X10 Extended User guide
Contents Getting started..............................................................................6 User guide in the phone......................................................................6 Assembly............................................................................................6 Turning the phone on and off..............................................................7 Connect and communicate.................................................................7 Getting to know your phone..
Email............................................................................................37 Setting up email................................................................................37 Using e-mail......................................................................................37 E-mail accounts................................................................................38 Google Mail™...................................................................................
Stereo portable handsfree.................................................................61 Copyright protected content.............................................................61 Music in Sony Ericsson Mediascape........................................62 Music home screen...........................................................................62 Browsing locally stored audio content...............................................63 Music player overview................................................
Legal information.......................................................................96 Index............................................................................................97 5 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting started The instructions in this User guide, unless otherwise stated, are written on the basis that you access your phone's functions from the default Home screen. If you set Timescape™ or another application as your home screen, the instruction path may differ. Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your cell phone.
To remove the memory card • Remove the battery cover and press the edge of the memory card to release and remove it. To insert the battery 1 2 Insert the battery with the label side up and the connectors facing each other. Attach the battery cover. Turning the phone on and off The first time you turn on the phone, the Welcome menu appears. 1 2 3 To turn on the phone Press and hold down the key on the top of the phone. Enter your SIM card PIN, if requested, and select OK.
Internet and messaging settings For most mobile phone networks and providers, settings for messaging and Internet will be preinstalled in your phone when you buy it. In some cases you will get the option to download settings the first time you turn on the phone with a SIM card inserted. It is also possible to automatically download or manually add and change Internet and network settings in your phone at any time. See Internet and messaging settings on page 25 for more information.
• Use the Google Sync™ application to synchronize your Google Mail™, calendar, and contacts with your phone. See Google Sync™syncing service on page 46 for more information. 9 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1 1 Connector for charger/USB cable 2 2 3.5 mm headset connector 3 Power key/screen lock 4 Light sensor 5 Ear speaker 6 Proximity sensor 7 7 Notification LED 8 8 Touch screen 9 Back key 10 Home key 11 Menu key 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 Camera lens 13 Volume key/zoom key 14 Camera light 15 Camera key 16 Strap hole 12 13 14 15 16 Charging the battery The phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone.
• • To charge the phone using the power adapter Connect the phone to a power outlet using the USB cable and the power adapter. To charge the phone using a computer Connect the phone to a USB port on a computer using the USB cable included in the phone kit. Maximizing battery performance You can use the following methods to improve your battery performance: • • • • • Decrease the brightness of the screen. Charge your phone often. The battery lasts longer if you charge it frequently.
Menu Open a list of options available in the current screen or application Home • • Go to the Home screen from any application or screen Open the recently used applications window Back • • Go back to the previous screen Close the onscreen keyboard, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notifications panel Home screen The Home screen is the starting point of your phone. You can personalize the Home screen by adding widgets, or by changing the wallpaper and the applications in the corners.
1 2 3 To add a folder to the Home screen From the Home screen, press . Tap Add > Folder. Select the folder type you want to add. 1 2 To add items to a folder Touch and hold an application icon until it magnifies and the phone vibrates. Drag the application icon over to the folder. 1 2 3 To rename a folder Tap the folder to open it. Touch and hold the folder's title bar to open the Rename folder dialog box. Enter the Folder name and tap OK.
1 2 3 4 5 1 Select different shapes, numbers, text, or the free-hand paintbrush.
Airplane mode is activated Headset connected The Bluetooth™ function is activated Connected to another Bluetooth™ device SIM card is locked Phone microphone is mute Speakerphone on Phone speaker is mute Vibrate mode An alarm is set Syncing error Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New e-mail message New text message/multimedia message Problem with text message/multimedia message delivery New instant message New voicemail Upcoming calendar event Song is playing Pro
To open the Notification panel • Drag the status bar downwards. From the default Home screen, you can also press • To close the Notification panel Press . • To clear the Notification panel From the Notification panel, tap Clear. and tap Notifications. Applications screen You can access your applications in the phone using the Applications screen. To open the Applications screen • From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. • • To close the Applications screen Tap the applications bar. .
