Xperia™ ray Extended User guide
Contents Important information..................................................................6 Android™ – what and why?.........................................................7 Applications........................................................................................7 Getting started..............................................................................8 Assembly............................................................................................8 Turning on the phone...........
Getting contacts into your phone......................................................35 Contacts screen overview.................................................................36 Managing your contacts....................................................................36 Communicating with your contacts...................................................38 Sharing your contacts.......................................................................38 Backing up contacts......................................
Connecting to wireless networks.............................................63 Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................63 Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................66 Web browser...............................................................................68 Toolbar.............................................................................................68 Browsing the web.........................
Media Go™ ...................................................................................100 Location services.....................................................................101 Using GPS......................................................................................101 Google Maps™...............................................................................102 Getting directions............................................................................
Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/ regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112.
Android™ – what and why? An Android™ phone can perform many of the same functions as a computer. But you can also adjust it to better suit your needs, receive the information you want, and have fun at the same time. You can add and delete applications, or enhance them to improve functionality. At Android Market™ you can download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate applications on your Android™ phone with your personal data and online accounts.
Getting started Assembly To remove the battery cover • Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening on the bottom side of the phone, between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly. Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone. To insert the SIM card and the memory card • Remove the battery cover, then insert the SIM card and the memory card in the relevant slots.
Turning on the phone To turn on the phone 1 2 3 4 key on the top of the phone until the phone Press and hold down the power vibrates. If your screen goes dark, press or press briefly to activate the screen. to the right across the screen. To unlock the screen, drag Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK. Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, press .
• • Wi-Fi® settings – speed up your connection and decrease data transfer costs. Online service settings – helps you with email setup, online service accounts, and contact transfers. You can also refer to the respective chapters in the in-phone User guide, available through the Support application on the phone and at www.sonyericsson.
Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 9 19 12 18 17 13 14 16 15 1. Front camera lens 11. Back key 2. Ear speaker 12. Camera LED light 3. Power key 13. Main camera lens 4. Headset connector 14. Second microphone 5. Light sensor 15. Connector for charger/USB cable 6. Proximity sensor 16. Strap hole 7. Touch screen 17. Main microphone 8. Notification LED/Battery status 18. Speaker 9. Menu key 19. Volume key/Zoom key 10.
Using the keys Back • Go back to the previous screen • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel Home • Go to the Home screen • Activate the screen if the screen goes dark • Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications Menu • Open a list of options available in the current screen or application Charging the battery Your phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone.
When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touch screen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect your subscription and make sure only you can access your phone content. Your phone screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself.
To scroll • Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen. To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your phone includes a light sensor and a proximity sensor.
Home screen Your phone's Home screen is the equivalent of the desktop on a computer. It's the gateway to your phone's main features. You can customize your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper, and other items. The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick left or right to view content in one of the screen's four extensions. shows which part of the Home screen you are in.
• • From your Home screen, press . Touch and hold on any part of your Home screen. 1 2 3 To add a shortcut to the Home screen From your Home screen, press . Tap Add > Shortcuts. Find and select a shortcut. Add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and holding the application. 1 2 3 To add a folder to the Home screen From your Home screen, press . Tap Add > Folder. Enter a name for the folder, select an icon, and tap Done.
The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left and right to view all content. To open the Application screen • From your Home screen, tap • To browse the Application screen Open the Application screen, then flick right or left. 1 2 . To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen From your Home screen, tap . Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag it to the desired location.
Rearranging your Application screen Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences. 1 2 1 2 3 To arrange applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen. Tap and select an option. To move an application on the Application screen Open the Application screen, then tap . Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location. to exit edit mode.
To open the Notification panel • Drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward. • To open a running application from the Notification panel From the Notification panel, tap the icon for the running application to open it. • To clear the Notification panel From the Notification panel, tap Clear. Phone settings menu View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu.
1 2 To access the phone settings From the Home screen, tap . Tap Settings. Typing text Use either the Phonepad or the on-screen keyboard to enter letters, numbers and other characters. The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad while the onscreen keyboard has a QWERTY layout. Phonepad The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via the keyboard settings.
