Sony ST26i/ST26a Categorising your music using SensMe channels, Playing music in random order

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1Go back to the current track in the music track

2Picture of the currently playing artist (if available)

3Browse your music by artist

4Categorise your music using SensMe™ channels

5Manage and edit your music using Music Unlimited™

6Browse your favorite playlists

7Collect links to music and music-related content that you and your friends have shared using online services

8Browse all playlists

9Browse audio by track

10Browse by album

To add a music track as a shortcut

1In the music player, tap MY MUSIC.

2Tap , , or , then browse to the track that you want to save as a shortcut.

3Touch and hold the track title.

4Tap Add as shortcut. The shortcut now appears in the My music main view.

To rearrange shortcuts

1In the music player, tap MY MUSIC.

2Touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to a new location.

To delete a shortcut

1In the music player, tap MY MUSIC.

2Touch and hold a shortcut until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to .

You can't delete the following tabs: Tracks, Albums, Artists, Playlists, Music Unlimited, Friends' music and SensMe™ channels.

To update your music with the latest information

1In the music player, tap MY MUSIC, then press .

2Tap Download music info > Start. Your phone searches online and downloads the latest available album art and track information for your music.

The SensMe™ channels application gets activated when you download music information.

Categorising your music using SensMe™ channels

The SensMe™ channels application helps you arrange your music by mood and tempo. SensMe™ groups all your tracks into twelve categories, or channels, so you can select music that matches your mood or suits the time of day.

To enable the SensMe™ channels application

1In the music player, tap MY MUSIC.

2Press , then tap Download music info.

This application requires a mobile or Wi-Fi® network connection.

Playing music in random order

You can play tracks in playlists in random order. A playlist can be, for example, a playlist you have created yourself or an album.

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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 cardTo turn on the phone To attach the battery coverTurning the phone on and off To remove the memory cardScreen lock Setup guideAccounts and services SyncML account Google accountMicrosoft Exchange ActiveSync account Facebook accountGetting to know your phone Using the keysBattery Charging the batteryTo access the battery usage menu Battery LED statusImproving battery performance To check the battery levelReducing battery consumption with Power Saver Using the touchscreenScrolling Marking optionsZooming To flick Home screenSensors To scrollTimescape Feed widget WidgetsChanging the background of your Home screen Timescape Friends widgetTimescape Share widget Rearranging your Home screenApplication screen Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot Rearranging your Application screen Opening and closing applicationsRecently used applications window Application menuDrag the status bar downwards Status and notificationsChecking notifications and ongoing activities To open the Notification panelSetting 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 wordsPhonepad Using the PhonepadTo enter text using the Gesture input function To change the Gesture input settingsKeyboard and Phonepad settings Time and date Text input settingsAdjusting the volume Customising your phoneScreen settings Ringtone settingsPhone language Airplane modeMemory Formatting the memory card Using a headset with your phoneInternet and messaging settings Memory cardControlling data usage Mobile network settings To activate data roaming Turning off data trafficData roaming To turn off all data trafficBefore you download applications Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Downloading from Google PlayPermissions Installing applications not from Google PlayClearing your application data Call handling CallingEmergency calls Recent calls VoicemailConference calls Multiple callsForwarding calls Call settingsBarring calls Rejecting a call with a messageTo show or hide your phone number To enable or disable fixed diallingTo access the list of accepted call recipients Fixed Dialling NumbersTransferring contacts to your new device Transferring contacts using a PCContacts About ContactsTransferring contacts from a SIM card Using the PC Companion program to transfer contactsTransferring contacts using an Apple Mac computer Transferring contacts using synchronisation accountsReceiving contacts from other devices Managing your contactsFavourites Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationQuick contact menu Communicating with your contactsSharing your contacts GroupsTo export contacts to a SIM card Backing up contactsTo send several contacts at once To export all contacts to a memory 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 Getting started with Email Using email accountsTo set up an email account in your phone To set an email account as your default accountGmail and other Google services Using emailTo save a senders email address to your contacts To receive email messagesTo read your email messages To view an email message attachmentTo star an email To forward an email messageTo delete an email message To mark a read email as unreadTo change the inbox check frequency Music player overview Music playerAbout Music Copying media files to your memory cardUsing 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 PlaylistsTrackID technology Identifying music using TrackID technologyUsing TrackID technology results Protecting your hearingBefore you download content PlayNow serviceAbout the PlayNow service FM radio overview FM radioAbout the FM radio Moving between radio channelsSwitching between the speaker and the handsfree Using your favourite radio channelsSound settings Identifying radio tracks using TrackIDCamera controls overview Tips on using the cameraCamera About the cameraAdding the geographical position to your photos Taking photos with the still cameraWhite balance Still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Scenes Exposure valueCapturing method Self-timerRecording videos GeotaggingVideo camera settings overview Scenes Video camera settingsSelect the method you use to record a video MicrophoneShutter sound Album tab overview AlbumViewing photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos saved in the phoneTo view photos and videos in list view To view photos and videos in grid viewWorking with photos in Album Working with videos in Album Overview of Maps tab To enable location detectionTo add a geotag when viewing the map in Album Viewing your photos on a mapOverview of Online tab Viewing your online albumsTo recommend a photo or video on Facebook About Movies Using MoviesMovies Navigating web pages Web browserAbout the web browser Browsing the webManaging bookmarks To add a bookmarked web page to your Home screen To bookmark a webTo open a bookmark To edit a bookmarkMultiple windows Managing text and imagesAuto-fitting web pages Browser settingsDownloading from the web To create text for auto-filling Plug-in settingsTo enable plug-ins on demand Auto-filling textConnectivity Connecting to wireless networksWi-Fi Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection Advanced Wi-Fi settingsWi-Fi network status Wi-Fi sleep policyTo rename or secure your portable hotspot Bluetooth wireless technologyTo share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable Naming your phone Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo pair your phone with another Bluetooth device To connect your phone to another Bluetooth deviceSending 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 About scanning with the NeoReader application Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader applicationPC Companion Media GoTo scan a barcode NeoReader application menu overviewTo start the NeoReader application From the Home screen, tap Find and tap NeoReaderSynchronising with Google Synchronising data on your phoneAbout synchronising data on your phone To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate account To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contactsSynchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts Synchronising with FacebookTo remove a Facebook integration account from your phone Synchronising using SyncMLTo set up a Facebook integration account on your phone To set up a SyncML account in your phoneTo remove a SyncML account from your phone To set a synchronisation intervalGoogle Maps About location servicesUsing GPS Maps and locationsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude Using Google Maps to get directionsUsing the Navigation application Calendar Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock About the alarm clockTo activate an existing alarm To set a new alarmTo edit an existing alarm To deactivate an alarmTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To set the title for an alarmTo activate the vibrate function for an alarm To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent modeUpdating your phone Support and maintenanceUpdating your phone wirelessly Updating your phone using a USB cable connectionImei number Locking and protecting your phoneSIM card protection Setting a screen lockFinding your device 106 To access the Help applicationHelp application Recycling your phone107 Phone settings overviewReference 108 Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons 109 Application overviewNotification icons 110 Legal information Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Important information leaflet

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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