User guide Xperia™ J ST26i/ST26a
Contents Important information..................................................................6 Android™ – what and why?.........................................................7 Applications.......................................................................................7 Getting started..............................................................................8 Assembly...........................................................................................8 Turning the phone on and off ....
Sharing your contacts......................................................................46 Backing up contacts........................................................................47 Messaging...................................................................................48 Using text and multimedia messaging.............................................48 Text and multimedia message options............................................49 Email.........................................................
Copying media files to your memory card ......................................76 Using the music player ...................................................................76 Identifying music using TrackID technology...........................81 Using TrackID™ technology results................................................81 Using the FM radio.....................................................................83 FM radio overview.........................................................................
Setting a screen lock.....................................................................113 Updating your phone...............................................................116 Updating your phone wirelessly.....................................................116 Updating your phone using a USB cable connection....................116 Phone settings overview.........................................................118 Status and notification icons overview..................................
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 • Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening on the side of the phone, between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly. Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone. To remove the battery 1 2 Remove the battery cover. Place the tip of your finger into the opening on the bottom side of the battery and lift up the battery.
1 2 Turn off your phone. Remove the battery cover, then insert the memory card and the SIM card into the relevant slots. A memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. To remove the SIM card 1 2 3 Turn off your phone. Remove the battery cover. Place the tip of your finger on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot. 9 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To remove the memory card 1 2 Turn off your phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. Remove the battery cover, then draw the memory card outwards to remove it. To attach the battery cover 1 2 Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens hole in the cover fits over the camera lens. Press down firmly on all edges of the battery cover to make sure it gets attached tightly.
1 2 3 4 5 Press and hold down the power key on the right side of the phone until the phone vibrates. to activate the screen. If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to the right across the screen. To unlock the screen, drag Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK. Wait a while for the phone to start. Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later from the Settings menu.
Google™ account Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android phone. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™ application in your phone, to chat with friends using Google Talk™, to synchronise your phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games, music, movies and books from Google Play™.
Getting to know your phone Phone overview 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 13 8 12 11 10 9 14 15 16 17 20 18 19 13 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1. Proximity sensor 1 11. Notification light for social networking services 2. Proximity sensor 2 12. Back key 3. Notification LED light 13. Touchscreen 4. Front camera lens 14. Camera lens 5. Ear speaker 15. Camera LED light 6. Power key 16. Headset connector 7. Volume/Zoom key 17. Connector for charger/USB cable 8. Microphone 18. Speaker 9. Menu key 19. Strap hole 10. Home key 20.
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 up. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the LED lights up after you connect the phone charger cable to a power source.
• • • • • • • • • • 1 2 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. To add a shortcut to the Home screen 1 2 3 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 • to open your Home screen. Press Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location.
The notification light also illuminates when you activate your screen. It then fades out after a few seconds to save power. Its colour varies depending on the theme you are using. The notification light for social networking services, however, stays blue even if you select a different theme colour. 1 2 3 4 To turn on the notification light for incoming Facebook™ notifications From your Home screen, tap . Tap Facebook™. Log in to Facebook™, if required. Tap > Settings. Mark the Phone LED checkbox.
Opening and closing applications • To open an application From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application. To close an application • Press . Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can continue where you left off. Recently used applications window You can view and access recently used applications from this window.
Status and notifications The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your phone. To the left you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For example, new message and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signal strength, battery status, and other information. A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications. For example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call.
• To open a running application from the Notification panel Tap the icon for the running application to open it. • To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel Tap . • To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. • 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 your Home screen, tap .
7 Delete a character before the cursor. All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone. • To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field. To hide the on-screen keyboard • When the on-screen keyboard is open, press • To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation When you enter text, turn the phone sideways. .
Application bar 1 1 Close the application bar 2 Select all text 3 Cut text 4 Copy text 5 Paste text 2 3 4 5 only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard. 1 2 To edit text in landscape orientation When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until Edit... appears. Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit... and select an option. To paste text from the clipboard, you can also hold the text field until Paste appears, then tap Paste.
8 Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone. To open the Phonepad for the first time • Tap a text entry field, then tap or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language. Tap Portrait keyboard and select an option. Once you’ve made the setting, you can simply activate the Phonepad by tapping a text entry field.
Text input settings When entering text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, you can access a text input settings menu that helps you set options for text prediction. For example, you can decide how you want the phone to present word alternatives and correct words as you type, or enable the text input application to remember new words you write. 1 2 3 To change the text input settings When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap . touch and hold Tap Text input settings.
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 the 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 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked. Tap Set time.
