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    User guide Xperia™ tipo ST21i/ST21a
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    Contents Important information 6 Android™ - what and why 7 Applications 7 Getting started 8 Assembly 8 Turning the phone on and off 9 Setup guide 10 Screen lock 10 Accounts and services 10 Getting to know your phone 12 Phone overview 12 Using the keys 13 Battery 13 Using the touchscreen
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    e-mail 47 Using email accounts 50 Gmail™ and other Google™ services 50 Google Talk 52 Getting started with Google Play 53 Downloading from email, calendar and contacts 61 Synchronizing with Facebook™ inside your Xperia™ phone 61 Synchronizing using SyncML 62 Connecting to wireless networks
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    via Wi-Fi 96 PC Companion 97 Media Go 97 Using location services to find your position 99 Using GPS 99 Google Maps 99 Using Google 102 IMEI number 102 SIM card protection 102 Setting a screen lock 103 Updating your phone 105 Updating your phone wirelessly 105 Updating your phone using
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    Application overview 111 User support 113 Troubleshooting 114 My phone is not working as expected 114 Resetting the phone 114 I the computer, when using a USB cable 115 I cannot use Internet-based services 115 Error messages 115 Recycling your phone 116 Legal information 117 Index 118
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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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    Android™ - what and why? Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android 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
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    Getting started Assembly To remove the battery cover • Insert the tip of your finger 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. To remove the
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    1 Remove the battery cover and the battery. 2 Place the tip of your finger on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot. To attach the battery cover 1 Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the
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    specific needs. You can also skip some steps and access the setup guide manually at a later stage. To access the setup guide manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Setup guide. Screen in one place. You can sign up to online services from your phone as well as from a computer. When
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    and to download applications and games, music, movies and books all times. Facebook™ account Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family and colleagues around the on your phone so that you can stay in touch from anywhere. SyncML™ account Synchronize your phone
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    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 12 3 4 5 6 98 7 10 11 12 13 15 14 1 Ear speaker 2 Proximity sensor 1 3 Proximity sensor 2 4 Notification LED 5 Volume/Zoom key 6 Touchscreen 7 Menu key 8 Home key 9 Back key 10 Headset connector (CTIA standard) 11 Power key 12 Camera lens 13 Speaker
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    applications Menu • Open a list of options available in the current screen or application Battery Charging the battery Your phone battery is partly charged . It may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the phone charger cable to a power source, such as
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    calendar and contacts) to synchronize manually. You can also synchronize screen display brightness level. • Turn off your phone or use Airplane mode if you are in an area with no network coverage. Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony
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    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 warranty service. To open or highlight an item • Tap
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    • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the Web. Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can
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    proximity. The light sensor detects the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The proximity sensor turns the touchscreen off when your face touches the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating phone functions when you are engaged in a call. Home
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    . To open the options menu of your Home screen You can open the Home screen options menu in two ways: • From your Home screen, press . • Touch and hold on any part of your Home screen. To add a shortcut to the Home screen 1 From your Home screen, press . 2 Tap Add > Shortcuts. 3 Find and select
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    bar to show the Folder name field. 3 Enter the new folder name and tap Done. To move an item on the Home screen 1 Press to open your Home screen. 2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location. To delete an item
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    , then drag it to the desired location. To share an application from your Application screen 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag the item to . 3 Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications
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    your preferences. To arrange applications on the Application screen 1 From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen. 2 Tap and select an option. To move an application on the Application screen 1 Open the Application screen, then tap . 2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the
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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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    screen keyboard automatically. You can also open this keyboard by touching a text field. Using the on-screen keyboard (  1 23 4  5 7 6 1 Change the character case to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the application you are using, and your screen orientation
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    options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on the keyboard, drag to and select "é". To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters • Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper
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    keyboard. To change the Gesture input settings 1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . If you have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold . 2 Tap Text input settings. 3 Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox. 4 If you want to automatically add a space between
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    1 Choose a text input option 2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock 3 Display numbers 4 by tapping a text entry field. To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad 1 When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language
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    text input application to remember new words you write. To change the text input settings 1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap , or touch and hold . 2 Tap Text input settings. 3 Select the desired settings. Customizing your phone Adapt the phone to your needs by
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    date in your phone. To set the date manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > touch tones 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 3 Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes. To select a notification ringtone 1 From your Home screen
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    set the screen to vibrate 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 3 Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates off to prevent disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to music, watch videos and other content, as long as all
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    Memory card You may have to purchase a memory card separately. Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media content. This type phone to a computer on page 96. To format the memory card 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. 3 After
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    away. • In some cases you will get the To configure APN settings manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find service provider. 8 Press and tap Save . Contact your service provider for detailed information about your network settings. To reset the default Internet settings 1 From your Home screen
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    that you have turned on data traffic. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Data usage. 4 specific settings for the application, tap View app settings and make the desired changes. Specific synchronizations. Contact your service provider if you need detailed information about your
