Sony LT25i manual Favourites and groups, Sending contact information

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To edit contact information about yourself

1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

2Tap Myself, then tap .

3Enter the new information or make the changes you want.

4When you are done, tap Done.

To create a new contact from a text message

1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .

2Tap > Save.

3Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact.

4Edit the contact information and tap Done.

Favourites and groups

You can mark contacts as favourites so that you can get quick access to them from the Contacts application. You can also assign contacts to groups, to get quicker access to them from within the Contacts application.

To mark or unmark a contact as a favourite

1From the Home screen, tap , then tap .

2Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favourites.

3Tap .

To view your favourite contacts

1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

2Tap .

To assign a contact to a group

1In the Contacts application, tap the contact that you want to assign to a group.

2Tap , then tap the bar directly under Groups.

3Mark the checkboxes for the groups to which you want to add the contact.

4Tap Done.

Sending contact information

To send your business card

1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

2Tap Myself.

3Press , then tap Send contact > OK.

4Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

To send a contact

1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

2Tap the contact whose details you want to send.

3Press , then tap Send contact > OK.

4Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

To send several contacts at once

1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .

2Press , then tap Mark several.

3Mark the contacts you want to send, or select all if you want to send all contacts.

4Tap , then select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.

Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application

If you synchronise your contacts with a new account or import contact information in other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this

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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 Android what and why? Getting startedAbout this User guide 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 To turn on the device Turning the device on and offLocking and unlocking the screen To turn off the deviceGoogle account Setup guideAccounts and services Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accountGetting to know your device Using the keysUsing the touchscreen Marking optionsTo zoom ScrollingTo scroll Sensors BatteryCharging the battery To flickTo check the battery level Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance 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 Application screen Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot 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 Customising quick settings from the Notification panel Accessing settingsSetting your device 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 timeAirplane mode Screen settingsLanguage settings MemoryFormatting the memory card Using a headsetMemory card Clearing the application memoryInternet and messaging settings Access Point Names APNsMobile network settings Controlling data usageTo select another network manually To select a network modeData roaming To activate automatic network selectionDownloading applications from other sources Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from Google Play To download an application from Google PlayMaking calls overview CallingMaking calls 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 Contacts Transferring contacts using a computerTransferring contacts using an online account Transferring contactsContacts screen overview To import contacts using Bluetooth technologySearching and viewing contacts To import contacts from a SIM cardAdding and editing contacts Sending contact information Favourites and groupsAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application To separate linked contacts Backing up contactsTo link contacts To export all contacts to a memory cardTo create and send a message Messaging and chatReading and sending messages 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 To set an email account as your default account Setting up emailTo set up an email account Sending and receiving email messagesEmail preview pane Organising your email messages To remove an email account from your device Email account settingsGmail To change the inbox check frequencyTransferring music to your device MusicListening to music To play a song To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music Sharing music on FacebookVisualiser Enhancing the soundRecognising music with TrackID To view TrackID charts from another region To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts To buy a track recognised by the TrackID applicationTo listen to the FM radio FM radioListening to the radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosAdding the geographical position to your photos General camera settingsCapturing mode settings overview Quick launchStill camera settings Self-timer Focus modePreview MeteringImage stabiliser 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 AlbumPhoto albums To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo To apply special effects to a photoViewing your photos on a map To view photos from online services in AlbumTo view and add comments to online album content To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo view geotagged photos on a globe To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To change the geotag of a photoOverview of Movies MoviesWatching videos in the Movies application To play a video in MoviesTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentWeb browser overview Web browserBrowsing the web To browse with Google ChromeBefore using Wi-Fi Connecting to wireless networksConnectivity Wi-Fi Direct Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi sleep policy Sharing your mobile data connectionVirtual private networks VPNs To share your data connection using a USB cableTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot To rename or secure your portable hotspotSharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To set access permissions for a pending deviceTo change the access level of a registered 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 Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo pair your device with another Bluetooth 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 MacTo view help about using the TV remote control Connecting your device to a TV set using a cableTo transfer content using Sony Bridge for Mac Screen mirroringSmart Connect Managing devicesTo pair and connect an accessory To adjust the settings for a connected accessoryAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Google servicesSynchronising data on your device Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronising with Facebook Page Maps and locations Location services and sourcesUsing GPS Getting the best performanceTo use Google Maps Google MapsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude To learn more about Google MapsAbout the alarm clock Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock CalendarTo deactivate an alarm To set a new alarmTo edit an existing alarm To activate an existing alarmTo snooze 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 turn off an alarm when it soundsUpdating your device using a USB cable connection Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly 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 screen unlock pattern To disable the Face Unlock featureTo unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To disable the screen unlock PINSupport application Finding your deviceRecycling your device Status icons ReferenceStatus and notification icons overview 110Notification icons Application overview111 112 Important information leaflet Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Water resistanceSonyLT25i Legal informationIP Ingress Protection rating 114115