Camera Take photos and record video clips Creatouch™ Design your own wallpaper Dialer Make and receive calls, switch between calls, and set up conference calling E-mail Send and receive email messages.
Share and view videos from all over the world YouTube Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. You can download new applications. They will also appear on the applications panes. Recently used applications window You can view and access recently used applications from this window. • To open the recently used applications window From any application, press and hold down . Notification LED The Notification LED is located at the top right corner.
Radio buttons marked unmarked Scrolling You can scroll up or down, and on some Webpages you can also scroll to the sides. Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen. To scroll • Drag up or down to scroll. • Flick to scroll quickly. You can wait for the scrolling to come to a stop or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Orientation When you turn the phone sideways, the screen orientation changes automatically between portrait and landscape view.
• To jump directly to an index letter From any list with index letters, tap the letter you want to select on the index. Screen lock The screen lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using your phone. When the phone is left idle for a set period of time, the screen locks automatically. You can change the direction of the screen lock path to get a better feel, depending on if you are left- or right-handed. • To lock the screen Press briefly.
Entering text Keyboard overview This is an overview of some of the icons on the keyboard. Activate uppercase letter input Activate lowercase letter input Delete characters Insert symbols Switch to numbers Insert a space Using the keyboard When you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, the keyboard appears. You can close the keyboard at any time by pressing . 1 2 3 To set keyboard options From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
• To use the landscape keyboard When the keyboard is available, turn the phone sideways. Phone settings overview You can set up the phone to suit your requirements. 1 2 To access the phone settings From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Settings.
1 2 3 To set the hour format From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Settings > Date & time > Use 24-hour format. Mark the checkbox to shift between 12 hour and 24 hour format. 1 2 3 To set the date format From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Settings > Date & time > Select date format. Select an option. Ringer settings 1 2 3 To set a phone ringtone From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Settings > Sound & display > Phone ringtone. Select a ringtone.
1 2 3 To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Settings > Sound & display > Screen timeout. Select an option. To turn off the screen quickly, press 1 2 3 . To keep the screen on while charging the phone From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Settings > Applications > Development. Mark the Stay awake checkbox. Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone.
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. Internet and messaging settings For most mobile phone networks and providers, settings for messaging and Internet will be preinstalled in your phone when you buy it. In some cases you will get to download the settings to your phone.
1 2 3 To activate data roaming From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Settings > Wireless controls > Mobile networks. Mark the Data roaming checkbox. Network settings Your phone automatically switches between networks depending on availability. Some service providers allow you to switch networks manually, for example, if you are travelling abroad and want to use a particular network. To save battery, you can limit your phone to only use GSM networks.
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 To make an emergency call From the Home screen, tap Dialer. Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap . You can make an emergency call without a SIM card inserted.
• To activate the screen during a call Press . Do not press , it will end your call. 2 To enter numbers during a call During a call, drag the icon (at the bottom of the screen) upwards. A keypad appears. Enter numbers. • To mute the ringtone for an incoming call When you receive the call, press the volume key. 1 Recent calls In the call log, you can view recently missed 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 To view missed calls When you have missed calls, downwards. Tap Missed call. , received and dialed calls.
• To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Busy. • To answer a second call and end the ongoing call When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap End call & answer. • To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Answer. 1 2 3 To make a second call During an ongoing call, press , then tap . Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call. If the recipient answers, the first call is put on hold.
1 2 3 4 To forward calls From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Settings. Tap Call settings > GSM call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option. Enter the number you want to forward the calls to and tap Enable. 1 2 3 4 To turn off call forwarding From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Settings. Tap Call settings > GSM call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option. Tap Disable.
Contacts In Phonebook, you can enter all your information for your personal contacts, for example, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and Web service accounts. When you view a contact, you get quick access to all communication with that contact. • • To view your contacts From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Phonebook. From the Home screen, tap Dialer > Contacts The first time you open Phonebook, a setup wizard starts.
