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faces
editing	80
naming	80
favourites
removing radio channels as	65
saving radio channels as	65
finding your device	117
fixed dialling	42
flash
using when taking photos	68
Flight mode - See Airplane mode	30
FM radio
favourites	65
selecting a channel	64
Friends’ music	59
front camera	67
G
geotagging
of photos	69
gesture input	26
Gmail™	52
Google Latitude™	107
Google Maps™	107
Google Play™	36
Google™ account setup	53
Google™ synchronisation	103
GPS	106
H
Hangouts™	50
headset	32
using	32
Home screen	17
customising	19
I
icons	119
in the camera	74
importing SIM contacts	44
instant messaging	50
Internet
settings	32
web browser	87
K
keyboard	24
settings	28
keys	12
L
language	30
writing	28
Latitude	107
LCD backlight control	30
"Like" a photo on Facebook™	82
"Like" a song on Facebook™	59
"Like" a video on Facebook™	82
live wallpaper	20
location	69, 106
locks
activating the screen	10
locking the screen	10
screen lock	10
M
maintenance	112
Maps	106, 107
marking options	15
memory card
inserting	9

messages
settings	32
Microsoft® Exchange synchronisation	103
Movies
clearing video information	86
settings	85
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
settings	32
music	32
adjusting volume	57
deleting	61, 62
downloading music information	58
My playlists	59
playing	57, 58
purchasing	61, 62
searching using TrackID™	60, 62
sending	59
sharing	61, 62
shortcuts	58
transferring to your device	56
transferring to/from a computer	56
using a headset	32
viewing artist info	61, 62
Visualiser	60
music services	62
Music Unlimited™	61, 63
N
naming
faces	80
Navigation application	107
notification	119
light	22
panel	23
ringtone	30
setting	23
O
on-screen keyboard	24
P
personal information	43
phone maintenance	112
Phonepad	24, 27
photos	79
adding a geotag	83
adding the geographical position	69
analysing	80
associating with a contact	46
cropping	80
deleting	79
editing	80, 81
photo viewer	78
rotating	79
selecting	80
SensMe™ slideshow	79
sharing	79
slideshow	78
taking	67, 68, 69
transferring to/from a computer	56
using as a contact picture	79
using as wallpaper	79
viewing	68, 78, 80
viewing on a map	82
viewing same location	69
zooming	78
PIN	115
playing
music	57, 58
playlists	58
adding a song	59
creating	59

