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    User guide Xperia™ go ST27i/ST27a
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    12 Setup guide 13 Screen lock 13 Accounts and services 14 Getting to know your phone 15 Phone overview 15 Using the keys 16 Battery 16 Using with your phone 33 Internet and messaging settings 34 Turning off data traffic 35 Data roaming 35 Mobile network settings 35 Calling 37 Emergency
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    content 63 Downloading from the PlayNow™ service 63 Video Unlimited 64 Video Unlimited™ menu overview 64 Creating a Video Unlimited™ account 64 Exploring the Video Unlimited™ selection 64 Renting or buying a video 64 Watching a video from Video Unlimited 65 Music Unlimited 66 Getting
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    82 Downloading from the web 83 Browser settings 83 Music 85 Protecting your hearing 85 videos in Gallery 107 Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 107 Working with albums 107 Working with photos in Gallery 109 Viewing photos in 3D Album 112 Managing your photos in 3D Album 112 4 This is an Internet
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    119 Media Go 119 Using location services to find your position 121 Using GPS 121 Google Maps 122 Using Google Maps™ to get directions 122 Locking and protecting your phone 123 IMEI number 123 SIM card protection 123 Setting a screen lock 124 Updating your phone 126 Updating your phone
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    Legal information 137 Index 138 6 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112. Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service
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    mobile phone, the micro USB port or the headset connector in water, expose the mobile phone to any liquid chemicals, or expose your mobile accessories including batteries, chargers help from our Customer support service. IP (Ingress Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    against splashing water 5. Protected against water jet spray 6. Protected against heavy jet spray 7. Protected against the effects of immersion 8. Protected against submersion 9 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    Xperia smartphone from Sony and your phone supports this new software, you can update your phone to get services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you first start your phone. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in Android™. New software releases
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    your thumb to firmly lift up the cover. To insert the SIM card Do not insert an incompatible SIM card, for example, a micro SIM card, in the SIM card slot. Doing so could permanently damage your SIM card or your phone. 11 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    SIM card holder from the side of the phone. 2 Place the SIM card into the SIM card holder, with the contacts facing up, then insert the SIM contacts facing up. 4 Using the edge of a SIM card or other similarly sized card, push the memory card Make sure the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before
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    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. Screen lock When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power
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    unlock the screen • Drag to the right across the screen. To lock the screen manually • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key . Accounts and services Sign in to your online service your user name, password, settings and personal information. The with an Internet server using SyncML
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    key 13 Touchscreen 14 Headset connector 15 Camera LED light 16 Camera lens 17 Speaker 18 Strap hole 19 Second microphone 15 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    charged and then it charges again after a certain time when the phone charger is connected. This is to extend battery life and may result in the charge status showing a level below 100 percent. To charge the phone 16 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery. • Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks. This setting does not prevent your phone from transmitting data over other
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    your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents to drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty service. 18 This is an Internet version of this publication. ©
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    . On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides. Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen. 19 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the the Home screen you are in. 20 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    view. When all Home screen widgets are combined in one view, tap on any widget to go to the part of the Home screen containing that widget. Rearranging your Home screen Customize the on any part of your Home screen. 21 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    photo you have taken, or an animation. Go to Android Market™ and other sources to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours of the day. To set a theme 1 From your Home screen, download. 22 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    you press to exit, while other applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can continue where you left off. Recently used application you are using. 23 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    the top of your screen shows what's going on in your phone. To the left you battery status information and some notifications. For example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notification light may not work when the battery level is low. 24 This is an Internet
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    Notification panel • From the Notification panel, tap Clear. Phone settings menu View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu. To access the phone settings 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings. 25 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to between upper-case and lower-case letters • Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa. 26 This is an Internet version of
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    keyboard. To change the Gesture input settings 1 When you enter text using the . 2 Tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings. 3 Mark or unmark . 3 If the Space between gestures setting is activated, slide on the keyboard to words when the Space between gestures setting is activated, you may need to
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    input option 2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock 3 Display numbers 4 Display symbols and smileys 5 Enter a space 6 Open the input settings menu to change, for example . A Phonepad with numbers appears. 28 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    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 6 Press to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screen keyboard or Phonepad. 29 This is an Internet version of this publication.
