Sony 1275-9580 manuel d'utilisation

User guide Xperia ™ M dual C2004/C2005[...]

Contents Xperia™ M dual User guide ...........................................................6 Getting started ...............................................................................7 Android™ – what and why? ...............................................................7 Overview ....................................................[...]

Call settings ..................................................................................... 41 Contacts ...................................................................................... 44 Transferring contacts using a computer .......................................... 44 Transferring contacts using synchronisation accounts ..........[...]

Album ........................................................................................... 77 Viewing photos and videos in Album ............................................... 77 Movies .......................................................................................... 84 About Movies .................................................[...]

Application overview ...................................................................... 118 Important information ................................................................. 120 Important information leaflet .......................................................... 120 Limitations to services and features ................................[...]

Xperia™ M dual User guide 6 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.[...]

Getting started Android™ – what and why? Your Xperia™ from Sony runs on the Android™ platform. Android™ devices can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™ yo[...]

9 Main camera lens 10 Microphone 2 11 Headset jack 12 Camera light 13 Port for charger/USB cable 14 NFC™ detection area 15 Speaker 16 Strap hole Assembly To remove the back cover 1 Insert a thumbnail into the opening, as shown in the illustration, then lift up the side of the cover. 2 Remove the whole cover. 8 This is an Internet version of this [...]

To insert the memory card 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. To insert the SIM card Do not insert an incompatible SIM card in the SIM card slot. Doing so could permanently damage your SIM card or you[...]

To attach the back cover 1 Place the back cover over the back of the device. 2 Press down the sides of the cover until you hear clicking noises. Turning the device on and off To turn on the device 1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. 2 If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. 3 To unloc[...]

To unlock the screen • Swipe up or down on the lower part of the screen. To lock the screen manually • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key . Setup guide The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalise your device. For example, if you hav[...]

Getting to know your phone Using the keys Back • Go back to the previous screen • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, the Notification panel, or an application Home • Go to the Home screen Task • Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar Using the touchscreen A protective p[...]

To zoom • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers are within the zoomable area. If you, for example, want to zoom in on a photo, make sure that both fingers are within the photo frame[...]

To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your device has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects the ambient light level and adjusts the [...]

To charge your device 1 Plug the charger into a power outlet. 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up. The notification light lights up when charging starts. 4 When the notification light is green, t[...]

• Turn off your device or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony™ original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery power than your device's own loudspeakers. [...]

To activate Low battery mode 1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . 2 Find and tap Power management . 3 Drag the slider beside Low battery mode to the right. To deactivate Low battery mode 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Power management . 3 Tap next to Low battery mode . To change the settings for Low battery mode[...]

The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access. To go to the Home screen • Press . To browse the Home screen • Flick right or left. To set a pane as the main Home screen pane 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you [...]

To add a widget to the Home screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets . 2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add. To resize a widget 1 Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar [...]

To rename a folder on the Home screen 1 Tap the folder to open it. 2 Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. 3 Enter the new folder name and tap Done . Changing the background of your Home screen Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. To change your Home screen wallpaper 1 Touch and hol[...]

To close an application • Press . Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can continue where you left off. Remember that some applications may cause data connection charges when they are running in the backgr[...]

To add a widget as a small app 1 To make the small apps bar appear, press . 2 Tap > > . 3 Select a widget. 4 Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK . Application menu You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application. The menu will look different depending on which application you are using. To open a menu in an [...]

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 upwards. To open a running application from the Notification panel • Tap the icon for the running application to open it. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel • Place your fi[...]

To control the Bluetooth ® function from the Notification panel 1 Drag the status bar downwards. 2 Tap . To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel 1 Drag the status bar downwards. 2 Tap . To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel 1 Drag the status bar downwards. 2 Tap . Settings menu View and change settings f[...]

7 Delete a character before the cursor. All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device. To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text • Tap a text entry field. To hide the on-screen keyboard • When the on-screen keyboard is open, tap . To personalise the on-screen keyboard 1 Open the on-sc[...]

To edit text in landscape orientation 1 Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text. 2 Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit... and select an option. To edit text in portrait orientation 1 Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. 2 Select the text you want to edit, then use the appli[...]

Phonepad The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation. Using the Phonepad 1 Choose a text input option 2 Change the character case and turn on t[...]

Keyboard and Phonepad settings You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as writing language and automatic correction. To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings 1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap or . 2 Tap , then tap Keyboard settings . To add a writing language for text[...]

