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    Arc Extended User guide
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    6 Android™ - what and why 7 Applications 7 Getting started 8 Assembly 8 Turning on the phone 9 Screen lock 9 Setup guide 9 Accounts and services 10 Getting to know your phone 11 Phone overview 11 The keys 12 Charging the battery 12 Using the touch screen 12 Home screen 14 Accessing and
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    37 Text and multimedia message options 38 Email 39 Using email 39 Using email accounts 41 Gmail™ and other Google™ services 41 Google Talk 43 Sony Ericsson Timescape 44 Timescape™ main view 44 Timescape™ widget 44 Using Timescape 44 Timescape™ settings 46 Android Market 47 Payment
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    photos and recording videos 72 Viewfinder and camera controls 72 Using the still camera 72 Using the video camera 78 Viewing your photos and videos in Gallery 82 Working with albums 83 Working with photos 84 Bluetooth™ wireless technology 87 Phone name 87 Pairing with another Bluetooth
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    icons 101 Applications overview 103 User support 105 Troubleshooting 106 My phone is not working as expected 106 Resetting the phone 106 I cannot charge the phone 106 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging.......106 The battery performance is low 106 I cannot transfer
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    information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. Some of the services and features described in this 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
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    download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate applications on your Android™ phone with Android™ phones are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available and your phone supports this new software, you can update your phone to
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    of your finger or a thin object firmly into the opening on the bottom side of the phone, between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly. Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone. You may need to press quite firmly when you're removing the
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    . Set up your phone so that it works to your needs. Import your old contacts, select your phone language, optimise your wireless network connection settings, and much more. The setup guide covers the following: • Basic phone settings such as language, Internet, time and date. • Wi-Fi® settings
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    . Google™ account A Google™ account is key to your Android™ phone. Use Gmail™ to send emails, Google Talk™ to chat with friends, and Android Market™ to download applications. Sony Ericsson account Store your phone contacts on a secure Sony Ericsson server, and you'll always have a backup online. You
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    to know your phone Phone overview 1 13 12 2 34 5 6 7 11 10 8 9 14 15 19 18 16 20 1. Power key/Screen lock 2. Proximity sensor 3. Ear speaker 4. HDMI™ connector 5. Notification LED (Battery status) 6. Connector for charger/USB cable 7. Volume key/Zoom key 8. Menu key 9. Camera key 17 10
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    menu, or the Notification panel Home • Go to the battery The phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. It may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the phone to a power source. You can still use your phone while it is charging. The battery
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    of negligent care are not covered by the Sony Ericsson warranty service. To open or highlight an item • Tap the item. To mark or unmark options • Tap the relevant checkbox or in some cases the right side of the list option, to mark or unmark an option. Marked checkbox Unmarked checkbox Marked list
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    the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your phone includes a light sensor and a proximity sensor. The light sensor detects the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The
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    the Music player widget allows you to start playing music directly and the Sony Ericsson Timescape™ widget displays incoming messages. To add widgets to the Home to a folder • Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the folder. To rename a folder 1
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    contains the applications that come installed with your phone as well as the applications you download. The Application screen extends beyond the regular 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
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    , then tap . 2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location. 3 Tap to exit edit may not work when the battery level is low. Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and
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    the icon for the running application to open it. To clear the Notification panel • From the Notification panel, tap Clear. Phone settings menu View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu. To access the phone settings 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings. 18 This is an Internet
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    Typing text Using the keyboard 3G 12:45 QW E R T Y U I O P A S DF GH J K L Z X C V B NM , 1 23 4 . 7 56 1 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language 2 Close the keyboard view 3 Display numbers and
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    . Keyboard settings You can select settings for the keyboard, such as writing language and automatic prediction. To access the keyboard settings desired settings. Adjusting the volume You can adjust the ringtone volume for phone calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback. To
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    needs by adjusting, for example, your personal ringtone, phone language and your Privacy settings. 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 checkbox, if it is
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    > Applications > Development. 3 Mark the Stay awake check box. Phone language You can select a language to use in your phone. To change the phone language 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Select language. 3 Select an option. If you choose the wrong
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    You do not need to turn off 3G. • Set your synchronisation applications (used to synchronise your email, calendar and contacts), to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise automatically, but increase the intervals. • Check the battery usage menu in the phone to see which applications use the