Screen settings 1 2 3 4 To adjust the screen brightness From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness. Drag the slider to adjust the brightness. Tap OK. The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve battery performance, see Improving battery performance on page 15. 1 2 3 1 2 3 To set the screen to vibrate From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox.
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.
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. Internet and messaging settings To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a 2G/3G mobile data connection and the correct settings.
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 > Access Point Names. 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 to the left across the screen. Drag • 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 4 5 To add a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . . Tap If you have synchronised your contacts with one or more accounts, select the account to which you want to add this contact, or tap Phone contact if you only want to use this contact in your phone. Enter or select the desired information for the contact. When you are finished, tap Done. If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact phone number, you can use the number when you make calls from other countries.
1 2 3 4 To separate linked contacts From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Touch and hold the linked contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact. Tap Unlink contact. Tap OK. Favourites You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application. 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 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 To send a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact whose details you want to send. Press , then tap Send contact > OK. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. 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.
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 1 2 3 4 5 6 To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Press , then tap Delete several. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tap Delete. To save a sender's number to a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. Tap a conversation. Tap the sender's number at the top of the screen. Tap . if you want to create a new contact. Select an existing contact, or tap Edit the contact information and tap Done.
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 set an email account as your default account From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . Press , then tap Settings. Tap the account you want to use as the default account for composing and sending emails. Mark the Default account checkbox. The inbox of the default account appears every time you open the Email application. If you only have one email account, this account is automatically the default account. 1 2 3 4 5 To remove an email account from your phone From your Home screen, tap .
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 appears in the status bar. When someone contacts you on Talk, 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 My calendars. Select the calendars you want to view.
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. , then tap Settings. Press 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, Google™ Chrome™ bookmarks and other Google services you use.
Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly from your phone. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a 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.
1 2 3 4 5 To set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Make sure that synchronisation is turned on so that applications can synchronise data automatically. Tap Add account > Facebook inside Xperia™. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Facebook™ integration account, or sign in if you already have an account.
1 2 3 4 To set a synchronisation interval From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account. Tap Account settings. Tap Sync interval and select an interval option. 1 2 3 4 To remove a SyncML™ account from your phone From your Home screen, tap . Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account. Tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. 65 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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. Wi-Fi® Using Wi-Fi® technology you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone.
Advanced Wi-Fi® settings Before you add a Wi-Fi® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting in your phone. Wi-Fi® network status When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi® networks. You can also enable the phone to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected. 1 2 3 4 5 6 To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.
USB tethering is active Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active Both USB tethering and portable hotspot are 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.
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 network. 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: • • 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 1 2 1 2 3 4 After the web page has loaded, press . Tap Save for offline reading.
To bookmark a web page 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 While you are viewing the web page, press Tap Save to bookmarks. If desired, edit the bookmark. When you're done, tap OK. . To open a bookmark When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search and address bar appear. next to the search and address bar, then tap . The names of any Tap accounts that you have synchronised with Google Chrome™ are displayed.
Managing text and images To find text within a web page 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 When you are viewing a web page, press . Tap Find on page. Enter your search text. Characters that match your search get highlighted on the web page. Tap the up or down arrows to go to the previous or next highlighted item. to close the search bar. Tap 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.
1 2 3 4 To switch between browser windows 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. Scroll up and down to browse a list of all open windows. Tap the window that you want to switch to. Downloading from the web You can download applications and content when you browse the web using the web browser in your phone.
double-tap the screen directly after zooming with your fingers. If auto-fit is disabled, you may need to scroll sideways to read a full sentence. To auto-fit web pages 1 2 When the browser is open, press . Tap Settings > Advanced > Auto-fit pages. Auto-filling text Auto-filling allows you to automatically enter data such as names and addresses on various web forms, so you don’t have to enter the same information repeatedly on different web pages. To create text for auto-filling 1 2 3 4 5 .
Music Get the most out of your music 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 107.
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 3 To share a track When browsing your tracks in the music 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 2 3 To recommend a track on Facebook™ While the track is playing in the music player, tap the album art. Tap to show that you "Like" the track on Facebook™.
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 My Music tab in the Music player to get an overview of all the tracks you've saved to your phone's memory card. In My Music you can manage your albums and playlists, create shortcuts, and arrange music by mood and tempo.
1 2 3 4 To play tracks in random order In the music 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 music player automatically creates Smart playlists on the playlist tab in the music player library. You can also create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your memory card.
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.
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 . 1 To move between favourites, you need to save at least two channels as favourites.
