Sony Mobile XPERIA acro S Smartphone 1266 1567 User Manual

User guide  
Xperia acro S  
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Contacts ......................................................................................42  
About Contacts.................................................................................42  
Transferring contacts to your new device..........................................42  
Contacts screen overview.................................................................44  
Managing your contacts....................................................................44  
Communicating with your contacts...................................................46  
Sharing your contacts.......................................................................46  
Backing up contacts.........................................................................46  
Messaging....................................................................................48  
Using text and multimedia messaging...............................................48  
Text and multimedia message options..............................................49  
Google Talk™ ..................................................................................50  
Email.............................................................................................51  
Getting started with Email.................................................................51  
Using e-mail......................................................................................52  
"WALKMAN" application .............................................................55  
About the "WALKMAN" application...................................................55  
Transferring media files to your device ..............................................55  
Using the "WALKMAN" application ..................................................56  
Visualizer ..........................................................................................57  
Getting more information about a track or artist................................57  
Using My music to organize your tracks ...........................................57  
Managing playlists.............................................................................59  
"WALKMAN" application widget .......................................................60  
Protecting your hearing.....................................................................60  
Music services..............................................................................61  
TrackID™ technology........................................................................61  
Music Unlimited™.............................................................................62  
About the PlayNow™ service............................................................62  
FM radio.......................................................................................63  
About the FM radio...........................................................................63  
Using your favorite radio channels.....................................................64  
Sound settings..................................................................................64  
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™.............................................65  
Camera.........................................................................................66  
About the camera.............................................................................66  
Using the still camera........................................................................66  
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................67  
Using still camera settings.................................................................67  
Using the video camera.....................................................................70  
Album...........................................................................................75  
About Album.....................................................................................75  
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Mobile BRAVIA® Engine...................................................................75  
Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab ..................................75  
Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab .............................76  
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................80  
Viewing online albums.......................................................................81  
Movies..........................................................................................83  
About Movies....................................................................................83  
Using Movies....................................................................................83  
Video Unlimited™........................................................................85  
About Video Unlimited™...................................................................85  
Renting or buying a video..................................................................85  
Watching a video from Video Unlimited™..........................................86  
Web browser................................................................................87  
About the web browser.....................................................................87  
Connectivity.................................................................................88  
Connecting to wireless networks.......................................................88  
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.................................91  
NFC..................................................................................................93  
Bluetooth™ wireless technology.......................................................96  
Connecting your device to a computer..............................................98  
Connecting your phone to a TV set.................................................100  
Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application....................100  
Smart Connect................................................................................101  
Synchronizing data on your device............................................103  
About synchronizing data on your device........................................103  
Synchronizing with Google™..........................................................103  
Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts...........103  
Synchronizing with Facebook™......................................................104  
Maps and locations....................................................................106  
About location services...................................................................106  
Using GPS......................................................................................106  
Google Maps™...............................................................................106  
Using Google Maps™ to get directions...........................................107  
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................108  
Calendar.........................................................................................108  
Alarm clock.....................................................................................108  
Support and maintenance..........................................................111  
Updating your device......................................................................111  
Backup and restore application.......................................................112  
Resetting your device......................................................................113  
Locking and protecting your device.................................................114  
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Finding your device.........................................................................116  
Support application.........................................................................116  
Recycling your device.....................................................................116  
Reference...................................................................................117  
Settings overview............................................................................117  
Status and notification icons overview.............................................118  
Application overview.......................................................................119  
Important information.................................................................121  
Important information leaflet............................................................121  
Limitations to services and features.................................................121  
Water resistance.............................................................................121  
Legal information.............................................................................122  
Index...........................................................................................124  
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Xperia™ acro S User guide  
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Getting started  
Android™ – what and why?  
Your Xperia™ from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android devices can perform  
many of the same functions as a computer and you can customize 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. You can also integrate  
applications on your Android™ device with other applications and with online services  
that you use. For example, you can back up your contacts, access your different email  
accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your appointments, and engage in  
social networking.  
Android™ devices are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available and  
your device supports this new software, you can update your device to get new features  
and the latest improvements.  
Your Android™ device is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the  
provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you  
first start your device. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in  
Android™.  
New software releases may not be compatible with all devices.  
Overview  
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Notification LED  
Connector for charger/USB cable  
Proximity sensor  
Light sensor  
Headset connector  
Ear speaker  
HDMI™ connector  
Front camera lens  
Power key  
10 Volume/Zoom key  
11 Camera key  
12 Menu key  
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13 Main microphone  
14 Home key  
15 Back key  
16 Touchscreen  
17 Speaker  
18 Camera lens  
19 Second microphone  
20 MicroSD™ card slot  
21 SIM card slot  
22 Connector for Charging Dock  
23 Strap hole  
24 Camera LED light  
25 NFC™ detection area  
Assembly  
To insert the SIM card  
Do not insert an incompatible SIM card, for example, a micro SIM card, in the SIM card slot.  
Doing so could permanently damage your SIM card or your device.  
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Insert a fingernail into the gap between the SIM card slot cover and the side of the  
device, then detach the cover.  
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Using a fingernail, pull out the SIM card holder.  
Insert the SIM card on the holder, with the gold-colored contacts facing down.  
Insert the SIM card holder back into the device.  
Re-attach the SIM card slot cover.  
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To insert a memory card  
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Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card slot cover and the side of  
the device, then detach the cover from the slot.  
Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-colored contacts  
facing up.  
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Push the memory card further into the slot until you hear a locking sound.  
Re-attach the memory card slot cover.  
A memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets.  
Turning the device on and off  
To turn on the device  
Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for  
the first time.  
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Press and hold down the power key until 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.  
Wait a while for the device to start.  
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later  
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap  
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To turn off the device  
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Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.  
In the options menu, tap Power off.  
Tap OK.  
It may take a while for the device to shut down.  
To force the device to shut down  
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2
Press and hold down both the volume up key and the power key for 10  
seconds.  
After your device vibrates three times, release the keys. The device turns off  
automatically.  
Screen lock  
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  
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touchscreen when you are not using it. On the lockscreen, you can still take photos and  
play audio tracks.  
To activate the screen  
Briefly press the power key  
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To unlock the screen  
Drag up or drag down.  
To lock the screen manually  
When the screen is active, briefly press the power key  
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Setup guide  
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to explain basic functions and  
help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the device to your  
specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the settings menu.  
To access the setup guide manually  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Setup guide.  
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Accounts and services  
Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when you're  
on the move. For example, you can integrate contacts from your Google™ account into  
your Contacts, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to new online  
services from your device as well as from a computer.  
Google™ account  
Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your  
Android device. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™  
application in your device, chat with friends using Google Talk™, and synchronize the  
calendar application on your device with your Google Calendar™. You also need a  
Google™ account to download applications and games, music, movies, and books from  
Google Play™.  
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account  
Synchronize your device with your corporate Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account.  
This way, you keep your work email, contacts, and calendar events with you at all times.  
Facebook™ account  
Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family, and  
colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your device so that you can  
stay in touch from anywhere.  
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Getting to know your device  
Using the keys  
Back  
Go back to the previous screen  
Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel  
Home  
Go to the Home screen  
Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications  
Menu  
Open a list of options available in the current screen or application  
Battery  
Your device has an embedded battery.  
Charging the battery  
Your battery is partly charged when you buy the device. It may take a few minutes before  
the battery icon  
appears on the screen when you connect the charger cable to a  
power source, such as a USB port or a charger. You can still use your device while it is  
charging. Charging your device over a long period of time, for example, overnight, does  
not damage the battery or the device.  
The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a  
certain time when the charger is connected. This is to extend battery life and may result in the  
charge status showing a level below 100 percent.  
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To charge your device  
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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).  
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Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the  
USB symbol facing up. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts.  
When the battery status LED is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the  
USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outward. Make sure not to bend  
the connector when removing the cable from the device.  
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the LED lights up  
after you connect the charger cable to a power source.  
Battery LED status  
Green  
Red  
The battery is fully charged  
The battery level is low  
Orange  
The battery is charging. The battery level is between low and full  
To check the battery level  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.  
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Improving battery performance  
The following tips can help you improve battery performance:  
Charge your device often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.  
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 GPS, Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® when you don't need these features. You can turn  
them on and off more easily by adding the Quick settings widget to your Home screen.  
You do not need to turn off 3G.  
Use the Extended Standby Mode setting to minimize battery consumption when the  
screen is inactive.  
Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar and  
contacts) to synchronize manually. You can also synchronize automatically, but increase  
the synchronization intervals.  
Check the battery usage menu in your device to see which applications use the most  
power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming  
applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google Play™  
may also consume more power.  
Close and exit applications that you are not using.  
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Lower the screen display brightness level.  
Turn off your device or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no  
network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and  
this consumes power.  
Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less  
battery power than your device's own loudspeakers.  
Keep your device in standby mode whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time  
during which your device is connected to the network and is not being used.  
Disable any live wallpaper.  
To access the battery usage menu  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery.  
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To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen  
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Tap and hold an empty area of your Home screen.  
Tap Widgets > Tools.  
Tap and hold the Mobile data widget, then drag it to an empty area of your Home  
screen.  
To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen  
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Tap and hold an empty area of your Home screen.  
Tap Widgets > Tools.  
Tap and hold the Quick settings widget, then drag it to an empty area of your  
Home screen.  
Reducing battery consumption with Extended Standby Mode  
Use the Extended Standby Mode to make your battery last longer. To save power, your  
Wi-Fi® connection, data traffic and unused applications are paused when your device is  
in standby mode. You can still receive phone calls, and text and multimedia messages.  
Once the screen becomes active again, your phone exits standby mode and all paused  
functions are resumed.  
To activate extended standby mode  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Power management.  
Mark the Extended Standby Mode checkbox, then tap Activate.  
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To deactivate extended standby mode  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Power management, then unmark the Extended  
Standby Mode checkbox.  
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Using the touchscreen  
A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you buy  
it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the  
touchscreen might not function properly.  
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  
touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect your  
subscription and make sure only you can access content on your device.  
The device screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or  
shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to  
drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty  
service.  
To open or highlight an item  
Tap the item.  
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Marking options  
Marked checkbox  
Unmarked checkbox  
Switched on  
Switched off  
To mark or unmark options  
Tap the relevant checkbox or the switch beside the option name.  
Zooming  
The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.  
To zoom  
Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or  
spread them apart (to zoom in).  
When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers  
are within the zoomable area. If you, for example, want to zoom in on a photo, make sure that  
both fingers are within the photo frame area.  
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.  
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To scroll  
Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen.  
To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go 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 device 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 during voice calls when your ear is close to  
the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating other functions on your  
device when you are engaged in a call.  
Using the lockscreen  
On the lockscreen, you can play tracks, take photos and record videos without unlocking  
the screen.  
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To take a photo from the lockscreen  
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To activate the screen, briefly press the power key  
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To activate the camera controls, drag  
Tap  
to the left across the screen.  
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To play an audio track from the lockscreen  
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To activate the screen, briefly press the power key  
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To display the music player controls, drag to the right across the screen.  
Tap  
.
To pause an audio track from the lockscreen  
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2
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key  
.
When the music player controls appear, tap  
.
To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen  
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To activate the screen, briefly press the power key  
When the music player controls appear, tap or  
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Home screen  
The Home screen is your gateway to the main features on your device. You can  
customize your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper, and  
other items.  
The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick  
left or right to view content in all of the Home screen's panes.  
shows which part of  
the Home screen you are in. You can set a pane as the main Home screen pane, and  
add, or delete panes.  
The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access.  
To go to the Home screen  
Press  
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To browse the Home screen  
Flick right or left.  
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To set a pane as the main Home screen pane  
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2
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.  
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home  
screen pane, then tap  
.
To add a pane to your Home screen  
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2
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.  
Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap  
.
To delete a pane from your Home screen  
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Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.  
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap  
.
Widgets  
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For  
example, the “WALKMAN” widget allows you to start playing music directly.  
Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrink  
them to save space on your Home screen.  
To add a widget to the Home screen  
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2
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,  
then tap Widgets.  
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.  
To resize a widget  
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Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release  
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then a  
highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.  
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Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.  
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.  
Rearranging your Home screen  
Customize the appearance of your Home screen and change the features you can  
access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders, and  
add shortcuts and widgets.  
Customization options  
When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following  
customization options appear:  
Add widgets to your Home screen.  
Add applications and shortcuts.  
Set a wallpaper for your Home screen.  
Set a background theme.  
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To view customization options from the Home screen  
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and  
customization options appear at the bottom of the screen.  
To add a shortcut to your Home screen  
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3
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.  
Tap Apps > Shortcuts.  
Select a shortcut.  
You can add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and  
holding the application.  
To move an item on the Home screen  
Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the  
item to the new location.  
To delete an item from the Home screen  
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the  
item to  
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To create a folder on the Home screen  
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2
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device  
vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.  
Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.  
To add items to a folder on the Home screen  
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the  
item to the folder.  
To rename a folder on the Home screen  
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3
Tap the folder to open it.  
Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.  
Enter the new folder name and tap Done.  
Changing the background of your Home screen  
Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.  
To change your Home screen wallpaper  
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2
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.  
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.  
To set a theme for your Home screen  
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2
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.  
Accessing and using applications  
Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen.  
Application screen  
The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the  
applications that come pre-installed on your device, as well as the applications you  
download.  
The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left  
and right to view all content.  
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To open the Application screen  
From your Home screen, tap  
.
To browse the Application screen  
From the Application screen, flick right or left.  
To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen  
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2
From your Home screen, tap  
Touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates, then drag the icon to  
the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.  
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Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your  
finger.  
To share an application from your Application screen  
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2
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Tap  
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, then tap Share. All applications which can be shared are indicated by  
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Tap the application that you want to share, then select an option and confirm, if  
necessary. A link to a download of the application is sent to the people you have  
selected.  
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. Remember that some applications may cause data  
connection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networking  
services.  
Recently used applications window  
You can switch between recently used applications from this window. You can also open  
small apps.  
To open the recently used applications window  
Press and hold  
.
Using small apps  
From the recently used applications window, you can get quick access to several small  
apps at any time using the small apps bar. A small app only takes up a small area of your  
screen. So you can interact with a small app and another application at the same time  
on the same screen.  
To open the small apps bar  
Press and hold . The small apps bar appears at the bottom of the screen.  
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To open a small app  
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To make the small apps bar appear, press and hold  
Tap the small app that you want to open. A small app window appears.  
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To close a small app  
Tap on the small app window.  
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 minimize 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 your small apps  
1
2
To make the small apps bar appear, press and hold  
Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position in the small apps  
bar.  
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To remove a small app from the small apps bar  
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2
To make the small apps bar appear, press and hold  
Touch and hold a small app icon and drag it away from the small apps bar.  
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To restore a previously removed small app  
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2
3
To make the small apps bar appear, press and hold  
Tap > Installed small apps.  
Select the small app that you want to restore.  
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To download a small app  
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3
To make the small apps bar appear, press  
Tap , then tap  
Find a small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to  
complete the installation.  
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Application menu  
You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will look  
different depending on which application you are using.  
To open a menu in an application  
While using the application, press  
.
A menu is not available in all applications.  
Rearranging your Application screen  
Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences.  
To arrange applications on the Application screen  
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2
From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.  
Tap the drop-down list on the top left of the screen and select an option.  
To move an application on the Application screen  
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2
Open the Application screen.  
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the  
item to the new location.  
You can only move your applications when Own order is selected.  
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To uninstall an application from the Application screen  
From your Home screen, tap  
Tap , then tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by  
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Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.  
Status and notifications  
The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your device. 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.  
The status bar allows you to adjust basic settings on your device, for example, Wi-Fi®,  
Bluetooth™, data traffic, and sound. You can also open the settings menu from the  
Notification panel to change other settings.  
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. The  
notification light may not work when the battery level is low.  
Checking notifications and ongoing activities  
You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more  
information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a  
calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such  
as the music player.  
To open the Notification panel  
Drag the status bar downwards.  
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To close the Notification panel  
Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward.  
To open a running application from the Notification panel  
Tap the icon for the running application to open it.  
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel  
Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.  
To clear the Notification panel  
From the Notification panel, tap Clear.  
Setting your device from the Notification panel  
You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic device  
settings. For example, you can turn on Wi-Fi®.  
To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel  
1
2
Drag the status bar downward.  
Tap  
.
To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel  
1
2
Drag the status bar downwards.  
Tap  
.
To control the Bluetooth™ function from the Notification panel  
1
2
Drag the status bar downwards.  
Tap .  
To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel  
1
2
Drag the status bar downwards.  
Tap  
.
