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    User guide Xperia™ J ST26i/ST26a
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    14 Using the touchscreen 17 Home screen 19 Notification light for social networking services 21 Accessing and using applications 22 Status and notifications 23 Phone settings menu 25 Typing text 25 Keyboard and Phonepad settings 28 Customizing your phone 29 Memory 31 Using a headset
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    SyncML 63 Connecting to wireless networks 65 Wi-Fi 65 Virtual private networks (VPNs 67 Web browser 69 Browsing the web 69 Navigating web pages 69 Managing bookmarks 70 Managing text and images 72 Multiple windows 72 Downloading from the web 73 Browser settings 73 Music 75 Protecting
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    devices 102 Bluetooth™ wireless technology 103 Naming your Wi-Fi 105 PC Companion 106 Media Go 106 Using location services to find your position 108 Using GPS 108 Google Maps 109 Using Google Maps™ to get directions 109 Locking and protecting your phone 110 IMEI number
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    wirelessly 113 Updating your phone using a USB cable connection 113 Phone settings overview 115 Status and notification icons overview 117 Status icons 117 Notification icons 117 Application overview 119 User support 121 Troubleshooting 122 My phone is not working as expected 122 Resetting
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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™ phones are constantly evolving. When a 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
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    Getting started Assembly To remove the battery cover • Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening on the 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 battery
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    1 Turn off your phone. 2 Remove the battery cover, then insert the memory card and the SIM card into the relevant slots. A memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. To remove the SIM card 1 Turn off your phone. 2 Remove the battery cover. 3 Place the tip of your finger on the SIM
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    To remove the memory card 1 Turn off your phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. 2 Remove the battery cover, then draw the memory card outward to remove it. To attach the battery cover 1 Place the cover
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    to explain basic phone functions and helps you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the phone to your specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the Application screen. To access the setup guide manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Setup
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    phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games, music, movies and books from Google Play™. Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account Synchronize your phone with your corporate Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account. This
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    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 234 5 1 6 7 13 8 12 11 10 9 14 15 16 17 20 18 19 13 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    Ear speaker 6. Power key 7. Volume/Zoom key 8. Microphone 9. Menu key 10. Home key 11. Notification light for social networking services 12. Back key 13. Touchscreen 14. Camera lens 15. Camera LED light 16. Headset connector 17. Connector for charger/USB cable 18. Speaker 19. Strap hole 20. Battery
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    level is between low and full To check the battery level 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status setting does not prevent your phone from transmitting data over other wireless networks. • Turn off GPS, Bluetooth™, and Wi-Fi® when you don't need these features.
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    suits the way you use your phone. You can also customize the settings of each power saving mode. • Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar and contacts) to synchronize manually Some applications downloaded from Google • Use a Sony original handsfree device to
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    actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect your subscription and make sure only you can access 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 •
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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 also scroll to
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    by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your phone has sensors that detect both light and 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
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    friends so they can download and use them. Widgets it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can full content of every event. You can also tap an event to view its content in full services that you have logged into from your phone. For example, you can post updates
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    of the day. To set a theme 1 From your Home screen, press . 2 Tap Theme, then select a theme. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Notification light for social networking services The notification light for SNS (Social Networking Services) on your phone becomes
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    Twitter™, if required. 3 Tap > Settings. 4 Tap your account. 5 Mark the Notification light checkbox. Accessing and using applications Open can now share the applications you like with your friends so they can download and use them. Opening and closing applications To open an application • From
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    • Press . Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can continue where you left off. Recently used applications window You can view and access recently used
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    also gives you battery status information and some notifications. For example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notification light may not work when the battery level is low. Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to
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    56 1 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language. 2 Close the on-screen keyboard view. 3 Display numbers and symbols. Touch and hold to display smileys. 4 Enter a space. 5 Open the input settings menu to make
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    • When 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 your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic. To enter text using the on-screen keyboard • To enter a character visible on the
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    options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation. Using the 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
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    A Phonepad with numbers appears. To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad 1 When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears. 2 Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it. Keyboard and Phonepad settings You can select settings for the
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    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 tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound. 3 Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox. Time and date You can change the time and date in your phone. 29 This is
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    checkbox, if it is marked. 4 Tap Set date. 5 Adjust the date by scrolling up and down. 6 Tap Set. To set the time manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked. 4 Tap Set time. 5 Scroll up or down to adjust
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    you tap soft keys and certain applications. To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep. 3 Select an option. To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key . To keep the screen active while the phone is
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    to purchase a memory card separately. Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for memory card in your phone, for example, to free up memory. This means that you erase all 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. 3 After you have unmounted
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    Contact your network operator for detailed information about Internet and messaging settings. To download Internet and messaging settings 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings. To reset the default Internet settings 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap
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    To access more specific settings for the application, tap View app settings and make the desired changes. Specific settings for an application 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
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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 Tap Search mode. 4 Tap Automatic. Turning off data traffic You can
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    manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your phone's contact list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers 4 Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0), and phone number, then tap Call.
