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User guide Xperia™ T LT30p - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 2
Contents Xperia™ T User guide 6 Getting started 7 What is Android 7 Phone overview 7 Assembly 9 Turning the device on and off 9 Screen lock 10 Setup guide 10 Accounts and services 11 Getting to know your device 12 Using the keys 12 Battery 12 Using the touchscreen 14 Using the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 3
43 Transferring contacts to your new device 43 Contacts screen overview 45 Managing your contacts 45 Communicating with your application widget 66 Protecting your hearing 66 Music services 67 TrackID technology 67 Music Unlimited 68 About the PlayNow™ service 68 FM radio 70 About the FM - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 4
75 Using the video camera 79 Album 83 About Album 83 Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 83 Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab Screen mirroring 109 Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application 109 Smart Connect 110 Synchronizing data on your phone 111 About synchronizing data on your phone - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 5
and alarm clock 116 Calendar 116 Alarm clock 116 Support and maintenance 119 Updating your device 119 Backup and restore application 120 Locking and protecting your device 121 Help application 124 Recycling your phone 124 Reference 125 Settings overview 125 Status and notification - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 6
Xperia™ T User guide 6 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 7
Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 8
15. Camera LED light 16. Connector for charger/USB cable 17. Speaker 18. SIM card slot 19. microSD™ card slot 20. SIM card/microSD™ card cover 8 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 9
the cover for the memory card and the micro SIM card. 2 Insert the memory card and the micro SIM card into the relevant slots. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. Turning the device on and off To turn on the device Make sure that the battery is charged - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 10
. This is a good time to configure the device to your specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the Application screen. To access the setup guide manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Setup guide. 10 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 11
™ account to download applications and games, music, movies, and books from Google Play™. Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account networking service that connects you with friends, family, and colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your device so that you can stay in touch from - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 12
an options menu, or the Notification panel Home • Go to the Home screen Task • Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar Battery Your device has an embedded battery. Charging the battery Your battery is partly charged when you buy the device. It may take - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 13
red Orange The battery is fully charged The battery level is low The battery is charging. The battery level is between low and full To check the battery level 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level. Improving battery performance The following - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 14
. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google Play™ may also consume more power. • Close and exit applications that you are not using. • Lower the screen display brightness level. • Turn off your - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 15
drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty service. To open or highlight an item • Tap the depend on the application you are using. To zoom • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 16
. The proximity sensor turns the touch screen off during voice calls when your ear is close to the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating other functions on your device when you are engaged in a call. Using the lockscreen On the lockscreen, you can play tracks, take photos - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 17
player controls appear, tap or . Home screen The Home screen is your gateway to the main features on your device. You can customize your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper, and other items. The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 18
Walkman™ widget allows you to start playing music directly. Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrink them to save space on your Home screen. To add a widget to the Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 19
device vibrates. 2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option. To set a theme for your Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Themes, then select a theme. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Accessing and using - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 20
, flick right or left. To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens. 3 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 21
to the bottom edge of the screen. To rearrange your small apps 1 To make the small apps bar appear, press . 2 Touch and hold a small app > . 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 22
move an application on the Application screen 1 Open the Application screen. 2 Touch and hold an item until it new message and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signal strength, battery status, and other information. The status bar allows you to adjust basic settings on - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 23
your device from the Notification panel You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic device settings. For example, you can turn on Wi-Fi®. To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel 1 Drag the status bar downward. 2 Tap . 23 This is an Internet version - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 24
screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings. You can also drag the status bar downward on the Home screen and tap device settings. to access your Typing text screen keyboard automatically. You can also open this keyboard by touching a text field. Using the on-screen keyboard 1 Change the character case and turn - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 25
"é", touch and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on the keyboard, drag to and select "é". To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters • Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa. To turn on the caps lock • Before you type - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 26
word, then tap each letter to enter the rest of the word. To change the Gesture input settings 1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . 2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings. 3 Tap Text input settings. 4 Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox. 5 If you want to automatically add - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 27
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 a word from the list. • When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 28
on a mobile or Wi-Fi® network to use this service. Additional charges may apply. To enable voice input 1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or touch and hold it. 3 When appears, speak to enter text. When you're finished, tap again. The suggested text appears. 4 Edit the text manually - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 29
up or down. To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key • When playing music or watching video, press the volume key Adjust the date by scrolling up and down. 6 Tap Done. To set the time manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 Unmark the Automatic - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 30
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, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 3 Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes. To select the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 31
, you can still play games, listen to music, watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your memory card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated. Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. To turn on Airplane mode - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 32
can manually add and change Internet and network settings on your device at any time. Contact your network operator for detailed information about Internet and messaging settings. To download Internet and messaging settings 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 33
settings 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. 3 Press . 4 Tap Reset to default. Access Point Names (APNs) An APN is used to establish data connections between your device and the Internet. The APN defines which type of IP address to use - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | 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 T | User Guide - Page 35
activate automatic network selection 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks > Service providers. 3 Tap Search mode. 4 Tap Automatic. Turning off data traffic You can disable all data connections over mobile networks to avoid any unwanted data downloads and - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 36
to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete your purchase. To open a downloaded application 1 In Google Play™, press , then tap My Apps. 2 Tap the downloaded application. You can also access downloaded applications from the Application screen. Clearing your application data You may - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 37
transferred via download or other interface to your device. Similarly, Sony is not responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your or concerns. To allow the installation of applications not from Google Play™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security. 3 Mark - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 38
