Sony Ericsson Xperia M4 Aqua User Guide - Page 2

Contents

Getting started

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6

About this User Guide

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6

Overview

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6

Assembly

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7

Starting your device for the first time

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8

Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?

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9

Charging your device

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9

Multiple User Accounts

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11

Learning the basics

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14

Using the touchscreen

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14

Locking and Unlocking the Screen

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16

Home screen

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16

Application screen

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18

Navigating Applications

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19

Small apps

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20

Widgets

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21

Shortcuts and folders

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21

Background and Themes

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22

Taking a screenshot

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23

Recording your screen

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23

Notifications

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24

Icons in the status bar

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26

Application overview

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28

Downloading applications

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30

Downloading applications from Google Play™

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30

Downloading applications from other sources

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30

Internet and networks

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31

Browsing the web

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31

Internet and MMS settings

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31

Wi-Fi®

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32

Sharing your mobile data connection

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34

Controlling data usage

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35

Selecting mobile networks

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36

Virtual private networks (VPNs)

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37

Synchronizing data on your device

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38

Synchronizing with online accounts

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38

Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

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38

Synchronizing with Outlook® using a computer

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39

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Section	Page
Contents	2
Getting started	6
About this User Guide	6
Overview	6
Assembly	7
Starting your device for the first time	8
Why Do I Need a Google™ Account?	9
Charging your device	9
Multiple User Accounts	11
Learning the basics	14
Using the touchscreen	14
Locking and Unlocking the Screen	16
Home screen	16
Application screen	18
Navigating Applications	19
Small apps	20
Widgets	21
Shortcuts and folders	21
Background and Themes	22
Taking a screenshot	23
Recording your screen	23
Notifications	24
Icons in the status bar	26
Application overview	28
Downloading applications	30
Downloading applications from Google Play™	30
Downloading applications from other sources	30
Internet and networks	31
Browsing the web	31
Internet and MMS settings	31
Wi-Fi®	32
Sharing your mobile data connection	34
Controlling data usage	35
Selecting mobile networks	36
Virtual private networks (VPNs)	37
Synchronizing data on your device	38
Synchronizing with online accounts	38
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®	38
Synchronizing with Outlook® using a computer	39
Basic settings	40
Accessing settings	40
Sound, Ringtone, and Volume	40
Managing Notifications	41
SIM card protection	42
Screen settings	43
Daydream	44
Screen Lock	45
Language settings	45
Date and time	46
Enhancing the sound output	46
Typing text	48
On-Screen Keyboard	48
Phonepad	49
Entering text using voice input	50
Editing text	50
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard	51
Calling	53
Making calls	53
Receiving Calls	54
Ongoing calls	56
Using the call log	56
Forwarding Calls	57
Restricting calls	57
Multiple calls	58
Conference calls	58
Voicemail	59
Emergency calls	59
Contacts	61
Transferring contacts	61
Searching and viewing contacts	62
Adding and editing contacts	63
Adding medical and emergency contact information	64
Favorites and groups	65
Sending contact information	66
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application	66
Backing Up Contacts	66
Messaging and chat	67
Reading and sending messages	67
Organizing your messages	68
Calling from a message	69
Messaging settings	69
Instant messaging and video chat	69
Email	70
Setting up email	70
Sending and Receiving Email Messages	70
Organizing your email messages	71
Email account settings	72
Gmail™	72
Music	74
Transferring music to your device	74
Listening to music	74
Music homescreen menu	75
Playlists	76
Sharing music	77
Enhancing the sound	77
Visualizer	77
Recognizing Music with TrackID™	77
FM radio	79
Listening to the radio	79
Favorite radio channels	80
Sound settings	80
Camera	81
Taking photos and recording videos	81
Face detection	82
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces	82
Adding the geographical position to your photos	83
General camera settings	83
Still camera settings	86
Video camera settings	90
Photos and videos in Album	93
Viewing Photos and Videos	93
Sharing and managing photos and videos	94
Editing photos with the Photo editor application	95
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application	96
Hiding photos and videos	96
Album Homescreen Menu	96
Viewing your photos on a map	97
Videos	99
Watching videos in the Movies application	99
Transferring video content to your device	100
Managing video content	100
Movie Creator	101
Video Unlimited service	101
Connectivity	102
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV	102
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices	102
NFC	105
Bluetooth® wireless technology	106
One-Touch Setup	108
Smart apps and features that save you time	109
Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™	109
Using your device as a wallet	111
Travel and maps	112
Using location services	112
Google Maps™ and navigation	112
Using data traffic when traveling	113
Airplane mode	113
Calendar and alarm clock	114
Calendar	114
Alarm and Clock	115
Support and maintenance	117
Support for your device	117
Computer tools	117
Updating Your Device	118
Finding a lost device	119
Finding the identification number of your device	121
Battery and power management	121
Memory and Storage	122
Managing files using a computer	124
Backing Up and Restoring Content	125
Running diagnostic tests on your device	127
Restarting and resetting	127
Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions	128
Recycling your device	128
Limitations to services and features	128

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