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    Xperia™ neo V Extended User guide
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    10 Screen lock 10 Setup guide 10 Accounts and services 11 Getting to know your phone 12 Phone overview 12 Using the keys 13 Charging the battery 13 Using the touch screen 14 Home screen 16 Accessing and using applications 18 Status and notifications 20 Phone settings menu 21 Typing text
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    ™ and other Google™ services 46 Google Talk 48 Sony Ericsson Timescape 49 Timescape™ main view 49 Timescape™ widget 49 Using Timescape 50 Timescape™ settings 52 Getting started with Android Market 53 Payment options 53 Downloading from Android Market 53 Clearing your application data 54
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    text and images 71 Multiple windows 71 Downloading from the web 72 Browser settings 72 Music 73 Copying media files to your memory card 73 Using 98 Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi 99 PC Companion 100 Media Go 100 4 This is an Internet version of this publication.
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    connection 107 Phone settings overview 109 Icon overview 110 Status icons 110 Notification icons 110 Application overview 112 User support 114 Troubleshooting 115 My phone is not working as expected 115 Resetting the phone 115 I cannot charge the phone 115 No battery charging icon appears
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    leaflet before you use your mobile phone. Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/ regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112. Please
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    networking as you like. 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
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    of the phone. To insert the SIM card and the memory card • Remove the battery cover, then insert the SIM card and the memory card in the relevant slots. Memory card may not be included with purchase in all markets. To remove the battery 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Place the tip of your finger into
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    outward to remove it. To remove the SIM card 1 2 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Place a finger nail in the gap between the SIM card and curved edge of the SIM card slot, then drag the card outward. To attach the battery cover 1 Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens
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    left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks manually • When the screen is active, briefly press the key. Setup guide The first time you start your phone, a setup guide opens to explain basic phone functions and helps you enter essential settings
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    and services with your Android phone. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™ application in your phone, to chat to friends using Google Talk™, to synchronize your phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games from Android Market™. Sony Ericsson
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    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 19 20 12 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    Connector for charger/USB cable 3. Headset connector 4. Ear speaker 5. Light sensor 6. Front camera 7. Proximity sensor 1 8. Proximity sensor 2 9. Touch screen 10. Menu key 11. Home key Using the keys 12. Back key 13. Main microphone 14. Power key/Screen lock 15. Notification LED/Battery status 16
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    the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony Ericsson warranty service. To
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    Marked checkbox Unmarked checkbox Marked list option Unmarked list option Zooming There are two ways to zoom. The zoom options available depend on the application you are using. To zoom • When available, tap or to zoom in or out. You may have to drag the screen (in any direction) to
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    the desktop on a computer. It's the gateway to your phone's main features. You can customize your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper, and other items. The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick left or right to view content in
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    download and use them. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For example, the Music player widget allows you to start playing music directly and the Sony Ericsson Timescape™ widget displays Home screen and change the features you can access from it.