to call. To end a call • Tap . To make an international call 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Phone. 3 Touch and hold 0 until a "+" sign appears. 4 Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0), and phone number, then tap Call. To answer a call • Drag to the right across the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 39
and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen. 3 Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts. 4 Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact. 5 Edit the contact details and tap Done. Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 40
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 hold 1. Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 41
changes. 4 When you're done, tap OK. Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. 3 Select an option. 4 Enter the number you want - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 42
devices when you call them. To show or hide your phone number 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID. Fixed Dialing Numbers If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDN - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 43
phone and synchronize them with contacts saved in your Google™ account, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account, or other accounts that support offers a range of other features, including help to update your device software. To install PC Companion 1 New device: Turn the instructions to complete - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 44
instructions import contacts from a SIM card 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and your device set contacts sent using a messaging service 1 When you receive a appears as a vCard attachment. Tap, or touch and hold the vCard file to open - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 45
, you can join contacts on your device to avoid duplicates. Some synchronization services, for example, some social networking services, do not allow you to edit contact details. To view your contacts • From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Your contacts are listed here. To select which contacts - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 46
a contact's phone number, you do not have to edit the number again when you make calls from other countries. To edit a contact 1 From the Home screen, tap , then items at the bottom of the screen. To delete contacts 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Touch and hold the contact you want - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 47
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. 47 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 48
you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts. 4 Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. Backing up contacts You can use a memory card, a SIM card, or an online synchronization tool such as Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® to back up - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 49
device using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and phone number manually. To delete a message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete. 3 Touch - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 50
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 Download message. 4 Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option. To star a message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 51
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 Talk™, appears in the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 52
your calendar application with your Google Calendar™, and download applications and games from Google Play™. The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries or regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. 52 This is an Internet version - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 53
guide the first time you start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts. To open the Gmail™ application 1 From the Home screen top of the screen and select the account you want to send the message from, then tap . 3 Tap To and start typing the recipient's - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 54
to forward, tap . 4 Tap Forward. 5 Tap To and enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap to select a recipient from your contacts. 6 Enter your message text, then tap . To delete an email message 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 In your email inbox, find and tap the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 55
, then tap again, and select Show all folders to view all the folders in this account. To change the inbox check frequency 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 Press , then tap Settings. 4 Select the account for which you want to change the inbox check frequency. 5 Tap Inbox check - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 56
starting Timescape™ for the first time, tap the tile in the welcome screen to set up Timescape. 4 Tap the Services screen to log in to social networking services such as Facebook™ or Twitter™, or to search for Timescape-related extensions in Google Play™. 5 If you do not want to log in to any social - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 57
When you have logged in to a web service, you can update your status or view updates from the web service in Timescape™. To update your Facebook™ or Twitter™ status in Timescape™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Timescape™. 3 Tap > Update status. 4 Tap the service for which you want to - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 58
account set up on your device, follow the on-screen instructions to add one. Otherwise, you are directed straight to Google Play™. 5 In Google Play™, select a service to download from the list that appears, then follow the instructions to download and install it. You can delete installed Timescape - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 59
. To remove the Timescape™ Feed widget from your Home screen 1 From your Home screen, touch and hold the Timescape™ Feed widget. 2 Drag the slots are full. 3 Tap to refresh the view 4 Activity indicator - indicates updates to feeds To add the Timescape™ Friends widget to your Home screen 1 Make - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 60
widget from your Home screen 1 From your Home screen, touch and hold the Timescape™ Friends widget. 2 Drag the widget to . Timescape™ Share widget Share your status through one of the services that you have logged into from your device. For example, you can post updates on Facebook™ or Twitter - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 61
to your device Before using the "WALKMAN" application, it's a good idea to transfer all your favorite media content from a computer to your device, and then play or view this content on your device. Media content can include music, photos, and videos. The easiest way to transfer files is with a USB - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 62
Select a setting, then tap OK to confirm. To view the current play queue 1 While a track is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap . 2 Tap Play queue. To minimize the "WALKMAN" application • When the "WALKMAN" application is playing, press to go to the previous screen, or press to go to the Home - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 63
's loudness, rhythm, and frequency level. You can also change the background theme. To turn on the Visualizer 1 In the "WALKMAN" application, press . 2 Tap Visualizer. Tap to switch to full screen view. To change the background theme 1 In the "WALKMAN" application, press . 2 Tap Visualizer. 3 Press - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 64
the currently playing artist (if you and friends have shared using online services 8 Browse all playlists 9 Browse audio for which you want to create a shortcut. 2 Touch and hold the track title. 3 Tap Add as shortcut ' music and SensMe™ channels. To update your music with the latest information 1 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 65
Download music info. This application requires a mobile or Wi-Fi® network connection. Using , then tap to turn on Shuffle mode. To turn off shuffle mode • When tracks are playing in random order, playlist 1 In My music, when browsing your tracks, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 66
playlist. 3 Tap a track to play it. To remove a track from a playlist 1 In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the track your Home screen. You need to add this widget to your Home screen before you " application is used for over 20 hours. To turn off the volume level warning • When appears, tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 67
TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. screen, tap Download. 3 Follow the instructions on your device to complete your purchase. The track purchase feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 68
or regions. To open Music Unlimited™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . About the PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games, ringtones, and wallpapers. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. Note that payment options - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 69
To download a PlayNow item to your device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap PlayNow™. 3 Find an item you want to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. 4 Tap the item to - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 70
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 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 71
, if desired. To switch the radio sound to the speaker 1 When the radio is open, press . 2 Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap Play in headphones. Switching between mono and stereo sound mode You can listen to your FM radio in - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 72
song on the FM radio using TrackID™ 1 While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap TrackID™. 2 A progress indicator . 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. 72 This is an - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 73
