Sony C6506, C6502, C6503, 1273-5759 manual Messaging, Using text and multimedia messaging

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Messaging

Using text and multimedia messaging

You can send and receive text messages from your device using SMS (Short Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for example, pictures and videos.

The number of characters that you can send in a single text message varies depending on the operator and the language you use. If you exceed the character limit, then all your single messages are linked together and sent as one message. You are charged for each single text message that you send.

To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and messaging settings for more information.

When you view your messages, they appear as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together.

To create and send a message

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

2Tap .

3Tap , then select the desired recipients from the Contacts list. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap .

4When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.

5Tap Write message and enter your message text.

6If you want to add a media file, tap and select an option.

7To send the message, tap Send.

If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged with the word Draft:.

To read a received message

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

2Tap the desired conversation.

3If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap Download message.

You can also open messages from the status bar when appears there. Just drag down the bar and tap the message.

To reply to a message

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

2Tap the conversation containing the message.

3Enter your reply and tap Send.

To forward a message

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

2Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward.

3Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.

4Tap , then select a recipient from the Contacts list. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap .

5When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.

6Edit the message, if necessary, and tap Send.

In step 4, you can also tap To and enter the recipient's phone number manually.

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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 Device overview Getting startedAndroid what and why? 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 phoneTo 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 Google account Setup guideAccounts and services Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accountGetting to know your device Using the keysUsing the touchscreen Marking optionsTo scroll ScrollingTo zoom Your device has an embedded battery BatteryCharging the battery SensorsTo check the battery level Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance To charge your deviceEstimating the standby time of your device Using Stamina modeUsing Low battery mode Using the lock screen Home screenWidgets Rearranging your Home screen Customisation optionsApplication 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 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 settingsEntering text using voice input Keyboard and Phonepad settingsText input settings 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 cardUsage info Internet and messaging settingsAccess Point Names APNs Controlling data usage Data roaming Mobile network settingsTurning off data traffic 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 callRejecting a call with a message Receiving callsShowing or hiding your phone number 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 TalkGetting started with Email Using email accountsGmail and other Google services 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 Getting more information about a song or artist Using My music to organise your songsVisualiser 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 overview FM radioAbout the FM radio 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 overviewTo 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 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 AlbumOverview 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 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 manuallyRenting 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 Sharing your mobile data connection Mobile data connection sharing overviewPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesVirtual private networks VPNs 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 MacAbout scanning with the NeoReader application Screen mirroringScanning barcodes with the NeoReader application Smart Connect NeoReader application menu overview111 To create a Smart Connect eventTo edit a Smart Connect event 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 MapsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude Using Google Maps to get directionsUsing the Navigation application 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 devicePreparing to use the Backup and restore application Backup and restore applicationTypes of content you can back up Resetting your device Managing backup recordsSIM card protection Locking and protecting your deviceImei number 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 patternRecycling your device Finding your deviceSupport application 127 Settings overviewReference 128 Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons 129 Application overviewNotification icons 130 Important information leaflet Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Legal information132 Index 133134 Music135 Taking136 Video albums
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