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- Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 1
User guide Xperia™ M C1904/C1905 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 2
Xperia™ M User guide 6 Getting started 7 What is Android 7 Overview 7 Assembly 8 Turning the device on and off 10 Screen lock 10 Setup guide 11 Accounts and services data usage 33 Mobile network settings 34 Google Play 36 Getting started with Google Play 36 Downloading from Google Play - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 3
Conference calls 41 Forwarding calls 42 Restricting calls 42 Contacts 43 Transferring contacts using a computer 43 Synchronising contacts with your device 43 Other methods for transferring contacts 43 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application 44 Adding and editing contacts 44 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 4
105 About location services 105 Using GPS 105 Google Maps 105 Using Google Maps™ to get directions 106 Calendar and alarm clock 107 Calendar 107 Alarm clock 107 Support and maintenance 110 Updating your device 110 Backing up and restoring device content 111 Resetting your device 111 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 5
Support application 115 Recycling your device 115 Reference 116 Settings overview 116 Status and notification icons overview 117 Application overview 118 Important information 120 Important information leaflet 120 Limitations to services and features 120 Legal information 120 Index 121 5 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 6
Xperia™ M User guide 6 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 7
. 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 8
9 Main camera lens 10 Microphone 2 11 Headset jack 12 Camera light 13 Port for charger/USB cable 14 NFC™ detection area 15 Speaker 16 Strap hole Assembly To remove the back cover 1 Insert a thumbnail into the opening, as shown in the illustration, then lift up the side of the cover. 2 Remove the - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 9
To insert the memory card 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. To insert the micro SIM card • Remove the battery cover, then insert the micro SIM card - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 10
To attach the back cover 1 Place the back cover over the back of the device. 2 Press down the sides of the cover until you hear clicking noises. Turning the device on and off To turn on the device 1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. 2 If your screen goes dark, briefly - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 11
Sony Entertainment Network on your device. Or you can create a new account directly on your device. You can also access the setup guide later from the settings menu. To access the setup guide manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Setup guide. Accounts and services to download - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 12
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. Marking options Marked checkbox Unmarked checkbox Switched on Switched off To mark or - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 13
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 14
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 15
tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level. Improving battery performance Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the Internet, you can save power by disabling all mobile and contacts) to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 16
scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony™ original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less but is not in active use, for example, to receive or make phone calls. STAMINA mode, when activated, continuously evaluates the remaining standby time, - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 17
To activate Low battery mode 1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . 2 Find and tap Power management. 3 Drag the slider beside Low battery mode to the right. To deactivate Low battery mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Power management. 3 Tap next to Low battery mode. - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 18
The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access. To go to the Home screen • Press . To browse the Home screen • Flick right or left. To set a pane as the main Home screen pane 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Flick - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 19
Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget 1 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. 2 Drag the dots inward or - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 20
3 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger. To share an application from your Application screen 1 From your 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. 20 This - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 21
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 22
a small app 1 To make the small apps bar appear, press . 2 Tap > . 3 Find a small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to complete the installation. Application menu You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will look different depending - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 23
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 24
used to access extra characters in the language. 2 Close the on-screen keyboard view. Note that this icon does not appear in portrait mode. 3 Display numbers and symbols. 24 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 25
keyboard, then tap . 2 Follow the instructions to personalise your on-screen keyboard. If keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the application until appears. To enter numbers or symbols • When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. Tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 26
To select text 1 Enter some text, then tap and hold the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. 2 Drag the tabs left or right to select more text. To edit text in landscape orientation 1 Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text. 2 Select the text you want to work with - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 27
in portrait orientation. Using the Phonepad 1 Choose a text input option 2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock 3 Display numbers 4 Display symbols and smileys 5 Enter a space 6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input 7 Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 28
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 suggested text appears. 4 Edit the text manually if necessary. 28 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 29
when ringing checkbox. Time and date You can change the time and date on your device. To set the date manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked. 4 Tap Set date. 5 Adjust the date by scrolling up and down - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 30
1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is To set a ringtone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. 3 Select a ringtone. 4 Tap Done. To enable touch tones 1 From your Home screen, - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 31
The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. 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 favourite songs. To enhance the - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 32
