Sony LT30p manual Recently used applications window, Using small apps

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To close an application

Press .

Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can continue where you left off. Remember that some applications may cause data connection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networking services.

Recently used applications window

You can switch between recently used applications from this window. You can also open small apps.

To open the recently used applications window

Press .

Using small apps

From the recently used applications window, you can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar. A small app only takes up a small area of your screen. So you can interact with a small app and another application at the same time on the same screen.

To open the small apps bar

Press .

To open a small app

1To make the small apps bar appear, press .

2Tap the small app that you want to open.

You can open several small apps at the same time.

To close a small app

Tap on the small app window. To move a small app

When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, then move it to the desired location.

To minimise a small app

When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app, then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.

To rearrange the small apps in the small apps bar

Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position. To remove a small app from the small apps bar

Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to .

To restore a previously removed small app

1Open the small apps bar, then tap .

2Touch and hold the small app that you want to restore, then drag it into the small apps bar.

To download a small app

1From the small apps bar, tap , then tap and tap .

2Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions to download it and complete the installation.

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Contents Xperia T Contents Messaging and chat Location services and sources 103 Using GPS Google Maps 104 Video Unlimited serviceBrowsing the web Support and maintenance 108 Calendar 105 Alarm clockXperia T User guide Android what and why? Getting startedAbout this User guide Phone overviewPage To insert the memory card and the micro SIM card AssemblyTurning the device on and off To turn on the deviceTo turn off the device Locking and unlocking the screenTo force the device to restart Accounts and services Setup guideGoogle account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Facebook accountGetting to know your device Using the keysUsing the touchscreen Marking optionsTo zoom ScrollingTo scroll Sensors BatteryCharging the battery To flickTo check the battery level Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance To charge your deviceUsing Stamina mode Estimating the standby time of your deviceLock screen Using Low battery modeHome screen Widgets Rearranging your Home screenCustomisation options Changing the background of your Home screenApplication screen Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot Opening and closing applicationsUsing small apps Recently used applications windowApplication menu Status and notificationsRearranging your Application screen To open the Notification panel Checking notifications and ongoing activitiesTo dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Setting your device from the Notification panel Accessing settingsCustomising quick settings from the Notification panel On-screen keyboard Entering text using voice input PhonepadPersonalising the Xperia keyboard Editing textApplication bar Adjusting the sound settings Adjusting the volumeCustomising your device Ringtone settings Date and timeAirplane mode Screen settingsLanguage settings MemorySafely removing the memory card Formatting the internal storageMemory card Formatting the memory cardInternet and messaging settings Using a headsetAccess Point Names APNs Controlling data usage Usage infoMobile network settings Data roamingTo activate data roaming Downloading applications from other sources Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play To download an application from Google PlayMaking calls To make a call using smart dialCalling To make a call by diallingShowing or hiding your phone number Receiving callsRejecting a call with a message Using the call log Ongoing callsRestricting calls Forwarding callsMultiple calls Conference calls VoicemailTo make an emergency call Emergency callsTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked 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 Sending contact information Favourites and groupsAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application To separate linked contacts Backing up contactsTo link contacts To export all contacts to a memory cardTo create and send a message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages To read a received messageOrganising your messages Calling from a message Messaging settingsInstant messaging and video chat To reply to a chat message or join a video call To start an instant message or a video callTo learn more about Hangouts To set an email account as your default account Setting up emailTo set up an email account Sending and receiving email messagesEmail preview pane Organising your email messages To remove an email account from your device Email account settingsGmail To change the inbox check frequencyTransferring music to your device MusicListening to music To play a song To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music Sharing music on FacebookVisualiser 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 applicationMusic Unlimited online service To get started with Music UnlimitedTo listen to the FM radio FM radioListening to the radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosUsing Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Face detectionAdding the geographical position to your photos General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Quick launchStill camera settings Focus mode Self-timerSmile Shutter Preview MeteringImage stabiliser FlashVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Video camera settingsTo adjust the video camera settings Microphone Album Viewing photos and videosSharing and managing photos and videos Editing photos with the Photo editor application Analysing photos with faces in AlbumPhoto albums 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 photos from online services in AlbumTo view and add comments to online album content To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo 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 photoTo play a video in Movies MoviesWatching videos in the Movies application To play a video on an external deviceTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentVideo Unlimited Video Unlimited serviceTo get started with Video Unlimited Browsing the web Web browserTo browse with Google Chrome Before using Wi-Fi Connecting to wireless networksConnectivity Wi-Fi Direct Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi sleep policy Sharing your mobile data connectionVirtual private networks VPNs To share your data connection using a USB cableTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot To rename or secure your portable hotspotSharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To set access permissions for a pending deviceTo change the access level of a registered device To stop sharing files with other Dlna Certified devicesTo 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 music file with another device using NFC To share a contact with another device using NFCNFC detection area Connecting to an NFC compatible device Bluetooth wireless technologyScanning NFC tags Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo pair your device with another Bluetooth device To give your device a nameSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Transferring and handling content using a USB cable Connecting your device to a computerTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi To disconnect from connected device MR2 PC CompanionTo remove from the paired host MR2 Media Go Sony Bridge for MacTo view help about using the TV remote control Connecting your device to a TV set using a cableTo transfer content using Sony Bridge for Mac Screen mirroringAbout scanning with the NeoReader application Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader applicationSmart Connect NeoReader application menu overviewManaging devices About synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Google servicesSynchronising data on your device Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronising with Facebook 102 Maps and locations Location services and sourcesUsing GPS Getting the best performanceTo use Google Maps Google MapsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude To learn more about Google MapsAbout the alarm clock Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock CalendarTo deactivate an alarm To set a new alarmTo edit an existing alarm To activate an existing alarmTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To activate the vibrate function for an alarmTo set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode To turn off an alarm when it soundsUpdating your device using a USB cable connection Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your deviceTypes of content you can back up Backup and restore applicationPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Resetting your device Managing backup recordsTo view your Imei number Locking and protecting your deviceImei number 111Setting a screen lock Finding your device Recycling your device To access the Support applicationSupport application 114Status icons ReferenceStatus and notification icons overview 115Notification icons Application overview116 117 Important information leaflet Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Legal information119