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  • Page 1 MT27i User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information..............6 Android™ – what and why?............7 Applications..................7 Getting started................8 Assembly....................8 Turning the phone on and off .............9 Setup guide..................10 Screen lock..................10 Accounts and services..............11 Getting to know your phone............12 Phone overview.................12 Battery....................12 Using the keys..................15 Using the touchscreen..............16 Home screen..................18 Accessing and using applications............20 Status and notifications..............21...
  • Page 3 Communicating with your contacts...........42 Sharing your contacts...............42 Backing up contacts.................42 Messaging...................44 Using text and multimedia messaging..........44 Text and multimedia message options..........45 Email....................47 Using email..................47 Using email accounts................50 Timescape™................51 Using Timescape™................51 Timescape™ settings................52 PlayNow™ service..............53 Before you download content............53 PlayNow™..................53 Getting organised...............54 Calendar...................54 Alarm clock..................54 Synchronising data on your phone...........57...
  • Page 4 Using the FM radio..............74 FM radio overview................74 Using your favourite radio channels...........74 Making a new search for radio channels..........75 Switching the radio sound between devices........75 Switching between mono and stereo sound mode......75 Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........75 Taking photos and recording videos........77 Camera controls overview..............77 Using the still camera................77 Using the video camera..............83...
  • Page 5 Status and notification icons overview........109 Status icons..................109 Notification icons................109 Application overview..............111 User support................112 Troubleshooting...............113 My phone is not working as expected..........113 Resetting the phone................113 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging..114 The battery performance is low............114 I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer, when using a USB cable..............114 I cannot use Internet-based services..........114 Error messages................114...

  • Page 6: Important Information

    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.

  • Page 7: Android™ - What And Why

    Android™ – what and why? An Android™ phone can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise it to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. You can also integrate applications on your Android™...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Assembly To remove the back cover • Using your thumbs, press down on the back cover, then slide it upwards. To insert the memory card and the SIM card Do not insert an incompatible SIM card in the SIM card slot. Doing so could permanently damage your SIM card or your phone.

  • Page 9: Turning The Phone On And Off

    To remove the memory card microSD Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. Remove the back cover, then draw the memory card outwards to remove it. To attach the back cover Place the back cover over the back of the phone, then fit it into the slots.

  • Page 10: Setup Guide

    Setup guide The first time you start your phone, a setup guide opens to explain basic phone functions and help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the phone to your specific needs. You can also skip some steps and access the setup guide manually at a later stage.

  • Page 11: Accounts And Services

    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. You can sign up to online services from your phone as well as from a computer. When you sign up for the first time, an account is created with your user name, password, settings and personal information.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview 1. Headset connector 11. Touchscreen 2. Ear speaker 12. Power key 3. Light sensor 13. Camera LED light 4. Proximity sensor 14. Second microphone 5. Connector for charger/USB cable 15. Camera lens 6. Volume/Zoom key 16.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Notes on USB cable usage and battery charging • To charge your phone, Sony strongly recommends that you use only Sony branded original batteries, a power supply which is in accordance with specification YD/T 1591-2006 (a Communications Industry standard of P. R. China), and the USB cable supplied with your phone.

  • Page 14: Improving Battery Performance

    UMTS network (the test results are based on GSMA battery life test technology). Use only Sony branded original batteries intended for use with your mobile phone. If you use other batteries you may not be able to charge your phone.

  • Page 15: Using The Keys

    To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen From your Home screen, press Tap Add > Widgets > Tools. Select the Quick settings widget. Reducing battery consumption with Power Saver Use pre-set power saving modes to manage power consuming applications and reduce battery consumption.

  • Page 16: Using The Touchscreen

    Your phone 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.
  • Page 17 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. To scroll Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen. •...

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    sensor turns the touch screen off when your face touches the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating phone functions when you are engaged in a call. Home screen Your phone Home screen is the equivalent of the desktop on a computer. It's your gateway to the main features in your phone.

