User guide S C6916
Contents Getting started..............................................................................6 Overview............................................................................................6 Assembly...........................................................................................7 Starting your device for the first time.................................................8 Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................9 Charging your device............
Airplane mode..................................................................................34 Enhancing the sound output............................................................35 Typing text..................................................................................36 On-screen keyboard........................................................................36 Phonepad.........................................................................................37 Entering text using voice input....
Socialife™...................................................................................60 Using the Socialife™ application.....................................................60 Music...........................................................................................61 Transferring music to your device...................................................61 Listening to music............................................................................61 WALKMAN home screen ........................
Using a headset ..............................................................................99 Smart Connect.................................................................................99 Synchronising data on your device........................................101 About synchronising data on your device.....................................101 Synchronising with Google™ services..........................................101 Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®...............
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1. Front camera lens 10. Strap hole 2. Ear receiver 11. Main speaker and microphone 3. Headset jack 12. Main camera lens 4. Proximity sensor/Light sensor 13. Camera light 5 Charging light/Notification light 14. Second microphone 6. Micro SIM card slot cover 15. NFC™ detection area 7. Power key 16. Charger/USB cable port cover 8. Volume/Zoom key 17. Memory card slot cover 9. Camera key 18.
1 2 3 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the device, then detach the memory card cover. Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured contacts facing towards you, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear a locking sound. Re-attach the memory card cover. A memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. To remove the micro SIM card 1 2 3 4 5 Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot.
To turn on the device Before you turn on the device for the first time, charge the battery completely by using the inbox charger until the notification light turns green. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. Release the power key when the device vibrates. If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. To unlock the screen, drag up or drag down. Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then select OK.
Charging your device The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance in Battery and power management on page 117. To charge your device 1 2 3 4 Plug the 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 device, with the USB symbol facing up.
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • • • Open or select an item. Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • • • Move an item. Activate an item-specific menu. Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. 11 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map. Swiping • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes. 12 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and unlocking the screen When your device 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 . To unlock the screen • Place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down.
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in. • To go to the Home screen Press . To browse the Home screen Home screen panes You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.
1 2 To view all applications on the Application screen From your Home screen, tap . Flick left or right on the Application screen. • To open an application from the Application screen Flick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application. • 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 To open the Application screen menu When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application 2 Small apps bar – Open a small app 3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the small apps bar 4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen 5 Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application • To open the recently used applications window Press .
• To move a small app When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, then move it to the desired location. • To minimise a small app When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen. • To rearrange the small apps in the small apps bar Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
• To move a widget on the Home screen Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location. • To delete a widget from the Home screen Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it to . Lock screen The lock screen is the screen that you see when the device is locked but the screen is active. The lock screen can have up to five panes and you can add one widget to each pane.
1 2 3 To add a shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customisation menu appears. In the customisation menu, tap Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen. In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list available.
1 2 To set a Home screen theme Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Tap Themes, then select a theme. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. 1 2 3 To change the wallpaper for the lock screen Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . Tap Personalisation > Lock screen. Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.
Signal strength No signal Roaming NFC is activated 3G capability 4G capability 4G LTE capability 3G is available 4G is available 4G LTE is available Sending and downloading 3G data Sending and downloading 4G data Sending and downloading 4G LTE data Downloading 3G data Downloading 4G data Downloading 4G LTE data Sending 3G data Sending 4G data Sending 4G LTE data Wi-Fi calling is available A call over Wi-Fi is in progress STAMINA mode is activated Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated Airpl
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Depending on your service provider, network and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available.
Browse and listen to FM radio stations. Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos. Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages. Search for information in your device and on the web. View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using Google Maps™. Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your device. Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages.
Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions.
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. 1 2 3 To browse with Google Chrome™ From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap Go on the keyboard.
1 2 3 4 To edit a bookmark When a browser tab is open, tap , then tap Bookmarks. Navigate the Bookmarks folder and tap and hold the bookmark that you want to edit. In the pop-up menu, tap Edit bookmark. Edit the bookmark, then tap Save. Pre-installed bookmarks may not be edited. 1 2 3 1 2 3 To add a bookmarked web page to your Home screen When a browser tab is open, tap , then tap Bookmarks. Navigate the Bookmarks folder and tap and hold the bookmark that you want to add to your Home screen.
remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range. Some Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information. The signal strength of Wi-Fi® networks can differ. Moving closer to the Wi-Fi® access point increases the signal strength. Available Wi-Fi® networks may be open or secured: • • Open networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Press . Tap Advanced. Mark the Network notification checkbox. To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap the Wi-Fi® network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network information is displayed.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To rename or secure your portable hotspot From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network SSID for the network. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. Tap Save. Controlling data usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period.
