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Xperia™ ray Extended User guide - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 2
Contents Important information 6 Android™ - what and why 7 Applications 7 Getting started 8 Assembly 8 Turning on the phone 9 Screen lock 9 Setup guide 9 Accounts and services 10 Getting to know your phone 11 Phone overview 11 Using the keys 12 Charging the battery 12 Using the touch - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 3
multimedia messaging 40 Text and multimedia message options 41 Email 42 Using e-mail 42 Using email accounts 44 Gmail™ and other Google™ services 44 Google Talk 46 Sony Ericsson Timescape 47 Timescape™ main view 47 Timescape™ widget 47 Using Timescape 48 Timescape™ settings 50 Getting - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 4
Connecting to wireless networks 63 Wi-Fi 63 Virtual private networks (VPNs 66 Web browser 68 Toolbar 68 Browsing the web 68 Navigating web pages 69 Managing bookmarks 69 Managing text and images 70 Multiple windows 70 Downloading from the web 71 Browser settings 71 Music 72 Copying - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 5
Status icons 108 Notification icons 108 Application overview 110 User support 112 Troubleshooting 113 My phone is not working as expected 113 the computer, when using a USB cable 113 I cannot use Internet-based services 114 Error messages 114 Legal information 115 Index 116 5 This is an - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 6
the Important information 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 7
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 Android™ phone is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of any of the provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 8
Getting started Assembly To remove the battery cover • Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening on the bottom side of the phone, between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly. Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone. To insert the - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 9
the screen • Drag the icon to the right across the screen. To lock the screen 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. Set up your phone - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 10
up your connection and decrease data transfer costs. • Online service settings - helps you with email setup, online service accounts, and contact transfers. You can also refer to the respective chapters in the in-phone User guide, available through the Support application on the phone and at www - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 11
Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 9 18 19 12 17 16 1. Front camera lens 2. Ear speaker 3. Power key 4. Headset connector 5. Light sensor 6. Proximity sensor 7. Touch screen 8. Notification LED/Battery status 9. Menu key 10. Home key 13 14 15 11. Back key 12. - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 12
Using the keys Back • Go back to the previous screen • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel Home • Go to the Home screen • Activate the screen if the screen goes dark • Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications Menu • - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 13
repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony Ericsson warranty service. To open or highlight an item • Tap the item. To mark or unmark options • Tap the relevant checkbox, or in some cases the right - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 14
To scroll • Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen. To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 15
Home screen Your phone's Home screen is the equivalent of 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 16
• From your Home screen, press . • Touch and hold on any part of your Home screen. To add a shortcut to the Home screen 1 From your Home screen, press . 2 Tap Add > Shortcuts. 3 Find and select a shortcut. Add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and holding the - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 17
The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left and right to view all content. To open the Application screen • From your Home screen, tap . To browse the Application screen • Open the Application screen, then flick right or left. To create a shortcut to an - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 18
Rearranging your Application screen Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences. To arrange applications on the Application screen 1 From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen. 2 Tap and select an option. To move an application on the - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 19
To open the Notification panel • Drag the status bar downwards. To close the Notification panel • Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upward. To open a running application from the Notification panel • From the Notification panel, tap the icon for the running application to open it. - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 20
To access the phone settings 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings. Typing text Use either the Phonepad or the on-screen keyboard to enter letters, numbers and other characters. The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad while the onscreen keyboard has a QWERTY layout. - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 21
To hide the Phonepad • When the Phonepad is open, press . To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters • Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa. To turn on the caps lock • Before you type a word, tap or until appears. To enter numbers using the Phonepad • - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 22
To open the on-screen keyboard for the first time • Hold your phone horizontally and tap a text entry field. • To use the on-screen keyboard in portrait orientation, tap a text entry field, then tap or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language. Tap Portrait keyboard - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 23
personal ringtone, phone language and your Privacy settings. Time and date You can change the time 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 24
To set the time zone 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time. 3 Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked. 4 Tap Select time zone. 5 Select an option. To set the date format 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time > Select date format. 3 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 25
You do not need to turn off 3G. • Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar, and contacts), to synchronize manually. You can also synchronize automatically, but increase the intervals. • Check the battery usage menu on the phone to see which applications consume - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 26
when you listen to music through the phone's loudspeakers. For more information on how to maximize your battery performance, visit www.sonyericsson.com/support. To access the battery usage menu 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Battery use to see which installed - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 27
Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media content. This type of phone. It is also possible to download these settings later from the Settings menu. • You can manually add and change Internet and network settings in your phone at any time. Contact your network operator for - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 28
be indicated by a marked button to the right. To configure APN settings manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > on the Home screen. Data amounts indicated are approximate. Please consult your service provider to verify actual data usage. Data sent or received over Wi - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 29
to avoid any unwanted data downloads and synchronizations. Contact your service provider if you need detailed information about your subscription plan and 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 30
