Sony MT25i manual

User guide Xperia ™ neo L MT25i[...]

Contents Important information ..................................................................6 Android™ – what and why? .........................................................7 Applications .......................................................................................7 Getting started..............................................[...]

Sharing your contacts ...................................................................... 43 Backing up contacts ........................................................................ 44 Messaging ................................................................................... 45 Using text and multimedia messaging..........................[...]

Connecting to wireless networks ............................................. 71 Wi-Fi® ............................................................................................. 71 Virtual private networks (VPNs) ........................................................ 74 Web browser.............................................................[...]

SIM card protection ....................................................................... 106 Setting a screen lock ..................................................................... 107 Updating your phone ............................................................... 109 Updating your phone wirelessly........................................[...]

Important information Please read 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 Number, 112. Ple[...]

Android™ – what and why? Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones 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™ you can download [...]

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 remove the battery microSD 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Pl[...]

To insert a memory card • Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. To remove the memory card • Remove the battery cover and the battery, then press against the edge of the memory card and release it. Draw the card outwards to remove it. To insert the SIM card Do not insert an incompatible [...]

microSD • Remove the battery cover, then insert the SIM card into its slot with the gold- coloured contacts facing down. To remove the SIM card 1 Remove the battery cover and the battery. 2 Place the tip of your finger on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot. To attach the battery cover 1 Place the cover over the back of the phone so that th[...]

Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone 1 Press and hold down the power key on the right side of the phone until the phone vibrates. 2 If your screen goes dark, press the home key or press the power key briefly to activate the screen. 3 To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen. 4 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, an[...]

To unlock the screen • Drag to the right across the screen. To lock the screen manually • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key . Accounts and services Sign in to your online service accounts from your phone and benefit from a range of services. Combine services and get even more out of them. For example, collect contacts from [...]

Getting to know your phone Phone overview 4 5 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 1. Front camera lens 2. Ear speaker 3. Light sensor/Proximity sensor 4. Touchscreen 5. Search Key 6. Menu key 7. Home key 8. Back key 9. Notification LED 10. Headset connector 11. Camera lens 12. Camera LED light 13. Connector for charger/USB cable 14. Battery[...]

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 from any application or screen • Open a window showing your most recently used applications Menu • Open a list of options available in the current screen or application Se[...]

1 Plug the phone 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 phone, with the USB symbol facing up. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts. 4 When the battery status LED is green, the phone is fully[...]

applications, such as YouTube™. Some Google Play™ applications also consume more power. • Close and exit applications that you are not using. • Lower the screen display brightness level. • Turn off your phone or use Airplane mode if you are in an area with no network coverage. Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks,[...]

To zoom • When available, tap or to zoom in or out. You may have to drag the screen (in any direction) to make the zoom icons appear. To zoom with two fingers • Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the[...]

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 phone has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects the ambient light level and adjusts the b[...]

To share an item from your Home screen 1 Press to open your Home screen. 2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to . 3 Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications and widgets you like with your friends so they can download and use them. Widgets Widgets are small appl[...]

To rename a folder 1 Tap the folder to open it. 2 Touch the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field. 3 Enter the new folder name and tap Done . To move an item on the Home screen 1 Press to open your Home screen. 2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location. To delete an it[...]

To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag it to the desired location. To share an application from your Application screen 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen,[...]

To move an application on the Application screen 1 Open the Application screen, then tap . 2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to the new location. 3 Tap to exit edit mode. You can only move your applications when is selected. To uninstall an application from the Application screen 1 From your Home[...]

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 open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel • Tap . To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel • Place you[...]

Using the on-screen keyboard 12:45 3G ,. QW E R T Y U I O P AS D FG H J K L ZXC V B N M 5 7 1 6 4 3 2 1 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language. 2 Close the on-screen keyboard view 3 Display numbers and symbols. Touch and hold to display smileys. 4 Enter a [...]

To enter common punctuation marks 1 When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar. 2 Select a punctuation mark from the candidate bar. The selected mark is inserted before the space. To quickly enter a full stop, tap the space bar twice when you finish entering a word. To insert a smiley 1 When you enter text, touch and hold . 2 Select a smile[...]

