Sony 1254-0639 Getting started with Android Market™

Getting started with Android Market™

Open Android Market™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an application or game and send feedback on it.

To use Android Market™, you need to have a Google ™ account. See To set up a Google™ account in your phone on page 45.

Android Market™ may not be available in all countries or regions

To open Android Market™

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Market.

Payment options

When you download paid applications from Android Market™, your purchase is handled through Google Checkout™. In some cases, you can download free trial versions of applications through Android Market™, but if you want to continue using the application, the download and payment of the full version must be made through the manufacturer's website.

•Google Checkout™ – Google Checkout™ is an online payment processing service. It offers, for example, information about your purchase history and gives you protection from credit card fraud by not giving your full credit card number to the vendor. You can use your Google™ account to log in to Google Checkout™ from your phone. If you do not have a Google Checkout™ account, you can sign up for a new account from your phone. Payment can be made with a credit, debit, or gift card. Some vendors may also accept payment through your phone billing account.

It may not be possible to buy applications through Android Market™ in all countries or regions.

Downloading from Android Market™

You can download all kinds of applications from Android Market™, including free applications. If you pay for an application through Google Checkout™, the application is tied to your Google™ account so that it can be installed an unlimited amount of times on any device.

Before you download applications

Before you start downloading from Android Market™, make sure that you have a working Internet connection.

Also, remember that you might incur data traffic charges when you download content to your phone. Contact your operator for more information.

To download a free application

1In Android Market™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories, or by using the search function.

2Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

3If the application you want to download requires access to your data or control of any functions on your phone, an additional screen appears with details. Read this screen carefully because the functionality of your phone may be seriously affected if you proceed. Tap OK if you agree, or Cancel if you wish to cancel the download.