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    for other networks, even if you move out of range of the manually selected network. To activate automatic network selection 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > Mobile networks > Service providers. 3 When a pop-up window appears, tap Search mode. 4 Tap Automatic. 33
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    SIM card is locked 1 Tap Emergency call. 2 Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap . Call handling You can make a call by manually From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Phone. 3 Touch and hold 0 until a "+" sign appears. 4 Enter the country code, area code (without the
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    . 2 Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen. 3 Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts. 4 Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact. 5 Edit the contact details and tap Done. 35 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only
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    for you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service 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
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    hear repeated beeps during a call, drag Reject with message upward, then select a message. To edit the message used to reject a call 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Reject call with message. 3 Tap the message you want to edit, then make the necessary changes
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    you call them. To show or hide your phone number 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings > Caller ID. Fixed Dialing Numbers If you have received a PIN2 code from your service provider, you can use a list of Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDN) to restrict
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    process manually. For more information, go to www.sonymobile.com/support. Transferring a range of other features, including help with updating your phone software. To install PC Companion 1 New phone: start the installation and then follow the instructions to complete the installation. To transfer
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    detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from your old phone, go to www.sonymobile.com/support Add account and follow the on-screen instructions. If you have already set using a messaging service 1 When vCard attachment. Tap, or touch and hold the vCard file to
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    , you can join contacts in your phone to avoid duplicates. Some synchronization services, for example, some social networking services, do not allow you to edit contact details. To view your contacts • From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Your contacts are listed here. To select which contacts
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    Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact. 3 Tap and select the desired method for adding the contact picture. 4 When you have added the picture, tap Done. You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the Xperia™ Gallery application
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    and follow the on-screen instructions. To send a contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap the contact whose details you want to send transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. Backing up contacts You can use a memory card, a SIM card, or an online synchronization tool
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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
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    Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), You can also enter the number in the search field manually, then tap Add. 4 When you are finished adding 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. 2 Tap the desired conversation. 3 Touch and hold the message
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    downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message. 4 Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option To view messages saved on the SIM card 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. 2 Press , then tap Settings > SIM messages. 46 This is an Internet
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    1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 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 necessary, contact your email service provider for detailed settings. For corporate
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    and tap the email you want to read. 4 In the body text field, spread two fingers apart, or pinch them together, to zoom in or out. 5 Use the or Save. To save a sender's email address to your contacts 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears.
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    . 4 Tap , then tap Forward. 5 Tap To and enter the recipient's address. 6 Enter your message text, then tap . To delete an email message 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your
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    inbox check frequency 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap manually. If necessary, contact your email service provider for detailed games from Android Market™. The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries/ regions or by all networks and/or service
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    To set up a Google™ account in your phone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add and Google Calendar™. You can also 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
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    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 an instant message with Talk 1 When someone contacts you on Talk, appears in the status bar. 2 Drag
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    , and follow the instructions to complete the installation. 3 If the application you want to download requires access to your data or control of any functions on your phone, an additional screen appears with details. Read this screen carefully because the functionality of your phone may be seriously
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    game. You might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messages in some applications. To clear all cache for an application 1 From your Home screen screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings. 3 Tap Apps. 4 Tap the desired application. 5 Scroll down to view the relevant details , Sony is
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    in your country. To start PlayNow™ 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 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, music, ringtones, and other content. Note that payment
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    Calendar. 2 Press , then tap More > My calendars. 3 Tap to select the calendars you want to view. To create a calendar event 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap Calendar. 2 Press , then tap New event. 3 Enter the name, time, location, and description for the event. 4 If desired, select another
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    . 3 Tap Set alarm. 4 Mark the checkbox next to the alarm you want to activate. To delete an alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Clock. 3 Tap Set alarm. 4 Touch and hold the alarm you want to delete. 5 Tap Delete alarm, then tap OK. To set the ringtone for an alarm
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    want to edit. 5 Mark the Vibrate checkbox, then tap OK. To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . . 2 Find and tap Clock. 3 Tap Set alarm. 4 Press . , then tap Settings. 5 Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. To snooze an alarm when it
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    following menu options are available in the NeoReader™ application: Capture the barcode using a higher image resolution in cases where NeoReader™ does not recognize the barcode automatically Enter the bar code numbers manually. This option can be used if your camera has difficulty reading the bar
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    Google™ contacts, Google™ Chrome bookmarks, and data from other Google services you use. View and manage them from your phone just as , then tap the items you want to synchronize. To synchronize manually with your Google™ account 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 3 Tap
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    account from your phone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your corporate account. 3 Press , then tap Remove account. 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm. Synchronizing with Facebook™ inside your Xperia™ phone There are two ways to use Facebook™ on your phone
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    -screen instructions to create a Facebook™ inside Xperia™ account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also set up a Facebook™ inside Xperia™ account on your phone by marking the Facebook integration checkbox under Settings > Xperia™ > Facebook inside Xperia™. To synchronize manually
