Sony LT25i manual Customising your device, Adjusting the volume, Adjusting the sound settings

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To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings

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

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings, and change the settings as you desired.

3To add a writing language for text input, tap Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes.

4Tap OK to confirm.

To change the text input settings

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

.

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings and select the relevant settings.

To display the Smiley key

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

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Keyboard appearance > Additional keys.

3Mark the Smiley key checkbox.

To use your writing style

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

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Use my writing style and select a source.

To select a keyboard layout variant

Layout variants are only available for the on-screen keyboard when you select two or three writing languages and may not be available in all writing languages.

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

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

3Tap Writing languages, then tap .

4Select a keyboard layout variant.

5Tap OK to confirm.

Customising your device

You can adjust several device settings to suit your own needs. For example, you can change the language, add a personal ringtone, or change the screen brightness.

Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the ringtone volume for incoming calls and notifications as well as for music and video playback.

To adjust the ringtone volume with the volume key

•Press the volume key up or down.

To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key

•When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.

Adjusting the sound settings

You can adjust several sound settings. For example, you can set your device to silent mode so that it doesn't ring when you're in a meeting.

To set your device to vibrate mode

•Press the volume key down until appears in the status bar.

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Contents Xperia Contents Taking photos and recording videos ContactsBrowsing the web Location services and sources Using GPS Google Maps 100Calendar 101 Alarm clock 110 Xperia V User guide About this User guide Getting startedAndroid what and why? To check the current software version of your devicePhone overview To insert a memory card AssemblyTo insert the micro SIM card To remove the micro SIM card To insert the batteryTo attach the battery cover 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 optionsTo scroll ScrollingTo zoom Charging the battery BatterySensors To flickImproving battery performance Battery notification light statusTo check the battery level To access the battery usage menuEstimating the standby time of your device Using Stamina modeUsing Low battery mode Home screen Lock screenWidgets Changing the background of your Home screen Rearranging your Home screenCustomisation options Taking a screenshot Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen Opening and closing applicationsRecently used applications window Using small appsRearranging your Application screen Status and notificationsApplication menu To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Checking notifications and ongoing activitiesTo open 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 Application bar Editing textPersonalising the Xperia keyboard Customising your device Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the sound settings 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 diallingRejecting a call with a message Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Ongoing calls overview Using the call logOngoing calls Multiple calls Forwarding callsRestricting calls Voicemail Conference callsTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Emergency callsTo make an emergency call 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 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Favourites and groupsSending contact information 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 Instant messaging and video chat Messaging settingsCalling from a message To learn more about Hangouts To start an instant message or a video callTo reply to a chat message or join a video call 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 frequencyListening to music MusicTransferring music to your device Walkman home screen To adjust the audio volumeTo play a song To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music on Facebook Sharing musicRecognising music with TrackID Enhancing the soundVisualiser 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 FlashTo adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution 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 ChromeConnectivity Connecting to wireless networksBefore using Wi-Fi 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 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 Scanning NFC tags Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device 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 Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Connecting your device to a computerTransferring and handling content using a USB cable To remove from the paired host MR2 PC CompanionTo disconnect from connected device 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 devicePreparing to use the Backup and restore application Backup and restore applicationTypes of content you can back up Managing backup records Resetting your deviceImei number Setting a screen lockLocking and protecting your device 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 PINRecycling your device Finding your deviceSupport application Status and notification icons overview ReferenceStatus icons 110111 Application overviewNotification icons 112 Important information Limitations to services and featuresImportant information leaflet Water resistanceIP Ingress Protection rating Legal informationSonyLT25i 114115