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Contents

Xperia L Contents Conference calls Call settings TrackID technology Music Unlimited Calendar 109 Alarm clock About the web browser Important information 122 Recycling your device 118 Xperia L User guide What is Android? Getting startedAbout this User guide Phone overview Assembly To remove the back cover Turning the device on and off To insert the memory card and the SIM cardTo attach the back cover To turn on the device Setup guide Accounts and servicesScreen lock Google account Facebook account Using the keys BatteryCharging the battery Getting to know your device Battery LED status Improving battery performanceTo check the battery level To charge your device Using Low battery mode Using Stamina modeEstimating the standby time of your device Marking options Using the touchscreenZooming To zoom ScrollingTo scroll Home screen Using the lockscreenSensors Widgets Rearranging your Home screen Customisation options Changing the background of your Home screen Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen Opening and closing applications Using small appsRecently used applications window Application menu Status and notificationsRearranging your Application screen Checking notifications and ongoing activities Setting your device from the Notification panelTo open the Notification panel Settings menu Using the on-screen keyboardTyping text On-screen keyboard To enter text using the on-screen keyboard To display the on-screen keyboard to enter textTo hide the on-screen keyboard To personalise the on-screen keyboard Using the Gesture input function to write words Application bar Using the Phonepad Phonepad Keyboard and Phonepad settings Text input settingsEntering text using voice input Customising your device Adjusting the sound settings Adjusting the volumeDate and time Ringtone settings Screen settingsLanguage settings Airplane mode Enhancing the sound output Memory Using a headset Internet and messaging settingsFormatting the memory card To unmount the memory card Access Point Names APNs Controlling data usage Mobile network settings Turning off data traffic Data roamingTo activate automatic network selection To turn off all data traffic Google Play Getting started with Google PlayDownloading from Google Play Clearing your application data Installing applications not from Google Play To delete an installed applicationPermissions To view permissions of an application Emergency calls CallingCall handling Recent calls Multiple calls VoicemailConference calls Call settings Barring callsRejecting a call with a message Forwarding calls To enable or disable fixed dialling To access the list of accepted call recipientsShowing or hiding your phone number Fixed Dialling Numbers Getting contacts into your device ContactsTransferring contacts to your new device Transferring contacts using synchronisation accounts Transferring contacts from a SIM cardTransferring contacts from a memory card Receiving contacts from other devices Contacts screen overview Managing your contactsTo view your contacts To add a contact Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Favourites Communicating with your contacts Sharing your contactsBacking up contacts Groups To export all contacts to a memory card To export contacts to a SIM card Using text and multimedia messaging Messaging Text and multimedia message options Instant messaging and video chat To use the Hangouts application Gmail and other Google services Using email accountsGetting started with Email Using email To change email preview pane settings To use the email preview paneTo view an email message attachment To save a senders email address to your contacts To sort your emails To search for emailsTo view all folders for one email account To change the inbox check frequency Transferring music to your device Walkman applicationListening to music To adjust the audio volume Walkman home screenTo play a song To find song-related information online Playlists Sharing music Sharing music on Facebook Enhancing the sound Visualiser Music Unlimited online service Music services Identifying music using TrackID technologyUsing TrackID technology results TrackID technology Music Unlimited About the FM radio FM radioFM radio overview Using your favourite radio channels Sound settingsSwitching the radio sound between devices Switching between mono and stereo sound mode Identifying radio tracks using TrackID To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID Using the still camera CameraAbout the camera Camera controls overview Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Face detection Still camera settings overview Using still camera settingsAdding the geographical position to your photos Resolution Self-timerFlash Smile Shutter Focus mode Quick launchExposure value White balance Image stabiliser MeteringGeotagging Using the video camera Touch captureShutter sound Data storage Using the video camera settings Video camera settings overview ScenesVideo resolution To adjust the video camera settings Photo light Microphone Data storage Album Viewing photos and videos Sharing and managing photos and videos Editing photos with the Photo editor application Analysing photos with faces in Album To improve a photo using advanced settings To adjust the light settings for a photoPhoto albums To apply special effects to a photo To view photos from online services in Album To view and add comments to online album contentViewing your photos on a map To Like a photo or video on Facebook To add a geotag to a photo To view geotagged photos on a mapTo view geotagged photos on a globe To change the geotag of a photo Videos Watching videos in the Movies applicationOverview of Movies To play a video in Movies Transferring video content to your device Managing video content Video Unlimited service To clear information about a videoTo delete a video To get started with Video Unlimited About the web browser Web browserTo open the web browser Before using Wi-Fi Connecting to wireless networksConnectivity Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network status Wi-Fi sleep policyWi-Fi Direct Sharing your mobile data connection To share your data connection using a USB cable To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspotVirtual private networks VPNs To rename or secure your portable hotspot Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device To play a music track from your device on a DMR device To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR deviceTo turn on the NFC function To share a music file with another device using NFC To share a contact with another device using NFCNFC detection area Connecting to an NFC compatible device Bluetooth wireless technologyScanning NFC tags Pairing with another Bluetooth device To pair your device with another Bluetooth deviceTo connect your device to another Bluetooth device Naming your device Connecting your device to a computer Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Transferring and handling content using a USB cable Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode To remove a pairing with another deviceScreen mirroring PC Companion About scanning with the NeoReader application Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader applicationNeoReader application menu overview Smart Connect Managing devices To adjust the settings for a connected accessory 102 Synchronising with Google services Synchronising data on your deviceAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts Synchronising with Facebook To remove a Facebook integration account 105 Location services and sources Using GPSMaps and locations Getting the best performance Using the Navigation application Google MapsGetting directions Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude To start the Navigation application 108 Alarm clock Calendar and alarm clockCalendar To edit an existing alarm To deactivate an alarmTo activate an existing alarm To delete an alarm To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode To snooze an alarm when it soundsTo turn off an alarm when it sounds 111 Support and maintenance Updating your device wirelesslyUpdating your device using a USB cable connection Updating your device Types of content you can back up Backup and restore applicationPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Resetting your device Managing backup records Imei number Locking and protecting your deviceSIM card protection Setting a screen lock Finding your device To access the support application Support applicationRecycling your device 118 Reference Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons Notification icons Application overview 120 121 Limitations to services and features Important informationImportant information leaflet Legal information Index 123 Multimedia Messaging Service MMS 124 125 Purchasing Music 126 Videos