Sony D2212 manual Updating your device wirelessly, Updating your device using a computer

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Back up content on an Apple® Mac® computer.

To use the Sony Bridge for Mac application, you must have an Internet-connected Apple® Mac® computer that runs Mac OS version 10.6 or later. You can download Sony Bridge for Mac from www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/.

Updating your device

You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates manually.

The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to use the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application

on an Apple® Mac® computer to update your device.

For more information about software updates, go to http://www.sonymobile.com/ global-en/software/.

To check for new software

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap Update Centre.

3To check that you have the latest system software installed, tap System. To check for updates to applications installed on your device, tap Updates.

Updating your device wirelessly

Use the Update Center application to update your device wirelessly. It handles both application updates and system updates and can also facilitate the download of new applications developed for your device. The updates that you can download over a mobile network depend on your operator. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi® network instead of a mobile network to download new software so that you can avoid data traffic costs.

To download and install a system update

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Update Centre > System.

3Select the desired system update, then tap .

4When the download is finished, tap and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

To download and install application updates

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Update Centre > System.

3To download a particular application update, select the update, then tap . To download all available application updates, tap . Updates install automatically after download.

Updating your device using a computer

You can download and install software updates on your device using a computer with an Internet connection. You need a USB cable and a PC running the PC

Companion application or an Apple® Mac® computer running the Sony Bridge for Mac application.

If you don’t have the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the relevant computer, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on- screen installation instructions.

