User guide Xperia™ E C1505/C1504
Contents Important information.....................................................................6 Android™ – what and why?...........................................................7 Getting started...............................................................................8 Assembly...........................................................................................8 Turning the phone on and off .........................................................10 Setup guide.............................
Messaging....................................................................................47 Using text and multimedia messaging.............................................47 Text and multimedia message options............................................48 Email.............................................................................................49 Using email......................................................................................49 Using email accounts.............................
Using the WALKMAN player ...........................................................75 Identifying music using TrackID technology................................81 Using TrackID™ technology results................................................81 Using the FM radio.......................................................................83 FM radio overview............................................................................83 Moving between radio channels.............................................
Updating your phone.................................................................110 Updating your phone wirelessly.....................................................110 Updating your phone using a USB cable connection....................110 Phone settings overview............................................................112 Status and notification icons overview......................................114 Status icons...................................................................................
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? Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™ you can download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection.
Getting started Assembly To remove the battery cover • Using your thumbs, slide the battery cover off the phone. To insert a memory card • Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. To remove the memory card 1 2 1 2 3 Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. Remove the battery cover. Press down the plastic clip that holds the memory card in place.
To insert the SIM card Do not insert an incompatible SIM card in the SIM card slot. Doing so could permanently damage your SIM card or your phone. • Remove the battery cover, then insert the SIM card into its slot with the goldcoloured contacts facing down. To remove the SIM card 1 2 Remove the battery cover. Place the tip of your finger on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot. To insert the battery 1 2 Remove the battery cover.
To attach the battery cover 1 2 Place the cover over the back of the phone, then fit it into the slots. Slide the cover downwards. Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone 1 2 3 4 5 Press and hold down the power key on the right side of the phone until the phone vibrates. If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen. Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK.
1 2 To access the setup guide manually From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Setup guide. Screen lock 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. • To activate the screen Briefly press the power key .
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1. Proximity sensor 10. Back key 2. Ear speaker 11. Touchscreen 3. Notification light 12. Camera lens 4. Volume/Zoom key 13. Second microphone 5. Power key 14. Headset jack (CTIA standard) 6. Camera key 15. Port for charger/USB cable 7. Menu key 16. Strap hole 8. Microphone 17. Speaker 9.
To charge the phone 1 2 3 4 Plug the phone charger into a power outlet. Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, with the USB symbol facing down. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts. When the battery status LED is green, the phone is fully charged. Disconnect the USB cable from your phone by pulling it straight outwards.
• • • • • • • • • • Use the Power Saver feature to reduce battery consumption. You can select the power saving mode that best suits the way you use your phone. You can also customise the settings of each power saving mode. Set your synchronisation applications (used to synchronise your email, calendar and contacts) to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise automatically, but increase the synchronisation intervals.
1 2 3 4 To display power saver notifications From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Power Saver. Tap . Mark the Status bar checkbox. Using the touchscreen A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen of your phone when you buy it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly. When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically.
• Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the web. Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides. Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen. To scroll • Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll 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 has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The proximity sensor turns the touch screen off when your face touches the screen.
• To browse the Home screen Flick right or left. To share an item from your Home screen 1 2 3 Press to open your Home screen. Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the . item to Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications and widgets you like with your friends so they can download and use them. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen.
• • 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. To move an item on the Home screen 1 2 • 1 2 3 Press to open your Home screen. Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location.
Application screen The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the applications that come installed with your phone as well as the applications you download. 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 1 2 3 .
• To open a menu in an application While using the application, press . A menu is not available in all applications. 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 .
Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such as the music player. 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 upwards.
• To clear all notifications from the Notification panel Tap . 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 On-screen keyboard Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically. You can also open this keyboard by touching a text field. Using the on-screen keyboard 3G , 12:45 .
1 2 To enter text using the on-screen keyboard To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character. To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on the keyboard, drag to and select "é".
3 Cut text 4 Copy text 5 Paste text only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard. Using the Gesture input function to write words You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard. You can lift your finger between words so that the phone recognises them. Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen keyboard. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 To change the Gesture input settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .
1 Choose a text input option 2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock 3 Display numbers 4 Display symbols and smileys 5 Enter a space 6 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes the writing language when more than one input language is selected. 7 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input 8 Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone.
1 2 3 1 2 To change writing language using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language. Tap Writing languages and select the languages you want to use for writing. If you have selected more than one input language, tap to switch between the selected writing languages. To switch keyboards When you enter text, drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel.
