Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 User Guide for Android 1.6
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- Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 1
X8 Extended User guide - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 2
Contents User support 5 User guide in the phone 5 User support application 5 Experience more. Discover how 5 Getting started 6 Assembly 6 Turning the phone on and off 7 Starting your phone for the first time 7 Getting to know your phone 10 Phone overview 10 Charging the battery 11 Using - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 3
Email 35 Google Talk 37 Sony Ericsson Timescape 39 The Timescape™ start screen 39 Using Timescape 39 Timescape™ settings 41 Timescape™ widget 42 Applications and content 43 Before you download applications and content 43 Android™ Market 43 PlayNow™ service 44 Downloading from the web 45 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 4
83 IMEI number 83 SIM card protection 83 Screen unlock pattern 84 Updating your phone 85 Updating your phone wirelessly 85 Updating your phone using a USB cable 85 Troubleshooting 86 Battery performance 86 Common questions 86 Error messages 87 Legal information 88 Index 89 4 This is - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 5
. 2 Find and tap User guide. If the supplied memory card is not inserted into your phone, you can access the User guide by selecting the Online user guide option after you tap User guide in step 2. User support application The support application is your window to Sony Ericsson support. Watch how-to - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 6
tip of your finger or a thin object into the opening on the side of the phone, between the phone and the battery cover, and slowly lift up the cover. Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone. To insert the SIM card and the memory card 2 1 • Slide in the SIM card and - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 7
the first time The first time you start your phone, a setup guide helps you enter essential phone settings and set up your email and online services accounts. This is also a good time to use Sony Ericsson Sync to synchronize your old contacts with your new phone or to import contacts from a SIM card - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 8
can transfer contacts to your new phone using this method, you need to set up a Sony Ericsson account and synchronize your old phone with this account. Go to www.sonyericsson.com/user for more information. 1 From the setup guide, tap Sync. 2 Tap Sony Ericsson Sync. 3 Enter your username and password - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 9
To exit the setup guide • When you are finished with the setup guide, tap Done. To access the setup guide 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Settings > Basic settings > Setup guide. 9 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 10
to know your phone Phone overview 1 3.5 mm headset connector 2 Power key/Screen lock 3 Connector for charger/USB cable 4 use the strap holder 14 15 16 1 Remove the cover. 2 Wrap the strap around the strap holder. 3 Attach the cover. 10 This is an Internet version of this publication. © - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 11
the USB cable included in the phone kit. 2 Tap Charge phone. To check the battery level 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status. Using the hardware keys Menu • Open a list of options available in the current screen or application Home • Go to the Home - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 12
an application on the Home screen. It displays important information from a particular application. For example, the Sony Ericsson Timescape of the screen displays phone status information and notifications. Notification icons appear on the left side of the status bar. Phone status icons appear on - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 13
Edge data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated Airplane mode is activated Headset connected The Bluetooth function is activated Connected to another Bluetooth device SIM card is locked Phone microphone is mute Speakerphone on Phone speaker is mute - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 14
Problem with sign-in/sync Storage card is full Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Phone connected to computer via USB cable Error message Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding on Downloading panel. You can also open running applications, such as the music player or - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 15
an item in the last pane until it vibrates and then drag it to the right. 4 Press to exit the edit mode. To move an application 1 From the Home screen, press . 2 Tap Arrange icons. 3 Touch and hold an item until it vibrates and drag it to one of the corners or - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 16
to your own liking Go to Android™ Market to download free and non-free applications for your phone Set an alarm Keep track of your appointments Take notes Listen to the radio in your phone A music recognition service View videos saved in your phone Download a variety of exciting content to your - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 17
Sony Ericsson Sync Timescape User guide Dataviz® RoadSync Touchnote Synchronize your contacts, calendar and more Keep track of all daily communications Read the extended User guide in your phone Sync application. Synchronize Dataviz® RoadSync with your phone using Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 18
To pan • When this option is available, drag the screen to pan. Zooming There are two ways to zoom. The zoom alternative depends on the application you are using. For example, the web browser uses and , while the Camera album uses the touch, hold, and drag alternative. To zoom • When available - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 19