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Contents Xperia E3 Dual Contents Typing text FM radio Calendar 103 Alarm and clock 104 One-touch setupOverview Find and tap Settings About phone Android versionGetting started About this User guideAssembly To turn off the device Starting your device for the first timeTo insert a memory card To turn on the deviceCharging your device Why do I need a Google account?To set up a Google account on your device Find and tap Settings Add account GoogleBattery notification light status Touching and holding Using the touchscreenLearning the basics TappingZoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map Pinching and spreadingSwiping To unlock the screen Locking and unlocking the screenFlicking To activate the screenTo browse the Home screen Home screenHome screen panes To go to the Home screenApplication screen Tap Search apps Navigating applicationsShaking your device to open an application Small apps Widgets Shortcuts and folders Status and notifications Find and tap Settings Personalisation Lock screenBackground and themes Taking a screenshotTo dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Icons in the status barNotification light Status iconsNotification icons Application overview Download and install new applications and updates Downloading applications from other sources Find and tap Settings SecurityDownloading applications Downloading applications from Google PlayTo browse with Google Chrome Internet and MMS settingsInternet and networks Browsing the webTap Access Point Names Wi-FiFind and tap Settings More… Internet settings Find and tap Settings More… Mobile networksDrag the slider beside to the right to turn on the function Increasing signal strengthFind and tap Settings Tap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkbox Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspotSharing your mobile data connection Controlling data usageMark the Restrict background data checkbox Find and tap Settings Data usageSelecting networks for data traffic Selecting mobile networks Tap Network ModeTap Network operators Tap Search mode Manual Tap Network operators Tap Search mode AutomaticTo disconnect from a virtual private network To add a virtual private networkTo connect to a virtual private network Tap ConnectSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with online accounts Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computerTo synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer Sound, ringtone and volume Basic settingsAccessing settings SIM card protection Screen settingsScreen lock Find and tap Settings Display SleepFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern Find and tap Settings Security Screen lockDate and time Language settingsTap Select time zone Using Clear Phase technologyUsing xLOUD technology Enhancing the sound outputOn-screen keyboard Typing textApplication bar Entering text using voice inputEditing text Tap , then tap Keyboard settings Symbols and smileys Keyboard settingsTo make a call by dialling To make a call using smart dialCalling Making callsShowing or hiding your phone number Using the answering machineReceiving calls Tap Answering Machine Messages Rejecting a call with a text messageReject with Answering Machine Tap Pick up afterTap Hide call log Using the call logOngoing calls Tap Missed callRestricting calls Forwarding callsTap Fixed dialling numbers Change PIN2 Tap Additional settingsMultiple calls Conference callsEmergency calls Tap Voicemail Voicemail settings Voicemail numberVoicemail Transferring contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account ContactsTo search for a contact To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts To import contacts from a SIM cardTap Set ringtone Adding and editing contactsTap ICE In Case of Emergency Adding medical and emergency contact informationTo edit contact information about yourself To create a new contact from a text messageMark the ICE in lock screen checkbox Mark the Enable calling in ICE checkboxFavourites and groups Tap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tapBacking up contacts Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Tap Export To export contacts to a SIM cardTo create and send a message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages Tap , then tap Delete conversations Organising your messagesDownload message DeleteInstant messaging and video chat Messaging settingsCalling from a message To learn more about Hangouts When the Hangouts application is open, tap , then tap HelpTo start an instant message or a video call To reply to a chat message or join a video callSending and receiving email messages Setting up emailTo set up an email account To set an email account as your default accountEmail preview pane Tap Delete Organising your email messagesTap General Split view Tap Out of office Email account settingsGmail Tap Delete account OKListening to music MusicTransferring music to your device Walkman home screen Walkman home screen menuTo return to the Walkman home screen To update your music with the latest informationTo enable the SensMe channels application To open the Walkman home screen menuSharing music on Facebook PlaylistsSharing music Recognising music with TrackID Enhancing the soundVisualiser To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts To view TrackID charts from another regionTo get started with Music Unlimited Music Unlimited online serviceTo delete a track from the track history To move between radio channels FM radioListening to the radio To listen to the FM radioFavourite radio channels Sound settingsTaking photos and recording videos CameraAdding the geographical position to your photos Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesTap Settings Location General camera settings Data storage Still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Resolution Touch capturePreview Self-timerFocus mode Smile ShutterAdjust the video resolution for different formats Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution To adjust the video camera settingsMicrophone Smile ShuttervideoMetering Video stabiliserViewing photos and videos Photos and videos in AlbumUse as Contact picture Sharing and managing photos and videosSensMe slideshow Tap Movies Just onceTap Apply Crop Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationAnalysing photos with faces in Album Tap Add nameTo apply special effects to a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo Album home screen menuTo Like a photo or video on Facebook To view and add comments to online album contentViewing your photos on a map To change the geotag of a photo To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To view geotagged photos on a globeTo play a video in Movies To change settings in MoviesVideos Watching videos in the Movies applicationManaging video content Transferring video content to your deviceTo get started with Video Unlimited Video Unlimited servicePlaying files from your device on Dlna Certified devices Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesConnectivity Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To play a music track from your device on a DMR device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR deviceNaming your device Bluetooth wireless technologyPairing with another Bluetooth device Find and tap Settings BluetoothTap Unpair Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologySelect Bluetooth To start One-touch setup on your device One-touch setupTo receive items using Bluetooth To view files you have received using BluetoothControlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Smart apps and features that save you timeDelete event Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+Managing devices Using your device as a wallet Travel and maps Using location servicesFind and tap Settings Location Find and tap Settings Google LocationGoogle Maps and navigation Airplane mode Using data traffic when travellingCalendar Calendar and alarm clockTap Weather forecast Alarm and clockTap National holidays Tap Repeat Tap SnoozeComputer tools Support and maintenanceSupport for your device Updating your device Updating your device wirelesslyUpdating your device using a computer Find and tap Update Centre SystemImei number Battery and power managementFind and tap Settings About phone Status Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usageFind and tap Settings Power management Improving battery time using Stamina modeImproving battery time using Low battery mode Improving memory performance Improving battery time using Location-basedMemory and storage Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Managing files using a computerTap Disconnect Backing up and restoring contentFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Backing up data to a computerTap Back up now Backing up with the Backup and restore applicationFind and tap Backup & restore Tap Reset phone Restarting and resettingFind and tap Backup & restore Tap Restore Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset115 Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresLegal information Sony D2212
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