To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards 1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . 2 Find and tap Dual SIM settings . 3 Mark or unmark the SIM1 and SIM2 checkboxes. To rename a SIM card 1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . 2 Find and tap Dual SIM settings . 3 Select a SIM card and enter a name for it. 4 Tap OK . To set a SIM card for [...]

To set the date manually 1 From the Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time . 3 Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked. 4 Tap Set date . 5 Adjust the date by scrolling up and down. 6 Tap Set . To set the time manually 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Date & time . 3 Un[...]

To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep . 3 Select an option. To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key . Language settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. To change the language 1 From[...]

To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™ 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound . 3 Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox. The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. Memory You can save content to your device's internal storage and to a memory card. Memory card Your device sup[...]

Internet and messaging settings To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to get these settings: • For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come preinstalled on your device. You can then start using the I[...]

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. To turn data traffic on or off 1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . 2 Tap Data usage . 3 Drag the [...]

To change the SIM card used for data traffic 1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . 2 Find and tap Dual SIM settings . 3 Under SIM card for data traffic , tap the available SIM card, that is, the card that you want to switch from. 4 Select the SIM card that you want to switch to. For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fa[...]

Google Play™ Getting started with Google Play™ Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™ account[...]

To delete an installed application 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Settings . 3 Tap Apps . 4 Select the application that you want to delete. 5 Tap Uninstall . It is not possible to delete some preinstalled applications. Permissions Some applications may need to access data, settings and various functions on your device in order to wo[...]

Calling Emergency calls Your device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911. You can normally use these numbers to make emergency calls in any country, with or without a SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network. To make an emergency call 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and Tap Phone . 3 Enter the emerg[...]

To reject a second call • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap . To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. To turn on the loudspeaker during a call • Tap . To mute the microphone during a call • Tap . To activate the screen during a call • Briefly press . To enter numbers during a call 1 [...]

To call your voicemail service 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Phone . 3 Touch and hold 1 . 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 Drag the status bar d[...]

Call settings Barring calls You can bar all or certain categories of incoming and outgoing calls. When you use call barring for the first time, you need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and then a new password to activate the call barring function. To block incoming or outgoing calls 1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap > Call se[...]

By activating mutual call forwarding, you ensure that don't miss any incoming calls to either SIM card. Additional charges may be incurred when calls are forwarded using this feature. To turn on the mutual call forwarding function 1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap > Dual SIM settings . 2 Drag the slider beside Call forward mutually [...]

To add a number to the list of Fixed Dialing Numbers 1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap > Call settings . 2 Select a SIM card. 3 Tap Fixed dialling numbers > FDN list . 4 If there are no contacts on your SIM card, tap . 5 Enter the desired information, then tap Save . 6 If necessary, enter a PIN2, and tap Save . 43 This is an Internet [...]

Contacts Transferring contacts using a computer Contacts Setup is an application within the PC Companion and the Sony™ Bridge for Mac applications which helps you to gather contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. The Contacts Setup application supports several device brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia. Yo[...]

To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth ® technology 1 Make sure you have the Bluetooth ® function turned on and your device set to visible. 2 When you are asked to confirm whether you want to receive the file, tap Accept . 3 Drag down the Notification panel and tap the file you received to import the contact data. To import contacts from a [...]

To edit a contact 1 From the Home screen , tap , then tap . 2 Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap . 3 Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done . To associate a picture with a contact 1 From your Home screen , tap , then tap . 2 Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap . 3 Tap and select the desired method for adding th[...]

1 Shortcut tabs 2 Tap a contact to view its details 3 Alphabetical index for browsing contacts 4 Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu 5 Search for contacts 6 Create a contact 7 Open more options To search for a contact 1 From your Home screen , tap , then tap . 2 Tap and enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Sea[...]

Sending contact information To send your business card 1 From 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[...]

Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your device using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos. The number of characters that you can send in a [...]

To delete a message 1 From your Home screen , tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete. 3 Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Delete . To delete conversations 1 From your Home screen , tap , then find and tap . 2 Press , then tap Delete conversations . 3 Mark [...]

Google Talk™ You can use the Google Talk™ instant messaging application on your device 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 Google Talk™ 1 When someone contacts you on Google Talk™, appears in the status bar. 2 Dr[...]

Email Getting started with Email Use the Email application in your phone to send and receive emails through your regular email account or through your corporate account. Or you can do both. Your phone can handle several email accounts at the same time. You can set up these accounts to run through one combined inbox, or through separate inboxes. Not[...]