web service. Your phone also has a front camera, which is useful for selfportraits. Camera controls overview 1 Front camera 2 Main camera screen 3 camera. You can press the camera key, tap the on-screen camera button, or touch a spot on the screen. To take a photo using the camera key 1 Activate - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 74
camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus. To turn on face detection 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select Normal. 3 To display all settings, tap . 4 Tap Focus mode > Face detection. To take a photo using - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 75
manually. Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned services. 5 After you confirm your settings, press to return to the camera screen. 6 If appears on the camera screen . 2 Touch and hold - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 76
types. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch focus Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns widescreen format. Has a higher resolution than full HD. Suitable for photos you want to - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 77
HDR Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong back light or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas. This setting is only available in Normal capturing - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 78
must be determined before you take the photo. Your location is determined when appears on the camera screen. When your device is searching for your position, appears. Off When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo. Preview You can choose to preview the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 79
launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen. If the device is in sleep mode of touch focus. On Off Shutter sound Choose whether to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video. Auto upload Automatically upload updates to photos to a preselected social networking service - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 80
results. To play recorded videos 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap the thumbnails at the top right of the screen. 3 Flick camera is open, tap to display all settings. 2 Touch and hold the setting that you want to move, different formats. 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 81
detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a green frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 82
turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video. Quick launch Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen. camera is launched from sleep mode. Off Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 83
can also view photos and videos that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™ web album, or to Facebook™. Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption. To turn on Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 1 From your Home screen - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 84
indicated by a blue frame. 3 Use the tools in the toolbar at the top of the screen to work with your selected items. To activate selection mode, you can also touch and hold an item until its frame turns blue. Then you can tap other items to select them. Viewing photos and videos in - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 85
of My albums tab 1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service. 2 View photos and videos on Facebook™. 3 View photos and videos in video. If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways, mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 86
screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn your device sideways, mark the Auto-rotate screen theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap . The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music data to play a slideshow. 3 To pause playing, tap the screen touch - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 87
services. To play play it. 4 If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To pause a video 1 When a video is playing, tap the screen Touch and hold the video to activate selection mode. The frame of the video thumbnail turns - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 88
in the top right corner, for example, . To view these photos, tap the cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. When viewing a geotagged photo in the photo viewer, you can touch the screen to display the toolbars, then tap to view the photo on the map - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 89
cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. When viewing a geotagged photo from the camera application, you can touch the screen in Album, touch and hold the photo until its frame turns blue. 2 . Overview of online services 1 Active online service. 2 Name of online - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 90
that you want to use, for example, Facebook™. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Album > My albums. 4 Tap the desired online service. 5 Tap Connect. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed. 6 Tap any album to view its content, then tap a photo - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 91
. 5 Manage video content from Video Unlimited™. 6 View menu options. Video Unlimited™ may not be available in all countries or regions. Using Movies To play a video in Movies 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies. 2 Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 92
keywords. To clear information about a video 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies. 2 Select a video category and browse to the video that you want to edit. 3 Touch and hold the video thumbnail, then tap Clear info. To play a video on an external device 1 Make sure the devices - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 93
Unlimited™ service to rent and purchase videos that you can view not only on your phone, but regions. To open Video Unlimited™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . Video Unlimited™ menu choose to download a purchased video to most Sony™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 94
of successful purchase Rental countdown period has started Watching a video from Video Unlimited™ You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony™ device that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account. Video menu overview When you watch a video from Video Unlimited™, you can open - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 95
browser for Android™ devices comes preinstalled in many markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome for detailed Google Chrome™ information. Google Chrome™ is not available in all markets. To open the web browser 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 95 This is an Internet version of - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 96
access intranets and other internal services at your company. Before using turn on Wi-Fi® 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings. 3 Drag the slider beside Wi-Fi® to the right to turn to it. To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 97
To add a Wi-Fi® network manually 1 Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on. 2 From the Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi . 4 Tap . 5 Enter the Network SSID for the network. 6 Tap the Security field to select a security type. 7 If required, enter a password. 8 Tap Save. Wi-Fi® network - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 98
institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, virtual private network 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > VPN. 3 Tap Add VPN network. 4 Select the type of VPN to add. 5 Enter - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 99
notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices You can view or play media content saved to your device device's camera on a large-screen TV. Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 100
The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to your client device User guide for tap Media server. 4 Drag the slider to turn off the Share content function. To set access permissions for a pending device 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 101
or service as well as tags that activate certain functions on your device. NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first turn on the NFC function, and the device's screen must - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 102
devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. 2 To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . 3 Tap the contact that you want to share. 4 Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 103
receive additional information, such as a web address, or a phone number. To scan an NFC tag 1 Make sure that your device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active. 2 Place your device over the tag so that the NFC detection area touches it. Your device scans the tag and displays - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 104
solid objects in between. In some cases, you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth™ devices. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth™ devices can vary. To turn on the Bluetooth™ function and make your device visible 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 105
not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth™ device to get the other Bluetooth™ devices. 2 From the Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as phones or computers. You can send may need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item or - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 106
start transferring pictures, music, and other file types. The easiest ways to connect are using a transfer and organize media files, update your device, synchronize device content your phone screen. 2 Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait until your phone's internal - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 107
device that supports Media transfer, turned on. To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia services which help you transfer music, video and pictures to and from your device. You can also use PC Companion to update - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 108