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    account. 3 Tap Account settings. 4 Tap Sync interval and select an interval option. 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 Press , then tap Remove account. 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm. 63
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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 another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Tap Scan. The
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    Advanced. 6 Mark the Network notification checkbox. To add a Wi-Fi® network manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. 3 Tap Add Network SSID name and password. To view detailed information about a connected Wi-Fi® network 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap
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    android.com/tether to get the most current information. To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > Tethering & portable hotspot. 3 Tap Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. 4 Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the
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    web page Sometimes the search and address bar is not displayed after a web page finishes downloading. It appears again if you flick downwards on the screen. To go to a web page 1 Tap the search and address text field to activate the keypad. 2 Enter a web address. 3 Tap Go. To search a web page
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    web page, or double-tap again to zoom out. • Touch an area of the page with two fingers at once and spread them apart to zoom in, transfer method, then follow the on-screen instructions. To close a browser window 1 When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make the search and address
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    flick downward on the screen to make the search and address bar appear. 2 Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap . 3 Touch and hold a bookmark. web page you want to add as a bookmark. 5 If desired, edit more detailed information such as the name and location of the bookmark. 6 When you're
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    a new browser window 1 When the browser is open, flick downward on the screen to make the search and address bar appear. 2 Tap next to the search Press , then tap New incognito tab. To open a link in a new browser window 1 Touch and hold a link until a menu appears. 2 Tap Open in new tab. To switch
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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 phone before viewing any previously downloaded files (to the card). 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Downloads. To cancel an ongoing download 1 When
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    Auto-filling text Auto-filling allows you to automatically enter data such as names and addresses on various web forms, so you don't have to enter the same information repeatedly on different web pages. To create text for auto-filling 1 When the browser is open, press . 2 Tap Settings > General. 3
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    on page 96 for more general information about connecting your phone and transferring files. Using the music player To play audio content 1 From your Home screen screen, tap Media > to open the music player. If is not displayed, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap to open the music library. 3 Tap to
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    music player, tap . To fast forward and rewind music • In the music player, touch and hold or . You can also drag the progress indicator marker right or left. player is 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
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    To share a track 1 When browsing your tracks in the music player library, touch and hold a track title. 2 Tap 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 be able to copy, send or transfer
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    music player, tap . 2 To add an artist, album or a track to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or track to open . To add tracks to a playlist 1 When browsing the music player library, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or track
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    To delete a playlist 1 In the music player, tap , then select Playlists. 2 Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete. 3 Tap Delete. 4 Tap Delete again to confirm. 77 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    is open, 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
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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. 79 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    after you start listening to the channel. To start the FM radio 1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your phone. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band. When you start the FM radio, available channels
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    , or a list of possible tracks. 3 Press to return the FM Radio. The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/ regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. 81 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service. Camera controls overview 78 1 2 6 3 4 5 1 Switch between still Capturing method and select On-screen button if it is not already selected. 5 Point the camera toward the subject. 6 Tap the on-screen button . The photo is
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    Location services. 6 After you confirm your settings, press to return to the camera screen. 7 If appears on the camera screen, your the camera is open, press to display all settings. 2 Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it manually. 83 This is an Internet version of this publication
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    the photo is taken. On (2 sec.) Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. Off The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen. Geotagging Tag photos with details of where you took them. On When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical
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    Select the method you use to take photos. On-screen button Take a photo by tapping the on-screen button on the camera screen. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as
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    to . 3 Tap the thumbnails on the bottom of the screen. 4 Flick left or right to browse all photo and press to display all settings. 2 Touch and hold the setting you want to off and you can shoot videos manually. Night scene When turned on, light hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode
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    Capturing method Select the method you use to record a video. On-screen button Record a video by using the on-screen button on the camera screen. Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound
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    To open Gallery and view your albums 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Xperia™ Gallery. Photos and videos on your memory card, including those 3 Peek into a stack by touching it with two fingers and spreading them apart 4 Flick left or right on the screen to view more albums Working with
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    in Gallery 1 Make sure you are signed in to the relevant online service, for example, Facebook™. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Xperia™ 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
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    items in the album are completely sent. 1 From the main Gallery screen, touch and hold an album that you want to work with. Selection mode two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. To watch a slideshow of your photos 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Xperia
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    4 To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of the four corners to make the arrows appear, then detection 1 From your Home screen, press . 2 Tap Settings > Location services. 3 Mark the GPS satellites and/or Google's location service checkboxes. To view geotagged
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    video 1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 2 Drag the progress bar volume key. To share a video 1 Open a Gallery album containing a video. 2 To activate selection mode, touch and hold an item that you want to work with. 3 Check the video or videos that you want to
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    range, with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your phone with other Bluetooth™ devices. Remember to set name 1 Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is turned on. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 4 Press and select Rename phone.