the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Service providers. 3 Tap Search mode. 4 When a popup window appears, tap Select manually. 5 Select a network. If you select a network manually, your phone will not search for other networks, even if you move out - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 31
Calling Emergency calls Your phone supports international emergency numbers, for example, the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap . Call handling You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your phone's contact list, or by tapping next to - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 32
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 33
Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call. To activate or deactivate call waiting 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 34
option. 4 Enter the password and tap Enable. Forwarding calls You can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answering service. To forward calls 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding. 3 Select an option. 4 Enter the number you - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 35
manually. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.com/support/ contacts already stored with an online synchronization service, such as Sony Ericsson Sync or synchronization account, tap Add account and follow the on-screen instructions. If you have already set up a synchronization account and - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 36
. 3 Drag down the Notification panel and tap the file you received to import the contact data. To receive contacts sent using a messaging service 1 When you receive a new text message, multimedia message, or email message, open the message. 2 The received contact data appears as a vCard attachment - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 37
To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Filter. 3 In the list that appears, mark and unmark the desired options. If you have synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears in the - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 38
your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap Myself. 3 Press , 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 the contact whose details you want to send. 3 Press , then tap Send - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 39
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 40
your phone using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive To add a recipient, tap Add recipient, then select a contact or enter the full number manually. 5 If you want to add a media file, tap and select an option. 6 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 41
To delete conversations 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. 2 Press , then tap Delete several. 3 Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tap Delete. To save a sender's number to a contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging. 2 Tap a - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 42
, 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 provider for the correct email account settings. For corporate email, select Exchange Active Sync as the account type. You can set up more - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 43
To read your email messages 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Email. 3 If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox. 4 In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 44
settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. 6 If you are prompted, enter a name for your email want to remove, then tap Delete account > OK. Gmail™ and other Google™ services If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application in - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 45
phone is now ready to use with Gmail™ , Google Talk™, and Google Calendar™. You can also sign in or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you start your phone. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts. To open the Gmail - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 46
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. - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 47
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 networks and/or service providers in all areas. To start Timescape™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 48
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™ - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 49
log out of Facebook™ or Twitter™ from Timescape™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Timescape™. 3 Press , then tap Settings > Set up services. 4 Tap the service you want to log out of. Your account information gets deleted when you log out. To view an event in Timescape™ 1 From the Home - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 50
2 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 Settings > Update mode. 4 Tap the desired option. If you select Manual, no automatic updates get scheduled. 50 This is an Internet version of this - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 51
Google Checkout™ - Google Checkout™ is an online payment processing service. It offers, for example, information about your purchase history function. 2 Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation. 3 If the application you want to download requires - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 52
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 access to your data or control of any functions on - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 53
Allowing applications not from Android Market™ 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 54
the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . Payment options There is one way to pay for applications and other content you purchase from the PlayNow™ service: • Wap Billing - pay using your mobile internet connection when you are in your home country. You do not have to be a registered user to pay - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 55
Getting organized 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 59. To set the calendar view 1 From your Home screen, tap , - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 56
To set a new alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarms. 3 Tap Add alarm. 4 Adjust the time by scrolling up and down. 5 Tap Set. 6 If desired, edit other alarm settings. 7 Tap Done. To edit an existing alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarms. 3 Tap the alarm you - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 57
To activate the vibrate function for an alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarms. 3 Tap the alarm you want to edit. 4 Mark the Vibrate checkbox. To set alarms 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 58
web page with more product information or a map of nearby outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standard barcode types. To start the NeoReader™ application 1 From the Home . If the bar code is not recognized, tap to scan the code manually. 3 When the bar code is recognized, tap Continue to display the - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 59
with your phone from multiple email accounts, synchronization services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the newly created Google™ account and then tap the items you want to synchronize. To synchronize manually with your Google™ account 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 60
for your corporate account are not found automatically, complete the setup manually. Contact your corporate network administrator if you need more information. Facebook™ contacts, calendar, albums with Gallery, and data from other services you use. View and manage them from your phone just as easily - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 61
wizard to create one. 6 Tap Sync interval and select how often you want the phone to synchronize automatically. 7 Tap Done. To synchronize 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 62
