User's Guide

Forinquiries,call: CustomerServiceCenter
Forgeneralinformationandcharges (tollfree)
Forlossortheftandoperationinformation (tollfree)
Incaseabovenumbersarenotavailable,(tollfree)
 0120-977-033 (exceptOkinawa)
 0120-977-699 (Okinawa)
Fromaucellphones:
113 withoutareacode
Fromfixed-linephones:
 0077-7-113
Fromfixed-linephones:
 0077-7-111
Fromaucellphones:
157 withoutareacode
Soldby:KDDICORPORATION,
OKINAWACELLULARTELEPHONECOMPANY
Manufacturedby:SonyMobileCommunicationsJapan,Inc
September2012,1stEdition
1268-7227.1
CellphoneandPHSoperatorscollectandrecycleunusedtelephones,
batteriesandbatterychargersatstoresbearingthelogoregardless
of brand and manufacturer to protect the environment and reuse
valuableresources.
Securecellphonesupportcenter
Forloss,theft,damage.
Fromaland-linephone/anaucellphone,
0120-925-919 (toll-free)
Businesshours9:00−21:00(7daysaweek)
Gaga/KDDI/Startguide
Screen Lock
When the screen lock is set, the screen light turns off to avoid
the keys or touch panel from false operations.
･ When the specified time elapses, the product screen light
turns off and screen lock is activated.
1 While the screen is displayed, p
■ Unlocking screen
The unlocking screen appears when turning the power on or
the backlight on by pressing p.
1 Drag " " (left) to " " (right).
❖Information
･
Drag (right) to (left) to activate the camera to shoot
without unlocking the screen.
Basic Operation
Key icons
The followings are the main functions of x, y, r
keys located at the bottom of the screen.
Using the touch panel
The display on the product is a touch panel operated by
touching it with your finger.
■ Tap/Double-tap
Tap: Gently touch a screen and then immediately release your
finger. Double tap: Tap the same position twice.
■ Long-touch
Keep touching an item with your finger.
■ Slide
While your finger is gently touching the screen, trace it to the
desired direction to move over.
■ Flick
Operate the screen by quickly moving (flicking) your finger
up, down, right, or left.
■ Pinch
Touch the screen with two fingers and widen (pinchout) or
narrow (pinch-in) the fingers' distance.
■ Drag
Keep touching an item or icon, trace it to the desired direction
to move.
Home screen
Home screen consists of multiple screens. Slide/flick left or
right to switch them. The center screen is the default screen to
operate. Tap y to return to the Home screen any time.
a Home screen position
Indicates which screen of the
five home screens you are in.
b Widget
c Wallpaper
d Media folders
(WALKMAN, Movies, Album,
Camera, Music Unlimited,
Video Unlimited, FM radio)
e Shortcuts (Applications)
f au folders
(auスマートパス (au Smart
Pass), E-mail, SMS, Friends
Note, Uta Pass, Video Pass, LISMO Book Store, おはなしア
シスタント (Talk Assist), LINE, LISMO Player, auお客さま
サポート (au Customer Support), au災害対策 (au Disaster
Countermeasure))
gApplication key
Adding to Home screen/Editing Home screen
You can change wallpaper or theme of the Home screen and
add/delete/move shortcuts of applications, widgets or folders
on the Home screen.
1 Tap an area of the Home screen where no icons are
displayed.
An icon appears at the top of the screen.
■ Adding a folder
1 From the Home screen, long-touch an icon.
2 Drag the icon onto another icon then release your finger.
3 Enter a folder nameu[Done]
■ Deleting shortcuts/widgets/folders
1 From the Home screen, long-touch an icon to delete.
appears at the bottom of the screen.
2 Drag the icon to " " then release your finger.
To delete a folder, tap "Delete" after Step 2. Shortcuts etc. in
the folder are also deleted.
❖Information
･ Long-touch a shortcut, widget, or folder icon to move.
Using the Applications screen
You can call up functions from the Applications screen.
Application icons installed to the product are also displayed.
■ Starting an application
When you tap application icons to use respective functions,
you may incur communication charges depending on the
function.
1 From the Home screen, [ ]
The Applications screen appears. Slide/Flick left or right to
switch the Applications screen.
2 Tap an application to use.
■ Main applications
■ Downloading applications
You can download applications such as convenient tools and
games from the Google Play and install them to use on the
product.
･ To use Google Play, you need to set a Google account. For
details, refer to "Setting Guide".
■ Deleting (uninstalling) applications
Before deleting installed applications, back up contents
related to the application that you want to save including data
saved in the application.
❖Information
･ Some applications may not be deleted.
Knowing the status of the product
■ Status bar
The status bar is located at the top of the product screen. On
the left of the status bar, notification icons appears to inform
missed calls, new mail, operations in progress, etc., and on
the right, status icons appear to indicate the status of the
product.