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    Go to Android Market™ and other sources to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours 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. Accessing and
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    you like with your friends so they can download and use them. Opening and closing applications To open an application • From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application. To close an application • Press . Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other
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    battery status, and other information. Checking notifications and ongoing activities You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information. For example, open a new message or view a calendar event from the Notification panel. You can also open running applications
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    . To open a running application from the Notification panel • From the Notification panel, tap the icon for the running application to open it. To clear the Notification panel • From the Notification panel, tap Clear. Phone settings menu View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu. To
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    depict the actual phone. To display the on-screen keyboard to enter support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set upper-case and lower-case letters • Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case ,
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    JKL MNO ! 2 PQRS TUV WXYZ 8 3 123 4 5 67 1 Choose a text input option 2 Change 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, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes the
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    how you want the phone to present word alternatives and correct words as you type, or enable the 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
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    and date in your phone. To set the date manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 Unmark the Automatic 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 the Home screen, tap . 2 Find
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    Haptic feedback checkbox. The screen now vibrates when 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 > Screen timeout. 3 Select an option. To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press
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    other wireless networks. • Turn off GPS, Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® when you don't need these features. You can turn them on and off more easily by adding the Status switch widget to your Home screen. You do not need to turn off 3G. • Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email
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    between low and full To check the battery level 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status. Memory You can save content on a memory card and in the phone memory. Music, video clips, and photos are saved on the memory card while applications, contacts, and messages
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    and messaging settings. To download Internet and messaging settings 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Internet settings. To view the current Access Point Name (APN) 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks
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    service provider for detailed information about your network settings. To reset the default Internet settings 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. 3 Press . 4 Tap Reset to default. Usage info For quality purposes, Sony Ericsson
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    configured to use the fastest mobile network mode available for data. But you can configure your phone manually to only use a slower 2G network mode for data, to extend the life of your battery between charges. You can also configure your phone to access a different set of network modes entirely, or
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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 > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Service providers. 3 Tap Search mode. 4 Tap Select automatically. 32 This is an
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    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 headphones without a microphone, you have to remove the headphones from the headset connector to be able to answer the call. To decline a call
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    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 settings > Voicemail number. 3 Enter your voicemail number
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    To activate or deactivate call waiting 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings. 3 To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting. To reject a second call • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Busy. To answer a second
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    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 outgoing calls. To
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    synchronization service, such as Sony Ericsson Sync or Google Sync™. Import contacts from a SIM card. You may not be able to transfer all information from one phone to another using this method because of limited memory on the SIM card. Import contacts from a memory card. Use a Bluetooth™ connection
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    one vCard file on the SD card, a list appears showing different batches of phone contacts, with the corresponding dates for when they were created. Select the batch you want to import. To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology 1 Make sure you have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and
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    To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , contact information in other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if
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    is no longer displayed in the Contacts set up the application in your phone and be logged in to the application. For example, you need to start the Gmail™ application and enter your login details before you can use Gmail™ from the quick contact menu. Sharing your contacts To send your business card
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    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. To export all contacts to the memory card 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap
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    Internet and messaging settings on page 29. 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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    desired conversation. 3 If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message. 4 Touch and hold the file you want To view messages saved on the SIM card 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. 2 Press , then tap Settings > SIM messages. 43 This is
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    downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. 5 If you are prompted, enter a name for your email account, so that it is easily identifiable. Then tap Done. If you need to enter the settings manually, contact your email service recipient's address. Matches are displayed in a dynamic list. Tap
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    and the preview pane) accordingly. In fullscreen format, use the forward and back arrows at the top of the screen to read your next or previous the inbox view, drag the split bar accordingly. To change the email preview pane settings 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. 2 If
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    and organize email messages. After you set up your Google™ account to work in the phone, you can also chat to friends using the Google Talk™ application, synchronize your phone calendar application with your Google Calendar™, and download applications and games from Android Market™. 46 This is an
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    phone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. 3 Follow the registration from the setup guide the first time you start your phone. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts. To open the Gmail™ application 1 From the
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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
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    of events before choosing to open and view the full content. Also, you can tap the infinite button to view a range of content related to the item you are currently viewing in Timescape™. The services and features described in this chapter may not be supported in all countries or regions, or by all