• Microsoft® Windows® 7 • Microsoft® Windows Vista® • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher To transfer content using the Media Go™ 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 109
screen of your device on a TV screen 1 Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Screen mirroring. 4 Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select a device. Your TV must support screen - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 110
You can also use it to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on . To start the Smart Connect application 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Smart Connect. To create event, press . To delete an incorrect entry, touch and hold the entry and then tap Delete. 110 This is - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 111
phone from multiple email accounts, synchronization services, and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. Synchronizing your phone you that want to synchronize. To synchronize manually with your Google™ account 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 112
with Facebook" account - a solution developed by 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 113
To synchronize manually with a Facebook™ integration account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Xperia™ with Facebook. 3 Select the account that you want to synchronize. 4 Press , then tap Sync now. To remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account When you remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 114
services Use your phone . Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services. of the sky. To enable GPS 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Location services. 3 Mark the GPS satellites checkbox. Getting the best performance - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 115
roaming costs. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services. Using the Navigation application Use the Navigation application in your device to get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places. The directions are both spoken and displayed on the screen. The Navigation application - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 116
approaches, your device plays a short sound to remind you. Also, appears in the status bar. To view a calendar event 1 From your Home screen, tap , then if your device is turned off. But it does sound when the device is set to silent mode. To open the alarm clock 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 117
. 2 Find and tap Alarm & clock. 3 Tap next to the alarm you want to activate. To delete an alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarm & clock. 3 Touch and hold the alarm you want to delete. 4 Tap Delete alarm, then tap Yes. To set the ringtone for an alarm 1 From your - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 118
sound when the phone 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 - min. To turn off an alarm - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 119
to restart, then install the update manually. You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over 3G/mobile networks. To activate automatic software updates using the Update Center application 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Update Center. 3 Press , then tap Settings - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 120
screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates. To update your device using an Apple® Mac® computer 1 Install Sony in cases where your data gets lost or deleted. Types of content you types of data: • Bookmarks • Call log • Contacts • Applications downloaded from Google Play - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 121
times, you may have several backup records. After you select a backup record, you can then select which types of data to restore. To restore content from a backup record 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Backup & restore. 3 Tap Restore. 4 Select the record that you want to restore from - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 122
data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony Customer support for more information. To set up the Face Unlock protection 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 2 Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your phone to capture your face. 3 After your face is - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 123
Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. 3 Draw your screen unlock pattern. 4 Tap Pattern. 5 Follow the instructions in your device. To disable the screen unlock pattern 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 2 Draw the screen unlock pattern. 3 Tap Slide. To create - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 124
Help application To access the Help application 1 From your Application screen, find and tap . 2 Find and tap the required support item. 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 125
Xperia™ Location services Security Language & input Backup & reset Setup guide Add account Date & time Turn video, games, or other media with audio, and to make related adjustments. Enable the screen to . View your battery status and see how different applications consume battery power. Manage - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 126
status icons may appear on your screen: Signal strength No signal Roaming GPRS is available EDGE is available NFC is activated 3G is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 127
message New voicemail An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 128
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. 128 This - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 129
incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your phone. Contact your wireless service provider for more information. Legal information Sony LT30p This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 130
service 39 applications arranging 21 overview 127 screen 19 sorting 21 audio 65 adjusting volume 62 playing 62 playing tracks in random order 65 audio content related content 63 B backing up contacts 48, 120 content 120 battery 87 device battery 13 performance 13 update 119 download - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 131
Xperia Home screen 17 customizing 18 I icons 126 in the camera 80 importing SIM contacts 44 improving photos with Mobile services 57 notification 126 light 22 panel 22, 23 ringtone 30 setting 23 O on-screen keyboard 24 overview 64 P pausing a track 62 personal information 43 phone - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 132
services 11 settings call 41 camera 75, 80 data usage 33 Internet 32 messaging 32 MMS 32 quick settings 22 still camera 75 Timescape 58 video camera 80 setup guide support themes 19 tiles 56 time 29 time management 116 Timescape 56, 57, 58 filter icons 57 infinite button in 58 screen - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 133
transferring contacts 44 turning off 9 turning on 9 Twitter™ logging in to 57 status update 57 U update status 57 updating device 119 usage volume 87 deleting 87 fast forwarding and rewinding 87 pausing 87 playing 87 recording 79, 80 selecting 84 sending 87 sharing 87 transferring - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 134
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10 Setup guide 10 Accounts and services 10 Getting to know your phone 12 Phone overview 12 Using the keys 13 Battery 13 Using the touchscreen 16 Using the lockscreen 18 Home screen 19 Accessing and using applications 21 Status and notifications 23 Phone settings menu 25 Typing text 25 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 136
™ Friends widget 61 Timescape™ Share widget 62 Getting started with Google Play 63 Downloading from Google Play 63 Clearing your application data 63 Permissions 64 Installing applications not from Google Play 64 PlayNow™ service 65 Before you download content 65 Downloading from the PlayNow - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 137
NFC 76 NFC detection area 76 Connecting to wireless networks 78 Wi-Fi 78 tab overview 111 Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 111 Viewing photos and videos saved in the phone 111 Viewing your photos on a map 115 Viewing your online albums 116 Playing video clips in Movies 118 Playing your videos on - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 138
Status icons 141 Notification icons 141 Application overview 143 User support 145 Troubleshooting 146 My phone is not working as expected 146 Resetting the phone 146 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging.......147 The battery performance is low 147 5 This is an Internet - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 139
My wired headset does not work 147 I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer, when using a USB cable 147 I cannot use Internet-based services 147 Error messages 147 Hearing Aid Compatibility 149 Hearing Aid Settings 149 Hearing Aid Compatibility Information 149 Hearing Aid - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 140
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 141
Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 142
card 1 Remove the cover for the memory card and the micro SIM card. 2 Insert the memory card and the micro SIM card into the relevant slots. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone Make sure the battery is charged for - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 143
to configure the phone to your specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the Application screen. To access the setup guide manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Setup guide. Accounts and services Sign in to your online service accounts from your phone and benefit - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 144
with you at all times. Facebook™ account Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family and colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your phone so that you can stay in touch from anywhere. 11 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 145
Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1 2 34 5 6 12 11 7 8 9 10 13 21 14 15 20 16 17 19 18 12 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 146