■ Examples of notification icon
■ Main status icons
■ Notification panel
If any notification icons are displayed, slide down the status
bar to open the Notification panel. You can check details of
notification icons or start corresponding applications.
xx y
r
x
Back
Return to the previous screen. Close a dialog
box, menu, the Notifications panel or
keyboard.
y
Home
Display the Home screen.
r
Recently used
applications
Recently used applications appear on a list.
Tap a thumbnail to activate or flick left or right
to delete from the list.
Slide PinchFlick
a
b
f
c
d
eg
e
e
2
Wallpaper Select an image from Album/Live
wallpapers/Xperia
TM
wallpapers to
replace wallpaper.
Theme Set background image for the Home
screen or settings screen.
Shortcuts Add a shortcut of application etc.
Widgets Select a widget to add from the list.
/ Phone/Contacts Play Store
/ E-mail/SMS / Camera/Album
Browser Maps
Settings Search
/Alarm & clock/
Calendar
Instruction Manual
New Gmail message
New PC mail message
New E mail (〜@ezweb.ne.jp) message
New SMS/Receiving notification service message/New
Receiving notification
Talking/Calling/Receiving
Missed call
Green Heat energy saving icon (Remove the AC
adapter from the power outlet)
USB connecting
Receiving/Downloading data
/ Signal level (Level 4/Out of service area)
/ Data communication status (LTE available/3G
available)
/ Battery level (100%/Charging)
/ Silent mode (Vibrate/Mute)
Airplane mode is activated.
❖Information
･ When you set screen lock to "Slide", slide the status bar
downward to check the Notification panel without unlocking
the screen.
■ Notification LED
Notification LED informs charging prompt, battery level while
charging, missed calls, mail arrival, etc. by turning on or
flashing.
❖Information
･
When the remaining battery is not sufficient for turning the
product ON, pressing
p makes LED flash red.
■ Checking own phone number
1 From the Home screen, [ ]X[Settings].
2 [About phone]X[Status].
The phone number of the product is shown under "My
phone number".
❖Information
･
Alternatively, from the Home screen, tap [ ] X [Contacts] X
[Myself] to check your phone number.
■ Setting the Silent Mode
Set the ringtone volume to 0. Note that setting the product to
Silent mode does not mute sounds for shutter, playback of
video or music, alarm, etc. And volume up for ringtone or
notification tone cancels Silent mode.
1 p (over 1 sec)
2 []/[]
Tap " " to set mute (ringtone volume 0) and tap " " to
set vibrator.
❖Information
･ Alternatively, from the Home screen,
[]u[Settings]u[Sound]u[Silent mode]u[Off]/[Vibrate]/[Mute]
to switch the Silent mode on or off.
■ Setting Airplane mode
When airplane mode is set, all wireless functions (phone,
packet communication, Wi-Fi
®
, Bluetooth
®
function, NFC R/W
P2P function) are turned off.
1 p (over 1 sec.) u[Airplane mode]
❖Information
･ Alternatively, from the Home screen,
[]u[Settings]u[More...]uMark/Unmark [Airplane mode] to
switch the airplane mode on/off.
Entering characters
When entering characters, use the software keyboard
displayed when tapping a character input box for adding
contacts, creating a message, etc.
■ Switching keyboards
To input Japanese, use "Xperia Japanese keyboard" switching
four input types of "Phonepad", "QWERTY keyboard",
"Japanese syllabary", "Kana handwriting".
1 Tap a character input box.
2 Long-touch " "X[]/[]/[]/[].
The keyboard switches to Phonepad/QWERTY keyboard/
Japanese syllabary/Kana handwriting.
❖Information
･ Word suggestions or direct conversion candidates for the
entered characters appear. Tap a word to enter.
･
Tap " " to delete the character before the cursor.
･ Long-touch " " to enter symbols (single byte/double byte),
facemarks from the displayed list.
･ On the Phonepad, you can enter characters by flicking a key
up/down/left/right besides repeatedly tapping the key (toggle
input).
･ Ta p x to stop entering characters and return to the previous
screen.
Support
Introduction of related accessories
For details, refer to the instruction manual for each device.
･ Battery pack (BA800)
･ Sony Mobile AC adapter 05 (EP880)
･ Desktop Holder (DK25)
･ 1Seg antenna (EC220)
･ Common AC Adapter 04 (0401PWA) (sold separately)
･ au Carrying Case F Black (0105FCA) (sold separately)
❖Information
･ For the latest information on accessories, visit the au
homepage
(http://www.au.kddi.com/) or contact the Customer Service
Center.