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    Timescape™ widget view 1 4 2 3 1 Timescape™ tile 2 Refresh 3 Shortcut to Timescape main view 4 Tap to update your status You cannot preview tiles in the Timescape™ widget. To add the Timescape™ widget to your Home screen 1 From your Home screen, press . 2 Tap Add > Widgets. 3 Tap Timescape™
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    displayed in Timescape™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Timescape™. 3 Tap or flick through the filter icons. To refresh the main view in Timescape™ • When the Timescape™ event filter is set tap Settings > Set up services. 4 Tap the service you again. To call back from Timescape ™ when
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    Find and tap Timescape™. 3 Press , then tap Settings. To schedule web service content updates in Timescape™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Timescape™. 3 Press , then tap Settings > Update mode. 4 Tap the desired option. If you select Manual, no automatic updates get scheduled. 52 This
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    ™, your purchase is handled through Google Checkout™. In some cases, you can download free trial versions of applications through Android Market™, but if you want to continue using the application, the download and payment of the full version must be made through the manufacturer's website. • Google
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    To download a paid application 1 In Android Market™, 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 on your phone to complete your purchase. 3 If the application you want to download requires
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    Installing non-Android Market™ applications Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your phone. By default, your phone is set to block such installations. However, you can change this setting and allow installations from unknown sources. Sony Ericsson does not warrant or
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    to download applications, games and music. 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 Internet connection. Also, you may need to have a memory card
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    Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Sony Ericsson account or a Google™ account, you can also synchronize your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronizing on page 60. To set the calendar view 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
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    to edit. 4 Tap Time. 5 Scroll up or down to adjust the time. 6 Tap Set. 7 If desired, edit other alarm settings. 8 Tap Done. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour. To deactivate an alarm 1 From your Home
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    to sound when the phone is in silent mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarms, then press . 3 Tap Settings. 4 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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    manage your contacts on the Sony Ericsson website and download them to a new phone, or to several phones, using Sony Ericsson Sync. Synchronizing with Google™ Synchronize your phone with your Gmail™ , Google Calendar™, Google™ contacts, and data from other Google services you use. View and manage
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    security features in your phone. Device administrators for your phone are typically email, calendar, or other applications to services you use. View and manage them from your phone just as easily as you would from a computer. When you set up a Facebook account to work in your phone, a Sony Ericsson
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    Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 3 Make sure the Activate auto-sync checkbox is marked so that applications manually using Sony Ericsson Sync 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your Sony Ericsson account. 3 Press , then tap Sync now. To edit your Sony Ericsson
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    & sync, then tap your Sony Ericsson account. 3 Tap Account settings. 4 Tap Sync interval and select an interval option. To remove a Sony Ericsson account from your phone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your Sony Ericsson account. 3 Tap Remove account
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    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 screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. 3 Available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed under Wi-Fi networks. The available networks
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    the Network notification checkbox. To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. 3 Press . 4 Tap Scan. The phone scans for Wi-Fi® networks and displays available networks in a list. 5 Tap a Wi-Fi® network in the
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    . 6 Activate client software installed on your computer. displayed in the Pending devices list. The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices. Also refer to your client device User guide. If the device cannot connect, check that your home network is working. To set
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    panel. 5 Unmark the USB tethering checkbox, or disconnect the USB cable to stop sharing your data connection. You cannot share your phone's data connection and SD card USB cable. Go to android.com/tether for the most current information about which operating systems support USB tethering and how to
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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 internal network, for example, when they are travelling. VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to
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    the browser, press . Browsing the web Search and address bar Use the search and address bar to browse the web: 1 2 http://www.sonye... 3 1 View the download progress of the current web page 2 Enter a search word to search for a web page, or enter a web page address to load a web page 3 Cancel
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    the current web page 1 While browsing, press . 2 Tap More > Share page. 3 Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions. Managing bookmarks Bookmarks let you access your favorite and frequently visited web pages quickly. Depending on your network operator, some bookmarks
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    text message or multimedia message, touch and hold the text field in the relevant application and tap Paste in the menu that appears. To save an image 1 Touch and hold the desired image until a menu appears. 2 Tap Save image. Multiple windows Your browser can run in up to eight different windows at
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    checkbox beside the downloading file you want to delete. 4 Tap Cancel. Browser settings To change your browser settings 1 When the Browser is open, press . 2 Tap More > Settings. Auto-fitting web pages The auto-fit option makes it easier for you to read large websites with text and images, such as
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    downloaded from www.sonyericsson.com/support. For more information, see Connecting your phone to a computer on page 98. Copying media files to your memory card Copy all your favorite media content from computer to phone and start using your phone's entertainment features to the full application.
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    Browse the music on your memory card 2 Tap the infinite button to find related information online 3 Cover art (if available) 4 Go to is playing in the background 1 Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel. 2 Tap the track title to open the music player. Alternatively, you can
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    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 on your memory card. In addition, you can copy playlists from a computer to the memory card if you have the Media Go™ application installed on the
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    computer using a USB cable connection, your memory card appears in the Media Go™ application on the computer. For more information, see Tap and tap an artist. 3 Tap Top tracks. Up to ten tracks by the artist are displayed. 4 Tap a track to play it. To create your own playlist 1 In the music player,
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    When the TrackID™ application 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
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    start listening. To start the FM radio 1 Connect a portable handsfree or a set of headphones to your phone. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 information - not available in all countries/regions 8 Open the TrackID™ application Moving between radio channels You can move between radio channels along a
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    scans the whole frequency band, and all available channels are displayed. Switching between the speaker and the handsfree You can choose to 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.