To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel  
1
2
Drag the status bar downward.  
Tap  
.
Settings menu  
View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu.  
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To access your device settings  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings.  
.
You can also drag the status bar downward on the Home screen and tap to access your  
device settings.  
Typing text  
You can select from a number of keyboards and input methods to type text containing  
letters, numbers and other characters.  
On-screen keyboard  
Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some  
applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically. You can also open this  
keyboard by touching a text field.  
Using the on-screen keyboard  
1
Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access  
extra characters in the language.  
2
3
4
5
6
7
Close the on-screen keyboard view. Note that this icon does not appear in portrait mode.  
Display numbers and symbols.  
Personalize your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized.  
Enter a space.  
Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.  
Delete a character before the cursor.  
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual  
device.  
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 personalise the on-screen keyboard  
1
2
Open the on-screen keyboard, then tap  
Follow the instructions to personalise your on-screen keyboard, for example, mark  
the Smiley key checkbox.  
.
If you don't mark the Smiley key checkbox when you personalise the on-screen keyboard, the  
smiley icon will not appear.  
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To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation  
When you enter text, turn the device sideways.  
For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the  
application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic.  
To enter text using the on-screen keyboard  
To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.  
To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a  
list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch  
and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on  
the keyboard, drag to and select "é".  
To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters  
Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa.  
To turn on the caps lock  
Before you type a word, touch and hold or until appears.  
To enter numbers or symbols  
When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. Tap  
to view more options.  
To enter common punctuation marks  
1
2
When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.  
Select a punctuation mark from the candidate bar. The selected mark is inserted  
before the space.  
To quickly enter a full stop, tap the space bar twice when you finish entering a word.  
To delete characters  
Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete, then tap  
.
To enter a carriage return  
When you enter text, tap  
to enter a carriage return.  
To select text  
1
2
Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by  
tabs on both sides.  
Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text.  
To edit text in landscape orientation  
1
2
Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text.  
Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit and select an option.  
To edit text in portrait orientation  
1
2
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.  
Application bar  
1
Close the application bar  
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3
4
5
Select all text  
Cut text  
Copy text  
Paste text  
only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard.  
Using the Gesture input function to write words  
You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard.  
Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen keyboard.  
To enter text using the Gesture input function  
1
2
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to  
letter to trace the word you want to write.  
Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word. A word is suggested  
based on the letters you have traced. If necessary, select the correct word in the  
candidate bar.  
3
4
To view more options, scroll right or left in the word candidate bar. If you cannot  
find the desired word, tap  
once to delete the entire word. Then try again to  
trace the word using the Gesture input function, or tap each letter to enter the  
word.  
If the Space between gestures setting is activated, trace the next word that you  
want to enter. If not, tap the space bar and then trace the next word you want to  
enter.  
To enter joined compound words when the Space between gestures setting is activated, you  
may need to slide to enter the first part of the word, then tap each letter to enter the rest of  
the word.  
To change the Gesture input settings  
1
2
3
4
5
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap  
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.  
Tap Text input settings.  
Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox.  
If you want to automatically add a space between gestures without having to tap  
.
the space bar each time, mark the Space between gestures checkbox.  
Phonepad  
The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive  
text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via  
the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.  
Using the Phonepad  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Choose a text input option  
Change the character case and turn on the caps lock  
Display numbers  
Display symbols and smileys  
Enter a space  
Enter a carriage return or confirm text input  
Delete a character before the cursor  
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual  
device.  
To open the Phonepad for the first time  
1
2
3
4
Tap a text entry field, then tap  
.
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.  
Tap Keyboard appearance > Keyboard layout.  
Select the Phonepad.  
The Phonepad can only be used in portrait mode.  
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.  
To enter numbers using the Phonepad  
When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.  
To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad  
1
2
When the Phonepad is open, tap  
Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.  
. A grid with symbols and smileys appears.  
Keyboard and Phonepad settings  
You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as writing  
language and automatic correction.  
To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings  
1
2
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap  
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.  
or  
.
To add a writing language for text input  
1
2
3
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap  
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.  
Tap Languages > Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes. Tap  
OK to confirm.  
or  
.
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, automatic spacing,  
and quick fixes. For example, you can decide how word options are presented and how  
words get corrected as you type. You can also set the text input application to  
remember new words that you write.  
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To change the text input settings  
1
2
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap  
.
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select the relevant  
or  
settings.  
Entering text using voice input  
When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words.  
Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology  
from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.  
To enable voice input  
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap  
or  
.
2
3
4
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.  
Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.  
Press  
to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screen  
keyboard or Phonepad.  
To enter text using voice input  
1
2
Open the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad.  
If is available, tap it. If not, touch and hold the input language key, for example,  
.
3
4
When appears, speak to enter text. When you're finished, tap again. The  
suggested text appears.  
Edit the text manually if necessary.  
Customizing your device  
You can adjust several device settings to suit your own needs. For example, you can  
change the language, add a personal ringtone, or change the screen brightness.  
Adjusting the volume  
You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for  
music and video playback.  
To adjust the ring volume with the volume key  
Press the volume key up or down.  
To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key  
When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.  
Adjusting the sound settings  
You can adjust several sound settings. For example, you can set your device to silent  
mode so that it doesn't ring when you're in a meeting.  
To set your device to vibrate mode  
Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar.  
You can also press and hold down the power key  
to set your device to vibrate mode.  
and then tap  
in the menu that opens  
To set your device to silent mode  
1
2
Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the status  
bar.  
Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar.  
You can also press and hold down the power key  
to set your device to silent mode.  
and then tap  
in the menu that opens  
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To set your device to vibrate and ring mode  
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound.  
1
2
3
.
Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox.  
Time and date  
You can change the time and date on your device.  
To set the date manually  
1
2
3
4
5
6
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 Done.  
To set the time manually  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.  
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.  
Tap Set time.  
Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.  
If applicable, scroll up to change am to pm, or vice versa.  
Tap Done.  
To set the time zone  
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.  
Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.  
Tap Select time zone.  
Select an option.  
Ringtone settings  
To set a ringtone  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.  
Select a ringtone.  
Tap Done.  
.
To enable touch tones  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound.  
Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.  
.
To select the notification sound  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification sound.  
Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.  
Tap Done.  
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Screen settings  
To adjust the screen brightness  
1
2
3
4
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.  
To set the screen to vibrate  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound.  
Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft  
keys and certain applications.  
.
To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.  
Select an option.  
.
To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key  
.
To keep the screen active while your device is charging  
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Developer options.  
1
2
3
.
Mark the Stay awake checkbox.  
Language settings  
You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time.  
To change the language  
1
2
3
4
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.  
Select an option.  
Tap OK.  
.
If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then select  
the text beside  
and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the  
language you want.  
Airplane mode  
In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent  
disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to music,  
watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your memory  
card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated.  
Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.  
To turn on Airplane mode  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More….  
Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.  
.
You can also press and hold down the power key  
menu that opens.  
and then select Airplane mode in the  
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Enhancing the sound output  
You can enhance the sound output that comes from the speakers in your device using  
features such as Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™ technology.  
Using Clear Phase™ technology  
Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality  
coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound.  
To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound.  
Mark the Clear Phase™ checkbox.  
.
The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication  
applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.  
Using xLOUD™ technology  
Use xLOUD™ audio filter technology from Sony to enhance the speaker volume without  
sacrificing quality. Get a more dynamic sound as you listen to your favorite songs.  
To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound.  
Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.  
.
The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. For  
example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.  
Memory  
You can save content to your device's memory card.  
Memory card  
Your device supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for storing content. This  
type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices.  
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.  
Safely removing the memory card  
You can safely remove the memory card from your phone any time when the phone is  
turned off. If you want to remove the memory card when your phone is on, you must first  
unmount the memory card before you physically remove it from the phone. This can  
prevent damaging the memory card or losing data stored on the memory card.  
To unmount the memory card  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.  
.
Formatting the memory card  
You can format the memory card in your device, for example, to free up memory. This  
means that you erase all data on the card.  
All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backups  
of everything you want to save before formatting the memory card. To back up your content,  
you can copy it to your computer. For more information, refer to the chapter Connecting your  
device to a computer on page 98.  
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Using a headset  
Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal  
performance.  
To use a headset  
1
2
3
Connect the headset to your device.  
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 device, 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  
mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to get these  
settings:  
For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come  
preinstalled on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send messages  
right away.  
In some cases, you will get the option to download Internet and messaging settings the  
first time you turn on your device. It is also possible to download these settings later from  
the Settings menu.  
You can manually add and change Internet and network settings on your device at any  
time. Contact your network operator for detailed information about Internet and  
messaging settings.  
To download Internet and messaging settings  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings.  
Tap Accept.  
.
To reset the default Internet settings  
1
2
3
4
From the Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.  
Tap  
.
.
Tap Reset to default.  
Access Point Names (APNs)  
An APN is used to establish data connections between your device and the Internet. The  
APN defines which type of IP address to use, which security methods to invoke, and  
which fixed-end connections to use. Checking the APN is useful when you cannot  
access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive multimedia  
messages.  
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To view the current APN  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.  
Tap Access Point Names.  
.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a  
marked button.  
To add Internet settings manually  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.  
Tap  
.
.
Tap New APN.  
Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create.  
Tap APN and enter the access point name.  
Enter all other information required by your network operator.  
Tap  
, then tap Save.  
Usage info  
For quality purposes, Sony collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your  
device. None of the information gathered includes personal data.  
To allow the sending of usage info  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Usage info settings.  
Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.  
Tap Agree to allow the sending of usage information.  
Controlling data usage  
Keep track of and control the amount of data transferred to and from your device during  
a given period. For example, you can set data usage warnings and limits for your device  
to avoid additional charges. You can also limit the amount of data used by individual  
applications.  
Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot  
guarantee the prevention of additional charges.  
To access data usage settings  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.  
.
To turn data traffic on or off  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.  
To turn data traffic on or off, tap the on-off switch beside Mobile data traffic  
accordingly.  
.
You can also turn data traffic on or off by marking or unmarking the Mobile data traffic  
checkbox under Settings > More… > Mobile networks.  
To set a data usage warning  
1
2
3
4
Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.  
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.  
To set the warning level, drag the lines to the desired values. You receive a  
warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.  
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To set a data usage limit  
1
2
3
4
5
Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.  
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.  
Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.  
To set the data usage limit, drag the lines to the desired values.  
Once your data usage reaches the set limit, data traffic on your device will be turned off  
automatically.  
To control the data usage of individual applications  
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.  
Find and tap the desired application.  
Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.  
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.  
The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data  
usage settings.  
Mobile network settings  
Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on what mobile  
networks are available in different areas. You can also manually set your device to use a  
particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.  
To select a network mode  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.  
Tap Network Mode.  
.
Select a network mode.  
To select another network manually  
1
2
3
4
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.  
Tap Search mode > Manual.  
.
Select a network.  
If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you  
move out of range of the manually selected network.  
To activate automatic network selection  
1
2
3
4
From the Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.  
When a pop-up window appears, tap Search mode.  
Tap Automatic.  
Turning off data traffic  
You can disable all data connections over mobile networks to avoid any unwanted data  
downloads and synchronizations. Contact your network operator if you need detailed  
information about your subscription plan and data traffic charges.  
When data traffic is turned off, you can still use Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth™ connections. You can  
also send and receive multimedia messages.  
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To turn off all data traffic  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.  
Unmark the Mobile data traffic checkbox.  
.
Data roaming  
Some network operators allow mobile data connections via mobile networks when you  
are outside of your home network (roaming). Note that data transmission charges may  
apply. Contact your service provider for more information.  
Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home network without any  
notification, for example, when sending search and synchronization requests. Additional  
charges may apply when such Internet connections are established while you are roaming.  
Consult your network operator for more information.  
To activate data roaming  
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.  
Mark the Data roaming checkbox.  
.
You can’t activate data roaming when data connections have been deactivated.  
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Google Play™  
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 on your device on page 52.  
Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions  
To open Google Play™  
1
2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Play Store.  
.
Downloading from Google Play™  
You can download all kinds of applications from Google Play™, including free  
applications.  
Before you download applications  
Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working  
Internet connection.  
Also, remember that you might incur data traffic charges when you download content to  
your device. Contact your operator for more information.  
To download a free application  
1
2
In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or  
by using the search function.  
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the  
installation.  
To download a paid application  
1
2
In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or  
by using the search function.  
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete your  
purchase.  
To open a downloaded application  
1
2
In Google Play™, press , then tap My Apps.  
Tap the downloaded application.  
You can also access downloaded applications from the Application screen.  
Clearing your application data  
You may sometimes need to clear data for an application. This might happen if, for  
example, the application memory becomes full, or you want to clear high scores for a  
game. You might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messages in  
some applications.  
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To clear all cache for an application  
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings.  
Tap Apps.  
Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache.  
Tap Clear cache.  
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It is not possible to clear the cache for some applications.  
To delete an installed application  
1
2
3
4
5
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 may need to access data, settings, and various functions on your  
device in order to work properly. If so, then they need the relevant permissions from you.  
For example, a navigation application needs permissions to send and receive data traffic,  
and access your location. Some applications might misuse their permissions by stealing  
or deleting data, or by reporting your location. Make sure you only install and give  
permissions to applications you trust.  
To view permissions of an application  
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings.  
Tap Apps.  
Tap the desired application.  
Scroll down to view the relevant details under Permissions.  
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Installing applications not from Google Play™  
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. By  
default, your device is set to block such installations. However, you can change this  
setting and allow installations from unknown sources.  
Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content  
transferred via download or other interface to your device. Similarly, Sony is not responsible  
for any damage or reduced performance of your device attributable to the transfer of third-  
party content. Only use content from reliable sources. Contact the content provider if you have  
any questions or concerns.  
To allow the installation of applications not from Google Play™  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Security.  
Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.  
Tap OK.  
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Calling  
Emergency calls  
Your device 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.  
To make an emergency call  
1
2
3
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 make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked  
1
2
Tap Emergency call.  
Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap  
.
Call handling  
You can make a call by manually dialing 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.  
To dial a phone number  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap  
If the call log appears, tap to enter the dialpad view.  
Enter the phone number and tap  
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To delete a digit entered by mistake, tap  
.
To make a call using smart dial  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Phone.  
Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you  
want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches  
appears.  
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4
Tap the contact you want to call.  
To end a call  
Tap End call.  
To make an international call  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Phone.  
Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.  
Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0), and phone number, then  
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tap Call.  
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To answer a call  
Drag to the right across the screen.  
To decline a call  
Drag to the left across the screen.  
To reject a second call  
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap  
.
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  
.
To mute the microphone during a call  
Tap .  
To activate the screen during a call  
Briefly press  
.
To enter numbers during a call  
1
2
During the call, tap Dialpad. A keypad appears.  
Tap the numbers you want to enter.  
To mute the ringtone for an incoming call  
When you receive the call, press the volume key.  
Recent calls  
In the call log, you can view missed , received , and dialed calls.  
To view your missed calls  
1
2
When you have missed a call,  
downwards.  
Tap Missed call.  
appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar  
To call a number from your call log  
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.  
To call a number directly, tap the number. To edit a number before calling, touch  
and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.  
1
2
3
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You can also call a number by tapping > Call back.  
To add a number from the call log to your contacts  
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.  
Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts.  
Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.  
Edit the contact details and tap Done.  
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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.  
To enter your voicemail number  
1
2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail >Voicemail settings >  
Voicemail number.  
Enter your voicemail number.  
Tap OK.  
.
3
4
To call your voicemail service  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Phone.  
Touch and hold 1.  
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Multiple calls  
If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it  
is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call.  
To activate or deactivate call waiting  
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings.  
To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.  
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To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold  
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap  
.
To make a second call  
1
2
3
During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad.  
Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call.  
The first call is put on hold.  
The same procedure applies to subsequent calls.  
To switch between multiple calls  
To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap  
.
To end the ongoing call and return to the next call on hold  
Tap End call.  
Conference calls  
With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more  
people.  
For details on the number of participants you can add to a conference call, contact your  
network operator.  
To make a conference call  
1
2
During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad.  
Dial the number of the second participant and tap Call. After the second  
participant answers, the first participant is put on hold.  
3
4
Tap  
to add the second participant to the conference call.  
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.  
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To have a private conversation with a conference call participant  
1
2
3
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  
.
To release a participant from a conference call  
1
2
During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of  
participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants.  
Tap  
next to the participant you want to release.  
To end a conference call  
During the conference call, tap End conference call.  
Call settings  
Barring calls  
You can bar all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. When you use call  
barring for the first time, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and then  
a new password to activate the call barring function.  