1 2 3 4 5 To share details of music you like on Facebook™ When the FM radio is playing a music track that you want to share, find and tap . Add a comment in the comment field, if desired. Tap Share to send details of the track to Facebook. Tap Cancel to return to the FM radio application. Once you have posted a track to your Facebook account, a confirmation message appears on the FM radio screen. will not appear on the FM radio screen if you are not logged in to Facebook.
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. Use the front camera to take self-portraits. 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 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 • To take a photo by tapping the on-screen button Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag to . . To display all settings, press Tap Capturing method and select On-screen button if it is not already selected. Point the camera towards the subject. Tap the on-screen button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. To take a self-portrait using the front camera Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag to .
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To turn on geotagging Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag to . , then tap Geotagging > On. Press Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks. Check the options you want to select under Location services. After you confirm your settings, press to return to the camera screen. appears on the camera screen, your location is available and your photo If can get geotagged. If not, check your GPS and/or wireless network connection.
Exposure value Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light. This setting is only available in Normal 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 Adjust the exposure to the centre of the image. Average Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. Auto 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. Off The flash is turned off.
See Using location services to find your position on page 110. For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. appears on the camera screen. When the phone is searching Your location is determined when for your position, appears. Off When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo. Capturing method Select the method you use to take photos. On-screen button Take a photo by tapping the on-screen button on the camera screen.
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 to stop recording. Tap 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 .
Night When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality. Beach and snow Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed videos. Sports Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.
Off The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen. 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.
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. To watch a slideshow of your photos 1 2 When you are viewing a photo, press all the photos in an album. Tap a photo to end the slideshow. and tap Slide show to start playing To rotate a photo 1 2 . When you are viewing a photo, press Select Rotate left or Rotate right.
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 Map 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 clips in Movies Use the Movies application to play movies that you’ve copied or downloaded to your phone. Movies also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can share your favourite movies with friends, for example, via Bluetooth™ wireless technology or via online services. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network. Video clips taken with your phone camera are displayed in Album, not in Movies.
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved in your phone on other devices such as, for example, a TV, a PlayStation®3, a computer, or a tablet. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network Alliance and must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your phone in order for content to be shared.
1 2 3 To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices. Press , then tap Media server. Drag the slider to turn off the Share content function. 1 2 3 4 To set access permissions for a pending device From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices. Press , then tap Media server. Select a device from the Pending devices list. Select an access permission level.
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 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 5 To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled by default. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity. Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices. Tap Connect. Make sure your phone's Wi-Fi® function is turned on. 4 To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode From your Home screen, tap .
1 2 3 4 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 Media Go™, drag and drop files between your computer and phone. Media Go™ can also be downloaded from www.sonymobile.com.
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.
Google Maps™ 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 phone. Contact your network operator for more information.
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 3 4 5 To change the SIM card PIN From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock > Change SIM PIN. Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. 3 4 5 To change the SIM card PIN2 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialling numbers > Change PIN2. Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK.
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 To disable the Face Unlock protection From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Draw your backup screen unlock pattern or enter your PIN. Tap Slide. To create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern. Follow the instructions in your phone. You are asked to select a security question that will be used to unlock the phone if you forget your screen unlock pattern.
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. 115 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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 specified period of time.
Developer options Set options for application development. For example, you can show CPU usage on the phone display. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode when USB connections are active. 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. 119 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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 121 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 3G 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 116 for more information. Reset your phone. Be patient while resetting your phone.
My wired headset does not work • • Make sure the wired headset that you are using complies to the CTIA standard. Your phone supports the CTIA standard, and may not be fully compatible with other standards such as OMTP. If you have a wireless headset that is compatible with your phone, try using that instead. 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.
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. 127 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Index A accounts ..................................................................11 Exchange Active Sync® ..................................12 Facebook™ .....................................................12 Google™ .........................................................12 adjusting volume .....................................................77 Airplane mode .........................................................31 alarm ........................................................................
G geotagging of photos .........................................................87 Gmail™ ....................................................................53 Google Latitude™ .................................................111 Google Maps™ .....................................................111 Google Play™ .........................................................55 Google Talk™ ..........................................................54 Google™ account setup .........................................
changing settings ............................................16 deactivating .....................................................16 displaying notifications ....................................17 power saving mode .................................................16 powering off ............................................................10 powering on .............................................................10 presets removing radio channels as ............................84 saving radio channels as .
voicemail .................................................................39 volume adjusting for videos .........................................98 key ...................................................................29 W wallpaper .................................................................21 using a photo as ..............................................97 web browser ............................................................70 managing bookmarks ......................................
