Sony ST26i/ST26a manual Ringtone settings, Screen settings

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To set the time manually

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

3Unmark the Automatic date & time checkbox if it is marked.

4Tap Set time.

5Scroll up or down to adjust the hour and minute.

6If applicable, scroll up to change AM to PM, or vice versa.

7Tap Set.

To set the time zone

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.

3Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marked.

4Tap Select time zone.

5Select an option.

To set the date format

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Date & time > Select date format.

3Select an option.

Ringtone settings

To set a phone ringtone

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.

3Select a ringtone.

4Tap Done.

To enable touch tones

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound.

3Mark the Dial pad touch tones and Touch sounds checkboxes.

To select a notification ringtone

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound > Default notification.

3Select a ringtone.

4Tap Done.

Screen settings

To adjust the screen brightness

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Display > Brightness.

3Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.

4Tap 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

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Sound.

3Mark the Vibrate on touch checkbox. The screen now vibrates when you tap soft keys and certain applications.

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Contents Xperia J Contents Contacts Calendar Alarm clock About Movies Using MoviesImportant information 111 Xperia J User guide Phone overview What is Android?Getting started To remove the battery AssemblyTo remove the SIM card To insert the memory card and the SIM cardTurning the phone on and off To attach the battery coverTo remove the memory card To turn on the phoneScreen lock Setup guideAccounts and services Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Google accountFacebook account SyncML accountBattery Using the keysCharging the battery Getting to know your phoneImproving battery performance Battery LED statusTo check the battery level To access the battery usage menuReducing battery consumption with Power Saver Using the touchscreenScrolling Marking optionsZooming Sensors Home screenTo scroll To flickTimescape Feed widget WidgetsTimescape Share widget Timescape Friends widgetRearranging your Home screen Changing the background of your Home screenApplication screen Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot Recently used applications window Opening and closing applicationsApplication menu Rearranging your Application screenChecking notifications and ongoing activities Status and notificationsTo open the Notification panel Drag the status bar downwardsSetting your phone from the Notification panel Phone settings menuOn-screen keyboard Using the on-screen keyboardTyping text Application bar Using the Gesture input function to write wordsTo enter text using the Gesture input function Using the PhonepadTo change the Gesture input settings PhonepadKeyboard and Phonepad settings Adjusting the volume Text input settingsCustomising your phone Time and dateScreen settings Ringtone settingsPhone language Airplane modeMemory Internet and messaging settings Using a headset with your phoneMemory card Formatting the memory cardControlling data usage Mobile network settings Data roaming Turning off data trafficTo turn off all data traffic To activate data roamingGetting started with Google Play Google PlayDownloading from Google Play Before you download applicationsPermissions Installing applications not from Google PlayClearing your application data Call handling CallingEmergency calls Recent calls VoicemailConference calls Multiple callsBarring calls Call settingsRejecting a call with a message Forwarding callsTo access the list of accepted call recipients To enable or disable fixed diallingFixed Dialling Numbers To show or hide your phone numberContacts Transferring contacts using a PCAbout Contacts Transferring contacts to your new deviceTransferring contacts using an Apple Mac computer Using the PC Companion program to transfer contactsTransferring contacts using synchronisation accounts Transferring contacts from a SIM cardReceiving contacts from other devices Managing your contactsFavourites Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationSharing your contacts Communicating with your contactsGroups Quick contact menuTo send several contacts at once Backing up contactsTo export all contacts to a memory card To export contacts to a SIM cardMessaging Using text and multimedia messagingGoogle Talk Text and multimedia message optionsTo reply to an instant message with Talk To start Google TalkFrom your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk To set up an email account in your phone Using email accountsTo set an email account as your default account Getting started with EmailGmail and other Google services Using emailTo read your email messages To receive email messagesTo view an email message attachment To save a senders email address to your contactsTo delete an email message To forward an email messageTo mark a read email as unread To star an emailTo change the inbox check frequency About Music Music playerCopying media files to your memory card Music player overviewUsing the music player Overview of My music Discovering related audio contentUsing My music to organise your tracks Playing music in random order Categorising your music using SensMe channelsMusic player widget PlaylistsUsing TrackID technology results Identifying music using TrackID technologyProtecting your hearing TrackID technologyBefore you download content PlayNow serviceAbout the PlayNow service About the FM radio FM radioMoving between radio channels FM radio overviewSound settings Using your favourite radio channelsIdentifying radio tracks using TrackID Switching between the speaker and the handsfreeCamera Tips on using the cameraAbout the camera Camera controls overviewAdding the geographical position to your photos Taking photos with the still cameraStill camera settings overview Scenes Still camera settingsExposure value White balanceRecording videos Self-timerGeotagging Capturing methodVideo camera settings overview Scenes Video camera settingsSelect the method you use to record a video MicrophoneShutter sound Viewing photos and videos in Album AlbumViewing photos and videos saved in the phone Album tab overviewTo view photos and videos in list view To view photos and videos in grid viewWorking with photos in Album Working with videos in Album To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album To enable location detectionViewing your photos on a map Overview of Maps tabOverview of Online tab Viewing your online albumsTo recommend a photo or video on Facebook About Movies Using MoviesMovies About the web browser Web browserBrowsing the web Navigating web pagesManaging bookmarks To open a bookmark To bookmark a webTo edit a bookmark To add a bookmarked web page to your Home screenMultiple windows Managing text and imagesAuto-fitting web pages Browser settingsDownloading from the web To enable plug-ins on demand Plug-in settingsAuto-filling text To create text for auto-fillingConnectivity Connecting to wireless networksWi-Fi Wi-Fi network status Advanced Wi-Fi settingsWi-Fi sleep policy Sharing your phone’s mobile data connectionTo rename or secure your portable hotspot Bluetooth wireless technologyTo share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo connect your phone to another Bluetooth device Naming your phoneSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Connecting your phone to a computerTo connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode Transferring and handling content using a USB cableTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi PC Companion Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader applicationMedia Go About scanning with the NeoReader applicationTo start the NeoReader application NeoReader application menu overviewFrom the Home screen, tap Find and tap NeoReader To scan a barcodeSynchronising with Google Synchronising data on your phoneAbout synchronising data on your phone Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contactsSynchronising with Facebook To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate accountTo set up a Facebook integration account on your phone Synchronising using SyncMLTo set up a SyncML account in your phone To remove a Facebook integration account from your phoneTo remove a SyncML account from your phone To set a synchronisation intervalUsing GPS About location servicesMaps and locations Google MapsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude Using Google Maps to get directionsUsing the Navigation application Alarm clock Calendar and alarm clockAbout the alarm clock CalendarTo edit an existing alarm To set a new alarmTo deactivate an alarm To activate an existing alarmTo activate the vibrate function for an alarm To set the title for an alarmTo set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode To snooze an alarm when it soundsUpdating your phone wirelessly Support and maintenanceUpdating your phone using a USB cable connection Updating your phoneImei number Locking and protecting your phoneSIM card protection Setting a screen lockFinding your device Help application To access the Help applicationRecycling your phone 106107 Phone settings overviewReference 108 Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons 109 Application overviewNotification icons 110 Important information Limitations to services and featuresImportant information leaflet Legal information