Data roaming Some network operators allow you to send and receive mobile data when you are roaming outside of your home network. It's recommended to check the relevant data transmission rates in advance. 1 2 3 To activate or deactivate data roaming Drag the status bar downwards and tap . Tap More… > Mobile networks. Mark or unmark the Data roaming checkbox. You can’t activate data roaming when mobile data has been turned off.
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. 1 2 To disconnect from a virtual private network Drag the status bar downwards. Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. 31 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Notification panel and the Application screen. 1 2 To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwards. Tap . 1 2 To open the device settings menu from the Application screen From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings.
1 2 3 To set your device to vibrate and ring mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox. 1 2 3 4 To set a ringtone From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Select a ringtone. Tap Done. 1 2 3 4 To select the notification sound From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound. Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive. Tap Done.
1 2 3 To turn on X-Reality for Mobile Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . Find and tap Display. Mark the X-Reality for Mobile checkbox if it is not marked. Screen settings 1 2 3 To adjust the screen brightness Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Drag the slider to adjust the brightness. Tap OK. > Display > Brightness. Lower the brightness level to increase battery performance. 1 2 1 2 3 To set the screen to vibrate on touch Drag the status bar downwards, then tap > Sound.
Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™, or you can let ClearAudio+ technology adjust the sound automatically. You can also enable the Dynamic normaliser so that differences in volume between different media files are minimised. 1 2 3 To enhance the sound output automatically Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . Find and tap Sound > Sound effects. Mark the ClearAudio+ checkbox.
Typing text On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. You can type in up to three Latin languages without switching keyboards. The Xperia® international keyboard detects the language and predicts the words as you type. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically, for example, email and text messaging applications.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 To enter text using the Gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word. A word is suggested based on the letters that you have traced. If necessary, select the correct word in the candidate bar. To view more options, scroll right or left in the word candidate bar.
• • • 1 2 To enter text using the Phonepad When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list. When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected. Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.
1 2 1 2 1 2 To select text Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. To edit text in portrait orientation Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. Select the text you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your desired changes. To edit text in landscape orientation Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contact list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contact list and call logs.
Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them. 1 2 To show or hide your phone number From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID. Receiving calls To answer a call To decline a call • To mute the ringtone for an incoming call When you receive the call, press the volume key. Rejecting a call with a message You can reject a call with a predefined message.
1 Open your contacts list 2 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call 3 Mute the microphone during a call 4 Enter numbers during a call 5 End a call • To change the ear speaker volume during a call Press the volume key up or down. • To activate the screen during a call Briefly press . Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls 1 2 1 2 3 To view your missed calls When you have missed a call, downwards. Tap Missed call. , received calls and dialled calls .
Restricting calls You can block all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can also use a list of Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDNs) to restrict outgoing calls. 1 2 3 4 1 2 To enable or disable fixed dialling From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialling numbers. Tap Activate fixed dialling or Deactivate fixed dialling. Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.
1 2 3 To have a private conversation with a conference call participant During an ongoing conference call, tap {0} participants. Tap the telephone number of the participant with whom you want to talk privately. To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap . 2 To release a participant from a conference call During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants.
1 2 3 To make an emergency call From your Home screen, tap . Find and Tap Phone. Enter the emergency number and tap . To delete a number, tap . You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls are barred. 1 2 To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked From the lock screen, tap Emergency call. Enter the emergency number and tap .
Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. Find out more about choosing a transfer method at www.sonymobile.com/support. Transferring contacts using a computer Contacts Setup is an application within PC Companion and within Sony™ Bridge for Mac that helps you to collect the contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. Contacts Setup supports several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downwards. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification. Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts.
1 2 3 4 To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have synchronised your contacts with a synchronisation account, that account appears in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account. When you are finished, tap OK. Adding and editing contacts 1 2 3 4 5 To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap .
1 2 3 4 To edit contact information about yourself From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap . Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap Done. 1 2 3 4 To create a new contact from a text message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap > Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Done.
happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries by mistake, you can separate them again later. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 To link contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact. Press , then tap Link contact. Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact, then tap OK to confirm.
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and messaging settings on page 26.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 To reply to a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap Send. . To forward a message From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message that you want to forward. Touch and hold the message that you want to forward, then tap Forward message. Tap , then tap Add recipient and select a contact from the Contacts list.