1 2 3 To enhance the speaker loudness From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox. Time and date You can change the time and date in your phone. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To set the date manually From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Set date. Adjust the date by scrolling up and down. Tap Set. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To set the time manually From your Home screen, tap .
Screen settings 1 2 3 4 To adjust the screen brightness From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness. To decrease the screen brightness, drag the slider to the left. To increase it, drag the slider to the right. Tap OK. The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve battery performance, see Improving battery performance on page 14. 1 2 3 1 2 3 To set the screen to vibrate From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound.
Memory You can save content to a memory card, to your phone's internal storage and to the phone memory. Music, video clips and photos are saved to the internal storage or the memory card while applications, contacts and messages are saved to the phone memory. You can move some applications from the phone memory to the internal storage. 1 2 3 4 To move an application to the phone's internal storage From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps.
Using a headset with your phone Use the accessories provided with your phone, or other compatible accessories, for optimal performance. 1 2 3 To use a headset Connect the headset to your phone. To answer a call, press the call handling key. To end the call, press the call handling key. If a headset is not included with the phone, you may purchase one separately. If you are listening to music, the music stops when you answer a call and resumes after you end the call.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To configure APN settings manually From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names, then press . Tap New APN. Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile you want to create. Tap APN and enter the access point name. Enter all other information required by your network operator. and tap Save . Press Contact your network operator for detailed information about your network settings.
1 2 3 4 5 To control the data usage of individual applications From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Find and tap the desired application. Make the necessary adjustments to change the data usage limit, restrict background data, or restrict all data traffic for the application. To access more specific settings for the application, tap View app settings and make the desired changes. Specific settings for an application may not always be accessible.
data transmission charges may apply. Contact your network operator for more information. Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home network without any notification, for example, when sending search and synchronisation requests. Additional charges may apply for data roaming. Consult your service provider. 1 2 3 To activate data roaming From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks. Mark the Data roaming checkbox.
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 answer a call • Drag to the right across the screen. 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. • To decline a call Drag to the left across the screen. • To reject a second call When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Busy. • 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 .
Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually. 3 4 To enter your voicemail number From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail settings > Voicemail number. Enter your voicemail number. Tap OK.
1 2 3 4 To make a conference call During an ongoing call, tap . Dial the number of your second participant and tap . If the second participant answers, the first call is put on hold. Tap . To add more participants, repeat steps 1 to 4. 1 2 3 To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants on the call.
Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. 1 2 3 4 To forward calls From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option. Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable. 1 2 3 To turn off call forwarding From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. Select an option, then tap Disable.
Contacts Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your numbers, email addresses, and other contact data in one place. Just tap on a contact to see all communications with that contact in one easy overview. You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronise them with contacts saved in your Google™ account, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account, or other accounts that support synchronisation.
Transferring contacts using an Apple® Mac® computer For detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from your old phone, go to www.sonymobile.com. Transferring contacts using synchronisation accounts Your phone works with popular online synchronisation accounts such as Google Sync™, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®or Facebook™.
1 2 When you receive a new text message, multimedia message, or email message, open the message. The received contact data appears as a vCard attachment. Tap, or touch and hold the vCard file to open a menu so you can save the contact data.
1 2 3 To edit a contact From the Home screen, tap , then tap . Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact. Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done. 1 2 3 4 To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact. Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture. When you have added the picture, tap Done.
1 2 3 To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite From the Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites. Tap . 1 2 To view your favourite contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap Tap Groups, then tap . . Groups You can assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to them from within the Contacts application. 1 2 3 4 To assign a contact to a group In the Contacts application, touch and hold the contact that you want to assign to a group.
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 synchronisation 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. The number of characters you can send in a single text message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.
1 2 3 To delete a message From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Tap the desired conversation. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Yes. 1 2 3 To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Press , then tap Delete conversations. 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.
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. Note that emails you receive to your Gmail™ account can be accessed in the phone from both the Email and the Gmail™ applications.
1 2 3 4 To receive email messages From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap the bar containing , then tap Combined view. To download new messages, tap . If you have set up a corporate email account, you can set the check frequency to Automatic (Push).
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 To forward an email message From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check. Find and tap the message you want to forward. Tap , then tap Forward. Tap To and enter the recipient's address. Enter your message text, then tap . To delete an email message From your Home screen, tap . Tap .
1 2 3 4 5 To change the inbox check frequency From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . , then tap Settings. Press If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to adjust. Tap Inbox check frequency and select an option. Using email accounts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 To add an extra email account in your phone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . Press , then tap Settings. Tap Add account. Enter the email address and password, then tap Next.