• To hide the Phonepad When the Phonepad is open, press • To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case • To turn on the caps lock Before you type a word, tap • To enter numbers using the Phonepad When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears. 1 2 To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears. Scroll up or down to view more options.
• • To open the on-screen keyboard for the first time Hold your phone horizontally and tap a text entry field. To use the on-screen keyboard in portrait orientation, tap a text entry field, then tap or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language. Tap Portrait keyboard and select an option. Once you’ve made the setting, you can simply activate the on-screen keyboard by tapping a text entry field.
1 2 3 To change the text input settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap touch and hold . Tap Text input settings. Select the desired settings. , or Adjusting the volume You can adjust the ringtone volume for phone calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback. • To adjust the ring volume with the volume key Press the volume key up or down.
1 2 3 4 5 To set the time zone From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Select time zone. Select an option. 1 2 3 To set the date format From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time > Select date format. Select an option. Ringtone settings 1 2 3 To set a phone ringtone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Select a ringtone.
1 2 3 To keep the screen on while charging the phone From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Applications > Development. Mark the Stay awake check box. Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone. 1 2 3 4 To change the phone language From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Select language. Select an option. Tap Done. If you choose the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap the Settings icon .
• • • • applications such as YouTube™. Some Android Market™ applications also consume more power. Close and exit applications that you are not using since multitasking affects the battery performance. Lower the brightness of the screen display. Turn off your phone or use Airplane mode if you are in an area with no network coverage. Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. Use a Sony Ericsson original handsfree device to listen to music.
Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media content. This type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices. Without a memory card you can't use the camera, nor can you play or download music files and video clips. Formatting the memory card You can format the memory card in your phone, for example, to free up memory. This means that you erase all data on the card. All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it.
1 2 To download Internet and messaging settings From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Internet settings. 1 2 3 To view the current Access Point Name (APN) From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names. If you have several available connections, the active network connection will be indicated by a marked button to the right. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To configure APN settings manually From the Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 To set the Data monitor start day From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Data monitor. Tap Settings > Month period. Adjust the start day by scrolling up and down. When finished, tap OK. To set a Data monitor alert From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Data monitor. Tap the bell icon next to Sent data, Received data or Total data, depending on which alert you want to set. Adjust the values by scrolling up and down. When finished, tap OK.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 To select a network mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks. Tap Network Mode. Select a network mode. To select another network manually From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Service providers. Tap Search mode. When a popup window appears, tap Select manually. Select a network.
Calling Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without the SIM card inserted, if you are within range of a network. 1 2 3 To make an emergency call From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Phone. Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap . You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls are barred.
• To change the ear speaker volume during a call Press the volume key up or down. • To turn on the loudspeaker during a call Tap Speaker. • To mute the microphone during a call Tap Mute. • To activate the screen during a call Press . 1 2 To enter numbers during a call During the call, tap Dialpad. A keypad appears. Tap the numbers you want to enter. • To mute the ringtone for an incoming call When you receive the call, press the volume key.
Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call. 1 2 3 To activate or deactivate call waiting From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings. To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting. • To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Busy.
Call settings Barring calls You can bar all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. When you use call barring for the first time, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and then a new password to activate the call barring function. 1 2 3 4 To bar incoming or outgoing calls From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call blocking. Select an option. Enter the password and tap Enable.
Contacts Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your contacts. Keep your phone numbers, email addresses, and other contact data in one place. Contacts shows you all communication with a particular contact. Just tap on the contact to access this information in one easy overview.
1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Import contacts > Memory card. If you have set up a synchronization account, you can add the imported memory card contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use the imported contacts in the phone. Select your desired option. If you have more than one vCard file on the SD card, a list appears showing different batches of phone contacts, with the corresponding dates for when they were created. Select the batch you want to import.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears in the list. You can tap the account to further expand the list of options. When you are finished, tap OK. To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap .
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 To join contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Touch and hold the contact you want to join with another contact, then tap Join contacts. From the list that appears, tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then tap OK to confirm. The information from the second contact is added to the first contact, and the second contact is no longer displayed in the Contacts list. To separate joined contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
1 2 3 4 5 To send several contacts at once From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Send contacts. Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts. Tap Send, then tap OK to confirm. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. Backing up contacts You can use a memory card, a SIM card, or an online synchronization tool such as Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® to back up contacts.
Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your phone using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos. A single text message may contain up to 160 characters. If you exceed 160 characters, then all your single messages are linked and sent together. You are charged for each 160character message sent.
1 2 3 To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Press , then tap Delete several. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tap Delete. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To save a sender's number to a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Tap a conversation. Tap the sender's number at the top of the screen. Tap . Select an existing contact, or tap if you want to create a new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Done.
Email Use the Email application in your phone to send and receive emails through your regular email account or through your corporate account. Or you can do both. Your phone can handle several email accounts at the same time. You can set up these accounts to run through one combined inbox, or through separate inboxes. Gmail™ has its own application, but it can also be combined in an inbox with other email accounts.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want to read. To preview and read email using the preview pane From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check.
1 2 3 To delete an email message From your Home screen, tap . Tap Email. In your email inbox, touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete. 1 2 3 4 To change the inbox checking frequency From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you have set up more than one email account, tap the account you want to adjust. , then tap Account settings > Inbox check frequency and select an Press option.
1 2 3 To set up a Google™ account in your phone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. Your phone is now ready to use with Gmail™ , Google Talk™, and Google Calendar™. You can also sign in or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your phone. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.
Google Talk™ You can use Google Talk™ instant messaging in your phone to chat with friends who also use this application. 1 2 To start Google Talk™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk. 1 2 To reply to an instant message with Talk appears in the status bar. When someone contacts you on Talk, Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message and begin to chat. . 46 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Sony Ericsson Timescape™ Sony Ericsson Timescape™ changes the way you interact with others by collecting all your communications into one view. Every event (such as text and multimedia messages, missed calls and web service updates) appears as a tile in a chronological flow on the screen. This way, you can see a snack-size preview of events before choosing to open and view the full content.
Timescape™ widget view 1 2 4 3 1 Timescape™ tile 2 Refresh 3 Shortcut to Timescape main view 4 Tap to update your status You cannot preview tiles in the Timescape™ widget. 1 2 3 4 To add the Timescape™ widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press . Tap Add > Widgets. Tap Timescape™ Widget. Select an item you want to add. 1 2 To remove the Timescape widget from your Home screen From your Home screen, touch and hold the Timescape widget. at the bottom of the screen.
Updates from your Twitter™ contacts Updates from your Facebook™ contacts 1 2 3 To filter the events displayed in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Timescape™. Tap or flick through the filter icons. • To refresh the main view in Timescape™ When the Timescape™ event filter is set to all events, press , then tap Refresh. When you refresh the main view, your phone connects to the Internet to update information from the web service accounts you have linked to Timescape™.
The infinite button in Timescape™ When you tap a tile, the infinite button appears in the upper right corner. If the tile is connected to a contact, you can access related content by tapping the infinite button. 1 2 3 4 5 To view all communication with a contact From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Timescape™. Tap a tile for an event related to a contact. Tap . All communication with the contact appears.
Getting started with Android Market™ Open Android Market™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it. To use Android Market™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™ account in your phone on page 45. Android Market™ may not be available in all countries or regions 1 2 To open Android Market™ From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Market.
1 2 3 1 2 To download a paid application In Android Market™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions on your phone to complete your purchase. If the application you want to download requires access to your data or control of any functions on your phone, an additional screen appears with details.
Allowing applications not from Android Market™ Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your phone. By default, your phone is set to block such installations. However, you can change this setting and allow installations from unknown sources. Sony Ericsson does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third party applications or content transferred via download or other interface to your phone.
PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, games and music. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before you download content Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you may need to have a memory card inserted in your phone to download content, such as music, ringtones and themes.
