Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 6
Overview.............................................................................................6
Assembly............................................................................................ 7
Screen protection................................................................................8
Starting your device for the first time................................................... 8
Why do I need a Google™ account?...................................................9
Charging your device.......................................................................... 9
Learning the basics...................................................................... 11
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 11
Locking and unlocking the screen..................................................... 13
Home screen.................................................................................... 13
Application screen.............................................................................15
Navigating applications..................................................................... 16
Widgets............................................................................................ 16
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................17
Background and themes...................................................................18
Taking a screenshot..........................................................................19
Status and notifications..................................................................... 19
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................20
Application overview......................................................................... 21
Downloading applications............................................................23
Downloading applications from Google Play™.................................. 23
Downloading applications from other sources................................... 23
Internet and networks.................................................................. 24
Browsing the web............................................................................. 24
Internet and MMS settings ............................................................... 24
Wi-Fi®.............................................................................................. 25
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................ 27
Controlling data usage...................................................................... 27
Selecting mobile networks................................................................ 28
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................29
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................30
Synchronizing with online accounts...................................................30
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................30
Basic settings...............................................................................32
Accessing settings............................................................................ 32
Sound, ringtone, and volume............................................................ 32
SIM card protection ......................................................................... 33
Screen settings................................................................................. 33
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Screen lock.......................................................................................34
Language settings.............................................................................35
Date and time................................................................................... 35
Enhancing the sound output............................................................. 36
Typing text................................................................................... 37
On-screen keyboard......................................................................... 37
Entering text using voice input...........................................................38
Editing text........................................................................................38
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard.....................................................39
Calling.......................................................................................... 40
Making calls...................................................................................... 40
Receiving calls.................................................................................. 41
Ongoing calls.................................................................................... 42
Using the call log...............................................................................42
Forwarding calls................................................................................ 43
Restricting calls................................................................................. 43
Multiple calls..................................................................................... 44
Conference calls............................................................................... 44
Voicemail.......................................................................................... 44
Emergency calls................................................................................45
Contacts ......................................................................................46
Transferring contacts........................................................................ 46
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................47
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................48
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................... 49
Favorites and groups........................................................................ 50
Sending contact information..............................................................51
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 51
Backing up contacts......................................................................... 51
Messaging and chat.....................................................................53
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 53
Organizing your messages................................................................ 54
Calling from a message.....................................................................55
Messaging settings........................................................................... 55
Instant messaging and video chat..................................................... 55
Email.............................................................................................57
Setting up email................................................................................ 57
Sending and receiving email messages............................................. 57
Email preview pane........................................................................... 58
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 59
Email account settings...................................................................... 60
Gmail™.............................................................................................60
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Music ...........................................................................................61
Transferring Music to Your Device ....................................................61
Listening to music............................................................................. 61
“WALKMAN” homescreen menu....................................................... 62
Playlists.............................................................................................64
Sharing music................................................................................... 64
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 65
Visualizer ..........................................................................................65
Recognizing music with TrackID™.................................................... 65
Music Unlimited online service...........................................................67
FM radio....................................................................................... 68
Listening to the radio.........................................................................68
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 69
Sound settings..................................................................................69
Camera.........................................................................................70
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................70
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces................................. 71
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................71
General camera settings................................................................... 71
Still camera settings.......................................................................... 73
Video camera settings.......................................................................76
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 78
Viewing photos and videos................................................................78
Sharing and managing photos and videos.........................................79
Editing photos with the Photo editor application................................79
Album homescreen menu................................................................. 80
Viewing your photos on a map.......................................................... 81
Videos.......................................................................................... 83
Watching videos in the Movies application........................................ 83
Transferring Video Content to Your Device ....................................... 84
Managing video content....................................................................84
Connectivity................................................................................. 85
Bluetooth® wireless technology........................................................ 85
Computer Tool..................................................................................87
Managing files using a computer....................................................... 87
Using a headset ............................................................................... 88
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect................. 88
Travel and maps...........................................................................91
Using location services......................................................................91
Google Maps™ and navigation......................................................... 92
Airplane mode...................................................................................93
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Calendar and alarm clock............................................................ 94
Calendar........................................................................................... 94
Alarm and clock................................................................................ 95
Support and maintenance............................................................97
Support for your device.....................................................................97
Updating your device........................................................................ 97
IMEI number..................................................................................... 98
Battery and power management....................................................... 99
Memory and storage....................................................................... 100
Backing up and Restoring Content..................................................101
Restarting and resetting your device............................................... 103
Recycling your device..................................................................... 104
Important information.................................................................105
Important information leaflet............................................................ 105
Limitations to services and features.................................................105
Legal information.............................................................................105
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