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    a memory card separately. Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media content. This type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices. Without a memory card you cannot use the camera, nor can you play or download music files and video clips
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    You can manually add and change Internet and network settings in your phone at any time. Contact your network operator for detailed information on your Internet and messaging settings. To download Internet and messaging settings 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson
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    To configure Internet settings manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Usage info. 3 Mark the Send usage info checkbox. Turning off data traffic You can disable all data connections over 2G/3G networks with your phone to avoid any unwanted data downloads
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    , tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Network operators. 3 Tap Search mode. 4 When a popup window appears, tap Select manually. 5 Select a network. If you select a network manually, your phone will not search for other network, even if you move out of range of the
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    Calling Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. , if you are within range of a network. To make an emergency call 1 From your Home screen, tap Phone. 2 Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap . You can make emergency calls
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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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    the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap . To release a participant from a call 1 During an ongoing conference call, tap the 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, tap
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    and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID. 3 Select an option. Fixed Dialling Numbers If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDN) to restrict outgoing and incoming calls. To enable or disable fixed dialling
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    in one easy overview. You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronise them with the contacts in your Sony Ericsson Sync account, Google™ account, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account, or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Contacts automatically tries to join new addresses with
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    SD card, a list appears showing different batches of phone contacts, with the corresponding dates for when they were created. Select the batch you want down the Notification panel and tap the file you received to import the contact data. To receive contacts sent using a messaging service 1 When you
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    or select the desired information for the contact. 5 When you are 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
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    contact menu, you may need to set up the application in your phone. For example, you need to start the Gmail™ application and then tap Send contact > OK. 4 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To send a contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap the
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    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 the memory card and the SIM card for backing up contacts. To export all contacts to the memory card
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    you need the correct MMS settings in your phone. See Internet and messaging settings on page 25 recipient, then select a contact or enter the full number manually. 5 If you want to add a media the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message. When you receive
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    top of the screen. 4 If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number you want to call. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, conversation. 3 If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message. 4 Touch and hold the file
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    on a Microsoft® Exchange server for the functionality described above to work. See Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts on page 53 cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. If you need to enter the settings manually, contact your email service provider for
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    email accounts, tap the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox. 4 Hold your phone horizontally. A preview pane appears on the right of the screen. 5 In the email inbox that appears on the left of the screen, scroll up or
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    the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. If you have more than one email account in your phone, you will see a ™ application in your phone to read, write and organise email messages. After you set up your Google™ account to work in your phone, you can also
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    with your Google Calendar™, and download applications and games from Android Market™. To set up a Google™ account in your phone 1 From your Home screen, 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
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    Google Talk™ You can use Google Talk™ instant messaging in your phone to chat with friends who also use this application. To start Google Talk™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Talk. To reply to
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    Sony Ericsson Timescape™ Sony Ericsson Timescape™ changes the way you interact with others by collecting all your communications into one view. Every event (such as text and multimedia messages, missed calls and web service updates) appears as a tile in a chronological flow on the screen. This way
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    log out of Facebook™ or Twitter™ from Timescape™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Timescape™. 3 Press , then tap Settings > Set up services. 4 Tap the service you want to log out of. Your account information gets deleted when you log out. To view an event in Timescape™ 1 From the Home
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    2 Find and tap Timescape™. 3 Press , then tap Settings. To schedule web service content updates in Timescape™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and Settings > Update mode. 4 Tap the desired option. If you select Manual, no automatic updates get scheduled. 46 This is an Internet version of this
