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    P User guide
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    Contents Important information 7 Android™-what and why 8 Applications 8 Getting started 9 Assembly 9 Turning the phone on and off 9 Setup guide 10 Screen lock 10 Accounts and services 11 Getting to know your phone 13 Phone overview 13 Battery 13 Using the keys 16 Using the touchscreen
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    Android Market 59 PlayNow™ service 60 Before you download content 60 Downloading from the PlayNow™ service 60 Video Unlimited 61 Video Unlimited™ menu NeoReader™ application 67 NeoReader™ application menu overview 67 Synchronizing data on your phone 68 Synchronizing with Google 68
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    Music 86 Protecting your hearing 86 Copying media files to your phone's internal storage 86 Using the music player 86 Identifying music the radio sound between devices 94 Switching between mono and stereo sound mode 94 Identifying radio tracks using TrackID 94 Sharing the details of music
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    mode via Wi-Fi 119 PC Companion 120 Media Go 120 Connecting your phone to a TV set 122 Using location services to support 136 Troubleshooting 137 My phone is not working as expected 137 Resetting the phone 137 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging.......138 The battery
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    Recycling your phone 139 Legal information 140 Index 141 6 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    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
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    new software version is available and your phone supports this new software, you can update your phone to get new features and the latest improvements. Your Android™ phone is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and
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    . To remove the SIM card microSIM 1 Remove the cover of the SIM card slot. 2 Press against the edge of the SIM card and release it, then draw the SIM card outward to remove it. Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone Make sure the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before
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    specific needs. You can also skip some steps and access the setup guide manually at a later stage. To access the setup guide manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Setup guide. Screen lock When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery
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    the screen. To play an audio track from on the time and date area and flick to password, settings and personal information. The next time you sign in, you get a personalized view. Google™ account Having a Google account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android phone
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    SyncML™ account Synchronize your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™. View and manage contacts, calendar events and bookmarks from your phone just as easily as you would from a computer. 12 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    7. Menu key 8. Home key 9. Back key 10. SIM card slot 11. HDMI™ connector 12. Connector for charger/USB cable 13. Front camera lens 14. Camera LED light 15. Camera lens 16. NFC detection area 17. Main microphone 18. Camera key 19. Volume/Zoom key 20. Power key 21. Speaker Battery Your phone has
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    at least 30 minutes before you turn it on for the first time. When you connect the phone charger cable to a power source, such as a USB port or a phone charger, it may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen. You can still use your phone while it is charging. Charging the
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    manually. You can also synchronize automatically, but increase the synchronization intervals. • Check the battery usage menu in the phone 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 Android
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    content. Your phone 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
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    To mark or unmark options • Tap the relevant checkbox or list option. Marked checkbox Unmarked checkbox Marked list option Unmarked list option Zooming The zoom options available depend on the application you are using. To zoom • When available, tap or to zoom in or out. You may have to drag the
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    turns the touchscreen off when your face touches the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating phone functions when you are engaged in a call. Home screen Your phone one of the screen's four extensions. shows which part of the Home screen you are in. 18 This is an Internet version
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    an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the Music player widget allows you to start playing music directly. To add a widget to menu of your Home screen You can open the Home screen options menu in two ways: • From your Home screen, press . • Touch and hold on any part
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    to a folder • Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the folder. To rename a folder 1 Tap . You can use a photo you have taken, or an animation. Go to Android Market™ and other sources to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the
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    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 down . Application menu You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application by pressing the key on your phone. The menu will look different
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    , press . A menu is not available in until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location. 3 Tap to exit edit mode. You can only move your the signal strength, battery status, and other information. A notification light also gives you battery status information and
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    running application to open it. To clear the Notification panel • From the Notification panel, tap Clear. Phone settings menu View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu. To access the phone settings 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings. 23 This is an Internet version of this
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    the on-screen keyboard 1 23 4 5 8 6 7 1 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access • When you enter text, turn the phone sideways. For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the application you are
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    -case and lower-case letters • Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa. To turn and hold the text field until the Edit text menu appears. 2 Select an option. Using the Gesture your finger between words so that the phone recognizes them. Gesture input is only available
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    when you've finished entering a word. 2 The phone suggests a word based on the letters you have may need to slide to enter the first part of the word, then tap each letter to case and turn on the caps lock 3 Display numbers 4 Display symbols and smileys 5 Enter a space 6 Open the input settings menu