Notification panel Home • Go to the Home screen Task • Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar Battery Your phone has an embedded battery. Charging the battery Charge your phone for at least 30 minutes before you turn it on for the first time. When you - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 147
port of a computer). 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, with the USB symbol facing up. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the LED lights up after you connect the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 148
level is between low and full To check the battery level 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level. Improving battery performance The following tips can help you improve battery performance: • Charge your phone often. This will not affect the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 149
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 150
). Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the Web. Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides. Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 151
sensor detects the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The proximity sensor 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. Using the lockscreen On the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 152
equivalent of the desktop on a computer. It's the gateway to your phone's main features. You can customize your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper, and other items. The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick left or right to - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 153
a folder 1 Tap the folder to open it. 2 Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. 3 Enter the new folder name and tap Done. Changing the background of your Home screen Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. 20 This is an Internet version of - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 154
. Go to Google Play™ and other sources to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours of the day. To set a theme for your Home screen 1 Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap . 2 Tap Theme and select a theme. When you change a theme, the background also - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 155
to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you background, for example, social networking services. Recently used applications window You bottom edge of the screen. To rearrange your small apps 1 To make the small apps bar appear, press . 2 Touch and hold a - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 156
want to download, then follow the instructions to complete the installation. Application screen 1 Open the Application screen, then tap . 2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone battery status, and other information. The status bar allows you to adjust basic settings on your phone - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 157
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 T | User Guide - Page 158
bar downward on the Home screen and tap phone settings. to access the Typing text On-screen keyboard Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically. You can also open this keyboard by touching a text field. 25 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 159
icon will not appear. To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation • 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 using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic. To - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 160
To turn on the caps lock • Before you type a word, tap or until appears. To enter numbers or punctuation mark from the candidate bar. The selected mark is inserted before the space. To quickly enter a full stop, tap the space bar twice when you finish entering a word. To delete characters • Tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 161
-screen keyboard. You can lift your finger between words so that the phone recognizes them. Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen 34 5 6 1 Choose a text input option 2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock 28 This is an Internet version of this publication - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 162
word from the list. • When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the example, you can decide how you want the phone to present word alternatives and correct words as you type, or enable the text input application to remember - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 163
for a number of languages and regions. You must have a data connection on a mobile or Wi-Fi® network to use this service. Additional charges may apply. To enable voice input 1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap or . 2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings. 3 Mark - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 164
tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 3 Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox. Time and date You 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 date & time checkbox, if it is marked. 4 Tap Set date - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 165
Improving battery performance on page 15. To set the screen to vibrate 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 3 Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications. To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 166
on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption. To turn on Airplane mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More.... 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 down the power - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 167
settings 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks. 3 Tap Access Point Names, then press . 4 Tap Reset to default. Access Point Names (APNs) An APN is used to establish data connections between your phone and the Internet. The APN defines which type of IP address to - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 168
. Usage info For quality purposes, Sony collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your phone usage. None of the information gathered includes personal data. To allow the sending of usage info 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Usage info settings. 3 Mark - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 169
Select a network type. To select another network manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks > Service providers. 3 When a pop-up window appears, tap Search mode > Manual. 4 Select a network. If you select a network manually, your phone will not search - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 170
send and receive multimedia messages. To turn off all data traffic 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks. 3 Unmark the Data enabled checkbox. Data roaming Depending on your service provider, it might be possible to allow mobile data connections via 2G/3G - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 171
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 screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Phone. 3 Touch and hold 0 until a "+" sign appears. 4 Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0), and phone - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 172
turn on the loudspeaker during a call • Tap . To mute the microphone during a call • Tap . To activate the screen during 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 173
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 174
sent to the caller and saved on your phone. Six messages are predefined in the phone. You can select from these predefined messages, which message. To edit the message used to reject a call 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Reject call with message - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 175
, 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 Enable. To turn off call forwarding 1 From - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 176
. It's free, and the installation files are already saved on your new phone. 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 177
phone on page 73. To synchronize your phone contacts with a synchronization account 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 3 To set up a synchronization account, tap Add account and follow the on-screen instructions service Tap, or touch and hold the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 178
more than one account, you can join contacts in your phone to avoid duplicates. Some synchronization services, for example, some social networking services, do not allow you to edit contact details. To view your contacts • From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Your contacts are listed here. To - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 179
finished, tap Done. If you add a plus sign and the country code before a contact phone number, you can use the number when you make calls from other countries. To edit a contact 1 From the Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact. 3 Edit the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 180
to a group 1 In the Contacts application, touch and hold the contact that you want to set up the application in your phone and be logged in to the 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 181
all if you want to send all contacts. 4 Tap Send, then tap OK to confirm. 5 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. Backing up contacts You can use a memory card, a SIM card, or an online synchronization tool such as Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® to back up - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 182
from your phone using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can phone number manually. To delete a message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete. 3 Touch - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 183
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 Download message. 4 Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option. To star a message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 184
To view messages saved on the SIM card 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Press , then tap Settings > SIM messages. 51 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 185