To bar incoming or outgoing calls  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call blocking.  
Select an option.  
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Enter the password and tap Enable.  
Rejecting a call with a message  
You can reject a call with a predefined message. When you reject a call with such a  
message, the message is automatically sent to the caller and saved on your device.  
Six messages are predefined on your device. You can select from these predefined  
messages, which can also be edited if necessary.  
To reject a call with a predefined message  
Drag Reject with message upward, then select a message.  
To reject a second call with a predefined message  
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Reject with message upward,  
then select a message.  
To edit the message used to reject a call  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Reject call with message.  
Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes.  
When you're done, tap OK.  
Forwarding calls  
You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering  
service.  
To forward calls  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.  
Select an option.  
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Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable.  
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To turn off call forwarding  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.  
Select an option, then tap Disable.  
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Showing or hiding your phone number  
You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you  
call them.  
To show or hide your phone number  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID.  
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Fixed Dialing Numbers  
If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of Fixed  
Dialing Numbers (FDN) to restrict outgoing calls.  
To enable or disable fixed dialing  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers.  
Tap Activate fixed dialing or Deactivate fixed dialing.  
Enter your PIN2 and tap OK.  
To access the list of accepted call recipients  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing  
numbers.  
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Contacts  
About 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 device and synchronize them with contacts saved in  
your Google™ account, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account, or other accounts  
that support synchronization. The Contacts application automatically creates new entries  
and also helps you match data such as email addresses with existing entries.  
Transferring contacts to your new device  
There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. Select a transfer method  
that best suits your situation.  
Transferring contacts using a PC  
You can use a PC to transfer contacts from several device brands, including iPhone,  
Samsung, HTC, and Nokia.  
You need:  
An Internet-connected PC running Windows®  
A USB cable for your old device  
A USB cable for your new Android™ device  
Your old device  
Your new Android™ device  
Using the PC Companion program to transfer contacts  
If you are transferring contacts using a PC, use the PC Companion program. It's free,  
and the installation files are already saved on your new device. PC Companion also  
offers a range of other features, including help to update your device software.  
To install PC Companion  
1
New device: Turn on your new Android™ device and connect it to a PC using a  
USB cable.  
2
3
New device: Tap Install to install PC Companion on the PC.  
Computer: If a popup window appears to notify you about available PC software,  
select Run Startme.exe.  
4
Computer: Click Install to start the installation, then follow the instructions to  
complete the installation.  
To transfer contacts to your new device using PC Companion  
1
2
Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.  
Open the PC Companion program on the PC, then click Contacts Setup and  
follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.  
Transferring contacts using an Apple® Mac® computer  
For detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from  
your old device, go to Transfer your contacts.  
Transferring contacts using synchronization accounts  
Your device works with popular online synchronization accounts such as Google Sync™,  
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®,or Facebook™. If you have synced the contacts in  
your old device or your computer with an online account, you can transfer your contacts  
to your new device using that account. For more detailed information about  
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synchronization, see Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts on  
page 103.  
To synchronize contacts on your device with a synchronization account  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.  
If you have already set up a synchronization account and you want to sync with  
that account, tap the account, then tap , and tap Sync now.  
.
Transferring contacts from a SIM card  
To import contacts from a SIM card  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Press , then tap Import contacts > SIM card.  
If you have set up a synchronization account, you can choose to add the SIM card  
contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use these contacts on  
your device. Select your desired option.  
.
4
To import an individual contact, find and tap the contact. To import all contacts,  
tap Import all.  
Transferring contacts from a memory card  
To import contacts from a memory card  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card.  
If you have set up a synchronization account, you can add the imported memory  
card contacts under that account. Or you can choose to only use the imported  
contacts on your device. Select your desired option.  
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If you have more than one vCard file on the SD card, a list appears showing  
different batches of contacts saved on your device, with the corresponding dates  
for when they were created. Select the batch that you want to import.  
Receiving contacts from other devices  
To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology  
1
Make sure you have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and your device set to  
visible. If not, then you cannot receive data from other devices.  
When you are asked to confirm whether you want to receive the file, tap Accept.  
Drag down the Notification panel and tap the file you received to import the  
contact data.  
2
3
To receive contacts sent using a messaging service  
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.  
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Contacts screen overview  
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2
3
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Shortcut tabs  
Touch a contact to view its details  
Alphabetical index for browsing contacts  
Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu  
Tap to search contacts  
Tap here to create a contact  
Managing your contacts  
You can create, edit, and synchronize your contacts in a few simple steps. You can  
select contacts saved in different accounts and manage how you display them on your  
device.  
If you synchronize your contacts with more than one account, you can join contacts on  
your device to avoid duplicates.  
Some synchronization services, for example, some social networking services, do not allow  
you to edit contact details.  
To view your contacts  
From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Your contacts are listed here.  
To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application  
1
2
3
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  
synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears  
in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account.  
When you are finished, tap OK.  
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To add a contact  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap  
If you have synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts, select the  
account to which you want to add the contact, or tap Local contact if you want  
to keep the contact's information only on your device.  
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4
5
Enter or select the desired information for the contact.  
When you are finished, tap Done.  
To edit a contact  
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap  
Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done.  
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To associate a picture with a contact  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap  
Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture.  
When you have added the picture, tap Done.  
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You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Album application.  
To view your communication with a contact  
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap the contact you want to view.  
To view your communication with the contact for different media, tap or flick  
through the filter items at the bottom of the screen.  
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To delete contacts  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Touch and hold the contact you want to delete. To delete all contacts, press  
then tap Mark several.  
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3
4
Tap the downwards arrow to open the drop down menu, then select Mark all.  
Tap , then tap OK.  
To edit contact information about yourself  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap Myself, then tap  
Enter the new information or make the changes you want.  
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When you are done, tap Done.  
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application  
If you synchronize your contacts with a new account or import contact information in  
other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this  
happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries by  
mistake, you can separate them again later.  
To link contacts  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap the contact 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. The information from the first contact is merged with the second  
contact, and the first contact is no longer displayed in the Contacts list.  
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To separate linked contacts  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap the linked contact you want to edit, then tap  
Tap Unlink contact.  
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Tap OK.  
Favorites  
You can mark contacts as favorites so that you can get quick access to them from the  
Contacts application.  
To mark or unmark a contact as a favorite  
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites.  
Tap  
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To view your favorite contacts  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
.
Tap  
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Groups  
You can assign contacts to groups to get quicker access to them from within the  
Contacts application.  
To assign a contact to a group  
1
2
3
In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.  
Tap , then tap the bar directly under Assign to group.  
Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact, then  
tap Done.  
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Tap Done.  
Communicating with your contacts  
To search for a contact  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap and enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search contacts  
field. All contacts beginning with those letters appear.  
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The quick contact menu  
Tap a contact's thumbnail to view quick communication options for a particular contact.  
Options include calling the contact, sending a text or multimedia message, and starting a  
chat using the Google Talk™ application.  
For an application to appear as an option in the quick contact menu, you may need to set up  
the application in your device and be logged in to the application. For example, you need to  
start the Gmail™ application and enter your login details before you can use Gmail™ from the  
quick contact menu.  
Sharing your contacts  
To send your business card  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap Myself.  
Press , then tap Send contact > OK.  
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Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.  
To send a contact  
1
2
3
4
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.  
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To send several contacts at once  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Press , then tap Mark several.  
Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts.  
Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
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Backing up contacts  
You can use a memory card, a SIM card, or an online synchronization tool such as  
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® to back up contacts.  
To export all contacts to a memory card  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Press , then tap Export contacts > Memory Card.  
Tap OK.  
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To export contacts to a SIM card  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then tap  
.
Press , then tap Export contacts > SIM card.  
Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all  
your contacts.  
4
5
Tap Export.  
Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on your  
SIM card, or select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existing  
contacts on your SIM card.  
When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to  
memory limitations on SIM cards.  
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Messaging  
Using text and multimedia messaging  
You can send and receive text messages from your device 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. If you exceed the character limit, then all your  
single messages are linked together and sent as one message. You are charged for  
each single text message you send. When you view your messages, they appear 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.  
To create and send a message  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap  
Tap , then select the desired recipients from the Contacts list. If the recipient is  
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not listed as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap  
When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.  
Tap Write message and enter your message text.  
If you want to add a media file, tap and select an option.  
To send the message, tap Send.  
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If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged  
with the word Draft:.  
To read a received message  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap the desired conversation.  
If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap  
Download message.  
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You can also open messages from the status bar when  
bar and tap the message.  
appears there. Just drag down the  
To reply to a message  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap the conversation containing the message.  
Enter your reply and tap Send.  
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To forward a message  
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward.  
Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.  
Tap , then select a recipient from the Contacts list. If the recipient is not listed  
1
2
3
4
as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap  
When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.  
Edit the message, if necessary, and tap Send.  
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6
In step 4, you can also tap To and enter the recipient's phone number manually.  
To delete a message  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
.
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.  
Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >  
Delete.  
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To delete conversations  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
.
Tap  
, then tap Delete conversations.  
Mark the checkboxes for the conversations that you want to delete, then tap  
Delete.  
>
To save a sender's number  
1
2
3
4
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.  
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To call a message sender  
1
2
3
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.  
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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 file contained in a message you receive  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap the conversation you want to open.  
If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap  
Download message.  
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Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.  
To star a message  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap the conversation you want to open.  
.
In the message you want to star, tap  
.
To unstar a message, tap  
.
To view starred messages  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap , then tap Starred messages.  
All starred messages appear in a list.  
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To search for messages  
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap , then tap Search.  
Enter your search keywords, then tap the confirm key.  
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2
3
Text and multimedia message options  
To change your message notification settings  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap , then tap Settings.  
To set a notification sound, tap Notification tone and select an option.  
For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.  
.
To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap , then tap Settings.  
Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports.  
.
To view messages saved on the SIM card  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap , then tap Settings > SIM messages.  
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Google Talk™  
The Google Talk™ application lets you chat with your friends using text, voice and video.  
To start Google Talk™  
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2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Talk.  
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To reply to an instant message with Google Talk™  
1
2
When someone contacts you on Google Talk™,  
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message and begin to chat.  
appears in the status bar.  
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Email  
Getting started with Email  
You can handle several email accounts at the same time using the Email application,  
including corporate Microsoft Exchange Active Sync accounts. Emails you receive to  
your Gmail™ account can be accessed on your device from both the Email and the  
Gmail™ applications.  
Using email accounts  
To set up an email account on your device  
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3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.  
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For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for information  
on detailed settings for the email account.  
To set an email account as your default account  
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2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
Press , then tap Settings.  
Select the account you want to use as the default account for composing and  
sending emails.  
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5
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.  
To add an extra email account on your device  
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2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
Tap at the top of the screen, then tap Add account.  
Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. If the settings for the email  
account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually.  
When prompted, enter a name for your email account so that it is easily  
identifiable. The same name shows in the emails you send from this account.  
When you are done, tap Next.  
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To remove an email account from your device  
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2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
Press , then tap Settings.  
Select the account you want to remove.  
Tap Delete account > OK.  
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Gmail™ and other Google™ services  
If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application on your device to  
read, write, and organize email messages. After you set up your Google™ account to  
work on your device, you can also chat to friends using the Google Talk™ application,  
synchronize your calendar application with your Google Calendar™, and download  
applications and games from Google Play™.  
The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries or  
regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.  
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To set up a Google™ account on your device  
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.  
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you  
already have an account.  
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2
3
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You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you  
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts.  
To open the Gmail™ application  
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2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Gmail .  
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Using e-mail  
To create and send an e-mail message  
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2
3
Make sure you have set up an e-mail account.  
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.  
If you are using several e-mail accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select  
the account you want to use.  
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5
Tap , then tap To and start typing the recipient's name or e-mail address, or tap  
and select one or more recipients from your Contacts list.  
Enter the e-mail subject and message text, then tap  
.
To receive email messages  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select  
the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts  
at once, tap Combined view.  
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4
To download new messages, tap  
.
If you have set up a corporate email account, you can set the check frequency to Automatic  
(Push).  
To read your email messages  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select  
the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at  
once, tap Combined view.  
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4
In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want to read.  
To use the email preview pane  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.  
If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to  
check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined view.  
Hold your device horizontally. The email preview pane appears.  
Scroll up or down in the email inbox and tap the email you want to read. The email  
opens in the preview pane. To view more information about the email, tap the  
downward arrow next to the sender's name. In the body text field, pinch two  
fingers together, or spread them apart, to zoom out or in.  
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4
5
6
To view the email in fullscreen format, tap the split bar (located between the email  
list and email body) accordingly. In fullscreen format, use the leftward and  
rightward arrows to read your previous or next message.  
To return to the inbox view, tap the split bar accordingly.  
Before using the preview pane, activate it in the preview pane settings.  
To hide the preview pane, hold your device vertically, or change the preview pane settings.  
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To change email preview pane settings  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.  
Press , then tap Settings.  
Tap General > Preview pane, then select an option.  
To view an email message attachment  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
Find and tap the email message containing the attachment that you want to view.  
Emails with attachments are indicated by  
.
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4
After the email message opens, tap , then tap View.  
To save a sender's email address to your contacts  
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2
3
4
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6
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.  
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To reply to an e-mail message  
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2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
In your e-mail inbox, find and tap the message you want to reply to, then tap  
.
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Tap Reply or Reply all.  
Enter your reply, then tap  
.
To forward an e-mail message  
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2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
In your e-mail inbox, find and tap the message you want to forward, then tap  
Tap Forward.  
Tap To and enter the recipient's e-mail address manually, or tap  
recipient from your contacts.  
.
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to select a  
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Enter your message text, then tap  
.
To delete an email message  
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2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
In your email inbox, find and tap the message you want to delete, then tap  
Tap Yes.  
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To sort your emails  
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2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
If you are using several email accounts, tap at the top of the screen and select  
the account that you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts  
at once, tap Combined view.  
.
4
5
Press , then tap Sort.  
Select a sorting option.  
To search for emails  
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2
3
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5
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.  
Tap at the top of the screen and select the account that you want to search.  
Tap  
.
Enter your search text, then tap Go on your keyboard.  
The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email that you want to  
open.  
To change search options, tap  
and select a different option.  
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To view all folders for one email account  
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2
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.  
To change the inbox check frequency  
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2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Email.  
Press , then tap Settings.  
Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency.  
Tap Inbox check frequency and select an option.  
.
To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.  
Press , then tap Settings.  
Select the EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account for which you want to set an Out  
of Office auto-reply.  
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5
6
Tap Out of office.  
Tap beside Out of office so that changes to  
If needed, mark the Set time range checkbox and set the time range for the auto  
reply.  
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8
Enter your Out of Office message in the body text field.  
Tap OK to confirm.  
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"WALKMAN" application  
About the "WALKMAN" application  
Get the most out of your "WALKMAN" application. Listen to and organize music and  
audio books that you have transferred to your device from a computer, or purchased  
and downloaded from online stores.  
To make content easily available to the "WALKMAN" application, you can use the  
Media Go™ application. Media Go™ helps transfer music content between a computer  
and your device. For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer on  
page 98.  
"WALKMAN" application overview  
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Browse your music  
Search all tracks saved on your device  
Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins on Google Play™  
Album art (if available)  
Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward  
Total time length of the track  
Elapsed time of current track  
Progress indicator – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast-forward or rewind  
Play/Pause button  
10 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind  
Transferring media files to your device  
Before using the "WALKMAN" application, it's a good idea to transfer all your favorite  
media content from a computer to your device, and then play or view this content on  
your device. Media content can include music, photos, and videos. The easiest way to  
transfer files is with a USB cable. After you connect your device and the computer using  
the USB cable, you can use the file manager application on the computer or the Media  
Go™ application to transfer the files.  
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Using the "WALKMAN" application  
To play audio content  
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2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
In My music, select a music category and browse to the track that you want to  
open.  
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3
Tap a track 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.  
To change tracks  
When a track is playing, tap or  
When a track is playing, swipe the album art left or right.  
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To pause a track  
Tap  
.
To fast forward and rewind music  
Touch and hold or  
.
You can also drag the progress indicator marker right or left.  
To adjust the audio volume  
Press the volume key.  
To improve the sound quality using the equalizer  
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2
3
When the "WALKMAN" application is open, press  
Tap Settings > Sound enhancements.  
To adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down. To  
adjust the sound automatically, tap and select a style.  
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To turn on the surround sound feature  
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2
3
When the "WALKMAN" application is open, press  
Tap Settings > Sound enhancements > Settings > Surround sound (VPT).  