To change the Gesture input settings 1 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . If you have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold . 2 Tap Text input settings . 3 Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox. 4 If you want to automatically add a space between gestures without having to tap the space bar each time, mark [...]

8 Delete a character before the cursor All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual phone. To open the Phonepad for the first time • Tap a text entry field, then tap or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language. Tap Portrait keyboard and select an option. Once you’v[...]

Text input settings When entering text, you can access a text input settings menu that helps you set options for text prediction. For example, you can decide 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 Whe[...]

To set the date manually 1 From your 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 Unm[...]

To set the screen to vibrate 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound . 3 Mark the Vibrate on touch 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 > Sleep . 3 Select [...]

To move an application to the memory card 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps . 3 Tap the desired application. 4 Tap Move to SD card . It is not possible to move some applications from the phone memory to the memory card. Memory card Your phone is preloaded with a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media content.[...]

• For most mobile phone networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come preinstalled on your phone. You can then start using the Internet and send messages right away. • In some cases you will get the option to download Internet and messaging settings the first time you turn on your phone. It is also possible to download these sett[...]

To turn off all data traffic 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks . 3 Unmark the Data enabled checkbox. Data roaming Depending on your network operator, it might be possible to allow mobile data connections via 2G/3G outside of your home network (roaming). Please note that data transmission charge[...]

Calling Emergency calls Your phone 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 the 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 emer[...]

To answer a call • Drag to the right across the screen. If you are using regular 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 • Drag to the left across the screen. To reject a second call • When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap Busy . T[...]

Voicemail If your subscription includes a voicemail service, callers can leave voice messages for you when you can't answer calls. Your voicemail service 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[...]

To make a conference call 1 During an ongoing call, tap . 2 Dial the number of your second participant and tap . 3 If the second participant answers, the first call is put on hold. 4 Tap . To add more participants, repeat steps 1 to 4. To have a private conversation with a conference call participant 1 During an ongoing conference call, tap the but[...]

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 want to forward the calls to, then tap Enable . To turn off call forwarding 1 From your[...]

Contacts Use the Contacts application to store and manage all your numbers, email addresses, and other contact data in one place. Just tap on a contact to see all communications with that contact in one easy overview. You can add new contacts in your phone and synchronise them with contacts saved in your Google™ account, Microsoft ® Exchange Act[...]

Transferring contacts using an Apple® Mac® computer For detailed instructions on how to use an Apple Mac computer to transfer contacts from your old phone, go to www.sonymobile.com . Transferring contacts using synchronisation accounts Your phone works with popular online synchronisation accounts such as Google Sync™, Microsoft ® Exchange Acti[...]

Contacts screen overview 2 1 6 5 4 3 1 Tap here to create a contact 2 Contact search field 3 Touch a contact to view its details 4 Alphabetical index for browsing contacts 5 Tap a contact thumbnail to access the Quick Contact menu 6 Shortcut tabs Managing your contacts You can create, edit and synchronise your contacts in a few simple steps. You ca[...]

To edit a contact 1 From the Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact . 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 Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact . 3 T[...]

To assign a contact to a group 1 From the Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Touch and hold the contact that you want to assign to a group, then tap Edit contact . 3 Tap the bar directly under Assign to group . 4 Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact, then tap Done . Favourites You can mark contacts as favourites so t[...]

To send several contacts at once 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Press , then tap Send contacts . 3 Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all 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[...]

Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can send and receive text messages from your phone 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 you can send in a single[...]

To delete a message 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging . 2 Tap the desired conversation. 3 Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Yes . 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 wa[...]

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. Note that emails you receive t[...]

To receive email messages 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. 3 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. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap the bar containing ,[...]

To forward an email message 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 Find and tap the message you want to forward. 4 Tap , then tap Forward . 5 T[...]

To manage your email in batches 1 From your Home screen, tap , then 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. 2 Mark the checkboxes for the emails you want to select. 3 When you are[...]

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 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, synchronise your phone calendar application with your G[...]

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. 2 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap[...]

Timescape™ Timescape™ collects all your communications into one integrated view. Events such as Facebook™ or Twitter™ updates appear as tiles in a chronological flow on the screen. Browse the files to get a snack-size preview of events before choosing to open them and view the full content. Timescape™ also features an infinite button that[...]