for more information. To set up an email account in your phone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 3 Enter your email manually. If necessary, contact your email service provider for detailed settings. For corporate email setup on your phone, select Exchange Active Sync as the account type - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 186
pane, activate it in the preview pane settings. 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 Press , then tap Settings. 3 Tap General > Preview pane, then - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 187
to forward, tap . 4 Tap Forward. 5 Tap To and enter the recipient's email address manually, or tap to select a recipient from your contacts. 6 Enter your message text, then tap . To delete an email message 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 In your email inbox, find and tap the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 188
calendar application with your Google Calendar™, and download applications and games from Google Play™. The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries/ regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. 55 This is an Internet version of this - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 189
can also sign in or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your phone. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts. To open the Gmail™ application 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Gmail . 56 This is an Internet version - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 190
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 an instant message with Talk 1 When someone contacts you on Talk, appears in the status bar - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 191
or search Google Play™, tap Done. Timescape™ main view 1 2 3 1 Shows your most recent update to a social networking service 2 Timescape™ tiles displayed in chronological order 3 Timescape™ event filter Using Timescape™ To scroll through tiles in Timescape™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 192
. , then 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 log in to Facebook™ or Twitter™ from Timescape™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Timescape™. 3 Press , then tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 193
don't have a Google account set up on your phone, follow the on-screen instructions to add one. Otherwise, you are directed straight to Google Play™. 5 In Google Play™, select a service to download from the list that appears, then follow the instructions to download and install it. You can delete - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 194
. To remove the Timescape™ Feed widget from your Home screen 1 From your Home screen, touch and hold the Timescape™ Feed widget. 2 Drag the slots are full. 3 Tap to refresh the view 4 Activity indicator - indicates updates to feeds To add the Timescape™ Friends widget to your Home screen 1 Make - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 195
widget from your Home screen 1 From your Home screen, touch and hold the Timescape™ Friends widget. 2 Drag the widget to . 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 196
its details, and follow the instructions on your phone to complete your purchase. To open a downloaded application 1 In Google Play™, press , then tap My Apps. 2 Tap the downloaded application. You can also access downloaded applications from the Application screen. Clearing your application data - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 197
other interface to your phone. Similarly, Sony is not responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your phone attributable to the questions or concerns. To allow the installation of applications not from Google Play™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security. 3 Mark - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 198
in your country. To start PlayNow™ 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 199
Unlimited™ service to rent and purchase videos that you can view not only on your phone, but regions. To open Video Unlimited™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . Video Unlimited™ choose to download a purchased video to most Sony™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account. - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 200
is 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 Video Unlimited™ You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony™ device that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account. Video menu - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 201
Music Unlimited™ Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs over a 3G or Wi-Fi® not be available in all countries or regions. To open Music Unlimited™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 68 This is an Internet version of this publication. © - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 202
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. To open the alarm clock 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarm & clock. To set a new - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 203
. 2 Find and tap Alarm & clock. 3 Tap next to the alarm you want to activate. To delete an alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarm & clock. 3 Touch and hold the alarm you want to delete. 4 Tap Delete alarm, then tap Yes. To set the ringtone for an alarm 1 From your - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 204
sound when the phone 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 - min. To turn off an alarm - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 205
, the NeoReader™ application uses this code to access mobile web content, such as a web page with more product information or a map of nearby outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standard barcode types. To start the NeoReader™ application 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap NeoReader™. To scan - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 206
services you use. Synchronizing with Google™ Synchronize your phone with different Google™ services phone for automatic synchronization 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 3 Make sure that synchronization is turned manually with your Google™ account 1 From the Home screen, - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 207
in your phone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 3 Make sure that synchronization is turned on so your phone, such as the Calendar application. To synchronize your phone with Facebook, you must first set up a Facebook integration account -- a solution developed by Sony - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 208
on-screen instructions to create a Facebook™ integration account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone by marking the Facebook integration checkbox under Settings > Xperia™ > Sony™ Facebook integration. To synchronize manually - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 209
Beam function turned on, and that both phone screens are active. 2 To view contacts in your phone, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . 3 Tap the contact that you want to share. 4 Hold your phone and the receiving phone back to back so that the NFC detection area of each phone touches the other - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 210
information, such as a web address, or a phone number. To scan an NFC tag 1 Make sure that your phone has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active. 2 Place your phone over the tag so that the phone's NFC detection area touches it. Your phone scans the tag and displays the content - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 211
browser. The signal strength of the Wi-Fi® network may differ depending on your phone's location. Move closer to the Wi-Fi® access point to increase the signal strength. To turn on Wi-Fi® 1 From your Home screen, tap 2 Find and tap Settings. 3 Tap beside Wi-Fi so that Fi® networks. . changes - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 212
field to select a security type. 6 If required, enter a password. 7 Tap Save. Contact your Wi-Fi® network administrator to get the Network SSID name and password. Advanced Wi-Fi® settings Before you add a Wi-Fi® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting in your phone. Wi-Fi® network - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 213
1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More.... 3 Mark the Wi-Fi Direct checkbox. Wi-Fi® and Wi-Fi Direct™ cannot be turned on at the same time. Wi-Fi Direct™ gets turned off automatically when you turn on Wi-Fi®, and vice versa. Sharing your phone's mobile data connection You can - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 214
and other internal services when they are phone. See Connecting your phone to a computer on page 125 for more information on how to transfer content to your phone screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > VPN. 3 Tap Add VPN network. 4 Select the type to turn it off. 81 This is an Internet - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 215
page if you don't want to view the mobile version. To open the web browser 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . Browsing the While browsing, press . When you open the browser again, even after restarting the phone, the browser appears exactly as it did before you exited. For example, the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 216
transfer method, then follow the on-screen instructions. To close a browser window 1 When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make the search and address bar can add bookmarks directly from your phone browser. You can also synchronize your phone browser with Google Chrome™ bookmarks - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 217
Google Chrome™ are displayed. Bookmarks that you have saved directly on the phone are listed under the Local account. 3 To show an account's bookmarks downward on the screen to make the search and address bar appear. 2 Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap . 3 Touch and hold a bookmark - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 218
