Sony Xperia arco S LT26w User Manual

User guide  
Xperia acro S  
LT26w  
Contacts ......................................................................................42  
About Contacts.................................................................................42  
Transferring contacts to your new device..........................................42  
Contacts screen overview.................................................................44  
Managing your contacts....................................................................44  
Communicating with your contacts...................................................46  
Sharing your contacts.......................................................................46  
Backing up contacts.........................................................................46  
Messaging....................................................................................48  
Using text and multimedia messaging...............................................48  
Text and multimedia message options..............................................49  
Google Talk™ ..................................................................................50  
Email.............................................................................................51  
Getting started with Email.................................................................51  
Using e-mail......................................................................................52  
"WALKMAN" application .............................................................55  
About the "WALKMAN" application...................................................55  
Transferring media files to your device ..............................................55  
Using the "WALKMAN" application ..................................................56  
Visualizer ..........................................................................................57  
Getting more information about a track or artist................................57  
Using My music to organize your tracks ...........................................57  
Managing playlists.............................................................................59  
"WALKMAN" application widget .......................................................60  
Protecting your hearing.....................................................................60  
Music services..............................................................................61  
TrackID™ technology........................................................................61  
Music Unlimited™.............................................................................62  
About the PlayNow™ service............................................................62  
FM radio.......................................................................................63  
About the FM radio...........................................................................63  
Using your favorite radio channels.....................................................64  
Sound settings..................................................................................64  
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™.............................................65  
Camera.........................................................................................66  
About the camera.............................................................................66  
Using the still camera........................................................................66  
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................67  
Using still camera settings.................................................................67  
Using the video camera.....................................................................70  
Album...........................................................................................75  
About Album.....................................................................................75  
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Mobile BRAVIA® Engine...................................................................75  
Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab ..................................75  
Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab .............................76  
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................80  
Viewing online albums.......................................................................81  
Movies..........................................................................................83  
About Movies....................................................................................83  
Using Movies....................................................................................83  
Video Unlimited™........................................................................85  
About Video Unlimited™...................................................................85  
Renting or buying a video..................................................................85  
Watching a video from Video Unlimited™..........................................86  
Web browser................................................................................87  
About the web browser.....................................................................87  
Connectivity.................................................................................88  
Connecting to wireless networks.......................................................88  
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices.................................91  
NFC..................................................................................................93  
Bluetooth™ wireless technology.......................................................96  
Connecting your device to a computer..............................................98  
Connecting your phone to a TV set.................................................100  
Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application....................100  
Smart Connect................................................................................101  
Synchronizing data on your device............................................103  
About synchronizing data on your device........................................103  
Synchronizing with Google™..........................................................103  
Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts...........103  
Synchronizing with Facebook™......................................................104  
Maps and locations....................................................................106  
About location services...................................................................106  
Using GPS......................................................................................106  
Google Maps™...............................................................................106  
Using Google Maps™ to get directions...........................................107  
Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................108  
Calendar.........................................................................................108  
Alarm clock.....................................................................................108  
Support and maintenance..........................................................111  
Updating your device......................................................................111  
Backup and restore application.......................................................112  
Resetting your device......................................................................113  
Locking and protecting your device.................................................114  
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Support application.........................................................................116  
Recycling your device.....................................................................116  
Reference...................................................................................117  
Settings overview............................................................................117  
Status and notification icons overview.............................................118  
Application overview.......................................................................119  
Important information.................................................................121  
Important information leaflet............................................................121  
Limitations to services and features.................................................121  
Water resistance.............................................................................121  
Legal information.............................................................................122  
Index...........................................................................................124  
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Xperia™ acro S User guide  
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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 customize 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 a range of  
applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate  
applications on your Android™ device with other applications and with online services  
that you use. For example, you can back up your contacts, access your different email  
accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your appointments, and engage in  
social networking.  
Android™ devices are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available and  
your device supports this new software, you can update your device to get new features  
and the latest improvements.  
Your Android™ device is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the  
provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you  
first start your device. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in  
Android™.  
New software releases may not be compatible with all devices.  
Overview  
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Notification LED  
Connector for charger/USB cable  
Proximity sensor  
Light sensor  
Headset connector  
Ear speaker  
HDMI™ connector  
Front camera lens  
Power key  
10 Volume/Zoom key  
11 Camera key  
12 Menu key  
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13 Main microphone  
14 Home key  
15 Back key  
16 Touchscreen  
17 Speaker  
18 Camera lens  
19 Second microphone  
20 MicroSD™ card slot  
21 SIM card slot  
22 Connector for Charging Dock  
23 Strap hole  
24 Camera LED light  
25 NFC™ detection area  
Assembly  
To insert the SIM card  
Do not insert an incompatible SIM card, for example, a micro SIM card, in the SIM card slot.  
