Sony LT25i manual Entering text using voice input

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1Choose a text input option. You can tap each character once and use word suggestions, or keep tapping the key until the desired character is selected.

2Delete a character before the cursor.

3Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.

4Enter a space.

5Display symbols and smileys.

6Display numbers.

7Change the character case and turn on the caps lock.

To open the Phonepad for the first time

1Tap a text entry field, then tap .

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

3Tap Keyboard appearance > Keyboard layout.

4Select the Phonepad.

To enter text using the Phonepad

When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.

When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep tapping this button until the desired character is selected. Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.

To enter numbers using the Phonepad

When the Phonepad is displayed, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.

To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad

1When the Phonepad is displayed, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears.

2Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.

Entering text using voice input

When you enter text, you can use the voice input function instead of typing the words. Just speak the words that you want to enter. Voice input is an experimental technology from Google™, and is available for a number of languages and regions.

To enable voice input

1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap or .

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings .

3Mark the Google voice typing key checkbox.

4Press to save your settings. A microphone icon appears on your on- screen keyboard or Phonepad.

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Home screen Lock screenWidgets Rearranging your Home screen Customisation optionsChanging the background of your Home screen Opening and closing applications Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot Application screenRecently 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 On-screen keyboard Accessing settingsSetting your device from the Notification panel Customising quick settings from the Notification panelPhonepad 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 settingsMemory Screen settingsLanguage settings Airplane modeClearing the application memory Using a headsetMemory card Formatting the memory cardAccess Point Names APNs 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Favourites and groups Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application To export all contacts to a memory card Backing up contactsTo link contacts To separate linked contactsTo read a received message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages To create and send a 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 Sending and receiving email messages Setting up emailTo set up an email account To set an email account as your default accountEmail preview pane Organising your email messages To change the inbox check frequency Email account settingsGmail To remove an email account from your deviceMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening to music To find song-related information online To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To play a songPlaylists Sharing music on 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Photo albumsTo Like a photo or video on Facebook To view photos from online services in AlbumTo view and add comments to online album content Viewing your photos on a mapTo change the geotag of a photo To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To view geotagged photos on a globeTo play a video in Movies MoviesWatching videos in the Movies application Overview of MoviesManaging video content Transferring video content to your deviceTo browse with Google Chrome Web browserBrowsing the web Web browser overviewConnecting to wireless networks Before using Wi-FiConnectivity Sharing your mobile data connection Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi sleep policy Wi-Fi DirectTo 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 devicesTo stop sharing files with other Dlna Certified devices To set access permissions for a pending deviceTo change the access level of a registered device Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer deviceTo 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 give your device a name Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo pair your device with another Bluetooth device Naming your deviceSending 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 GoScreen mirroring Connecting your device to a TV set using a cableTo transfer content using Sony Bridge for Mac To view help about using the TV remote controlManaging devices Smart ConnectTo adjust the settings for a connected accessory To pair and connect an accessorySynchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Google servicesSynchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your deviceSynchronising with Facebook Page Getting the best performance Location services and sourcesUsing GPS Maps and locationsTo learn more about Google Maps Google MapsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude To use Google MapsCalendar Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock About the alarm clockTo activate an existing alarm To set a new alarmTo edit an existing alarm To deactivate an alarmTo turn off 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 snooze an alarm when it soundsUpdating your device Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a USB cable connectionBackup 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 disable the screen unlock PIN To disable the Face Unlock featureTo unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To disable the screen unlock patternFinding your device Support applicationRecycling your device 110 ReferenceStatus and notification icons overview Status iconsApplication overview Notification icons111 112 Water resistance Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Important information leaflet114 Legal informationIP Ingress Protection rating SonyLT25i115