1 2 3 4 To edit a contact From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Phonebook. Tap the contact you want to edit. Tap Edit. Edit the desired information and tap Save. 4 To delete contacts From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Phonebook. Press , then tap Delete contacts. Mark the contacts you want to delete, or tap Mark all if you want to delete all contacts. Tap Delete. 1 2 3 4 To call a contact From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Phonebook.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To link a web service contact to a phone contact From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Phonebook. Tap the contact. Tap Edit. Tap next to Link contact. Select a web service. A list of your contacts for that web service appears. Select the contact you want to link to the phone contact. Tap Save to confirm.
1 2 3 To import contacts from the SIM card From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Phonebook. Press , then tap More > Import contacts > SIM card. To import one contact, tap the contact, then edit the contact information and tap Save. To import all contacts, press , then tap Import all. 34 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
SMS and MMS Before using SMS and MMS 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. Longer messages are concatenated and sent as multiple messages. You are charged for each of the messages sent.
1 2 3 4 To change the download settings for received multimedia messages From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Messaging. Press , then tap Settings. If you want received multimedia messages to be downloaded automatically, mark the Auto-retrieve checkbox. If you also want received multimedia messages do be downloaded automatically when roaming, mark the Roaming auto-retrieve checkbox.
Email You can use your phone to send and receive emails through your regular email account. You can set up synchronization with a Microsoft® Exchange Server by using the Moxier™ Sync application in your phone. You can then use the Moxier™ Mail application in your phone with your Microsoft® Exchange Server email account. See www.moxier.com for more information.
1 2 3 4 5 To reply to an e-mail message From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap E-mail. If you have several accounts, select the account that received the relevant message. Tap the message you want to reply to. Tap Reply or Reply all. Enter text and tap Send. 5 To forward an e-mail message From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap E-mail. If you have several accounts, select the account that received the relevant message. Touch and hold the message, then tap Forward.
Sony Ericsson Timescape™ Sony Ericsson Timescape™ revolutionizes your social experience by collecting all your communications into one view. Every event - text, multimedia, and email messages, web service updates - appears as a tile in a chronological flow on the screen. You can see a snack size preview of an event before choosing to view the full content. With the infinite key, you can view all communications for a contact.
1 2 3 4 5 To delete a tile in Timescape™ Tap the tile. Drag the tile until appears at the bottom of the screen. Drag the tile to the icon and wait until the icon is activated. Release the tile. Tap OK.
A recently taken video A recently played song or album The infinite key in Timescape™ When you tap a tile, the infinite key appears in the upper right corner (except for a recently taken video). If the tile is connected to a phone contact, you can access related content by tapping the infinite key.
1 2 3 To view related photo album material for a recently taken photo From the Home screen, tap Timescape™. Tap a tile for a recently taken photo or video, then tap . You can filter the displayed photos by Same date, Same location, or by contact name. The phone will display other photos which are tagged with the same contact names, date, or location as related content. Related photos are displayed for a maximum of five contacts.
Using Timescape™ as your home screen You can use Timescape™ as your home screen. By pressing , you will then always return to Timescape™. Note that the Timescape™ home screen differs slightly from the Timescape™ start screen. Some of the instructions in this User guide may differ when you use Timescape™ as your home screen. 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 Application shortcuts 2 Applications bar To set Timescape™ as your home screen From the Home screen, tap Timescape™. Press , then tap Settings.
Calendar You can manage your time schedule with the Google Calendar™ application in your phone. The first time you start the calendar, you need to sign in to your Google™ account, if you have not done so before. You can then synchronize the phone calendar with your Google Calendar™ manually on the web, or set the phone to synchronize automatically by activating background data usage. For more information, see To set up a Google™ account in your phone on page 8 and Google Sync™syncing service on page 46.