Doing so could permanently damage your SIM card or your device.  
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Insert a fingernail into the gap between the SIM card slot cover and the side of the  
device, then detach the cover.  
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Using a fingernail, pull out the SIM card holder.  
Insert the SIM card on the holder, with the gold-colored contacts facing down.  
Insert the SIM card holder back into the device.  
Re-attach the SIM card slot cover.  
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To insert a memory card  
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Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card slot cover and the side of  
the device, then detach the cover from the slot.  
Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-colored contacts  
facing up.  
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Push the memory card further into the slot until you hear a locking sound.  
Re-attach the memory card slot cover.  
A memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets.  
Turning the device on and off  
To turn on the device  
Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for  
the first time.  
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Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.  
If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.  
To unlock the screen, drag up or drag down.  
Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then select OK.  
Wait a while for the device to start.  
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later  
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap  
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To turn off the device  
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Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.  
In the options menu, tap Power off.  
Tap OK.  
It may take a while for the device to shut down.  
Screen lock  
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save  
battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the  
touchscreen when you are not using it. On the lockscreen, you can still take photos and  
play audio tracks.  
To activate the screen  
Briefly press the power key  
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To unlock the screen  
Drag up or drag down.  
To lock the screen manually  
When the screen is active, briefly press the power key  
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Setup guide  
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to explain basic functions and  
help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the device to your  
specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the settings menu.  
To access the setup guide manually  
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From the Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > Setup guide.  
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Accounts and services  
Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when you're  
on the move. For example, you can integrate contacts from your Google™ account into  
your Contacts, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to new online  
services from your device as well as from a computer.  
Google™ account  
Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your  
Android device. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™  
application in your device, chat with friends using Google Talk™, and synchronize the  
calendar application on your device with your Google Calendar™. You also need a  
Google™ account to download applications and games, music, movies, and books from  
Google Play™.  
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account  
Synchronize your device with your corporate Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account.  
This way, you keep your work email, contacts, and calendar events with you at all times.  
Facebook™ account  
Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family, and  
colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your device so that you can  
stay in touch from anywhere.  
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Getting to know your device  
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  
Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications  
Menu  
Open a list of options available in the current screen or application  
Battery  
Your device has an embedded battery.  
Charging the battery  
Your battery is partly charged when you buy the device. It may take a few minutes before  
the battery icon  
appears on the screen when you connect the charger cable to a  
power source, such as a USB port or a charger. You can still use your device while it is  
charging. Charging your device over a long period of time, for example, overnight, does  
not damage the battery or the device.  
The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a  
certain time when the charger is connected. This is to extend battery life and may result in the  
charge status showing a level below 100 percent.  
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To charge your device  
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Plug the charger into a power outlet.  
Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a  
computer).  
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Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the  
USB symbol facing up. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts.  
When the battery status LED is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the  
USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outward. Make sure not to bend  
the connector when removing the cable from the device.  
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the LED lights up  
after you connect the charger cable to a power source.  
Battery LED status  
Green  
Red  
The battery is fully charged  
The battery level is low  
Orange  
The battery is charging. The battery level is between low and full  
To check the battery level  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.  
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Improving battery performance  
The following tips can help you improve battery performance:  
Charge your device often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.  
Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the  
Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks.  
This setting does not prevent your device from transmitting data over other wireless  
networks.  
Turn off GPS, Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® when you don't need these features. You can turn  
them on and off more easily by adding the Quick settings widget to your Home screen.  
You do not need to turn off 3G.  
Use the Extended Standby Mode setting to minimize battery consumption when the  
screen is inactive.  
Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar and  
contacts) to synchronize manually. You can also synchronize automatically, but increase  
the synchronization intervals.  
Check the battery usage menu in your device to see which applications use the most  
power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming  
applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google Play™  
may also consume more power.  
Close and exit applications that you are not using.  
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Lower the screen display brightness level.  
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.  
Keep your device in standby mode whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time  
during which your device is connected to the network and is not being used.  
Disable any live wallpaper.  
To access the battery usage menu  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery.  
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To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen  
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Tap and hold an empty area of your Home screen.  
Tap Widgets > Tools.  
Tap and hold the Mobile data widget, then drag it to an empty area of your Home  
screen.  