Timescape™ event filter All events Missed calls Received text and multimedia messages Updates from your Twitter™ contacts Updates from your Facebook™ contacts To filter the events 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 Timescap[...]

To download and install new services for Timescape™ 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Timescape™ . 3 Press , then tap Settings > Set up services > Extension search . 4 If you don't have a Google account set up on your phone, follow the on-screen instructions to add one. Otherwise, you are directed straight to Google Play?[...]

Timescape™ widget view 2 4 3 1 1 Timescape™ tile 2 Tap to refresh the view 3 Shortcut to the Timescape™ main view 4 Tap to update your status You cannot preview tiles when using 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™ Widget . 4 Se[...]

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 in your phone [...]

game. You might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messages in some applications. To clear all cache for an application 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings . 3 Tap Apps . 4 Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache. 5 Tap Clear cache . It is not possible to clear the cache for some applications[...]

PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to download applications, music, games, ringtones and wallpapers. 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 m[...]

Video Unlimited™ Use the Video Unlimited™ service to rent and purchase videos that you can view not only on your phone, but also on your PC. Select your pick from the latest Hollywood releases, action movies, comedies, classics, and a range of other categories. Video Unlimited™ might not be available in all countries or regions. To open Video[...]

Downloading of video is completed Downloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi ® network, and that you have enough free space on your memory card. Downloading of video is ongoing Downloading is paused Confirmation of successful purchase Rental countdown period has started Watching a video from Vid[...]

Music Unlimited™ Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs over a 3G or Wi-Fi ® connection. You can manage and edit your personal music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists and music using a PC that runs the Windows ® operating system. Go to www.sonyentertainment[...]

Getting organised Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™ account, you can also synchronise your phone calendar with your web calendar. See Synchronising data on your phone on page 67. To set the calendar view 1 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar . 2 Press and select an option[...]

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 want to edit. 4 Tap Time . 5 Scroll up or down [...]

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 . 4 Mark the Alarm in silent mode checkbox. To [...]

Scanning with the NeoReader™ application Use your phone as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan. For example, you see a coat in a magazine ad and want to find the nearest retail outlet to buy it. If the ad contains a readable barcode, the NeoReader™ application uses this code to access mobile web content, such as a web page w[...]

Synchronising data on your phone You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your phone from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications installed on your phone. Synchronising your phone with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay [...]

Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly from your phone. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a computer. After setup, you can find your information in the Email , Calendar and Contacts applications. For you to access the functionali[...]

To set up a Facebook™ inside Xperia™ account on your phone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync . 3 Make sure that synchronisation is turned on so that applications can synchronise data automatically. 4 Tap Add account > Facebook inside Xperia™ . 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Facebook™ [...]

To set a synchronisation interval 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync , then tap your SyncML™ account. 3 Tap Account settings . 4 Tap Sync interval and select an interval option. To remove a SyncML™ account from your phone 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Settings > Accounts & sync , then tap your S[...]

Connecting to wireless networks You can access the Internet wirelessly from your phone using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and access cheaper call and data rates. If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network with your phone. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other[...]

Advanced Wi-Fi® settings Before you add a Wi-Fi® network manually, you need to turn on the Wi-Fi® setting in your phone. Wi-Fi® network status When you are connected to a Wi-Fi® network or when there are Wi-Fi® networks available in your vicinity, it is possible to see the status of these Wi-Fi® networks. You can also enable the phone to not[...]

To set up file sharing using the Connected devices feature 1 Connect your phone to a Wi-Fi® network. 2 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Connected Devices . 3 Tap and edit your phone name, if desired. This name will later appear on other client devices connected to the Wi-Fi network, to identify your phone. 4 Mark the Share content ch[...]

To share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable 1 Deactivate all USB cable connections to your phone. 2 Using the USB cable that came with your phone, connect your phone to a computer. 3 From your Home screen, tap . 4 Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot . 5 Mark the USB tethering checkbox. The phone st[...]