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 When someone contacts you on Talk, appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message and begin to chat. . 54 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting started with Google Play™ Open Google Play™ 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 Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™ account in your phone on page 53. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions 1 2 To open Google Play™ From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Play Store. .
1 2 3 4 5 To delete an installed application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings. Tap Apps. Select the application that you want to delete. Tap Uninstall. It is not possible to delete some preinstalled applications. Permissions Some applications need to access parts of your phone to be able to work properly. For example, a navigation application needs permissions to send and receive data traffic, and access your location.
PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games, ringtones and wallpapers. 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.
Getting organised Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising data on your phone on page 62. 1 2 To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. Press and select an option. 1 2 3 To view multiple calendars From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. Press , then tap More > My calendars.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Clock. Tap Set alarm. 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 OK. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour. 1 2 3 4 To deactivate an alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Clock. Tap Set alarm.
1 2 3 4 5 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Clock. Tap Set alarm. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox, then tap OK. 1 2 3 4 5 To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode . From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Clock. Tap Set alarm. Press , then tap Settings. Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds When the alarm sounds, tap Snooze.
Scanning with the 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.
Synchronising data on your phone You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your phone from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. Synchronising 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.
computer. After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications. For you to access the functionality described above, your corporate information must be stored on a Microsoft® Exchange server. 8 To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Add account > Corporate. Enter your corporate email address and password. Tap Next. Your phone begins to retrieve your account information.
1 2 3 4 To synchronise manually with a Facebook™ integration account From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook. Select the account that you want to synchronise. Press , then tap Sync now. To remove a Facebook™ integration account When you remove a Facebook™ integration account from your phone, the associated online Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer. 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook.
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 organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network with your phone. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other internal services at your company.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To add a Wi-Fi® network manually From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap Add network. Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a security type. If required, enter a password. Tap Save. Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID name and password. Advanced Wi-Fi® settings Before you add a Wi-Fi® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting in your phone.
USB tethering is active Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active 1 2 3 4 5 6 To share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable Deactivate all USB cable connections to your phone. Using the USB cable that came with your phone, connect your phone to a computer. . From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Mark the USB tethering checkbox. The phone starts sharing its mobile network data connection with the computer over the USB connection.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To add a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. Tap Add VPN profile. Select the type of VPN to add. Enter your VPN settings. Tap Save. 1 2 3 4 5 To connect to a virtual private network From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN. In the list of available networks, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect.
Web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and save pages for offline viewing. You can open up to 16 windows at the same time and switch among them easily. You can also request the desktop version of a web page if you don't want to view the mobile version. 1 2 To open the web browser From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . . Browsing the web Search and address bar Use the search and address bar to browse the web.
To zoom in or out on a web page Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on a web page: • • • 1 2 Double-tap to zoom in on the web page, or double-tap again to zoom out. Touch an area of the page with two fingers at once and spread them apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out. To reload the current web page Press , then tap Refresh. To save a web page for offline viewing After the web page has loaded, press . Tap Save for offline reading.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 To open a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search and address bar appear. Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap . The names of any accounts that you have synchronised with Google Chrome™ are displayed. Bookmarks that you have saved directly on the phone are listed under the Local account. To show an account's bookmarks, tap the account. All bookmarks in the account are displayed.
1 2 3 To copy text from a web page Touch and hold part of the text you want to copy until it becomes highlighted. Tabs appear at each end of the selection. Drag the tabs accordingly to select all the text that you want to copy. Tap , then tap Copy. To paste text into an email, text message or multimedia message, touch and hold the text field in the relevant application and tap Paste in the menu that appears.
1 2 3 To cancel an ongoing download When your phone starts downloading a file, drag down the status bar and tap the file you are downloading. Mark the checkbox beside the downloading file that you want to cancel. Tap . Browser settings You can change the browser settings and customise your browser view. For example, you can change the size of the text displayed to suit your needs, or you can clear cache, cookies, browser history, and other data linked to the websites you visit.
1 2 3 4 5 To create text for auto-filling When the browser is open, press . Tap Settings > General. Mark the Form auto-fill checkbox, if it is not already marked. Tap Auto-fill text, then enter text that you want to use for auto-filling on web forms, for example, your name and address. When you're done, tap Save. Plug-in settings You can adjust how a plug-in functions on a web page. For example, you can enable plug-ins to get optimal visual effect when you view a web page.