Calling from a message 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To call a message sender From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap a conversation. Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the recipient name or number from the list that appears. If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number that you want to call. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap . To save a sender's number as a contact From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap > Save.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 • To start a chat From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Hangouts. Tap , then enter a contact name, email address, phone number or circle name and select the relevant entry from the suggested list. To start an instant messaging session, tap . To start a video call, tap . To reply to a chat message or join a video call When someone contacts you on Hangouts, or appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message or video call and begin to chat.
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. 1 2 3 To set up an email account From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 3 Options 4 Search for email messages 5 View folders 6 Download new email messages 7 Write a new email message To download new email messages From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap select the account that you want to check. To download new messages, tap . at the top of the screen and To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To save a sender's email address to your contacts From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Find and tap a message in your email inbox. Tap the name of the sender, then tap OK. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information, if desired, then tap Done. Email preview pane A preview pane is available for viewing and reading your email messages in landscape orientation.
1 2 To view all folders for one email account From your Home screen, tap . Then find and tap Email. Tap at the top of the screen and select the account you want to check, then tap again and select Show all folders to view all the folders in this account. 1 2 3 To delete an email message From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. In your email inbox, find and tap the message that you want to delete, then tap . Tap Delete.
• 1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and recent folders 2 List of email messages 3 Options 4 Download new email messages 5 View all folders 6 Search for email messages 7 Write a new email message To learn more about Gmail™ When the Gmail application is open, tap , then tap Help. 59 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Socialife™ Using the Socialife™ application Use the Socialife™ application from Sony to get your favourite news, videos and social networking feeds in one place. The Socialife™ home screen gives a clear overview of friends’ Facebook and Twitter™ activity, plus news feeds that you have subscribed to. It colour-codes and sizes articles for easy reading, adding photos and cropping images of your friends’ faces to illustrate each story. The Socialife™ application is not available in all markets.
Music Transferring music to your device There are different ways to get music from a computer to your device: • • • Connect the device and computer using a USB cable and drag and drop music files directly into the file manager application on the computer. See Connecting your device to a computer on page 95. If the computer is a PC, you can use the Media Go™ application from Sony and organise your music files, create playlists, subscribe to podcasts, and more.
1 2 3 4 To play a song From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap . Select a music category, for example, under Artists, Albums or Songs, then browse to the song that you want to open. Tap a song to play it. You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Please verify that you have necessary rights in material that you intend to share.
8 Open the "WALKMAN" music player Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply. 1 2 1 2 3 To display the WALKMAN home screen From the Home screen, tap > . If the WALKMAN home screen is not displayed, tap . To add a shortcut to a song From the WALKMAN home screen, browse to the song for which you want to create a shortcut. Touch and hold the song title. Tap Add as shortcut.
1 2 3 4 To create your own playlists Open the WALKMAN home screen. To add an artist, album or a song to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or song. In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist. Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK. You can also tap the album art and then tap 1 2 3 4 to create a new playlist. To add songs to a playlist Open the WALKMAN home screen.
1 2 3 To manage music from your friends Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Friends' music > Recent. Tap an item to open it, then work on it as desired. Tap to show that you "Like" the song on Facebook™. If desired, add a comment in the comments field. 1 2 To view your shared music Open the WALKMAN home screen, then tap Friends' music > My shares. Scroll to an item that you want to open, then tap it. All comments about the item, if any, are displayed.
1 View TrackID options 2 View current music charts 3 View the search result history 4 Record and identify music The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. 1 2 3 To identify music using TrackID™ technology From your Home screen, tap Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device towards the music source. Tap .
Music Unlimited online service Music Unlimited is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs over a mobile network or Wi-Fi® connection. You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists and music using a PC that runs the Windows® operating system. Go to www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more information. Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every market.
FM radio Listening to the radio The FM radio in your device 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 your device 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 speaker, if desired.
1 2 To switch the radio sound to the speaker When the radio is open, press . Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. 1 2 3 To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then select TrackID™. A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks.
Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Zoom in or out 2 Main camera screen 3 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 4 View photos and videos 5 Take photos or record video clips 6 Go back a step or exit the camera 7 Capturing mode settings icon 8 Camera settings icon and shortcut icons 9 Front camera To take a photo from the lock screen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
1 2 3 4 5 To record a video using the camera key Activate the camera. Tap , and select . If the video camera is not selected, tap . To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. 1 2 3 4 To record a video by tapping the screen Activate the camera. Point the camera towards the subject. Tap to start recording. Tap to stop recording. This function is only available in Superior auto capturing mode.