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    release Xperia™ keyboard settings when date in your phone. To set the date manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked. 4 Tap Set date. 5 Adjust the date by scrolling up and down. 6 Tap Set. 30 This is an Internet
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    Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness. 3 Drag the slider to adjust the brightness. 4 Tap OK. The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve battery performance, see Improving battery performance on page 17. 31 This is an Internet version of this publication
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    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 Flight mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings
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    have to purchase a memory card separately. Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media card 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. Formatting the memory card You Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    service provider for detailed information about your network settings. To reset the default Internet settings 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks. 3 Tap Access Point Names, then press . 4 Tap Reset to default. Usage info For quality purposes, Sony
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    have been deactivated Mobile network settings Your phone automatically switches between mobile networks depending on what mobile networks are available in different areas. You can also manually set your phone to access a particular mobile network type, for example, WCDMA or GSM. To select a network
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    activate automatic network selection 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Network operators. 3 When a pop-up window appears, tap Search mode. 4 Tap Automatic. 36 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    emergency call while the SIM card is locked 1 Tap Emergency call. 2 Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap . Call handling You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number key up or down. 37 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    number is normally saved on your SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and 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
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    1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings. 3 To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting. To you want to release. To end a conference call • During the conference call, tap End conference call. 39 This is an Internet version of this
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    and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID. Fixed Dialing Numbers If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialing numbers > Fixed dialing numbers. 40 This is an Internet version of this publication. ©
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    this process manually. For more information, go to www.sonymobile.com/support. Transferring offers a range of other features, including help with updating your phone software. To install PC Companion 1 New instructions to transfer your contacts. 41 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print
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    account, tap Add account and follow the on-screen instructions. If you have already set up a synchronization account and you want to sync with that account, tap the account, press , and tap Sync now. To import contacts from a SIM card 1 From your Home screen, tap . , then tap . 2 Press
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    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 other countries. 43 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    quick access to your marked contacts. In Favorites, you can also find a list of the contacts you communicate with most frequently. 44 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    appear as an option in the quick contact menu, you may need to set up the application in your phone and be logged in to the application. 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
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    select Replace all contacts if you want to replace the existing contacts on your SIM card. When you export contacts to a SIM card, not all information may get exported. This is due to memory limitations on SIM cards. 46 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos MMS settings in your phone. See Internet and messaging settings on page number in the search field manually, then tap Add. 4
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    the relevant checkboxes. To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Press , then tap Settings. 3 Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports. 48 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for
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    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. 49 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. If necessary, contact your email service provider for detailed settings you have set up a corporate email account, you can set the checking frequency to Automatic (Push). 50 This is an Internet version of
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    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 Mail. 2 If Enter your reply, then tap . 51 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    text, then tap . 4 The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email you want to open. 5 To change search options, settings. If you are viewing the inbox of one account, press , then tap More > Account settings. 4 Tap Inbox check frequency and select an option. 52 This is an Internet
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    settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually in your phone, go to step 4. If 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. 53 This is an Internet
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    your phone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. 3 Follow the registration 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.