Music Get the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to and organise music, audio books and podcasts that you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the music player, you can use the Media Go™ application. Media Go™ helps transfer music content between a computer and a phone. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 101.
4 Album art (if available) 5 Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward 6 Total time length of the track 7 Elapsed time of current track 8 Progress indicator – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind 9 Play/Pause button 10 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind • • To change tracks When a track is playing, tap or . When a track is playing, swipe the album art left or right.
1 2 To delete a track Open the Walkman™ player library and browse to the track you want to delete. Touch and hold the track title, then tap Delete. You can also delete albums this way. 1 2 3 To share a track When browsing your tracks in the WALKMAN 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 Go back to the current track in the music track 2 Picture of the currently playing artist (if available) 3 Browse your music by artist 4 Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels 5 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited™ 6 Browse your favorite playlists 7 Collect links to music and music-related content that you and your friends have shared using online services 8 Browse all playlists 9 Browse audio by track 10 Browse by album Using My music to organise your tracks Tap the
Playing music in random order You can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, a playlist you have created yourself or an album. 1 2 3 4 To play tracks in random order In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC. Tap and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a playlist. Open the album or playlist by tapping its name. to turn on Shuffle mode. Tap Playlists The Walkman™ player automatically creates Smart playlists on the playlist tab in the Walkman™ player library.
1 2 3 To add the Walkman™ player widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press . Tap . Find and tap WALKMAN. 80 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Identifying music using 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 purchase tracks identified by TrackID™ and you can view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area.
1 2 3 To delete a track from the track history When the TrackID™ application is open, tap History. Tap a track title, then tap Delete. Tap Yes. 82 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using the FM radio The FM radio in your phone works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to the phone before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the radio sound to the phone speaker, if desired. When you open the FM radio, available channels appear automatically.
Using your favourite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By using favourites you can quickly return to a radio channel. 1 2 To save a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite. Tap . 2 To remove a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove as a favourite. . Tap • To move between favourite 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. All 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.
1 2 To view your photos and videos Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos are identified by . In step 1, you can also flick the thumbnails from right to left and then select the one you want to view. 1 2 To delete a photo Open the photo you want to delete. Tap .
The Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually. Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Sports Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring. Exposure value Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light.
Take a photo by tapping the on-screen button on the camera screen. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This applies only when focus mode is set to touch focus. Camera key only Take a photo only using the hardware camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To record a video by tapping the on-screen button Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag to . To display all settings, press . Tap Capturing method, then select On-screen button if it is not already selected. Point the camera towards the subject. to start recording. Tap Tap to stop recording. Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To play recorded videos Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag to .
Exposure value This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light. White balance The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. Auto Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions. Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.
Viewing photos and videos in Album Use Album 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. You can add geotags to your photos and videos, and then view them on a world map. In Album, you can also view photos and videos that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™ web album or to Facebook™.
1 2 3 4 4 Tap a photo or video to view it. 5 Scroll up or down to view content. 6 Switch to a list view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone. 7 List view of all folders containing pictures and videos saved on your phone. 8 Tap to return to grid view in the Pictures tab. 9 The number of the folders containing pictures and videos. 10 Folder containing all pictures taken with your phone camera. 11 Folder containing all videos taken with your phone camera.
• • To zoom a photo When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out. When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. 2 To watch a slideshow of your photos When you are viewing a photo, press the photos in an album. Tap a photo to end the slideshow. 1 2 To rotate a photo When you are viewing a photo, press . Select Rotate left or Rotate right. The photo is saved in the new orientation.
1 2 To delete a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . Tap OK. Working with videos in Album Use Album 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 4 To play a video Open the Pictures tab in Album. Using grid view or list view, locate the video that you want to open. Tap the video to play it.
Overview of Maps tab 6 5 1 2 3 4 1 The number of geotagged photos and videos. 2 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. 3 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. 4 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen. 5 Search a location on the map. 6 Switch to globe view. To enable location detection 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap .
• To change the map view in Album When viewing the map in Album, press view. , then select Classic view or Satellite Viewing your online albums In Album, you can view the photos and videos you've uploaded to online services, such as Picasa™ and Facebook™. View comments from your friends and add your own comments as well. You can also recommend or "Like" a photo when you view your albums in Facebook™. Overview of Online tab 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 • 1 Number of available online albums.
Playing video content in Movies Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve downloaded to your phone. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other phones that are connected to the same network. Videos taken with the camera are displayed in Album, not in Movies. For more information, see Viewing photos and videos in Album on page 91.