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    Tap Missed call. appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar To call a number from your call log 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap 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
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    SIM card. If not, you can get the number from your service provider and enter it manually. To enter your voicemail number 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail settings > Voicemail number. 3 Enter your voicemail number. 4 Tap OK. To call your voicemail
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    call, tap the button showing the number of participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants. 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 Barring calls You can bar all or
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    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 outgoing calls. To enable or disable fixed dialing
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    process manually. For more information, go to www.sonymobile.com/support. PC, use the PC Companion program. It's free, and the installation files are already saved on your new phone. PC Companion also offers a range of other features, including help with updating your phone software. To install PC
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    instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from your old phone, go to www.sonymobile.com/support Settings > Accounts & sync. 3 To set up a synchronization account, tap Add account and follow the on-screen instructions. If you have already set dates for messaging service 1
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    in your phone to avoid duplicates. Some synchronization services, for example, some social networking services, do not allow you to edit contact details 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. 43 This
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    To edit a contact 1 From the Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact. 3 Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done. To associate a picture with a contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Touch and hold the
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    as an option in the quick contact menu, you may need to set up the application in your phone and be logged in to the application 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
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    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 synchronization tool such as Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® to back up contacts
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    Internet and messaging settings on page 33. To create and send a message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap New message. 3 Tap Write message and enter your message text. 4 To add a recipient, tap Add recipient, then select a contact or enter the full number manually. 5 If you
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    , tap the phone number you want to call. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap . To save a file contained in a message you receive 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap the conversation you want to open. 3 If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap
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    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 email setup on your phone, select Exchange Active Sync
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    . If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap the bar containing Combined view. 4 To download new messages, tap . , then tap If you have set up a corporate email account, you can set the check frequency to Automatic (Push). To read your email messages 1 From your Home screen, tap
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    . 5 Enter the email address and password, then tap Next. 6 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. 7 When prompted, enter a name for your email account so that it
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    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/ regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. To set up a Google™ account in your phone
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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 an instant message with Talk 1 When someone contacts you on Talk, appears in the status bar.
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    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. To download a paid application 1 In Google
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    phone. By default, your phone is set to block such installations. However, you can change this setting and allow installations from unknown sources. Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content transferred via download or other interface to your phone
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    You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games, ringtones, and wallpapers. The PlayNow™ service offers both free and non-free downloads. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before you download content Before you download, make sure that you have an
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    you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronize your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronizing data on your phone on page 61. To set the calendar view 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. 2 Press and select an option. To view multiple calendars 1 From your
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    the checkbox next to the alarm you want to deactivate. To activate an existing alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Clock. 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
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    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 sounds • When the alarm sounds, tap Snooze. To turn off an alarm
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    image resolution in cases where NeoReader™ does not recognize the barcode automatically Enter the bar code numbers manually. This option can personal settings, such as language or country. This information is used to personalize bar code content Send a text message to invite a friend to download
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    ™ Synchronize your phone with different Google™ services to keep your information up to date, regardless of which device you're using 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 the Google™
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    features in your phone. For example, allow your corporate server to set password rules and set Settings > Accounts & sync and select your corporate account. 3 Tap Account settings. 4 Change the settings to suit your first set up a Facebook integration account -- a solution developed by Sony to
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    screen instructions to create a Facebook™ integration account, or sign in if you already have an account. You can also set up a Facebook™ integration account on your phone by marking the Facebook integration checkbox under Settings > Xperia™ > Sony™ Facebook integration. To synchronize manually with
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    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 Tap Remove account. 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm. 64 This is an Internet version of this publication
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    intranets and other internal services at your company. Wi-Fi® Using Wi-Fi® technology you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. To 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 phone scans for
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    > Wi-Fi. 4 Press . 5 Tap 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. 4 Enter the Network SSID for the network. 5 Tap the Security field to select a security type. 6 If required
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    by corporations and educational institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the to transfer content to your phone. For detailed information on how to set up a connection to your virtual private network, please contact the network