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    you on Talk, appears in the status bar. 2 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap the message and begin to chat. 55 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    or Twitter™ updates appear as supported in all countries or regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. To start Timescape™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Timescape™ . 3 If you are starting Timescape™ for the first time, tap the tile in the welcome screen to set
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    the main view in Timescape™ • When the Timescape™ event filter is set to show all events, press Refresh. , 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
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    tap Timescape™. 3 Press , then tap Settings. To schedule web service content updates in Timescape™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Timescape™. 3 Press , then tap Settings > Update mode. 4 Tap the desired option. If you select Manual, no automatic updates get scheduled. Timescape™ Feed
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    view 1 Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view 2 Shortcut to update status 3 Refresh the widget view 4 Most recent online event To the Timescape™ main view 2 Tap to refresh the view 3 Activity indicator - indicates updates to feeds 4 Tap to show friends with most recent social networking activity 5 Open
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    in to from your phone. For example, you can post updates on Facebook™ or Twitter™. Timescape™ Share widget view 1 Icon showing the service currently used to send posts 2 Shortcut to the Timescape™ 2 Drag the widget to . 60 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™ account in your phone on page 54. Google make sure you have a working Internet connection. Also, remember that you the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. 3 If the application you want
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    phone is set to block such installations. However, you can change this setting and allow installations from unknown sources. Sony does not screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Applications. 3 Mark the Unknown sources checkbox. 62 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for
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    , music, games, ringtones, and wallpapers. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before you download content Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you may need to have a memory
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    a fixed amount of time in which to view it. This time period varies from market to market. You can also choose to download a purchased video to most Sony™ devices that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account. 64 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    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 a menu to get
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    Music Unlimited™ Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs over a 3G or Wi-Fi® connection. You can To open Music Unlimited™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 66 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarm. To set a new alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarm. 3 Tap Add alarm. 4 Adjust the time by scrolling up and down. 5 If desired, edit other alarm settings. 6 Tap Done. 67 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private
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    settings. 6 Tap Done. The alarm time settings then tap Yes. To set the ringtone for an alarm 1 Style settings checkbox. 5 Tap Alarm sound and select an option. 6 Tap Done. To set days, then tap OK. To set the title for an alarm 1 the Vibrate checkbox. To set alarms to sound when the
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    To snooze an alarm when it sounds • Tap Snooze - min. To turn off an alarm when it sounds • Slide to the right. 69 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    mobile web content, such as a web page with more product information or a map of nearby outlets. NeoReader™ supports the code manually. To enter a barcode manually 1 When cases where NeoReader™ does not recognize the barcode automatically Enter the bar code numbers manually your personal settings, such
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    date. You can: • access your Gmail™ , Google Calendar™, Google™ contacts, and other Google services other services you use. • synchronize your phone with an Internet to synchronize. To synchronize manually with your Google™ account 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
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    , and data from other services you use. When you set up Facebook to work in your phone, you may get the option to create a Sony™ Facebook integration account, which allows easier access to Facebook from other applications in your phone. 72 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print
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    want to synchronize. 8 When you're finished, tap Done. Contact your SyncML™ service provider for more information about your account settings. To synchronize manually with your SyncML™ account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 3 Tap the SyncML™ account that you want to
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    To remove a SyncML™ account from your phone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your SyncML™ account. 3 Tap Remove account. 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm. 74 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    other internal services at your company. Wi-Fi® Using Wi-Fi® technology you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. To access the Internet using on Wi-Fi® 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 3 Mark the Wi-Fi checkbox. The phone scans for
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    , the phone uses mobile data connection to access the Internet (if you have set up and enabled a mobile data connection in your phone). To add a Wi-Fi® sleep policy 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. 3 Press . 4 Tap Advanced . 5 Tap Wi-Fi
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    , tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. 3 Press . 4 Tap Advanced . 5 Mark the Use static IP settings. 5 Tap a network indicated by and select Use PIN. 6 Follow the instructions that appear. Sharing your phone's mobile data connection You can share your phone's mobile
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    Settings > Wireless & networks > Tethering. 5 Mark the USB tethering checkbox. The phone starts sharing its mobile connection via USB cable. Go to android.com/tether services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, when they are travelling. VPN connections can be set set up a
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    > VPN settings. 3 In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to. 4 Enter the required information. 5 Tap Connect. To disconnect from a virtual private network 1 Drag the status bar downwards. 2 Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. 79 This is an Internet
