Sony LT25i manual Taking a screenshot, Accessing and using applications, Application screen

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To set a theme for your Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Tap Themes, then select a theme.

When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.

Taking a screenshot

You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.

To take a screenshot

1Press and hold down the power key and the volume down key simultaneously until you hear a clicking sound.

2To view the screenshot, drag the status bar fully downwards.

Accessing and using applications

Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen.

Application screen

The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as the applications you download.

The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left and right to view all content.

To open the Application screen

•From your Home screen, tap . To browse the Application screen

•From the Application screen, flick right or left. To open the Application screen menu

•When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right.

To add an application shortcut to the Home screen

1From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the screen vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.

2Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your finger.

Opening and closing applications

To open an application

•From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.

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Contents Xperia Contents Taking photos and recording videos ContactsLocation services and sources Using GPS Google Maps 100 Calendar 101 Alarm clockBrowsing the web 110 Xperia V User guide About this User guide Getting startedAndroid what and why? To check the current software version of your devicePhone overview Assembly To insert the micro SIM cardTo insert a memory card To insert the battery To attach the battery coverTo remove the micro SIM card Locking and unlocking the screen Turning the device on and offTo turn on the device To turn off the deviceAccounts and services Setup guideGoogle account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accountUsing the touchscreen Using the keysGetting to know your device Marking optionsScrolling To zoomTo scroll Charging the battery BatterySensors To flickImproving battery performance Battery notification light statusTo check the battery level To access the battery usage menuUsing Stamina mode Using Low battery modeEstimating the standby time of your device Home screen Lock screenWidgets Rearranging your Home screen Customisation optionsChanging the background of your Home screen Taking a screenshot Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen Opening and closing applicationsRecently used applications window Using small appsStatus and notifications Application menuRearranging your Application screen Checking notifications and ongoing activities To open the Notification panelTo dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Setting your device from the Notification panel Accessing settingsCustomising quick settings from the Notification panel On-screen keyboardPhonepad Entering text using voice input Editing text Personalising the Xperia keyboardApplication bar Adjusting the volume Adjusting the sound settingsCustomising your device Date and time Ringtone settingsLanguage settings Screen settingsAirplane mode MemoryMemory card Using a headsetFormatting the memory card Clearing the application memoryAccess Point Names APNs Internet and messaging settingsControlling data usage Mobile network settingsData roaming To select a network modeTo select another network manually To activate automatic network selectionDownloading applications from Google Play Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from other sources To download an application from Google PlayMaking calls CallingMaking calls overview To make a call by diallingReceiving calls Showing or hiding your phone numberRejecting a call with a message Using the call log Ongoing callsOngoing calls overview Forwarding calls Restricting callsMultiple calls Voicemail Conference callsEmergency calls To make an emergency callTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Transferring contacts using an online account Transferring contacts using a computerContacts Transferring contactsSearching and viewing contacts To import contacts using Bluetooth technologyContacts screen overview To import contacts from a SIM cardAdding and editing contacts Favourites and groups Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application To link contacts Backing up contactsTo separate linked contacts To export all contacts to a memory cardReading and sending messages Messaging and chatTo create and send a message To read a received messageOrganising your messages Messaging settings Calling from a messageInstant messaging and video chat To start an instant message or a video call To reply to a chat message or join a video callTo learn more about Hangouts To set up an email account Setting up emailTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messagesEmail preview pane Organising your email messages Gmail Email account settingsTo remove an email account from your device To change the inbox check frequencyMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening to music Walkman home screen To adjust the audio volumeTo play a song To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music on Facebook Sharing musicEnhancing the sound VisualiserRecognising music with TrackID To view TrackID charts To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts from another region To buy a track recognised by the TrackID applicationListening to the radio FM radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channelsFavourite radio channels Sound settingsTaking photos and recording videos CameraCapturing mode settings overview General camera settingsAdding the geographical position to your photos Quick launchStill camera settings Focus mode Self-timerImage stabiliser MeteringPreview FlashVideo camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolutionTo adjust the video camera settings Microphone Viewing photos and videos AlbumSharing and managing photos and videos Analysing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor applicationTo adjust the light settings for a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsPhoto albums To apply special effects to a photoTo view and add comments to online album content To view photos from online services in AlbumViewing your photos on a map To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo view geotagged photos on a map To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a globe To change the geotag of a photoWatching videos in the Movies application MoviesOverview of Movies To play a video in MoviesManaging video content Transferring video content to your deviceBrowsing the web Web browserWeb browser overview To browse with Google ChromeConnecting to wireless networks Before using Wi-FiConnectivity Wi-Fi sleep policy Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi Direct Sharing your mobile data connectionTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot To share your data connection using a USB cableVirtual private networks VPNs To rename or secure your portable hotspotPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesTo change the access level of a registered device To set access permissions for a pending devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To stop sharing files with other Dlna Certified devicesTo view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device To play a music track from your device on a DMR deviceTo turn on the NFC function To share a contact with another device using NFC To share a music file with another device using NFCNFC detection area Bluetooth wireless technology Connecting to an NFC compatible deviceScanning NFC tags To pair your device with another Bluetooth device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceNaming your device To give your device a nameSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Connecting your device to a computer Transferring and handling content using a USB cableTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi PC Companion To disconnect from connected device MR2To remove from the paired host MR2 Sony Bridge for Mac Media GoTo transfer content using Sony Bridge for Mac Connecting your device to a TV set using a cableTo view help about using the TV remote control Screen mirroringManaging devices Smart ConnectTo adjust the settings for a connected accessory To pair and connect an accessorySynchronising data on your device Synchronising with Google servicesAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronising with Facebook Page Using GPS Location services and sourcesMaps and locations Getting the best performanceViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude Google MapsTo use Google Maps To learn more about Google MapsAlarm clock Calendar and alarm clockAbout the alarm clock CalendarTo edit an existing alarm To set a new alarmTo deactivate an alarm To activate an existing alarmTo set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode To activate the vibrate function for an alarmTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To turn off an alarm when it soundsUpdating your device wirelessly Support and maintenanceUpdating your device using a USB cable connection Updating your deviceBackup and restore application Types of content you can back upPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Managing backup records Resetting your deviceSetting a screen lock Locking and protecting your deviceImei number To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To disable the Face Unlock featureTo disable the screen unlock pattern To disable the screen unlock PINFinding your device Support applicationRecycling your device Status and notification icons overview ReferenceStatus icons 110Application overview Notification icons111 112 Important information Limitations to services and featuresImportant information leaflet Water resistanceIP Ingress Protection rating Legal informationSonyLT25i 114115