Synchronizing Synchronizing between your phone and computer is an easy and practical way to share the same contacts, messages, or calendar events on both devices. It is possible to synchronize your phone in several different ways, depending on your preferred service and the content you want to synchronize. It is possible to use Sony Ericsson Sync to synchronize contacts, and to use Google™ Sync to synchronize your Google Mail™, Google Calendar™, and Google™ contacts.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To set up automatic synchronizations in Sony Ericsson sync From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Settings > Data synchronization. Tap Sony Ericsson Sync. Touch and hold the synchronization item. Tap Edit. Scroll down and mark the Auto synchronization checkbox in the Edit account tab. Press . Tap Save. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To set a synchronization interval in Sony Ericsson sync From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Sony Ericsson Sync.
Wi-Fi™ Using Wi-Fi™ you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. Before using Wi-Fi™ To be able to browse the Internet using a Wi-Fi™ connection you need to search for and connect to an available Wi-Fi™ network and then open the Internet browser. The signal strength of the Wi-Fi™ network may differ depending on your phone's location. Moving closer to the Wi-Fi™ router might enhance the signal strength. 1 2 3 To turn on Wi-Fi™ From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
Advanced Wi-Fi™ settings Before you add a Wi-Fi™ network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi™ setting on your phone. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To add a Wi-Fi™ network manually From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Settings > Wireless controls > Wi-Fi settings. Tap Add Wi-Fi network. Enter the Network SSID name of the Wi-Fi™ network you want to add. Tap the Security field to select a security type for the Wi-Fi™ network you want to add.
Web browser The Web browser in your phone is fully optimized and comes with advanced functionality such as wireless web and Google Search™. You must have a Wi-Fi™ or an active 2G/3G mobile data connection to access the Internet. Before using the Internet Your phone allows you to access the Internet using a Wi-Fi™ connection, or using a 2G/ 3G mobile data connection.
1 2 3 4 1 2 To switch between browser windows From the Browser screen, press and tap Windows. On the Current windows screen, tap the browser window you want to view. To open a new Webpage, tap New window. To close a browser window, tap on the browser window you want to close. To zoom in or out on a web page Drag your finger in any direction on the screen to activate the zoom controls on the web page.
Managing bookmarks and history You can check history and store as many bookmarks on your phone as you want. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 To bookmark a Webpage From the Browser screen, go to the Webpage you want to bookmark. Press and tap Bookmarks. The bookmarks screen opens. Tap Add bookmark. Tap Name to change the name of the bookmark and tap OK. To open a bookmark From the Browser screen, press and tap Bookmarks. Tap the bookmark you want to open.
Applications and content You can personalize and find new ways to use your phone by downloading additional applications and content. Use the PlayNow™ service, the Android™ Market application store or browse the web to find useful applications, games, dictionaries, RSS readers, or anything your imagination allows. Using Applications You can install applications in your phone from sources other than Android™ Market. You can view and adjust settings for your installed applications.
• To open Android™ Market From the Home screen, tap the applications bar and tap Market. 53 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Social web applications Facebook™ Facebook for Android™ makes it easy to stay connected and share information with friends. You can share status updates from your home screen, check out your news feed, look at your friends’ walls, and view user info. Use your regular Facebook™ account to log in, or create a new account the first time you open the application. • To open Facebook™ From the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Facebook.
View your friends' profiles and search for new friends View your albums and photos 1 2 To open a menu in MySpace™ From the MySpace™ application, select one of the tabs. Press to open a menu for the selected tab. 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 the Home screen, tap the applications bar, then tap Google Talk. If required, enter your login and password, and tap Sign in.
Connecting your phone to a computer By connecting your phone to a computer you can transfer and handle files such as pictures and music. You may not be allowed to exchange some copyright protected material. You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable or by using Bluetooth™ wireless technology. When connecting your phone to a computer with a USB cable you will be able to install and use the PC Companion application on your computer.
