Sony LT25i manual Calling from a message, Messaging settings, Instant messaging and video chat

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Calling from a message

To call a message sender

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

2Tap a conversation.

3Tap the recipient name or number at the top of the screen, then select the recipient name or number from the list that appears.

4If the recipient is saved in your contacts, tap the phone number that you want to call. If you have not saved the recipient in your contacts, tap .

To save a sender's number as a contact

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.

Messaging settings

To change your message notification settings

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

2Tap , then tap Settings.

3To set a notification sound, tap Notification tone and select an option.

4For other notification settings, check or uncheck the relevant checkboxes.

To change the delivery report settings for outgoing messages

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

2Tap , then tap Settings.

3Tap Delivery report to activate or deactivate delivery reports.

Instant messaging and video chat

You can use the Google Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device to chat with friends who also use the application on computers, Android™ devices and other devices. You can turn any conversation into a video call with several friends, and you can send messages to friends even when they are offline. You can also view and share photos easily.

Before you start using Hangouts™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection and a Google™ account. Go to http://support.google.com/hangouts and click the "Hangouts on your Android" link to get more detailed information about how to use this application.

The video call function only works on devices with a front camera.

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Contents Xperia Contents Contacts Taking photos and recording videosBrowsing the web Location services and sources Using GPS Google Maps 100Calendar 101 Alarm clock 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 a memory card AssemblyTo insert the micro SIM card To remove the micro SIM card To insert the batteryTo attach the battery cover 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 scroll ScrollingTo zoom Sensors BatteryCharging the battery To flickTo check the battery level Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance To access the battery usage menuEstimating the standby time of your device Using Stamina modeUsing Low battery mode Lock screen Home screenWidgets Changing the background of your Home screen Rearranging your Home screenCustomisation options Application screen Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot Opening and closing applicationsUsing small apps Recently used applications windowRearranging your Application screen Status and notificationsApplication menu To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Checking notifications and ongoing activitiesTo open 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 Application bar Editing textPersonalising the Xperia keyboard Customising your device Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the sound settings 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 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 Conference calls VoicemailTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Emergency callsTo make an emergency call 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 Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Favourites and groupsSending contact information To separate linked contacts Backing up contacts To 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 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 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 frequencyListening to music MusicTransferring music to your device To play a song To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music Sharing music on FacebookRecognising music with TrackID Enhancing the soundVisualiser 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 FlashTo adjust the video camera settings Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution 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 ChromeConnectivity Connecting to wireless networksBefore using Wi-Fi 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 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 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 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 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 devicePreparing to use the Backup and restore application Backup and restore applicationTypes of content you can back up Resetting your device Managing backup recordsImei number Setting a screen lockLocking and protecting your device 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 PINRecycling your device Finding your deviceSupport application Status icons ReferenceStatus and notification icons overview 110111 Application overviewNotification icons 112 Important information leaflet Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Water resistanceSonyLT25i Legal informationIP Ingress Protection rating 114115