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    access a text input settings menu that helps you set options for text prediction. For example, you can decide how you want the phone to present word alternatives and on a mobile or Wi-Fi® network to use this service. Additional charges may apply. 27 This is an Internet version of this publication. ©
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    it points to the microphone, then release your finger. 3 When Speak now appears word you want. To access Xperia™ keyboard settings when voice input playing volume with the volume key • When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down. To set the phone to silent and vibrate mode
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    can change the time and date in your phone. To set the date manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked. 4 Tap Set date. 5 Adjust the date by scrolling up and down. 6 Tap Set. To set the time manually 1 From your Home
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    select the first entry in the following menu. You can then select the language you want. Flight mode In Airplane mode, your phone's 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
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    To turn on Flight mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 3 Mark the Airplane mode checkbox. You can also select Airplane mode from the Phone options menu. To access the Phone options menu, press and hold the power key . Memory You can save content to your
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    or using the Internet right away. • In some cases you will have the option to adjust Internet and messaging settings the first time you turn on your phone. It is also possible to adjust these settings later from the Settings menu. • You can manually adjust or change Internet and network settings in
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    screen. Data amounts indicated are approximate. Please consult your service provider to verify actual data usage. Data sent or Reset. The alert limit is reset to zero and the alert is deactivated. Turning off data traffic You can disable all data connections in 2G or 3G networks with your phone
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    available for data. But you can configure your phone manually to only use a slower 2G network mode for data, to extend the life of your battery between charges. You can also configure your phone to access a different set of network modes entirely, or to behave in particular ways when roaming. To
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    Your phone supports can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your phone's contact list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log call • Press the volume key up or down. To turn on the loudspeaker during a call • Tap . 35 This is an Internet version
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    enter it manually. To enter your voicemail number 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail settings > Voicemail number. 3 Enter your voicemail number. 4 Tap OK. To call your voicemail service 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Phone. 3 Touch and
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    name of the participant you want to talk to 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
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    . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call blocking. 3 Select an option. 4 Enter the password and tap Enable. 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
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    . PC Companion also offers a range of other features, including help with updating your phone software. To install PC Companion 1 New phone: Turn on your new Android™ phone and connect it to a PC using a USB cable. 2 New phone: Tap Install to install PC Companion on the PC. 3 Computer: If a popup
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    instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from your old phone, go to www.sonymobile.com/support/contacts. Transferring contacts using synchronization accounts Your phone turned on and your phone set messaging service 1 the vCard file to open a menu so you can save the
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    browsing contacts 5 Tap a contact thumbnail to access the Quick Contact menu 6 Shortcut tabs Managing your contacts You can create, edit and you can join contacts in your phone to avoid duplicates. Some synchronization services, for example, some social networking services, do not allow you to
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    field. All contacts beginning with those letters appear. The quick contact menu Tap a contact's thumbnail to view quick communication options for a to appear as an option in the quick contact menu, you may need to set up the application in your phone and be logged in to the application. For example
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    menu. Sharing your contacts To send your business card 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap Myself. 3 Press , then tap Send contact > OK. 4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions . To export all contacts to the phone's internal storage 1 From your Home
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    messages from your phone using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can for the desired recipients. You can also enter the full number in the search field manually, then tap Add. 4 When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done. 5 Tap
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    of the screen, then select the recipient name or number from the list that appears. 4 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
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    To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Press , then tap Settings. 3 Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports. When a message has been delivered to a recipient, appears in the message. To view messages
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    Enter your email address and password, then tap Next. 4 If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. If necessary, contact your email service provider for detailed settings. For corporate email setup on your phone, select Exchange Active Sync
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    to read your previous or next message. 6 To return to the inbox view, drag the split bar accordingly. To hide the preview pane, hold your phone vertically, or change the preview pane settings. To change email preview pane settings 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. 2 If you
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    tap the account name. Press , then tap Search. 3 Tap Search, enter your search text, then tap . 4 The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email you want to open. 5 To change search options, tap and select a different option. To manage your email in batches 1 From your Home
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    to friends using the Google Talk™ application, synchronize your phone calendar application with your Google Calendar™, and download applications and games from Android Market™. The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries/ regions or by all networks and
