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To share your data connection using a USB cable 1 Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device. 2 Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer. 3 From your Home screen, tap . 4 Find and tap Settings > More... > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot. 5 Mark the USB tethering checkbox, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected. 6 To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or disconnect the USB cable. You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time. To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot. 3 Tap Mobile Hotspot settings > Set up Mobile Hotspot. 4 Enter the Network name (SSID) information. 5 To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. 6 Tap Save. 7 Tap and mark the Mobile Hotspot checkbox. 8 If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable WiFi® hotspot is active. 9 To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. To allow a WPS-supported device to use your mobile data connection 1 Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > More... > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot > Mobile Hotspot settings. 4 Under Set up Mobile Hotspot, make sure that your portable hotspot is secured by a password. 5 Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the relevant instructions. Alternatively, tap > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device. To rename or secure your portable hotspot 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More... > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot. 3 Tap Mobile Hotspot settings > Set up Mobile Hotspot. 4 Enter the Network name (SSID) for the network. 5 To select a security type, tap the Security field. 6 If required, enter a password. 7 Tap Save. Controlling data usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges. Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. 30 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

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
Learning the basics	11
Using the touchscreen	11
Locking and unlocking the screen	13
Home screen	13
Application screen	15
Navigating applications	16
Small apps	16
Widgets	17
Shortcuts and folders	19
Background and themes	19
Taking a screenshot	20
Recording your screen	20
Status and notifications	21
Icons in the status bar	22
Application overview	23
Downloading applications	25
Downloading applications from Google Play™‎	25
Downloading applications from other sources	25
Internet and networks	26
Browsing the web	26
Internet and MMS settings	26
Wi-Fi®	27
Sharing your mobile data connection	29
Controlling data usage	30
Selecting mobile networks	31
Virtual private networks (VPNs)	32
Synchronizing data on your device	33
Synchronizing with online accounts	33
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®	33
Synchronizing with Outlook® using a computer	34
Basic settings	36
Accessing settings	36
Sound, ringtone, and volume	36
SIM card protection	37
Screen settings	37
Screen lock	38
Language settings	40
Date and time	40
X-Reality™‎ for mobile	40
Super-vivid mode	40
Enhancing the sound output	41
Noise cancellation	41
Typing text	43
On-screen keyboard	43
Phonepad	44
Entering text using voice input	45
Editing text	45
Personalizing the Xperia® keyboard	46
Calling	47
Making calls	47
Receiving calls	48
Smart call handling	49
Ongoing calls	49
Using the call log	49
Forwarding calls	50
Restricting calls	50
Multiple calls	51
Conference calls	51
Voicemail	52
Visual Voicemail	52
Wi-Fi Calling	52
Emergency calls	53
Contacts	54
Transferring contacts	54
Searching and viewing contacts	55
Adding and editing contacts	56
Adding medical and emergency contact information	57
Favorites and groups	58
Sending contact information	59
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application	59
Backing up contacts	59
Messaging and chat	61
Reading and sending messages	61
Organizing your messages	62
Calling from a message	63
Messaging settings	63
Instant messaging and video chat	63
Email	65
Setting up email	65
Sending and receiving email messages	65
Email preview pane	66
Organizing your email messages	67
Email account settings	67
Gmail™‎	68
Music	69
Transferring music to your device	69
Listening to music	69
Walkman® home screen menu	70
Playlists	72
Sharing music	72
Enhancing the sound	73
Visualizer	73
Recognizing music with TrackID™‎	73
Music Unlimited online service	75
FM radio	76
Listening to the radio	76
Favorite radio channels	77
Sound settings	77
Camera	78
Taking photos and recording videos	78
Face detection	79
Using Smile Shutter™‎ to capture smiling faces	79
Adding the geographical position to your photos	80
General camera settings	80
Still camera settings	83
Video camera settings	87
Photos and videos in Album	91
Viewing photos and videos	91
Sharing and managing photos and videos	92
Editing photos with the Photo editor application	93
Album home screen menu	94
Viewing your photos on a map	95
Videos	97
Watching videos in the Movies application	97
Transferring video content to your device	98
Managing video content	98
Video Unlimited service	99
Connectivity	100
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable	100
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV	100
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™‎ devices	101
Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK™‎3/DUALSHOCK™‎4 wireless controller	103
NFC	104
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 fitness hub with ANT+™‎	110
Travel and maps	112
Using location services	112
Google Maps™‎ and navigation	113
Using data traffic when traveling	114
Using your device with a car infotainment system	114
Airplane mode	115
Calendar and alarm clock	116
Calendar	116
Alarm and clock	117
Support and maintenance	119
Support for your device	119
Computer tools	119
Updating your device	120
IMEI number	121
Battery and power management	122
Memory and storage	123
Managing files using a computer	124
Backing up and restoring content	125
Hearing Aid Compatibility	127
TTY	128
Accessories	128
Restarting and resetting	128
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions	129
Recycling your device	131
Limitations to services and features	131

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To share your data connection using a USB cable

Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.

Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a

computer.

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap

Settings

More…

Tethering & Mobile Hotspot

Mark the

USB tethering

checkbox, then tap

if prompted.

is displayed in the

status bar once you are connected.

To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the

USB tethering

checkbox or

disconnect the USB cable.

You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same

time.

To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap

Settings

More…

Tethering & Mobile Hotspot

Tap

Mobile Hotspot settings

Set up Mobile Hotspot

Enter the

Network name (SSID)

information.

To select a security type, tap the

Security

field. If required, enter a password.

Tap

Save

Tap

and mark the

Mobile Hotspot

checkbox.

If prompted, tap

to confirm.

appears in the status bar once the portable Wi-

Fi® hotspot is active.

To stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®, unmark the

Portable Wi-Fi

hotspot

checkbox.

To allow a WPS-supported device to use your mobile data connection

Make sure that your device is functioning as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot.

From your Home screen, tap

Find and tap

Settings

More…

Tethering & Mobile Hotspot

Mobile Hotspot

settings

Under

Set up Mobile Hotspot

, make sure that your portable hotspot is secured by

a password.

Tap

WPS Push Button

, then follow the relevant instructions. Alternatively, tap

WPS PIN Entry

, then enter the PIN that appears on the WPS-supported device.

To rename or secure your portable hotspot

From the Home screen, tap

Find and tap

Settings

More…

Tethering & Mobile Hotspot

Tap

Mobile Hotspot settings

Set up Mobile Hotspot

Enter the

Network name (SSID)

for the network.

To select a security type, tap the

Security

field.

If required, enter a password.

Tap

Save

Controlling data usage

You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your

mobile data or Wi-Fi® connection during a given period. For example, you can view the

amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile

data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional

charges.

Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot

guarantee the prevention of additional charges.