, contains information about your subscription. Always turn off your phone and detach the charger before you insert or remove the SIM card. PIN You may need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to activate the services and functions in your phone. Each PIN digit appears as *, unless it starts with - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 20
memory. Music, video clips, and photos are saved on the memory card while applications, contacts, and messages are saved in the phone memory. Memory card You may have to purchase a memory card separately. Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media content. This type of card - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 21
• When you enter text, tap . To use the landscape keyboard • 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 enter text • To - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 22
settings 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Settings. Time and date You can change the time and date in your phone. To set the date manually 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked. 4 Tap Set date - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 23
ringtone and tap OK. To set the vibrating alert 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound & display. 3 Mark the Phone vibrate checkbox. Screen settings Orientation The screen orientation can be changed from portrait to landscape view. By default it is turned off, but you - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 24
go to www.sonyericsson.com/support for help. Flight mode In Flight mode, no radio transmissions are made by the phone. You will not be phone. It is also possible to download these settings later from the Settings menu. • You can manually add and change Internet and network settings in your phone - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 25
monitor to keep track of the amount of data your phone sends and receives. This application tracks the approximate data traffic over 2G/3G networks from downloads and synchronizations. Contact your network operator if you need detailed information about your subscription plan and data traffic costs - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 26
apply. Contact your network operator for more information. Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home manually, for example, if you are travelling abroad and want to use a particular network. To save battery, you can limit your phone to only use GSM networks. Data downloads - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 27
Calling Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or hold down 0 until a "+" sign appears. 3 Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0) and phone number, then tap . To answer a call • Drag the indicator to . To decline a call • Drag the - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 28
you cannot answer a call. Usually, the voicemail number is saved on the SIM card. If not, contact your service provider to get your voicemail number. You can then enter the number manually. To enter your voicemail number 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 29
1 to 4. To end a conference call • During the call, tap . Call settings Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > GSM call settings > Call - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 30
To show or hide your phone number 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > GSM call settings > Caller ID. 3 Select an option. Fixed Dialing Numbers If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDN) to - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 31
. See Synchronizing on page 51. To view your contacts • From the Home screen, tap to open the Contacts application. If you have not set up your phone for synchronization with a web service, or imported SIM contacts, you can choose to do so the first time you open Contacts. Managing contacts To - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 32
a favorite 3 Phone number of the contact 4 Infinite key for access to all communication in Timescape™ 5 The contact is linked to a web service contact 6 Send screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Settings. 3 Tap Applications > Manage applications. 4 Tap Contacts Storage. 5 Tap Clear data. 32 This is - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 33
tap Send. You can only send text messages and multimedia messages to mobile phone numbers. To send an email message to a contact 1 From the Home 4 All missed calls, text and multimedia messages, and Facebook and Twitter updates from the contact are displayed in Timescape. Favorites You can mark a - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 34
phone using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service can also tap the text field, enter a number manually and then tap Done. 5 If you want to add If the message is not downloaded yet, tap the message and then tap Download message. 4 If the received - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 35
2 Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Messaging > SIM messages. Email You can use your phone to send and receive emails through your regular email account. You can set up synchronization with a Microsoft® Exchange Server by using the Dataviz® RoadSync™ application in your phone. You can then use - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 36
manually, contact your email service provider for the correct email account settings. For example, you need to know if the account type is POP3 or IMAP. To remove the email account from your phone 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson 4 To update the inbox - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 37
Settings > Sony Ericsson > E-mail. 3 Select an option. Gmail™ If you have a Google™ account, you can use it with the Gmail™ application in your phone. When create or set up a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start the phone. You can also create a Google™ account by going to - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 38