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    times on any device. Before you download applications Before you start downloading from Android Market™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection. Also, remember that you might incur data traffic charges when you download content to your phone. Contact your operator for more information
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    . 5 Once you are logged in, follow the instructions in your phone to complete your purchase. To open a downloaded application 1 In Android Market™, press , then tap Downloads. 2 Tap the downloaded application. You can also access downloaded applications from the applications screen. Clearing your
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    Installing applications from unknown sources Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your phone. By default, your phone is set to block such installations. However, you can change this setting and allow installations from unknown sources. To allow the installation of
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    you have a Sony Ericsson account or a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising on page 53. Before using the calendar Before using the calendar, you need to create a Google™ account. Follow the relevant instructions in the phone or refer
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    Alarms. 3 Tap one of the alarms. 4 Tap . 5 Adjust the time by tapping or . 6 Tap AM to change to PM, or vice versa. 7 Tap Set. The phone's general time settings determine whether a 12- or 24-hour format is displayed for the alarm. To deactivate an alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find
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    alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarms. 3 Tap one of the alarms. 4 Mark the Vibrate checkbox. To play the alarm when your phone is in Silent mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarms. 3 On the Alarm clock screen, press . 4 Tap . 5 Tap Alarm in silent mode
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    date. You can: • reach your Gmail™, Google Calendar™ and Google™ contacts. • reach your corporate email, contacts and calendar. • synchronise your phone with an Internet server with SyncML™. • synchronise, store and manage your contacts on the Sony Ericsson website. Download synchronise manually with
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    corporate account are not found automatically,, complete the setup manually. Contact your corporate network administrator if you need more other phones. And you always have a backup online. You need a Sony Ericsson account for this method to work. To set up a Sony Ericsson account in your phone 1
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    Tap Remove account. 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm. The account is removed from your phone, but it still exists on the Sony Ericsson server. You can use your account details to log in to the Sony Ericsson website at www.sonyericsson.com/user. 55 This is an Internet version of this publication
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    signal strength of the Wi-Fi® network may differ depending on your phone's location. Moving closer to the Wi-Fi® access point may increase 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 3 Mark the Wi-Fi checkbox. The phone scans for available Wi-Fi® networks. It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi®
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    settings Before you add a Wi-FI® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting in your phone. To add a Wi-Fi® network manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . connected to a Wi-Fi® network, the phone uses a 2G/3G mobile data connection to access the Internet (if you have set up
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    to the Media server view in the phone and unmark the Media server checkbox. The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices. Also refer to your client device User guide. If the device cannot connect, check that your home network is working. To change the name of a client
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    phone into a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. When your phone is sharing its data connection, the following icons may appear in the status bar or in the Notification panel information about which operating systems support USB tethering and how to configure them. To share your phone's data connection as a
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    . Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate in your phone. See Connecting your phone to a computer on page 90 for more information on how to transfer content to your phone. For detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network
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    the browser, press . Browsing the web Search and address bar Use the search and address bar to browse the web: 1 2 http://www.sonye... 3 1 View the download progress of the current web page 2 Enter a search word to search for a web page, or enter a web page address to load a web page 3 Cancel
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    is loaded when you release your finger. If you select a link by mistake before releasing your finger, you , and follow the on-screen instructions. Managing bookmarks Bookmarks let you network operator, some bookmarks may be pre-installed on your phone. To bookmark a web page 1 While you are viewing
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    To open a bookmark 1 From the Browser screen, press . 2 Tap Bookmarks. 3 Tap the bookmark you want to open. To edit a bookmark 1 From the Browser screen, press . 2 Tap Bookmarks. 3 Touch and hold a bookmark to open a menu. 4 Tap Edit bookmark. 5 Edit the name and the web address, as desired. 6 Tap
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    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 the Browser screen, press . 2 Tap More > Downloads. To cancel an ongoing download to scroll sideways to read a full sentence. To auto-fit web pages
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    Go™ can be downloaded from www.sonyericsson.com/support. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 90. Copying media files to your memory card Copy all your favourite media content from computer to phone and start using your phone's entertainment features to the full. It
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    3 Cover art (if available) 4 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, the music player when it is playing in the background 1 Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel. 2 Tap the track title to open the music player. Alternatively, if you have recently used the music
