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    User guide Xperia™ go ST27i/ST27a
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    Water resistance 8 IP (Ingress Protection) rating 8 Android™ - what and why 10 Applications 10 Getting started 11 Assembly 11 Turning the phone on and off 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
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    started with Google Play 61 Downloading from Google Play 61 Clearing your application data 61 Permissions 62 Installing applications not from Google Play 62 PlayNow™ service 63 Before you download content 63 Downloading from the PlayNow™ service 63 Video Unlimited 64 Video Unlimited™ menu
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    pages 81 Managing bookmarks 81 Managing text and images 82 Multiple windows 83 Downloading from the web 83 Browser settings 83 Music videos 95 Camera controls overview 95 Using the still camera 95 Using the video camera 102 3D camera 105 3D Camera overview 105 Viewing photos and videos
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    icons 129 Notification icons 129 Application overview 131 User support 133 Troubleshooting 134 My phone is not working as expected 134 Resetting the phone 134 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging....135 The battery performance is low 135 I cannot transfer content
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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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    and straps are not dust and water resistant on their own. Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or improper use of your device. If you have any further questions about the use of your product, get help from our Customer support service. IP (Ingress Protection) rating Your
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    against solid objects > 12 mm in diameter 2. Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15 degrees from normal position 3. Protected against solid objects > 2.5 mm in diameter 3. Protected against spraying water 4. Protected against solid objects > 1 mm in diameter 4. Protected against
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    is available and your phone supports this new software, you can update your phone to get new features and the latest improvements. Your Android™ phone is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it
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    Getting started Assembly To remove the back cover • Insert a thumbnail into the strap hole opening on the back cover, then use 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
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    card 1 Remove the back cover from the phone. 2 To remove the memory card slot cover, insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card slot cover and the headset connector, then pull out the cover. 3 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the gold-coloured contacts facing up
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    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 To play an
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    of applications and services with your Android phone. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™ application in your phone, to chat with friends using Google Talk™, to synchronise your phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games, music, movies
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    /USB cable 8. Volume/Zoom key 9. Menu key 10. Main microphone 11. Home key 12. Back 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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    keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel Home • Go to the Home screen • Press and hold to open a window showing your 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.
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    email, calendar and contacts) to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise automatically, but increase the synchronisation intervals. • Check the battery usage menu in the phone to see which applications use the most power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming
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    idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen are sensitive to drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty service. 18 This is an Internet version
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    To open or highlight an item • Tap the item. To mark or unmark options • Tap the relevant checkbox or list option. Marked checkbox Unmarked checkbox Marked list option Unmarked list option Zooming The zoom options available depend on the application you are using. To zoom • When available, tap or to
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    on the screen. To scroll more quickly, 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 scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you
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    like with your friends so they can download and use them. Widgets Widgets are example, the Music player widget allows you to start playing music directly. To add a widget to the Home tap on any widget to go to the part of the create folders, and add shortcuts to contacts. To open the options menu of
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    1 From your Home screen, press . 2 Tap Wallpaper, then select a wallpaper. You can use a photo you have taken, or an animation. Go to Android Market™ and other sources to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours of the day. To set a theme 1 From your Home screen
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    that come installed with your phone as well as the applications you download. The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need 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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    and notifications The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your phone. To the left you get notifications when there is shows the signal strength, battery status, and other information. A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications
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    Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such as the music
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    touching a text field. Using the on-screen keyboard 1 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used 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
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    To turn on the caps lock • Before you type a word, tap or until appears. To enter numbers or symbols • When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. Tap to view more options. To enter common punctuation marks 1 When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar. 2 Select a
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    via the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation. Using the Phonepad 1 Choose a text input option 2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock 3 Display numbers 4 Display symbols and smileys 5 Enter a space 6 Open the input settings menu to change, for
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    that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions. You must have a data connection on a mobile or Wi-Fi® network to use this service. Additional charges may apply. To enable voice input 1 When you enter text,
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    the word you want. To access Xperia™ keyboard settings when voice input is adjust the media playing volume with the volume key • When playing music or watching video, press the change the time and date in your phone. To set the date manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings
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    To set the time manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time 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
