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Main Contents Getting started...............................................................................6 Learning the basics......................................................................12 Downloading applications............................................................25 Internet and networks..................................................................26 Typing text...................................................................................39 Calling..........................................................................................42 Contacts.......................................................................................48 Messaging and chat.....................................................................55 Email.............................................................................................59 Music............................................................................................63 FM radio.......................................................................................70 Camera.........................................................................................72 Photos and videos in Album........................................................82 Videos..........................................................................................88 Smart apps and features that save you time.............................100 Travel and maps.........................................................................103 Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................106 Support and maintenance..........................................................109 Getting started About this User guide Updating your device Device overview Assembly Page Starting your device for the first time Why do I need a Google account? Charging your device Battery and power management Battery notification light status Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Locking and unlocking the screen Screen lock Home screen Home screen panes Application screen Navigating applications Small apps Widgets Shortcuts and folders Background and themes Taking a screenshot Status and notifications Notification light Icons in the status bar Status icons Notification icons Application overview Page Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sources Internet and networks Browsing the web Internet and MMS settings www.sonymobile.com/support/ Wi-Fi Wi-Fi settings Sharing your mobile data connection Controlling data usage Selecting mobile networks Virtual private networks (VPNs) Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with online accounts Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronizing with Outlook using a computer Contacts Sync Calendar Sync Calendar Contacts Basic settings Accessing settings Sound, ringtone, and volume SIM card protection Screen settings Screen lock Language settings Personalizing the Xperia keyboard Date and time Enhancing the sound output Typing text On-screen keyboard Entering text using voice input Editing text Application bar Personalizing the Xperia keyboard Calling Making calls Instant messaging and video chat Showing or hiding your phone number Receiving calls Rejecting a call with a message Ongoing calls Using the call log Forwarding calls Restricting calls Multiple calls Conference calls Voicemail Emergency calls Contacts Transferring contacts Contacts Setup Xperia Transfer Sony Bridge for Mac Searching and viewing contacts Adding and editing contacts Adding medical and emergency contact information Favorites and groups Sending contact information Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Backing up contacts Page Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages Internet and MMS settings Organizing your messages Calling from a message Messaging settings Instant messaging and video chat Page Email Setting up email Sending and receiving email messages Email preview pane Organizing your email messages Email account settings Gmail Music Transferring music to your device Managing files using a computer Listening to music WALKMAN homescreen Playlists Sharing music Sharing music on Facebook Enhancing the sound Visualizer Recognizing music with TrackID Page Music Unlimited online service www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com FM radio Listening to the radio Favorite radio channels Sound settings Camera Taking photos and recording videos Face detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Adding the geographical position to your photos General camera settings Capturing mode settings overview Superior auto Manual mode Still camera settings Still camera settings overview Resolution Self timer Smile Shutter Focus mode HDR ISO Metering Image stabilizer Preview Flash Scene selection 78 Video camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolution Self timer Focus mode HDR video Metering Video stabilizer Microphone Flash Scene selection Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Sharing and managing photos and videos Analyzing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor application Photo albums Viewing your photos on a map Adding the geographical position to your photos Page Videos Watching videos in the Movies application Transferring video content to your device Managing files using a computer Managing video content Video Unlimited service Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV Sharing content with DLNA Certified devices Playing files from DLNA Certified devices on your device Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified devices Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device Playing games on a TV using a DUALSHOCK3 wireless controller NFC Scanning NFC tags Connecting to an NFC compatible device Bluetooth wireless technology Naming your device Pairing with another Bluetooth device Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Page Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect Managing devices Using your device as a wallet Page Travel and maps Using location services Improving GPS accuracy Google Maps and navigation Using your device with a car infotainment system Airplane mode Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Alarm and clock Page Support and maintenance Support for your device http://mediago.sony.com/enu/features www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/pc-companion Help in menus and applications Updating your device www.sonymobile.com/global-en/ software Updating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a computer Finding a lost device IMEI number Battery and power management Improving battery time using STAMINA mode Improving battery time using Low battery mode Improving battery time using Location-based Wi-Fi Improving battery time by queuing background data Memory and storage Improving memory performance Managing files using a computer Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Network configuration Backing up and restoring content Backing up data to a computer Backing up with the Backup and restore application Restarting and resetting Recycling your device This is an Internet version of this publication. 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