  • Page 19: Rearranging Your Home Screen

    Rearranging your Home screen Customise the appearance of your Home screen and change the features that you can access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders, and add shortcuts to contacts. To open the options menu of your Home screen You can open the Home screen options menu in two ways: •...

  • Page 20: Accessing And Using 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 installed with your phone as well as the applications you download.

  • Page 21: Status And Notifications

    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 From your Home screen, tap to go to the Application screen.

  • Page 22: Phone Settings Menu

    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. 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 •...

  • Page 23: Typing Text

    Typing text 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 Enter separator. Display numbers and symbols.

  • Page 24: Using The Gesture Input Function To Write Words

    To enter numbers or symbols • When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. to view more options. To enter common punctuation marks 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.

  • Page 25: Chinese Input

    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 12-Key Phonepad Enter separator Display numbers and symbols...

  • Page 26: Customising Your Phone

    character candidates that started with that stroke are displayed in the candidate row. Using components is a fast method for entering complex characters. Pinyin input Select the required Pinyin letters, and the phone will make various proposals on the screen, according to the pronunciation rules of Mandarin. Customising your phone Adapt the phone to your needs by adjusting, for example, your personal ringtone, phone language and your Privacy settings.

  • Page 27: Ringtone Settings

    To set the time zone From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Unmark the Automatic checkbox, if it is marked. Tap Select time zone. Select an option. To set the date format From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 28: Memory

    To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >Display > Screen timeout. Select an option. To turn off the screen quickly, briefly press the power key To keep the screen on while charging the phone From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 29: Using A Headset With Your Phone

    Memory card You may have to purchase a memory card separately. Your phone supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for media content. This type of card can also be used as a portable memory card with other compatible devices. Safely removing the memory card You can safely remove the memory card from your phone any time when the phone is turned off.

  • Page 30: Internet And Messaging Settings

    Internet and messaging settings To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a 2G/3G mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to get these settings: • For most mobile phone networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come preinstalled on your phone.

  • Page 31: Turning Off Data Traffic

    Get the Data monitor to alert you when the amount of transferred data reaches a certain limit. You can set limits separately for sent data, received data and total data. You can also activate the Data monitor as a widget on the Home screen. Data amounts indicated are approximate.

  • Page 32: Network Settings

    Network settings Your phone automatically switches between networks depending on available networks over different locations. Initially, your phone is configured to use the fastest mobile network mode available for data. But you can configure your phone manually to use only a slower 2G network mode for data, to extend the life of your battery between charges.

  • Page 33: Calling

    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 From your Home screen, tap Find and Tap Phone.

  • Page 34: Voicemail

    To change the ear speaker volume during a call • Press the volume key up or down. To turn on the loudspeaker during a call • To mute the microphone during a call • To activate the screen during a call •...

  • Page 35: Multiple Calls

    To call your voicemail service From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Phone. Touch and hold 1. Multiple calls If you have activated call waiting, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. When it is activated, you will be notified by a beep if you receive another call. To activate or deactivate call waiting From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 36: Call Settings

    To release a participant from a conference call During an ongoing conference call, tap the button showing the number of participants. For example, tap 3 participants if there are three participants. next to the participant you want to release. To end a conference call During the conference call, tap End conference call.
  • Page 37 To access the list of accepted call recipients From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Fixed Dialing Numbers > Fixed Dialing Numbers. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 38: Contacts

    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 ®...

  • Page 39: Transferring Contacts Using Synchronisation Accounts

    To transfer contacts to your new phone using PC Companion Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC. Open the PC Companion program on the PC, then click Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts. Transferring contacts using an Apple®...

  • Page 40: Contacts Screen Overview

    Contacts screen overview Tap here to create a contact Contact search field Touch a contact to view its details Icon shows contact's status on instant messaging services Alphabetical index for browsing contacts Tap a contact thumbnail to access the Quick Contact menu Shortcut tabs Managing your contacts You can create, edit and synchronise your contacts in a few simple steps.