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    disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to music, watch videos and other content, as long as all this content the phone memory. Music, video clips and photos are saved to the internal storage or the memory card while applications, contacts and messages are saved
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    card You may have to purchase a memory card separately. Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media content. This the memory card before you physically remove it from the phone. This can prevent damaging the memory card or losing data stored on the memory card. To unmount
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    some cases you will get the option to download Internet and messaging settings the first time you turn on your 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 at any time. Contact your
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    APN settings manually 1 From the . 4 Tap Reset to default. Usage info For quality purposes, Sony collects anonymous bug avoid any unwanted data downloads and synchronisations. Contact your network operator may apply for data roaming. Consult your service provider. To activate data roaming 1 From
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    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 type 1 From your Home screen
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    supports handling You can make a call by manually dialling a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your phone's contact list, or by tapping the phone If you are using regular headphones without a microphone, you have to remove the headphones from the headset connector to be able to answer the
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    contacts. 4 Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact. 5 Edit the contact details and tap Done. Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service 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
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    to subsequent calls. To switch between multiple calls • To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap the desired number or contact. To end the ongoing call and return to the next call on hold • Tap . Conference calls With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint
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    option. 4 Enter the password and tap Enable. Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. 3 Select an option. 4 Enter the number you
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    in your Google™ account, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account, or other accounts that support synchronisation. The Contacts application automatically creates new entries and also helps you match data such as email addresses with existing entries. You can also manage this process manually. For
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    Mac® computer For detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from your old phone, go to www.sonymobile.com. Transferring contacts using synchronisation accounts Your phone works with popular online synchronisation accounts such as Google Sync™, Microsoft® Exchange
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    the phone. If you synchronise your contacts with more than one account, you can join contacts in your phone to avoid duplicates. Some synchronisation services, for example, some social networking services, do not allow you to edit contact details. To view your contacts • From your Home screen, tap
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    4 When you are done, tap Done. Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application If you synchronise your contacts with a new account or import contact information in other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this happens, you can join such duplicates to
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    you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts. 4 Tap Send, then tap OK to confirm. 5 Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. Backing up contacts You can use a memory card, a SIM card or an online synchronisation tool such as Microsoft® Exchange
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    screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Back up contacts > SIM card. 3 Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts. 4 Tap Back up. 5 Select Add contacts if you want to add the contacts to existing contacts on your SIM card, or select Replace all
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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 number in the search field manually, then tap Add. 4 not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message.
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    contact, select the relevant contact. Or tap if you want to create a new contact. 5 Select the account to which you want to save the contact. 6 Edit the contact open. 3 If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message. 4 Touch and hold the file you want
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    To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Press , then tap Settings. 3 Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports. To view messages saved on the SIM card 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2
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    . 4 If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. If necessary, contact your email service provider for detailed settings. For corporate email setup on your phone, select Exchange Active Sync as the account type. 5 When you are prompted, enter
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    then find and tap Email. 2 If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check. 3 Press , then tap More > Preview the name to your contacts. 6 Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact if you want to create a new contact. 7 Edit the contact information and tap
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    To and enter the recipient's address. Or tap to select a recipient from your contacts. 6 Enter your message text, then tap . To delete an email message 1 an Exchange Active Sync account, you can also tap to move selected emails to another folder. To view all folders for one email account 1 From your
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    you can also chat to friends using the Google Talk™ application, synchronise your phone calendar application with your Google Calendar™, and download applications and games from Google Play™. The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries or regions, or by
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    > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. 3 Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. Your phone is now ready to use with Gmail™ , Google Talk™ and Google Calendar™. You can also sign in or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the
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    messaging in your phone to chat with friends who also use this application. To start Google Talk™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Talk. To reply to an instant message with Talk 1 When someone contacts you on Talk, appears in the status bar. 2 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap
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    services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries or regions, or by all networks and/or service Google Play™. 5 If you do not want to log in to any social networking accounts or search Google Play™, tap Done. Timescape™ main view 1 Your status on the web services
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    ™ You can perform an extension search in Google Play™ and download new services for Timescape™. Such services include applications and plug-ins that add extra features to Timescape. For example, you can download applications that update Timescape with your activities on various social networking