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    Tap Send. 5 Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions. You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items application installed on the computer. When you connect and mount your phone to the computer using the USB cable, your memory card appears
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    by TrackID™. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area. If you have problems using this application, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 107. The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/ regions, or by all networks and/or
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    , 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. 69 This is an Internet version
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    . 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 channels appear automatically. If
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    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
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    photos and videos to a web service.Your phone has a sensitive sensor called the Exmor R sensor. This sensor enables sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. Viewfinder and camera controls 3 21 8 4 7 5 6 1 Camera key. Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 2 Viewfinder
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    to be. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. The photo is automatically saved on the memory card. Be careful not to touch or when tapping the screen to take a photo. To use the zoom function 1 Activate the camera. 2 Press the volume key up or down to zoom
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    fully down. The photo is automatically saved on the memory card. Smile detection Smile detection allows you to capture a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. A green frame shows which face is selected. When the selected
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    changed to Infinity Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments (without the flash). Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. When Night scene is selected, focus mode is changed to Infinity Night portrait Use for portrait
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    on subjects far away. Subjects close to the camera may be blurred. Continuous autofocus is off Touch full HD. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. Zoom is not supported -timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group
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    stabiliser When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the you release your finger On Off You can only take a photo by pressing the camera key Smile level Use smile level to determine what kind of smile the camera
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    background 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 pockets and bags. This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered with fingerprints. Use a soft cloth to clean the lens. Using the
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    controls are displayed, tap the screen. To delete a recorded video 1 When the camera is activated, drag the thumbnail bar to the left to display all photos and objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support Photo light Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are
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    camera may be blurred Video size Adjust the video size for different formats HD 720p HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels Full Wide VGA Full With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the phone. Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in the
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    Image stabiliser When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabiliser helps you by compensating for small movements of the the screen On Off You can only record videos by pressing the camera key Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording
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    to view photos and play videos that you've taken with your phone camera, or to view similar content that you've downloaded or copied to your memory card. In gallery, you can also view photos you've saved to an online service, for example, a Picasa™ web album. From gallery, you can also share
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    If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways, mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display the album contents in a chronological grid. Working with albums in Gallery In addition to working with whole albums and with individual photos,
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    to delete. 4 Tap Delete at the bottom of the screen. In the dialog that opens, tap Confirm Delete. Working with photos Use gallery to view photos that you've taken with the camera, downloaded, copied onto your memory card, or stored in online web albums. You can also edit the photos on your
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    the location another time. To view a photo taken by the camera on a map, you must turn on location in the camera settings before you take the photo. You must also enable location features under Settings > Location & security.See Location services on page 94 for more information. To view your photos
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    Working with videos Use gallery to watch videos that you've taken with the camera, downloaded, or copied onto your memory card. You can also share your videos with friends, or upload them to YouTube™. To play a video 1 In Gallery, open an album and tap a video. 2 Turn the phone to view the video in
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    to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections work better within a 10 meter (33 foot) range, with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your phone with other Bluetooth™ devices. Remember to set your
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    hold the name of the connected Bluetooth™ device. 4 Tap Disconnect. Even if you disconnect a Bluetooth™ device, the device is still paired with your phone. To remove the pairing, you need to tap Disconnect & unpair. To unpair a Bluetooth™ device 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings
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    Bluetooth™. 7 If asked, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. 8 When you are notified of an incoming file to your phone, drag the status bar downwards and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. 9 Tap Accept to start the file transfer. 10 To view the