  • Page 41: Avoiding Duplicate Entries In The Contacts Application

    To edit a contact From the Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact. Edit the desired information. When you are finished, tap Done. To associate a picture with a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, then tap Edit contact.

  • Page 42: Communicating With Your Contacts

    To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite From the Home screen, tap , then tap Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites. Communicating with your contacts To search for a contact From your Home screen, tap , then tap Enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search field.
  • Page 43 To export contacts to a SIM card From your Home screen, tap , then tap Press , then tap Back up contacts > SIM card. Mark the contacts you want to export, or tap Mark all if you want to export all your contacts.

  • Page 44: Messaging

    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. A single text message may contain up to 160 characters.

  • Page 45: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To delete conversations From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Delete several. Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tap Delete. To save a message sender's number From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap a conversation.
  • Page 46 To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Press , then tap Settings. Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports. When a message has been delivered to a recipient, appears in the message.

  • Page 47: Email

    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.
  • Page 48 To read your email messages From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap Combined Inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email you want to read.
  • Page 49 To forward an email message From your Home screen, tap Tap Email. In your email inbox, touch and hold the message you want to forward. Tap Forward. Tap To and enter the recipient's address. Or tap to select a recipient from your contacts.

  • Page 50: Using Email Accounts

    To set an Out of Office auto-reply in an Exchange Active Sync account From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, touch and hold the desired EAS (Exchange Active Sync) account, then select Account settings > Out of office. Mark the Out of office checkbox.

  • Page 51: Timescape

    Timescape™ Timescape™ collects all your communications into one integrated view. Events 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 gives you access to a range of content about the item you are currently viewing.

  • Page 52: Timescape™ Settings

    To view all communication with a contact in Timescape™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Timescape™. Tap a tile for an event related to a contact. . All communication with the contact appears. Tap or flick the filter items at the bottom of the screen to view communication with the contact through other media.

  • Page 53: Playnow™ Service

    PlayNow™ service You can use the PlayNow™ service to browse, purchase and download applications and games. The PlayNow™ service is not available in all countries. Before you download content Before you download, make sure that you have an Internet connection. Also, you may need to have a memory card inserted in your phone to download content.

  • Page 54: Getting Organised

    Getting organised Calendar Your phone has a calendar for managing your time schedule. To set the calendar view From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar. Tap Month, Week or Day to select an option. To view multiple calendars From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Calendar.
  • Page 55 To edit an existing alarm From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Alarm. Tap the alarm you want to edit. Scroll up or down to adjust the time. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Done. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.
  • Page 56 To snooze an alarm when it sounds • Tap Snooze - min. To turn off an alarm when it sounds • Slide to the right. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 57: Synchronising Data On Your Phone

    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 up to date.

  • Page 58: Synchronising Using Syncml

    To remove a corporate account from your phone From your Home screen, tap Tap Settings > Accounts & sync, then tap your corporate account. Tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. Synchronising using SyncML™ Synchronise your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™. View and manage contacts, calendar and bookmarks from your phone just as easily as you would from a computer.

  • Page 59: Nfc

    NFC (Near Field Communication) is a short-range wireless technology that lets you exchange data with other devices and scan special tags that give you more information about a product or service. You can share tags that you scan. You can also create your own tags and use them to send information to other NFC-compatible devices such as phones.
  • Page 60 To share a music file with another phone using NFC Make sure that both your phone and the receiving phone have the NFC function turned on, the Share my tag checkbox under Tags > My tag is unchecked and that both phone screens are active. To open the music player, go to your Home screen, then tap Media >...

  • Page 61: Wlan

    WLAN Using WLAN you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. Before using WLAN To be able to browse the Internet using a WLAN connection you need to search for and connect to an available WLAN network and then open the Internet browser. The signal strength of the WLAN network may differ depending on your phone's location.

  • Page 62: Web Browser

    Web browser Use your web browser to view and navigate web pages, add pages as bookmarks, and create shortcuts to your Home screen. You can open several browser windows at the same time and use the zoom function when navigating a web page. To open the web browser From your Home screen, tap Find and tap...