Getting organized Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Sony Ericsson account or a Google™ account, you can also synchronize your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronizing on page 59. 1 2 To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. and select an option. Press 1 2 3 To view multiple calendars From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. , then tap My calendars.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarms. Tap Add alarm. Adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarms. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Tap Time. Scroll up or down to adjust the time. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done.
1 2 3 4 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarms. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. 1 2 3 4 To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap . . Find and tap Alarms, then press Tap Settings. Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds When the alarm sounds, tap Snooze. • To turn off an alarm when it sounds When the alarm sounds, tap Dismiss.
NeoReader™ application Use your phone as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan. For example, you see a coat in a magazine ad and want to find the nearest retail outlet to buy it. If the ad contains a readable barcode, the NeoReader™ application uses this code to access mobile web content, such as a web page with more product information or a map of nearby outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standard barcode types.
Synchronizing You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your phone from multiple email accounts, synchronization services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. Synchronizing your phone with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date. You can: • • • • • access your Gmail™, Google Calendar™, Google™ contacts, and other Google services you use. access your corporate email, contacts, and calendar.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts in your phone From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Make sure the Activate auto-sync checkbox is marked so that your data will synchronize automatically according to the sync interval you set. Tap Add account > Exchange Active Sync. Enter your corporate email address and password. Tap Next.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 To synchronize manually with your Facebook™ account From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap the Facebook™ account or the Sony Ericsson Facebook Integration account. Press , then tap Sync now. To remove a Facebook™ account from your phone From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap the Facebook™ account. Tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm.
1 2 3 4 To remove a Sony Ericsson account from your phone From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your Sony Ericsson account. Tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. The account is removed from your phone, but it still exists on the Sony Ericsson server. You can use your account details to log in to the Sony Ericsson website at www.sonyericsson.com/user. Synchronizing using SyncML™ Synchronize your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™.
Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your phone using Wi-Fi™ technology. This way you can browse the web and access cheaper call and data rates. If your company or organization has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network with your phone. This way you can, for example, access intranets and other internal services at your company. Wi-Fi® Using Wi-Fi® technology you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Mark the Network notification checkbox. To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Press . Tap Scan. The phone scans for Wi-Fi® networks and displays available networks in a list. Tap a Wi-Fi® network in the list to connect to it.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To set up a static IP address From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Press . Tap Advanced . Mark the Use static IP checkbox. Tap and enter the information needed for your Wi-Fi® network: • IP address • Gateway • Netmask • DNS 1 • DNS 2 Press and tap Save . Connected devices Share media files in your phone with other devices over a shared Wi-Fi® connection.
Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection You can share your phone’s mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your phone’s data connection with up to eight devices at once, by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot.
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate in your phone. See Connecting your phone to a computer on page 98 for more information on how to transfer content to your phone. For detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, please contact the network administrator of your company or organization. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To add a virtual private network From the Home screen, tap .
Web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and create shortcuts to your Home screen. You can open several browser windows at the same time and use the zoom function when navigating a web page. 1 2 To open the web browser From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . . Toolbar The toolbar options make browsing easy: Open a new browser window Add, open or edit a bookmark.
• To exit the web browser While browsing, press . When you open the browser again, the browser appears exactly as it did before you exited, that is, with the same number of windows, position and zoom levels. Navigating web pages • To select a link To select a link in a web page, tap the link. The selected link is highlighted in orange, and the web page is loaded when you release your finger.
1 2 3 To open a bookmark When the Browser is open, press . Tap Bookmarks. Tap the bookmark you want to open. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To edit a bookmark When the Browser is open, press . Tap Bookmarks. Touch and hold a bookmark to open a menu. Tap Edit bookmark. Edit the name and the web address, as desired. When you're done, tap OK. 1 2 3 4 To delete a bookmark . When the Browser is open, press Tap Bookmarks. Touch and hold a bookmark to open a menu. Tap Delete bookmark to delete the selected bookmark.
