Sony 1265-9041, ST26i, 1265-9045, 1265-9044 Connecting to wireless networks, Before using Wi-Fi

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Connecting to wireless networks

You can access the Internet wirelessly from your phone using Wi-Fi® technology. This way you can browse the web and access cheaper call and data rates.

If your company or organisation has a virtual private network (VPN), you can connect to this network with your phone. You can use a VPN to access intranets and other internal services at your company.

Wi-Fi®

Using Wi-Fi® technology you can access the Internet wirelessly with your phone. To access the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you first need to search for and connect to an available Wi-Fi® network. The signal strength of the Wi-Fi® network may differ depending on your phone's location. Moving closer to the Wi-Fi® access point may increase the signal strength.

Before using Wi-Fi®

To browse the Internet using a Wi-Fi® connection, you need to search for and connect to an available Wi-Fi® network and then open the Internet browser. The signal strength of the Wi-Fi® network may differ depending on your phone's location. Move closer to the Wi-Fi® access point to increase the signal strength.

To turn on Wi-Fi®

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings.

3Tap OFF beside Wi-Fi so that OFF changes to ON. The phone scans for available Wi-Fi® networks.

It may take a few seconds before Wi-Fi® is enabled.

To connect to a Wi-Fi® network

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings.

3Make sure that the Wi-Fi® function is on. Tap Wi-Fi.

4Available Wi-Fi® networks are displayed. The available networks may be open or secured. Open networks are indicated by and secured networks are indicated by next to the Wi-Fi® network name.

5Tap a Wi-Fi® network to connect to it. If you are trying to connect to a secure Wi-Fi® network, you are asked to enter a password. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

Your phone remembers Wi-Fi® networks you connect to. The next time you come within reach of a previously connected Wi-Fi® network, your phone automatically connects to it.

In some locations, open Wi-Fi® networks require you to log in to a web page before you can get access to the network. Contact the relevant Wi-Fi® network administrator for more information.

To connect to another Wi-Fi® network

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Detected Wi-Fi® networks are displayed.

3Tap another Wi-Fi® network to connect to it.

To scan for Wi-Fi® networks manually

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.

3Tap Scan. The phone scans for Wi-Fi® networks and displays available networks in a list.

4Tap a Wi-Fi® network in the list to connect to it.

