Sony ST26i Phone settings menu, Typing text, On-screen keyboard, Using the on-screen keyboard

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To open a running application from the Notification panel

•Tap the icon for the running application to open it.

To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel

•Tap .

To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel

•Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. To clear all notifications from the Notification panel

•Tap .

Phone settings menu

View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu.

To access the phone settings

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings.

You can also drag the status bar downwards on the Home screen and tap to access the phone settings.

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.

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1Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra characters in the language.

2Close the on-screen keyboard view.

3Display numbers and symbols. Touch and hold to display smileys.

4Enter a space.

5Open the input settings menu to make a change, for example, under Writing languages. This key also changes the writing language when more than one input language is selected.

6Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.

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Contents Xperia J Contents Wi-Fi Virtual private networks VPNs Calendar Alarm clockSharing your contacts Backing up contacts NeoReader application menu overviewImei number 112 SIM card protection Using TrackID technology resultsStatus icons 120 Notification icons Setting a screen lock 113Important information Applications Android what and why?To remove the battery cover AssemblyTo remove the battery Getting startedTo remove the SIM card To remove the memory card Turning the phone on and offTo turn on the phone Accounts and services Setup guideScreen lock Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Google accountFacebook account SyncML accountPhone overview Getting to know your phone14 15 Battery Using the keysCharging the battery Improving battery performance Battery LED statusTo check the battery level To charge the phoneReducing battery consumption with Power Saver Zooming Using the touchscreenTo scroll ScrollingSensors Home screenTo flick To go to the Home screenTimescape Feed widget WidgetsTimescape Friends widget Timescape Share widgetChanging the background of your Home screen Notification light for social networking servicesApplication screen Accessing and using applicationsTo open the Application screen To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screenRecently used applications window Opening and closing applicationsApplication menu Rearranging your Application screenChecking notifications and ongoing activities Status and notificationsTo open the Notification panel Using the on-screen keyboard Phone settings menuTyping text On-screen keyboardTo display the on-screen keyboard to enter text To enter text using the on-screen keyboardTo hide the on-screen keyboard To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientationApplication bar Using the PhonepadPhonepad To edit text in landscape orientationKeyboard and Phonepad settings Adjusting the volume Text input settingsAdjusting the sound settings Customising your phoneTime and date Ringtone settingsAirplane mode Screen settingsPhone language Memory Using a headset with your phoneMemory card Formatting the memory cardAccess Point Names APNs Internet and messaging settingsControlling data usage Turning off data traffic Mobile network settingsData roaming To activate data roaming Emergency calls CallingCall handling Recent calls Multiple calls VoicemailConference calls Barring calls Call settingsRejecting a call with a message Showing or hiding your phone number Forwarding callsFixed Dialling Numbers Using the PC Companion program to transfer contacts Transferring contacts using a PCContacts Transferring contacts to your new phoneTransferring contacts from a memory card Transferring contacts from a SIM cardReceiving contacts from other devices Managing your contacts Contacts screen overviewTo view your contacts Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Sharing your contacts Communicating with your contactsFavourites GroupsTo send a contact Backing up contactsTo send several contacts at once To export all contacts to a memory cardMessaging Using text and multimedia messagingText and multimedia message options To set up an email account in your phone Using emailTo create and send an email message To read your email messages To receive email messagesTo view an email message attachment To save a senders email address to your contactsUsing email accounts To set an email account as your default account Gmail and other Google servicesTo set up a Google account in your phone To remove an email account from your phoneTo start Google Talk Google TalkFrom your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk To reply to an instant message with TalkDownloading from Google Play Getting started with Google PlayClearing your application data Before you download applicationsTo delete an installed application Installing applications not from Google PlayPermissions To view permissions of an applicationBefore you download content PlayNow serviceDownloading from the PlayNow service To start PlayNowGetting organised Alarm clockCalendar To deactivate an alarm To edit an existing alarmTo activate an existing alarm To delete an alarmTo set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode To activate the vibrate function for an alarmTo snooze an alarm when it sounds NeoReader application menu overview Scanning with the NeoReader applicationTo start the NeoReader application To scan a barcodeSynchronising with Google Synchronising data on your phoneSynchronising 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 intervalWi-Fi Connecting to wireless networksBefore using Wi-Fi Wi-Fi network status Advanced Wi-Fi settingsWi-Fi sleep policy Sharing your phone’s mobile data connectionVirtual private networks VPNs To share your phone’s data connection using a USB cableTo rename or secure your portable hotspot To connect to a virtual private network To add a virtual private networkTo disconnect from a virtual private network Browsing the web Web browserNavigating web pages Search and address barManaging 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 auto-fit web pagesMusic Using the music playerProtecting your hearing Copying media files to your memory cardTo improve the sound quality using the equalizer To adjust the audio volumeTo change tracks To fast forward and rewind musicTo search for related content using the infinite button Discovering related audio contentOverview of My music To share a trackCategorising your music using SensMe channels Using My music to organise your tracksPlaying music in random order Music player widget PlaylistsUsing TrackID technology results Identifying music using TrackID technologyTo delete a track from the track history Using your favourite radio channels Using the FM radioFM radio overview To start the FM radioIdentifying radio tracks using TrackID Switching the radio sound between devicesMaking a new search for radio channels Sharing the details of music you like on FacebookTo share details of music you like on Facebook Taking photos and recording videos Using the still cameraCamera controls overview To open the cameraAdding the geographical position to your photos Still camera settings overview Using still camera settingsFocus mode Metering Exposure valueWhite balance ScenesSelf-timer ResolutionTag photos with details of where you took them FlashQuick launch Tips on using the camera Using the video cameraCapturing method Select the method you use to take photosVideo camera settings overview Scenes Using video camera settingsPhoto light Adjust the video size for different formatsVideo size Select the method you use to record a videoShutter sound MicrophoneAlbum tab overview Viewing photos and videos in AlbumViewing photos and videos saved in the phone Overview of Pictures tabTo view photos and videos in grid view Working with photos in AlbumTo view photos and videos in list view To change the size of the thumbnails in AlbumTo watch a slideshow of your photos To zoom a photoTo rotate a photo To crop a photoWorking with videos in Album Viewing your photos on a mapTo add a geotag when viewing the map in Album To enable location detectionOverview of Map tab To view geotagged photos on a map in AlbumOverview of Online tab Viewing your online albumsPlaying video clips in Movies Preparing to play phone content on Dlna Certified devices Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your phone Playing phone content on other Dlna Certified devices Pairing with another Bluetooth device Bluetooth wireless technologyNaming your phone To give your phone a nameSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology 106 To receive items using BluetoothTransferring and handling content using a USB cable Connecting your phone to a computerTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi 107Media Go PC Companion109 To transfer content using the Media Go applicationUsing GPS Using location services to find your positionGetting the best performance Using the Navigation application Using Google Maps to get directionsGoogle Maps Viewing your friends’ locations with Google LatitudeImei number Locking and protecting your phoneSIM card protection Setting a screen lock To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To disable the Face Unlock protectionTo disable the screen unlock pattern To disable the screen unlock PIN115 To disable the screen unlock passwordUpdating your phone using a USB cable connection Updating your phone wirelesslyUpdating your phone To update your phone using an Apple Mac computer To download software updates using a USB cable connectionTo download the PC Companion application from your phone 117118 Phone settings overview119 Status icons Status and notification icons overviewNotification icons 120121 122 Application overview123 User support To access the Help application124 Troubleshooting Error messages My wired headset does not work127 Recycling your phoneSony ST26i/ST26a Legal information128 129 IndexMMS 130Purchasing 131132
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The Sony ST26i, also known as Xperia J, is a smartphone that exemplifies the blend of style and functionality. With its sleek design and compact form factor, the Xperia J offers an attractive choice for users seeking portability without compromising on performance.

