User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Getting started
- Learning the basics
- Downloading applications
- Internet and networks
- Synchronizing data on your device
- Basic settings
- Typing text
- Calling
- Contacts
- Messaging and chat
- Music
- FM radio
- Camera
- Photos and videos in Album
- Videos
- Connectivity
- Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable
- Mirroring the screen of another Xperia™ device wirelessly on your device
- Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
- Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices
- Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™3 wireless controller
- NFC
- Bluetooth® wireless technology
- One-touch Setup
- Smart apps and features that save you time
- Travel and maps
- Calendar and alarm clock
- Support and maintenance
- Support for your device
- Computer tools
- Updating your device
- Finding a lost device
- IMEI number
- Battery and power management
- Memory and storage
- Managing files using a computer
- Restarting and resetting
- Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
- Recycling your device
- Limitations to services and features
- Legal information
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.
To browse with Google Chrome™
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap .
3 If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a
Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
4 Enter a search term or web address in the search and address field, then tap
Go on the keyboard.
Internet and messaging settings
To send multimedia messages or access the Internet when there is no available Wi-
Fi® network, you must have a working cellular data connection with the correct
Internet and messaging settings. Here are some tips:
• For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come pre-
installed on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send multimedia
messages right away.
• In some cases you get the option to download Internet and messaging settings the
first time you turn on your device when a SIM card is inserted. It is also possible to
download these settings later from the Settings menu.
• You can manually add, change, or delete Internet and messaging settings on your
device any time. Contact your service provider for detailed information.
Sometimes you need to wait a bit to have a working cellular data connection, especially when
the signal strength is weak and unstable. To increase the signal strength from your cellular
network, move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window.
To download Internet and messaging settings
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Internet settings.
3 Tap Accept. appears in the status bar once the settings have been
downloaded successfully.
If the settings cannot be downloaded to your device, check the signal strength of your mobile
network. Move to an open location free from obstructions or get close to a window and then
try again.
To add Internet settings manually
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Tap Access Point Names > .
4 Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create.
5 Tap APN and enter the access point name.
6 Enter all other information required by your network operator.
7 When you're done, tap , then tap Save.
To view the current Access Point Name (APN)
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.
3 Tap Access Point Names.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a
marked button .
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