, then tap New incognito tab. To open a link in a new browser window 1 Touch and hold a link until a menu appears. 2 Tap Open in new tab. To switch between browser windows 1 When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make the search and address bar appear. 2 Tap next to the search - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 219
phone. Usually you have to touch a download link for the desired file and the download then starts automatically. To view your downloaded files 1 From your Home screen sideways to read a full sentence. To auto-fit web pages 1 When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make 2 Press - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 220
run plugins on demand, or you can disable plugins completely. To enable plug-ins on demand 1 When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make 2 Press , then tap Settings > Advanced > Enable plug-ins. 3 Tap On demand. You may need to restart your browser for the setting to take - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 221
hours. To turn off the volume level warning • When appears, tap OK to dismiss the warning. Every time you restart your phone, the media information about connecting your phone to a computer and transferring files. Using the Walkman™ player To play audio content 1 From your Home screen, tap , then - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 222
touch and hold or . You can also drag the progress indicator marker right or left. To adjust the audio volume • When the Walkman™ player is playing the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down. If you prefer to adjust the sound automatically, tap and select a style. To turn on the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 223
. You can also change the background theme. To turn on the Visualizer 1 In the Walkman™ player, press . 2 Tap Visualizer. Tap to switch to full screen view. To change the background theme 1 In the Walkman™ player, press . 2 Tap Visualizer. 3 Press > Theme and select a theme. 90 This is an Internet - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 224
lists the following types of results: • Music videos on YouTube™ • Artist info on Wikipedia™ • Lyrics on Google • Karaoke videos on YouTube™ • Extension searches on the web • Content from the PlayNow™ service To search for related content using the infinite button • When a track is playing in the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 225
2 Touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and the phone vibrates update your music with the latest information 1 In the Walkman™ player, tap MY MUSIC, then press . 2 Tap Download music info > Start. Your phone requires a mobile or Wi- service before you can use it. Some online services - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 226
4 Tap to turn on Shuffle mode. To turn off shuffle mode 1 When tracks are playing in random order to a playlist 1 When browsing the Walkman™ player library, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of from your Home screen. You need to add this widget to your Home screen before you can - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 227
To add the Walkman™ player widget to your Home screen 1 Tap an empty area on your Home screen, then tap . 2 Find and tap WALKMAN to add. 94 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 228
is open, tap a track 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 share a track using - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 229
open, tap a track title. 2 In the track information screen, wait for 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 230
appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel. To start the FM radio 1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your phone. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band. When you start the FM radio - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 231
or through wired headphones. Once either device is connected, you can switch the sound to the phone speaker, if desired. To switch the radio sound to the phone speaker 1 When the radio is open, press . 2 Tap Play in speaker. To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press and tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 232
TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in like on Facebook™ 1 When the FM radio is playing a music track that you want to share, find and appears on the FM radio screen. will not appear on the FM radio screen if you are not logged - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 233
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. You can press the camera key, tap the on-screen camera button, or touch a spot on the screen. To take a photo using the camera key 1 Activate - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 234
selected. 5 Point the camera toward the subject. 6 To activate 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 , or other icons when touching the screen to take a photo. To take a photo by tapping the on - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 235
the photo manually. Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned services. 6 After you confirm your settings, press to return to the camera screen. 7 If appears on the camera screen - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 236
Face detection cannot be used 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 is off. Touch and hold the camera screen until the white focus frame turns green, indicating that the focus is set. The - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 237
a photo, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements feature is off and photos can be taken manually. Portrait Use for portrait photos. Settings are optimized to give slightly softer skin tones. Landscape Use for landscape photos. The - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 238
than the subject. This removes unwanted dark shadows. Off The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even aspect ratio. A high resolution widescreen format. Has a higher resolution than full HD. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. 2MP - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 239
location services to find your position on page 130. For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Your location is determined when appears on the camera screen. When the phone is searching for your position, appears. Off When geotagging is turned off - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 240
your subject. Keep your lens clean Cell phones are used in all kinds of weather This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered with fingerprints. Use a soft cloth to clean the Touch capture if it is not already selected. 5 Tap the camera screen to start recording. 6 Tap the camera screen - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 241
screen. 4 Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files. Videos are identified by . 5 Tap to play a video. 6 To stop playing all settings. 2 Touch and hold the setting manually. Portrait Use for portrait videos. Settings are optimized to give slightly softer skin tones a support. Turn off - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 242
screen. When you tap the camera screen, a green frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on. Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. Full HD Full HD (Full without holding the phone. Use it - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 243
stabilizer When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements of the up the surrounding sound when recording videos. Shutter sound Choose whether to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video. 110 This - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 244
after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper, and more natural images. Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption. To turn off Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display. 3 Unmark the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 245
the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video. If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways, mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display. 112 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 246
video. If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways, mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings viewing a photo, press , then tap Crop. 2 To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the squares at the edges disappear - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 247
video that you want to open. 3 Tap the video to play it. 4 If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To pause a video 1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 2 Tap . To fast forward and rewind - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 248
playing 2 Touch and hold the video to activate selection mode. The frame of the video thumbnail turns blue when it in full screen. 5 Search a location on the map. 6 Switch screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Location services. 3 Mark the GPS satellites and/or Google's location service - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 249
screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Album > Maps. 3 Tap a photo to view it in full screen cover photo and then tap one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. When viewing a geotagged photo in the photo viewer, you can touch the screen touch and hold the photo until its frame turns online services, - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 250
of items in the online album. 5 View menu options. To view photos from online services in Album 1 Make sure you are signed in to the relevant online service, for example, Facebook™. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Album > Online. All your available online albums are displayed. 4 Tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 251
steps to send it. To get movie information manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Movies. All movies are displayed in a grid. 3 Press , then make sure that the Online mode checkbox is marked and that your phone has a data connection. 4 Touch and hold the movie for which you want to - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 252