To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen  
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Tap and hold an empty area of your Home screen.  
Tap Widgets > Tools.  
Tap and hold the Quick settings widget, then drag it to an empty area of your  
Home screen.  
Reducing battery consumption with Extended Standby Mode  
Use the Extended Standby Mode to make your battery last longer. To save power, your  
Wi-Fi® connection, data traffic and unused applications are paused when your device is  
in standby mode. You can still receive phone calls, and text and multimedia messages.  
Once the screen becomes active again, your phone exits standby mode and all paused  
functions are resumed.  
To activate extended standby mode  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Power management.  
Mark the Extended Standby Mode checkbox, then tap Activate.  
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To deactivate extended standby mode  
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Power management, then unmark the Extended  
Standby Mode checkbox.  
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Using the touchscreen  
A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you buy  
it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the  
touchscreen might not function properly.  
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save  
battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the  
touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect your  
subscription and make sure only you can access content on your device.  
The device screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or  
shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to  
drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty  
service.  
To open or highlight an item  
Tap the item.  
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Marking options  
Marked checkbox  
Unmarked checkbox  
Switched on  
Switched off  
To mark or unmark options  
Tap the relevant checkbox or the switch beside the option name.  
Zooming  
The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.  
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 area.  
Scrolling  
Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can  
also scroll to the sides.  
Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.  
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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 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 brightness of the screen accordingly. The  
proximity sensor turns the touch screen off during voice calls when your ear is close to  
the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating other functions on your  
device when you are engaged in a call.  
Using the lockscreen  
On the lockscreen, you can play tracks, take photos and record videos without unlocking  
the screen.  
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To take a photo from the lockscreen  
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To activate the screen, briefly press the power key  
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To activate the camera controls, drag  
Tap  
to the left across the screen.  
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To play an audio track from the lockscreen  
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To activate the screen, briefly press the power key  
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To display the music player controls, drag to the right across the screen.  
Tap  
.
To pause an audio track from the lockscreen  
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2
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key  
.
When the music player controls appear, tap  
.
To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen  
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2
To activate the screen, briefly press the power key  
When the music player controls appear, tap or  
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Home screen  
The Home screen is your gateway to the main features on your device. You can  
customize your Home screen with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, wallpaper, and  
other items.  
The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to flick  
left or right to view content in all of the Home screen's panes.  
shows which part of  
the Home screen you are in. You can set a pane as the main Home screen pane, and  
add, or delete panes.  
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.  
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To set a pane as the main Home screen pane  
1
2
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.  
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home  
screen pane, then tap  
.
To add a pane to your Home screen  
1
2
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.  
Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap  
.
To delete a pane from your Home screen  
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2
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.  
Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap  
.
Widgets  
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For  
example, the “WALKMAN” widget allows you to start playing music directly.  
Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrink  
them to save space on your Home screen.  
To add a widget to the Home screen  
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2
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,  
then tap Widgets.  
Find and tap the widget that you want to add.  
To resize a widget  
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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 widget, then a  
highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.  
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3
Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.  
To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.  
Rearranging your Home screen  
Customize the appearance of your Home screen and change the features you can  
access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders, and  
add shortcuts and widgets.  
Customization options  
When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following  
customization options appear:  
Add widgets to your Home screen.  
Add applications and shortcuts.  
Set a wallpaper for your Home screen.  
Set a background theme.  
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To view customization options from the Home screen  
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and  
customization options appear at the bottom of the screen.  
To add a shortcut to your Home screen  
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3
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.  
Tap Apps > Shortcuts.  
Select a shortcut.  
You can add an application shortcut directly from the Application screen by touching and  
holding the application.  
To move an item on the Home screen  
Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the  
item to the new location.  
To delete an item from the Home screen  
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the  
item to  
.
To create a folder on the Home screen  
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2
Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the device  
vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.  
Enter a name for the folder and tap Done.  
To add items to a folder on the Home screen  
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the  
item to the folder.  
To rename a folder on the Home screen  
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3
Tap the folder to open it.  
Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.  
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  
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2
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.  
Tap Wallpapers and select an option.  
To set a theme for your Home screen  
1
2
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.  
Tap Themes, then select a theme.  
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.  
Accessing and using applications  
Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen.  
Application screen  
The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the  
applications that come pre-installed on your device, as well as the applications you  
download.  
The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left  
and right to view all content.  
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To open the Application screen  
From your Home screen, tap  
.
To browse the Application screen  
From the Application screen, flick right or left.  