ST26i/ST26a specifications

The Sony ST26i, also known as the Sony Xperia J, is a smartphone that was released in the latter part of 2012. It was part of Sony’s Xperia series and aimed at more budget-conscious consumers while still providing core features found in higher-end models at that time.

One of the standout features of the Xperia J is its design. The device includes a sleek and stylish exterior with a 4-inch TFT touchscreen display, boasting a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. This display provides vibrant colors and decent viewing angles, making it suitable for casual browsing, social media, and video consumption.

The Xperia J is powered by a 1GHz single-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor, which was complemented by 512MB of RAM. While the hardware may seem modest by today’s standards, it was optimized to run the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Additionally, the device was upgradable to Android Jelly Bean, offering users access to improved performance and features.

In terms of storage, the Xperia J comes with 4GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD cards up to 32GB. This allows users to store a variety of apps, photos, and videos without hassle. The device also features a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, capable of recording video in 720p HD. Although it lacks a dedicated front-facing camera, the Xperia J still competes well in its category for casual photography.

Connectivity options for the Xperia J are comprehensive, including 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS functionality. The phone also packs a decent 1750 mAh battery, providing a day’s worth of usage under moderate to heavy use.

Other notable technologies incorporated in the Xperia J include Walkman features for music playback, which were popular in Sony devices, and the inclusion of Timescape UI, enhancing the user experience by aggregating social media updates.

Overall, the Sony ST26i/ST26a Xperia J offers a balance of design, performance, and essential smartphone features, making it a worthy option for those seeking an affordable device that doesn't compromise on quality. Its combination of user-friendly technology and classic Sony design helps it stand out, appealing to a wide audience looking for an entry-level smartphone experience.
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