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    to add one. Otherwise, you are directed straight to Google Play™. 5 In Google Play™, select a service to download from the list that appears, then follow the instructions to download and install it. You can delete installed Timescape services the same way you delete any other installed application
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    to the Timescape™ main view 2 Shortcut to update status 3 Refresh the widget view 4 Most recent online event To add the Timescape™ Feed widget to your Home screen 1 From your Home screen, press . 2 Tap Add > Widgets. 3 Tap Timescape™ Feed. To remove the Timescape™ Feed widget from your Home screen
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    , press . 2 Tap Add > Widgets. 3 Tap Timescape™ Friends. To remove the Timescape™ Friends widget from your Home screen 1 From your Home screen, touch . 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
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    content to your phone. Contact your operator for more information. To download a free application 1 In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function. 2 Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation
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    Sony is not responsible for any damage or reduced performance of your phone attributable to the transfer of third-party content. Only use content from reliable sources. Contact the content provider if you have any questions or concerns. To allow the installation of applications not from Google Play
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    to download content. When you download content to your phone, you might be charged for the amount of data transferred. Contact your operator Downloading from the PlayNow™ service Download a range of content from the PlayNow™ service direct to your phone. Choose from a variety of applications, games,
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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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    . Downloading of video is ongoing Downloading is paused Confirmation of successful purchase Rental countdown period has started Watching a video from Video Unlimited™ You can watch your rented or purchased videos on most Sony™ device that are connected to your Video Unlimited™ account. Video menu
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    ™ Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs over a 3G or Wi-Fi® connection. You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists and music using a PC that runs the Windows® operating system
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    for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your phone calendar with your reminder for the event, tap . 6 Tap Save. When the appointment time approaches, your phone plays a short sound to remind you. Also, appears in the status bar. To view a calendar
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    To edit an existing alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarm. 3 Tap the alarm you want to edit. 4 Scroll up or down to adjust the time. 5 If desired, edit other alarm settings. 6 Tap Done. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time
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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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    a map of nearby outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standard barcode types. To start the image resolution in cases where NeoReader™ does not recognise the barcode automatically Enter the bar code numbers manually. This option can be used if your camera friend to download the NeoReader™ application 70 This
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    tap the items you want to synchronise. To synchronise manually with your Google™ account 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 3 Tap the Google™ account you want to synchronise. 4 Press , then tap Sync now. To remove a Google™ account from your phone 1 From your Home screen
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    , tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your corporate account. 3 Tap Remove account. 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm. Synchronising with Facebook™ Set up your phone to synchronise your Facebook™ contacts, calendar entries, photos, and data from other services you use. When you set
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    already have a Facebook account. To synchronise manually with your Facebook™ account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 3 Tap the Facebook™ account or the Sony™ Facebook integration account. 4 Press , then tap Sync now. To remove a Facebook™ account from your phone When
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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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    your phone. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other internal services at your company. Wi-Fi® Using Wi-Fi® technology you can access log in to a web page before you can get access to the network. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information. To connect to another Wi
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    Wi-Fi® network manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. 3 Tap Add Wi-Fi network. 4 Enter the Network SSID for the network. 5 Tap the Security field to select a security type. 6 If required, enter a password. 7 Tap Save. Contact your Wi-Fi
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    > Wireless & networks. 3 Mark the Wi-Fi checkbox. 4 Tap Wi-Fi 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 data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. This
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    computer to establish a network connection via USB cable. Go to android.com/tether to get the most current information for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when connection to your virtual private network, please contact the network administrator of your company or
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    To add a virtual private network 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > VPN settings. 3 Tap Add VPN. 4 Select the type of VPN to add. 5 Enter your VPN settings. 6 Press and tap Save. To connect to a virtual private network 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find
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    bar Use the search and address bar to browse the web. 1 View the download progress of the current web page 2 Enter a search word to search for the download of the current web page When a page has finished downloading, tap the bookmark icon address bar to bookmark it. next to the search and To go
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    it by dragging your finger away until the link is no longer highlighted. To go to the previous page while browsing • Press . To zoom in or out Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions. Managing bookmarks Bookmarks let you access your favourite and frequently visited
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    highlighted in green. 4 Tap the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next matching item. 5 Tap to close image until a menu appears. 2 Tap Save image. 3 If an SD card is inserted, you can select where you want to save the image. Select a location. If you prefer to making the current download
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    is open, press . 2 Tap More > Downloads. 3 Mark the checkbox beside the downloading file you want to delete. 4 Tap Cancel. Browser settings You can change the browser settings and customise your browser view. For example, you can change the size of the text displayed to suit your needs, or you can