･ Accessories described on this page can be purchased from
the au Online Shop.
http://auonlineshop.kddi.com/
Troubleshooting
Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning, check
the following:
For more details, visit au Customer Support site of au homepage.
http://cs.kddi.com/support/komatta/kosho/index.html
Updating Software
You can update the product to the most recent software for
optimal performance and to get the latest enhancements.
･ You are charged for data communication when connecting to
the Internet from the product using packet communication.
･ You are recommended to back up your data before
updating software.
･ For details, visit http://www.sonymobile.co.jp/support/ or
refer to the "Instruction Manual" (Japanese) application or
"取扱説明書詳細版 (Full instruction manual)" (Japanese)
available on au homepage.
Status Description
Red The battery is charging when the
remaining battery level is 14% or lower.
Orange The battery is charging when the
remaining battery level is 15% - 89%.
Green The battery is charging when the
remaining battery level is 90 % or higher.
Flashing red The battery is charging when the
remaining battery level is 14% or lower.
Flashing green New Gmail, new PC mail or new SMS
arrives while backlight is off.
Flashing blue New mail arrives while the backlight turns
off.
《QWERTY keyboard》
《Phonepad》
《Japanese syllabary
keyboard》
《Kana handwriting》
Symptom What you should check
Power is not turned
on even though
p is pressed.
Is the battery pack charged?
Is p pressed for over 1 second?
The power goes off Is the battery running out?
The power turns off
while activation
screen is displayed.
Is the battery running out?
(Out of service
area) appears.
Is the product out of the service area
or in an area where the signal is weak?
Is the built-in antenna covered with
finger etc.?
Cannot charge the
battery pack
(Notification LED
does not light, the
battery icon does
not change into
charging).
Is the power plug of the AC adapter
surely inserted into the outlet?
Is the battery pack attached properly?
Is the microUSB plug of the microUSB
cable surely inserted into the product?
Charging is not
complete.
Is the temperature of the product
raised or very low?
Cannot operate
touch panel as
intended.
Are you operating with gloved hands?
Are you operating with a fingernail or
foreign object on the screen?
Cannot operate key/
touch panel.
Is the power turned on?
Is "Screen lock" set?
Turn off the power and then turn it on
again.
Screen response is
slow when you tap
on the screen/press
the keys.
Screen response may be slowed
down when a large amount of data is
stored in the product or being
transmitted between the product and
a microSD memory card.
A message such as
charge the battery
appears.
The battery is almost dead.
Battery usage time
is short.
Is the battery pack fully charged?
Charge until the notification LED turns
green.
Is the battery pack end-of-life?
Is the product used for a long period
at places where (out of range)
appears?
The display
backlight turns off
in a short while.
Is set "Sleep" period too short? Set the
screen to light longer.
Symptom What you should check
Display is dark. Is “Brightness” set to dark?
Is the proximity sensor covered by
sticker?
Cannot hear sound
while watching
1Seg.
Is Stereo Headset with Microphone
(Sample) unplugged from the 1Seg
antenna cable while watching 1Seg
using Stereo Headset with Microphone
(Sample)? Reconnect the 1Seg
antenna cable.
Cannot recognize a
microSD memory
card.
Is the microSD memory card inserted
properly?
Is the microSD memory card
unmounted?
Symptom What you should check
■ Downloading and updating software
Update files can be downloaded from the Internet web site via
wireless communication into the product directly.
･
To download software updates only via Wi-Fi
®
, from the Home
screen, [ ] X [Update Center] X [] X [Settings] X [Preferred
data traffic] and select [Via Wi-Fi only]. If you set to [Via mobile
network/Wi-Fi] for updating, note that when Wi-Fi
®
communication becomes unstable, packet communication takes
the place automatically, which may apply communication fees.
1 From the Home screen, [ ]X[Update Center].
2 [System]X[].
■ Connecting to a PC for updating software
You can update software using PC Companion to be installed
from the product.
･ Install PC Companion to your PC beforehand.
After-sales service
■ When asking for repair
For repair, contact Secure cell phone support center.
❖Information
･ Before handing in the product for repair, make a backup of
the contents of memory since they may disappear during
repair. Note that the Company shall not be liable for any
damages and loss of income should the contents of memory
be altered or lost.
･ Recycled parts that meet the Company's quality standards
are sometimes used for repair.
･ Collected au cell phones by Replacement cell phone delivery
service which you used before are recycled to cell phones for
replacement after repairs. Also replaced parts by au after-
sales service are collected and recycled by KDDI. They are
not returned to customers.
■ Performance parts for repair
The Company retains performance parts for repair of the
Xperia
TM
UL main unit and its peripherals for six years after
discontinuation of production. "Performance parts for repair"
refers to parts required for maintaining the functions of the
product.