1 2 To open a link in a new browser window Touch and hold a link until a menu appears. Tap Open in new window. 1 2 3 To switch between browser windows When the Browser is open, press . Tap Windows to see a list of all open windows. Tap the window you want to switch to. Downloading from the web You can download applications and content when you browse the web using the web browser in your phone. Usually you have to touch a download link for the desired file and the download then starts automatically.
Music Get the most out of your music player. Listen to and organize music, audio books and podcasts you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. Install the Media Go™ application on your computer and transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. Media Go™ can be downloaded from www.sonyericsson.com/support. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 98.
3 Cover art (if available) 4 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind 5 Play/Pause button 6 Progress indicator: fast forward or rewind by dragging or tapping 7 Elapsed time of current track 8 Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward 9 View the current play queue • To change tracks In the music player, tap or • To pause a track In the music player, tap . • To fast forward and rewind music In the music player, touch and hold . or .
1 2 3 To share a track When browsing your tracks in the music player library, touch and hold a track title. Tap Send. Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists this way. You might not be able to copy, send, or transfer copyright-protected items. 1 2 3 4 5 To share one or more tracks at the same time When browsing your tracks in the music player library, press . Tap Send several. Tap one or more tracks that you want to share.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 To play the most played songs of an artist In the music player, tap . Tap and tap an artist. Tap Top tracks. Up to ten tracks by the artist are displayed. Tap a track to play it. To create your own playlist In the music player, tap . To add an artist, album or a track to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or track to open a menu. Tap Add to playlist > Create new playlist. Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.
TrackID™ technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can also purchase tracks identified by TrackID™. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area. If you have problems using this application, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 114.
FM radio You can browse and listen to FM radio stations, and save them as favorites. You can listen to the radio either through a portable handsfree or headphones, or through the speaker in the phone. You have to connect a portable handsfree or headphones, as they work as the antenna for the FM radio. When you open the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening.
Using your favorite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favorites. By using favorites you can quickly return to a radio channel. 1 2 To save a channel as a favorite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favorite. Tap . 1 2 To remove a channel as a favorite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove as a favorite. . Tap • To move between favorite channels When the radio is open, tap or .
Taking photos and recording videos Take a photo or record a video with the camera in your phone. You can hold the camera horizontally or vertically. Use the front camera to take self-portraits. Photos and videos are saved automatically on the memory card. Share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service.Your phone has a sensitive sensor called the Exmor R sensor. This sensor enables sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions.
Using the still camera 1 2 3 To take a photo From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . If the still camera is not selected, tap . To take a photo, tap the screen. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger from the screen. Be careful not to touch 1 2 3 4 • 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 , or other icons when tapping the screen to take a photo. To take a self-portrait using the front camera From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . If the still camera is not selected, tap .
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 To turn on smile detection From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap If the still camera is not selected, tap . To display all settings, press . Tap Capturing mode > Smile detection. Tap and select a setting. . To take a photo using smile detection When the camera is open and Smile detection is set, point the camera at your subject. Each detected face is framed (not more than five faces). The camera selects which face to focus on. A green frame shows the face in focus.
Normal Scene recognition The camera determines which scene is most suitable. A scene icon and text appears when the scene is selected. Smile detection Capture a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo. Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp.
White balance The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. Auto Adjust the color balance automatically to the lighting conditions. Incandescent Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Photo light Use the light to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight On Off The photo light is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the light requires a steady hand. Use the selftimer to avoid a blurred photo Resolution Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.
Off When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo Shutter sound Select the sound that's heard when you tap the camera screen to take a photo. Tips on using the camera Rule of thirds Don’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in, you achieve a better result. Hold it steady Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning it against a solid object.