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    Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. 3 Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. Your phone is now ready to use with Gmail™ , Google Talk™, and Google Calendar™. You can also sign in or create a Google™ account from the setup
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    Google Talk™ You can use Google Talk™ instant messaging in your phone 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
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    get a snack-size preview of events before choosing to open them and view the full content. Timescape™ also features an infinite button that gives you access to a range of content about the item you are currently viewing. The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all
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    tap When you refresh the main view, your phone may connect to the Internet to update information from web service accounts that you have linked to Timescape™. To services for Timescape™ You can perform an extension search in Android Market™ and download new services for Timescape™. Such services
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    , then tap Settings. To schedule web service content updates in Timescape™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Timescape™. 3 Press , then tap Settings > Update mode. 4 Tap the desired option. If you select Manual, no automatic updates get scheduled. Timescape™ Feed widget The Timescape
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    likes, and retweets. Timescape™ Friends widget view 1 2 3 4 5 1 Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view 2 Tap to refresh the view 3 Activity indicator - indicates updates to feeds 4 Tap to show friends with most recent social networking activity 5 Open this tab to show the friends you are following and
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    . Timescape™ Share widget Share your status through one of the services that you have logged in to from your phone. For example, you can post updates on Facebook™ or Twitter™. Timescape™ Share widget view 1 2 3 1 Icon showing the service currently used to send posts 2 Shortcut to the Timescape™ main
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    You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it. To use Android Market™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™ account in your phone on page 51. Android Market™ may not be available in all countries or regions To open Android Market™ 1 From the Home screen, tap
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    , Sony is not responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your phone 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 Android
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    1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . Downloading from the PlayNow™ service Download a range of content from the PlayNow™ service direct to your phone. Choose from a variety of applications, games, music, ringtones, and other content. Note that payment options for non-free applications may
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    service to rent and purchase videos that you can view not only on your phone, but also on your PC, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®), and PlayStation® 3. Take your pick from the latest Hollywood releases The Video Unlimited™ menu is dynamic, which means video to most Sony™ devices that are connected to your
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    completed Downloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi® network, and you have enough free space 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
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    Music Unlimited™ Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs over a 3G or Wi-Fi® connection. You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud
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    Tap Save. When the appointment time approaches, your phone plays a short sound to remind you. Also, appears phone as an alarm clock and select any sound in your phone as your alarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your phone is turned off. But it does sound when your phone is set to silent mode
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    Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarm. 3 Tap the alarm you want to edit. 4 Mark the Vibrate checkbox. To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarm, then tap to select an alarm. 3 Mark the Alarm in silent
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    To snooze an alarm when it sounds • Tap Snooze - min. To turn off an alarm when it sounds • Slide to the right. 66 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standard barcode menu overview The following menu options are available in the NeoReader™ application: Capture the barcode using a higher image resolution in cases where NeoReader™ does not recognize the barcode automatically Enter the bar code numbers manually
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    phone. Synchronizing your phone with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date. You can: • access your Gmail™ , Google Calendar™, Google™ contacts, and other Google services synchronize. To synchronize manually with your Google™ reset your phone. See Resetting the phone
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    , calendar entries, photos, and data from other services you use. When you set up Facebook to work in your phone, you may get the option to create a Facebook inside Xperia™ account, which allows easier access to Facebook from other applications in your phone. 69 This is an Internet version of this
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    the on-screen instructions. To synchronize manually with your Facebook™ account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 3 Tap the Facebook™ account or the Facebook inside Xperia™ account. 4 Press , then tap Sync now. To remove a Facebook™ account from your phone When you
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    , then tap your SyncML™ account. 3 Tap Account settings. 4 Tap Sync interval and select an interval option. To remove a SyncML™ account from your phone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account. 3 Tap Remove account. 4 Tap Remove account again to
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    other devices, pay for goods using your phone, and scan special tags that give you more information about a product or service. You can share tags that you communications. NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions. To turn on the NFC function 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and
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    playing or paused. 6 Hold your phone and the receiving phone back-to-back so the NFC detection area of each phone touches the other. When the phones a photo or video with another phone using NFC 1 Make sure both your phone and the receiving phone have the NFC function turned on, the Share my tag
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    You can create tags that you can later share with others who have a phone or other device that can scan NFC tags. The tags you add can Mark the Share my tag checkbox. Make sure that the NFC function is turned on and that the phone screen is active. 4 To stop sharing this tag, uncheck the Share my