card Your device supports a microSD™ have a mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to get these settings: • For most mobile networks and It is also possible to download these settings later from the Settings menu. • You can manually add and change Internet and - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 33
To download Internet and messaging settings 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings. 3 Tap Accept. To reset the default Internet settings 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. 3 Tap . 4 Tap Reset to - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 34
more specific settings for the application, tap View app settings and make the desired changes. Specific manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks > Service providers. 3 Tap Search mode > Manual. 4 Select a network. If you select a network manually - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 35
bar downwards, then tap . 2 Find and tap More... > Mobile networks > Service providers. 3 Tap Search mode > Automatic. Turning off data traffic You can disable all data connections over mobile networks to avoid any unwanted data downloads and synchronisations. Contact your network operator if you - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 36
by using the search function. 2 Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. To download a paid application 1 In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. 2 Tap the item to view its details - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 37
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 thirdparty content. Only use - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 38
card is locked 1 Tap Emergency call. 2 Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap . Making calls You can make a call by manually dialling 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 39
the country code, area code (without the first 0) and phone number, then tap Call. 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 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 40
Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen. 3 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. You can also call a number by tapping > Call back. To add - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 41
privately. 3 To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap . To release a participant from a conference call 1 During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants. 2 Tap next to - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 42
Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. 3 Select an option. 4 Enter the number you want to forward the calls to, then tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 43
Sony™ Bridge for Mac application, then click Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to cards can only save one phone number for each contact. Refer to the User guide of your old device for contacts saved on your device, with the corresponding dates for when they were created. Select the batch - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 44
you synchronise your contacts with more than one account, you can join contacts on your device to avoid duplicates. Some synchronisation services, for example, some social networking services, do not allow you to edit contact details. To add a contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 45
To edit a contact 1 From the Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap . 3 Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done. To associate a picture with a contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap . 3 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 46
1 Shortcut tabs 2 Tap a contact to view its details 3 Alphabetical index for browsing contacts 4 Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu 5 Search for contacts 6 Create a contact 7 Open more options To search for a contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap and enter the - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 47
contact > OK. 4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send several contacts at once 1 From your Home screen, tap , Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. Backing up contacts You can use a memory card or a SIM card - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 48
Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service number as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap . 4 When you are not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message. You a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap . 5 When you - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 49
, 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 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap the conversation you want to open. 3 If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 50
Google Talk™ You can use the Google Talk™ instant messaging application on your device to chat with friends who also use this application. To start Google Talk™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Talk. To reply to an instant message with Google Talk™ 1 When someone contacts you on Google - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 51
the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup. For some email services, you may need to contact your email service provider for email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. If necessary, contact your email service provider for detailed settings. - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 52
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 sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your device. Or you can go - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 53
by . 4 Tap the attachment tab in the email body. All attachments appear in a list. 5 Tap Load below an attachment item. 6 When the attachment is downloaded, tap View or Save. To save a sender's email address to your contacts 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . The inbox of your - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 54
To manage your email in batches 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your device, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check. 2 Mark the - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 55
™ player. Listen to and organise music, audio books and podcasts that you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the music player, you can use the Media Go™ application. Media Go™ helps transfer music - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 56
Using the "WALKMAN" application To play audio content 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 In My music, select a music category and browse to the song that you want to open. 3 Tap a song to play it. You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Please verify that you have - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 57
Tap Send. 3 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 YouTube™ • Extension searches on the web • Content from the PlayNow™ service The accuracy of search results may vary. To get more information about - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 58
friends have shared using online services 7 Picture of the currently update your music with the latest information 1 In My music, tap . 2 Tap Download music info > Start. Your device searches online and downloads tap , then tap Download music info > Start. This application requires a mobile or Wi-Fi® - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 59