  • Page 63: Navigating Web Pages

    To exit the web browser • While browsing, press When you open the browser again, the browser appears exactly as it did before you exited, that is, with the same number of windows, position and zoom levels. Navigating web pages To select a link •...

  • Page 64: Managing Text And Images

    To open a bookmark When the Browser is open, press Tap Bookmarks. Tap the bookmark you want to open. To edit a bookmark When the Browser is open, press Tap Bookmarks. Touch and hold a bookmark to open a menu. Tap Edit bookmark.

  • Page 65: Downloading From The Web

    To open a new browser window When the Browser is open, press Tap New window. To open a link in a new browser window Touch and hold a link until a menu appears. Tap Open in new window. To switch between browser windows When the Browser is open, press Tap Windows to see a list of all open windows.
  • Page 66 Auto-fitting web pages The auto-fit option makes it easier for you to read large websites with text and images, such as news sites. For example, if you zoom in on a web page when auto-fit is enabled, the text automatically adjusts to the new screen size. If auto-fit is disabled, you might need to scroll sideways to read a full sentence.

  • Page 67: Music

    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.
  • Page 68 Browse the music on your memory card Tap the infinite button to find related information online and plug-in Album art (if available) Go to the previous track in the current play queue, or rewind Play/Pause button Progress indicator – drag the indicator or tap along the line to fast forward or rewind Total time length of the track Go to the next track in the current play queue, or fast forward Elapsed time of current track...

  • Page 69: Using My Music To Organise Your Tracks

    To share a track When browsing your tracks in the music player library, touch and hold a track title. Tap Send. 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.
  • Page 70 To delete a shortcut In the music player, tap MY MUSIC. Touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to You can't delete the following tabs: Tracks, AlbumsArtists, Playlists and SensMe™ channels. To update your music with the latest information In My music, press .

  • Page 71: Music Player Widget

    To add tracks to a playlist When browsing the music player library, touch and hold the name of the artist or the title of the album or track you want to add. Tap Add to playlist. Tap the name of the playlist to which you want to add the artist, album or track. The artist, album or track is added to the playlist.

  • Page 72: Identifying Music Using Trackid Technology

    Identifying music using TrackID technology Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and album info within seconds. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area.If you have problems using this application, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 114.
  • Page 73 To identify a track on the FM radio using TrackID™ Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your phone. From your Home screen, tap To open the radio, find and tap FM radio . The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band.

  • Page 74: Using The Fm Radio

    Using the FM radio The FM radio in your phone works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to the phone before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna.

  • Page 75: Making A New Search For Radio Channels

    To save a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a favourite. , then select Enter a name for the channel, then press Save. To remove a channel as a favourite When the radio is open, tap next to the channel that you want to remove.
  • Page 76 To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ While the song is playing on your phone's FM radio, tap A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks. Press to return the FM Radio.

  • Page 77: Taking Photos And Recording Videos

    Taking photos and recording videos Your phone camera is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R™ sensor, which enables sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. With your phone camera, you can take regular 2D photos or you can shoot 3D photos in 3D Sweep Panorama mode and Sweep Multi Angle mode.

  • Page 78: Face Detection

    To take a photo by tapping the on-screen button Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, press Tap Capturing method and select On-screen button if it is not already selected. Point the camera towards the subject. Tap the on-screen button .

  • Page 79: Using Still Camera Settings

    To turn on smile detection Activate the camera. If the still camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, press Tap Smile detection and select a smile level. To take a photo using smile detection When the camera is open and Smile detection is turned on, point the camera at your subject.
  • Page 80 the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release you finger. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on. Infinity Use when taking photos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the camera may be blurred.
  • Page 81 Landscape Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects. When Landscape is selected, focus mode is changed to Infinity. Night scene Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments (without the flash). Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.