Select a setting, then tap OK to confirm.  
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To view the current play queue  
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2
While a track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap  
Tap Play queue.  
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To minimize the "WALKMAN" application  
When the "WALKMAN" application is playing, press  
screen, or press to go to the Home screen. The "WALKMAN" application stays  
to go to the previous  
playing in the background.  
To open the "WALKMAN" application when it is playing in the background  
1
2
While a track is playing in the background, drag the status bar downward to open  
the Notification panel.  
Tap the track title to open the "WALKMAN" application.  
Alternatively, you can press  
and then select the "WALKMAN" application.  
To delete a track  
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2
In My music, browse to the track that you want to delete.  
Touch and hold the track title, then tap Delete.  
You can also delete albums this way.  
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To send a track  
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In My music, when browsing your tracks, touch and hold a track title.  
Tap Send.  
Select an application from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions.  
You can also send albums and playlists in the same way.  
To "Like" a track on Facebook™  
1
2
While the track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap the album art.  
Tap to show that you "Like" the track on Facebook™. If desired, add a  
comment in the comments field.  
3
Tap Share to send the track to Facebook™. If the track is received successfully,  
you will get a confirmation message from Facebook™.  
Visualizer  
The Visualizer adds visual effects to your music tracks as you play them. The effects for  
each track are based on the characteristics of the music. They change, for example, in  
response to changes in the music’s loudness, rhythm, and frequency level. You can also  
change the background theme.  
To turn on the Visualizer  
1
2
In the "WALKMAN" application, press  
Tap Visualizer.  
.
Tap  
to switch to full screen view.  
To change the background theme  
1
2
3
In the "WALKMAN" application, press  
Tap Visualizer.  
.
Press  
> Theme and select a theme.  
Getting more information about a track or artist  
In the "WALKMAN" application, you can get more information about the artist that you  
are listening to by tapping the infinite button  
.
The infinite button also gives you access to related content such as:  
Music videos on YouTube™  
Artist info on Wikipedia  
Lyrics on Google  
Karaoke videos on YouTube™  
Extension searches on the web  
Content from the PlayNow™ service  
The accuracy of search results may vary.  
To get more information about an artist or track  
When a track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap  
.
Using My music to organize your tracks  
Tap the My music tab in the "WALKMAN" application to get an overview of all the tracks  
that are available from your device. In My music, you can manage your albums and  
playlists, create shortcuts, and arrange your music by mood and tempo.  
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Overview of My music  
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2
3
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Go back to the current track  
Picture of the currently playing artist (if available)  
Browse your music by artist  
Categorize your music using SensMe™ channels  
Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited™  
Browse your favorite playlists  
Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services  
Browse all playlists  
Browse audio by track  
10 Browse by album  
To add a shortcut to a track  
1
In My music, tap , , or , then browse to the track for which you want to  
create a shortcut.  
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3
Touch and hold the track title.  
Tap Add as shortcut. The shortcut now appears in the My music main view.  
To rearrange shortcuts  
In My music, touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and your device vibrates,  
then drag the item to a new location.  
To delete a shortcut  
In My music, touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and your device vibrates,  
then drag the item to  
.
You can only delete shortcuts that you create yourself.  
To update your music with the latest information  
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2
In the "WALKMAN" application, tap My music, then press  
Tap Download music info > Start. Your device searches online and downloads  
the latest available album art and track information for your music.  
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The SensMe™ channels application is activated when you download music information.  
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Categorizing your music using SensMe™ channels  
The SensMe™ channels application helps you arrange your music by mood and tempo.  
SensMe™ groups all your tracks into several categories, or channels, so you can select  
music that matches your mood or suits the time of day.  
To enable the SensMe™ channels application  
In My music, press , then tap Download music info.  
This application requires a mobile or Wi-Fi® network connection.  
Using the Friends' music function to share music  
The Friends’ music function collects links to music and music-related content that you  
and your friends have shared using Facebook™.  
To manage music from your friends  
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2
3
In My music, tap Friends' music > Recent.  
Tap an item to open it, then work on it as desired.  
Tap to show that you "Like" the track on Facebook™. If desired, add a  
comment in the comments field.  
To view your shared music  
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2
In My music, tap Friends' music > My shares.  
Scroll to an item you want to open, then tap it. All comments about the item, if  
any, are displayed.  
Playing music in random order  
You can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, a playlist  
you have created yourself, or an album.  
To play tracks in random order  
1
2
In My music, tap and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a playlist.  
Tap the album art, then tap  
to turn on Shuffle mode.  
To turn off shuffle mode  
When tracks are playing in random order, press  
.
Managing playlists  
In My music, you can create your own playlists from the music that is saved on your  
device. In addition, you can install the Media Go™ application on a computer and use it  
to copy playlists from the computer to your device.  
For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer on page 98.  
To create your own playlists  
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2
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In the WALKMAN player, tap the MY MUSIC tab.  
Tap Playlists.  
In the menu that opens, tap Create new playlist.  
Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK.  
Select your music and tap the Save icon at the top right of the screen.  
To add tracks to a playlist  
1
In My music, when browsing your tracks, touch and hold the name of the artist or  
the title of the album or track that you want to add.  
Tap Add to.  
Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the artist, album or track.  
The artist, album or track is added to the playlist.  
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To play your own playlists  
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2
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In My music, tap .  
Under Playlists, tap a playlist.  
Tap a track to play it.  
To remove a track from a playlist  
1
2
In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the track you want to delete.  
Tap Delete from playlist from the list that appears.  
To delete a playlist  
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2
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In My music, then select Playlists.  
Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete.  
Tap Delete.  
Tap Delete again to confirm.  
You cannot delete default playlists.  
"WALKMAN" application widget  
The "WALKMAN" application widget is a miniature application that gives you direct  
access to the "WALKMAN" application from your Home screen. You need to add this  
widget to your Home screen before you can use it.  
To add the "WALKMAN" application widget to your Home screen  
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2
Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Widgets.  
Find and tap WALKMAN.  
Protecting your hearing  
Listening to the "WALKMAN" application or other media players at excessive volume or  
for a prolonged period of time can damage your hearing, even when the volume is at a  
moderate level. To alert you to such risks, a volume level warning appears when the  
volume is too high, and after the "WALKMAN" application is used for over 20 hours.  
To turn off the volume level warning  
When  
appears, tap OK to dismiss the warning.  
Every time you restart your device, the media volume is automatically set to a moderate level.  
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Music services  
TrackID™ technology  
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.  
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.  
To open the TrackID™ application  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap .  
Find and tap TrackID™.  
.
You can also use the TrackID™ widget to open the TrackID™ application.  
To search for track information using TrackID™  
1
2
Open the TrackID™ application, then hold your device towards the music source.  
Tap . If the track is recognized by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on  
the screen.  
To return to the TrackID™ start screen, press  
.
To view TrackID™ charts  
1
Open the TrackID™ application, then tap Charts. The first time you view a chart,  
it is set to your own region.  
2
3
To see charts of the most popular searches in other regions, tap  
Select a country or region.  
> Regions.  
Using TrackID™ technology results  
Track information appears when the TrackID™ application recognizes a track. You can  
select to purchase the track or share it using email, SMS, or a social networking service.  
You can also get more information about the track's artist.  
To buy a track recognized by the TrackID™ application  
1
2
After a track has been recognized by the TrackID™ application, tap Download.  
Follow the instructions on your device to complete your purchase.  
You can also select a track to buy by opening the History or Charts tabs from the TrackID™  
start screen.  
The track purchase feature may not be supported in all countries/ regions, or by all networks  
and/or service providers in all areas.  
To share a track  
1
2
After a track has been recognized by the TrackID™ application, tap Share, then  
select a sharing method.  
Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure.  
You can also select a track to share by opening the History or Charts tabs from the TrackID™  
start screen.  
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To view the artist information for a track  
After a track has been recognized by the TrackID™ application, tap Artist info.  
You can also view the artist information for a track by opening the History or Charts tabs from  
the TrackID™ start screen.  
To delete a track from the track history  
1
2
3
Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History.  
Tap a track title, then tap Delete.  
Tap Yes to confirm.  
Music Unlimited™  
Using Music Unlimited™  
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.  
Music Unlimited™ might not be available in all countries or regions.  
To open Music Unlimited™  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap  
.
.
About the 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. Note  
that payment options for non-free applications may vary per country.  
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 device to download content.  
When you download content to your device, you might be charged for the amount of data  
transferred. Contact your operator for information about data transfer rates in your country.  
To start PlayNow™  
1
2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap  
.
.
Downloading from the PlayNow™ service  
Download a range of content from the PlayNow™ service direct to your device. Choose  
from a variety of applications, games, music, ringtones, and other content. Note that  
payment options for non-free applications may vary per country.  
To download a PlayNow item to your device  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap PlayNow™.  
Find an item you want to download by browsing categories, or by using the  
search function.  
.
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5
Tap the item to view its details.  
Click “Buy now!” to start the purchase process. After your purchase has been  
validated, you can start to download your content.  
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FM radio  
About the FM 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 favorites. 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.  
When you open the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS  
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.  
To start the FM radio  
1
2
3
Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device.  
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap FM radio  
. The available channels appear as you scroll through  
the frequency band.  
When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS  
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.  
To move between radio channels  
Flick your finger up or down along the frequency band.  
To select the radio region  
1
2
3
When the radio is open, press  
Tap Set radio region.  
Select an option.  
.
FM radio overview  
1
2
3
4
Favorites list  
Launch the TrackID™ music recognition application  
Radio on/off button  
Tuned frequency  
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Tuning dial  
Move up the frequency band to search for a channel  
Move down the frequency band to search for a channel  
Save or remove a channel as a favorite  
Using your favorite radio channels  
You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favorites. By using  
favorites you can quickly return to a radio channel.  
To save a channel as a favorite  
1
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a  
favorite.  
2
3
Tap  
.
Enter a name and select a color for the channel, then press Save.  
To remove a channel as a favorite  
1
2
When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove.  
Tap , then tap Delete.  
Making a new search for radio channels  
If you have moved to a new location or the reception has improved in your current  
location, you can start a new scan for radio channels.  
Any favorites you have saved are not affected by a new scan.  
To start a new search for radio channels  
1
2
When the radio is open, press  
Tap Search for channels. The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all  
available channels are displayed.  
.
Sound settings  
Switching the radio sound between devices  
You can listen to the radio through a wired headset or through wired headphones. Once  
either device is connected, you can switch the sound to the speaker, if desired.  
To switch the radio sound to the speaker  
1
2
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.  
Switching between mono and stereo sound mode  
You can listen to your FM radio in either mono or stereo mode. In some situations,  
switching to mono mode can reduce noise and improve sound quality.  
To switch between mono and stereo sound mode  
1
2
3
When the radio is open, press  
Tap Enable stereo sound.  
To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press  
sound.  
.
and tap Force mono  
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Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™  
Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your device's FM  
radio.  
To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™  
1
2
While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap  
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.  
.
3
Press  
to return the FM Radio.  
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.  
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Camera  
About the camera  
The camera in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor, which  
helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. From the  
camera, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends as messages, or  
upload them to a web service. Your device also has a front camera, which is useful for  
self-portraits.  
Camera controls overview  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Zoom in or out  
Main camera screen  
Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos  
View photos and videos  
Take photos or record video clips  
Go back a step or exit the camera  
Switch between front and main camera  
Camera setting icons  
Front camera  
To open the camera  
When the screen is active, press and hold down the camera key.  
To close the camera  
Press  
from the main camera screen.  
Using the still camera  
There are three ways to take photos with the still camera. You can press the camera key,  
tap the on-screen camera button, or touch a spot on the screen.  
To take a photo using the camera key  
1
2
Activate the camera.  
Press the camera key fully down.  
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button  
1
2
3
Activate the camera.  
Point the camera toward the subject.  
Tap the on-screen camera button . The photo is taken as soon as you release  
your finger.  
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To take a self-portrait using the front camera  
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2
3
Activate the camera.  
Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then find and select Front camera.  
To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you  
release your finger.  
To use the zoom function  
When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down to zoom in or out.  
To use the still camera flash  
1
2
3
When the camera is open, press  
Tap Flash, and select your desired flash setting.  
Take the photo.  
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To view your photos and videos  
1
2
Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the top right of the screen to open a  
photo or video.  
Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos are identified by  
.
To delete a photo  
1
2
3
4
Open the photo that you want to delete.  
Tap an empty area of the screen to make appear.  
Tap  
.
Tap OK to confirm.  
Adding the geographical position to your photos  
Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to photos  
when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless  
networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology.  
When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the geographical  
position has not been found. When appears, geotagging is turned on and the  
geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When neither of  
these two symbols appear, geotagging is turned off.  
To turn on geotagging  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Activate the camera.  
Tap , then tap Geotagging > On.  
Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.  
Check the options that you want to select under Location services.  
After you confirm your settings, press  
If appears on the camera screen, your location is available and your photo can  
get geotagged. If not, check your GPS and/or wireless network connection.  
to return to the camera screen.  
Using still camera settings  
To select still camera settings  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
To display all settings, press  
Tap the setting you want to select.  
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.
To customize the still camera settings panel  
1
2
When the camera is open, tap  
Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position.  
to display all settings.  
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled.  
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Still camera settings overview  
Scene recognition  
Normal  
Picture effect  
Apply effects to photos.  
Scene selection  
Use a pre-programmed scene type to quickly set the camera for common situations.  
Sweep Panorama  
Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just press the camera key and move the  
camera steadily from one side to the other.  
Front camera  
Select the front camera if you want to take self-portrait photos.  
Resolution  
Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo  
with a higher resolution requires more memory.  
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. 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.  
Red-eye reduction  
Reduces the red color of eyes when taking a photo.  
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 sec.)  
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.  
On (2 sec.)  
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.  
Off  
The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.  
Quick launch  
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen. If the device is in  
sleep mode of camera, press the camera key.  
Launch and capture  
After you drag  
inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured.  
Launch only (still camera)  
After you drag  
inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.  
Launch and record video  
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After you drag  
inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording.  
Launch only (video camera)  
After you drag  
inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.  
Off  
Exposure value  
Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased  
amount of light.  
White balance  
The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions.  
Auto  
Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.  
Incandescent  
Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.  
Fluorescent  
Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting.  
Daylight  
Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.  
Cloudy  
Adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky.  
ISO  
You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by  
increasing the ISO sensitivity.  
Auto  
Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.  
100  
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.  
200  
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200.  
400  
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400.  
800  
Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.  
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.  
Center  
Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image.  
Average  
Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.  
Spot  
Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.  
Geotagging  
Tag photos with details of where you took them.  
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On  
When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you take  
them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. For geotags to be  
added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Your location is  
determined when appears on the camera screen. When your device is searching for your position,  
appears.  
Off  
When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo.  
Preview  
You can choose to preview the photo just after you have taken or the video you have  
recorded.  
Unlimited  
The preview of the photo or video appears after you have taken.  
5 seconds  
The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you have taken.  
3 seconds  
The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you have taken.  
Off  
The photo or video has been saved after you have taken, no preview appears.  
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.  
Auto upload  
Automatically upload updates to photos to a preselected social networking service  
(SNS).  
Touch capture  
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The  
photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This setting is only available when  
focus mode is set to touch focus.  
On  
Off  
Shutter sound  
Choose whether to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.  
Using the video camera  
To record a video using the camera key  
1
2
3
Activate the camera.  
To start recording a video, press the camera key.  
To stop recording, press the camera key again.  
Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.  
To record a video by tapping the screen  
1
2
3
4
Activate the camera.  
Point the camera toward the subject.  
Tap to start recording.  
Tap to stop recording.  
Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.  
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To play recorded videos  
1
2
3
4
5
Activate the camera.  
Tap the thumbnails at the top right of the screen.  
Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files. Videos are identified by  
Tap to play a video.  
.
To stop playing the video, tap or  
.
To delete a recorded video  
1
2
3
4
Browse to the video that you want to delete.  
Tap an empty area of the screen to make appear.  
Tap  
.
Tap OK to confirm.  
Using the video camera settings  
To adjust the video camera settings  
1
2
3
4
Activate the camera.  
Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.  
To display all settings, tap  
Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.  
.
To customize the video camera settings panel  
1
2
When the video camera is open, press to display all settings.  
Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position.  
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled.  
Video camera settings overview  
Scenes  
The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using  
preprogrammed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the  
selected scene, ensuring the best possible video.  
Off  
The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.  
Soft snap  
Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.  
Landscape  
Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.  
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 minimizes motion blurring.  
Party  
Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or  
candlelight. Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support.  
