Sony LT25i manual Sharing and managing photos and videos

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To watch a slideshow of your photos with music

1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap

> SensMe™ slideshow.

2Select the music and theme that you want to use for the slideshow, then tap

. The Album application analyses your photos and uses SensMe™ music data to play a slideshow.

3To pause playing, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap .

To play a video

1Open the Pictures tab or the My albums tab in Album.

2Using grid view or list view, locate the video that you want to open.

3Tap the video to play it.

4If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again.

To pause a video

1When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.

2Tap .

To fast forward and rewind a video

1When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.

2Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward.

To adjust the volume of a video

•Press the volume key.

Sharing and managing photos and videos

You can share photos and videos that you’ve stored on your device. You can also manage them in different ways. For example, you can work with photos in batches, delete photos and link them to contacts.

You might not be able to copy, send or transfer copyright-protected items. Also, some items may not send if the file size is too large.

To share a photo or video

1In Album, find and tap the photo or video that you want to share.

2Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap .

3Tap the application that you want to use to share the photo, then follow the steps to send it.

To use a photo as a contact picture

1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap

> Use as > Contact picture.

2If asked, select Contacts > Just once, then select a contact.

To use a photo as wallpaper

1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap

> Use as > Wallpaper.

2Follow the instructions on the screen.

To rotate a photo

1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap

.

2Select Rotate. The photo is saved in the new orientation.

To delete a photo or video

1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap

.

2Tap Delete.

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Contents Xperia Contents Contacts Taking photos and recording videosLocation services and sources Using GPS Google Maps 100 Calendar 101 Alarm clockBrowsing the web 110 Xperia V User guide Getting started About this User guideAndroid 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 Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screenTo turn on the device To turn off the deviceSetup guide Accounts and servicesGoogle account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accountUsing the keys Using the touchscreenGetting to know your device Marking optionsScrolling To zoomTo scroll Battery Charging the batterySensors To flickBattery notification light status Improving battery performanceTo check the battery level To access the battery usage menuUsing Stamina mode Using Low battery modeEstimating the standby time of your device Lock screen Home screenWidgets Rearranging your Home screen Customisation optionsChanging the background of your Home screen Accessing and using applications Taking a screenshotApplication screen Opening and closing applicationsUsing small apps Recently used applications windowStatus and notifications Application menuRearranging your Application screen Checking notifications and ongoing activities To open the Notification panelTo dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Accessing settings Setting your device from the Notification panelCustomising 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 Ringtone settings Date and timeScreen settings Language settingsAirplane mode MemoryUsing a headset Memory cardFormatting the memory card Clearing the application memoryInternet and messaging settings Access Point Names APNsMobile network settings Controlling data usageTo select a network mode Data roamingTo select another network manually To activate automatic network selectionDownloading applications Downloading applications from Google PlayDownloading applications from other sources To download an application from Google PlayCalling Making callsMaking 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 Conference calls VoicemailEmergency calls To make an emergency callTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Transferring contacts using a computer Transferring contacts using an online accountContacts Transferring contactsTo import contacts using Bluetooth technology Searching and viewing contactsContacts screen overview To import contacts from a SIM cardAdding and editing contacts Favourites and groups Sending contact informationAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Backing up contacts To link contactsTo separate linked contacts To export all contacts to a memory cardMessaging and chat Reading and sending messagesTo 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 Setting up email To set up an email accountTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messagesEmail preview pane Organising your email messages Email account settings GmailTo remove an email account from your device To change the inbox check frequencyMusic Transferring music to your deviceListening to music To adjust the audio volume Walkman home screenTo play a song To find song-related information onlinePlaylists Sharing music Sharing music on FacebookEnhancing the sound VisualiserRecognising music with TrackID To identify music using TrackID technology To view TrackID chartsTo view TrackID charts from another region To buy a track recognised by the TrackID applicationFM radio Listening to the radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channelsSound settings Favourite radio channelsCamera Taking photos and recording videosGeneral camera settings Capturing mode settings overviewAdding the geographical position to your photos Quick launchStill camera settings Self-timer Focus modeMetering Image stabiliserPreview FlashVideo camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolutionTo 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 AlbumTo improve a photo using advanced settings To adjust the light settings for a photoPhoto albums To apply special effects to a photoTo view photos from online services in Album To view and add comments to online album contentViewing your photos on a map To Like a photo or video on FacebookTo add a geotag to a photo To view geotagged photos on a mapTo view geotagged photos on a globe To change the geotag of a photoMovies Watching videos in the Movies applicationOverview of Movies To play a video in MoviesTransferring video content to your device Managing video contentWeb browser Browsing the webWeb browser overview To browse with Google ChromeConnecting to wireless networks Before using Wi-FiConnectivity Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network status Wi-Fi sleep policyWi-Fi Direct Sharing your mobile data connectionTo share your data connection using a USB cable To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspotVirtual private networks VPNs To rename or secure your portable hotspotSharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your deviceTo set access permissions for a pending device To change the access level of a registered 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 Pairing with another Bluetooth device To pair your device 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 Media Go Sony Bridge for MacConnecting your device to a TV set using a cable To transfer content using Sony Bridge for MacTo view help about using the TV remote control Screen mirroringSmart Connect Managing devicesTo pair and connect an accessory To adjust the settings for a connected accessorySynchronising with Google services Synchronising data on your deviceAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSyncSynchronising with Facebook Page Location services and sources Using GPSMaps and locations Getting the best performanceGoogle Maps Viewing your friends’ locations with Google LatitudeTo use Google Maps To learn more about Google MapsCalendar and alarm clock Alarm clockAbout the alarm clock CalendarTo set a new alarm To edit an existing alarmTo deactivate an alarm To activate an existing alarmTo activate the vibrate function for an alarm To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent modeTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To turn off an alarm when it soundsSupport and maintenance Updating your device wirelesslyUpdating 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 Resetting your device Managing backup recordsSetting a screen lock Locking and protecting your deviceImei number To disable the Face Unlock feature To unlock the screen using a screen unlock patternTo disable the screen unlock pattern To disable the screen unlock PINFinding your device Support applicationRecycling your device Reference Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons 110Application overview Notification icons111 112 Limitations to services and features Important informationImportant information leaflet Water resistanceLegal information IP Ingress Protection ratingSonyLT25i 114115