To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen  
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2
From your Home screen, tap  
Touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates, then drag the icon to  
the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.  
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3
Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your  
finger.  
To share an application from your Application screen  
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2
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Tap  
.
, then tap Share. All applications which can be shared are indicated by  
3
Tap the application that you want to share, then select an option and confirm, if  
necessary. A link to a download of the application is sent to the people you have  
selected.  
Opening and closing applications  
To open an application  
From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.  
To close an application  
Press  
.
Some applications are paused when you press  
to exit, while other 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 background, for example, social networking  
services.  
Recently used applications window  
You can switch between recently used applications from this window. You can also open  
small apps.  
To open the recently used applications window  
Press and hold  
.
Using small apps  
From the recently used applications window, you can get quick access to several small  
apps at any time using the small apps bar. A small app only takes up a small area of your  
screen. So you can interact with a small app and another application at the same time  
on the same screen.  
To open the small apps bar  
Press and hold . The small apps bar appears at the bottom of the screen.  
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To open a small app  
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2
To make the small apps bar appear, press and hold  
Tap the small app that you want to open. A small app window appears.  
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To close a small app  
Tap on the small app window.  
To move a small app  
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,  
then move it to the desired location.  
To minimize a small app  
When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,  
then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.  
To rearrange your small apps  
1
2
To make the small apps bar appear, press and hold  
Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position in the small apps  
bar.  
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To remove a small app from the small apps bar  
1
2
To make the small apps bar appear, press and hold  
Touch and hold a small app icon and drag it away from the small apps bar.  
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To restore a previously removed small app  
1
2
3
To make the small apps bar appear, press and hold  
Tap > Installed small apps.  
Select the small app that you want to restore.  
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To download a small app  
1
2
3
To make the small apps bar appear, press  
Tap , then tap  
Find a small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to  
complete the installation.  
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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 application  
While using the application, press  
.
A menu is not available in all applications.  
Rearranging your Application screen  
Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences.  
To arrange applications on the Application screen  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.  
Tap the drop-down list on the top left of the screen and select an option.  
To move an application on the Application screen  
1
2
Open the Application screen.  
Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the  
item to the new location.  
You can only move your applications when Own order is selected.  
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To uninstall an application from the Application screen  
From your Home screen, tap  
Tap , then tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by  
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2
3
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Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.  
Status and notifications  
The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your device. To the  
left you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For example, new  
message and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signal  
strength, battery status, and other information.  
The status bar allows you to adjust basic settings on your device, for example, Wi-Fi®,  
Bluetooth™, data traffic, and sound. You can also open the settings menu from the  
Notification panel to change other settings.  
A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications. For  
example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call. The  
notification light may not work when the battery level is low.  
Checking notifications and ongoing activities  
You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more  
information. For example, you can use the panel to open a new message or view a  
calendar event. You can also open some applications that run in the background, such  
as the music player.  
To open the Notification panel  
Drag the status bar downwards.  
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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  
Tap the icon for the running application to open it.  
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel  
Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.  
To clear the Notification panel  
From the Notification panel, tap Clear.  
Setting your device from the Notification panel  
You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic device  
settings. For example, you can turn on Wi-Fi®.  
To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel  
1
2
Drag the status bar downward.  
Tap  
.
To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel  
1
2
Drag the status bar downwards.  
Tap  
.
To control the Bluetooth™ function from the Notification panel  
1
2
Drag the status bar downwards.  
Tap .  
To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel  
1
2
Drag the status bar downwards.  
Tap  
.
To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel  
1
2
Drag the status bar downward.  
Tap  
.
Settings menu  
View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu.  
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To access your device settings  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings.  
.
You can also drag the status bar downward on the Home screen and tap to access your  
device settings.  
Typing text  
You can select from a number of keyboards and input methods to type text containing  
letters, numbers and other characters.  
On-screen keyboard  
Tap the keys of the on-screen QWERTY keyboard to enter text conveniently. Some  
applications open the on-screen keyboard automatically. You can also open this  
keyboard by touching a text field.  
Using the on-screen keyboard  
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
3
4
5
6
7
Close the on-screen keyboard view. Note that this icon does not appear in portrait mode.  
Display numbers and symbols.  
Personalize your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalized.  
Enter a space.  
Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.  
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, press  
.
To personalise the on-screen keyboard  
1
2
Open the on-screen keyboard, then tap  
Follow the instructions to personalise your on-screen keyboard, for example, mark  
the Smiley key checkbox.  
.