Video resolution  
Adjust the video resolution for different formats.  
1920×1080(16:9)  
Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920×1080 pixels.  
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1280×720(16:9)  
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.  
640×480(4:3)  
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels.  
176×144(11:9)  
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is  
limited to fit in a multimedia message.  
Photo light  
Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a  
backlight.  
On  
Off  
Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor.  
Self-timer  
With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record  
group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to  
avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.  
On (10 sec.)  
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.  
On (2 sec.)  
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.  
Off  
The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.  
Quick launch  
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen. If the device is in  
sleep mode of camera, press the camera key.  
Launch and capture  
After you drag  
inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured.  
Launch only (still camera)  
After you drag  
inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.  
Launch and record video  
After you drag  
inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording.  
Launch only (video camera)  
After you drag  
inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.  
Off  
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 autofocus  
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. You can also select which face to focus on by  
tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a green frame shows which face is selected  
and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.  
Infinity  
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Use when recording videos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the  
camera may be blurred.  
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 color balance according to the lighting conditions.  
Auto  
Adjust the color balance automatically to the lighting conditions.  
Incandescent  
Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.  
Fluorescent  
Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting.  
Daylight  
Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.  
Cloudy  
Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky.  
Metering  
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the  
amount of light striking the image that you want to capture.  
Center  
Adjust the exposure to the center of the image.  
Average  
Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.  
Spot  
Adjust the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.  
Geotagging  
Tag videos with details of where you took them.  
On  
When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to videos when you take  
them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. For geotags to be  
added to a video, the location must be determined before you take the video. Your location is  
determined when appears on the camera screen. When your device is searching for your position,  
appears.  
Off  
When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a video.  
Microphone  
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.  
Touch capture  
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The  
photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This setting is only available when  
focus mode is set to touch focus.  
On  
Off  
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Shutter sound  
Choose whether to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.  
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Album  
About Album  
Use Album 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. 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™.  
From Album, you can share your favorite photos and videos with friends via Bluetooth™  
wireless technology, email, messaging, and various online services. You can also  
perform basic editing tasks on photos, and set them as wallpaper or contact pictures.  
For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer on page 98.  
Album tab overview  
The following tabs are available in Album:  
Pictures – view all photos and videos saved on your device.  
My albums – view your online albums, and your geotagged photos and video clips on a  
world map.  
To open Album  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Album.  
.
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,  
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.  
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine  
Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and  
videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper, and more natural images. Mobile  
BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce  
battery consumption.  
To turn on Mobile BRAVIA® Engine  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Display.  
Mark the Mobile BRAVIA Engine checkbox if it is not marked.  
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Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab  
In the Pictures tab in Album, you can view your photos and videos in thumbnails in a  
grid view.  
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Overview of Pictures tab  
1
2
3
4
Grid view of photos and videos.  
Scroll up or down to view content.  
Tap a photo or video to view it.  
The date and number of items in the group below.  
To view photos and videos in grid view  
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Album. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically  
1
2
.
ordered grid. Videos are indicated by  
Tap a photo or video to view it.  
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or  
video.  
.
3
4
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,  
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.  
To change the size of the thumbnails in Album  
When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, spread two fingers apart  
to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out.  
To work with batches of photos or videos in Album  
1
2
3
When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, press  
items to activate selection mode.  
Tap the items you want to work with. Selected items are indicated by a blue  
frame.  
Use the tools in the toolbar at the top of the screen to work with your selected  
items.  
and tap Select  
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.  
Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab  
The following tiles are available in My albums:  
Camera albums – view all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera.  
Internal memory – view all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage.  
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My SD card – view all photos and videos saved to a removable memory card in your  
device.  
Overview of My albums tab  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service.  
View photos and videos on Facebook™.  
View photos and videos in Picasa™.  
View your photos on a map.  
View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage.  
View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card.  
View your photos in globe mode.  
View all photos and videos taken with your device’s camera.  
To view content in list view in the Camera albums tile  
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Album > My albums > Camera albums.  
1
2
3
.
Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a  
chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by  
Tap a photo or video to view it.  
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or  
video.  
.
4
5
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,  
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.  
To view content in list view in the Internal memory tile  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Album > My albums > Internal memory.  
Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a  
chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by  
Tap a photo or video to view it.  
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or  
video.  
.
.
4
5
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,  
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.  
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To view content in list view in the My SD card tile  
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Album > My albums > My SD card.  
1
2
3
.
Tap a folder that you want to open. The folder's content appears in a  
chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by  
Tap a photo or video to view it.  
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or  
video.  
.
4
5
If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways,  
mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display.  
Working with photos in Album  
You can edit photos in Album. For example, you can crop photos, associate them with  
contacts, or use them as wallpaper.  
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  
photos in an album.  
Tap a photo to end the slideshow.  
and tap Slideshow to start playing all the  
To watch a slideshow of your photos with music  
1
2
When you are viewing a photo, press  
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.  
and tap SensMe™ slideshow.  
.
3
To pause playing, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap  
.
For more information about SensMe™, see Categorizing your music using SensMe™  
channels on page 59.  
To rotate a photo  
1
2
When you are viewing a photo, press  
Select Rotate left or Rotate. The photo is saved in the new orientation.  
.
To crop a photo  
1
2
When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Edit photo >  
To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the  
squares at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.  
To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of the  
four corners to make the squares at the edges disappear, then drag the corner  
accordingly.  
>Crop.  
3
4
5
To move the crop frame to another area of the photo, touch and hold inside the  
frame, then drag it to the desired position.  
To save a copy of the photo as you cropped it, tap Save. The original uncropped  
version remains on your device.  
To use a photo  
1
2
3
When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Use as.  
Select an option from the list that appears.  
Follow the relevant steps to use the photo.  
To edit a photo  
When you are viewing a photo, press , then tap Edit photo.  
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To share a photo  
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When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap  
In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the  
photo, then follow the steps to send it.  
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To add a geotag to a photo  
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When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap  
to open the map screen.  
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Find and tap the desired location to put the photo on the map.  
To adjust the location of the photo, tap the location on the map to where you want  
to move the photo.  
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When you are done, tap OK to save the geotag and return to the photo viewer.  
When a photo is geotagged,  
to view the photo on a map.  
appears along with location information. You can tap this icon  
To delete a photo  
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When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap  
Tap OK.  
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Working with videos in Album  
Use Album to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or copied  
to your device. You can also share your videos with friends, for example, by uploading  
them to online services.  
To play a video  
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Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album.  
Using grid view or list view, locate the video that you want to open.  
Tap the video to play it.  
If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide  
the controls, tap the screen again.  
To pause a video  
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When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.  
Tap  
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To fast forward and rewind a video  
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When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.  
Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.  
To adjust the volume of a video  
Press the volume key.  
To share a video  
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When a video is playing, press , then tap Share.  
In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the  
selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it.  
You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items. Also, some items  
may not send if the file size is too large.  
To delete a video  
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In Album, find the video you want to delete.  
Touch and hold the video to activate selection mode. The frame of the video  
thumbnail turns blue when it is selected.  
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Tap , then tap OK.  
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Viewing your photos on a map  
If you enable location detection when taking photos, you can use the information  
gathered at a later stage. For example, you can view your photos on a map and show  
friends and family where you were when you took the photo. Adding location information  
is also referred to as geotagging. When you enable location detection, you can select to  
use either GPS satellites or wireless networks, or both, to find your position.  
Overview of Maps tile  
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Search a location on the map.  
A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location.  
Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map.  
Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen.  
To enable location detection  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Location services.  
Mark the GPS satellites and/or Google's location service checkboxes.  
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To view geotagged photos on a map in Album  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Album > My albums > Maps.  
Tap a photo 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,  
. To view these photos, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails  
at the bottom of the screen.  
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When viewing a geotagged photo in the photo viewer, you can touch the screen to display the  
toolbars, then tap  
to view the photo on the map.  
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To view geotagged photos on a globe in Album  
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Album > My albums > Globe.  
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Tap a photo 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,  
. To view these photos, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails  
at the bottom of the screen.  
When viewing a geotagged photo from the camera application, you can touch the screen to  
display the toolbars, then tap  
to view the photo on the map.  
To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album  
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When viewing the map in Album, press , then tap Add geotag.  
Find and tap the photo to which you want to add the geotag.  
Tap the desired location on the map to set the geotag, then tap OK.  
To edit the geotag of a photo in Album  
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When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo until its  
frame turns blue.  
Drag the photo to the new location.  
You can also tap the desired location on the map instead of dragging.  
To change the map view in Album  
When viewing the map in Album, press , then select Classic view, Globe view, or  
Satellite view.  
Viewing online albums  
In Album, view the photos and videos that you and your friends have uploaded to online  
services, such as Picasa™ and Facebook™. You can view comments from your friends  
and add your own comments as well.  
Overview of online services  
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Active online service.  
Name of online album.  
Number of items in the online album.  
Refresh.  
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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. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service  
are displayed.  
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Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo in the album.  
Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or  
video.  
To view and add comments to online album content  
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When viewing a photo from an online album, tap the screen to display the  
toolbars, then tap  
to view the comments.  
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To view more comments, scroll down the screen.  
To add your own comments, enter your comments at the bottom of the screen,  
then tap Post.  
To "Like" a photo or video on Facebook™  
While viewing a photo or video from one of your Facebook™ albums, tap the  
screen to display the toolbars, then tap to show that you "Like" the item on  
Facebook™.  
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Movies  
About Movies  
Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved on  
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.  
Overview of Movies  
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All video categories available on your device.  
Browse all movies.  
Browse content on other connected DLNA Certified™ devices.  
Browse all TV shows.  
Manage video content from Video Unlimited™.  
Video Unlimited™ may not be available in all countries or regions.  
Using Movies  
To play a video in Movies  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.  
Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to play.  
Tap the video you want to select, then tap to play it.  
To display or hide the controls, tap the screen.  
To pause playing, tap  
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To rewind, drag the progress bar marker left. To fast forward, drag the progress  
bar marker right.  
To play a video in full screen  
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When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.  
Tap  
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To play the video in its original size, tap  
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To share a video  
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When a video saved under Movies or TV shows is playing, press , then tap  
Share.  
Tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow  
the relevant steps to send it.  
To get movie information manually  
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Make sure that your device has an active data connection.  
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.  
Press , then make sure that the Get video details checkbox is marked.  
Open the Movies or TV shows tab and browse to the thumbnail of a file that you  
want to get information about.  
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Touch and hold the thumbnail for the video, then tap Search for info.  
In the search field, enter keywords for the video, then tap the confirm key on the  
keyboard. All matches are displayed in a list.  
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Select a search result, then tap Done. The download of the information begins.  
You also get information about newly added videos automatically when the Movies application  
is opened and the Get video details checkbox is marked. Data transmission charges may  
apply.  
If the downloaded information is not correct, tap  
keywords.  
and search again using different  
To clear information about a video  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.  
Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to edit.  
Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Clear info.  
To play a video on an external device  
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Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same  
Wi-Fi® network as your device.  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies >  
Tap Throw, then select a device from the list.  
Select the video that you want to play.  
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To change the sound settings while a video is playing  
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While a video is playing, press , then tap Sound settings.  
Mark the checkboxes for the sound settings that you want to activate.  
When you're finished, tap OK.  
To delete a video  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.  
Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to delete.  
Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Delete from the list that appears.  
Tap Delete again to confirm.  
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Video Unlimited™  
About Video Unlimited™  
Use the Video Unlimited™ service to rent and purchase videos that you can view not  
only on your Android device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®), or  
PlayStation® 3. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies,  
comedies, classics, and a range of other categories.  
Video Unlimited™ might not be available in all countries or regions.  
To open Video Unlimited™  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap  
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Video Unlimited™ menu overview  
View your account information  
Search for a video  
View the download status for all your items  
View and change settings for your account, purchases, and downloads  
Add the current video to a wish list  
Delete all items in your wish list  
Delete the video you're currently viewing from the wish list  
Share information about the current video via a social network, email, Bluetooth, or other method  
View legal information  
The Video Unlimited™ menu is dynamic, which means that all options are not always available.  
For example, the option to delete all items in your wish list is only available when you are  
viewing the list.  
To open the Video Unlimited™ menu  
Open Video Unlimited, then press  
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Creating a Video Unlimited™ account  
You need to create a Video Unlimited™ account if you want to buy or rent movies  
through the Video Unlimited™ service.  
Exploring the Video Unlimited™ selection  
Browse videos by category, or enter text to search for a particular item. You can also  
choose to preview videos you're interested in.  
Renting or buying a video  
When you rent a video, you have a fixed amount of time in which to view it. This time  
period varies from market to market. You can also choose to download a purchased  
video to most Sony™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account.  
Video Unlimited™ notifications overview  
When you buy or rent videos, the following notifications may appear:  
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Downloading of video is completed  
Downloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your device is connected to a Wi-Fi®  
network, and that you have enough free space on your memory card.  
Downloading of video is ongoing  
Downloading is paused  
Confirmation of successful purchase  
Rental countdown period has started  
Watching a video from Video Unlimited™  
You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony™ device that are  
connected to your Video Unlimited™ account.  
Video menu overview  
When you watch a video from Video Unlimited™, you can open a menu to get the  
following options:  
Delete the current video  
View information about the current video  
Change the audio language  
Change the language of subtitles, or remove subtitles  
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Web browser  
About the web browser  
The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes preinstalled 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.  
Google Chrome™ is not available in all markets.  
To open the web browser  
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Find and tap  
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Connectivity  
Connecting to wireless networks  
You can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using Wi-Fi® technology. This  
way you can browse the web and share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with  
other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs and computers.  
If your company or organization has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to  
this network using your device. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other internal  
services at your company.  
Before using Wi-Fi®  
To browse the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you need to search for and connect  
to an available Wi-Fi® network, and then open the Internet browser. The signal strength  
of the Wi-Fi® network may differ depending on your device's location. Move closer to  
the Wi-Fi® access point to increase the signal strength.  
To turn on Wi-Fi®  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings.  
Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi® to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi® function.  
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It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.  
To connect to a Wi-Fi® network  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings.  
Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is on. Tap Wi-Fi .  
Available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. The available networks may be open or  
secured. Open networks are indicated by  
by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.  
Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. If you are trying to connect to a secure  
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and secured networks are indicated  
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network, you are asked to enter a password.  
once you are connected.  
is displayed in the status bar  
Your device remembers Wi-Fi® networks you connect to. The next time you come within  
reach of a previously connected Wi-Fi® network, your device automatically connects to it.  
In some locations, open Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can  
get access to the network. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more  
information.  
To connect to another Wi-Fi® network  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Detected Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.  
Tap another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it.  
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To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually  
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From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.  
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.  
Press  
, then tap Scan. Your device now scans for all available Wi-Fi®  
networks.  
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To connect to a Wi-Fi® network, tap the network name from the list of available  
networks.  
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Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on.  
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi .  
Tap  
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Enter the Network SSID for the network.  
Tap the Security field to select a security type.  
If required, enter a password.  
Tap Save.  
The Wi-Fi® network name may be indicated as SSID, ESSID or Access Point. Contact your  
Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID and password.  
Advanced Wi-Fi® settings  
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 your device to notify you whenever an open Wi-Fi® network is detected.  
To enable Wi-Fi® network notifications  
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Turn on Wi-Fi®, if it is not already on.  
From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.  
Press  
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Tap Advanced.  
Mark the Network notification checkbox.  
To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network  
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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.  
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Wi-Fi® sleep policy  
By adding a Wi-Fi® sleep policy, you can specify when to switch from Wi-Fi® to mobile  
data.  
If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi® network, your device uses a mobile data connection to  
access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection on your device).  
To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.  
Press  
Tap Advanced.  
Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.  
Select an option.  
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Sharing your mobile data connection  
You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB  
cable. This process is called USB tethering. You can also share your device's data  
connection with up to eight other devices at once, by turning your device into a portable  
Wi-Fi® hotspot.  
When your device is sharing its data connection, the following icons may appear in the  
status bar or in the Notification panel:  
USB tethering is active  
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Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active  
To share your data connection using a USB cable  
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Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.  
Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a  
computer.  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.  
Mark the USB tethering checkbox.  
To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or  
disconnect the USB cable.  
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You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same  
time.  
You may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go  
to www.android.com/tether to get the most current information.  
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot  
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From the Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.  
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.  
Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a  
security type.  
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If required, enter a password.  
Tap Save.  
Mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. Your device starts broadcasting its  
Wi-Fi network name (SSID). Up to eight computers or other devices can now  
connect to this network.  
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Unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox when you want to stop sharing  
your data connection via Wi-Fi®.  
