Sony 1273-5759, C6502, C6503 Internet and messaging settings, Access Point Names APNs, Usage info

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Internet and messaging settings

To send text and multimedia messages and to access the Internet, you must have a mobile data connection and the correct settings. There are different ways to get these settings:

For most mobile networks and operators, Internet and messaging settings come preinstalled on your device. You can then start using the Internet and send messages right away.

In some cases you will get the option to download Internet and messaging settings the first time you turn on your device. It is also possible to download these settings later from the Settings menu.

You can manually add and change Internet and network settings on your device at any time. Contact your network operator for detailed information about Internet and messaging settings.

To download Internet and messaging settings

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings.

3Tap Accept.

To reset the default Internet settings

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

3Press .

4Tap Reset to default.

Access Point Names (APNs)

An APN is used to establish data connections between your device and the Internet. The APN defines which type of IP address to use, which security methods to invoke, and which fixed-end connections to use. Checking the APN is useful when you cannot access the Internet, have no data connection, or cannot send or receive multimedia messages.

To view the current APN

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks.

3Tap Access Point Names.

If you have several available connections, the active network connection is indicated by a marked button.

To add Internet settings manually

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

3Tap .

4Tap New APN.

5Tap Name and enter the name of the network profile that you want to create.

6Tap APN and enter the access point name.

7Enter all other information required by your network operator.

8Tap , then tap Save.

Usage info

For quality purposes, Sony Mobile collects anonymous bug reports and statistics regarding your device. None of the information gathered includes personal data.

To allow the sending of usage info

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Usage info settings.

3Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.

4Tap OK.