To remove an email account from your device 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap . 3 Press , then tap Settings . 4 Tap the account you want to remove. 5 Find and tap Delete account > OK . Gmail™ and other Google™ services If you have a Google™ account, you can use the Gmail™ application in your phone to read, write and organise[...]

To read your email messages 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , and select the account you want to check. 3 In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want to read. 4 [...]

To mark a read email as unread 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you want to check another email account that you have set up on your phone, tap the bar containing , then select the account you want to check. 3 Mark the checkbox for the desired email, then tap . To mark an unread em[...]

"WALKMAN" application About Music Get the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to and organise music, audio books and podcasts that you have transferred to your memory card from a computer, or purchased and downloaded from online stores. To make content easily available to the music player, you can use the Media Go™ application. M[...]

Using the "WALKMAN" application To play audio content 1 From your Home screen , tap , then find and tap . 2 In My music , select a music category and browse to the song that you want to open. 3 Tap a song to play it. You might not be able to play copyright-protected items. Please verify that you have necessary rights in material that you [...]

To send a song 1 In My music , when browsing your songs , touch and hold a song title. 2 Tap Send . 3 Select an application from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also send albums and playlists in the same way. To "Like" a song on Facebook™ 1 While the song is playing in the "WALKMAN" application, tap th[...]

3 Browse your music by artist 4 Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels 5 Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited™ 6 Browse your favourite playlists 7 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends have shared using online services 8 Browse all playlists 9 Browse audio by track 10 Browse by album To add a shortcut[...]

For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer on page 98. To create your own playlists 1 In My music , to add an artist, album or a song to a playlist, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or song. 2 In the menu that opens, tap Add to > Create new playlist . 3 Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK .[...]

TrackID™ technology Identifying music using TrackID™ technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™ and you can view Track[...]

To recommend a track on Facebook™ 1 When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title. 2 In the track information screen, wait for the tab to appear, then tap this tab. 3 Log in to Facebook™ and recommend the track. The feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. To d[...]

FM radio About the FM radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices [...]

7 Tuning dial 8 Save or remove a channel as a favourite 9 Tuned frequency Using your favourite radio channels You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By using favourites you can quickly return to a radio channel. To save a channel as a favourite 1 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to [...]

Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™ Use TrackID™ technology to identify music tracks as they play on your device's FM radio. To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ 1 While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then select TrackID™ . 2 A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application sam[...]

Camera About the camera The camera application has several other features. For example, you can use it to send photos and videos to friends as messages, or upload them to a web service. Your device also has a front camera, which is useful for self-portraits. Camera controls overview 1 Zoom in or out 2 Main camera screen 3 Camera key – Activate th[...]

To take a self-portrait using the front camera 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then find and select Front camera . 3 To take the photo, press the camera key. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. To use the zoom function • When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down. • When the [...]

To take a photo using Smile Shutter™ 1 When the camera is open and Smile Shutter™ is turned on, point the camera at your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on. 2 The face selected appears inside a coloured frame and the photo is taken automatically. 3 If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually. Adding [...]

2592×1944(4:3) 5 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non- widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 2560×1440(16:9) 3 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1632×1224(4:3) 2 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non- widescreen di[...]

Off Focus mode The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellow focus frame stays sharp. Single auto focus The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the camera screen until[...]

Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. 100 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100. 200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. 400 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. 800 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Metering This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of [...]

The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears. This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode. Touch capture Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger. This setting is only available when focus mode is set to touch focus. O[...]

Using the video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings 1 Activate the camera. 2 Tap one of the settings icons on the screen. 3 To display all settings, tap . 4 Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. To customise the video camera settings panel 1 When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings. 2 [...]

Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited to fit in a multimedia message. Photo light Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight. On Off Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poo[...]

White balance The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. Auto Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions. Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs. Fluorescent Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Ad[...]

Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. 76 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.[...]

Album Viewing photos and videos in Album Use Album to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. You can add geotags to your photos and videos, and then view them on a world map. In Album, you can also view photos and videos that you've uploaded to an onli[...]

4 Tap a photo or video to view it. 5 The date and number of items in the group below. To view photos and videos in grid view 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Album . All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Videos are indicated by . 3 Tap a photo or video to view it. 4 Flick left to view the next photo or[...]

5 View your photos on a map. 6 View all photos and videos saved to your device's internal storage. 7 View all photos and videos saved to the removable memory card. To view content in list view in the Camera albums tile 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Album > My albums > Camera albums . 3 Tap a folder that you want to open.[...]

