Sony C1505, C1504 Bluetooth wireless technology, To share your data connection using a USB cable

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USB tethering is active

Portable Wi-Fi® hotspot is active

To share your data connection using a USB cable

1Deactivate all USB cable connections to your device.

2Using the USB cable that came with your device, connect your device to a computer.

3Drag the status bar downward, then tap .

4Tap More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

5Mark the USB tethering checkbox. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected.

6To stop sharing your data connection, unmark the USB tethering checkbox or disconnect the USB cable.

You cannot share your device's data connection and SD card over a USB cable at the same time.

To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

3Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.

4Enter the Network SSID for the network. Tap the Security field to select a security type.

5If required, enter a password.

6Tap Save.

7Mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. Your device starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name (SSID). Up to eight computers or other devices can now connect to this network.

8Unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox when you want to stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi®.

To rename or secure your portable hotspot

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > More… > Tethering & portable hotspot.

3Tap Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.

4Enter the Network SSID for the network.

5To select a security type, tap the Security field.

6If required, enter a password.

7Tap Save.

Bluetooth™ wireless technology

Use the Bluetooth™ function to send files to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Bluetooth™ function in your phone and create wireless connections to other Bluetooth™ compatible devices such as computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Bluetooth™ connections work better within a 10 meter (33 foot) range, with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your phone with other Bluetooth™ devices. Remember to set your phone to "discoverable" if you want other Bluetooth™ devices to detect it.

Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth™ devices can vary.

To turn on the Bluetooth™ function and make your phone visible

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings.

3Tap OFF beside Bluetooth so that OFF changes to ON. appears in the status bar.

4Tap Bluetooth.

5Tap Not visible to other Bluetooth devices.

