Sony LT26w manual Getting started with Google Play, Downloading from Google Play

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Google Play™

Getting started with Google Play™

Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it.

To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. See To set up a Google™ account on your device on page 52.

Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions

To open Google Play™

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Play Store.

Downloading from Google Play™

You can download all kinds of applications from Google Play™, including free applications.

Before you download applications

Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection.

Also, remember that you might incur data traffic charges when you download content to your device. Contact your operator for more information.

To download a free application

1In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function.

2Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

To download a paid application

1In Google Play™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function.

2Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete your purchase.

To open a downloaded application

1In Google Play™, press , then tap My Apps.

2Tap the downloaded application.

You can also access downloaded applications from the Application screen.

Clearing your application data

You may sometimes need to clear data for an application. This might happen if, for example, the application memory becomes full, or you want to clear high scores for a game. You might also want to erase incoming email, text and multimedia messages in some applications.

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Contents Xperia acro S Contents About Album TrackID technology Music Unlimited About the PlayNow serviceAbout the web browser About Movies Using MoviesCalendar 108 Alarm clock Support application 116 Recycling your device Important information 121Xperia acro S User guide Overview Getting startedAndroid what and why? To insert the SIM card AssemblyScreen lock Turning the device on and offMicrosoft Exchange ActiveSync account Setup guideAccounts and services Google accountYour device has an embedded battery Using the keysBattery Charging the batteryTo charge your device Battery LED statusImproving battery performance To check the battery levelReducing battery consumption with Extended Standby Mode Using the touchscreenTo mark or unmark options Marking optionsZooming ScrollingTo flick Using the lockscreenSensors To scrollHome screen Customization options WidgetsRearranging your Home screen Application screen Accessing and using applicationsChanging the background of your Home screen Recently used applications window Using small appsOpening and closing applications Rearranging your Application screen Application menuTo open the Notification panel To uninstall an application from the Application screenStatus and notifications Checking notifications and ongoing activitiesSetting your device from the Notification panel Settings menuOn-screen keyboard Using the on-screen keyboardTyping text Application bar To change the Gesture input settings Using the Gesture input function to write wordsUsing the Phonepad To enter text using the Gesture input functionText input settings Keyboard and Phonepad settingsCustomizing your device Entering text using voice inputAdjusting the volume Adjusting the sound settingsTime and date Ringtone settingsAirplane mode Screen settingsLanguage settings Memory Enhancing the sound outputAccess Point Names APNs Using a headsetInternet and messaging settings Usage info Controlling data usageTurning off data traffic Mobile network settingsTo activate data roaming Data roamingTo turn off all data traffic Clearing your application data Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Downloading from Google PlayTo clear all cache for an application Installing applications not from Google PlayTo delete an installed application PermissionsCall handling CallingEmergency calls Recent calls Conference calls VoicemailMultiple calls Forwarding calls Call settingsBarring calls Rejecting a call with a messageFixed Dialing Numbers Showing or hiding your phone numberTransferring contacts to your new device ContactsAbout Contacts Receiving contacts from other devices Transferring contacts from a SIM cardTransferring contacts from a memory card To add a contact Contacts screen overviewManaging your contacts To view your contactsFavorites Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationGroups Communicating with your contactsSharing your contacts Backing up contactsTo export contacts to a SIM card Messaging Using text and multimedia messagingText and multimedia message options To reply to an instant message with Google Talk Google TalkTo start Google Talk From your Home screen, tap Find and tap TalkGetting started with Email Using email accountsGmail and other Google services Using e-mail To reply to an e-mail message To change email preview pane settingsTo view an email message attachment To save a senders email address to your contactsTo change the inbox check frequency To view all folders for one email accountWalkman application overview Walkman applicationAbout the Walkman application Transferring media files to your deviceUsing the Walkman application Getting more information about a track or artist Using My music to organize your tracksVisualizer To rearrange shortcuts To update your music with the latest informationOverview of My music To add a shortcut to a trackPlaying music in random order Categorizing your music using SensMe channelsUsing the Friends music function to share music Managing playlistsProtecting your hearing Walkman application widgetTrackID technology Music servicesIdentifying music using TrackID technology Using TrackID technology resultsDownloading from the PlayNow service About the PlayNow serviceUsing Music Unlimited Before you download contentFM radio overview FM radioAbout the FM radio Switching between mono and stereo sound mode Using your favorite radio channelsSound settings Switching the radio sound between devicesTo identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID Identifying radio tracks using TrackIDCamera controls overview Using the still cameraCamera About the cameraAdding the geographical position to your photos Using still camera settingsFlash Still camera settings overviewResolution Self-timerMetering Tag photos with details of where you took themExposure value White balanceTouch capture Using the video cameraPreview Auto uploadVideo resolution Using the video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Scenes Photo light Focus modeMicrophone Tag videos with details of where you took themShutter sound Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab AlbumAbout Album Mobile Bravia EngineTo change the size of the thumbnails in Album Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tabOverview of Pictures tab To view photos and videos in grid viewOverview of My albums tab To view content in list view in the Camera albums tileTo view content in list view in the Internal memory tile Working with photos in Album Working with videos in Album To view geotagged photos on a map in Album To enable location detectionViewing your photos on a map Overview of Maps tileViewing online albums Overview of online servicesTo Like a photo or video on Facebook To view photos from online services in AlbumTo view and add comments to online album content Overview of Movies Using MoviesMovies About MoviesTo play a video on an external device To change the sound settings while a video is playingTo get movie information manually To clear information about a videoRenting or buying a video Video UnlimitedAbout Video Unlimited Video menu overview Watching a video from Video UnlimitedTo open the web browser Web browserAbout the web browser Connectivity Connecting to wireless networksBefore using Wi-Fi Sharing your mobile data connection Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi sleep policy To rename or secure your portable hotspot To share your data connection using a USB cableTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Virtual private networks VPNsPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesPlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To turn on the NFC function To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR deviceTo play a music track from your device on a DMR device NFC detection area To share a contact with another device using NFCTo share a music file with another device using NFC To share a photo or video with another device using NFCOperator wallet Scanning NFC tagsPaying for items with your device Google WalletNaming your device Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology To view files you have received using Bluetooth Connecting your device to a computerTransferring and handling content using a USB cable Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiTo start PC Companion To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer modeTo remove a pairing with another device PC CompanionAbout scanning with the NeoReader application Connecting your phone to a TV setScanning barcodes with the NeoReader application Media GoAbout Smart Connect Smart ConnectNeoReader application menu overview 102 To create a Smart Connect eventTo edit a Smart Connect event Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts Synchronizing data on your deviceAbout synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with GoogleSynchronizing with Facebook 105 To remove an Xperia with Facebook accountGoogle Maps About location servicesUsing GPS Maps and locationsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude Using Google Maps to get directionsUsing the Navigation application Using the Wisepilot applicationCalendar Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock To delete an alarm To edit an existing alarmTo deactivate an alarm To activate an existing alarm110 To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent modeTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To turn off an alarm when it soundsUpdating your device Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a USB cable connectionPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Backup and restore applicationTypes of content you can back up About resetting your device Resetting your deviceManaging backup records Imei number Setting a screen lockLocking and protecting your device To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To set up the Face Unlock featureTo unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature To disable the Face Unlock protectionRecycling your device Support application117 Settings overviewTo make related adjustments Reference118 Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons 119 Application overviewNotification icons 120 Water resistance Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Important information leaflet122 Legal informationIP Ingress Protection rating Sony LT26w123 124 IndexMusic 125MMS 126Walkman application 127

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