  • Page 82: Shutter Sound

    5MP 4:3 5 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 3MP 16:9 3 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. A high resolution widescreen format. Has a higher resolution than full HD.

  • Page 83: Using The Video Camera

    Launch and capture By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first photo is captured immediately after the camera is launched from sleep mode. Launch only By pressing and holding down the camera key, the camera is launched from sleep mode. While the phone is in sleep mode, the camera cannot be launched, even when you press and hold down the camera key.
  • Page 84 To record a video by tapping the on-screen button Activate the camera. If the video camera is not selected, drag To display all settings, press Tap Capturing method, then select On-screen button if it is not already selected. Point the camera towards the subject. to start recording.
  • Page 85 When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality. Beach and snow Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed videos.
  • Page 86 Video size Adjust the video size for different formats HD 720p HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels. Full Wide VGA Full Wide VGA format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 864×480 pixels. VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels. QVGA Quarter VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
  • Page 87 Shutter sound Select to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video. This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 88: 3D Camera

    3D camera The 3D camera helps you take wide-angle, panoramic photos that capture more of the scene and add depth to the subject. 3D Sweep Panorama photos can be played back on a TV that supports 3D. In Sweep Multi Angle mode, the camera takes several images at different angles as you sweep across the scene.
  • Page 89 To take a photo in a Sweep Multi Angle mode Activate the 3D camera. Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select Sweep Multi Angle. Press the camera key halfway down to lock the focus. Press the camera key fully down, then pan the camera from left to right in a steady horizontal movement.

  • Page 90: Viewing Photos And Videos In Gallery

    Connecting your phone to a computer on page 99. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos after you take them, giving you clearer, sharper and more natural images. Mobile BRAVIA Engine is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption.

  • Page 91: Working With Albums

    Working with albums You can rearrange your photos and videos within albums as well as move content between albums. You can also upload content from your Gallery albums to online services such as Picasa™ and Facebook™, and you view content from such online services in Gallery.

  • Page 92: Working With Photos

    Working with albums in Gallery In addition to working with whole albums and with individual photos, you can select one or more photos or videos in an album to work on them in batches, for example, to send a few photos from an album to a friend. To work with batches of photos or videos in Gallery From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Gallery.

  • Page 93: Viewing Your Photos On A Map

    To use a photo as wallpaper When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Set as > Wallpaper. Crop the photo, if required. Tap Save. To crop a photo When you are viewing a photo in the photo viewer, press In the toolbar, tap More >...
  • Page 94 To pause a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. To fast forward and rewind a video When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward. Alternatively, you can tap To adjust the volume of a video •...

  • Page 95: Viewing Photos In 3D Album

    Viewing photos in 3D Album In 3D Album you can view and play all photos taken with your 3D camera. You can also play photos that you have taken using Sweep Multi Angle mode and view them from multiple angles. To view your 3D photos in 3D Album From your Home screen, tap Find and tap 3D Album.

  • Page 96: Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology

    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.

  • Page 97: Sending And Receiving Items Using Bluetooth™ Technology

    To pair your phone with another Bluetooth™ device From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. Tap Scan for devices. The Bluetooth™ devices found will be listed under Bluetooth devices. Tap the Bluetooth™ device that you want to pair with your phone. Enter a passcode, if required.
  • Page 98 To receive items using Bluetooth™ From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings > Wireless & networks. Mark the Bluetooth checkbox. appears in the status bar. Tap Bluetooth settings. Mark the Discoverable checkbox. The phone is now visible to other devices for 120 seconds.

  • Page 99: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer

    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.

  • Page 100: Media Go

    Media Go™ The Media Go™ computer application helps you transfer and manage media content in your phone and computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PC Companion application. See PC Companion on page 99 for more information. You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™...

  • Page 101: Using Location Services To Find Your Position

    GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connection is weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found. Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to navigational services.

  • Page 102: Backing Up And Restoring Phone Content

    Backing up and restoring phone content Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to your memory card or to an 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 following types of data: Bookmarks...