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    with your phone. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other internal services at on your phone's location. Move closer to the Wi-Fi® access point to increase the signal strength. To turn on Wi to enter a password. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected. Your phone remembers Wi-Fi
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    Before you add a Wi-Fi® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting in your phone. To add a Wi-Fi® network manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . , enter a password. 7 Tap Save. Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID name and Wireless password. To view
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    to an existing network without entering long passwords. Use one of these methods to instructions that appear. Using the Connected devices feature to share files Share media files in your phone play music tracks that are saved on your phone. Or you can open files from the other device on your phone
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    devices view, press . The Media server function stays running in the background. 9 To turn off the media server, go to the Connected devices view in the phone and unmark the Share contents checkbox. The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices. Also refer to your
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    automatically on the device you select. You can also play a track from your phone on another device by tapping the cover art for the track and then tapping Play on device. Sharing your phone's mobile data connection You can share your phone's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB
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    5 If required, enter a password. 6 Tap Save. 7 Mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. The phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi® need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal for the VPN connection to turn it off. 80 This is an Internet version of this publication
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    current web page Go forward one page in the browsing history Open a menu to see more options To open the toolbar • From the browser, web address. 3 If you are using portrait view, tap . If you are using landscape mode, tap Go. To search for a web page 1 Tap the search and address text field to
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    release your finger. If you select a link by mistake before releasing your tap OK. 4 Tap and hold the bookmark to open a menu. 5 Tap Add shortcut to Home. To share a link the on-screen instructions. Managing bookmarks Bookmarks bookmarks may be preinstalled on your phone. To bookmark a web page 1
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    is open, press . 2 Tap Bookmarks. 3 Touch and hold a bookmark to open a menu. 4 Tap Edit bookmark. 5 Edit the name and the web address, as desired. 6 press . 2 Tap Bookmarks. 3 Touch and hold a bookmark to open a menu. 4 Tap Delete bookmark to delete the selected bookmark. To bookmark a previously
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    new browser window 1 Touch and hold a link until a menu appears. 2 Tap Open in new window. To switch between To change the text size on web pages 1 When the browser is open, press . 2 Tap More > Settings > Text size. 3 Select a text size. To clear the cache memory from your phone 1 When the browser
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    the text automatically adjusts to the new screen size. If auto-fit is disabled, you might need to scroll sideways to read a full sentence. To auto-fit web pages 1 When the Browser is open,
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    turn off the volume level warning • When appears, tap OK to dismiss the warning. Every time you restart your phone, the media volume is automatically set to a safe level. Copying media files to your phone to open. 4 Tap a track to play it. Music player overview 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 9 7
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    phone's internal storage 2 Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-ins from Android Market™ 3 Album art (if available) 4 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind 5 Play want to adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down.
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    . 3 Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists this way. You might the music on your phone's internal storage 2 Picture of the currently playing artist (if available) 3 Search all tracks saved on your phone 4 Browse your music
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    update your music with the latest information 1 In My music, press . 2 Tap . Your phone mobile or Wi-Fi® network connection. Playing music in random order You can play tracks in playlists in random order. also tap mode. and choose shuffle mode or repeat 89 This is an Internet version of this
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    phone to a computer on page 119. To create your own playlists 1 In the music player, tap MY MUSIC. 2 To add an artist, album or a track to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or track. 3 In the menu a playlist. 4 Tap a track to play it. To remove a track from a
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    title. 2 In the track information screen, tap Download. 3 Follow the instructions in your phone to complete your purchase. The track purchase feature may not be supported in all countries/ regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. To recommend a track on Facebook™ 1 When
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    The track share feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Using TrackID™ to identify tracks on the FM Radio You can use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your phone's FM radio and share them on Facebook
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    them as favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to the phone before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones devices is connected, you can then switch the radio sound to the phone speaker, if desired. When you open the FM radio, available channels appear
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    2 Tap Enable stereo sound. 3 To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press sound. and tap Force mono Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™ Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your phone's FM radio. 94 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print
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    phone's FM radio, tap . 2 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 is playing a
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    can take regular 2D photos or you can shoot 3D photos in 3D Sweep Panorama mode and Sweep Multi Angle mode. Send your photos and videos to friends as multimedia messages, or upload them to a web service. Your phone also has a front camera, which is useful for self-portraits. Camera controls overview
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    auto focus, touch and hold a spot on the screen. When the focus frame turns green, lift your finger to take the photo. Be careful not to touch , . 6 Tap the on-screen button . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. To take a self-portrait using the front camera 1 Activate the camera.