1 2 3 To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically. If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually. Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos when you take them.
AR effect You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos and make them more fun. This setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos as you take them. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder. Timeshift burst The camera takes a burst of 61 photos in a window of two seconds – one second before and after you press the camera key. So you can go back and find the perfect image. 1 2 3 4 5 To take a photo using Timeshift burst Activate the camera.
Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. White balance This function adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. The white balance setting icon is available on the camera screen. Auto Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.
2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Self-timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. On (10 s.
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. 400 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. 800 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600. 3200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture. Centre Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image.
The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash. Fill flash Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark shadows. Red-eye reduction Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo. Off The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the self-timer to avoid blurred photos.
Focus mode The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp. Single auto focus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Face detection The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face.
Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Pictures tab in the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 To watch a slideshow of your photos with music When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow. Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap . The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music data to play a slideshow. To pause playing, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap . To play a video Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album.
1 2 3 To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, tap , then tap Select items. Tap the items that you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue frame. Use the tools in the toolbars to work with your selected items. To activate selection mode, you can also touch and hold an item until its frame turns blue. Then you can tap other items to select them.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To apply special effects to a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. Tap , then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. To improve a photo using advanced settings When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor > Just once. Tap , then select an option.
6 View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage 7 View your photos in globe mode 8 View your photos on a map 9 View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card 10 View all photos with faces The PlayMemories online service is not available in all countries or regions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 • To view photos from online services in Album From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album > My albums. Tap the desired online service. Tap Connect.
1 Search a location on the map. 2 View menu options. 3 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. 4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. 5 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen. If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, .
Videos Watching videos in the Movies application Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. 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 devices that are connected to the same network. Videos taken with your device's camera are displayed in the Album application, not in the Movies application.
1 2 To play a video in full screen mode When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap . You can only switch to full screen mode if the video is not playing in full screen mode already. To play the video in its original size, tap . To play a video on an external device 1 2 3 When the video is playing, tap the screen to display all the controls. Tap > Throw. Select an external device on which to play the video.
Managing video content 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To get movie information manually Make sure that your device has an active data connection. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies. Tap All in the My Collection tab to browse to the thumbnail of a file that you want to get information about. Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video, then tap Search for info. If prompted, allow your device to download video details using your mobile data connection.
Connectivity Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same WiFi® network in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified™ devices on your device.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap , then tap Media server. To turn on the Share content function, drag the slider. appears in the status bar. Your device can now work as a media server. Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. A notification appears in the status bar of your device.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album. Browse to and open the file that you want to view. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap and select a DMR device to share your content with. The selected files start playing in chronological order on the device that you select.
NFC detection area The location of the NFC detection area is not the same on all devices. When sharing data with another device using NFC, refer to the User guide of the other device for more information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To share a contact with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to share.
1 2 3 4 5 6 To share a photo or video with another device using NFC Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Album. Tap the photo or video that you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas touch each other. When the devices connect, they vibrate and play a short sound.
1 2 3 4 To turn on the Bluetooth® function and make your device visible Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . Tap the on-off switch beside Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth® function. Tap Bluetooth. Your device and a list of available Bluetooth® devices appear. Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Bluetooth® devices. 1 2 3 4 To adjust your device's visibility time to other Bluetooth® devices Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . Find and tap Bluetooth.
To connect your device to another Bluetooth® device 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 If you are connecting to a Bluetooth® device that requires you to first pair your device before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your device with that device. Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . Find and tap Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth® device to which you want to connect your device. To unpair a Bluetooth® device Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . Find and tap Bluetooth.
Connecting your device to a computer Connect your device to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and other types of files. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth® wireless technology. When you connect your device to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted to install software on the computer, for example, the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application on an Apple® Mac® computer.
the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your device. In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports Media transfer, for example, a computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® 7. 1 2 3 4 To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled by default. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
1 2 3 4 1 2 To install PC Companion on a PC Make sure the Install software checkbox under Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > USB Connectivity is marked. Connect your device to a PC using a USB cable. Device: Tap Install. Computer: The PC Companion installer starts automatically after a few seconds. Follow the on-screen instructions to install PC Companion. To start PC Companion Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
To transfer content using Sony™ Bridge for Mac 1 2 3 Using a USB cable, connect your device to an Apple® Mac® computer. Computer: Open the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, The Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device. Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the Apple® Mac® computer. Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable Connect your device to a TV set and start viewing content saved in your device on a larger screen.