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Contents Xperia ZL Contents Conference calls Forwarding calls Restricting calls Using the Socialife applicationAbout the web browser About Movies Using MoviesAbout location services 115 Using GPS Google Maps About Video Unlimited Renting or buying a video121 Using Google Maps to get directions 116117 120Xperia ZL User guide Device overview Getting startedAndroid what and why? Page To remove the SIM and memory card cover AssemblyTurn off the phone To insert the memory card and the micro SIM cardTo remove the micro SIM card To remove the memory cardTo turn on the device Turning the device on and offTo attach the SIM and memory card cover To force the device to restart Screen lockTo turn off the device Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Setup guideAccounts and services Google accountMarking options Using the keysUsing the touchscreen Getting to know your deviceTo scroll ScrollingTo zoom Sensors BatteryCharging the battery Your device has an embedded batteryTo charge your device Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance To check the battery levelEstimating the standby time of your device Using Stamina modeUsing Low battery mode Home screen Using the lock screenWidgets Customisation options Rearranging your Home screenApplication screen Accessing and using applicationsChanging the background of your Home screen Recently used applications window Using small appsOpening and closing applications Rearranging your Application screen Status and notificationsApplication menu To open the Notification panel Checking notifications and ongoing activitiesTyping text Settings menuSetting your device from the Notification panel Customising quick settings from the Notification panelOn-screen keyboard Using the on-screen keyboardApplication bar To change the Gesture input settings Using the Gesture input function to write wordsUsing the Phonepad To enter text using the Gesture input functionEntering text using voice input Keyboard and Phonepad settingsText input settings Time and date Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the sound settings Customising your deviceScreen settings Ringtone settingsUsing xLOUD technology Language settingsAirplane mode Using Clear Phase technologyFormatting the memory card Using a headsetMemory Memory cardUsage info Internet and messaging settingsAccess Point Names APNs Controlling data usage Data roaming Mobile network settingsTurning off data traffic Clearing your application data Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Downloading from Google PlayTo view permissions of an application Installing applications not from Google PlayTo delete an installed application PermissionsTo make an emergency call CallingEmergency calls Making callsRejecting a call with a message Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number Ongoing calls Using the call logConference calls Multiple callsRestricting outgoing calls Forwarding callsRestricting calls Barring callsOther methods for transferring contacts Transferring contacts using a computerContacts Synchronising contacts with your deviceAdding and editing contacts Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts applicationSearching and viewing contacts Quick contact menu Favourites and groupsBacking up contacts Sending contact informationMessaging Using text and multimedia messagingText and multimedia message options To reply to an instant message with Google Talk Google TalkTo start Google Talk From your Home screen, tap Find and tap TalkGetting started with Email Using email accountsGmail and other Google services Using email To reply to an email message To change email preview pane settingsTo view an email message attachment To save a senders email address to your contactsTo change the inbox check frequency To view all folders for one email accountFrom your Home screen, tap Find and tap Using the Socialife applicationSocialife To open the Socialife applicationWalkman application overview Walkman applicationAbout the Walkman application Transferring media files to your deviceUsing the Walkman application Getting more information about a song or artist Using My music to organise your songsVisualiser To rearrange shortcuts To update your music with the latest informationOverview of My music To add a shortcut to a songPlaying music in random order Categorising your music using SensMe channelsUsing the Friends music function to share music Managing playlistsProtecting your hearing Walkman application widgetTrackID technology Music servicesIdentifying music using TrackID technology Using TrackID technology resultsDownloading from the PlayNow service About the PlayNow serviceUsing Music Unlimited Before you download contentTo download a PlayNow item to your device FM radio overview FM radioAbout the FM radio Switching between mono and stereo sound mode Using your favourite radio channelsSound settings Switching the radio sound between devicesTo identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID Identifying radio tracks using TrackIDCamera controls overview Using the still cameraCamera About the cameraTo use the zoom function Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesFace detection Adding the geographical position to your photos Using still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Flash ResolutionSelf-timer Exposure value Focus modeSmile Shutter Quick launchMetering White balanceAuto upload Image stabiliserGeotagging PreviewScenes Using the video cameraUsing the video camera settings Video camera settings overviewAdjust the video resolution for different formats Video resolutionHDR video Microphone Tag videoss with details of where you took themViewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab AlbumAbout Album Mobile Bravia EngineTo change the size of the thumbnails in Album Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tabOverview of Pictures tab To view photos and videos in grid viewOverview of My albums tab To view content in list view in the Camera albums tileTo view content in list view in the Internal memory tile Working with photos in Album To use a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo To crop a photoWorking with videos in Album Analysing photos with faces in AlbumViewing your photos on a map To view geotagged photos on a globe in Album To enable location detectionOverview of Maps tile To view geotagged photos on a map in AlbumViewing online albums Overview of online servicesTo Like a photo or video on Facebook To view and add comments to online album contentOverview of Movies Using MoviesMovies About MoviesTo get movie information manually To play a video in full screen modeTo change settings in Movies To change the sound settings while a video is playingRenting or buying a video Video UnlimitedAbout Video Unlimited Watching a video from Video Unlimited To open the web browser Web browserAbout the web browser Connectivity Connecting to wireless networksBefore using Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi sleep policy Mobile data connection sharing overview Sharing your mobile data connectionPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesVirtual private networks VPNs To view a shared photo on your device To set up file sharing with other Dlna Certified devicesTo set access permissions for a pending device To play a shared video on your devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device 102 To share a contact with another device using NFCNFC detection area To turn on the NFC functionConnecting to an NFC compatible device To give your device a name Bluetooth wireless technologyPairing with another Bluetooth device Naming your deviceSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology To view files you have received using Bluetooth Connecting your device to a computerTransferring and handling content using a USB cable To receive items using BluetoothPC Companion Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiTo connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode To remove a pairing with another deviceSony Bridge for Mac Connecting your device to a TV setAbout scanning with the NeoReader application Screen mirroringScanning barcodes with the NeoReader application NeoReader application menu overview Smart Connect111 To create a Smart Connect eventTo edit a Smart Connect event Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts Synchronising data on your deviceAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising with GoogleSynchronising with Facebook 114 To remove an Xperia with Facebook accountGoogle Maps About location servicesUsing GPS Maps and locationsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude Using Google Maps to get directionsUsing the Navigation application Calendar Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock About the alarm clockTo activate an existing alarm To set a new alarmTo edit an existing alarm To deactivate an alarmTo turn off 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 snooze an alarm when it soundsUpdating your device Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a USB cable connectionPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Backup and restore applicationTypes of content you can back up Managing backup records Resetting your deviceSIM card protection Locking and protecting your deviceImei number Setting a screen lock To disable the screen unlock pattern To unlock the screen using the Face Unlock featureTo disable the Face Unlock feature To unlock the screen using a screen unlock patternRecycling your device Finding your deviceSupport application 127 Settings overviewReference 128 Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons 129 Application overviewNotification icons 130 Legal information Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Important information leaflet132 133 IndexMusic 134Taking 135Video albums 136
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