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    turn on face detection 1 Activate the camera. 2 If the still camera is not selected, drag to . 3 Tap the icon on the top left, then select Normal. 4 To display all settings, press . 5 Tap Focus mode to take the photo manually. Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on geotagging to add
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    a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch and hold the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Exposure
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    phone steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. On You can record a video with the stabilizer turned on. Off You can record a video with the stabilizer turned part of image you want to capture. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode manually.
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    stable surface. When Night scene is selected, focus mode is changed to Infinity Night portrait Use for portrait unwanted dark shadows. Off The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better Resolution Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo.
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    with details of where you took them 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. See Using location services to find your position on page 123. For geotags to
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    your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This applies only when focus mode is set to touch focus. Camera key only Take a Cell phones are used in all kinds of weather and places, and carried in pockets and bags. This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered
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    recording. Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results. To play recorded videos 1 Activate the camera. 2 If the video camera is not selected video files. Videos are identified by . 5 Tap to play the video. 6 To stop playing the video, tap the camera screen. You can also flick
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    feature is off and photos can be taken manually. Portrait Use for portrait videos. Settings are hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to very small part of image you want to capture. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Capturing
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    mode The focus setting controls which part . Subjects close to the camera may be blurred. Video size Adjust the video size for different formats. Full HD Full HD (Full High With the self timer you can record a video without holding the phone. Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in
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    a video, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand. On You can record a video with the stabilizer turned on. Off You can record a video with the stabilizer turned off. Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding
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    -angle, panoramic photos that capture more of the scene and add depth to the subject. 3D Sweep Panorama photos can be played back on a TV that supports 3D. In Sweep Multi Angle mode, the camera takes several images at different angles as you sweep across the scene. These images are saved together in
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    steady horizontal movement. To take a photo in Sweep Panorama mode 1 Activate the 3D camera. 2 Tap the icon on Panorama photos: • If you cannot pan the phone across the entire subject within the given time, images are stitched together, the stitched part does not always record smoothly. • Under
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    Use Gallery to view photos and play videos that you've taken with your phone camera, or to view similar content that you've downloaded or copied to the phone's internal storage. In Gallery, you can also view photos and videos you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™ web album
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    from your Gallery albums to online services such as Picasa™ and Facebook™., and you view content from such online services in Gallery. To open an album If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways, mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings >
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    . 1 From the main Gallery screen, touch and hold an album that you want to work with. Selection mode is now activated. 2 Check the albums you want to share, then press . 3 Tap Share. 4 In the menu that opens, tap the application that you want to use to share the selected albums. To delete
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    photo as you cropped it, tap Save. The original uncropped version remains on your phone's internal storage. To share a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo in to find your position. For more information, see Using location services to find your position on page 123 To enable location detection
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    or copied to your phone's internal storage. You can also share your videos with friends, or upload them to YouTube™. To play a video 1 In may not send if the file size is too large. To delete a video 1 Open a Gallery album containing a video. 2 To activate selection mode, touch and hold an item
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    Tap . You can only play 3D photos that have been captured in the standard panorama image size. To zoom a 3D photo parts of it. To view multi-angle photos in 3D Album 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap 3D Album. 3 Tap . All multi-angle photos are displayed. 4 Tap a photo. 5 Tilt the phone
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    or to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your phone and create wireless connections to accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections work better within a 10 meter (33 foot) range, with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your phone
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    want to send the item to has Bluetooth™ turned on and is in discoverable mode. 2 In your phone, open the application which contains the item you an item may exist. 4 Select a share or send menu item. 5 In the menu that appears, select Bluetooth. 6 Turn on Bluetooth™, if you are asked to do so. 7
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    bar. 4 Tap Bluetooth settings. 5 Mark the Discoverable checkbox. The phone is now visible to other devices for 120 seconds. 6 The sending device suggested passcode. 8 When you are notified of an incoming file to your phone, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file
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    update your phone, synchronize phone mode 1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled by default. 2 Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable. 3 Computer: Once the phone name appears on the screen, click Network configuration and follow the instructions
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    application: • Microsoft® Windows® 7 • Microsoft® Windows Vista® • Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher) To install PC Companion 1 New phone: Turn on your new Android™ phone and connect it to a PC using a USB cable. 2 New phone: Tap Install to install PC Companion on the PC. 3 Computer
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    ™ application 1 Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. 2 Phone: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears. 3 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
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    a connection is established. 2 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
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    services to find your position Use your phone location is found. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services. To enable GPS a clear view of the sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). The
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    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 phone to get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places. The directions are both spoken and
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    Such backups can be used to restore your content and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted. Types of content you phone camera. They are backed up automatically to the phone's internal storage. You may incur additional data transmission charges when you restore Android
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    the cover to view your IMEI number. To view your IMEI number in the phone 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status ) and then a new PIN. Your PIN, PIN2, and PUK are supplied by your service provider. To enable the SIM card PIN lock 1 From the Home screen, tap .