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 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has the Bluetooth™ function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth™ devices appear in a list. 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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 To receive items using Bluetooth™ Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your phone. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. When you are notified of an incoming file to your phone, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
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 organise media files, update your phone, synchronise phone content, and more.
1 2 3 4 To pair your phone wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled by default. Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Once the phone name appears on the screen, click Network configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer. When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.
• • • 1 2 3 4 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher To transfer content using the Media Go™ application Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. Phone: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears. Computer: Open the PC Companion application on the PC first. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™ to install.
Using location services to find your position Use your phone to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wireless networks. 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. In situations where the wireless network connection is weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found.
operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every market, country or region. 1 2 To use Google Maps™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Maps. . If you want to use Google Maps™, you have to enable one of the location methods available under Settings > Location services. • To learn more about Google Maps™ When you use Google Maps™, press , then tap Help.
Backing up and restoring Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to your memory card or online storage account. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted.
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 To unblock a locked SIM card When Type PUK and new PIN code appears, enter the PUK code. Enter a new PIN code and tap OK. If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, the SIM card becomes blocked. If this happens, 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 Select an option. > Settings > Security > Screen lock. It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password.
2 3 4 5 6 7 To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password. Enter a password. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your password. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. Tap OK. 1 2 3 To disable the screen unlock password From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Enter your password and tap Next. Tap Slide. 1 109 This is an Internet version of this publication.
Updating your phone Update your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your phone to run a wireless update or you can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using a USB cable connection. If you update wirelessly, then you can use either a mobile network or a Wi-Fi® network connection. Just make sure you back up and save all data stored on your phone before you update.
1 2 To download the PC Companion application from your phone Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. When prompted, follow the instructions in the phone to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer. PC Companion can also be downloaded from www.sonymobile.com. 1 2 3 4 To download software updates using a USB cable connection Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not already installed. Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable.
Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off , scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or add the Wi-Fi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth™ on or off , search for available Bluetooth™ devices, and make your phone visible or invisible to other Bluetooth™ devices. Data usage Turn the mobile data traffic on or off, and keep track of your data usage details over a specific time.
Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related settings. Developer options Set options for application development. For example, you can show CPU usage on the phone display and show visual feedback for touches. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode when USB is connected. About phone View information about your phone, such as the model number, firmware version, phone number and signal. You can also update your software to the latest version.
Status and notification icons 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 spea
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 115 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Application overview Use the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms. Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks, and manage text and images. Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations. Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your appointments. Use the camera to take photos and record video clips. Use the Contact application to manage phone numbers, email address and other information related to your contacts.
Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited™ application to access millions of songs over a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi® connection. Optimise phone settings to suit your own requirements. Use the Setup guide application to learn about basic functions and to get help setting up the phone. Use the Google Talk™ application to chat with friends online. Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get artist, album and other info.
User support Access user support directly in your phone through the Help 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 Mobile support zone, and from the Sony Mobile Customer support service. • Help application features: • User guide in the phone – read and search information on how to use your phone. • Educate yourself – read tips and tricks, get the latest news, and watch how-to videos.
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 110 for more information. Reset your phone. Be patient while resetting your phone.
I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer, when using a USB cable The software or the USB drivers have not been properly installed. Go to www.sonymobile.com for more detailed installation instructions and troubleshooting sections. I cannot use Internet-based services Make sure your subscription covers data downloads and that the Internet settings in your phone are correct.
Recycling your phone Got an old phone lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will help us reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too! Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www.sonymobile.com. 121 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Index A accounts ..................................................................11 Exchange Active Sync® ..................................11 Facebook™ .....................................................11 Google™ .........................................................11 adjusting volume .....................................................76 Airplane mode .........................................................30 alarm ........................................................................
Google Play™ .........................................................55 Google Talk™ ..........................................................54 Google™ account setup .........................................53 Google™ synchronisation .......................................62 GPS .......................................................................104 H headset ....................................................................32 using ................................................................
listening through the speaker ..........................84 moving between channels ..............................83 navigating ........................................................83 opening ...........................................................83 overview ..........................................................83 searching for channels ....................................84 selecting channels ...........................................83 receiving items using Bluetooth™ ..........................
adding tracks to playlists ................................79 creating playlists .............................................79 deleting tracks .................................................77 playing tracks in random order .......................79 playlists ...........................................................79 using the equalizer ..........................................76 wallpaper .................................................................20 using a photo as ..........................
