Sony LT25i manual Battery notification light status, Improving battery performance

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1Plug the charger into a power outlet.

2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer).

3Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging begins.

4When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not to bend the connector.

Use the charger and USB cable provided with the device to ensure faster charging. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears.

Battery notification light status

Green

The battery charge level is greater than 90%

 

 

Flashing red

The battery level is low

 

 

Orange

The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%

 

 

To check the battery level

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.

Improving battery performance

The following tips can help you improve battery performance:

Charge your device often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.

Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks. This setting does not prevent your device from transmitting data over other wireless networks.

Turn off Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® connections when you don't need these features. You can turn them on and off more easily from the Notification panel by dragging down the status bar.

Use the STAMINA mode and Low battery mode features to reduce battery consumption. You can select the power saving mode that best suits the way you use your device. You can also customise the settings of each power saving mode.

Set your synchronisation applications (used to synchronise your email, calendar and contacts) to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise automatically, but increase the synchronisation intervals.

Check the battery usage menu in your device to see which applications use the most power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google Play™ may also consume more power.

Close and exit applications that you are not using.

Lower the screen display brightness level.

Turn off your device or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power.

Use a Sony™ original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery power than your device's own loudspeakers.

Keep your device in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time during which your device is connected to the network and is not being used.

Disable any live wallpaper.

To access the battery usage menu

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.

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Contents Xperia Contents Contacts Taking photos and recording videosCalendar 101 Alarm clock Location services and sources Using GPS Google Maps 100Browsing the web 110 Xperia V User guide Getting started About this User guideAndroid what and why? To check the current software version of your devicePhone overview To insert the micro SIM card AssemblyTo insert a memory card To attach the battery cover To insert the batteryTo remove the micro SIM card Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screenTo turn on the device To turn off the deviceSetup guide Accounts and servicesGoogle account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accountUsing the keys Using the touchscreenGetting to know your device Marking optionsTo zoom ScrollingTo scroll Battery Charging the batterySensors To flickBattery notification light status Improving battery performanceTo check the battery level To access the battery usage menuUsing Low battery mode Using Stamina modeEstimating the standby time of your device Lock screen Home screenWidgets Customisation options Rearranging your Home screenChanging the background of your Home screen Accessing and using applications Taking a screenshotApplication screen 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 Accessing settings Setting your device from the Notification panelCustomising quick settings from the Notification panel On-screen keyboardPhonepad Entering text using voice input Personalising the Xperia keyboard Editing textApplication bar Adjusting the sound settings Adjusting the volumeCustomising your device Ringtone settings Date and timeScreen settings Language settingsAirplane mode MemoryUsing a headset Memory cardFormatting the memory card Clearing the application memoryInternet and messaging settings Access Point Names APNsMobile network settings Controlling data usageTo select a network mode Data roamingTo select another network manually To activate automatic network selectionDownloading applications Downloading applications from Google PlayDownloading applications from other sources To download an application from Google PlayCalling Making callsMaking calls overview To make a call by diallingShowing or hiding your phone number Receiving callsRejecting a call with a message Ongoing calls Using the call logOngoing calls overview Restricting calls Forwarding callsMultiple calls Conference calls VoicemailTo make an emergency call Emergency callsTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Transferring contacts using a computer Transferring contacts using an online accountContacts Transferring contactsTo import contacts using Bluetooth technology Searching and viewing contactsContacts screen overview To import contacts from a SIM cardAdding and editing contacts Sending contact information Favourites and groupsAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Backing up contacts To link contactsTo separate linked contacts To export all contacts to a memory cardMessaging and chat Reading and sending messagesTo create and send a message 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 Setting up email To set up an email accountTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messagesEmail preview pane Organising your email messages Email account settings GmailTo remove an email account from your device To change the inbox check frequencyTransferring music to your device MusicListening to music To adjust the audio volume Walkman home screenTo play a song To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music Sharing music on FacebookVisualiser 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 applicationFM radio Listening to the radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosGeneral camera settings Capturing mode settings overviewAdding the geographical position to your photos Quick launchStill camera settings Self-timer Focus modeMetering Image stabiliserPreview 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 AlbumTo improve a photo using advanced settings To adjust the light settings for a photoPhoto albums To apply special effects to a photoTo view photos from online services in Album To view and add comments to online album contentViewing your photos on a map To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo 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 photoMovies Watching videos in the Movies applicationOverview of Movies To play a video in MoviesTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentWeb browser Browsing the webWeb browser overview To browse with Google ChromeBefore using Wi-Fi Connecting to wireless networksConnectivity Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network status Wi-Fi sleep policyWi-Fi Direct Sharing your mobile data connectionTo share your data connection using a USB cable To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspotVirtual private networks VPNs To rename or secure your portable hotspotSharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your deviceTo set access permissions for a pending device To change the access level of a registered devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer 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 Pairing with another Bluetooth device To pair your device with another Bluetooth deviceNaming your 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 MacConnecting your device to a TV set using a cable To transfer content using Sony Bridge for MacTo view help about using the TV remote control Screen mirroringSmart Connect Managing devicesTo pair and connect an accessory To adjust the settings for a connected accessorySynchronising with Google services Synchronising data on your deviceAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronising with Facebook Page Location services and sources Using GPSMaps and locations Getting the best performanceGoogle Maps Viewing your friends’ locations with Google LatitudeTo use Google Maps To learn more about Google MapsCalendar and alarm clock Alarm clockAbout the alarm clock CalendarTo set a new alarm To edit an existing alarmTo deactivate an alarm To activate an existing alarmTo activate the vibrate function for an alarm 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 soundsSupport and maintenance Updating your device wirelesslyUpdating your device using a USB cable connection 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 recordsLocking and protecting your device Setting a screen lockImei number To disable the Face Unlock feature To unlock the screen using a screen unlock patternTo disable the screen unlock pattern To disable the screen unlock PINSupport application Finding your deviceRecycling your device Reference Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons 110Notification icons Application overview111 112 Limitations to services and features Important informationImportant information leaflet Water resistanceLegal information IP Ingress Protection ratingSonyLT25i 114115