step for each item you want to synchronize. 8 When you're finished, tap Done. Contact your SyncML™ service provider for more information about your account settings. To synchronize manually with your SyncML™ account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 3 Tap the SyncML - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 63
a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network with your phone. This way you can, for example, access intranets and other internal services at your company. Wi-Fi® Using Wi-Fi® technology you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. To access the Internet using a Wi-Fi - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 64
screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. 4 Mark 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 65
, go to the Connected devices view in the phone and unmark the Media server checkbox. 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 change the name - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 66
to android.com/tether for the most current information about which operating systems support USB tethering and how to configure them. To share your phone's data institutions for users who need to access intranets and other internal services when they are outside of the internal network, for example, - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 67
VPN connections can be set up in many ways, depending on the network. Some networks may require you to transfer and install a security certificate in your phone. See Connecting your phone to a computer on page 98 for more information on how to transfer content to your phone. For detailed information - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 68
Web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and create shortcuts to your Home screen. You can open several browser windows at the same time and use the zoom function when navigating a web page. To open the web browser 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 69
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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 70
To open a bookmark 1 When the Browser is open, press . 2 Tap Bookmarks. 3 Tap the bookmark you want to open. To edit a bookmark 1 When the Browser is open, press . 2 Tap Bookmarks. 3 Touch and hold a bookmark to open a menu. 4 Tap Edit bookmark. 5 Edit the name and the web address, as desired. 6 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 71
To open a link in a new browser window 1 Touch and hold a link until a menu appears. 2 Tap Open in new window. To switch between browser windows 1 When the Browser is open, press . 2 Tap Windows to see a list of all open windows. 3 Tap the window you want to switch to. Downloading from the web You - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 72
™ application on your computer and transfer content to and from the memory card in your phone. Media Go™ can be 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 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 73
3 Cover art (if available) 4 Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind 5 Play/Pause button 6 Progress indicator: fast forward or rewind by dragging or tapping 7 Elapsed time of current track 8 Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward 9 View the current play - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 74
your tracks in the music player library, touch and hold a track title. 2 Tap Send. 3 Select an available transfer method, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists this way. You might not be able to copy, send, or transfer copyright-protected items. To share one - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 75
To play the most played songs of an artist 1 In the music player, tap . 2 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, tap . 2 To add an artist, album or a track to a playlist, - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 76
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. 76 This is an Internet version of this - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 77
FM radio You can browse and listen to FM radio stations, and save them as favorites. You can listen to the radio either through a portable handsfree or headphones, or through the speaker in the phone. You have to connect a portable handsfree or headphones, as they work as the antenna for the FM - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 78
Using your favorite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favorites. By using favorites you can quickly return to a radio channel. To save a channel as a favorite 1 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favorite. 2 Tap . - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 79
and videos are saved automatically on the memory card. Share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service.Your phone has a sensitive sensor called the Exmor R sensor. This sensor enables sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. Camera controls - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 80
Using the still camera To take a photo 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 If the still camera is not selected, tap . 3 To take a photo, tap the screen. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger from the screen. Be careful not to touch , or other icons when tapping the - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 81
To turn on smile detection 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . 2 If the still camera is not selected, tap . 3 To display all settings, press . 4 Tap Capturing mode > Smile detection. 5 Tap and select a setting. To take a photo using smile detection 1 When the camera is open and Smile - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 82
Normal Scene recognition The camera determines which scene is most suitable. A scene icon and text appears when the scene is selected. Smile detection Capture a face just as it smiles. The camera detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. When the selected face - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 83
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. Incandescent Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjust the color - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 84
geographical location is added to photos when you take them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the Settings menu. See Location services on page 101. For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Your location is determined - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 85
Off When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo Shutter sound Select the sound that's heard when you tap the camera screen to take a photo. Tips on using the camera Rule of thirds Don't place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 86
light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast moving objects may 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 snow Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 87
the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a green frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on. Infinity Use when recording videos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the camera may - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 88
Off You can record a video with the stabilizer turned off. Microphone Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos. On Off Shutter sound Select the sound that is heard when you tap the camera screen to record a video. 88 This is an Internet version of this publication. © - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 89
copied to the memory card. In Gallery, you can also view photos and videos you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™ web album or to the YouTube service. If you are a Facebook™ user, you can view your Facebook™ photos in Gallery. From Gallery, you can also share your - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 90
Working with albums Albums are groups of photos and videos in folders on your memory 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 its photo and video content in a - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 91