1 2 3 1 2 3 To install PC Companion Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Phone: Tap Start in the PC Companion installation window. Computer: PC Companion automatically starts on your computer after a few seconds. Follow the on-screen instructions to install PC Companion. To use PC Companion Phone: Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. If you are asked to install PC Companion, and you have already done so, tap Cancel and mark the checkbox to stop asking to install PC Companion.
Bluetooth™ wireless technology The Bluetooth™ function creates a wireless connection to other Bluetooth™ devices, for example, handsfree devices. A range within 10 meters (33 feet), with no solid objects in between, is recommended. You must turn on the Bluetooth™ function to communicate with other devices. You may also have to pair your phone with other Bluetooth™ devices. 1 2 3 4 5 To turn on the Bluetooth™ function and make the phone visible From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To connect the phone to another Bluetooth™ device From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Settings > Wireless controls > Bluetooth settings. In the Bluetooth devices list, touch, and hold the Bluetooth™ device that you want to connect to your phone. Tap Connect. To disconnect a Bluetooth™ device From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Settings > Wireless controls > Bluetooth settings.
Sony Ericsson Mediascape With Sony Ericsson Mediascape you have one place for all your media content. You can browse media by the categories music, video, and photo. You can use Sony Ericsson Mediascape to browse local media content on your memory card such as music, audiobooks, podcasts, photos, and videos. You can also access online content, for example, by browsing and purchasing music from the PlayNow™ service, or by exploring related content on the YouTube™ service.
Stereo portable handsfree • To use a handsfree Connect a portable handsfree. Music stops when you receive a call and resumes when the call has ended. If a portable handsfree is not included with the phone, you may purchase it separately. If you are using regular headphones without a microphone, you have to remove the headphones from the headset connector to be able to answer the call.
Music in Sony Ericsson Mediascape You can browse and listen to your music, audio books, and podcasts using Sony Ericsson Mediascape. You can also purchase music from online services (if available) using Sony Ericsson Mediascape. Use the Media Go™ application to transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 56. 1 2 3 4 To browse audio content on your memory card From the Home screen, tap Mediascape.
If your country of residence does not support the PlayNow™ service, your operator may provide an alternative service, or services. If there is no alternative service, automatically generated playlists appear in the lower part of the music home screen in Sony Ericsson Mediascape. You can check with your network operator for alternative service, or services. For more information on PlayNow™, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Podcasts Music podcasts in the \music\podcast folder on the memory card Audiobooks Audio tracks which have the genre metadata "audiobook," "audio book," or "audiobooks" Genre Audio tracks listed by genre To play audio content From the Home screen, tap Mediascape. If the music home screen is not shown, tap Music In the upper part of the screen, tap More. Flick left or right to view items by category. Browse to a track. Tap a track to play it. .
Using the music player 1 2 To adjust the volume of a track When playing a track, tap the screen to show the player controls. In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap . You can also adjust the volume using the volume key. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To explore related audio content From the Home screen, tap Mediascape. If the music home screen is not shown, tap Music . In the upper part of the screen, tap More. Flick left or right to view items by category. Browse to an artist, an album, or a track. Tap .
1 2 1 2 3 To delete a track When you show or listen to a track in the music player, press Tap Delete. . To get album art From the Home screen, tap Mediascape. If the music home screen is not shown, tap Music . Press and tap Get album art. Sony Ericsson Mediascape tries to find album art for all albums which do not already have album art. You can also get album art for a single track or album by selecting Get album art from the music player.
1 2 3 4 5 To copy playlists to your memory card Computer: Start the Media Go™ application on your computer. Phone: Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. If you are asked to install PC Companion, tap Cancel. PC Companion can be set up later, to help you manage your phone on your computer. Phone: Drag the status bar downwards and tap USB connected > Mount. Computer: Locate the memory card in the Media Go™ application.
Photos in Sony Ericsson Mediascape You can browse and view your pictures and camera photos using Sony Ericsson Mediascape. Use the Media Go™ application to transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 56. 1 2 3 4 To browse your photos From the Home screen, tap Mediascape. If the photo home screen is not shown, tap Photo In the upper part of the screen, tap More. Flick left or right to view photos by category. .