To rename or secure your portable hotspot  
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From the Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.  
Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Set up 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.  
Virtual private networks (VPNs)  
Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access  
resources inside a secured local network from outside the actual network. For example,  
VPN connections are commonly used by corporations and educational institutions for  
users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of  
the internal network, for example, when they are traveling.  
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some  
networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate in your device. For  
detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, please  
contact the network administrator of your company or organization.  
To add a virtual private network  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN.  
Tap Add VPN profile.  
Select the type of VPN to add.  
Enter your VPN settings.  
Tap Save.  
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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 you want to connect to.  
Enter the required information.  
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Tap Connect.  
To disconnect from a virtual private network  
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Drag the status bar downwards.  
Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off.  
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 Wi-Fi® network  
in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from other DLNA  
Certified™ devices on your device.  
After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listen to  
music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos taken with  
your device's camera on a large-screen TV.  
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device  
When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other  
device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server  
device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to  
your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.  
To play a shared track on your device  
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Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same  
Wi-Fi® network as your device.  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN.  
Tap My music to open the music library.  
Select a device from the list of connected devices.  
Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to  
play. The track starts playing automatically.  
To play a shared video on your device  
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Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same  
Wi-Fi® network as your device.  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies > Devices.  
Select a device from the list of connected devices.  
Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to  
play.  
To view a shared photo on your device  
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Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same  
Wi-Fi® network as your device.  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Album > My albums. All your available online albums and  
connected devices are displayed.  
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Select a device from the list of connected devices.  
Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.  
Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified™  
devices  
Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™  
devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content  
with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client  
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devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client  
devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access  
permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices.  
Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices.  
To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices  
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Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network.  
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap My music to open the music library.  
Press , 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.  
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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. Open the notification and  
set the relevant access permissions for other devices.  
The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to  
your client device User guide for more information. If the device cannot connect, check that  
your Wi-Fi® network is working.  
You can also access the Media server menu under Settings > More… > Media server  
settings. If you close the Media server view, the function stays running in the background.  
To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap My music to open the music library.  
Press , then tap Media server.  
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Drag the slider to turn off the Share content function.  
To set access permissions for a pending device  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap My music to open the music library.  
Press , then tap Media server.  
Select a device from the Pending devices list.  
Select an access permission level.  
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To change the name of a registered device  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap My music to open the music library.  
Press , then tap Media server.  
Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.  
Enter a new name for the device.  
To change the access level of a registered device  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap My music to open the music library.  
Press , then tap Media server.  
Select a device from the Registered devices list.  
Tap Change access level and select an option.  
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To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap  
Tap My music to open the music library.  
Press , then tap Media server.  
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Tap  
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Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device  
Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to another  
device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The other device must be able to  
function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device, which means that it can render, or  
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play, content received from your device. A DMR device can be, for example, a TV with  
DLNA function, or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher.  
The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used.  
Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information.  
To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device  
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Ensure you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected to the  
same Wi-Fi® network as your device.  
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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.  
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To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select your device. The file stops  
playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.  
You can also share a video from the Movies application on your device by tapping the video  
and then tapping  
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To play a music track from your device on a DMR device  
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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.  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN.  
Tap My music to open the music library.  
Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then tap  
the track.  
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Tap and select a DMR device to share your content with. The track plays  
automatically on the device that you select.  
To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select your device. The track  
stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.  
NFC  
Use Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as a video,  
photo, web page address, music file, or contact. You can also use NFC to scan tags  
that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate  
certain functions on your device.  
NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices  
sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first  
turn on the NFC function, and the device's screen must be active.  
NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions.  
To turn on the NFC function  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More….  
Mark the NFC checkbox.  
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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.  
To share a contact with another device using NFC  
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Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both  
screens are active.  
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To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap  
Tap the contact that you want to share.  
Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection  
areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, they vibrate  
and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the contact appears.  
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Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.  
When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the screen of  
the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device.  
To share a music file with another device using NFC  
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Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function  
turned on, and that both screens are active.  
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To open the “WALKMAN” application, tap , then find and tap  
Tap the My music tab to open the music library.  
Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.  
Tap the track to play it. You can then tap to pause the track. The transfer works  
whether the track is playing or paused.  
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Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection  
areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, they vibrate  
and play a short sound. A thumbnail of the track appears.  
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Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.  
When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving  
device. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving device.  
You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items.  
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC  
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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.  
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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. A thumbnail of the photo or video appears.  
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Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.  
When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the screen of the  
receiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device.  
You can also use NFC to share a video from the Movies application.  
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To share a web address with another device using NFC  
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Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both  
screens are active.  
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From your Home screen, tap  
To open the web browser, find and tap  
Load the web page 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. A thumbnail of the web page appears.  
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Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.  
When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the  
receiving device.  
Scanning NFC tags  
Your device can scan various kinds of NFC tags. For example, it can scan embedded  
tags on a poster, on a billboard advertisement, or beside a product in a retail store. You  
can receive additional information, such as a web address.  
To scan an NFC tag  
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Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is  
active.  
Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your  
device scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of the  
tag to open it.  
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To open the tag, tap it.  
Paying for items with your device  
You can use the Operator wallet application on your device to pay for items in stores that  
support NFC payment methods. Just tap your device on specially enabled electronic  
payment pads to pay for your purchases. Payments are backed by a credit or debit card,  
or by prepaid cards or vouchers. Your payment information is stored in the payment  
application, so you don’t need to enter it every time.  
To use Operator wallet, your SIM card must have a secure element embedded. Contact your  
network operator for more details.  
Google Wallet™  
Use the Google Wallet™ application to pay for goods at checkouts. If there is a  
supported NFC terminal at the checkout, you can just tap your device on the terminal to  
pay. Google Wallet™ stores details of your credit and debit cards as well as details of  
coupons and other special offers. Most major credit card types are supported. Security  
features include a PIN, encrypted storage, and the ability to remotely disable a lost  
wallet.  
Operator wallet  
The Operator wallet application lets you access a variety of services provided by your  
network operator, such as the option to pay for items in subway trains and stores.  
Contact your network operator for more information about these services.  
To select a wallet for use on your device  
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Make sure that the NFC function is on.  
From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > More….  
Tap NFC security handler and select an option.  
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Connecting to an NFC compatible device  
You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such  
as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the  
User guide of the compatible device for more information.  
You may need to have Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth™ activated on both devices for the connection to  
work.  
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 device and  
create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as  
computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections work better  
within 10 meters (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to  
manually pair your device with other Bluetooth™ devices.  
Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth™ devices can vary.  
To turn on the Bluetooth™ function and make your device visible  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings.  
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.  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.  
Press and select Visibility timeout.  
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Select an option.  
Naming your device  
You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have  
turned on the Bluetooth™ function and your device is set to visible.  
To give your device a name  
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Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is turned on.  
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.  
Press and select Rename phone.  
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Enter a name for your device.  
Tap Rename.  
Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device  
When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your  
device to a Bluetooth™ headset or a Bluetooth™ car kit and use these other devices to  
make and receive calls.  
Once you have paired your device with a Bluetooth™ device, your device will remember  
this pairing. When pairing your device with a Bluetooth™ device, you may need to enter  
a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does  
not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth™ device to get the device passcode.  
You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a paired  
Bluetooth™ device.  
Some Bluetooth™ devices, for example, most Bluetooth™ headsets, require you to both  
pair and connect with the other device.  
You can pair your device with several Bluetooth™ devices, but you can only connect to  
one Bluetooth™ profile at the same time.  
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To pair your device with another Bluetooth™ device  
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Make sure that the device you want to pair your device with has the Bluetooth™  
function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth™ devices appear in a  
list.  
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Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your device.  
Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices.  
Your device and the Bluetooth™ device are now paired.  
To connect your device to another Bluetooth™ device  
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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.  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.  
Tap the Bluetooth™ device to which you want to connect your device.  
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To unpair a Bluetooth™ device  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.  
Under Paired devices, tap beside the name of the device you want to unpair.  
Tap Unpair.  
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Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology  
Share items with other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as phones or computers.  
You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth™ function, such as:  
Photos and videos  
Music and other audio files  
Contacts  
Web pages  
To send items using Bluetooth™  
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Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth™ function is turned on and that the  
device is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices.  
Sending device: Open the application which contains the item that you want to  
send, and scroll to the item.  
Depending on the application and on the item that you want to send, you may  
need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item, and press . Other  
ways to send an item may exist.  
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Select Bluetooth.  
Turn on Bluetooth™, if you are asked to do so.  
Tap the name of the receiving device.  
Receiving device: If asked, accept the connection.  
Sending device: If asked, confirm the transfer to the receiving device.  
Receiving device: Accept the incoming item.  
To receive items using Bluetooth™  
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Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™  
devices.  
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The sending device now starts sending data to your device.  
If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested  
passcode.  
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When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar  
downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.  
Tap Accept to start the file transfer.  
To view the progress of the transfer, drag the status bar downward.  
To open a received item, drag the status bar downward and tap the relevant  
notification.  
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To view files you have received using Bluetooth™  
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth.  
Press and select Show received files.  
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Connecting your device to a computer  
Connect your device 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 device 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 organize media files, update  
your device, synchronize device content, and more.  
You might not be able to transfer some copyright-protected material between your device and  
a computer.  
Transferring and handling content using a USB cable  
Use a USB cable connection between a computer and your device for easy transfer and  
management of your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can drag and drop  
content between your device and the computer, or between your device's internal  
storage and SD card, using the computer's file explorer.  
If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files to your device, it's best to  
use the Media Go™ application on your computer. Media Go™ converts media files so  
that you can use them on your device.  
To transfer content between your device and computer using a USB cable  
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Using a USB cable, connect your device to a computer. Internal storage  
connected appears in the status bar.  
Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait until  
the internal storage on your device appears as an external disk in Microsoft®  
Windows® Explorer.  
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Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the  
computer.  
To transfer content between internal storage and an SD card via USB  
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Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable. Internal storage & SD  
card connected appears in the status bar on the screen of your device.  
Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait until  
your device's internal storage and your SD card appear as external disks in  
Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.  
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Computer: Drag and drop the desired files between the device's internal storage  
and the SD card.  
To transfer files directly from internal storage to an SD card in the device  
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From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card.  
Mark the file types you want to transfer to the SD card.  
Tap Transfer.  
The direct transfer method means that a USB cable connection to a computer is not  
necessary.  
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®  
You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices, such as a  
computer, using a Wi-Fi® connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair the two  
devices. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files between your  
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device and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on 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.  
To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode  
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Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled  
by default.  
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Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.  
Computer: Once the name of your device appears on the screen, click Network  
configuration and follow the instructions to pair the computer.  
When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.  
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The above instructions only work if Windows® 7 is installed on your computer and the  
computer is connected to a Wi-Fi® Access Point via a network cable.  
To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode  
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Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally enabled  
by default.  
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From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity.  
Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices.  
Tap Connect.  
Make sure the Wi-Fi® function is turned on.  
To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode  
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From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity.  
Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under Trusted devices.  
Tap Disconnect.  
To remove a pairing with another device  
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From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity.  
Tap the paired device that you want to remove.  
Tap Forget.  
PC Companion  
PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features  
and services which help you transfer music, video, and pictures to and from your phone.  
You can also use PC Companion to update your phone and get the latest software  
version available. The installation files for PC Companion are saved on your phone and  
the installation is launched from the phone when you connect it to a computer via USB  
cable.  
You need an internet connected computer running one of the following operating  
systems to use the PC Companion application:  
Microsoft® Windows® 7  
Microsoft® Windows Vista®  
Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)  
To start PC Companion  
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Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.  
Open the PC Companion application on the PC, then click Start to open one of  
the features you want to use.  
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Media Go™  
The Media Go™ computer application helps you transfer and manage media content in  
your phone and computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PC  
Companion application.  
You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application:  
Microsoft® Windows® 7  
Microsoft® Windows Vista®  
Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher  
To transfer content using the Media Go™ application  
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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.  
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Connecting your phone to a TV set  
Connect your phone to a TV set using a HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface)  
cable, and start viewing content saved in your phone on a larger screen. When you  
connect your phone to the TV set, the Gallery application opens. This application helps  
you to play media files from your phone on TVs and other devices.  
To view phone content on a TV using a HDMI cable connection  
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Connect your phone to the TV set using a HDMI™ cable. appears in your  
phone's status bar after a connection is established.  
The TV launcher application starts automatically. Follow the instructions on your  
phone screen to view your media files on the TV.  
You may need to purchase a TypeD HDMI™ cable separately. For best results, use a Sony  
IM-820 cable.  
To view help about using the TV remote control  
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Drag the status bar downward to open the Notification panel while the HDMI™  
cable is connected to both your phone and the TV set.  
Tap HDMI connected to view instructions on how to use the control buttons on  
your TV's remote control.  
You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel.  
Compatible with BRAVIA Sync enabled devices. Limited functionality supported on most  
HDMI™ enabled TV’s.  
To disconnect your phone from the TV set  
Disconnect the HDMI™ cable from your phone or the TV set.  
Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application  
About scanning with the NeoReader™ application  
Use your device 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.  
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To start the NeoReader™ application  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap NeoReader™.  
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To scan a barcode  
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When the NeoReader™ application is open, hold your device over the barcode  
until the complete barcode is visible in the viewfinder.  
Your device automatically scans the barcode, and vibrates when the barcode is  
recognized.  
To enter a barcode manually  
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Enter the numbers of the barcode in the text field, then tap GO!.  
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NeoReader™ application menu overview  
The following menu options are available in the NeoReader™ application:  
Tap to open more options  
Enter the barcode numbers manually. This option can be used if your camera has difficulty reading  
the barcode  
View a list of previously scanned barcodes  
View information about the NeoReader™ application. Read more about different barcode types, and  
about how to use NeoReader™  
Select your personal settings, such as language or country. This information is used to personalize  
barcode content. Also, you can select preferences for how you use the NeoReader™ application  
Send a text message to invite a friend to download the NeoReader™ application  
Smart Connect  
About Smart Connect  
Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you  
connect or disconnect an accessory. You can also use it to set a specific action or a  
group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day.  
For example, when you connect your headset or headphones, you can set an event so  
that the following actions are launched on your device:  
Between 7am and 9am, when you commute to work, the WALKMAN player starts, and  
the web browser opens the morning paper. The ring volume is set to vibrate.  
Between office hours, a conference call app opens on your device.  
On the way back from work, the FM radio starts, and a notes app with your shopping list  
opens.  
To start the Smart Connect application  
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Find and tap Smart Connect.  
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To create a Smart Connect event  
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Start the Smart Connect application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the first  
time, tap OK to close the introduction screen.  
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Give the event a name, then tap Create.  
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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. If both these conditions are  
set, the actions start either when you disconnect the accessory, or when the time  
interval comes to an end.  
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To add a Bluetooth™ accessory, you have to first pair it with your device.  
To edit a Smart Connect event  
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On the Events tab, tap an event.  
If the event is switched off, tap  
Adjust the settings as desired.  
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To delete an incorrect entry, touch and hold the entry and then tap Delete.  
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Synchronizing data on your device  
About synchronizing data on your device  
You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device  
from multiple email accounts, synchronization services, and other kinds of accounts,  
depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronizing your device with  
other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.  
Synchronizing with Google™  
Synchronize your device with different Google™ services to keep your information up to  
date, regardless of which device you're using your Google™ account from. For example,  
you can synchronize your contacts, Gmail™, calendar, and web browser data.  
To set up a Google™ account for synchronization  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Add account > Google.  
Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you  
already have an account.  
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Mark the Back up & restore checkbox if you want to back up data to your  
Google™ account, then tap Next.  
Tap your newly created Google™ account, then tap the items you that want to  
synchronize.  
To synchronize manually with your Google™ account  
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Tap Settings > Google.  
Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronize.  
Press , then tap Sync now.  
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Tap Settings > Google.  
Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronize with. A list appears of  
applications that can be synchronized with the Google account.  
Tap the application that you want to synchronize with the selected Google  
account.  
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Tap Settings > Google.  
Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronize with, then tap Sync  
Browser.  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Google.  
Tap the Google™ account you want to remove from the accounts list.  
Press , then tap Remove account.  
Tap Remove account again to confirm.  
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Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts  
Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments, and contacts directly  
from your device. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a computer.  
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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.  
To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts  
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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.  
Tap OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.  
Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and  
calendar entries.  
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If desired, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to  
control certain security features on your device. For example, you can allow your  
corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption.  
When the setup is done, enter a name for the corporate account.  
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Tap Email, then tap  
Tap Settings and select a corporate account.  
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To set a synchronization interval for a corporate account  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Email, then tap  
Tap Settings and select a corporate account.  