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    pages or open web pages from the browser history View open windows Refresh the current web page Go forward one page in the browsing history Open a menu to see more options To open the . 2 Enter a search word. 3 Tap . 80 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    before releasing your finger, you can deselect it by dragging your finger away until the link is no longer highlighted. To go to transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions. Managing bookmarks Bookmarks let you access your Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    appear highlighted in green. 4 Tap the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next matching item. 5 Tap to close the to making the current download setting the default setting, mark the Set as default download memory checkbox. Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    is open, press . 2 Tap More > Settings. 3 Find and tap Clear all cookie data, then tap OK to confirm. To clear your browser history 1 When the browser is open, press . 2 Tap More > Settings. 3 Find and tap Clear history, then tap OK to confirm. 83 This is an Internet version of this publication
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    completely. To enable plug-ins on demand 1 When the browser is open, press . 2 Tap More > Settings. 3 Find and tap Enable plug-ins. 4 Tap On demand. You may need to restart your browser for the setting to take effect. 84 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    you restart your phone, the media volume is automatically set to a safe level. Copying media files to . It's easy to transfer music, photos, videos, and other files. Just connect your phone Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind 5 Play/Pause button 85 This is an Internet
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    If you want to adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or Equalizer > More > Headphone surround. 3 Select a setting. 4 Tap OK. To view the current play queue to go to the previous screen, or press to go to Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists this way. You a search for the following: • music and karaoke videos on YouTube™ • artist info on Wikipedia™ • lyrics Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    . You can't delete the following tabs: Tracks, Albums, Artists, Playlists and SensMe™ channels. To update your music with the latest information 1 In My music, press . 2 Tap . Your phone searches on your memory card. 88 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    In addition, you can install the Media Go™ application on a computer and use it to copy playlists from the computer to your phone's memory card Home screen 1 From your Home screen, press . 2 Tap Add > Widgets. 3 Tap . 89 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    problems using this application, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 135. The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported is open, tap the tab. The first time you view a chart, it is set to your own region. 2 To see charts of the most popular searches in other
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    To delete a track from the track history 1 When the TrackID™ application is open, tap . 2 Tap a track title, then tap Delete. 3 Tap Yes. 91 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    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 to a radio channel. 92 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    mono Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™ Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your phone's FM radio. 93 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    the FM Radio. The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/ regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Sharing the details of music you like to Facebook. 94 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    service. Camera controls overview 1 Switch between still and video camera 2 Display all settings 3 Take photos or record video clips 4 Go back a step or exit the camera 5 View photos and videos 6 Camera setting a photo. 95 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. To use the zoom To delete a recently taken photo or video, you can also flick the thumbnail at white frames. A yellow frame shows which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    the screen to take the photo manually. Adding the geographical position to either by wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) select under My Location. 6 After you confirm your settings, press to return to the camera screen. 7 Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    is off. 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 photo is taken when you release your finger. This Focus function is
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    be taken manually. Portrait Use for portrait photos. Settings are optimized Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100. 200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. 400 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. 800 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. 99 This is an Internet
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    if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash. Fill flash Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark shadows. Off location features from the Settings menu. 100 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    See Using location services to find your position is taken as soon as you release your finger. This applies only when focus mode is set to touch focus. Quick launch Quick launch settings let you activate the camera from 101 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    customize the video camera settings panel 1 When the video camera is open, press to display all settings. 2 Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position. If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled. 102 This is an Internet version
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    you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video. Off The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Portrait Use for portrait videos. Settings are optimized to give slightly softer skin tones. Landscape Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects
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    to record. Off The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen. Exposure value This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light. White balance The white balance setting adjusts the color balance
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    back on a TV that supports 3D. In Sweep Multi Angle and video camera 2 Directional arrow - helps you pan the camera 3 View photos and videos 4 Settings bar set these two locks and the time you press the camera key fully down to take the shot, the shot might not be successful. 105 This is an Internet
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    situations: you pan the camera too quickly; you shake the camera too much; you pan the camera in the reverse direction. 106 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos 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
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    video. If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways, mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display. To view photos from online services content in Gallery You can select several photos or videos in an album and work on them in batches, for
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    To work with batches of photos or videos in Gallery 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press . 2 In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Set as > Contact picture. 3 Select the contact you want to associate with the photo. 4 Crop the photo, if required.
