Sony C6506 Keyboard and Phonepad settings, Text input settings, Entering text using voice input

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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.

The Phonepad can only be used in portrait mode.

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 pressing this key 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 open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.

To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad

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

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

Keyboard and Phonepad settings

You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as writing language and automatic correction.

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.

To add a writing language for text input

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

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

3Tap Languages > Writing languages and mark the relevant checkboxes. Tap OK to confirm.

Text input settings

When entering text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, you can access a text input settings menu that helps you set options for text prediction, automatic spacing and quick fixes. For example, you can decide how word options are presented and how words get corrected as you type. You can also set the text input application to remember new words that you write.

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.

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.

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Contents Xperia ZL Contents Using the Socialife application Conference calls Forwarding calls Restricting callsAbout Video Unlimited Renting or buying a video About Movies Using MoviesAbout location services 115 Using GPS Google Maps About the web browser120 Using Google Maps to get directions 116117 121Xperia ZL User guide Getting started Android what and why?Device overview Page Assembly To remove the SIM and memory card coverTo remove the memory card To insert the memory card and the micro SIM cardTo remove the micro SIM card Turn off the phoneTurning the device on and off To attach the SIM and memory card coverTo turn on the device Screen lock To turn off the deviceTo force the device to restart Google account Setup guideAccounts and services Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accountGetting to know your device Using the keysUsing the touchscreen Marking optionsScrolling To zoomTo scroll Your device has an embedded battery BatteryCharging the battery SensorsTo check the battery level Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance To charge your deviceUsing Stamina mode Using Low battery modeEstimating the standby time of your device Using the lock screen Home screenWidgets Rearranging your Home screen Customisation optionsAccessing and using applications Changing the background of your Home screenApplication screen Using small apps Opening and closing applicationsRecently used applications window Status and notifications Application menuRearranging your Application screen Checking notifications and ongoing activities To open the Notification panelCustomising quick settings from the Notification panel Settings menuSetting your device from the Notification panel Typing textUsing the on-screen keyboard On-screen keyboardApplication bar To enter text using the Gesture input function Using the Gesture input function to write wordsUsing the Phonepad To change the Gesture input settingsKeyboard and Phonepad settings Text input settingsEntering text using voice input Customising your device Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the sound settings Time and dateRingtone settings Screen settingsUsing Clear Phase technology Language settingsAirplane mode Using xLOUD technologyMemory card Using a headsetMemory Formatting the memory cardInternet and messaging settings Access Point Names APNsUsage info Controlling data usage Mobile network settings Turning off data trafficData roaming Downloading from Google Play Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Clearing your application dataPermissions Installing applications not from Google PlayTo delete an installed application To view permissions of an applicationMaking calls CallingEmergency calls To make an emergency callReceiving calls Showing or hiding your phone numberRejecting a call with a message Using the call log Ongoing callsMultiple calls Conference callsBarring calls Forwarding callsRestricting calls Restricting outgoing callsSynchronising contacts with your device Transferring contacts using a computerContacts Other methods for transferring contactsAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Adding and editing contactsSearching and viewing contacts Favourites and groups Quick contact menuSending contact information Backing up contactsUsing text and multimedia messaging MessagingText and multimedia message options From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk Google TalkTo start Google Talk To reply to an instant message with Google TalkUsing email accounts Gmail and other Google servicesGetting started with Email Using email To save a senders email address to your contacts To change email preview pane settingsTo view an email message attachment To reply to an email messageTo view all folders for one email account To change the inbox check frequencyTo open the Socialife application Using the Socialife applicationSocialife From your Home screen, tap Find and tapTransferring media files to your device Walkman applicationAbout the Walkman application Walkman application overviewUsing the Walkman application Using My music to organise your songs VisualiserGetting more information about a song or artist To add a shortcut to a song To update your music with the latest informationOverview of My music To rearrange shortcutsManaging playlists Categorising your music using SensMe channelsUsing the Friends music function to share music Playing music in random orderWalkman application widget Protecting your hearingUsing TrackID technology results Music servicesIdentifying music using TrackID technology TrackID technologyBefore you download content About the PlayNow serviceUsing Music Unlimited Downloading from the PlayNow serviceTo download a PlayNow item to your device FM radio About the FM radioFM radio overview Switching the radio sound between devices Using your favourite radio channelsSound settings Switching between mono and stereo sound modeIdentifying radio tracks using TrackID To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackIDAbout the camera Using the still cameraCamera Camera controls overviewUsing Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Face detectionTo use the zoom function Using still camera settings Still camera settings overviewAdding the geographical position to your photos Resolution Self-timerFlash Quick launch Focus modeSmile Shutter Exposure valueWhite balance MeteringPreview Image stabiliserGeotagging Auto uploadVideo camera settings overview Using the video cameraUsing the video camera settings ScenesVideo resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formatsHDR video Tag videoss with details of where you took them MicrophoneMobile Bravia Engine AlbumAbout Album Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tabTo view photos and videos in grid view Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tabOverview of Pictures tab To change the size of the thumbnails in AlbumTo view content in list view in the Camera albums tile To view content in list view in the Internal memory tileOverview of My albums tab Working with photos in Album To crop a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo To use a photoAnalysing photos with faces in Album Working with videos in AlbumViewing your photos on a map To view geotagged photos on a map in Album To enable location detectionOverview of Maps tile To view geotagged photos on a globe in AlbumOverview of online services Viewing online albumsTo view and add comments to online album content To Like a photo or video on FacebookAbout Movies Using MoviesMovies Overview of MoviesTo change the sound settings while a video is playing To play a video in full screen modeTo change settings in Movies To get movie information manuallyVideo Unlimited About Video UnlimitedRenting or buying a video Watching a video from Video Unlimited Web browser About the web browserTo open the web browser Connecting 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 connection Mobile data connection sharing overviewSharing content with Dlna Certified devices Virtual private networks VPNsPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device To play a shared video on your device To set up file sharing with other Dlna Certified devicesTo set access permissions for a pending device To view a shared photo on your devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To turn on the NFC function To share a contact with another device using NFCNFC detection area 102Connecting to an NFC compatible device Naming your device Bluetooth wireless technologyPairing with another Bluetooth device To give your device a nameSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology To receive items using Bluetooth Connecting your device to a computerTransferring and handling content using a USB cable To view files you have received using BluetoothTo remove a pairing with another device Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiTo connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode PC CompanionConnecting your device to a TV set Sony Bridge for MacScreen mirroring Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader applicationAbout scanning with the NeoReader application Smart Connect NeoReader application menu overviewTo create a Smart Connect event To edit a Smart Connect event111 Synchronising with Google Synchronising data on your deviceAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contactsSynchronising with Facebook To remove an Xperia with Facebook account 114Maps and locations About location servicesUsing GPS Google MapsUsing Google Maps to get directions Using the Navigation applicationViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude About 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 deviceBackup and restore application Types of content you can back upPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Resetting your device Managing backup recordsLocking and protecting your device Imei numberSIM card protection Setting a screen lock To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock featureTo disable the Face Unlock feature To disable the screen unlock patternFinding your device Support applicationRecycling your device Settings overview Reference127 Status and notification icons overview Status icons128 Application overview Notification icons129 130 Important information leaflet Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Legal information132 Index 133134 Music135 Taking136 Video albums
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