, you will not have to set up Google Talk™ separately. Once you have set up a Google™ account in your phone it will be used in all Google™ applications. 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Google Talk. 3 Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 39
the Home screen by tapping Settings > Sony Ericsson > Timescape™ settings. The Timescape™ start screen 1 3 5 6 2 4 1 Tile filter icon 2 Status update icon 3 Go to contact icon 4 Refresh icon (only visible if you are logged in to a web service account) 5 Timescape™ tiles, in chronological order - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 40
the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Timescape. 3 Scroll to a tile representing an update from the web service contact. 4 Tap , then tap OK. 5 Tap the phone contact which you want to link to the web service contact, then tap OK. 40 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 41
, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Timescape. 3 Tap . When you refresh the start screen in Timescape™ your phone connects to the Internet to update information from your Twitter, Facebook, or other available online service accounts. You can only refresh the start screen if you are logged in to at least - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 42
you want to log in to. 5 Enter your login details. When you have logged in to a web service, you can update your status or view updates from the web service in Timescape™. To log out of Facebook™ or Twitter™ from Timescape™ 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Timescape. 3 Press - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 43
You can personalize and find new ways to use your phone by downloading additional applications and content. Use the PlayNow™ service, the Android™ Market application store or browse the web to find useful applications, games, dictionaries, RSS readers, or anything your imagination allows. Before you - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 44
the downloaded application. You can also access downloaded applications from the applications panes. PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, games, and music. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. You can download items from your phone, or - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 45
item will start to download automatically. To access a downloaded item 1 In the PlayNow™ service, press , then tap Downloads. 2 Tap the downloaded item. Downloading from the web You can download applications and content when you browse the web using the web browser in your phone. Usually you have to - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 46
items or content that you want to access, for example, applications, games or music albums, may be copyright-protected by DRM (Digital Rights DRM-protected files, applications or services have been deleted, or are no longer in use, you can select DRM Reset to free memory in the phone. To reset your - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 47
. If you have a Sony Ericsson account or a Google™ account, you can also synchronize your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronizing on page 51. You can set up synchronization with a Microsoft® Exchange Server by using the Dataviz® RoadSync™ application in your phone. You can then use - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 48
11 Scroll up and tap Save. When the appointment time approaches, your phone plays a short notification sound to remind you. Also, appears in the 2 Tap the desired event. 3 Press . Notes You can use the Notes application to write short messages and lists. You can also set reminders for notes you - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 49
am or pm and select an option. 6 Tap Done. The alarm will use 12 or 24 hour format depending on the time settings for the phone. To add another alarm 1 From the Home screen, drag 2 Find and tap Alarm. 3 Tap Add new. 4 Set the time and tap Done. upwards. To deactivate - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 50
To activate an existing alarm 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Alarm. 3 Drag the slider key to the right to turn on the alarm. To delete an alarm 1 From the Home screen, drag 2 Find and tap Alarm. 3 Tap the desired alarm. 4 Tap Delete. upwards. To set the alarm signal 1 From - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 51
you can create one at www.sonyericsson.com/user. The Sony Ericsson Sync application can be set up to connect to any SyncML™ service. SyncML is a standard for synchronizing data between different devices. To create a new Sony Ericsson account in your phone 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 52
in Sony Ericsson Sync • When synchronizing, tap Cancel. Google™ sync You can use the Google™ sync application to synchronize your phone with for the synchronization items you want to synchronize automatically. To synchronize manually using Google sync 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 53
you set up the service, your emails, calendar events and contacts will be wirelessly synchronised with the RoadSync Mail, RoadSync Calendar and Contacts applications in your phone. You can then set up the RoadSync Mail application to automatically push new emails to your phone. It is also possible - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 54
rates. If your company or organization has a virtual private network (VPN) you can connect to this network with your phone. This way you can, for example, access intranets and other internal services at your company. Wi-Fi® Using Wi-Fi® technology you can access the Internet wirelessly with your - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 55
add a Wi-FI® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting in your phone. To add a Wi-Fi® network manually 1 From the Home screen, Fi® functionality in your phone when the screen turns off. This will maximize your phone's battery performance. You can also set the phone to never turn off - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 56