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    > More... > VPN. 3 Tap Add VPN network. 4 Select the type of VPN to add. 5 Enter your VPN settings. 6 Tap Save. To connect to a virtual private network 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > VPN. 3 In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to
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    bar to browse the web. 1 2 3 1 View the download progress of the current web page 2 Enter a search word to did before you exited. For example, the same number of windows will be open. Navigating web pages after you release your finger. If you select a link by mistake before releasing your finger
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    show their desktop versions. Tap Request desktop site again to change the setting back. To share a link to the current web page 1 While browsing Share page. 3 Select an available transfer method, then follow the on-screen instructions. To close a browser window 1 When the browser is open, flick downward
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    To bookmark a web page 1 While you are viewing the web page, press . 2 Tap Save to bookmarks. 3 If desired, edit the bookmark. 4 When you're done, tap OK. To open a bookmark 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
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    , you can select where you want to save the image. Select a location. If you prefer to making the current download setting the default setting, mark the Set as default download memory checkbox. If both the internal storage and the SD card are unavailable, the image cannot be saved. Multiple windows
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    and tap the file you are downloading. 2 Mark the checkbox beside the downloading file that you want to cancel. 3 Tap . Browser settings You can change the browser settings and customize your browser view. For example, you can change the size of the text displayed to suit your needs, or you can clear
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    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 Mark the Form auto-fill checkbox, if it is not already marked. 4 Tap Auto-fill text, then enter text that you want to use
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    card from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily your phone, the media volume is automatically set to moderate level. Copying media files to your phone and start using your phone's entertainment features to the full. It's easy to transfer music, photos
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    . 2 Tap Sound enhancements. 3 If you want to adjust the sound manually, drag the frequency band buttons up or down. If you prefer to adjust open, press . 2 Tap Sound enhancements > > More > Headphone surround. 3 Select a setting. 4 Tap OK. To view the current play queue • While a track is playing in
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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 on YouTube™ • Extension searches on the web • Content from the PlayNow™ service To search for related content using the infinite button • When a track is
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    -related content that you and your friends have shared using online services 8 Browse all playlists 9 Browse audio by track 10 Browse 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. This
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    To play tracks in random order 1 In the music player, tap MY MUSIC. 2 Tap and navigate to an album, or tap and browse to a playlist. 3 Open the album or playlist by tapping its name. 4 Tap to turn on Shuffle mode. Playlists The music player automatically creates Smart playlists on the playlist tab
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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 History. 2 Tap a track title, then tap Delete. 3 Tap Yes. 81 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    7 RDS (Radio Data System) information - not available in all countries/regions 8 Open the TrackID™ application 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
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    not 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 and must
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    To share details of music you like on Facebook™ 1 When the FM radio is playing a music track that you want to share, find and tap . 2 Add a comment in the comment field, if desired. 3 Tap Share to send details of the track to Facebook. 4 Tap Cancel to return to the FM radio application. 5 Once you
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    photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service. Camera controls overview 1 2 3 4 10 5 9 6 8 7 1 Zoom in or out 2 Main camera screen 3 Switch between still and video camera 4 Display all settings 5 Take photos or record video clips 6 Go back a step or exit the
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    Front camera. 4 To display all settings, press . 5 To take the photo, tap the screen. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. To use the zoom when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology. When
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    , drag to . 3 Press , then tap Geotagging > On. 4 Tap OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks. 5 Check the options you want to select under Location services. 6 After you confirm your settings, press to return to the camera screen. 7 If appears on the camera screen, your location is
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    camera for common situations using preprogrammed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo. Off The Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually. Landscape Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant
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    aspect ratio. A high resolution widescreen format. Has a higher resolution than full HD. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. 2MP . To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. See Using location services to find your position on page 108. For
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    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 . The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This applies only when focus mode is set to touch focus. Quick launch Tips on using the
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    number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video. Off The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality. Beach and
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    image you capture. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light. White balance The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. Auto Adjust the color balance automatically to the lighting conditions. 92 This is an Internet version of this publication
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    Incandescent Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky. Microphone Select whether
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    similar content that you've downloaded or copied to the memory card wireless technology, email, messaging, and various online services. And you can perform basic editing tasks on photos and set photos and videos. 2 Total number of photos and videos. 3 The date and number of items in the group below
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    grid view in the Pictures tab. 9 The number of the folders containing pictures and videos. 10 other folders containing pictures and/or videos that you've downloaded or copied to your phone. To view photos and , mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display. To change the size of
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    To zoom a photo • When you are viewing a photo, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out. • When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. To watch a slideshow of your photos 1 When you are viewing a photo, press
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    in Album Use Album to watch videos that you've taken with the camera, downloaded, or copied to your memory card. You can also share your videos with either GPS satellites or wireless networks, or both, to find your position. For more information, see Using location services to find your position