To add a virtual private network 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN . 3 Tap Add VPN network . 4 Select the type of VPN to add. 5 Enter your VPN settings. 6 Tap Save . To connect to a virtual private network 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > More… > VPN . 3 In the list of avail[...]

Web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and save pages for offline viewing. You can open up to 16 windows at the same time and switch among them easily. You can also request the desktop version of a web page if you don't want to view the mobile version. To open the web browser 1 From your Home s[...]

To zoom in or out on a web page Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on a web page: • Double-tap to zoom in on the web page, or double-tap again to zoom out. • Touch an area of the page with two fingers at once and spread them apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out. To reload the current web page • Press , then tap[...]

To bookmark a web page 1 While you are viewing the web page, press . 2 Tap Save to bookmarks . 3 If desired, edit the bookmark. 4 When you're done, tap OK . To open a bookmark 1 When the browser is open, flick downwards on the screen to make the search and address bar appear. 2 Tap next to the search and address bar, then tap . The names of an[...]

Managing text and images To find text within a web page 1 When you are viewing a web page, press . 2 Tap Find on page . 3 Enter your search text. Characters that match your search get highlighted on the web page. 4 Tap the up or down arrows to go to the previous or next highlighted item. 5 Tap to close the search bar. To copy text from a web page 1[...]

Downloading from the web You can download applications and content when you browse the web using the web browser in your phone. Usually you have to touch a download link for the desired file and the download then starts automatically. To view your downloaded files 1 Make sure that you have inserted a memory card in your phone before viewing any pre[...]

Auto-filling text Auto-filling allows you to automatically enter data such as names and addresses on various web forms, so you don’t have to enter the same information repeatedly on different web pages. To create text for auto-filling 1 When the browser is open, press . 2 Tap Settings > General . 3 Mark the Form auto-fill checkbox, if it is no[...]

Music Get the most out of your music 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. Media Go™ helps transfer music content bet[...]

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 – drag or tap to fast forward and rewind 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 queue To change tracks • In the music player, tap o[...]

To share a track 1 When browsing 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 or more tracks at[...]

the most played songs of each artist in your audio library. You can create your own playlists from the music 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 computer. When you connect and mount your phone to the computer using a USB cable connection[...]

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 TrackID charts to see what Tra[...]

To delete a track from the track history 1 When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title. 2 Tap Delete . 3 Tap Yes in the popup window. 87 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.[...]

Taking photos and recording videos Take a photo or record a video with the camera in your phone. You can hold the camera horizontally or vertically. Use the front camera to take self-portraits. Share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and videos to a web service.Your camera is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor, w[...]

Using still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings 1 Open the camera. 2 If the still camera is not selected, tap the still camera icon to expand the view, then tap again. 3 To display all settings, tap . 4 Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired. Still camera settings The following settings appear in the camera[...]

Fluorescent Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting. Cloudy Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky. 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 way in, you achieve a better result. Hold it steady Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to st[...]

Camera settings Store location Select if you want the geographical location to be added when you take a photo. Restore defaults Restore the camera settings to the default values. Flash mode Select how the camera light should be used. On Use the light. Off Don't use the camera light. Sometimes video quality can be better without the light, even[...]

Viewing photos and videos in Gallery Use Gallery to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your phone camera, or to view similar content that you've downloaded or copied to the memory card. In Gallery, you can also view photos and videos that you've uploaded to an online service, for example, to a Picasa™ web album or to F[...]

51 3 4 2 1 Tap to switch from grid to stack view 2 The name of the album 3 Tap a photo or video to view it 4 Tap an arrow to scroll a screen at a time. Drag left or right to scroll rapidly. 5 Tap to return to the main Gallery screen To view photos and videos in Gallery 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Xperia™ Gallery . 3 Tap an album[...]

To share an album in Gallery If you share an album, do not delete the original copy of the album before the items in the album are completely sent. 1 From the main Gallery screen, touch and hold an album that you want to work with. Selection mode is now activated. 2 Check the albums you want to share, then press . 3 Tap Share . 4 In the menu that o[...]

To crop a photo 1 When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press . 2 In the toolbar, tap More > Crop . 3 To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When crop arrows appear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame. 4 To resize all sides of the crop frame at the same time, touch and hold one of the four corner[...]