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Contents Xperia J Contents Sharing your contacts Backing up contacts Calendar Alarm clockWi-Fi Virtual private networks VPNs NeoReader application menu overviewUsing TrackID technology results Imei number 112 SIM card protectionSetting a screen lock 113 Status icons 120 Notification iconsImportant information Android what and why? ApplicationsTo remove the battery AssemblyTo remove the battery cover Getting startedTo remove the SIM card Turning the phone on and off To remove the memory cardTo turn on the phone Setup guide Accounts and servicesScreen lock Facebook account Google accountMicrosoft Exchange ActiveSync account SyncML accountGetting to know your phone Phone overview14 15 Using the keys BatteryCharging the battery To check the battery level Battery LED statusImproving battery performance To charge the phoneReducing battery consumption with Power Saver Using the touchscreen ZoomingScrolling To scrollTo flick Home screenSensors To go to the Home screenTimescape Friends widget WidgetsTimescape Feed widget Timescape Share widgetNotification light for social networking services Changing the background of your Home screenTo open the Application screen Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screenApplication menu Opening and closing applicationsRecently used applications window Rearranging your Application screenStatus and notifications Checking notifications and ongoing activitiesTo open the Notification panel Typing text Phone settings menuUsing the on-screen keyboard On-screen keyboardTo hide the on-screen keyboard To enter text using the on-screen keyboardTo display the on-screen keyboard to enter text To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientationPhonepad Using the PhonepadApplication bar To edit text in landscape orientationKeyboard and Phonepad settings Adjusting the sound settings Text input settingsAdjusting the volume Customising your phoneRingtone settings Time and dateScreen settings Airplane modePhone language Memory card Using a headset with your phoneMemory Formatting the memory cardInternet and messaging settings Access Point Names APNsControlling data usage Mobile network settings Turning off data trafficData roaming To activate data roaming Calling Emergency callsCall handling Recent calls Voicemail Multiple callsConference calls Call settings Barring callsRejecting a call with a message Forwarding calls Showing or hiding your phone numberFixed Dialling Numbers Contacts Transferring contacts using a PCUsing the PC Companion program to transfer contacts Transferring contacts to your new phoneTransferring contacts from a SIM card Transferring contacts from a memory cardReceiving contacts from other devices Contacts screen overview Managing your contactsTo view your contacts Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Favourites Communicating with your contactsSharing your contacts GroupsTo send several contacts at once Backing up contactsTo send a contact To export all contacts to a memory cardUsing text and multimedia messaging MessagingText and multimedia message options Using email To set up an email account in your phoneTo create and send an email message To view an email message attachment To receive email messagesTo read your email messages To save a senders email address to your contactsUsing email accounts To set up a Google account in your phone Gmail and other Google servicesTo set an email account as your default account To remove an email account from your phoneFrom your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk Google TalkTo start Google Talk To reply to an instant message with TalkClearing your application data Getting started with Google PlayDownloading from Google Play Before you download applicationsPermissions Installing applications not from Google PlayTo delete an installed application To view permissions of an applicationDownloading from the PlayNow service PlayNow serviceBefore you download content To start PlayNowAlarm clock Getting organisedCalendar To activate an existing alarm To edit an existing alarmTo deactivate an alarm To delete an alarmTo activate the vibrate function for an alarm To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent modeTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To start the NeoReader application Scanning with the NeoReader applicationNeoReader application menu overview To scan a barcodeSynchronising data on your phone Synchronising with Google Synchronising with Facebook To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contacts Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate accountTo set up a SyncML account in your phone Synchronising using SyncMLTo set up a Facebook integration account on your phone To remove a Facebook integration account from your phoneTo set a synchronisation interval To remove a SyncML account from your phoneConnecting to wireless networks Wi-FiBefore using Wi-Fi Wi-Fi sleep policy Advanced Wi-Fi settingsWi-Fi network status Sharing your phone’s mobile data connectionTo share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable Virtual private networks VPNsTo rename or secure your portable hotspot To add a virtual private network To connect to a virtual private networkTo disconnect from a virtual private network Navigating web pages Web browserBrowsing the web Search and address barManaging bookmarks To edit a bookmark To bookmark a webTo open a bookmark To add a bookmarked web page to your Home screenManaging text and images Multiple windowsBrowser settings Downloading from the webAuto-fitting web pages Auto-filling text Plug-in settingsTo enable plug-ins on demand To auto-fit web pagesProtecting your hearing Using the music playerMusic Copying media files to your memory cardTo change tracks To adjust the audio volumeTo improve the sound quality using the equalizer To fast forward and rewind musicOverview of My music Discovering related audio contentTo search for related content using the infinite button To share a trackUsing My music to organise your tracks Categorising your music using SensMe channelsPlaying music in random order Playlists Music player widgetIdentifying music using TrackID technology Using TrackID technology resultsTo delete a track from the track history FM radio overview Using the FM radioUsing your favourite radio channels To start the FM radioMaking a new search for radio channels Switching the radio sound between devicesIdentifying radio tracks using TrackID Sharing the details of music you like on FacebookTo share details of music you like on Facebook Camera controls overview Using the still cameraTaking photos and recording videos To open the cameraAdding the geographical position to your photos Using still camera settings Still camera settings overviewFocus mode White balance Exposure valueMetering ScenesTag photos with details of where you took them ResolutionSelf-timer FlashCapturing method Using the video cameraQuick launch Tips on using the camera Select the method you use to take photosUsing video camera settings Video camera settings overview ScenesVideo size Adjust the video size for different formatsPhoto light Select the method you use to record a videoMicrophone Shutter soundViewing photos and videos saved in the phone Viewing photos and videos in AlbumAlbum tab overview Overview of Pictures tabTo view photos and videos in list view Working with photos in AlbumTo view photos and videos in grid view To change the size of the thumbnails in AlbumTo rotate a photo To zoom a photoTo watch a slideshow of your photos To crop a photoViewing your photos on a map Working with videos in AlbumOverview of Map tab To enable location detectionTo add a geotag when viewing the map in Album To view geotagged photos on a map in AlbumViewing your online albums Overview of Online tabPlaying video clips in Movies Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices Preparing to play phone content on Dlna Certified devicesPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your phone Playing phone content on other Dlna Certified devices Naming your phone Bluetooth wireless technologyPairing with another Bluetooth device To give your phone a nameSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology To receive items using Bluetooth 106Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Connecting your phone to a computerTransferring and handling content using a USB cable 107PC Companion Media GoTo transfer content using the Media Go application 109Using location services to find your position Using GPSGetting the best performance Google Maps Using Google Maps to get directionsUsing the Navigation application Viewing your friends’ locations with Google LatitudeLocking and protecting your phone Imei numberSIM card protection Setting a screen lock To disable the screen unlock pattern To disable the Face Unlock protectionTo unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To disable the screen unlock PINTo disable the screen unlock password 115Updating your phone wirelessly Updating your phone using a USB cable connectionUpdating your phone To download the PC Companion application from your phone To download software updates using a USB cable connectionTo update your phone using an Apple Mac computer 117Phone settings overview 118119 Notification icons Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons 120121 Application overview 122123 To access the Help application User support124 Troubleshooting My wired headset does not work Error messagesRecycling your phone 127Legal information Sony ST26i/ST26a128 Index 129130 MMS131 Purchasing132
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