open the Windows Media Player, and make sure that the selected network type is Home network. Then click Stream and enable the Allow remote control of my Player and Automatically allow devices to play my media options. 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies. 4 Tap the video you want - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 253
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices. 3 Press , then tap Media server. 4 Tap Change server name and edit your phone name, if desired. This name will later appear on other client devices connected to the Wi-Fi network to identify your phone. 5 To turn on the Share content - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 254
to the same Wi-Fi® network. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Album. 4 Touch and hold any photo or video until a toolbar appears. 5 Tap the item or items that you want to view, then tap > . 6 Select a device. The selected files start playing in chronological order on the device that you - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 255
. In some cases you have to manually pair your phone with other Bluetooth™ devices. Remember to set your phone to "discoverable" turned on the Bluetooth™ function and your phone is set to visible. To give your phone a name 1 Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is turned on. 2 From your Home screen - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 256
phone before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your phone with that device. 2 From your Home screen to send, you may need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item or press item. 5 In the menu that appears, select Bluetooth. 6 Turn on Bluetooth™, if you are asked to do so. 7 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 257
To receive items using Bluetooth™ 1 Make sure there is a memory card in your phone. If you don't have a memory card inserted, you cannot send or receive items using Bluetooth wireless technology. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Make sure the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 258
organize media files, update your phone, synchronize phone content, and your phone screen. 2 Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait until your phone's them on your phone. In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports Media transfer, - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 259
phone's Wi-Fi® function is turned on. To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia services which help you transfer music, video, and pictures to and from your phone. You can also use PC Companion to update your phone - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 260
to a computer. Int. storage & SD card connected appears in the status bar on your phone. 2 Computer: Open the PC Companion application. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™ to install. 3 Using Media Go™, drag and drop - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 261
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. To view phone content on a TV which supports HDMI™ input 1 Connect your phone to an MHL-HDMI adapter, and connect the adapter to a USB power - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 262
screen of your device on a TV screen 1 Follow the instructions in the User guide for your TV to turn on the screen mirroring function. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Screen mirroring. 4 Tap Turn on Screen mirroring and select a device. Your TV must support screen - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 263
Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services. To enable GPS 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Location services. 3 Mark the GPS satellites checkbox. Using GPS Your phone Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 264
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 displayed on the screen. The Navigation application - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 265
want to back up your phone content. To select the data types to back up 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Backup & restore. 3 Tap Select data type under Backup. 4 Select the data types that you want to back up. To back up phone content 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Backup - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 266
To select the data types to restore 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Backup & restore. 3 Tap Select data type under Restore. 4 Select the data types that you want to restore. To restore phone content Remember that any changes you make to your data and settings after you create a backup - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 267
Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country. To view your IMEI number 2 1 3 4 1 Open the memory card and the micro SIM card cover - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 268
data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony Customer support for more information. 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 phone. You are asked to select a security question - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 269
2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. 3 Draw your screen unlock pattern. 4 Tap Pattern. 5 Follow the instructions in your phone. To disable the screen unlock pattern 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 2 Draw the screen unlock pattern. 3 Tap Slide. To create - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 270
Update service to update your phone automatically whenever downloads become available. When the automatic update feature is activated, a notification appears in the status bar every time an update becomes available. To download software updates manually from Update center 1 From your Home screen - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 271
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 272
for safe removal. Battery View your phone battery and see how different applications consume battery power. Apps Manage running applications, downloaded applications and applications on the SD card. Xperia™ Configure the USB connection mode, network connection type and Internet settings. You - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 273
to enter debug mode when USB connections are active. View information about your phone, such as the model number, firmware version, phone number and signal. You can also update your software to the latest version. 140 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 274
following status icons may appear on your screen: Signal strength No signal Roaming GPRS is available EDGE is available 3G is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated Airplane - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 275
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 142 This is an Internet - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 276
music, audio books, and podcasts. View the updates of music and videos that your friends have shared on Facebook. Navigate your way using spoken, turn-by-turn instructions. View news stories and weather forecasts. Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial function - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 277
in the phone. For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world. Download and install new applications and updates. Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 278
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 279
Troubleshooting My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • Restart your phone. • Remove and re-insert the SIM card. Then restart your phone. • Force a restart of the phone if the phone hangs and can't be restarted - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 280
instructions and troubleshooting sections. I cannot use Internet-based services Make sure your subscription covers data downloads and that the Internet settings in your phone phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact the nearest Sony service - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 281
SIM card is PUK locked You have entered your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) incorrectly 10 times in a row. Please contact your service provider. 148 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 282
phone setting for HAC 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings. 3 Mark the Hearing aids checkbox to turn on hearing aid compatibility. Hearing Aid Compatibility Information This phone . Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 283
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 284
without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this User guide. ©Sony Mobile Communications AB, 2012. All rights reserved. Publication number: 1269-1906.2 Your mobile phone has the capability to download, store, and forward additional content, for example, ringtones - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 285
service 40 applications 8 arranging 23 overview 143 screen 21 sorting 23 audio 92 adjusting volume 89 playing 88 playing tracks in random order 93 audio content related content 91 B backing up contacts 48, 132 content 132 battery 59 status update 59 synchronization 74 Xperia™ with - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 286
Unlimited 68 N Navigation application 131 new services 59 notification 141 light 23 panel 24, 25 ringtone 31 setting 25 O on-screen keyboard 25 overview phone 89 P pausing a track 89 personal information 43 phone battery 15 performance 15 update 137 phonebook 43 Phonepad 25, 28 - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 287
videos 100 using the camera key 107 recycling your phone 150 resetting 146 resizing photos 113 ringtone 69 rotating photos 113 S scanning barcodes 72 screen 32 cracked 16 glass 16 screen unlock pattern 134 warranty 16 Screen mirroring 129 searching music using TrackID 95 track - Sony Ericsson Xperia T | User Guide - Page 288
turning on 9 Twitter™ logging in to 59 status update 59 U update status 59 updating phone 137 usage info 35 USB connection tracks 90 Friends' music 92 minimizing 90 My music 91 player overview 89 playing tracks in random order 93 playlists 93 SensMe™ channels 92 using the equalizer
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