■ Warranty card
At the store of purchase, thoroughly check and read the name
of the retailer, date of purchase and other necessary details
filled in on the warranty card, and be sure to keep it in a safe
place.
■ Secure cell phone support plus
An after-sales service membership program on a monthly
basis called "Secure cell phone support plus" (monthly fee:
399 yen including tax) is available for using your au cell
phone for a long time without worries. This service expands
coverage for many troubles including malfunction, theft and
loss. For details of this service, refer to au homepage or
contact Secure cell phone support center.
❖Information
･ You can apply for membership only at the time of purchasing
your au cell phone.
･ Once you cancel the membership, you cannot reapply for it
until you purchase an au cell phone next time.
･ Note that when changing the model or purchasing an extra
cell phone, this service only covers the most recently
purchased au cell phone.
･ When an au cell phone is handed over to you or someone
else, the Secure cell phone support plus membership is also
handed over to the successor of the cell phone.
･ When you get a new au cell phone by changing the model or
purchasing an extra cell phone, the "Secure cell phone
support plus" membership for the old au cell phone is
automatically canceled.
･ Service contents are subject to change without notice.
■ au Micro IC Card (LTE)
The au Micro IC Card (LTE) is lent to you by au. In case of loss
or damage, the card will be replaced at your expense. When
malfunction is suspected, or in case of theft or loss, contact
an au shop or PiPit.
■ After-sales service
If you are unsure about anything regarding after-sales service,
contact the following service contact.
Customer Service Center (for service canceling procedure
or operation in case of loss or theft)
From a land-line phone, 0077-7-113 (toll-free)
From an au cell phone, 113 without area code (toll free)
Secure cell phone support center (for loss, theft, damage)
From a land-line phone/From an au cell phone,
0120-925-919 (toll free)
Business hours 9:00 – 21:00 (7 days a week)
■ au after-sales service information
Replacement cell phone delivery service
Secure cell phone support plus members
Non-Secure cell phone support plus members
Holding over and repair
Secure cell phone support plus members
Non-Secure cell phone support plus members
* Charge amounts are all tax-included.
❖Information
Replacement cell phone delivery service
･ When you have trouble with your au cell phone, replacement
cell phone (same model, same color, including new battery) is
delivered by calling to. Return your damaged cell phone within
14 days after replacement cell phone is delivered.
･ Available up to twice in a year from the day you use this
service as a start day. If you do not use this service in the past
year at the subscription to this service, it will be 1st and if you
use, it will be 2nd.
* For details, refer to au homepage.
Holding over and repair
･ Repairs due to water soak and irreparable damage are not
covered by this service.
･ Damages and malfunctions intentionally caused by the
customer as well as those due to modification (e.g.
disassembly, change of parts, painting, etc.) by the customer
are not covered by this service.
･ You cannot receive a refund for replacement of the outer
casing due to stains, scratches, paint removal, etc. on the
outer casing.
Main specifications
❖Information
･ The continuous talk time, continuous standby time and
continuous 1Seg viewing time may drop to less than half
depending on the battery charging status, usage
environment such as temperature, reception condition at the
location where the product is used, and the function settings.
During the
warranty
period
Repairs will be done based on the terms of
services of the free-of-charge repair warranty
described on the warranty card.
Outside the
warranty
period
We shall repair the product for a charge as
requested by the customer if repair renders it
usable.
Spontaneous failure 1st Free of charge
Spontaneous failure 2nd Customer charge
1st: 5,250 yen
2nd: 8,400 yen
Partially damage, water
soak, irreparable damage,
theft or loss
Spontaneous failure 1st No recompense
Spontaneous failure 2nd
Partially damage, water
soak, irreparable damage,
theft or loss
Spontaneous failure 1st Free of charge
Spontaneous failure 2nd Free of charge (three-year
warranty)
Partially damage Customer charge
Upper limit: 5,250 yen
Water soak, irreparable
damage
No recompense
Theft, loss
Spontaneous failure 1st Free of charge
Spontaneous failure 2nd Actual cost
Partially damage
Water soak, irreparable
damage
No recompense
(model change)
Theft, loss
Display Approx. 4.3 inches TFT
16,777,216 colors
720 × 1,280 dots
Weight Approx. 120 g (with battery
pack)
Dimension (W × H × D) Approx. 65mm × 129mm
× 8.7mm (thickest part
10.9mm)
Continuous
call time
In Japan Approx. 700 minutes
Overseas
(GSM)
Approx. 470 minutes
Continuous
stand-by
time
In Japan Approx. 320 hours (LTE)
Approx. 490 hours (3G)
Overseas
(GSM)
Approx. 440 hours
Continuous charging time
(Sony Mobile AC adapter 05)
Approx. 130 minutes
1Seg viewing time Approx. 270 minutes
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