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    networks, or both, to find your position. For more information, see Using location services to find your position on page 121. To enable location detection 1 From your Home screen, press . 2 Tap Settings > Location & security. 3 Mark the Use GPS satellites and/or Use wireless networks checkboxes
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    1 Open a Gallery album containing a video. 2 To activate selection mode, touch and hold an item that you want to work with. 3 Check the video or videos that you want to delete. 4 Press , then tap Delete. 5 In the dialog that opens, tap Delete. 111 This is an Internet version of this publication
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    Album 1 When you view a 3D photo in 3D Album, tap the photo if no controls are displayed. 2 Tap , then tap OK. 112 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    in the status bar of the phone. Open the notification and set the relevant access permissions for other devices. The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to your client device User guide for more information. If the device cannot connect, check that
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    on other DLNA Certified™ devices To view photos or videos from your phone on another device 1 Make sure that you have correctly set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices and on the device that you select. 114 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    range, with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your phone with other Bluetooth™ devices. Remember to set your phone to "discoverable" if you want other Bluetooth at the same time. 115 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. 3 In the Bluetooth devices list, touch using the Bluetooth™ function, such as: • Photos and videos • Music and other audio files • Contacts • Web Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 3 Mark the Bluetooth checkbox. appears in the status bar. 4 Tap Bluetooth settings. 5 Mark the Discoverable checkbox. The phone ™ wireless technology. 117 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    update your video, pictures, or other media files to your phone, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on your computer. Media Go instructions only work if Windows® 7 is installed on your computer and the computer is connected to a Wi-Fi® Access Point via a network cable. 118 This is an Internet
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    screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity. 3 Tap the paired device that you want to remove. 4 Tap Forget. PC Companion PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you transfer music, video, and pictures to and from
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    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. 4 Using Media Go™, drag and drop files between your computer and phone. Media Go™ can also be downloaded from www.sonymobile.com. 120 This is an Internet version of this
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    is found. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services. To enable GPS 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Location move to another location. 121 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    a map, you make an Internet connection, and data is transferred to 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 a Wisepilot User manual, go to www.sonymobile.com.
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    Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Location & security > Set up SIM card lock > Change SIM PIN. 3 Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. 4 Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. 5 Retype the new SIM card PIN and tap OK. 123 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for
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    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 > Location & security > Set up screen lock > Pattern. 3 Follow the instructions in your phone. You are asked to select
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    . 4 Confirm your password and tap OK. To disable the screen unlock password 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security > Change screen lock. 2 Enter your password and tap Continue. 3 Tap None. 125 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    of updates over a mobile network depends on your operator. Contact your network operator for more information. Updating your phone wirelessly Use the Update center application to update your phone wirelessly. You can download software updates manually, or you can allow Update service to update your
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    . 4 Computer: If a new phone software update is detected, a popup window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates. The Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from www.sonymobile.com. 127 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only
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    applications and adjust related settings. Set the time and date or choose to use the network-provided values. Select your preferred date and hour format. View information about your phone, such as model number, firmware version and battery status. 128 This is an Internet version of this publication
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    The battery is charging GPS is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth™ function is activated Connected to another Bluetooth™ device The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set Synchronization is ongoing Problem with
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    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 130 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    , and calculate routes using Google Maps™. Go to Google Play™ to download free and 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
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    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 all areas. 132 This is an Internet version
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    For 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
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    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
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    or the USB drivers have not been properly installed. Go to www.sonymobile.com 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
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    Recycling your phone Got an old phone lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will help us reuse its materials and components, and you'll protect the environment, too! Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www.sonymobile.
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    on or through a third-party Web site, please review such Web sites' terms of use and applicable privacy policy in advance. Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any third-party Web sites or offered services. Remove the back cover to see regulatory information such
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    a photo with 109 corporate email, calendar and contacts 71 cropping photos 110 D date format 30 deleting 109 3D photos 112 an alarm 67 music 91 photos 110 tracks 86 videos 111 download Internet settings 34 driving directions 122 E e-mail 50 email more than one account 53 emergency
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    21 I icons 129 in the camera 103 importing SIM contacts 42 Improving photos with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine . .107 infinite button in Timescape 58 infinite key 87 instant messaging 55 Internet settings 34 web browser 80 K keyboard 26 settings 29 keys 16 L language 32 writing 29 Latitude
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    112 business cards 45 contacts 45 sending items using Bluetooth 116 SensMe™ channels 88 services 14 settings call 40 camera 97, 102 Internet 34 messaging 34 MMS 34 still camera 97 Timescape 58 video camera 102 setup guide 13 sharing 3D photos 112 music 87, 90 photos 110 photos and
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    42 troubleshooting 134 turning off 12 turning on 12 Twitter™ logging in to 57 status update 57 U update status 57 updating phone 126 usage info 34 USB connection 118 V vibration 31, 67 video albums 107, 109 viewing 107 video camera 95, 102, 103 recording videos 102 settings 102
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