3 More key for local content. Browse photos by category 4 Predefined photo lists. View photos by tapping 5 More key (for online content). Go to online web albums 6 Online web albums. View an online photo in the photo viewer. If online services are not available, local content is displayed 7 Media categories. Change category home screen Browsing locally stored photos You can browse your photos by categories. 1 2 3 1 Home key. Return to the photo home screen 2 Content list.
Photo viewer overview 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Home key. Go to the photo home screen 2 Infinite button. Find related photos on the memory card 3 Previous key. Go to the previous photo 4 Next key. Go to the next photo 5 Play key. Start a slideshow 6 Zoom out 7 Zoom in 8 Favorite. Mark the photo as a favorite 9 Share. Send the photo using one of the available transfer methods 10 Use as. Use photo as wallpaper or as a contact photo 11 Menu key.
• 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 To mark a photo as a favorite When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, tap in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. You can now view the photo in the Favorites category. To share a photo When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, tap the screen to display the controls. In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Select one of the available transfer methods.
1 2 3 1 2 3 To change the name of an existing face tag Tap the face tag in the photo. Tap Change name. Select a contact to link the face tag to. To communicate with a contact by tapping its face tag When viewing a photo, tap a face tag which has a name. Tap View contact. Tap a phone number to make a call, or tap Messaging or an e-mail address to send a message. 72 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Videos in Sony Ericsson Mediascape You can browse and view your videos using Sony Ericsson Mediascape. Use the Media Go™ application to transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 56. 1 2 3 4 To browse your videos From the Home screen, tap Mediascape. If the video home screen is not shown, tap Video In the upper part of the screen, tap More. Flick left or right to view videos by category. .
1 Home key. Return to the video home screen 2 Search field (not available for all categories) 3 Content list. View content depending on selected category 4 Alphabetical bar. Go to content beginning with a specific character 5 Video categories. Select a category Video categories When you tap the local content More key in the video home screen, you can browse your videos by category.
1 2 5 Play/Pause key 6 Volume key 7 Share. Send the video using one of the available transfer methods 8 Favorite. Mark the video as a favorite 9 Menu key. View file information or delete the video To mark a video as a favorite In the video player, tap the screen if controls do not appear. In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap . You can now view the video in the Favorites video category when browsing your library.
PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, games, and music. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. You can download items from your phone, or from your computer. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before using PlayNow™ Before you start using the PlayNow™ application, check that: • • You have a memory card in your device. You have a phone subscription that supports Wi-Fi™ or 2G/3G data transmission.
Payment options There are two ways to pay for applications and other content you purchase from the PlayNow™ service: • • Credit card - pay with your credit card. You need to be logged in to your PlayNow™ account to be able to pay with your credit card. If you pay by credit card, the price will be lower than if you pay using Premium SMS. All your personal data is securely transferred using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. When your purchase has been validated, the download will start automatically.
Camera You can take a photo or record a video either by tapping the screen, or by using the camera key. You can hold the camera horizontally or vertically. Photos and videos are saved automatically on the memory card. Viewfinder and camera keys 1 6 5 4 3 2 7 8 9 14 10 15 16 11 12 13 1 Camera key.
Using the still camera 1 2 3 4 5 To take a photo by tapping the screen Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, tap . Tap the capturing settings key in the viewfinder. Tap . Tap a spot in the viewfinder where you want the focus to be. The photo is taken as soon as focus is set. The photo is automatically saved on the memory card. 1 2 3 4 To take a photo using the camera key Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, tap .
Smile detection Smile detection allows you to capture a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. A yellow frame shows which face is selected. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 To set smile detection Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, tap . Tap the capturing settings key in the viewfinder. Tap .