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    , then tap OK to confirm. Auto-fitting web pages The auto-fit option makes it easier for you to read large websites with text and images, such as news sites. For example, if you zoom in on a web page when auto-fit is enabled, the text automatically adjusts to the new
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    purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the music player, you can use the Media Go™ application. Media Go™ helps entertainment features to the full. It's easy to transfer music, photos, videos and other files. Just connect your phone to a computer with a USB
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    press . 2 Tap Equaliser. If you want to adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down. 3 If you playing, press to go to the previous screen, or press to go to the Home screen. The music player stays playing in the background. To return to the music player when it is playing
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    Send. 3 Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists this way. You might not videos on YouTube™ • artist info on Wikipedia™ • lyrics on Google.com To search for related content using the infinite button • When a track is playing
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    , so you can select music that matches your mood or suits the time of day. To enable the SensMe™ channels application 1 In the music player, tap MY MUSIC. 2 Press , then tap download music info. Playing music in random order You can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for
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    In addition, you can install the Media Go™ application on a computer and use it to copy music player, tap MY MUSIC. 2 Tap . 3 Under Playlists, tap a playlist. 4 Tap a track to play it. To remove a track from a playlist 1 In a playlist, touch and hold the title of the track you want to delete
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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. To share a track using email or
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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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    application 5 Move down the frequency band to the next favourite channel 6 Move up the frequency band to the next favourite channel 7 Save or remove a channel as a favourite 8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 9 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel 10 Radio
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    the radio is open, tap . 2 Tap next to the channel that you want to remove. 3 Tap Delete. To move between favourite channels • When the radio is open, tap ™ 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
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    supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Sharing the details of music you like on Facebook™ When you listen to music using the FM Radio, you can share details of tracks you like on Facebook. You need to be a Facebook user your Facebook account, a
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    to friends as multimedia messages, or upload them to a web 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 icons 7 Zoom in or out 8 Main
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    videos 1 Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to open a photo or video. 2 Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos centre face into focus. The camera automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A yellow frame shows which face has
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    the viewfinder (not more than five faces). 2 The camera selects which face to focus on. 3 The face selected appears inside a green frame and the photo is taken automatically. 4 If no smile is detected, tap the screen to take the photo manually. Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on
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    is on. Infinity Use when taking photos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the camera may be blurred. Continuous autofocus 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
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    Auto Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions. Incandescent Adjusts the photos can be taken manually. Portrait Use for portrait photos. Settings are optimised to give slightly softer skin tones. Landscape Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects
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    lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. Auto The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark shadows. Off The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo
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    you must enable location features from the Settings menu. See Using location services to find your position on page 121. For geotags to be added to , 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. 101
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    Tap the thumbnails on the bottom of the screen. 4 Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files. Videos are identified by . 5 Tap to play the video. 6 To stop playing the video, tap the camera screen. You can also flick the thumbnails from right to left, and select the one you want to view
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    videos manually. Portrait Use for portrait videos. Settings are optimised to give slightly softer skin tones. Landscape Use for videos of landscapes. The camera . Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Photo light Use the light to record videos when
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    for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky. 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
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    scene and add depth to the subject. 3D Sweep Panorama photos can be played back on a TV that supports 3D. In Sweep Multi Angle mode, the camera takes several images at different angles as you sweep across the scene. These images are saved together in an MPO (Multiple Picture Object) file. When you
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    then select Sweep Panorama. 3 Tap and select the direction in which to pan. 4 Tap the screen to lock the focus and exposure. 5 Pan the camera steadily in the direction of the moving arrow. Tips for taking Sweep Panorama photos (2D) Note these limitations when you take Sweep Panorama photos: • If
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    Gallery Use Gallery to view photos and play videos that you've taken with your phone camera, or to view similar content that you've downloaded or copied to the memory card. In Gallery, you can also view photos and videos that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™ web album
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    Gallery. 4 Tap any album showing an icon for the relevant online service, for example, . 5 To view a photo, tap it. 6 In the photo viewer, flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video. To change how the contents of an album are displayed in Gallery
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    To work with batches of photos or videos in Gallery 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap 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. 5 Tap Save. 109
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    , see Using location services to find your position camera, downloaded, or copied to your memory card. You can also share your videos with friends, or upload them to YouTube™. To play a video 1 In Gallery, browse to the album containing the video that you want to play. 2 Tap the video to play
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    To pause a video 1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 2 Tap . To fast forward and rewind a video 1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 2 Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward. Alternatively, you can tap or .