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    function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. 2 From the Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. All available Bluetooth™ devices and the item you want to send, you may need to, for example, touch and hold the item, open the item or press . Other ways to send an
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    received item, drag the status bar downward and tap the relevant notification. To view files you have received using Bluetooth™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 3 Press and select Show received files. 95 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only
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    media files, update your phone, Before connecting, you first need to pair the two devices. If you're transferring music, video need a Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports Media transfer, for example, a computer running on the screen, click Network configuration and follow the instructions to pair
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    From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity. 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 and then follow the instructions to complete the installation
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    1 Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. 2 Phone: SD card connected appears in the status bar. 3 Computer: The PC Companion application launches automatically. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have to wait for Media Go
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    Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services. To enable GPS 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Location services , view real-time traffic situations and receive detailed directions to your destination. Before taking trips,
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    car. You can add a shortcut to a destination on your Home screen to get quick directions from wherever you are. When you view 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
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    of phone content to your memory card or online storage account. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted. Types of content you can back up Use the Backup and restore application to back up the following
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    Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock > Lock SIM card. 3 Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. To change the SIM card PIN 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock > Change SIM PIN. 3 Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. 4 Enter the new
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    important data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony Customer support for more information. To create a screen unlock pattern 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern. 3 Follow the instructions in your phone. You are asked to select a security
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    . 5 Re-enter and confirm your password. 6 If necessary, tap to minimize the keyboard. 7 Tap OK. To disable the screen unlock password 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 2 Enter your password and tap Next. 3 Tap Slide. 104 This is an Internet version of this publication
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    Update service to update your phone automatically whenever downloads become available. When the automatic update feature is activated, a notification appears in the status bar every time an update becomes available. To download software updates manually from Update center 1 From your Home screen
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    Bridge for Mac detects your phone and searches for new phone software. 4 Computer: If a new phone software update is detected, a popup window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates. The Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from www.sonymobile.com
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    track of your data usage details over a specific time. More... Turn Airplane games or other media with audio, and to make related adjustments. Display Enable your phone screen services Enable or disable Google's location service settings. Backup & reset Back up your data and reset your phone.
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    the phone display and show visual feedback for touches. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode when USB is connected. View information about your phone, such as the model number, firmware version, phone number and signal. You can also update your software to the latest version. 108 This is
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    activated Connected to another Bluetooth™ device The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted An alarm is set Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization A Wi-Fi The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New email message New text message or
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    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 110 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private
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    your phone Xperia™ Gallery View your pictures and photos Gmail™ An email application that supports Gmail™ spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions News and Weather View news stories phone settings to your own liking Setup guide Explains basic functions and helps with essential settings
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    TrackID™ Timescape™ A music recognition service Keep track of all daily communication Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. 112 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    For example, you can open a User guide with instructions on how to use your phone. You can also get troubleshooting and other help from the Sony Mobile support zone, and from the Sony Mobile Customer support service. • Help application features: • User guide in the phone-read and search information
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    Troubleshooting My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • Restart your phone. • Remove and re-insert the battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone. • Update your phone. Updating your phone ensures optimal
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    sure that the network 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 service center. Emergency calls only You are within range of
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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. 116 This is an Internet version
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    Legal information Sony ST21i/ST21a This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs
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    animated wallpaper 19 answering service 36 applications 7 overview 111 screen 19 audio adjusting volume favorite 43 groups 42 importing from SIM card 40 joining contact information 42 picture extensions 17 F Facebook™ Facebook™ inside Xperia 61 synchronization 61 favorites moving between
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    99 H headset 30 using 31 Home screen 17 customizing 18 I icons 109 in the camera 86 importing SIM contacts 40 infinite button 75 input method -screen keyboard 23 overview overall phone overview 73 P pausing a track 74 personal information 39 phone battery 14 performance 14 update
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    resetting 114 resizing photos 91 restoring content 101 ringtone 56 rotating photos 90 S scanning barcodes 59 screen 29 cracked 15 glass 15 screen unlock viewing charts 78 transferring contacts 40 troubleshooting 114 turning off 9 turning on 9 U updating phone 105 USB connection 96 V
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    widgets introduction 18 Timescape™ Friends 18 Timescape™ Share 18 wireless networks 99 Z zoom 82 zooming photos 90 121 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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User guide
Xperia
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ST21i/ST21a