2MP 16:9 2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Has a higher resolution than full HD. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays Scenes Use Scenes to quickly set up the camera for common situations using preprogrammed scenes. The camera has determined a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo Normal The camera automatically adjusts settings for a photo Portrait Use for portrait photos. Face detection is turned on.
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. You can use the self timer to avoid a blurred photo Self-timer With the self timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. Use it to take self portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo.
Geotag Tag photos with details of where you took them On When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by using wireless networks (mobile networks or WiFi) or GPS technology. You can select both options simultaneously. To use geotagging you must also enable location features in Settings. See Location services on page 88.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, tap . Tap the capturing settings key in the viewfinder. Tap . Tap the screen to start recording. Tap the screen to stop the recording. The video is automatically saved on the memory card. • To view recently recorded videos In the bar at the bottom of the viewfinder, tap one of the five miniatures. Videos are identified by a .
Night mode When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality Beach and snow Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed videos Sports Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring Party Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments.
Adjust the color balance for bright lighting such as under light bulbs, or when lighting conditions change quickly Fluorescent Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting Daylight Adjust the color balance for bright outdoor use Cloudy Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky Image stabilizer When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady.
Updating your phone You can update your phone to the most recent software for optimal performance and to get the latest enhancements. Updates can be downloaded wirelessly directly from your phone via the Internet by using a 2G/3G mobile data connection, or by using a Wi-Fi™ network connection. By connecting your phone to a computer with a USB cable, you can also download updates from the PC Companion application.
Location services There are two ways to find your location, using Mobile networks or GPS technology. Mobile networks technology determines your position fast but accuracy may vary. If you use GPS technology it may take a little longer, but it will find your exact position. You can enable both Mobile networks and GPS to benefit from both technologies when trying to find your position. GPS Your phone has a GPS receiver that uses satellite signals to calculate your location.
location is shown using information from nearby mobile towers. Your location is updated with a more precise position when the GPS receiver finds your location. Make sure you enable the location settings before trying to get your position. If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways, mark the Orientation check box under Settings > Sound & display. 1 2 To use Google Maps™ From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Maps.
Alarm clock You can use your phone as an alarm clock. You can set a ringtone or a vibration as your alarm signal. 1 2 To open the alarm clock From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Alarm Clock. 1 2 3 To turn on the alarm From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Alarm Clock. Mark one of the checkboxes. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To set the alarm From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Alarm Clock. Tap one of the alarms. Tap Time. Adjust the time by tapping or .
1 2 3 4 5 To set the alarm in silent mode From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Alarm Clock. On the Alarm Clock screen, press . Tap Settings. Tap Alarm in silent mode. 1 2 3 4 5 To delete an alarm From the Home screen, tap the applications bar. Tap Alarm Clock. On the Alarm clock screen, tap the alarm you want to delete. On the Set alarm screen, press . Tap Delete alarm. 91 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Locking and protecting your phone IMEI number Keep a copy of your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number in case your phone is stolen. To view your IMEI number • You can find the IMEI number under the battery. SIM card protection This lock only protects your subscription. Your phone will work with a new SIM card. If the lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal Identity Number).
Screen unlock pattern You can secure data in your phone by using a screen unlock pattern every time your phone is turned on or every time it is activated from sleep mode. It is important that you remember your screen unlock pattern. If you forget it, you have to take the phone to your local Sony Ericsson retailer. 1 2 3 To create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, press . Tap Settings > Security & location > Set unlock pattern. Follow the instructions in your phone.
Troubleshooting Common questions My phone isn't working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • • • • Restart your phone. Remove and reinsert the battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone. Update your phone. Regardless if you have the latest software, running Update Service can improve the software stability and solve problems. Updating your phone will also make sure you get an optimal performance and the latest enhancements.
Error messages No network coverage • • • Your phone is in airplane mode. See To turn on Airplane mode on page 24 for more information. Your phone is not receiving any network signal, or the received signal is too weak. Contact your network operator and make sure that the network has coverage where you are. The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem.
Legal information Sony Ericsson X10i/X10a 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.
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