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    Neo Extended User guide
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    Contents Important information 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
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    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 options 47 Downloading from Android Market 47 Clearing your application data 48
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    to a TV set 94 Location services 95 Using GPS 95 Google Maps 95 Getting directions 96 Locking and protecting your phone 97 IMEI number 97 SIM card protection 97 Setting a screen lock 98 Updating your phone 100 Updating your phone wirelessly 100 Updating your phone using a USB cable 100
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    icons 102 Applications overview 104 User support 106 Troubleshooting 107 My phone is not working as expected 107 Resetting the phone 107 I cannot charge the phone 107 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging.......107 The battery performance is low 107 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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    new software version 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
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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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    , and much more. The setup guide covers the following: • Basic phone settings such as language, Internet, time and date. • Wi-Fi® settings - speed up your connection and decrease data transfer costs. • Application settings - helps you with email setup, online service accounts, and contact transfers
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    User guide, also available at www.sonyericsson.com/support, for more help with the following: • Info on your phone's hard keys • Entering text • Wi-Fi® • Sony Ericsson Sync Before you can import contacts via a synchronisation account, you first need to set up the synchronisation account and back up
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    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 19 20 11 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    on the screen when you connect the phone to a power source. You can still use your phone while it is charging. The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a certain time. This is to extend battery life and may result in the charge status
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    content. Your phone screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony Ericsson warranty service. To
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    's Home screen is the equivalent of the desktop on a computer. It's your gateway to the main features in your phone. You can customise your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, wallpaper and other items. The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick left or
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    that you can use directly on your Home screen. For example, 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 screen 1 From your Home screen, press . 2 Tap Add > Widgets. 3 Tap a widget
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    magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to . Changing the background of your Home screen Make your Home screen more personal with wallpapers. You can use animations or a photo you have taken. Go to Android Market™ and other sources to download, for example, live wallpapers that change
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    applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can continue where at any time when you are using an application by pressing the key on your phone. The menu will look different depending on which application you are using. To open
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    your screen shows what's going on in your phone. To the left you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For example, new message and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signal strength, battery status, and other information. A notification light also gives
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    settings from the Settings menu. To access the phone settings 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings. 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
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    you enter text, turn the phone sideways. For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the application you are using and select "é". To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters • Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa. To turn on
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    Vibrate and choose an option. Customising your phone Adapt the phone to your 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
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    date format 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time > Select date format. 3 Select an option. Ringtone settings To set a phone . The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve battery performance, see Battery performance on page 23. To
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    , press and hold the power key . Battery Your Android™ phone keeps you connected and updated wherever you are. This affects the battery life of your phone. Below are some tips on how to prolong battery life while still staying connected and up to date. Battery performance Standby time, a common term
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    Fi™, Bluetooth and GPS more easily. Battery LED status Green Flashing red Orange The battery is fully charged The battery level is low The battery is charging. The battery level is between low and full To check the battery level 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone
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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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    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 and synchronisations. Contact your network operator if
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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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    the country code, area code (without the first 0) and phone number, then tap Call. To answer a call • Drag to the right across the screen. 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 call. To decline
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    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. 4 Tap OK. To call your voicemail service 1 From your Home screen, tap Phone. 2 Touch and hold
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    . 2 Tap next to the participant you want to release. To end a conference call • During the conference call, tap End conference call. Call settings Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls 1 From the Home screen, tap
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    when you call them. To show or hide your phone number 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find 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
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    synchronisation service, such as Sony Ericsson Sync or Google Sync™. Import contacts from a SIM card. You may not be able to transfer all information from one phone to another using this method because of limited memory on the SIM card. Import contacts from a memory card. Use a Bluetooth™ connection
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    phone contacts, with the corresponding dates for when they were created. Select the batch you want to import. To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology 1 Make sure you have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and your phone contacts sent using a messaging service 1 When you receive a
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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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    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 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
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    phone using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service then select a contact or enter the full number manually. 5 If you want to add a media file, 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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    phone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 Enter your email address and password, then tap Next. 4 If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. If you need to enter the settings manually, contact your email service provider
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    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 and the preview pane) leftwards. In fullscreen format, use the forward and back arrows at the top of the screen to read your next or previous messages
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    email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. If you have more than one email account in your phone, you will see OK. Gmail™ and other Google™ services If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application in your phone to read, write and organise email
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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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    you refresh the main view, your phone connects to the Internet to update information from the web service accounts you have linked to Timescape™. To event so it appears in preview mode. Then tap the tile again. To call back from Timescape ™ when you have a missed call 1 From the Home screen, tap
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    , your phone connects to the Internet to update information from the web service accounts you 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
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    phone on page 42. Android Market™ may not be available in all countries or regions To open Android Market™ 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Market. Payment options When you download paid applications from Android Market™, your purchase is handled through Google Checkout™. In some cases
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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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    , store and manage your contacts on the Sony Ericsson website. Download them to a new phone, or to several phones, with Sony Ericsson Sync. Make sure you make backups of everything you want to save before synchronising your phone. Google Sync™ synchronisation service You can use the Google Sync
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    automatically,, complete the setup manually. Contact your corporate needs to control some security features in your phone for the setup to work. 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
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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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    rates. If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN) you can connect to this network with your phone. This way you can, for example, access intranets and other internal services at your company. Wi-Fi® Using Wi-Fi® technology you can access the Internet wirelessly with your
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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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    disconnect from the server, go 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