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    . Tap an item to view it in full screen. 5 Search a location on the map. 6 Switch to globe view. To enable location detection 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Location services. 3 Mark the GPS satellites and/or Google's location service checkboxes. To view geotagged photos on
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    when you view your albums in Facebook™. Overview of Online tab     1 Number of available online albums. 2 Active online service. 3 Name of an online album. 4 Number of items in the online album. To view photos from online services in Album 1 Make sure you are signed in to the relevant online
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    downloaded to your phone. Movies also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info, and director details for each movie. You can share your favorite movies with friends, for example, via Bluetooth™ wireless technology, or via online services movie in full screen 1 When information manually 1
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    when it makes content available to client devices. When you set up file sharing on your phone, you must also give access set the relevant access permissions for other devices. The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to your client device User guide
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    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 Certified™ devices and that all relevant devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. 2 From your Home screen
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    Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your phone and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as computers, 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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    pair your phone before connecting, follow the relevant steps to pair your phone with that device. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 4 Tap the Bluetooth™ device you want to connect your phone to. To unpair a Bluetooth™ device 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and
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    PC Companion application on your computer. PC Companion helps you access additional computer applications to transfer and organize media files, update use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports Media transfer, for and follow the instructions to pair the computer. 4
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    your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity. 3 Tap the paired device that you want to remove. 4 Tap Forget. PC Companion PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you transfer music, video, and pictures
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    1 Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. 2 Phone: In the status bar, Internal storage connected appears. 3 Computer: 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
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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 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Location services. 3 Mark the GPS satellites checkbox. To enable wireless networks 1 From your Home
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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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    phone, then remove the battery cover and battery. 2 Look for the 15 to 17-digit number on the label. The first 15 digits represent the IMEI number. To view your IMEI number in the phone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status. 3 Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI
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    important data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony Customer support for more information. To set up the Face Unlock protection 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 2 Tap Face Unlock, then follow the instructions in your phone to capture your face. 3 After your
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    tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. 3 Draw your screen unlock pattern. 4 Tap Pattern. 5 Follow the instructions in your phone. To disable the screen unlock pattern 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 2 Draw the screen unlock pattern. 3 Tap Slide. To
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    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 downloads become available. When the automatic update feature is
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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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    configure speech settings. Backup & reset Back up your data and reset your phone. Date & time Set the time and date, or choose the network-provided values. Select your preferred date and hour format. Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related settings. 115
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    can show CPU usage on the phone display. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode when USB connections are active. 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. 116 This is an
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    available 3G is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery An alarm is set Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are
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    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 118 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use
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    set ™. Go to Google Play™ to download free and paid applications for your phone. updates of music and videos that your friends have shared on Facebook. Navigate your way using spoken, turn-by-turn instructions. View news stories and weather forecasts. Make phone calls by dialing the number manually
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    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. 120
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    application. 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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    See Updating your phone on page 113 for more information. • Reset your phone. Be patient while resetting your phone. Restarting the phone during a reset procedure may damage the phone permanently. Resetting the phone You can reset your phone to its original settings. When you perform a factory data
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    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 in your phone are
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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. 124 This is an Internet version
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    . Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this User guide. ©Sony Mobile Communications AB, 2012. All rights reserved. Publication number: 1268-7233.1 Your mobile phone has the capability to download, store, and forward additional content, for example, ringtones. The use of
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    answering service 38 Bluetooth™ wireless technology 103 date format 29 deleting an alarm 57 music 81 photos 97 tracks 76 videos 97 download Internet settings 33 driving directions 109 E e-mail 49 editing photos 96 email more than one account 51 emergency numbers
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    76 music player widget 79 N Navigation application 109 notification 117 light 23 panel 24 ringtone 30 O on-screen keyboard 25 overview phone 75 P pausing a track 76 personal information 41 phone battery 15 performance 15 update 113 phonebook 41 Phonepad 25, 27 photo albums viewing 94
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    unlock pattern 110 warranty 17 searching music using TrackID 80 track information 80 self-portrait 85 sending business cards 45 contacts 45 sending items using Bluetooth 104 SensMe™ channels 78 services 11 settings 42 troubleshooting 122 turning off 10 turning on 10 U updating phone
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    videos 97 key 29 W wallpaper 21 using a photo as 96 web browser 69 managing bookmarks 70 settings 73 Wi-Fi 65 widgets 20 resizing 20 Timescape™ Feed 20 Timescape™ Friends 20 Timescape™ Share 20 wireless networks 108 Z zoom 86 zooming photos 96 129 This is an Internet version of this
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