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Contents Xperia E Contents Walkman application Calendar Alarm clock About Movies Using MoviesLimitations to services and features Important information leafletLegal information Xperia E User guide What is Android? Getting startedPhone overview Page To remove the memory card AssemblyTo remove the battery cover To insert a memory cardTo insert the battery To remove the batteryTo remove the SIM card Tap OK Options menu, tap Power offTurning the phone on and off Screen lockAccounts and services Setup guideGetting to know your phone Using the keysBattery Charging the batteryTo access the battery usage menu Battery LED statusImproving battery performance To check the battery levelUsing the touchscreen Reducing battery consumption with Power SaverMarking options Scrolling ZoomingTo go to the Home screen Home screenSensors To flickRearranging your Home screen WidgetsApplication screen Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot Changing the background of your Home screenOpening and closing applications Recently used applications windowApplication menu Status and notifications Rearranging your Application screenChecking notifications and ongoing activities Setting your phone from the Notification panel On-screen keyboard Phone settings menuUsing the on-screen keyboard Typing textSelect a smiley When you enter text, touch and holdApplication bar Using the Gesture input function to write wordsTo enter text using the Gesture input function To change the Gesture input settingsTo enter numbers using the Phonepad Using the PhonepadTo switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad To enter text using the PhonepadCustomizing your phone Keyboard and Phonepad settingsText input settings Adjusting the volumeTime and date Ringtone settingsScreen settings Flight modePhone language Memory Memory cardFormatting the memory card To view the current Access Point Name APN Using a headset with your phoneInternet and messaging settings To download Internet and messaging settingsControlling data usage Turning off data traffic Mobile network settingsTo activate data roaming Data roamingBefore you download applications Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Downloading from Google PlayInstalling applications not from Google Play Clearing your application dataPermissions Calling Emergency callsCall handling Recent calls VoicemailEnter the number of the recipient and tap Multiple callsConference calls During an ongoing call, tapForwarding calls Call settingsBarring calls Rejecting a call with a messageTo enable or disable fixed dialing To access the list of accepted call recipientsFixed Dialing Numbers Transferring contacts to your new phone Transferring contacts using a PCContacts About ContactsTransferring contacts from a SIM card Using the PC Companion program to transfer contactsTransferring contacts using an Apple Mac computer Transferring contacts using synchronization accountsReceiving contacts from other devices Managing your contactsAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application FavoritesPress , then tap Delete contacts Quick contact menu Communicating with your contactsSharing your contacts GroupsPress , then tap Back up contacts SIM card Backing up contactsTo export all contacts to a memory card To export contacts to a SIM cardMessaging Using text and multimedia messagingPress Press , then tap SettingsGoogle Talk From your Home screen, tap , then tap MessagingTo reply to an instant message with Talk To start Google TalkUsing email accounts Getting started with EmailFind and tap Find and tap Gmail Using e-mailGmail and other Google services From the Home screen, tapTo save a senders email address to your contacts To receive email messagesTo read your email messages To view an email message attachmentTo star an email To forward an email messageTo delete an email message To mark a read email as unreadTo change the inbox check frequency Walkman application overview Walkman applicationAbout Music Copying media files to your memory cardUsing the Walkman player Discovering related audio content Using My music to organize your tracksOverview of My music Playing music in random order Categorizing your music using SensMe channelsWalkman player widget PlaylistsTrackID technology Identifying music using TrackID technologyUsing TrackID technology results Protecting your hearingPlayNow service About the PlayNow serviceBefore you download content FM radio overview FM radioAbout the FM radio Moving between radio channelsSwitching between the speaker and the handsfree Using your favorite radio channelsSound settings Identifying radio tracks using TrackIDCamera controls overview Tips on using the cameraCamera About the cameraAdding the geographical position to your photos Taking photos with the still cameraPress , then tap Geotagging On Still camera settings overview ScenesExposure value White balanceGeotagging Self-timerTo record a video using the camera key Recording videosTap to play a video Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Scenes If the video camera is not selected, drag toSelf timer MicrophoneShutter sound Album tab overview AlbumViewing photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos saved in the phoneTo view photos and videos in list view To view photos and videos in grid viewWorking with photos in Album Working with videos in Album Overview of Maps tab To enable location detectionTo add a geotag when viewing the map in Album Viewing your photos on a mapOverview of Online tab Viewing your online albumsTo recommend a photo or video on Facebook Using Movies MoviesAbout Movies Navigating web pages Web browserAbout the web browser Browsing the webWhen an offline web page is open, press Managing bookmarksTap Go live To add a bookmarked webpage to your Home screen To bookmark a webTo open a bookmark To edit a bookmarkMultiple windows Managing text and imagesBrowser settings Downloading from the webAuto-fitting web pages To create text for auto-filling Plugin settings To enable plug-ins on demand Auto-filling textConnecting to wireless networks Wi-FiConnectivity Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection Advanced Wi-Fi settingsWi-Fi network status Wi-Fi sleep policyTo rename or secure your portable hotspot Bluetooth wireless technologyTo share your data connection using a USB cable To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspotNaming your phone Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceConnecting your phone to a computer Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTransferring and handling content using a USB cable PC Companion Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiTo connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode To remove a pairing with another deviceScanning barcodes with the NeoReader application Media GoAbout scanning with the NeoReader application NeoReader application menu overview Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar and contacts Synchronizing data on your phoneAbout synchronizing data on your phone Synchronizing with GoogleSynchronizing with Facebook To set a synchronization interval for a corporate accountTo remove a corporate account from your phone Synchronizing using SyncML To remove a SyncML account from your phone Google Maps About location servicesUsing GPS Maps and locationsUsing Google Maps to get directions Using the Navigation applicationViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude 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 snooze an alarm when it sounds To set the title for an alarmTo activate the vibrate function for an alarm To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent modeFind and tap Update Center Support and maintenanceUpdating your phone wirelessly Updating your phone using a USB cable connectionLocking and protecting your phone Imei numberSIM card protection Select an option From your Home screen, tap Settings Security Screen lockFinding your device Find and tap the required support item To access the Help applicationRecycling your phone From your Application screen, find and tapPhone settings overview Reference107 108 Status and 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