  • Page 103: Locking And Protecting Your Phone

    Locking and protecting your phone IMEI number Every phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. To view your IMEI number microSD • Remove the cover to view your IMEI number. To view your IMEI number in the phone From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 104: Setting A Screen Lock

    It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. Refer to Sony Customer support for more information. To create a screen unlock pattern From the Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings >...
  • Page 105 To disable the screen unlock PIN From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security > Change screen lock. Enter you PIN and tap Continue. Tap None. To create a screen lock password From your Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 106: Updating Your Phone

    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.
  • Page 107 To download the PC Companion application from your phone Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. 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 Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not already installed.

  • Page 108: Phone Settings Overview

    Phone settings overview Get to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalise them to your own requirements. Wireless & Manage your wireless connections and connection settings. networks Call settings Configure settings for listening to and managing your voicemail, for example.

  • Page 109: Status And Notification Icons Overview

    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...
  • Page 110 An upcoming calendar event A song is playing Problem with sign-in/sync The storage card is full The WLAN connection is enabled and wireless networks are available The phone is connected to a computer with a USB cable Error message Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding on Downloading data...

  • Page 111: Application Overview

    Application overview Set an alarm Alarm Browser Browse the web and download new programs and files Perform basic calculations Calculator Calendar Keep track of your appointments Take photos and record video clips Camera 3D Album View photos and pictures in 3D presentation mode Create wide-angle, panoramic pictures 3D Camera Contacts...

  • Page 112: 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.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting My phone is not working as expected If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything else: • Charge your phone if the battery level gets low. • Use the power key to restart your phone. Try restarting your phone by removing and reinserting the SIM card.

  • Page 114: No Battery Charging Icon Appears When Phone Starts Charging

    The SIM card is not working properly. Insert your SIM card in another phone. If this works, it is probably your phone that is causing the problem. In this case, contact the nearest Sony service center. Emergency calls only You are within range of a network, but you are not allowed to use it. However, in an emergency, some network operators allow you to call the international emergency number 112.

  • Page 115: Recycling Your Phone

    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. This is an Internet version of this publication.

  • Page 116: Legal Information

    Electronic Warranty Card: In order to provide more convenient after-sale services, an SMS will be sent automatically by the phone (The SMS expense is upon the mobile fee bill from the operator) to the server of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (China) Co., Ltd. once the phone is in use. Sony and any other 3rd party will not charge any additional cost of it.

  • Page 117: Index

    Index HD (High Definition) video .......84 3D Camera icons ..............84 overview ............88 overview ............77 screen ..............88 recording videos ........83, 84 3D photos ..............95 screen ..............77 deleting ............95 settings ............79, 84 playing .............95 smile detection ..........79 sharing .............95 taking photos ........77, 78, 79 viewing ............95 using the flash ..........78 zooming ............95...
  • Page 118 FM radio creating playlists ..........70 favourites ............75 deleting ............68 selecting channel ..........74 download ............53 force restart ............113 downloading music information ......70 hearing protection ...........67 My playlists ............71 Gallery ...............90, 95 pausing a track ..........68 changing views ..........91 player overview ..........67 opening ............90 playing .............67 opening albums ..........91...
  • Page 119 deleting ............71 photos .............93 playing your own ..........71 photos and videos ...........92 removing tracks ..........71 shuffle music ............70 PlayNow™ ...............53 silent mode ..............26 power saver .............15 SIM card ..............103 activating ............15 exporting contacts to ........43 changing settings ..........15 importing contacts from ........39 deactivating .............15 inserting .............8 displaying notifications ........15...
  • Page 120 fast forwarding and rewinding ......94 pausing ............94 playing .............93 recording ...........83, 84 sending ............94 sharing .............94 viewing ..........84, 90, 91, 92 viewing photos .............78 videos recorded using the camera ....84 voicemail ..............34 volume adjusting for videos .........94 key ..............26 wallpaper ..............19 using a photo as ..........93 web browser ............62 floating touch™...

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