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    to android.com/tether for the most current information about which operating systems support USB tethering and how to configure them. To share your phone's data institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example,
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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 91 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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    web using the web browser in your 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 1 From the Browser screen, press
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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 91. 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
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    3 Cover art (if available) 4 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind 5 Play/Pause button 6 Progress indicator: fast forward or rewind by
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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 108. 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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    radio stations, and save them as favourites. 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
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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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    with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service.Your phone has a sensitive sensor called the Exmor R sensor. This sensor /Video thumbnail bar. View or play recently taken photos or recorded videos 8 Go back a step or exit the camera 9 Display all settings To activate the camera •
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    you want the focus 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 are identified by . 3 Tap the photo you want to view. 4 Tap the back and forward arrows or flick the screen to view your other photos. If no controls
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    been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus. To set face detection 1 Activate the camera. 2 If the still camera is not selected, tap . 3 To display all settings, press . 4 Tap Focus mode > Face
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    and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. When the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo. Scenes Use the Scenes feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the
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    self-timer to avoid blurred photos Red-eye reduction Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a Continuous autofocus is off Touch focus Touch a specific area in the viewfinder where you want the focus full HD. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. Zoom is not supported for
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    Image 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 hand the viewfinder with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger On Off You can only take a photo by pressing the camera
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    enable location features from the Settings menu. See Location services on page 95. For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Your location is determined when appears. When the phone your lens clean Mobile phones are used in all
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    are identified by . 3 Tap the video you want to view. 4 Tap the back and forward arrows or flick the screen to view your other videos. If no controls camera Switch between the main and the front camera Scenes The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using
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    objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to improve the 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
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    viewfinder Spot Adjust the exposure to a very small part of the viewfinder 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 hand On You can record a video with the stabiliser turned on Off You
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    Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos On Off Shutter sound Select the sound that is heard when you press the camera key to record a video 82 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    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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    screen at any time by tapping at the top left of the screen. If the screen orientation does not change automatically when you turn the phone sideways, mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display. To change how the contents of an album are displayed in Gallery 1 When viewing an
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    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 memory card and share them with
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    if required. 6 Tap Save. To use a photo as wallpaper 1 When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, where you were, or find your way back to the location another time. To view must also enable location features under Settings > Location & security.See Location services on page 95 for more
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    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 upright (portrait) or sideways
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    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 phone to "discoverable" if you
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    . Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has the Bluetooth™ function activated and Bluetooth™ visibility turned on. To connect your phone to another Bluetooth™ device Some Bluetooth™ devices, for example, most Bluetooth™ headsets, require you to first pair and then connect with
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    . 11 To open a received item straight away, drag the status bar downwards and tap the relevant notification. Your phone must have a memory card inserted to be able to receive items using Bluetooth™ wireless technology. 90 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    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 Mass storage mode (MSC). 4 Tap OK. Media transfer
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    and the computer. PC Companion PC Companion helps you to access and use additional features and services connected to your phone so that you can transfer music, video and pictures. You can also update your phone to get the latest software available. You need one of these operating systems to use
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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. 93 This is an Internet version of this publication
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    on the TV and switch to the HDMI™ channel manually. shows in the status bar after a connection is established. 2 The Gallery application is activated automatically. When the phone interface shows on the TV, follow the instructions in the phone and use the TV remote control to navigate and select
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    Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services phone has a global positioning system (GPS) receiver that uses satellite signals to calculate your location. When you use features Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the
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    , and data is transferred to your phone. Before taking trips, you can download 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
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    network in your country. To view your IMEI number • You can find the IMEI number under the battery. To view your IMEI number in the phone 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status. 3 Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number. SIM card protection The SIM card lock
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    will then need to contact your service provider to get a new SIM 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
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    at least one letter and must be at least four characters long. 3 Tap Continue. 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. 99 This is
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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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    accessibility 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 101 This is an Internet version of this
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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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    , find other locations and calculate routes Go to Android Market™ to download free and paid applications for your phone Send and receive text and multimedia messages Play music and playlists Navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions News and Weather View news stories and weather
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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. 105
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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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    your battery. See Battery performance on page 23. I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer, when using a USB cable The software or the USB drivers have not been properly installed. Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support for more detailed installation instructions and troubleshooting
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    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, but you are not allowed
  • Sony Ericsson Xperia neo | User Guide - Page 109
    Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this User guide. All rights reserved. ©Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2011 Publication number: 1248-0175.2 Your mobile phone has the capability to download, store and forward additional content, e.g. ringtones. The use of such
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    Sony Ericsson 10 adjusting volume 66 airplane mode 23 alarm 50 albums deleting 85 Android 7 Android Market 47 animated wallpaper 16 answering service 29 applications 7 overview 104 screen 16 audio adjusting volume 66 playing 65 playing music in random order 67 audio books 65 B back
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    service 53 Google Talk 43 Google™ account setup 42 GPS 95 H handsfree 25 using 25 hardware keys 12 HD control 22 light 18 live wallpaper 16 location 74 location services 95 locks activating the screen 66 personal information 32 phone battery 23 performance 23 update 100 phonebook 32
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    69 opening 68 searching for track information 68 using results 69 viewing charts 68 troubleshooting 107 turning off 9 turning on 9 Twitter 44 logging in to 45 status update 45 U update status 45 updating phone 100 usage info 26 USB connection 91 V vibration 22, 50 video albums 84, 85
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    87 viewing 79, 83, 84, 85 viewfinder 72 viewing photos 73 videos recorded using the camera 79 voicemail 29 volume adjusting video 87 key 21 W wallpaper 16 using a photo as 86 web browser 61 managing bookmarks 62 settings 64 toolbar 61 Wi-Fi 56 widget Timescape 44 widgets 15 wireless
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