. Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices. Your device and the Bluetooth® device are now paired.
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 downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
1 2 3 4 To transfer files directly from internal storage to an SD card in the device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card. Mark the file types you want to transfer to the SD card. Tap Transfer. The direct transfer method means that a USB cable connection to a computer is not necessary.
You need an internet connected computer running one of the following operating systems to use the PC Companion application: • • • • Microsoft® Windows® 7 Microsoft® Windows® 8 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher) 1 2 3 To install PC Companion on a PC Connect your device to a PC using a USB cable. Device: Tap Install in the software installation window. Computer: The PC Companion installer starts automatically after a few seconds.
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 To start the Smart Connect application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . To create a Smart Connect event Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. Tap . Give the event a name, then tap Create. Under When, add either an accessory or a time interval, or both. Under Do this, add what you want to happen when connecting accessory or at the specified time in your device.
Travel and maps Using location services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from cellular 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 of 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 cellular network.
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.
Using data traffic when traveling When you travel outside of your home cellular network, you might need to access the Internet using cellular data traffic. In this case, you need to activate data roaming on your device. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. 1 2 3 To activate or deactivate data roaming Drag the status bar downward, then tap . Tap More… > Mobile networks. Mark or unmark the Data roaming checkbox.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed into and synchronized 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. Alarm and clock You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the alarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off. But it does sound when the device is set to silent mode. 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.
• To turn an alarm on or off Open the Alarm & clock application, then drag the slider next to the alarm to the on or off position. 1 2 To delete an alarm Open the Alarm & clock application, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete. Tap Delete alarm, then tap Yes. 1 2 3 To set the sound for an alarm Open the Alarm & clock application, then tap the alarm you want to edit. Tap Alarm sound and select an option, or tap to select from your music files. Tap Done twice.
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.
1 2 3 To download and install application updates From your Homescreen, 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. You need a USB cable and a PC running the PC Companion application.
Improving battery time using STAMINA mode STAMINA mode turns off functions that you don't need when your device isn't in use. For example, STAMINA mode can pause your Wi-Fi® connection, data traffic and several power consuming applications when your device is powered on but the screen is inactive. So you save the battery but can still receive phone calls, texts and multimedia messages as they come in. You can also exclude individual applications from being paused by STAMINA mode.
• files to this type of memory. You can, for example, set the camera application to save photos directly to the memory card. The dynamic memory (RAM) is about 512 MB and cannot be used for storage. RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system. You may have to purchase a memory card separately. Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the white paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support.
Resetting your device You can reset your device to its original settings, with or without deleting all of your personal data. Before you perform a reset, make sure to back up any important data saved on your device. To perform a factory data reset To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway.
Important information Important information leaflet Before you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet provided in the Setup guide in your device or in the box. 1 2 To access the setup guide manually From the Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Setup guide. Limitations to services and features 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.
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