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Improving battery time by queuing background data

You can improve battery performance by setting your device to send background data at pre-defined intervals when you are not using it, that is, when the screen is not active.

To allow the queuing of background data

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Power management.

3Mark the checkbox beside Queue background data.

Memory and storage

Your device has different types of memory and storage possibilities for photos, apps and other files:

The internal storage is about 2 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred content along with personal settings and data. Examples are alarm, volume and language settings, emails, bookmarks, call logs, contacts, messages, calendar events, photos, videos and music.

You can use a removable memory card of up to 32 GB to get more storage space. Most applications can read data from a memory card but only certain apps can save files to this type of memory. You can, for example, set the camera application to save photos directly to the memory card.

The dynamic memory (RAM) is about 512 MB and cannot be used for storage. RAM is used to handle running applications and the operating system.

You may have to purchase a memory card separately.

Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support.

Improving memory performance

The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the following:

Always have more than 100 MB of free internal storage and more than 100 MB of free RAM.

Close down running applications that you are not using.

Clear the cache memory for all applications.

Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use.

Transfer photos, videos and music from the internal memory to the memory card.

If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format it.

 

To view the memory status

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap Settings > Storage.

 

To view the amount of free and used RAM

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap Settings > Application manager > Running.

 

To clear the cache memory for all applications

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Storage.

3 Tap Cached data > OK.

When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings.

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Contents Xperia E1 Contents Typing text FM radio Calendar Alarm and clock Backing up and restoring contentRestarting and resetting Limitations to services and featuresGetting started OverviewAssembly To remove the back coverTo insert the SIM card To insert a memory cardWhy do I need a Google account? Starting your device for the first timeTo attach the back cover To turn on the deviceBattery notification light status To set up a Google account on your deviceFind and tap Settings Add account Google Charging your devicePage Using the touchscreen Learning the basicsTapping Touching and holdingSwiping Pinching and spreadingZoom in or out on a web page, a photo or a map Locking and unlocking the screen FlickingTo activate the screen To unlock the screenHome screen Home screen panesApplication screen Tap Search appsTo uninstall an application from the Application screen Navigating applicationsWidgets To open the recently used applications windowShortcuts and folders To add a widget to the Home screenTo resize a widget To move a widgetBackground and themes Find and tap Settings Personalisation Lock screen Find and tap Settings Personalisation Status bar iconsFind and tap Settings Personalisation Manage notifications Taking a screenshotIcons in the status bar Notification lightStatus icons To dismiss a notification from the Notification panelApplication overview Problem with sign-in or synchronisationNotification icons Page Find and tap Settings Security Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sourcesInternet and MMS settings Internet and networksBrowsing the web To browse with Google ChromeFind and tap Settings More… Internet settings Wi-FiFind and tap Settings More… Mobile networks Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep Wi-Fi settingsTap Advanced Mark the Network notification checkbox Sharing your mobile data connection Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspotControlling data usage Selecting mobile networks Find and tap Settings Data usageMark the Restrict background data checkbox Virtual private networks VPNs Tap ConnectSynchronising with online accounts Synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computer Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSyncAccessing settings Basic settingsSound, ringtone and volume Screen settings Find and tap Settings Security Set up SIM card lockFind and tap Settings Display Brightness SIM card protectionFind and tap Settings Display Sleep Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock PatternFind and tap Settings Security Screen lock Screen lockLanguage settings Date and timeUsing xLOUD technology Using Clear Phase technologyEnhancing the sound output Typing text On-screen keyboardEditing text Entering text using voice inputApplication bar Tap , then tap Keyboard settings Symbols and smileys Personalising the Xperia keyboardTo make a call using smart dial CallingMaking calls To make a call by diallingShowing or hiding your phone number Receiving callsRejecting a call with a message Using the call log Ongoing callsTap Missed call Tap Hide call logRestricting calls Forwarding callsMultiple calls Conference calls VoicemailTo call your voicemail service Emergency callsTouch and hold To make an emergency callTransferring contacts using a computer Transferring contacts using an online accountContacts Transferring contactsTo import contacts using Bluetooth technology Searching and viewing contactsTo import contacts from a SIM card Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM cardAdding and editing contacts Tap Set ringtoneAdding medical and emergency contact information To edit contact information about yourselfTap Myself, then tap To create a new contact from a text messageMark the Enable calling in ICE checkbox Favourites and groupsTap ICE In Case of Emergency, then tap Tap ICE In Case of EmergencyAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Sending contact informationBacking up contacts Press , then tap Export contacts SIM card To export contacts to a SIM cardTap Export Reading and sending messages Messaging and chatTo create and send a message Organising your messages Download messageDelete Tap , then tap Delete conversationsCalling from a message Messaging settingsInstant messaging and video chat When the Hangouts application is open, tap , then tap Help To start an instant message or a video callTo reply to a chat message or join a video call To learn more about HangoutsSetting up email To set up an email accountTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messagesEmail preview pane Tap General Split view Organising your email messagesTap Delete Email account settings GmailTap Delete account OK Tap Out of officeTransferring music to your device MusicListening to music Walkman home screen menu Walkman home screenTo update your music with the latest information To enable the SensMe channels applicationTo open the Walkman home screen menu To return to the Walkman home screenSharing music PlaylistsSharing music on Facebook Visualiser Enhancing the soundRecognising music with TrackID To identify music using TrackID technology To view TrackID chartsTo view TrackID charts from another region 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 FM radio Listening to the radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosUsing Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Adding the geographical position to your photosManual mode Creative effectQuick launch GeotaggingStill camera settings Still camera settings overview ResolutionSelf-timer To adjust the still camera settingsVideo camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolutionPreview Smile ShuttervideoYou can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them Viewing photos and videos Photos and videos in AlbumTap Movies Just once Use as Contact picture Sharing and managing photos and videosUse as Wallpaper Album home screen menu Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationTap Apply Crop Viewing your photos on a map To view and add comments to online album contentTo Like a photo or video on Facebook To add a geotag to a photo To view geotagged photos on a mapTo view geotagged photos on a globe To change the geotag of a photoVideos Watching videos in the Movies applicationTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentTo get movie information manually To clear information about a videoBluetooth wireless technology Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceConnectivity Naming your deviceSelect Bluetooth Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTap Unpair Connecting your device to a computer Computer toolsPC Companion for Microsoft Windows Media Go for Microsoft WindowsManaging files using a computer Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiTo prepare to use your device wirelessly with a computer To connect wirelessly to a paired deviceTo remove a pairing with another device To disconnect from a paired deviceTap Disconnect Select the paired device that you want to removeSmart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart ConnectManaging devices Using your device as a walletDelete event Page Using location services Find and tap Settings LocationFind and tap Settings Google Location Travel and mapsGoogle Maps and navigation To show your location on the mapTo search for a location To get directionsAirplane mode When you use Google Maps, tap , then tap HelpTo turn on Airplane mode To make a map available offlineCalendar and alarm clock CalendarTap National holidays Alarm and clockTap Weather forecast Tap Snooze Tap RepeatSupport and maintenance Updating your device wirelesslySupport for your device Updating your deviceBattery and power management Updating your device using a computerFind and tap Settings About phone Status Imei numberImproving battery time using Stamina mode Improving battery time using Low battery modeImproving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usageImproving battery time by queuing background data Memory and storageImproving memory performance Tap Cached data OKBacking up and restoring content Find and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD cardFind and tap Settings Application manager Running Backing up data to a computerRestarting and resetting Backing up with the Backup and restore applicationFind and tap Back up & restore Find and tap Back up & restore Tap RestoreRecycling your device Limitations to services and features Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data resetTap Reset phone Legal information104