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
To share your data connection using a USB cable
1 Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.
2 Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a
computer.
3 From your Home screen, tap .
4 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
5 Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed in
the status bar once you are connected.
6 To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or
disconnect the USB cable.
You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same
time.
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3 Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4 Enter the Network SSID information.
5 To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password.
6 Tap Save.
7 Tap and mark the Mobile HotSpot checkbox.
8 If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable
Wi-Fi® hotspot is active.
9 To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Mobile HotSpot
checkbox.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
1 From the Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.
3 Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4 Enter the Network SSID for the network.
5 To select a security type, tap the Security field.
6 If required, enter a password.
7 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. For example, you can
view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your
mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid
additional charges.
Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot
guarantee the prevention of additional charges.
To turn cellular data traffic on or off
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
3 Drag the slider beside Mobile data traffic accordingly to turn cellular data traffic
on or off.
When cellular data traffic is turned off, your device can still establish Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®
connections.
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