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    - the most common way to connect phones with media devices such as TVs, car kits, and Mac OS/Linux computers lacking MTP support. To set Mass storage as the default USB connection mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Connectivity > USB connection mode. 3 Tap
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    PC Companion. To install PC Companion 1 Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. 2 Phone: Tap Start in the PC Companion installation window. 3 Computer: PC Companion automatically starts after a few seconds. Follow the onscreen instructions to install PC Companion. The installation of PC
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    to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™ to install. 4 Drag and drop files between your computer and phone using the Media Go interface. Media Go™ can also be downloaded from www.sonyericsson.com/support. 92 This is an Internet version of this publication
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    start viewing content in your phone on a larger screen. This feature works best with photos and videos captured in HD mode. To view phone content on a TV using a HDMI cable connection 1 Connect your phone to the TV set using a HDMI™ cable. If the TV set supports CEC (Customer Electronic Control), it
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    where a network is weak. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services. To enable GPS 1 you have a clear view of the sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). The GPS signals can
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    and save maps to your memory card to avoid high roaming costs. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services. Using the Navigation application Get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places. The directions are both spoken and displayed on the screen. Navigation may
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    LT15i XXX FFGG yyWww RyyWww S/N: XXXABC1234 0000000-000000-0 Made in XXX • You can find the IMEI number under the battery. To view your IMEI number in the phone card protection The SIM card lock only protects your subscription. Your phone will still work with a new SIM card. If the SIM card lock
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    as contacts and messages. Refer to your Sony Ericsson contact centre 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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    To create a screen lock password 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > Password. 2 Enter a password. The password must contain at least one letter and must be at least four characters long. 3 Tap Continue. 4 Confirm your password and tap OK. To disable
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    . You can download updates directly to your phone over a 2G or 3G Internet connection, or via a Wi-Fi connection. Another option is to use the PC Companion application on a computer. Just connect your phone to the computer with a USB cable, and the PC Companion application will guide you through the
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    sync Privacy Storage Language & keyboard Voice input & output Accessibility Date & time About phone Manage your wireless 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
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    and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated Airplane mode is activated A headset is connected The Bluetooth™ function is activated Connected to another Bluetooth™ device The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on The phone speaker
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    is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Ongoing call is muted Call on hold Call forwarding on Downloading
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    -by-turn driving instructions News and Weather View news stories and weather forecasts OfficeSuite Browse and read text documents Phone Make and receive guide Sync Support Talk Download a variety of exciting content to your phone Tailor phone settings to your own liking Explain basic phone
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    TrackID™ Timescape™ Voice Dialer A music recognition service Keep track of all daily communication Make a phone call by using voice commands Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Applications you download appear in the applications screen. 104
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    guide with instructions on how to use your phone. You can also get troubleshooting and other help from the Sony Ericsson support zone, and from our contact centres. • Support application features: • User guide in the phone - read and search an extended User guide. • Phone optimiser - enhance battery
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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 battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone. • Update your phone. Updating your phone ensures optimal
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    has coverage where you are. • The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact the nearest Sony Ericsson service centre. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network
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    or through a third-party website, please review such websites' terms of use and applicable privacy policy in advance. Sony Ericsson does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any thirdparty websites or offered services. Remove the battery to see regulatory information such as
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    Sony Ericsson 10 adjusting volume 66 airplane mode 22 alarm 50 albums deleting 84 Android 7 Android Market 47 animated wallpaper 16 answering service 31 flash using when taking photos 73 FM radio favourites 71 front camera 72 G Gallery 82 changing views 83 opening 82 opening albums
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    keyboard 19 settings 20 keypad 19 L language 22 writing 20 Latitude 95 LCD backlight control 22 light 17 live wallpaper 16 location 74 location services 17, 101 panel 17 ringtone 21 O overview music player 65 P pausing a track 66 personal information 32 phone battery 23 performance
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    Timescape 46 video camera 79 setup guide 9 sharing music 67 photos 85 photos and videos 84 shuffle music 67 silent mode 20 SIM card 96 exporting contacts to 36 importing contacts from 32 inserting 8 slideshow 84 smart playlists playing 67 smile detection 74 Sony Ericsson Sync 54 SOS
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    viewing 79, 82, 83, 84 viewfinder 72 viewing photos 73 videos recorded using the camera 79 voicemail 29 volume adjusting video 86 key 20 W wallpaper 16 using a photo as 85 web browser 61 managing bookmarks 62 settings 64 toolbar 61
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