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Tap Inbox check frequency and select an interval option.  
To remove a corporate account  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Exchange ActiveSync, then select the corporate account.  
Tap , then tap Remove account.  
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Tap Remove account again to confirm.  
Synchronizing with Facebook™  
There are two ways to use Facebook™ on your device. You can use the standard  
Facebook application to access your online Facebook account, or you can synchronize  
your Facebook account with your device and share content between Facebook™ and a  
range of other applications. For example, you can share music in the "WALKMAN"  
application on your device via Facebook. To synchronize your device with Facebook, you  
must first set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account — a solution developed by Sony  
to enable easy integration.  
To set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account on your device  
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From your Home screen, tap  
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Tap Settings > Add account > Xperia™ with Facebook.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your Facebook™ account, or create  
a new account.  
To synchronize manually with an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account  
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From your Home screen, tap  
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Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook.  
Select the account that you want to synchronize.  
Press , then tap Sync now.  
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To remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account  
When you remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account from your device, the associated  
online Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer.  
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From your Home screen, tap  
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Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook.  
Select the account that you want to remove.  
Press , then tap Remove account.  
Tap Remove account again to confirm.  
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Maps and locations  
About location services  
Use your device 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.  
Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to  
navigational services.  
Using GPS  
Your device has a global positioning system (GPS) receiver that uses satellite signals to  
calculate your location.  
When you use features that require the GPS receiver to find your location, make sure you have  
a clear view of the sky.  
To enable GPS  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Location services.  
Mark the GPS satellites checkbox.  
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Getting the best performance  
The first time you use the GPS it can take 5 to 10 minutes for your location to be found.  
To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the sky. Stand still and don't  
cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). The GPS signals can pass  
through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as buildings and  
mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move to another location.  
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 an Internet connection. You may incur data  
connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device. Contact your network  
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operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every  
market, country or region.  
To use Google Maps™  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Maps.  
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If you want to use Google Maps™, you have to enable one of the location methods available  
under Settings > Location services.  
To learn more about Google Maps™  
When you use Google Maps™, press , then tap Help.  
Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude™  
Join Google Latitude™ to view your friends’ locations on maps and share your location  
and other information with them.  
Using Google Maps™ to get directions  
Use the Google Maps™ application to get directions when you travel by foot, public  
transportation, or car. You can add a shortcut to a destination on your Home screen to  
get quick directions from wherever you are.  
When you view a map, you make an Internet connection, and data is transferred to your  
device. So it's a good idea to download and save maps to your device before you take a  
trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs.  
Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services.  
Using the Navigation application  
Use the Navigation application in your device to get turn-by-turn instructions on how to  
get places. The directions are both spoken and displayed on the screen.  
The Navigation application may not be available in every market.  
To start Navigation  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Navigation.  
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Using the Wisepilot™ application  
Get turn-by-turn voice instructions on how to get places. You can also manage your trips  
and share routes and locations with friends via SMS, Twitter™, or Facebook™.  
Wisepilot™ may not be available in every market.  
To start Wisepilot™  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Wisepilot for XPERIA™.  
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Calendar and alarm clock  
Calendar  
Your device has a calendar application for managing your time schedule. If you have a  
Google™ account, you can also synchronize the calendar application on your device  
with your web calendar.  
To set the calendar view  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.  
Tap Month, Week or Day to select an option.  
To view multiple calendars  
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.  
Press , then tap My calendars.  
Select the calendars you want to view.  
To create a calendar event  
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From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.  
Tap  
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Enter the name, time, location and description for the event.  
Select a reminder for the event. To add a new reminder for the event, tap  
If desired, tap More and select another option under Repetition.  
Tap Done.  
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When the appointment time approaches, your device plays a short sound to remind you. Also,  
appears in the status bar.  
To view a calendar event  
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From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.  
Tap the event you want to view.  
To change the calendar settings  
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From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar.  
Press , then tap Settings.  
Tap the setting you want to change, then edit as desired.  
Alarm clock  
Use your device as an alarm clock and select any sound saved on your device as your  
alarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off. But it does sound  
when the device is set to silent mode.  
To open the alarm clock  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm & clock.  
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To set a new alarm  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm & clock.  
Tap Add alarm.  
Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down.  
Tap Done.  
If desired, edit other alarm settings.  
Tap Done.  
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To edit an existing alarm  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm & clock.  
Tap the alarm you want to edit.  
Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down.  
Tap Done.  
If desired, edit other alarm settings.  
Tap Done.  
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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.  
To deactivate an alarm  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm & clock.  
Tap next to the alarm you want to deactivate.  
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To activate an existing alarm  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm & clock.  
Tap next to the alarm you want to activate.  
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To delete an alarm  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm & clock.  
Touch and hold the alarm you want to delete.  
Tap Delete alarm, then tap Yes.  
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To set the ringtone for an alarm  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm & clock.  
Tap the alarm you want to edit.  
Tap Advanced alarm settings and unmark the Style settings checkbox.  
Tap Alarm sound and select an option.  
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Tap Done, then tap Done.  
To set a recurring alarm  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm & clock.  
Tap the alarm you want to edit.  
Tap Repeat.  
Mark the checkboxes for the desired days, then tap OK.  
Tap Done.  
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To set the title for an alarm  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm & clock.  
Tap the alarm you want to edit.  
Tap Advanced alarm settings, then tap the Alarm text field and enter a name for  
the alarm.  
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Tap Done.  
To activate the vibrate function for an alarm  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Alarm & clock.  
Tap the alarm you want to edit.  
Tap Advanced alarm settings, then mark the Vibrate checkbox.  
Tap Done.  
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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.  
Tap Advanced alarm settings, then mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox.  
Tap Done.  
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To snooze an alarm when it sounds  
Tap Snooze - %s min.  
To turn off an alarm when it sounds  
Slide to the right.  
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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, 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 device before you update.  
When you run an update using the Update center application, a data connection is established  
and related charges may be incurred. Also, the availability of updates over a mobile network  
depends on your operator. Contact your network operator for more information.  
Updating your device wirelessly  
Use the Update center application to update your device wirelessly. You can download  
software updates manually, or you can allow Update service to update your device  
automatically whenever downloads become available. When the automatic update  
feature is activated, a notification appears in the status bar every time an update  
becomes available.  
To download software updates manually from Update center  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Update Center.  
Select the desired application or system update and tap Download, or tap  
Update all to download all application updates.  
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Application updates launch automatically after download. With system updates, wait for your  
device to restart, then install the update manually. You may incur data connection charges  
when downloading updates over mobile networks.  
To activate automatic software updates using the Update Center application  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Update Center.  
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Press  
, then tap Settings.  
Mark the Allow automatic downloads checkbox, then tap Agree. Updates are  
now downloaded automatically as soon as they become available.  
You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over mobile networks.  
To install system updates  
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From your Home screen, tap .  
Find and tap Update Center.  
Select a system update you want to install, then tap Install.  
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Updating your device using a USB cable connection  
Some updates are not available for wireless download. Notifications appear in the status  
bar to inform you of such updates. To download and run the updates, you need a USB  
cable and a computer running the PC Companion application. You can install PC  
Companion on the computer using installation files saved on your device, or you can  
download the application directly from PC Companion.  
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To download the PC Companion application from your device  
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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.  
PC Companion can also be downloaded from PC Companion.  
To download software updates using a USB cable connection  
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Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not  
already installed.  
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Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.  
Computer: Launch the PC Companion application. After a few moments, PC  
Companion detects your device and searches for new software for it.  
Device: When notifications appear in the status bar, follow the on-screen  
instructions to carry out the relevant software updates.  
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To update your device using an Apple® Mac® computer  
Install Sony™ Bridge for Mac application on the Apple® Mac® computer you are  
using, if it is not already installed.  
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Using a USB cable, connect your device to the Apple® Mac® computer.  
Computer: Launch Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments,  
Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device and searches for new  
software for it.  
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Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates.  
Sony™ Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from Bridge for mac.  
Backup and restore application  
Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of content to a memory card  
or a USB storage device. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some  
settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted.  
Types of content you can back up  
Use the Backup and restore application to back up the following types of data:  
Bookmarks  
Call log  
Contacts  
Applications downloaded from Google Play™  
Multimedia messages  
System settings (such as alarms, ringer volume, and language settings)  
Text messages  
You do not need to back up music files and photos or videos taken with the camera. They are  
backed up automatically to the device's memory card.  
You may incur additional data transmission charges when you restore applications from  
Google Play™.  
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.  
To select the backup destination  
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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.  
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To select the data types to back up  
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Back up & restore.  
Tap Back up.  
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Select the data types that you want to back up.  
To back up content  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Back up & restore.  
Tap Back up, then tap Back up now.  
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Restoring backed up content using the Backup and restore  
application  
When you restore backed up content, you must select a backup record to restore from.  
If you have backed up content several times, you may have several backup records.  
After you select a backup record, you can then select which types of data to restore.  
To restore content from a backup record  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Back up & restore.  
Tap Restore.  
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Select the record that you want to restore from, then tap Restore now.  
Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup will  
get deleted during a restore procedure.  
Managing backup records  
You can delete or rename records of the backups that you make using the Backup &  
restore function.  
To rename a backup record  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Back up & restore.  
Press , then tap Manage backup records.  
Select the backup record that you want to rename.  
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Tap  
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Enter a new name and tap Rename.  
To delete backup records  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Back up & restore.  
Press , then tap Manage backup records.  
Select the backup record that you want to delete, or tap if you want to delete all  
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records.  
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Tap > Delete.  
Resetting your device  
About resetting your device  
You can reset your device to its original settings, with or without deleting all of your  
personal data. It is possible to reset your device to the state it was in before you first  
turned it on. But before you perform a reset, make sure to back up any important data  
saved on your device.  
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To perform a factory data reset  
To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset  
procedure is underway.  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.  
Tap Factory data reset.  
If you also want to erase data such as pictures and music which are saved to your  
device's internal storage, mark the Erase internal storage checkbox.  
Tap Reset phone.  
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To confirm, tap Erase everything.  
Locking and protecting your device  
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  
Remove the cover to view your IMEI number.  
To view your IMEI number in the phone  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.  
Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.  
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Setting a screen lock  
There are several ways to lock the screen on your device. For example, you can use the  
Face Unlock feature, which uses a picture of your face to unlock the screen. You can  
also set a screen unlock pattern, a number-based PIN lock, or a text-based password.  
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.  
To set a screen lock  
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From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.  
Select an option.  
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To set up the Face Unlock feature  
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From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.  
Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions on your device to capture your  
face.  
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After your face is successfully captured, tap Continue.  
Select a backup lock method and follow the instructions in the device to complete  
the setup.  
The Face Unlock feature is less secure than a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password. Someone  
who looks similar to you could unlock your device.  
For best results, capture your face in an indoor area that is well lit but not too bright, and hold  
the device at eye level.  
To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature  
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Activate the screen.  
Look at your device from the same angle you used to capture your Face Unlock  
photo.  
If the Face Unlock feature fails to recognize your face, you need to draw the backup pattern or  
enter the PIN to unlock the screen.  
To disable the Face Unlock protection  
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From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.  
Draw your backup screen unlock pattern or enter your PIN.  
Tap Swipe.  
To create a screen unlock pattern  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.  
Follow the instructions in your device. You are asked to select a security question  
that will be used to unlock the device if you forget your screen unlock pattern.  
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To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern  
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Activate the screen.  
Draw your screen unlock pattern.  
If the unlock pattern you draw on the screen is rejected five times in a row, you can select to  
either wait 30 seconds and then try again, or to answer the security question you have  
selected.  
To change the screen unlock pattern  
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From your Home screen, tap  
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Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.  
Draw your screen unlock pattern.  
Tap Pattern.  
Follow the instructions in your device.  
To disable the screen unlock pattern  
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From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.  
Draw the screen unlock pattern.  
Tap Swipe.  
To create a screen unlock PIN  
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From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.  
Enter a numeric PIN.  
If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.  
Tap Continue.  
Re-enter and confirm your PIN.  
If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.  
Tap OK.  
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To disable the screen unlock PIN  
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From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.  
Enter your PIN, then tap Next.  
Tap Swipe.  
To create a screen lock password  
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From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock >  
Password.  
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Enter a password.  
If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.  
Tap Continue.  
Re-enter and confirm your password.  
If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard.  
Tap OK.  
To disable the screen unlock password  
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From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.  
Enter your password and tap Continue.  
Tap Swipe.  
Finding your device  
There are several ways to find and protect your device if you ever lose it. Using the “my  
Xperia” service, you can:  
Look for your device on a map.  
Sound an alert which works even if the device is in silent mode.  
Remotely lock the device and display your contact information on it.  
Remotely wipe the internal and external memories on the device as a last resort.  
If the “my Xperia” service is activated on your device, all you have to do is go to  
myxperia.sonymobile.com and sign in using your Google™ account. If the service is not  
activated, you can activate it manually via the Settings menu.  
The “my Xperia” service may not available in all countries/regions.  
To activate the “my Xperia” service manually  
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Drag the status bar downward, then tap  
Tap Xperia™ > MyXperia™ > Activate.  
Mark the checkbox, then tap Accept.  
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Support application  
To access the support application  
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From your Application screen, find and tap  
Find and tap the required support item.  
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Recycling your device  
Got an old device 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 blogs.sonymobile.com/about-us/  
sustainability/commitment/overview/.  
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Settings overview  
Get to know the settings in your device so that you can personalize them to your own  
requirements.  
Wi-Fi  
Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan for available Wi-Fi® networks, or add a  
Wi-Fi® network.  
Bluetooth  
Turn Bluetooth™ on or off, search for available Bluetooth™  
devices, and make your device visible or invisible to other  
Bluetooth™ devices.  
Data usage  
More…  
Turn the mobile data traffic on or off, and keep track of your data  
usage details over a specified period of time.  
Turn Airplane mode on or off, configure settings for VPN and mobile  
networks, and enable your device to share its mobile data  
connection as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot, or via USB tethering or  
Bluetooth™ tethering. You can also enable or disable the NFC  
function.  
Call settings  
Sound  
Manage and configure settings for fixed dialing numbers, voicemail  
and Internet calls.  
Configure how your device rings, vibrates, or alerts you when you  
receive communications. You can also use these settings to set the  
volume level for music, video, games or other media with audio,  
and to make related adjustments.  
Display  
Storage  
Enable the screen to switch orientation when you rotate your  
device. You can also set the brightness, font size, wallpaper and  
screen timeout.  
Check out the available space on the internal storage and on the  
SD card. You can also erase the SD card, or unmount it for safe  
removal.  
Power  
management  
Turn the power saving modes on or off. You can also view your  
battery status and see how different applications consume battery  
power.  
Apps  
Manage running applications, downloaded applications and  
applications on the SD card.  
Xperia™  
Access a range of settings tailored to your Xperia device, for  
example, USB connection mode and Internet.  
Location  
services  
Enable or disable access to your location information.  
Security  
Protect your device by setting up different locks and passwords.  
You can also allow the installation of applications not from Google  
Play™.  
Language &  
input  
Select the device language, adjust text input options and configure  
speech settings.  
Backup & reset Back up your data and reset your device.  
Setup guide  
Add account  
Get help setting up your device.  
Add an account on your device, for example, an email account or a  
Google™ account.  
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Date & time  
Accessibility  
Set the time and date, or choose the network-provided values.  
Select your preferred date and hour format.  
Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related  
settings.  
Developer  
options  
Set options for application development. For example, you can  
display CPU usage on the Home screen or set your device to enter  
debug mode when USB connections are active.  
About phone  
View information about your device, such as the model number and  
signal strength. You can also update your software to the latest  
version.  
Status and notification icons overview  
Status icons  
The following status icons may appear on your screen:  
Signal strength  
No signal  
Roaming  
GPRS is available  
EDGE is available  
LTE is available  
NFC is activated  
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  
Flight mode is activated  
The Bluetooth™ function is activated  
The SIM card is not inserted  
The microphone is muted  
The speakerphone is on  
Silent mode  
Vibrate mode  
An alarm is set  
Synchronization is ongoing  
Problem with sign-in or synchronization  
A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available  
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Notification icons  
The following notification icons may appear on your screen:  
New email message  
New text message or multimedia message  
New voicemail  
An upcoming calendar event  
A song is playing  
The device 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  
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 addresses, and  
other information related to your contacts.  
Access your downloaded applications.  
Use the Email application to send and receive emails through both private and  
corporate accounts.  
Use the Facebook application to engage in social networking with friends, family  
members, and coworkers around the world.  
Browse and listen to FM radio stations.  