Using video camera settings 1 2 3 4 To select video camera settings From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap If the video camera is not selected, tap . To display all settings, press . Tap the setting you want to select. 1 2 To customize the video camera settings panel When the video camera is open, press to display all settings. Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position. . If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled.
the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a green frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on. Infinity Use when recording videos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the camera may be blurred. Video size Adjust the video size for different formats HD 720p HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels. Full Wide VGA Full Wide VGA format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Off You can record a video with the stabilizer turned off. Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos. On Off Shutter sound Select the sound that is heard when you tap the camera screen to record a video. 88 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Viewing your photos and videos in Gallery Use Gallery to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your phone camera, or to view similar content that you've downloaded or copied to the memory card. In Gallery, you can also view photos and videos you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™ web album or to the YouTube service. If you are a Facebook™ user, you can view your Facebook™ photos in Gallery.
Working with albums Albums are groups of photos and videos in folders on your memory card or in Picasa™ web albums. 1 2 3 To open an album in Gallery From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Gallery. Tap the album you want to view. The album opens displaying its photo and video content in a chronologically ordered grid. The name of the album appears at the top of the screen.
1 2 To change how the contents of an album are displayed in Gallery When viewing an album in Gallery, drag the album view switch to the right to view the contents of the album in stacks. Drag the album view switch to the left to view the album contents in a chronological grid.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 To watch a slideshow of your photos From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Gallery. Tap an album to open it, then tap a photo and press . In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Slideshow. Tap a photo to end the slideshow. To rotate a photo When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, tap the photo to view the controls. Press . Tap More, then tap either Rotate Left or Rotate Right. The photo is saved in the new orientation.
1 2 To view your photos on a map When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press Tap More > Show on map. . Working with videos Use Gallery to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or copied to your memory card. You can also share your videos with friends, or upload them to YouTube™. 1 2 3 To play a video In Gallery, open an album and tap a video. Turn the phone to view the video in upright (portrait) or sideways (landscape) orientation.
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 To open Touchnote™ From the Home screen, tap Tap Touchnote. . To send a postcard In Touchnote™, tap Go to my photos. Select a photo from your camera album, then tap Continue. Tap the text field and enter a message, then tap Done. Tap Add address, then tap I know their street address. Enter the address you want to send your postcard to. Review the postcard, then tap Send postcard when you are ready to send. 94 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Bluetooth™ wireless technology Use the Bluetooth™ function to send files to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your phone and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections work better within a 10 meter (33 foot) range, with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your phone with other Bluetooth™ devices.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. Tap Scan for devices. The Bluetooth™ devices found will be listed under Bluetooth devices. Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your phone. Enter a passcode, if required. The phone and the Bluetooth™ device are now paired. With some devices you also need to connect before you can start using them.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 To receive items using Bluetooth™ From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks. Mark the Bluetooth checkbox. appears in the status bar. Tap Bluetooth settings. Mark the Discoverable checkbox. The phone will now be visible to other devices for 120 seconds. Sending device: Send one or more items to your phone using Bluetooth™. If asked, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode.
Connecting your phone to a computer Connect your phone to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and other file types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology. When you connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted to install the PC Companion application on your computer. PC Companion helps you access additional computer applications to transfer and organize media files, update your phone, synchronize phone content, and more.
1 2 3 4 5 Computer: Use the Safely Remove Hardware feature to disable the USB cable connection. Phone: Drag the status bar downwards. Tap Phone memory card connected. Tap Disconnect in the screen that opens. Disconnect the USB cable from both devices. Computer instructions may vary depending on your operating system. See the documentation of your computer's operating system for more information.
PC Companion PC Companion helps you to access and use additional features and services connected to your phone so that you can transfer music, videos and pictures. You can also update your phone to get the latest software available.
Location services Use your phone to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS or wireless networks. It’s best to enable the wireless networks option if you only need your approximate location, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view of the sky, enable the GPS option. You can enable both options to ensure your location is found in situations where a network is weak.
Google Maps™ Track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination. Before taking trips, you can download and save maps to your memory card to avoid high roaming costs. The Google Maps™ application requires an Internet connection. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your phone. Contact your service provider for more information.
Locking and protecting your phone IMEI number Every phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country. To view your IMEI number 1 2 1 2 3 Turn off your phone, then remove the battery cover and battery. Look for the 15 to 17-digit number on the label. The first 15 digits represent the IMEI number.