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    . If this happens, contact your service provider to get a new SIM card Sony Customer support for more information. To create a screen unlock pattern 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > Pattern. 3 Follow the instructions in your phone
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    must be at least four characters long. 3 Tap Continue. 4 Confirm your password and tap OK. To disable the screen unlock password 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security > Change screen lock. 2 Enter your password and tap Continue. 3 Tap None. 128 This is an Internet version of
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    your network operator for more information. Updating your phone wirelessly Use the Update center application to update your phone wirelessly. You can download software updates manually, or you can allow Update service to update your phone automatically whenever downloads become available. When
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    application. After a few moments, PC Companion detects your phone and searches for new phone software. 4 Phone: When notifications appear in the status bar, follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates. To update your phone using an Apple® Mac® computer 1 Install the
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    applications and adjust related settings. Set the time and date or choose to use the network-provided values. Select your preferred date and hour format. View information about your phone, such as model number, firmware version and battery status. 131 This is an Internet version of this
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    The battery is charging GPS is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth™ function is activated Connected to another Bluetooth™ device 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
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    An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The phone 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 133 This is an Internet
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    colleagues 3D Album View photos and pictures in 3D presentation mode 3D Camera Create wide-angle, panoramic pictures Downloads Access Play music and playlists Navigation Navigate using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions News and Weather View news stories and weather forecasts Phone
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    Talk TrackID™ Timescape™ YouTube™ Chat online A music recognition service Keep track of all daily communication Share and view videos from all over the world Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. 135 This is an Internet version of this
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    example, you can open a User guide with instructions on how to use your phone. You can also get troubleshooting and other help from the Sony Mobile support zone, and from the Sony Mobile Customer support service. • Help application features: • User guide in the phone-read and search information on
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    and hold both the volume up key and the power key for 10 seconds. 2 After your phone vibrates three times, release the keys. The phone turns off automatically. Resetting the phone You can reset your phone to its original settings, with or without deleting all of your personal data. It is possible
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    where you are. • The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact the nearest Sony service center. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed
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    Recycling your phone Got an old phone 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
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    through a third-party Web site, please review such Web sites' terms of use and applicable privacy policy in advance. Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any third-party Web sites or offered services. Remove the bottom cover to see regulatory information such as the
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    Android 8 animated wallpaper 20 answering service 36 applications 8 overview 134 screen 20 audio 89 adjusting volume 87 playing 86 playing music in random order 89 B back up contacts 43 backing up contacts 125 content 125 battery 33 date format 92 status update 54 synchronization
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    taking photos 97 Flight mode 30 FM radio favorites overview 86 playing 86 playing in random order services 54 notification 132 light 22 panel 23 ringtone 29 O on-screen keyboard 24 overview phone 86 P pausing a track 87 personal information 39 phone battery 15 performance 15 update
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    playing your own 90 removing tracks 90 power saver 15 activating 15 changing settings 16 deactivating 16 displaying notifications 16 power saving mode your phone 139 related audio content 88 resetting 137 using Bluetooth 117 SensMe™ channels 89 services 11 settings call 38 camera 99
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    troubleshooting 137 turning off 9 turning on 9 Twitter™ logging in to 54 status update 54 U update status 54 updating phone videos 61 creating an account 61 menu overview 61, 62 notifications 62 fast forwarding and rewinding 114 pausing 114 playing 114 recording 103, 104 sending 114
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