For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer on page 99. To create your own playlists 1 In My music, to add an artist, album or a song to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or song. 2 In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist. - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 60
, tap Download. 2 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 61
the tab to appear, then tap this tab. 3 Log in to Facebook™ and recommend the track. The feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. To delete a track from the track history 1 Open the TrackID™ application, then tap History. 2 Tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 62
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 favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 63
7 Save or remove a channel as a favourite 8 Tuned frequency Using your favourite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By using favourites you can quickly return to a radio channel. To save a channel as a favourite 1 When the radio is open, - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 64
, 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. 64 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 65
, 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 photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. 65 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 66
of the screen, then find and select Front camera. 3 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. • When the camera is open, pinch - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 67
press the camera key to take the photo manually. Adding the geographical position to your photos is determined either by wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS 4 Check the options that you want to select under Location services. 5 After you confirm your settings, press to return to - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 68
5MP 4:3 5 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on nonwidescreen displays or print in high resolution. 3MP 16:9 3 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. A high resolution widescreen format. Has a higher resolution than full HD. Suitable for photos - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 69
for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch focus Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Exposure - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 70
a photo. Auto upload Automatically upload updates to photos to a pre-selected 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 71
Off Shutter sound Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video. Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 72
using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Soft snap Use for shooting videos against soft . Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 73
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 74
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 Shutter sound Choose to turn on or turn - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 75
Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. 75 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 76
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. From Album, you can share your favourite photos and videos with friends via Bluetooth™ wireless technology, email, messaging - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 77
3 Scroll up or down to view content. 4 Tap a photo or video to view it. 5 The date and number of items in the group below. To view photos and videos in grid view 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Album. All photos - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 78
1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service. 2 View photos and videos on Facebook™. 3 View photos and videos in Picasa™. 4 View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card. 5 View all - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 79
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 80
To improve a photo using advanced settings 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap Edit photo > . 2 Select an option. 3 To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. After you save the edited photo, the original unchanged version of the photo remains on your - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 81
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 1 Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album. 2 Using - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 82
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 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 83
as Picasa™ and Facebook™. You can view comments from your friends and add your own comments as well. Overview of online services 1 Active online service. 2 Name of online album. 3 Number of items in the online album. 4 Refresh. 5 View menu options. To view and add comments to online album content - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 84
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 85
video, then follow the relevant steps to send it. To get movie information manually 1 Make sure your device has an active data connection. 2 From your Home list. 7 Select a search result, then tap Done. The download of the information begins. You also get information about newly added videos - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 86
service to rent and buy videos that you can view not only on your Android device, but also on a PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®), PlayStation® 3 or PlayStation® Vita. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases can also choose to download a purchased video to most Sony™ devices that are - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 87
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™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited account. 87 This is an Internet - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 88
About the web browser The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. Google Chrome™ is not available in all - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 89
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 3 Tap another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Press - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 90
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually 1 Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on. 2 From the Home screen, 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 91
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. Mobile data connection sharing overview When your device is sharing its data connection, the following icons may appear in the status bar or in the Notification - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 92
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 travelling. VPN connections can be set up in many ways - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 93
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 94
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. Content with Digital Rights Management (DRM) cannot be played on a Digital Media Renderer device - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 95
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 . 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 96
with your device You can use the Google Wallet™ application or the Operator wallet application on your device to pay for items in stores that support NFC payment methods. Just tap 96 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 97
network operator for more information about such services. To select a wallet for use on Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections cases you have to manually pair your device - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 98
, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 4 Press and select Rename phone. 5 Enter a name for your device. 6 Tap Rename. Pairing with another Bluetooth 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 99
the PC Companion application on your computer. PC Companion helps you access additional computer applications to transfer and organise media files, update your device, synchronise device content, and more. You might not be able to transfer some copyright-protected material between your device - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 100
enabled device that supports Media transfer, instructions to pair the computer. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity. 4 services which help you transfer music, video and pictures to and from your device. You can also use PC Companion to update your device and get the latest software - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 101
to access mobile web content, such as a web page with more product information or a map of nearby outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standard too small to scan. To enter a barcode manually 1 When the NeoReader™ application is open, tap . 2 Enter the numbers of the barcode in the text field, then - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 102
to open more options Enter the barcode numbers manually. This option can be used if your download the NeoReader™ application 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 Smart Connect to set a specific - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 103
up to date. Synchronising with Google™ Synchronise your device with different Google™ services to keep your information up to date, regardless Google™ account, then tap the items that you want to synchronise. To synchronise manually with your Google™ account 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 104
Sony to enable easy integration. To set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account on your device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Add account > Xperia™ with Facebook. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your Facebook™ account, or create a new account. To synchronise manually - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 105
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 . Before taking trips, you can download and save maps to your memory card to avoid high roaming costs. The Google Maps™ application requires - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 106
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 107
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar About the calendar Your device has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your device calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts on page 103. To set the - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 108
To edit an existing alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarm & clock. 3 Tap the alarm you want to edit. 4 Tap Time and adjust the time by scrolling up and down. 5 Tap Done. 6 If desired, edit other alarm settings. 7 Tap Done. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 109
To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarm & clock, then tap to select an alarm. 3 Tap Advanced alarm settings, then mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. 4 Tap Done. To snooze an alarm when it sounds • Tap Snooze - %s min. To turn - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 110
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 111
software for it. 4 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 Google Play™. Resetting your device You can reset your device to its - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 112
and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 3 Tap Factory data reset. 4 Tap Reset phone. 5 To confirm, tap Erase everything. Locking and protecting your device IMEI number Every device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your device is - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 113
many times, the SIM card becomes locked. If this happens, contact your service provider to get a new SIM card. Setting a screen lock There are Settings > Security > Screen lock. 2 Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your device to capture your face. 3 After your face is successfully - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 114
PIN. 3 Tap Swipe. To create a screen unlock pattern 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern. 3 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 115
application 1 From your Application screen, find and tap . 2 Find and tap the required support item. Recycling your device Got an old device lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will help us reuse its - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 116
management Apps Xperia™ Location services Security Language & input Backup & reset Setup guide Add account VPN and mobile networks, and enable your device to share its mobile data connection as downloaded applications and applications on the SD card. Access a range of settings tailored to your Xperia - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 117
phone Set the time and date, or choose the network-provided values. Select your preferred date and hour format. Enable your installed accessibility services about your device, such as the model number and signal strength. You can also update your software to the latest version. Status and - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 118
call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications Application application to manage phone numbers, email address and other information related to your contacts. Access your downloaded applications. Use the - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 119
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. 119 This - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 120
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 device has the capability to download, store and forward additional content, for example, ringtones. The use of such content may be - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 121
date format 29 deleting 56 an alarm 107 music 61 photos 80 songs 56 videos 81 device battery 15 performance 15 update 110 device maintenance 110 download Internet settings 32 driving directions 106 E editing faces 81 photos 79, 80 email 51 more than one account 51 emergency numbers - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 122
"Like" a song on Facebook 57 synchronisation 104 Xperia™ with Facebook 104 faces editing 81 favourites removing radio information 85 Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) settings 32 music 32, 55, 59 adjusting volume 56 changing songs 56 deleting 61 downloading music information 58 hearing - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 123
115 resetting 111 camera 71 setup guide 11 sharing music 60 numbers 38 STAMINA mode changing settings 16 standby time estimating 16 status 117 bar 22 still camera 65, 67 settings 67 support 110 Support tethering 91 with Xperia Link 91 text input on 10 U updating your device 110 USB - Sony Ericsson Xperia M | User Guide - Page 124
using the equaliser 56 V vibration 30, 107 video albums viewing 76 video camera 65, 71 recording videos 71 settings 71, 72 video player pausing a video 81 Video Unlimited 86 buying videos 86 creating an account 86 menu overview 86 notifications 86 renting videos 86 watching a video 87
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