Sony D2212 manual Support and maintenance, Support for your device, Computer tools

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Support and maintenance

Support for your device

Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other product-related information.

To access the Support application

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap , then select the required support item.

Make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over , to limit data traffic charges when using the Support application.

Help in menus and applications

Some applications and settings have help available in the options menu, which is normally indicated by in the specific applications.

Help us improve our software

You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data.

To allow the sending of usage info

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Usage info settings.

3Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.

4 Tap Agree.

Computer tools

There are a number of tools available to help you connect your device to a computer and manage content such as contacts, movies, music and photos.

PC Companion for Microsoft® Windows®

PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you to:

•Transfer contacts, music, video and pictures to and from your old device.

•Update your device software.

•Back up content on your computer.

•Sync calendars between a computer and your device.

To use the PC Companion application, you need an Internet-connected computer running one of the following operating systems:

•Microsoft® Windows® 7

•Microsoft® Windows® 8

•Microsoft® Windows Vista®

•Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher) You can download PC Companion at www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/pc-companion.

Sony Bridge for Mac

Sony Bridge for Mac is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you to:

•Transfer contacts, music, video and pictures to and from your old device.

•Update your device software.

•Transfer media files between your device and an Apple® Mac® computer.

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Contents Xperia E3 Dual Contents Typing text FM radio One-touch setup Calendar 103 Alarm and clock 104About this User guide Find and tap Settings About phone Android versionGetting started OverviewAssembly To turn on the device Starting your device for the first timeTo insert a memory card To turn off the deviceFind and tap Settings Add account Google Why do I need a Google account?To set up a Google account on your device Charging your deviceBattery notification light status Tapping Using the touchscreenLearning the basics Touching and holdingSwiping Pinching and spreadingZoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map To activate the screen Locking and unlocking the screenFlicking To unlock the screenTo go to the Home screen Home screenHome screen panes To browse the Home screenApplication screen Shaking your device to open an application Navigating applicationsTap Search apps Small apps Widgets Shortcuts and folders Taking a screenshot Find and tap Settings Personalisation Lock screenBackground and themes Status and notificationsStatus icons Icons in the status barNotification light To dismiss a notification from the Notification panelNotification icons Application overview Download and install new applications and updates Downloading applications from Google Play Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications Downloading applications from other sourcesBrowsing the web Internet and MMS settingsInternet and networks To browse with Google ChromeFind and tap Settings More… Mobile networks Wi-FiFind and tap Settings More… Internet settings Tap Access Point NamesFind and tap Settings Increasing signal strengthDrag the slider beside to the right to turn on the function Controlling data usage Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspotSharing your mobile data connection Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkboxSelecting networks for data traffic Find and tap Settings Data usageMark the Restrict background data checkbox Tap Network operators Tap Search mode Automatic Tap Network ModeTap Network operators Tap Search mode Manual Selecting mobile networksTap Connect To add a virtual private networkTo connect to a virtual private network To disconnect from a virtual private networkSynchronising with online accounts Synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computer Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSyncTo synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Accessing settings Basic settingsSound, ringtone and volume Screen settings SIM card protectionFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Find and tap Settings Display SleepFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern Screen lockLanguage settings Date and timeEnhancing the sound output Using Clear Phase technologyUsing xLOUD technology Tap Select time zoneTyping text On-screen keyboardEditing text Entering text using voice inputApplication bar Keyboard settings Tap , then tap Keyboard settings Symbols and smileysMaking calls To make a call using smart dialCalling To make a call by diallingReceiving calls Using the answering machineShowing or hiding your phone number Tap Pick up after Rejecting a call with a text messageReject with Answering Machine Tap Answering Machine MessagesTap Missed call Using the call logOngoing calls Tap Hide call logForwarding calls Restricting callsConference calls Tap Additional settingsMultiple calls Tap Fixed dialling numbers Change PIN2Voicemail Tap Voicemail Voicemail settings Voicemail numberEmergency calls Contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account Transferring contactsTo import contacts from a SIM card To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts To search for a contactAdding and editing contacts Tap Set ringtoneTo create a new contact from a text message Adding medical and emergency contact informationTo edit contact information about yourself Tap ICE In Case of EmergencyTap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tap Mark the Enable calling in ICE checkboxFavourites and groups Mark the ICE in lock screen checkboxAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Sending contact informationBacking up contacts To export contacts to a SIM card Tap ExportReading and sending messages Messaging and chatTo create and send a message Delete Organising your messagesDownload message Tap , then tap Delete conversationsCalling from a message Messaging settingsInstant messaging and video chat To reply to a chat message or join a video call When the Hangouts application is open, tap , then tap HelpTo start an instant message or a video call To learn more about HangoutsTo set an email account as your default account Setting up emailTo set up an email account Sending and receiving email messagesEmail preview pane Tap General Split view Organising your email messagesTap Delete Tap Delete account OK Email account settingsGmail Tap Out of officeTransferring music to your device MusicListening to music Walkman home screen menu Walkman home screenTo open the Walkman home screen menu To update your music with the latest informationTo enable the SensMe channels application To return to the Walkman home screenSharing music PlaylistsSharing music on Facebook Visualiser Enhancing the soundRecognising music with TrackID To view TrackID charts from another region To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts To buy a track recognised by the TrackID applicationTo delete a track from the track history Music Unlimited online serviceTo get started with Music Unlimited To listen to the FM radio FM radioListening to the radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosTap Settings Location Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesAdding the geographical position to your photos General camera settings Touch capture Still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Resolution Data storageSmile Shutter Self-timerFocus mode PreviewTo adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formatsVideo stabiliser Smile ShuttervideoMetering MicrophonePhotos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videosTap Movies Just once Sharing and managing photos and videosSensMe slideshow Use as Contact pictureTap Add name Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationAnalysing photos with faces in Album Tap Apply CropAlbum home screen menu To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo To apply special effects to a photoViewing your photos on a map To view and add comments to online album contentTo Like a photo or video on Facebook To view geotagged photos on a globe To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To change the geotag of a photoWatching videos in the Movies application To change settings in MoviesVideos To play a video in MoviesTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentVideo Unlimited service To get started with Video UnlimitedPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesConnectivity Playing files from your device on Dlna Certified devicesPlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device To play a music track from your device on a DMR deviceFind and tap Settings Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless technologyPairing with another Bluetooth device Naming your deviceSelect Bluetooth Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTap Unpair To view files you have received using Bluetooth One-touch setupTo receive items using Bluetooth To start One-touch setup on your deviceSmart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart ConnectManaging devices Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+Delete event Using your device as a wallet Find and tap Settings Google Location Using location servicesFind and tap Settings Location Travel and mapsGoogle Maps and navigation Using data traffic when travelling Airplane modeCalendar and alarm clock CalendarTap National holidays Alarm and clockTap Weather forecast Tap Snooze Tap RepeatSupport for your device Support and maintenanceComputer tools Find and tap Update Centre System Updating your device wirelesslyUpdating your device using a computer Updating your deviceFind and tap Settings Power management Battery usage Battery and power managementFind and tap Settings About phone Status Imei numberImproving battery time using Low battery mode Improving battery time using Stamina modeFind and tap Settings Power management Memory and storage Improving battery time using Location-basedImproving memory performance Managing files using a computer Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiBacking up data to a computer Backing up and restoring contentFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Tap DisconnectFind and tap Backup & restore Backing up with the Backup and restore applicationTap Back up now Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Restarting and resettingFind and tap Backup & restore Tap Restore Tap Reset phoneSony D2212 Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresLegal information 115
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