Startup guide Xperia™ V LT25i Sony Mobile Communications AB SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden www.sonymobile.com 1268-9298.
Welcome Important Information Before you use your device, please read the Important Information provided in your device or in the box. Assembly To remove the battery cover To insert the micro SIM card Do not insert a memory card into the micro SIM card holder. 2 1 1 Remove the battery cover and the battery, then pull out the micro SIM card holder. 2 Place the micro SIM card into the micro SIM card holder, with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
To attach the battery cover Press down firmly on all edges of the battery cover to make sure it gets attached tightly. Water and dust resistance Your phone has IP (Ingress Protection) ratings of IP5X, IPX5 and IPX7. This means that your phone is dust protected and protected against the effects of immersion in water in depths of between 0 to 100 cm for up to 30 minutes, and is also protected against the effects of a low pressure water stream.
Phone basics Phone overview 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1. Front camera lens 2. Ear speaker 3. Proximity sensor 1 4. Headset connector 5. Light sensor 6. Notification light 7. Proximity sensor 2 8. Volume/Zoom key 9. Power key 10. Strap hole 11. Main microphone 12. Camera lens 13. Second microphone 14. Connector for charger/USB cable 15. Connector for charging dock 16. Camera light 17. Water sensor (factory use only) 18.
Turning on the phone To turn on the phone 1 Press and hold down the power key phone vibrates. 2 Wait a while for the phone to start. until the Waking up the screen To activate the screen • Briefly press the power key . To unlock the screen • Drag to the right across the screen.
Set up your phone What is Android™? Android is your phone's operating system. Since it's developed by Google™, your phone is preloaded with several Google™ services, such as Google Maps™ and Google™ web search. To use some of the services provided by Google™, you need a Google account. What is different about Android? Android™ is an open system, which means that you're not limited to using applications and services from only one provider.
Transferring contacts to your new phone Transferring contacts to your new phone can sometimes be complicated, but help is available. You can transfer contacts from several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia. You need: • An Internet-connected PC running Windows® • A USB cable for your old phone • A USB cable for your new Android™ phone • Your old phone • Your new Android™ phone If you don't have access to all of the items listed above, go to www.sonymobile.
Finding your way Home screen Your phone Home screen is the equivalent of the desktop on a computer. You can customise 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. The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access. To go to the Home screen • Press .
To open the Application screen • From your Home screen, tap . To open an application • From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application. Applications An application is a phone program that helps you perform a task. For example, there are applications to make calls, take photos and download more applications. Status and notifications The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your phone. For example, new message and calendar notifications appear here.
To open the Notification panel • Drag the status bar downwards. Phone settings menu View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu. To access the phone settings 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings. You can also drag the status bar downwards on the Home screen and tap to access the phone settings.
More basics Calling To make a call by dialling 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Phone. 3 Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call. To delete a number, tap . To end a call • Tap . To answer a call • Drag to the right across the screen. Multimedia and text messaging To create and send a message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap . 3 Tap , then select the desired recipients from the Contacts list.
Troubleshooting The phone does not recognise my wired headset • Make sure the wired headset that you are using complies to the CTIA standard. Your phone supports the CTIA standard, and may not be fully compatible with other standards such as OMTP. • If you have a wireless headset that is compatible with your phone, try using that instead.
Legal information Sony LT25i Google Play™ is not available in all countries. Some of the services and features described in this Startup 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. Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.
Get support User guide A User guide is available in the Help application in your phone and at www.sonymobile.com. Support in the phone Get user support directly in your phone using the Help application. To access the Help application 1 From your Application screen, find and tap 2 Find and tap the required support item. . Support on the web Visit www.sonymobile.com to access a range of support and get the most from your phone. Customer support Customer support – if all else fails.