To watch a slideshow of your photos with music 1 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > SensMe™ slideshow . 2 Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap . The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music data to play a slideshow. 3 To pause playing, t[...]

Working with videos in Album Use Album to watch videos that you’ve taken with the camera, downloaded, or copied to your device. You can also share your videos with friends, for example, by uploading them to online services. To play a video 1 Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album. 2 Using grid view or list view, locate the video that[...]

Overview of Maps tile 1 Search a location on the map. 2 View menu options. 3 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location. 4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map. 5 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen. To enable location dete[...]

To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album 1 When viewing the map in Album, tap , then tap Add geotag . 2 Find and tap the photo to which you want to add the geotag. 3 Tap the desired location on the map to set the geotag, then tap OK . To edit the geotag of a photo in Album 1 When viewing a photo on the map in Album, touch and hold the photo un[...]

Movies About Movies Use the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved on your device. The Movies application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network. Videos taken with your [...]

To play a video in full screen mode 1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 2 Tap . You can only switch to full screen mode if the video is not playing in full screen mode already. To play the video in its original size, tap . To share a video 1 When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share . 2 In the menu that opens, tap[...]

Video Unlimited About Video Unlimited Use the Video Unlimited service to rent and buy videos that you can view not only on your Android device, but also on a PC, PlayStation ® Portable (PSP ® ), PlayStation ® 3 or PlayStation ® Vita. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other cat[...]

Downloading of video is completed Downloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your device is connected to a Wi- Fi ® network, and that you have enough free space on your memory card or on the internal storage. Downloading of video is ongoing Downloading is paused Confirmation of successful purchase Rental countdown period has star[...]

Web browser About the web browser The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. Google Chrome™ is not available in all markets. To open the web b[...]

Connectivity Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and share media files over the same Wi-Fi® network with other DLNA Certified™ devices, for example, TVs and computers. If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), [...]

To add a Wi-Fi® network manually 1 Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on. 2 From the Home screen , tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi . 4 Tap . 5 Enter the Network SSID for the network. 6 Tap the Security field to select a security type. 7 If required, enter a password. 8 Tap Save . Wi-Fi® network name is indicated as SSID, ESSID, Access Poin[...]

To turn on Wi-Fi Direct™ 1 Make sure your device has the Wi-Fi® function turned on. 2 From your Home screen , tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi . 4 Tap > Wi-Fi Direct . Sharing your mobile data connection You can share your device's mobile data connection with a single computer using a USB cable. This process is called USB tetheri[...]

example, VPN connections are commonly used 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 transf[...]

To view a shared photo on your device 1 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device. 2 From your Home screen , tap . 3 Find and tap Album > My albums . All your available online albums and connected devices are displayed. 4 Select a device from the list of connected devices. 5 [...]

To change the access level of a registered device 1 From your Home screen , tap , then find and tap . 2 Tap My music to open the music library. 3 Press , then tap Media server . 4 Select a device from the Registered devices list. 5 Tap Change access level and select an option. To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices 1[...]

NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimetre, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active. NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions. To turn on the NFC function 1 From your Home scree[...]

To share a photo or video with another device using NFC 1 Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. 2 To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home screen , tap , then find and tap Album . 3 Tap the photo or video that you want to share. 4 Hold your device and the receiving device bac[...]

To adjust your device's visibility time to other Bluetooth ® devices 1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . 2 Find and tap Bluetooth . 3 Press and select Visibility timeout . 4 Select an option. Naming your device You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Bluetooth ® function and y[...]

To unpair a Bluetooth ® device 1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . 2 Find and tap Bluetooth . 3 Under Paired devices , tap beside the name of the device that you want to unpair. 4 Tap Unpair . Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth ® technology Share items with other Bluetooth ® compatible devices such as phones or computers. You ca[...]

helps you access additional computer applications to transfer and organise media files, update your device, synchronise device content, and more. You might not be able to transfer some copyright-protected material between your device and a computer. Transferring and handling content using a USB cable Use a USB cable connection between a computer an[...]

To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > USB Connectivity . 3 Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under Trusted devices . 4 Tap Disconnect . To remove a pairing with another device 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Sett[...]

information or a map of nearby outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standard barcode types. To start the NeoReader™ application 1 From the Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap NeoReader™ . To scan a barcode 1 When the NeoReader™ application is open, hold your device over the barcode until the complete barcode is visible in the viewfinder. 2 Your[...]