If you don't mark the Smiley key checkbox when you personalise the on-screen keyboard, the  
smiley icon will not appear.  
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To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation  
When you enter text, turn the device sideways.  
For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the  
application you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic.  
To enter text using the on-screen keyboard  
To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.  
To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a  
list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch  
and hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on  
the keyboard, drag to and select "é".  
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, touch and hold or until appears.  
To enter numbers or symbols  
When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. Tap  
to view more options.  
To enter common punctuation marks  
1
2
When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.  
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 delete characters  
Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete, then tap  
.
To enter a carriage return  
When you enter text, tap  
to enter a carriage return.  
To select text  
1
2
Enter some text, then double-tap the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by  
tabs on both sides.  
Drag the tabs to the left or right to select more text.  
To edit text in landscape orientation  
1
2
Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text.  
Select the text you want to work with, then tap Edit and select an option.  
To edit text in portrait orientation  
1
2
Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar  
appear.  
Select the text you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your desired  
changes.  
Application bar  
1
Close the application bar  
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3
4
5
Select all text  
Cut text  
Copy text  
Paste text  
only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard.  
Using the Gesture input function to write words  
You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard.  
Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen keyboard.  
To enter text using the Gesture input function  
1
2
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to  
letter to trace the word you want to write.  
Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word. A word is suggested  
based on the letters you have traced. If necessary, select the correct word in the  
candidate bar.  
3
4
To view more options, scroll right or left in the word candidate bar. If you cannot  
find the desired word, tap  
once to delete the entire word. Then try again to  
trace the word using the Gesture input function, or tap each letter to enter the  
word.  
If the Space between gestures setting is activated, trace the next word that you  
want to enter. If not, tap the space bar and then trace the next word you want to  
enter.  
To enter joined compound words when the Space between gestures setting is activated, you  
may need to slide to enter the first part of the word, then tap each letter to enter the rest of  
the word.  
To change the Gesture input settings  
1
2
3
4
5
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap  
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.  
Tap Text input settings.  
Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox.  
If you want to automatically add a space between gestures without having to tap  
.
the space bar each time, mark the Space between gestures checkbox.  
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  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Choose a text input option  
Change the character case and turn on the caps lock  
Display numbers  
Display symbols and smileys  
Enter a space  
Enter a carriage return or confirm text input  
Delete a character before the cursor  
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual  
device.  
To open the Phonepad for the first time  
1
2
3
4
Tap a text entry field, then tap  
.
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.  
Tap Keyboard appearance > Keyboard layout.  
Select the Phonepad.  
The Phonepad can only be used in portrait mode.  
To enter text using the Phonepad  
When  
appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the  
letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap  
to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.  
When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you  
want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected. Then  
do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.  
To enter numbers using the Phonepad  
When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.  
To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad  
1
2
When the Phonepad is open, tap  
Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.  
. A grid with symbols and smileys appears.  
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
2
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap  
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.  
or  
.
To add a writing language for text input  
1
2
3
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap  
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.  
Tap Languages > Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes. Tap  
OK to confirm.  
or  
.
Text input settings  
When entering text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, you can access a  
text input settings menu that helps you set options for text prediction, automatic spacing,  
and quick fixes. For example, you can decide how word options are presented and how  
words get corrected as you type. You can also set the text input application to  
remember new words that you write.  
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To change the text input settings  
1
2
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap  
.
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select the relevant  
or  
settings.  
Entering text using voice input  
When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words.  
Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology  
from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.  
To enable voice input  
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap  
or  
.
2
3
4
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.  
Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.  
Press  
to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on-screen  
keyboard or Phonepad.  
To enter text using voice input  
1
2
Open the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad.  
If is available, tap it. If not, touch and hold the input language key, for example,  
.
3
4
When appears, speak to enter text. When you're finished, tap again. The  
suggested text appears.  
Edit the text manually if necessary.  
Customizing your device  
You can adjust several device settings to suit your own needs. For example, you can  
change the language, add a personal ringtone, or change the screen brightness.  
Adjusting the volume  
You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for  
music and video playback.  
To adjust the ring volume with the volume key  
Press the volume key up or down.  
To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key  
When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.  
Adjusting the sound settings  
You can adjust several sound settings. For example, you can set your device to silent  
mode so that it doesn't ring when you're in a meeting.  
To set your device to vibrate mode  
Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar.  
You can also press and hold down the power key  
to set your device to vibrate mode.  
and then tap  
in the menu that opens  
To set your device to silent mode  
1
2
Press the volume key down until the device vibrates and appears in the status  
bar.  