1 2 3 4 To mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen TV: Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. Your device: Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . Find and tap Xperia™ Connectivity > Screen mirroring. Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select a device. When using screen mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To create a Smart Connect event Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. On the Events tab, tap . Give the event a name, then tap Create. Under When, add either an accessory or a time interval, or both. Under Do this, add what you want to happen in your device. Under At the end, add what you want to happen when you disconnect the accessory or when the time interval comes to an end.
Synchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your device You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronising your device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date. You can synchronise data automatically by activating the auto-sync function.
setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar and Contacts applications. 8 To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts for synchronisation From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Add account > Exchange ActiveSync. Enter your corporate email address and password. Tap Next. Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure occurs, contact your corporate network administrator for more information, then enter the domain and server details for your account manually.
1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook. Select the account that you want to remove. Press , then tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. 103 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Maps and locations Location services and sources Use your device to find out where you are. There are two methods, or sources: GPS satellites and wireless networks. Enable the wireless networks option (Wi-Fi and mobile networks) 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 satellites option.
Google Maps™ Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination. Before taking trips, you can download and save maps to your memory card to avoid high roaming costs. The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Internet connection. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device. Contact your network operator for more information.
1 2 To start the Navigation application From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Navigation. 106 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar About the calendar Your device has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your device calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® on page 101. 1 2 To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. Tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu, then select an option.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To set a new alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap . Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. Tap Set. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done.
1 2 3 4 5 To activate the vibrate function for an alarm From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. Tap Done. The vibrate feature is enabled by default when you create a new alarm. 1 2 3 4 To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Alarm & clock, then tap to select an alarm. Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. Tap Done.
Locking and protecting your device IMEI number Every device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your device is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country. 1 2 3 To view your IMEI number in the device From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status. Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony customer support for more information. 1 2 3 4 To set up the Face Unlock feature From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your device to capture your face. After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To create a screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN. Enter a numeric PIN. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. Tap Continue. Re-enter and confirm your PIN. If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. Tap OK. 1 2 3 To disable the screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Enter your PIN, then tap Continue. Tap Swipe.
Support and maintenance Updating your device Update your device to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your device 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, you can use either a mobile network or a Wi-Fi® network connection.
1 2 1 2 3 4 To launch the download of PC Companion using your device Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable. When prompted, follow the instructions in your device to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer. 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 device to the computer using a USB cable. Computer: Launch the PC Companion application.
Safely removing the memory card You can safely remove the memory card from your device any time when the device is turned off. If you want to remove the memory card when your device is on, you must first unmount the memory card before you physically remove it from the device. This can prevent damaging the memory card or losing data stored on the memory card. 1 2 To unmount the memory card From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.
Preparing to use the Backup and restore application Before backing up your content, you can select the backup destination and the types of data that you want to back up. 1 2 3 4 5 To select the backup destination From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Back up & restore. Tap Back up. Tap the bar under Where to store data. Select the destination to which you want to back up your content. 1 2 3 4 To select the data types to back up From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Back up & restore. Tap Back up.
Resetting and restarting You can reset your device to its original factory settings, with or without deleting all of your personal data. This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly. You can also force your device to shut down in situations where it hangs or won't restart normally. When you restart a device after forcing it to shut down, no settings or personal data get deleted. Before you perform a reset, make sure to back up any important data saved on your device.
• • • • • • • • • • • Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks. This setting does not prevent your device from transmitting data over other wireless networks. Turn off Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® connections when you don't need these features. You can turn them on and off more easily from the Notification panel by dragging down the status bar.
device locked. If you rarely lock the screen, you may not see much improvement in battery performance. When you use your device for the first time, the estimated standby time may not be accurate since there is no previous usage history to estimate from. 1 2 To view the estimated standby time From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Power management. Using Low battery mode You can activate the Low battery mode feature to save power when the battery level is low.
Hearing Aid Compatibility Rating This model handset was designed to comply with the requirements set forth in Section 20.19 of the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) rules governing hearing aid compatibility (HAC), for the reduction of RF interference. The Microphone (M) rating is defined and labeled on the handset box. Devices meeting HAC compliance must have a minimum M3 or above as defined by the FCC in accordance with the latest ANSI Standard C63.19.
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Important information Important information leaflet Before you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet provided in the Setup guide in your device or in the box. 1 2 To access the setup guide manually From the Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Setup guide. Limitations to services and features 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.
device, for example, underneath one of the covers, your warranty will be void. Never submerge your device in salt water or let the micro USB port, the micro SIM slot, the memory card slot or the headset jack come in contact with salt water. Also, never expose the device to any liquid chemicals, or to moist environments with extreme high or low temperatures.
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