One of the most notable features of the Xperia J is its 4.0-inch TFT display. The screen boasts a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent visibility, even in outdoor settings. The compact size makes it easy to handle, perfect for one-handed use, while still delivering a satisfactory viewing experience for photos, videos, and apps.

Powering the Xperia J is a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor, which ensures a smooth performance for everyday tasks. The device comes with 512MB of RAM, allowing for efficient multitasking, albeit with some limitations when running multiple heavy applications simultaneously. The phone supports 4GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD card, giving users the option to store more media and apps.

In terms of camera capabilities, the Xperia J features a 5-megapixel rear camera that is equipped with autofocus and LED flash, enabling users to capture decent images in various lighting conditions. The camera also supports video recording at 720p, which enhances the overall multimedia experience. For selfies and video calls, the front-facing VGA camera provides basic functionality.

The Xperia J runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, allowing users to access a wide range of applications through the Google Play Store. The user interface is customized by Sony, offering a unique look and feel with added features that enhance usability.

Connectivity options on the Xperia J include 3G support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS, ensuring users remain connected wherever they go. The device is powered by a removable 1750mAh battery, providing adequate battery life to get through the day with moderate use.

Overall, the Sony ST26i Xperia J is a solid entry-level smartphone that caters to users looking for a stylish device with essential features. Its combination of a compact design, decent display, and basic smartphone functionalities make it a suitable option for first-time smartphone users or those looking for a secondary device.
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