Sony ST26i/ST26a manual Text and multimedia message options, Google Talk

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To delete a message

1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.

2Tap the desired conversation.

3Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message > Yes.

To delete conversations

1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.

2Press , then tap Delete conversations.

3Mark the checkboxes for the conversations you want to delete, then tap Delete.

To save a sender's number to a contact

1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.

2Tap a conversation.

3Tap the sender's number at the top of the screen.

4Tap .

5Select an existing contact, or tap if you want to create a new contact.

6Edit the contact information and tap Done.

To call a message sender

1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.

2Tap a conversation.

3Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen.

4If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number you want to call. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap .

To save a file contained in a message you receive

1From yourHome screen, tap , then tap Messaging.

2Tap the desired conversation.

3If the message has not been downloaded yet, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message.

4Touch and hold the file you want to save, then select the desired option.

Text and multimedia message options

To view and edit notification settings for messages

1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.

2Press .

3To view and edit your settings, tap Settings, and tap a SIM card, then make the desired settings.

To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages

1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.

2Press .

3Tap Settings, then tap a SIM card.

4Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate the delivery report.

To view messages saved on the SIM card

1From your Home screen, tap , then tap Messaging.

2Press , then tap Settings.

3Tap a SIM card > SIM messages.

Google Talk™

You can use Google Talk™ instant messaging in your phone to chat with friends who also use this application.

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Contents Xperia J Contents Contacts Calendar Alarm clock About Movies Using MoviesImportant information 111 Xperia J User guide Getting started What is Android?Phone overview 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 phoneAccounts and services Setup guideScreen lock 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 touchscreenZooming Marking optionsScrolling Sensors Home screenTo scroll To flickTimescape Feed widget WidgetsTimescape Share widget Timescape Friends widgetRearranging your Home screen Changing the background of your Home screenTaking a screenshot Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen 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 menuTyping text Using the on-screen keyboardOn-screen keyboard 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 settingsMemory Airplane modePhone language 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 applicationsClearing your application data Installing applications not from Google PlayPermissions Emergency calls CallingCall handling 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 optionsFrom your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk To start Google TalkTo reply to an instant message with 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 Using My music to organise your tracks Discovering related audio contentOverview of My music 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 technologyAbout the PlayNow service PlayNow serviceBefore you download content 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 settingsShutter sound MicrophoneSelect the method you use to record a video 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 Movies Using MoviesAbout Movies 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 imagesDownloading from the web Browser settingsAuto-fitting web pages To enable plug-ins on demand Plug-in settingsAuto-filling text To create text for auto-fillingWi-Fi Connecting to wireless networksConnectivity Wi-Fi network status Advanced Wi-Fi settingsWi-Fi sleep policy Sharing your phone’s mobile data connectionTo share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable Bluetooth wireless technologyTo rename or secure your portable hotspot 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 computerTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Transferring and handling content using a USB cableTo connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode 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 barcodeAbout synchronising data on your phone Synchronising data on your phoneSynchronising with Google 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 MapsUsing the Navigation application Using Google Maps to get directionsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude 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 106Reference Phone settings overview107 Status icons Status and notification icons overview108 Notification icons Application overview109 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.