DNS 2 7 Press and tap Save . Virtual private networks (VPNs) Use your phone to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 57
pages, add them as bookmarks or create shortcuts from the applications panes. You can open several browser windows at the same time Go. If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways, mark the Orientation checkbox under Settings > Sound & display. To search - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 58
let you access your favorite and frequently visited web pages quickly. Depending on your network operator, some bookmarks may be preinstalled on your phone. To bookmark a web page 1 While you are viewing a web page, press . 2 Tap . 3 A list of bookmarks is displayed in alphabetical order. 4 On the - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 59
, press . 2 Tap . 3 Tap Send link. To view your downloaded files 1 From the Browser screen, press , then tap . 2 Tap Downloads. Browser settings To change your browser settings 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Browser. 59 This is an Internet version of - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 60
. 2 Phone: Drag the status bar downwards. 3 Tap Turn off USB storage. 4 Tap Turn Off. 5 Disconnect the USB cable. Computer instructions may vary features and services connected to your phone, for example, the Media Go application, to transfer music, video, and pictures. You can also update your phone - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 61
instructions to install PC Companion. To use PC Companion 1 Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. 2 Phone: Tap Connect your phone Move files between your phone and the computer in the Media Go™ application. Media Go™ can also be downloaded from www.sonyericsson.com/support. 61 This is - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 62
cases you have to manually pair your phone with other Bluetooth™ devices. Remember to set your phone to visible if you want other Bluetooth™ devices to detect it. You may need to go to Android™ Market to download a suitable Bluetooth™ file transfer application for your phone. Alternatively, you can - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 63
. The Bluetooth™ devices found will be listed under Bluetooth devices. 4 Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your phone. 5 Enter a passcode, if required. 6 The phone and the Bluetooth™ device are now paired. With some devices you also need to connect before you can start using them - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 64
up and restore application, you can make backups of phone content on your memory card. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some phone settings in memory card and do not need to be backed up. To back up phone content manually 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Back - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 65
To delete a backup file from the memory card 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Back up and restore. 3 Tap Back up. 4 Tap the tab. 5 Touch and hold the backup file you want to delete, then tap Delete. 65 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 66
application on your computer and transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. Media Go™ can be downloaded from www.sonyericsson.com/support. For more information, see Connecting your phone card 2 Infinite key. find related material online 3 Cover art (if available) 4 Go to the previous - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 67
while the music player is playing in the background. Alternatively, you can press and hold down to reach the most recently used applications. To return to the music player when it is playing in the background 1 Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel. 2 Tap the - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 68
you can subscribe to using web feeds (RSS). You can download such content to your computer using the podcast feature in the Media Go™ application. You can then copy the podcast to the memory card in your phone using the Media Go™ application on your computer. If you install an RSS reader in your - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 69
When a track has been recognized by TrackID™ technology after a search, tap Download. The available purchase services appear in a list. 2 Tap a service name and follow the instructions on the screen. The track purchase feature may not be supported in all countries/ regions, or by all networks and/or - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 70
radio stations, and save them as favorites. You can listen to the radio either through a portable handsfree or headphones, or through the speaker in the phone. You have to connect a portable handsfree or headphones, as they work as the antenna for the FM radio. When you open the FM radio, available - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 71
speaker and the handsfree You can choose to listen to the radio either through the portable handsfree or headphones, or through the speaker in the phone. To switch between the speaker and handsfree 1 When the radio is open, press . 2 Tap Play in speaker. 3 To play the sound through the portable - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 72
web browser. You can also view streaming videos using the YouTube™ application. You can use the Media Go™ application on your computer to transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 60. Using the video player To - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 73
YouTube™ You can watch videos on your phone by using the YouTube™ application. You can search for videos or upload your own videos. The YouTube™ application and the YouTube™ service are not supported in all countries/ regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. To view - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 74