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    displayed, tap the screen. 2 Tap . You can only play 3D photos that have been captured in the standard panorama image size. To zoom a 3D photo in 3D Album • For example, if you're a Facebook™ user, you can upload your photos in 3D Album to your Facebook™ account. You can also use 3D Album to delete
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    stored on your home computer from your phone, or view photos taken with your phone camera on a large-screen TV. Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your phone When you play instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to your client device User guide
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    with other DLNA Certified™ devices 1 From the Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected devices. 2 Tap Help. Playing phone content 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
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    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 phone to "discoverable" if you want other Bluetooth™ devices to
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    as phones or computers. You can send and receive several kinds of items using the Bluetooth™ function, such as: • Photos and videos • Music and other audio files • Contacts • Web pages To send items using Bluetooth™ 1 Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth™ device you want to send the item to
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    To receive items using Bluetooth™ 1 From your 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 is now visible to other devices for 120 seconds. 6 The
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    PC Companion application on your computer. PC Companion helps you access additional computer applications to transfer and organise media files, update video, pictures or other media files to your phone, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on your computer. Media Go the instructions to pair the
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    > Xperia™ > 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 your phone. You can also use PC Companion to update your phone and get the latest software
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    : Open the PC Companion application on the PC first. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have 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
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    your location is found. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services. To enable GPS 1 view of the sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). The GPS signals can pass through clouds and
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    good idea to download and save maps to your phone before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services. Using the Navigation application Use the Navigation application in your phone to get turn-by-turn instructions on how
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    stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country. To view your IMEI number • Remove the cover to view your IMEI number. To view your IMEI number in the phone 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone
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    the SIM card becomes blocked. If this happens, contact your service provider to get a new SIM card. Setting a data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony Customer support for more information. security > Change screen lock. 3 Follow the instructions in your phone. To disable the screen unlock
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    To disable the screen unlock PIN 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security > Change screen lock. 2 Enter you PIN and tap Continue. 3 Tap None. To create a screen lock password 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > Password. 2 Enter a
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    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 phone automatically whenever
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    cable. 2 When prompted, follow the instructions in the phone to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer. PC Companion can also be downloaded from www.sonymobile.com. To download software updates using a USB cable connection 1 Install the PC Companion application on the computer you
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    Display Location & security Applications Accounts & sync Privacy Storage Language & keyboard erase the SD card, or unmount it for safe removal. Select phone language and adjust text input options. Configure as model number, firmware version and battery status. 128 This is an Internet version of this
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    The battery is charging GPS is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth™ function is activated Connected to another Bluetooth™ device The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with
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    A song is playing The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications 130 This is an Internet version of this
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    using Google Maps™. Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your phone. Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages. Use the Music player application to organise and play music, audio books and podcasts. View the updates of music and videos
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    For example, you can access a User guide, troubleshooting information, plus tips and tricks. Use YouTube™ to share and view videos from around the world. Download and install new applications and updates. Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. 132
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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
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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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    using a USB cable The software 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
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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.com. 136 This is an Internet version
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    on or through a third-party website, please review such websites' terms of use and applicable privacy policy in advance. Sony does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any third-party websites or offered services. Remove the back cover to see regulatory information such as the
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    Android Market™ - See Google Play 61 Android 10 animated wallpaper 22 answering service 38 applications 10 overview 131 screen 23 audio 88 adjusting volume 86 playing music in random order 88 B back cover attaching 12 removing 11 backing up contacts 45 battery 16 Bluetooth™ wireless
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    input 27 Gmail 53 Google Latitude 122 Google Maps 122 Google Play 61 Google Talk 55 Google™ account setup 54 Google™ synchronisation 71 GPS 121 H headset 34 using 34 Home screen 20 customising 21 I icons 129 in the camera 103 importing SIM contacts 42 Improving photos with Mobile
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    information 90 sending 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
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    57 U update status 57 updating phone 126 usage info 35 USB connection 118 V vibration 31, 67 video albums 107, 109 viewing 107 video camera 95, 102, 103 recording videos 102 settings 102, 103 video player pausing a video 111 Video Unlimited 64 buying videos 64 creating an account 64
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