To change how the contents of an album are displayed in Gallery 1 When viewing an album in Gallery, drag the album view switch to the right to view the contents of the album in stacks. 2 Drag the album view switch to the left to view the album contents in a chronological grid. Working with - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 92
(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 on page 101 for more information. 92 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 93
a photo from your camera album with text, just enter a postal address, and your postcard will be printed and sent. The Touchnote™ application is not a free service. 93 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 94
To open Touchnote™ 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Touchnote. To send a postcard 1 In Touchnote™, tap Go to my photos. 2 Select a photo from your camera album, then tap Continue. 3 Tap the text field and enter a message, then tap Done. 4 Tap Add address, then tap I know their street address. - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 95
, 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 you want other Bluetooth™ devices to detect it - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 96
To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. 3 Tap Scan for devices. The Bluetooth™ devices found will be listed under Bluetooth devices. 4 Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 97
To receive items using Bluetooth™ 1 From the Home screen, tap . 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 checkbox. The phone will now be visible to other devices for 120 seconds. 6 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 98
media devices such as TVs, car kits, and Mac OS/Linux computers lacking MTP support. To set Mass storage as the default USB connection mode 1 From your Home MSC checkbox gets checked automatically. You do not need to activate it manually. To connect your phone to a computer using Mass storage mode 1 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 99
. 5 Disconnect the USB cable from both devices. Computer instructions may vary depending on your operating system. See the documentation In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi® enabled device that supports Media transfer, for example, a computer running Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 100
starts after a few seconds. Follow the onscreen instructions to install PC Companion. The PC companion installer • Microsoft® Windows Vista® • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher To be able to transfer files support. 100 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 101
location is found in situations where a network is weak. 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 > Location & security. 3 Mark the Use GPS satellites checkbox - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 102
not warrant the accuracy of any directional services. Using the Navigation application Get turn-by-turn instructions on how to get places. The be available in every market. For more information, including a Wisepilot User manual, go to www.sonyericsson.wisepilot.com. To start Wisepilot™ 1 From the - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 103
Locking and protecting your phone IMEI number Every phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country. - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 104
will be blocked. You will then need to contact your service provider to get a new SIM card. Setting a screen messages. Refer to Sony Ericsson Customer support for more information. To create a screen Set up screen lock > Pattern. 3 Follow the instructions in your phone. You are asked to select a - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 105
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 long. 3 Tap Continue. 4 Confirm your password and tap OK. To disable - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 106
You can run updates automatically or manually over both 2G and 3G connections , and the PC Companion application guides you through the rest. You 2 When prompted, follow the instructions in the phone to launch the be downloaded from www.sonyericsson.com/support. To download software updates using a - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 107
Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalize them to your own requirements. Wireless & networks Call settings Sound Display Location & security Applications Accounts & sync Privacy Storage Language & keyboard Voice input & output Accessibility Date & - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 108
card is not inserted The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Silent mode Vibrate mode An alarm is set Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Notification icons The following notification icons may - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 109
New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail An upcoming calendar event A song is playing The phone is connected to a computer via a USB cable Warning message Error message Missed call Call ongoing Call on hold Call forwarding on Software updates available Downloading data - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 110
playlists Navigation Navigate using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions News and Weather View news stories and weather forecasts Phone For example, you can search for restaurants. Store Settings Setup guide Sync Support Talk Download a variety of exciting content to your phone Tailor - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 111
track of all daily communication Share and view videos from all over the world Some applications are not supported by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Applications you download appear automatically in the Application screen. 111 This is an Internet version of this publication - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 112
. 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 performance - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 113
Troubleshooting My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips not been properly installed. Go to www.sonyericsson.com/support for more detailed installation instructions and troubleshooting sections. 113 This is an Internet version of this - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 114
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 a network, but you are not allowed to use it. However, in an - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 115
way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content. This User guide may reference services or applications provided by third parties. Use of such programming or services may require separate registration with the third party provider and may be subject to additional terms - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 116
Sony Ericsson 10 adjusting volume 73 airplane mode 25 alarm 55 albums deleting 91 Android Market 51 Android 7 animated wallpaper 16 answering service 32 applications 7 overview 110 screen 16 audio adjusting volume 73 playing 72 playing music in random order 74 audio books 72 B back - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 117
web browser 68 K keys 12 L language 25 writing 22 Latitude 102 LCD backlight control 24 light 18 live wallpaper 16 location 81 location services 101 locks activating the screen 9 locking the screen 9 screen lock 9 M mail See email Maps 102 media files copying to memory card 72 Media - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 118
38 contacts 38 sending items using Bluetooth 96 services 10 settings 9 call 34 camera 81, camera 81 Timescape 50 video camera 86 setup guide 9 sharing music 74 photos 92 photos and information 76 using results 76 viewing charts 76 troubleshooting 113 turning off 9 turning on 9 - Sony Ericsson Xperia ray | User Guide - Page 119
pausing 93 playing 93 recording 85 sending 93 sharing 93 viewing 85, 89, 90, 91 viewing photos 80 videos recorded using the camera 85 voicemail 32 volume adjusting video 93 key 23 W wallpaper 16 using a photo as 92 web browser 68 managing bookmarks 69 settings 71 toolbar 68 Wi-Fi
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