Press the volume key down again. appears in the status bar.  
You can also press and hold down the power key  
to set your device to silent mode.  
and then tap  
in the menu that opens  
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To set your device to vibrate and ring mode  
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound.  
1
2
3
.
Mark the Vibrate when ringing checkbox.  
Time and date  
You can change the time and date on your device.  
To set the date manually  
1
2
3
4
5
6
From the Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.  
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox, if it is marked.  
Tap Set date.  
Adjust the date by scrolling up and down.  
Tap Done.  
To set the time manually  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.  
Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.  
Tap Set time.  
Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.  
If applicable, scroll up to change am to pm, or vice versa.  
Tap Done.  
To set the time zone  
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Date & time.  
Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.  
Tap Select time zone.  
Select an option.  
Ringtone settings  
To set a ringtone  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.  
Select a ringtone.  
Tap Done.  
.
To enable touch tones  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound.  
Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.  
.
To select the notification sound  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification sound.  
Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.  
Tap Done.  
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Screen settings  
To adjust the screen brightness  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.  
Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.  
Tap OK.  
The brightness level affects your battery performance. For tips on how to improve battery  
performance, see Improving battery performance.  
To set the screen to vibrate  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound.  
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
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.  
Select an option.  
.
To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key  
.
To keep the screen active while your device is charging  
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Developer options.  
1
2
3
.
Mark the Stay awake checkbox.  
Language settings  
You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time.  
To change the language  
1
2
3
4
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.  
Select an option.  
Tap OK.  
.
If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap . Then select  
the text beside  
and select the first entry in the menu that opens. You can then select the  
language you want.  
Airplane mode  
In Airplane mode, the network and radio transceivers are turned off to prevent  
disturbance to sensitive equipment. However, you can still play games, listen to music,  
watch videos and other content, as long as all this content is saved on your memory  
card or internal storage. You can also be notified by alarms, if alarms are activated.  
Turning on Airplane mode reduces battery consumption.  
To turn on Airplane mode  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More….  
Mark the Airplane mode checkbox.  
.
You can also press and hold down the power key  
menu that opens.  
and then select Airplane mode in the  
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Enhancing the sound output  
You can enhance the sound output that comes from the speakers in your device using  
features such as Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™ technology.  
Using Clear Phase™ technology  
Use Clear Phase™ technology from Sony to automatically adjust the sound quality  
coming from your device's internal speakers and get a cleaner, more natural sound.  
To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear Phase™  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound.  
Mark the Clear Phase™ checkbox.  
.
The activation of the Clear Phase™ feature has no effect on voice communication  
applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.  
Using xLOUD™ technology  
Use xLOUD™ audio filter technology from Sony to enhance the speaker volume without  
sacrificing quality. Get a more dynamic sound as you listen to your favorite songs.  
To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD™  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Sound.  
Mark the xLOUD™ checkbox.  
.
The activation of the xLOUD™ feature has no effect on voice communication applications. For  
example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.  
Memory  
You can save content to your device's memory card.  
Memory card  
Your device supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for storing content. This  
type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices.  
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.  
Safely removing the memory card  
You can safely remove the memory card from your phone any time when the phone is  
turned off. If you want to remove the memory card when your phone is on, you must first  
unmount the memory card before you physically remove it from the phone. This can  
prevent damaging the memory card or losing data stored on the memory card.  
To unmount the memory card  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.  
.
Formatting the memory card  
You can format the memory card in your device, for example, to free up memory. This  
means that you erase all data on the card.  
All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backups  
of everything you want to save before formatting the memory card. To back up your content,  
you can copy it to your computer. For more information, refer to the chapter Connecting your  
device to a computer on page 98.  
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Using a headset  
Use the accessories provided with your device, or other compatible accessories, for optimal  
performance.  
To use a headset  
1
2
3
Connect the headset to your device.  
To answer a call, press the call handling key.  
To end the call, press the call handling key.  
If a headset is not included with the device, you may purchase one separately.  
If you are listening to music, the music stops when you answer a call and resumes after you  
end the call.  
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 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 device. It is also possible to download these settings later from  
the Settings menu.  
You can manually add and change Internet and network settings on your device at any  
time. Contact your network operator for detailed information about Internet and  
messaging settings.  
To download Internet and messaging settings  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings.  
Tap Accept.  
.
To reset the default Internet settings  
1
2
3
4
From the Home screen, tap  
Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.  
Tap  
.
.