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    saved automatically on the memory card. Share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service. Camera controls 10 11 12 1 2 9 8 3 4 7 5 6 1 Camera key. Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 2 Display all settings 3 Go back a step or exit the camera
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    and tap . 2 If the still camera is not selected, tap . 3 To display all settings, press . 4 Tap Capturing method and select On if it is not already selected all picture resolutions. To use the still camera flash 1 When the camera is open, press . 2 Tap Flash, and select your desired flash setting. 3
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    not selected, tap . 3 To display all settings, press . 4 Tap Capturing mode > Smile detection. 5 Tap Smile level and select a setting. To take a photo using smile . The geographical location is determined either by wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology. When appears
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    the still camera settings panel 1 When the camera is open, press to display all settings. 2 Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position. If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled. Still camera settings overview Switch camera
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    the color balance for a cloudy sky. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Image stabilizer When taking a photo, it can be possible photo. Off The Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually. Portrait Use for portrait photos. Settings are optimized to give slightly softer
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    or drawings. Gives the photo increased, sharper contrast. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Flash Use the displays or print in high resolution. 3MP 16:9 3 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. A high resolution widescreen format. Has a higher resolution than full
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    take them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. See Location services on page 102. For geotags to be added to a pockets and bags. This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered with fingerprints. Use a soft cloth to clean the lens. 86 This is
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    display all settings. 2 Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position. If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled. Video camera settings overview Switch camera Switch between the main and the front camera Scenes The Scenes feature
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    feature is off and you can shoot videos manually. Portrait Use for portrait videos. Settings blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels. Full Wide VGA Full Wide VGA format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 864
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    screen until the video begins to record. Off The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen. Exposure value This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light. White balance The white balance
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    and videos with friends, via Bluetooth™ wireless technology, email or messaging. And you can perform basic editing tasks on photos and set them as wallpaper or contact pictures. It is recommended to use the Media Go™ application to transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. For more
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    card or in Picasa™ web albums. To open an album in Gallery 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Gallery. 3 Tap the album you want to view. The album opens displaying phone sideways, mark the Auto-rotate screen checkbox under Settings > Display. To view Facebook™ photos in Gallery 1 Make
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    , tap the application you want to use to share the selected albums. The application that you selected downloaded, copied to your memory card, or stored in online web albums. You can also edit the photos on your memory card the photo viewer, tap the photo to display the zoom controls. 2 Tap one of
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    way back to the location another time. To view a photo taken by the camera on a map, you must enable location detection (under location settings in the camera settings menu) before you take the photo. You must also enable location features under Settings > Location & security. See Location services
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    you've taken with the camera, downloaded, or copied to your memory card. You can also share your videos Settings > Display. To pause a video 1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display Share. 6 In the menu that opens, tap the application you want to use to share the selected video. You
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    devices such as computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections work better within a 10 meter (33 foot) range, with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your phone with other Bluetooth™ devices. Remember to set your phone to "discoverable" if
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    , for example, most Bluetooth™ headsets, require you to first pair and then connect with other Bluetooth™ devices before a successful connection can be established. 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. 3 In the Bluetooth devices list, tap
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    2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 3 Mark the Bluetooth checkbox. appears in the status bar. 4 Tap Bluetooth settings. 5 Mark the Discoverable notification. Your phone must have a memory card inserted to be able to receive items using Bluetooth™ wireless technology. 97 This is an Internet
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    to install the PC Companion application on your computer. PC Companion helps you access additional computer applications to transfer and lacking MTP support. To set Mass storage as the default USB connection mode 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Connectivity
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    application on the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so you can use them on your phone. In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Sony Ericsson > Connectivity. 4 Tap the paired device that you want to
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    use additional features and services connected to your phone so that you can transfer music, videos and pictures. You can also update your phone to get the latest software available. You need a computer running one of the following operating systems to use the PC Companion application: • Microsoft