To create a Smart Connect event 1 Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. 2 On the Events tab, tap . 3 Give the event a name, then tap Create . 4 Under When , add either an accessory or a time interval, or both. 5 Under Do this , add what you want to happe[...]

Synchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your device You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your device from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronising your device with other information s[...]

To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contacts 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Tap Email , then tap . 3 Tap Settings and select a corporate account. 4 Change the desired settings. To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate account 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Tap Email , then tap . 3 Tap Settings and select a corporate ac[...]

Maps and locations About location services Use your device to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wireless networks. Enable the wireless networks option if you only need your approximate location, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view of the sky, enable the GPS option. In situations where the [...]

operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every market, country or region. To use Google Maps™ 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Maps . If you want to use Google Maps™, you have to enable one of the location methods available under Settings > Location services . To learn more about Goo[...]

Calendar and alarm clock Calendar About the calendar Your device has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your device calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts on page 103. To set the calendar view 1 From your Home screen , tap , th[...]

To set a new alarm 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Alarm & clock . 3 Tap . 4 Tap Time and 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 Alarm & clock . 3 Tap the alarm that you want to edit. 4 [...]

To activate the vibrate function for an alarm 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Alarm & clock . 3 Tap the alarm you want to edit. 4 Tap Advanced alarm settings , then mark the Vibrate checkbox. 5 Tap Done . To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode 1 From your Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Alarm & clock , th[...]

Support and maintenance Updating your device Update your device to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your device to run a wireless update or you can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using a USB cable connection. If you [...]

To download the PC Companion application from your device 1 Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable. 2 When prompted, follow the instructions in your device to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer. PC Companion can also be downloaded from PC Companion . To download software updates using a USB cable connection 1 Insta[...]

To perform a factory data reset To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure is underway. 1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap . 2 Find and tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset . 3 If you also want to erase data such as pictures and music, which is saved to your device's internal s[...]

To lock a SIM card 1 From the Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM/RUIM card lock . 3 Select a SIM card. 4 Tap Lock SIM card . 5 Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK . To change the SIM card PIN 1 From the Home screen , tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM/RUIM card lock . 3 Select a SIM card[...]

To disable the screen unlock pattern 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock . 2 Draw the screen unlock pattern. 3 Tap Swipe . To create a screen unlock PIN 1 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN . 2 Enter a numeric PIN. 3 If necessary, tap to minimise the keyboard. 4 Tap[...]

Recycling your device Got an old device lying around the house? Why not recycle it? By doing so, you will help us reuse its materials and components, and you’ll protect the environment, too! Find out more about the recycling options in your region at www.sonymobile.com/recycle . 115 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only f[...]

Reference Settings overview Get to know the settings in your device so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi® on or off, scan for available Wi-Fi® networks, or add a Wi-Fi® network. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth® on or off, search for available Bluetooth® devices, and make your device visible or invisible to other[...]

Setup guide Get help setting up your device. Add account Add an account on your device, for example, an email account or a Google™ account. Date & time Set the time and date, or choose the network-provided values. Select your preferred date and hour format. Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related settings[...]

Vibrate mode An alarm is set Synchronisation is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronisation A Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are available Notification icons The following notification icons may appear on your screen: New email message New text message or multimedia message New voicemail An upcoming calendar event A song is[...]

Use the Facebook application to engage in social networking with friends, family members and colleagues around the world. Browse and listen to FM radio stations. Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos. Use the Gmail™ application to read, write and organise email messages. Search for information in your device an[...]

Important information Important information leaflet Before you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet provided in the Setup guide in your device or in the box. To access the setup guide manually 1 From the Home screen , tap . 2 Tap Settings > Setup guide . Limitations to services and features Some of the services and feat[...]

Index A accounts .................................................................. 11 Exchange Active Sync® .................................. 11 Facebook™ ..................................................... 11 Google™ ......................................................... 11 adjusting volume .............................................[...]

Facebook™ "Like" a song on Facebook™ ......................... 58 favourites removing radio channels as ............................ 64 saving radio channels as ................................. 64 finding your device ................................................ 114 fixed dialling ..................................................[...]

creating ........................................................... 60 deleting ............................................................ 60 playing your own ............................................. 60 removing songs ............................................... 60 powering off ............................................................[...]

video camera ..................................................... 66, 72 recording videos ..............................................72 settings ............................................................ 73 Video Unlimited ....................................................... 86 buying videos ................................................[...]