Tap Reset to default.  
Access Point Names (APNs)  
An APN is used to establish data connections between your device and the Internet. The  
APN defines which type of IP address to use, which security methods to invoke, and  
which fixed-end connections to use. Checking the APN is useful when you cannot  
access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive multimedia  
messages.  
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To view the current APN  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.  
Tap Access Point Names.  
.
If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a  
marked button.  
To add Internet settings manually  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.  
Tap  
.
.
Tap New APN.  
Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create.  
Tap APN and enter the access point name.  
Enter all other information required by your network operator.  
Tap  
, then tap Save.  
Usage info  
For quality purposes, Sony collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your  
device. None of the information gathered includes personal data.  
To allow the sending of usage info  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Usage info settings.  
Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.  
Tap Agree to allow the sending of usage information.  
Controlling data usage  
Keep track of and control the amount of data transferred to and from your device during  
a given period. For example, you can set data usage warnings and limits for your device  
to avoid additional charges. You can also limit the amount of data used by individual  
applications.  
Adjusting data usage settings can help you keep greater control over data usage but cannot  
guarantee the prevention of additional charges.  
To access data usage settings  
1
2
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.  
.
To turn data traffic on or off  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.  
To turn data traffic on or off, tap the on-off switch beside Mobile data traffic  
accordingly.  
.
You can also turn data traffic on or off by marking or unmarking the Mobile data traffic  
checkbox under Settings > More… > Mobile networks.  
To set a data usage warning  
1
2
3
4
Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.  
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.  
To set the warning level, drag the lines to the desired values. You receive a  
warning notification when the amount of data traffic approaches the level you set.  
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To set a data usage limit  
1
2
3
4
5
Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.  
From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.  
Mark the Set mobile data limit checkbox if it is not marked, then tap OK.  
To set the data usage limit, drag the lines to the desired values.  
Once your data usage reaches the set limit, data traffic on your device will be turned off  
automatically.  
To control the data usage of individual applications  
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Data usage.  
Find and tap the desired application.  
Mark the Restrict background data checkbox.  
To access more specific settings for the application, tap View app settings and  
make the desired changes.  
.
Specific settings for an application may not always be accessible.  
The performance of individual applications may be affected if you change the related data  
usage settings.  
Mobile network settings  
Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on what mobile  
networks are available in different areas. You can also manually set your device to use a  
particular mobile network mode, for example, WCDMA or GSM.  
To select a network mode  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.  
Tap Network Mode.  
.
Select a network mode.  
To select another network manually  
1
2
3
4
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.  
Tap Search mode > Manual.  
.
Select a network.  
If you select a network manually, your device will not search for other networks, even if you  
move out of range of the manually selected network.  
To activate automatic network selection  
1
2
3
4
From the Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Service providers.  
When a pop-up window appears, tap Search mode.  
Tap Automatic.  
Turning off data traffic  
You can disable all data connections over mobile networks to avoid any unwanted data  
downloads and synchronizations. Contact your network operator if you need detailed  
information about your subscription plan and data traffic charges.  
When data traffic is turned off, you can still use Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth™ connections. You can  
also send and receive multimedia messages.  
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To turn off all data traffic  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.  
Unmark the Mobile data traffic checkbox.  
.
Data roaming  
Some network operators allow mobile data connections via mobile networks when you  
are outside of your home network (roaming). Note that data transmission charges may  
apply. Contact your service provider for more information.  
Applications may sometimes use the Internet connection in your home network without any  
notification, for example, when sending search and synchronization requests. Additional  
charges may apply when such Internet connections are established while you are roaming.  
Consult your network operator for more information.  
To activate data roaming  
1
2
3
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.  
Mark the Data roaming checkbox.  
.
You can’t activate data roaming when data connections have been deactivated.  
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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 on your device on page 52.  
Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions  
To open Google Play™  
1
2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Play Store.  
.
Downloading from Google Play™  
You can download all kinds of applications from Google Play™, including free  
applications.  
Before you download applications  
Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working  
Internet connection.  
Also, remember that you might incur data traffic charges when you download content to  
your device. Contact your operator for more information.  
To download a free application  
1
2
In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or  
by using the search function.  
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the  
installation.  
To download a paid application  
1
2
In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or  
by using the search function.  
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete your  
purchase.  
To open a downloaded application  
1
2
In Google Play™, press , then tap My Apps.  
Tap the downloaded application.  
You can also access downloaded applications from the Application screen.  