1 2 3 To unblock the locked SIM card When Your SIM card is PUK-locked. Type the PUK code to unlock it. appears, enter the PUK code and tap OK. Enter a new PIN code and tap OK. Repeat the new PIN code and tap OK. If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, the SIM card will be blocked. You will then need to contact your service provider to get a new SIM card. Setting a screen lock 1 2 To set a screen lock From your Home screen, tap lock. Select an option.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > Password. Enter a password. The password must contain at least one letter and must be at least four characters long. Tap Continue. Confirm your password and tap OK. To disable the screen unlock password From your Home screen, Tap > Settings > Location & security > Change screen lock. Enter your password and tap Continue. Tap None.
Updating your phone Update your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. Use the Update center application to download updates directly to your phone. You can run updates automatically or manually over both 2G and 3G connections, or over a Wi-Fi® network. You can also use the PC Companion application on a computer to run updates. Just connect your phone to the computer with a USB cable, and the PC Companion application guides you through the rest.
Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalize them to your own requirements. Wireless & networks Manage your wireless connections and connection settings Call settings Configure settings for listening to and managing your voicemail, for example. Sound Configure how your phone rings, vibrates, or alerts you in other ways when you receive communications.
Icon overview Status icons The following status icons may appear on your screen: Signal strength No signal Roaming GPRS is available EDGE is available 3G is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth™ function is activated Connected to another Bluetooth™ device The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mod
New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications 109 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Application overview Alarms Set an alarm Browser Browse the web and download new programs and files Calculator Perform basic calculations Calendar Keep track of your appointments Camera Take photos and record video clips Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues Data monitor Track your data traffic Downloads Access your downloaded applications Email Send and receive emails FM radio Listen to the radio on your phone Gallery View your pictures and photos Gmail™ An email applica
TrackID™ A music recognition service Timescape™ Keep track of all daily communication YouTube™ Share and view videos from all over the world Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Applications you download appear automatically in the Application screen. 111 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
User support Access user support directly in your phone through the Support application. For example, you can open a User guide with instructions on how to use your phone. You can also get troubleshooting and other help from the Sony Ericsson support zone, and from our Customer support service. • Support application features: • Tools – enhance battery and software performance, and improve connectivity. • User guide in the phone – read and search an extended User guide.
Troubleshooting My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • • • • Restart your phone. Remove and re-insert the battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone. Update your phone. Updating your phone ensures optimal performance and provides the latest enhancements. See Updating your phone on page 106 for more information. Reset your phone. Be patient while resetting your phone.
I cannot use Internet-based services Make sure your subscription covers data downloads and that the Internet settings in your phone are correct. See Internet and messaging settings on page 27 for more information on how to enable data traffic, data roaming, and download Internet settings. Contact your network operator for more information about your subscription settings. Error messages No network coverage • • • Your phone is in Airplane mode. Make sure Airplane mode is turned off.
Legal information Sony Ericsson ST18i/ST18a This user guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this User guide.
Index A accounts ..................................................................10 Facebook™ .....................................................10 Google™ .........................................................10 Microsoft® Exchange (corporate) ...................10 Sony Ericsson .................................................10 adjusting volume .....................................................73 airplane mode ..........................................................25 alarm .................
geotagging of photos .........................................................81 Gmail™ ....................................................................44 Google Latitude™ .................................................102 Google Maps™ .....................................................102 Google Sync™ synchronization service ..................59 Google Talk™ ..........................................................46 Google™ account setup .........................................45 GPS ...........
removing tracks ...............................................75 smart (auto-generated) ....................................74 top tracks ........................................................75 power ........................................................................9 presets removing radio channels as ............................78 saving radio channels as .................................78 protective plastic sheet ...........................................12 PUK ................................
pausing ............................................................93 playing .............................................................93 recording .........................................................85 sending ............................................................93 sharing .............................................................93 viewing ..........................................85, 89, 90, 91 viewing photos .............................................................