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    the Gallery application. You may need to purchase a TypeD cable for HDMI™ separately. For a better result, Sony Ericsson accessory HDMI cable (IM-820) is recommended. To view instructions on using a TV remote control with your phone 1 Drag the status bar downward to open the Notification panel while
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    Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any location services, including but not limited to navigational services. To enable GPS 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings you can download and save maps to your memory card to avoid high roaming costs. The Google Maps™ application requires an
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    , you can download and save maps to your memory card to avoid high roaming costs. Sony Ericsson does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services. Using the Navigation application Get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places. The directions are both spoken and displayed on the screen
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    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 the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status. 3 Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number. SIM card
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    data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony Ericsson Customer support for more information. To create a screen unlock pattern 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > Pattern. 3 Follow the instructions in your phone. You are asked to
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    > Change screen lock. 2 Enter you PIN and tap Continue. 3 Tap None. To create a screen lock password 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > Password. 2 Enter a password. The password must contain at least one letter and must be at least four characters
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    recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. Use the Update center application to download updates directly to your phone. You can run updates automatically or manually over both 2G and 3G connections, or over a Wi-Fi® network. You can also use the PC Companion
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    PC Companion application from your phone 1 Connect your phone to a computer using a USB 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.sonyericsson.com/support. To download software
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    storage and on the SD card. You can also erase the SD card, or unmount it for safe removal Select phone language and adjust text input options Configure the voice input feature to enter text by speaking Enable your installed accessibility applications and adjust related settings Set the time and
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    and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated Airplane mode is activated The Bluetooth™ function is activated Connected to another Bluetooth™ device The SIM card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set
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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 111 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use
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    and other information with them Maps View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes Market Go to Android Market™ to download free and paid applications for your phone Connected devices Share media files on your phone with other devices over a shared Wi-Fi® connection
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    TrackID™ Timescape™ Chat online 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. Applications you download appear automatically in the Application screen. 113 This is an Internet version
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    Support 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 Ericsson support zone, and from our Customer support service. • Support application features: • Tools - enhance battery and software
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    and music, mark the Erase SD card checkbox. 5 Tap Reset phone. 6 To confirm, tap Erase everything. I cannot charge the phone The charger is not properly connected or the battery connection is poor. Remove the battery and clean the connectors. No battery charging icon appears when phone starts
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    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 Ericsson service center. Emergency calls only You are within range of
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    Recycle your phone Sony Ericsson recognizes the importance of recycling, so that components and materials are reused. For information on how to recycle in your location, please visit www.sonyericsson.com/recycle/. 117 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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    or through a third party website, please review such websites' terms of use and applicable privacy policy in advance. Sony Ericsson does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any third party websites or offered services. Remove the battery to see regulatory information such as
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    service 34 applications 7 overview 112 screen 18 audio adjusting volume 74 playing 73 playing music in random order 75 audio books 73 B back up contacts 41 battery 13 cover 8 removing 8 Bluetooth™ wireless technology 95 BRAVIA 90 brightness 26 browsing - See web browser business cards
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    services 102 locks activating the screen 10 locking the screen 10 screen lock 10 M mail See email Maps 102 media files copying to memory card 73 Media Go 100 messages settings 29 Microsoft® Exchange synchronization 61 MMS settings 29 Mobile application 103 notification 20, 110 panel
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    sending items using Bluetooth 96 services 11 settings 10 call 36 camera 82, 87 Internet 29 messaging 29 MMS 29 still camera 82 Timescape 52 video camera 87 setup guide 10 sharing music 75 photos 93 photos and videos 92 shuffle music 75 silent mode 24 SIM card 104 exporting contacts
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    using the camera 87 voicemail 34 volume adjusting video 94 key 24 W wallpaper 18 using a photo as 93 web browser 69 managing bookmarks 70 settings 72 toolbar 69 Wi-Fi 64 widget Timescape 49, 50 widgets 17 wireless networks 102 Z zoom 81 zooming photos 92 122 This is an Internet
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