a video by pressing the camera key. Before taking a photo, you can improve it by using the Scenes feature. Share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service. From the viewfinder, you can view an album containing all photos and videos that you have taken using - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 75
automatically saved on the memory card. The photo appears in review mode. 4 Press the camera key to return to the Sony Ericsson > Camera > Geotagging. 3 Tap the checkbox to turn geotagging on or off. To use geotagging you must also enable location features in Settings. See Location services - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 76
up the camera for common situations using preprogrammed scenes. The Scenes feature determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene A plain background helps highlight your subject. Keep your lens clean Mobile phones are used in all kinds of weather and places, and carried in - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 77
video camera is not selected, tap . 3 Press the camera key to start recording. 4 Press the camera key to stop recording. The video appears in review mode. 5 To view the video, tap . 6 To record another video, press the camera key. To view previously recorded videos 1 In the camera viewfinder, tap - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 78
and videos, and use photos as wallpaper and contact pictures. Use the Media Go™ application on your computer to transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 60. To browse your photos and videos 1 From the Home - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 79
to display the controls, if needed. 5 Tap . 6 Select a photo sharing service and follow the on-screen instructions. Touchnote™ application You can send physical postcards from your phone using the Touchnote™ application. Once you have composed your personal postcard, by combining a photo from your - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 80
and enter a message, then tap Done. 4 Tap Add address, then tap I know their street address. Enter the address you want to send your postcard to. 5 Review the postcard, then tap Send postcard when you are ready to send. 80 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 81
cover the GPS antenna. The position of the GPS antenna is shown in the image below. The first time you use the GPS it may take up to 10 minutes before your location is found. If you cannot use some GPS features, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 87. Sony Ericsson application lets you - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 82
. Getting driving directions The Wisepilot™ application guides you to your destination using voice instructions. A trial version of the Wisepilot application may be included in the phone. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services including, but not limited to, turn - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 83
in your country. To view your IMEI number • You can find the IMEI number under the battery. To view your IMEI number in the phone 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status. 3 Scroll to to view the number. SIM card protection The SIM card lock only protects - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 84
as contacts and messages. Please refer to your Sony Ericsson contact center. To create a screen unlock pattern 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Settings > Security & location > Set unlock pattern. 3 Follow the instructions in your phone. You will be asked to select a security - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 85
download software updates. 2 Tap Connect your phone. 3 Computer: Wait a few seconds for PC Companion to start. If PC Companion does not start automatically, you can start it from the start menu of your computer. 4 Click Support Zone > Software Update and follow the on-screen instructions to update - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 86
the Android™ Market affect your battery performance. It is recommended to check, which applications consumes more battery in the battery usage menu in the phone, which can be accessed from Settings > About phone. • Set synchronization applications like RoadSync™ in the phone to synchronize manually - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 87
properly installed. Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support for more detailed installation 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 are correct. See Internet and messaging - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 88
additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony Ericsson be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content. This User guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties. Use of such programming or - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 89
volume 67 alarm 49 album 78 Android market 43 answering service 28 applications managing 45 overview 16 audio adjusting volume 67 playing 66 playing music in random order 67 podcasts 68 audio books 66 B backing up content 64 battery 11 removing 6 Bluetooth™ wireless technology 62 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 90
services 81 locking the screen 7 locks pattern 84 screen unlock media content 68 using handsfree 20 music mini player 11 music player 66, 67 phone battery 86 performance 86 update 85 phonebook 31 photo sharing services channel 70 recently used applications window 11, 17 recording - Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 | User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 91
guide 7 sharing photos 75 photos and videos 79 shuffle music 67 silent mode 20 SIM card 83 exporting contacts to 31 importing contacts from 31 inserting 6 smart playlists playing 68 SMS 34 social networking services 39 social web services link phone contact to 40 Sony Ericsson Sync
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