Sony D2202, D2203, D2206 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 Wi-Fi®, 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. 107

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Contents Xperia E3 Contents Typing text Bluetooth wireless technology One-touch setup Organising your email messages Email account settings GmailCalendar 104 Alarm and clock 105 Smart apps and features that save you timeOverview Find and tap Settings About phone Android versionGetting started About this User guideTo remove the back cover AssemblyTo attach the back cover To insert the micro SIM cardTo insert a memory card Starting your device for the first time Why do I need a Google account?Find and tap Settings Add account Google To charge your device Battery notification light statusCharging your device 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 applicationsSmall apps Shaking your device to open an applicationWidgets Shortcuts and folders Taking a screenshot Find and tap Settings Personalisation Lock screenBackground and themes Notification light Status and notificationsNotification icons Icons in the status barStatus icons Application overview Page 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 webFind and tap Settings More… Mobile networks Wi-FiFind and tap Settings More… Internet settings Wi-Fi settings Increasing Wi-Fi signal strengthTap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkbox Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepFind and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspot Sharing your mobile data connectionMark the Restrict background data checkbox Find and tap Settings Data usageControlling data usage Tap Connect Selecting mobile networksVirtual private networks VPNs Synchronising 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 settingsTap Continue Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock PatternFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Screen lockEnhancing the sound output Language settingsDate and time To enhance the speaker volume using xLOUD Using Clear Phase technologyUsing xLOUD technology To enhance the speaker sound quality using Clear PhaseOn-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 callsReject with Answering Machine Using the answering machineReceiving calls Showing or hiding your phone numberReject with message Find and tap Settings Call settings Answering MachineRejecting a call with a text message Tap Hide call log Using the call logOngoing calls Tap Missed callRestricting calls Find and tap Settings Call settingsFind and tap Settings Call settings Call Forwarding Forwarding callsVoicemail Find and tap Settings Call settings Additional settingsConference calls To make an emergency call To set up voicemailTo call your voicemail service Emergency callsTransferring contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account ContactsTap , then tap Import contacts SIM card 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 cardPress , then tap Export contacts SIM card To 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 deviceTo turn on the NFC function To share a contact with another device using NFCTo share a music file with another device using NFC Scanning NFC tags Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device Tap Rename Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceFind and tap Settings Bluetooth Naming your deviceTap Unpair One-touch setupSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Select BluetoothTo start One-touch setup on your device Controlling 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 100 Using your device as a walletTravel and maps Using location servicesFind and tap Settings Location Find and tap Settings Google LocationTo get directions Google Maps and navigationTo show your location on the map To search for a locationAirplane 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-based Wi-FiImproving battery time by queuing background data Memory and storageTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Managing files using a computerTap Disconnect Restarting and resettingFind and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity Legal information Recycling your device Limitations to services and featuresFind and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset Tap Reset phone115