To fast forward and rewind a video 1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 2 Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward. Alternatively, you can tap or . To adjust the volume of a video • Press the volume key. To share a video 1 Open a Gallery album containing a video. 2 To activate selection m[...]

Bluetooth™ wireless technology Use the Bluetooth™ function to send files to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your phone and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ con[...]

To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device 1 Make sure that the device you want to pair your phone with has the Bluetooth™ function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. 2 From the Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth . All available Bluetooth™ devices appear in a list. 4 Tap the Bluetooth™ devi[...]

To receive items using Bluetooth™ 1 Make sure there is a memory card in your phone. If you don't have a memory card inserted, you cannot send or receive items using Bluetooth wireless technology. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Make sure that the Bluetooth™ function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. 4 The sending device [...]

Connecting your phone to a computer Connect your phone to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and other file types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology. When you connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted to install the PC Companion application on your computer[...]

To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode 1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally enabled by default. 2 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Connectivity . 4 Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices . 5 Tap Connect . Make sure your [...]

To transfer content using the Media Go™ application 1 Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable. 2 Phone : In the status bar, SD card connected appears. 3 Computer : The PC Companion application launches automatically. In PC Companion, click Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you may have to wait for [...]

Using location services to find your position Use your phone 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 th[...]

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 Google Maps™ • When you use Google Maps™, press , then tap Help . Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latit[...]

Backing up and restoring Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to your memory card or online storage account. Such backups can be used to restore your content and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted. Types of content you can back up Use the Backup and restore application to back up the[...]

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. To view your IMEI number 1 Turn off your phone, the[...]

To change the SIM card PIN2 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed dialling numbers > Change PIN2 . 3 Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK . 4 Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK . 5 Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK . To unblock a locked SIM card 1 When Enter PUK and new PIN code appears, enter th[...]

To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern 1 Activate the screen. 2 Draw your screen unlock pattern. If the unlock pattern you draw on the screen is rejected five times in a row, you can select to either wait 30 seconds and then try again, or to answer the security question you have selected. To change the screen unlock pattern 1 From your [...]

Updating your phone Update your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your phone 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 update wirelessly, then you[...]

To download the 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.sonymobile.com . To download software updates using a USB cable connection 1 Ins[...]

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

Accessibility Enable your installed accessibility services and adjust related settings. Developer options Set options for application development. For example, you can show CPU usage on the phone display and show visual feedback for touches. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode when USB is connected. About phone View information about you[...]

Status and notification icons overview Status icons The following status icons may appear on your screen: Signal strength No signal Roaming GPRS is available EDGE is available 3G is available Sending and downloading GPRS data Sending and downloading EDGE data Sending and downloading 3G data Battery status The battery is charging GPS is activated Ai[...]

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 Uploading data More (undisplayed) notifications 114 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for pr[...]

User support Access user support directly in your phone through the Help 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 Mobile support zone, and from the Sony Mobile Customer support service. • Help application features: • User guide i[...]

Troubleshooting My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • Restart your phone. • Remove and re-insert the battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone. • Update your phone. Updating your phone ensures optimal performance and provides the latest enhancements[...]

I cannot use Internet-based services Make sure your subscription covers data downloads and that the Internet settings in your phone are correct. See Internet and messaging settings on page 31 for more information on how to enable data traffic, data roaming, and download Internet settings. Contact your network operator for more information about you[...]

Recycling your phone Got an old phone 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 . 118 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private[...]

Legal information Sony MT25i This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile Communicatio[...]

Index A accounts .................................................................. 12 Exchange Active Sync® .................................. 12 Facebook™ ..................................................... 12 Google™ ......................................................... 12 adjusting volume .............................................[...]

hardware keys ......................................................... 14 headset .................................................................... 31 using ................................................................ 31 Home screen ........................................................... 18 customising ..................................[...]

ringtone ................................................................... 63 rotating photos ............................................................. 94 S scanning barcodes .................................................. 66 screen ...................................................................... 29 cracked ..........................[...]

wireless networks .................................................. 103 Wisepilot™ ............................................................ 104 Z zooming photos ............................................................. 94 123 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.[...]