Clearing your application data  
You may sometimes need to clear data for an application. This might happen if, for  
example, the application memory becomes full, or you want to clear high scores for a  
game. You might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messages in  
some applications.  
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To clear all cache for an application  
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3
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From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings.  
Tap Apps.  
Tap the application for which you want to clear all cache.  
Tap Clear cache.  
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It is not possible to clear the cache for some applications.  
To delete an installed application  
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings.  
Tap Apps.  
Select the application that you want to delete.  
Tap Uninstall.  
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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 work properly. If so, then they need the relevant permissions from you.  
For example, a navigation application needs permissions to send and receive data traffic,  
and access your location. Some applications might misuse their permissions by stealing  
or deleting data, or by reporting your location. Make sure you only install and give  
permissions to applications you trust.  
To view permissions of an application  
1
2
3
4
5
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings.  
Tap Apps.  
Tap the desired application.  
Scroll down to view the relevant details under Permissions.  
.
Installing applications not from Google Play™  
Installing applications of unknown or unreliable origin can damage your device. By  
default, your device is set to block such installations. However, you can change this  
setting and allow installations from unknown sources.  
Sony does not warrant or guarantee the performance of any third-party applications or content  
transferred via download or other interface to your device. Similarly, Sony is not responsible  
for any damage or reduced performance of your device attributable to the transfer of third-  
party content. Only use content from reliable sources. Contact the content provider if you have  
any questions or concerns.  
To allow the installation of applications not from Google Play™  
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2
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From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Settings > Security.  
Mark the Unknown sources checkbox.  
Tap OK.  
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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  
the SIM card inserted if you are within range of a network.  
To make an emergency call  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Phone.  
Enter the emergency number and tap Call. To delete a number, tap  
.
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You can make emergency calls when no SIM card is inserted or when outgoing calls are  
barred.  
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked  
1
2
Tap Emergency call.  
Enter 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 contact list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use  
the smart dial feature to quickly find numbers from your contact list and call logs.  
To dial a phone number  
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2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap  
If the call log appears, tap to enter the dialpad view.  
Enter the phone number and tap  
.
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To delete a digit entered by mistake, tap  
.
To make a call using smart dial  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Phone.  
Use the dialpad to enter letters or numbers that correspond to the contact you  
want to call. As you enter each letter or number, a list of possible matches  
appears.  
.
4
Tap the contact you want to call.  
To end a call  
Tap End call.  
To make an international call  
1
2
3
4
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Phone.  
Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears.  
Enter the country code, area code (without the first 0), and phone number, then  
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tap Call.  
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To answer a call  
Drag to the right across the screen.  
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  
.
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
2
During the call, tap Dialpad. A keypad appears.  
Tap the numbers you want to enter.  
To mute the ringtone for an incoming call  
When you receive the call, press the volume key.  
Recent calls  
In the call log, you can view missed , received , and dialed calls.  
To view your missed calls  
1
2
When you have missed a call,  
downwards.  
Tap Missed call.  
appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar  
To call a number from your call log  
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.  
To call a number directly, tap the number. To edit a number before calling, touch  
and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.  
1
2
3
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You can also call a number by tapping > Call back.  
To add a number from the call log to your contacts  
1
2
3
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From your Home screen, tap  
.
Find and tap Phone.The call log view appears on the upper part of the screen.  
Touch and hold the number, then tap Add to Contacts.  
Tap the desired contact, or tap Create new contact.  
Edit the contact details and tap Done.  
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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
2
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Voicemail >Voicemail settings >  
Voicemail number.  
Enter your voicemail number.  
Tap OK.  
.
3
4
To call your voicemail service  
1
2
3
From your Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Phone.  
Touch and hold 1.  
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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
2
3
From the Home screen, tap  
Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Additional settings.  
To activate or deactivate call waiting, tap Call waiting.  
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To answer a second call and put the ongoing call on hold  
When you hear repeated beeps during a call, tap  
.
To make a second call  
1
2
3
During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad.  
Enter the number of the recipient and tap Call.  
The first call is put on hold.  
The same procedure applies to subsequent calls.  
To switch between multiple calls  
To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap  
.
To end the ongoing call and return to the next call on hold  
Tap End call.  
Conference calls  
With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more  
people.  
For details on the number of participants you can add to a conference call, contact your  
network operator.  
To make a conference call  
1
2
During an ongoing call, tap Dialpad.  
Dial the number of the second participant and tap Call. After the second  
participant answers, the first participant is put on hold.  
3
4
Tap  
to add the second participant to the conference call.  
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more call participants.  
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