Use the Album application to view and work with your photos and videos.  
Use the Gmail™ application to read, write, and organize email messages.  
Search for information in your device and on the web.  
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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.  
Use the Movies application to play videos in your device, and share videos with  
your friends or on other devices using DLNA™.  
Use the "WALKMAN" application to organize and play music, audio books, and  
podcasts.  
Navigate your way using spoken, turn-by-turn instructions.  
View news stories and weather forecasts.  
Make phone calls by dialing the number manually, or by using the smart dial  
function.  
Search for places, for example, restaurants and coffee shops.  
Use the Video Unlimited™ application to rent and purchase videos.  
Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited™ application to access millions of  
songs over a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi® connection.  
Optimize settings to suit your own requirements.  
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.  
Use the Help application to access user support in the device. For example, you  
can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks.  
Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world.  
Download and install new applications and updates.  
Some applications are not supported all networks and/or service providers in all areas.  
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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.  
To access the setup guide manually  
1
2
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. Without  
limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number, 112. Please contact  
your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service  
or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.  
Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to  
the Internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet  
from your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more information.  
Water resistance  
In order for your phone to be water-resistant, the covers for the micro USB port, the  
headset connector, the HDMI™ connector, the microSD™ card slot, and the SIM card  
slot must be firmly closed. Also, make sure that the bottom cover is attached correctly.  
Avoid exposing your device to environments with excessive dust or moisture. Normal  
wear and tear, along with damage to your device, can reduce its ability to resist dust or  
moisture. Do not use your phone in the following conditions:  
Ocean water  
Hot water  
Swimming pool  
Sand/mud  
Diving  
Other liquid  
chemicals  
Never submerge the mobile phone, the micro USB port, the headset connector, the  
HDMI™ connector, the microSD™ card slot, or the SIM card slot in water. Never expose  
the mobile phone to any liquid chemicals, and never expose your mobile phone to moist  
environments with extreme high or low temperatures. If water or liquid gets on the micro  
USB port, the headset connector, the HDMI™ connector, the microSD™ card slot, and  
the SIM card slot, wipe it off with a dry cloth. The water resistance of the micro USB  
port, the headset connector, the HDMI™ connector, the microSD™ card slot, and the  
SIM card slot is not guaranteed in all environments or conditions.  
All compatible accessories, including chargers, handsfree devices, micro USB cables,  
and microSD™ cards, are not dust- and water-resistant on their own.  
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Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or improper use of  
your device. If you have any further questions about the use of your products, refer to  
our Customer support service for help.  
IP (Ingress Protection) rating  
Your phone has an IP rating, which means it has undergone certified tests to measure its  
resistance levels to water. The digit after X indicates how resistant the phone is to water.  
The higher the numbers, the higher the respective protection.  
The IP ratings of your phone are IPX5, IPX7 and IP5X. This means that your phone is  
dust protected and is protected against the effects of immersion and low-pressure water  
stream. So you can use the phone in extreme weather conditions, for example, when it's  
snowing or raining, or when humidity levels are high. You can also use the phone in  
dusty or sandy environments, and when your fingers are wet. See the table for more  
details.  
Water resistance  
IPX0. No special protection  
IPX1. Protected against dripping water  
IPX2. Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15 degrees from normal position  
IPX3. Protected against spraying water  
IPX4. Protected against splashing water  
IPX5. Protected against water jet spray  
IPX6. Protected against heavy jet spray  
IPX7. Protected against the effects of immersion  
IPX8. Protected against submersion  
Legal information  
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This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any  
warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of  
current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile  
Communications AB at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions  
of this user guide.  
©Sony Mobile Communications AB, 2013.  
All rights reserved.  
Your mobile phone has the capability to download, store and forward additional content, for example, ringtones.  
The use of such content may be restricted or prohibited by rights of third parties, including but not limited to  
restriction under applicable copyright laws. You, and not Sony, are entirely responsible for additional content that  
you download to or forward from your mobile phone. Prior to your use of any additional content, please verify that  
your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized. Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity  
or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in  
any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.  
This User Guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties. Use of such programming or  
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use. For applications accessed on or through a third-party website, please review such websitesterms of use  
and applicable privacy policy in advance. Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any  
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This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology  
outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.  
Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their intellectual  
property, including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected content. If the  
WMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software's ability to  
use WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does not affect unprotected content. When you  
download licenses for protected content, you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses.  
Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will  
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This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 visual and AVC patent portfolio licenses for the personal and  
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Index  
A
self-portraits ....................................................67  
settings ................................................67, 68, 71  
taking photos ..................................................66  
using the flash .................................................67  
video ................................................................70  
viewing photos ................................................67  
viewing videos .................................................71  
zoom ................................................................67  
caps lock .................................................................23  
charging ...................................................................11  
chat ..........................................................................50  
conference calls ......................................................39  
connecting ...............................................................88  
connectivity .............................................................88  
contacts ...................................................................42  
backing up .......................................................46  
copying ............................................................46  
favorite .............................................................45  
groups .............................................................46  
importing from SIM card .................................43  
joining contact information ..............................45  
picture .............................................................45  
sending ............................................................46  
sharing .............................................................46  
transferring ................................................42, 43  
corporate email, calendar, and contacts ...............103  
cropping  
accounts ..................................................................10  
Exchange Active Sync® ..................................10  
Facebook™ .....................................................10  
Google™ .........................................................10  
adjusting volume .....................................................56  
Airplane mode .........................................................29  
alarm ......................................................................108  
Album ................................................................75, 76  
map .................................................................80  
My albums .......................................................77  
online albums ..................................................81  
opening ...........................................................75  
pictures ............................................................76  
SensMe™ slideshow .......................................78  
thumbnail size .................................................76  
viewing ..........................................76, 77, 80, 81  
viewing local content .......................................75  
viewing online photos ......................................82  
Android Market™ - See Google Play™ ..................35  
Android™ ..................................................................7  
animated wallpaper .................................................18  
answering service ....................................................39  
applications  
arranging .........................................................20  
overview ........................................................119  
screen ..............................................................18  
sorting .............................................................20  
audio ........................................................................59  
adjusting volume .............................................56  
playing .............................................................56  
playing tracks in random order .......................59  
audio content  
photos .............................................................78  
D
data traffic ...............................................................32  
date  
format ..............................................................28  
deleting ....................................................................56  
an alarm .........................................................108  
music ...............................................................62  
photos .............................................................79  
tracks ...............................................................56  
videos ..............................................................79  
device  
battery .............................................................12  
performance ....................................................12  
update ...........................................................111  
download  
related content ................................................57  
B
backing up  
contacts ...................................................46, 112  
content ..........................................................112  
battery .....................................................................11  
Bluetooth™ wireless technology .............................96  
BRAVIA® Engine .....................................................75  
brightness ................................................................29  
business cards  
sending ............................................................46  
Internet settings ...............................................31  
driving directions ...................................................107  
C
calendar .................................................................108  
create an event ..............................................108  
calls ...................................................................37, 41  
barring .............................................................40  
diverting ...........................................................40  
emergency .......................................................37  
forwarding .......................................................40  
log ....................................................................38  
missed .............................................................38  
multiple ............................................................39  
reject ................................................................40  
settings ............................................................40  
waiting .............................................................39  
camera .........................................................66, 67, 71  
closing .............................................................66  
controls ...........................................................66  
geotagging ......................................................67  
icons ................................................................71  
overview ..........................................................66  
recording videos ..............................................70  
screen ..............................................................66  
E
e-mail .......................................................................51  
editing  
photos .............................................................78  
email ........................................................................51  
more than one account ...................................51  
emergency numbers ................................................37  
equalizer ..................................................................56  
events  
calendar .........................................................108  
extensions ...............................................................16  
F
Facebook™  
"Like" a track on Facebook™ .........................57  
synchronization .............................................104  
Xperia™ with Facebook ................................104  
favorites  
removing radio channels as ............................64  
saving radio channels as .................................64  
finding your device ................................................116  
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fixed dialing .............................................................41  
flash  
clearing video information ...............................84  
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)  
using when taking photos ...............................67  
Flight mode - See Airplane mode ............................29  
FM radio  
favorites ...........................................................64  
selecting a channel ..........................................63  
Friends’ music .........................................................59  
front camera ............................................................66  
settings ............................................................31  
music ...........................................................31, 55, 60  
adjusting volume .............................................56  
changing tracks ...............................................56  
deleting ............................................................62  
downloading music information ......................58  
hearing protection ...........................................60  
My playlists ......................................................60  
pausing a track ................................................56  
playing .............................................................56  
purchasing .......................................................61  
searching using TrackID™ ..............................61  
sending ............................................................57  
sharing .............................................................61  
shortcuts .........................................................58  
transferring to your device ..............................55  
transferring to/from a computer ......................55  
using a headset ...............................................31  
viewing artist info ............................................62  
Visualizer .........................................................57  
music services .........................................................61  
Music Unlimited™ ...................................................62  
My music .................................................................58  
G
geotagging  
of photos .........................................................67  
gesture input ...........................................................25  
Gmail™ ....................................................................51  
Google Latitude™ .................................................107  
Google Maps™ .....................................................106  
Google Play™ .........................................................35  
Google Talk™ ..........................................................50  
Google™ account setup .........................................52  
Google™ synchronization .....................................103  
GPS .......................................................................106  
H
HDMI .....................................................................100  
headset ....................................................................31  
using ................................................................31  
Home screen ...........................................................16  
customizing .....................................................17  
N
Navigation application ...........................................107  
notification .............................................................119  
light ..................................................................21  
panel ..........................................................21, 22  
ringtone ...........................................................28  
setting ..............................................................22  
I
icons ..............................................................118, 119  
in the camera ...................................................71  
importing SIM contacts ...........................................43  
improving photos with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine ....75  
infinite button ...........................................................57  
infinite key ...............................................................57  
instant messaging ...................................................50  
Internet  
O
on-screen keyboard ................................................23  
overview ..................................................................58  
P
settings ............................................................31  
web browser ....................................................87  
pausing a track ........................................................56  
personal information ................................................42  
phone maintenance ...............................................111  
phonebook ..............................................................42  
Phonepad ..........................................................23, 25  
photo albums  
K
keyboard .................................................................23  
settings ............................................................26  
keys .........................................................................11  
viewing ............................................................75  
photos .....................................................................79  
adding a geotag ..............................................79  
adding the geographical position ....................67  
associating with a contact ..............................45  
cropping ..........................................................78  
deleting ............................................................79  
editing ..............................................................78  
photo viewer ....................................................76  
rotating ............................................................78  
selecting ..........................................................76  
SensMe™ slideshow .......................................78  
sharing .............................................................79  
slideshow ........................................................78  
taking .........................................................66, 67  
transferring to/from a computer ......................55  
using as ...........................................................78  
viewing ................................................67, 75, 76  
viewing on a map ............................................80  
viewing same location .....................................67  
zooming ...........................................................78  
PIN .........................................................................114  
playing  
L
language ..................................................................29  
writing ..............................................................26  
Latitude .................................................................107  
LCD backlight control ..............................................29  
"Like" a photo on Facebook™ ................................82  
"Like" a track on Facebook™ .................................57  
"Like" a video on Facebook™ .................................82  
live wallpaper ...........................................................18  
location ............................................................67, 106  
locks  
activating the screen .........................................9  
locking the screen .............................................9  
screen lock ........................................................9  
M
maintenance ..........................................................111  
Maps ......................................................................106  
marking options .......................................................14  
Media Go™ ...........................................................100  
messages  
settings ............................................................31  
Microsoft® Exchange synchronization .................103  
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine .........................................75  
Movies .....................................................................83  
music ...............................................................56  
playlists ....................................................................59  
adding a track .................................................59  
deleting ............................................................60  
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playing your own .............................................60  
removing tracks ...............................................60  
powering off ..............................................................9  
powering on ...............................................................9  
presets  
removing radio channels as ............................64  
saving radio channels as .................................64  
protective plastic sheet ...........................................13  
PUK .......................................................................114  
purchasing  
silent mode ..............................................................27  
SIM card ................................................................114  
exporting contacts to ......................................47  
importing contacts from ..................................43  
slideshow ................................................................78  
Smart Connect ......................................................101  
SOS - See emergency numbers ..............................37  
status .....................................................................118  
bar ...................................................................21  
still camera ........................................................66, 68  
settings ............................................................67  
support ..................................................................111  
Support application ...............................................116  
surround sound feature ...........................................56  
symbols ...................................................................23  
synchronizing ........................................................103  
Facebook™ contacts, calendar, photos .......104  
Google™ contacts, calendar, email ..............103  
with Microsoft® Exchange ............................103  
music ...............................................................61  
R
radio ........................................................................63  
favorites ...........................................................64  
listening to with the speaker ...........................64  
mono sound ....................................................64  
moving between channels ..............................63  
opening ...........................................................63  
radio region .....................................................63  
searching for channels ....................................64  
selecting a channel ..........................................63  
stereo sound ...................................................64  
radio sound .............................................................64  
receiving items using Bluetooth™ ...........................97  
recently used applications window .........................19  
recommending music ..............................................57  
recommending photos and videos ..........................82  
recording videos ......................................................66  
using the camera key ......................................70  
recycling your device ............................................116  
resetting .................................................................113  
resizing  
T
taking photos ...........................................................66  
by tapping .......................................................66  
self-portraits ....................................................67  
using the camera key ......................................66  
telephony - See calls ...............................................37  
text input method ....................................................23  
themes .....................................................................18  
time ..........................................................................28  
time management ..................................................108  
TrackID™ technology ..............................................61  
buying a track ..................................................61  
deleting a track ................................................62  
opening ...........................................................61  
searching for track information .......................61  
sharing a track .................................................61  
using results ....................................................61  
using with the FM Radio .................................65  
viewing artist info ............................................62  
viewing charts .................................................61  
transferring  
photos .............................................................78  
ringtone .................................................................108  
rotating  
photos .............................................................78  
S
scanning barcodes ................................................100  
screen ......................................................................29  
cracked ............................................................13  
glass ................................................................13  
screen unlock pattern ....................................114  
warranty ...........................................................13  
searching  
contacts .....................................................42, 43  
turning off ..................................................................9  
turning on ..................................................................9  
U
music using TrackID™ ....................................61  
track information .............................................61  
self-portrait ..............................................................66  
sending  
business cards ................................................46  
contacts ...........................................................46  
music ...............................................................57  
sending items using Bluetooth™ ....................97  
SensMe™ channels ................................................59  
services ...................................................................10  
settings  
call ...................................................................40  
camera ......................................................67, 71  
data usage .......................................................32  
Internet ............................................................31  
messaging .......................................................31  
MMS ................................................................31  
quick settings ..................................................21  
still camera ......................................................67  
video camera ...................................................71  
setup guide ..............................................................10  
sharing  
updating your device .............................................111  
usage info ................................................................32  
USB connection ......................................................98  
using Movies ...........................................................83  
using the equalizer ..................................................56  
V
vibration ...........................................................28, 108  
video albums  
viewing ............................................................75  
video camera ...............................................66, 70, 71  
recording videos ..............................................70  
settings ............................................................71  
Video Unlimited™ ....................................................85  
buying videos ..................................................85  
creating an account .........................................85  
menu overview ..........................................85, 86  
notifications .....................................................85  
renting videos ..................................................85  
watching a video .............................................86  
videos ......................................................................79  
adjusting volume .............................................79  
deleting ............................................................79  
fast forwarding and rewinding .........................79  
pausing ............................................................79  
playing .............................................................79  
music ...............................................................61  
photos .............................................................79  
shuffle music ...........................................................59  
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recording .........................................................70  
selecting ..........................................................76  
sending ............................................................79  
sharing .............................................................79  
transferring to/from a computer ......................55  
viewing ................................................71, 75, 76  
viewing  
Movies .............................................................83  
photos .............................................................67  
videos recorded using the camera ..................71  
voice input ...............................................................27  
voice recognition .....................................................27  
voicemail .................................................................39  
volume  
adjusting for videos .........................................79  
key ...................................................................27  
W
"WALKMAN" application  
adding tracks to playlists ................................59  
deleting tracks .................................................56  
minimizing .......................................................56  
overview ..........................................................55  
playing tracks in random order .......................59  
playlists ...........................................................59  
using ................................................................56  
using the equalizer ..........................................56  
"WALKMAN" application widget .............................60  
wallpaper .................................................................18  
web browser ............................................................87  
widgets ....................................................................17  
resizing ............................................................17  
wireless networks ..................................................106  
Wisepilot™ ............................................................107  
Z
zoom ........................................................................67  
zooming  
photos .............................................................78  
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