Xperia L User guide | Sony 1271-1957, 1271-1959, 1271-1960, C2105

Xperia™ L User guide

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Sony 1271-1957, 1271-1959, 1271-1960, C2105 manual Xperia L User guide

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 About this User guide What is Android?Getting started Phone overview Assembly To remove the back cover To attach the back cover Turning the device on and offTo insert the memory card and the SIM card To turn on the device Screen lock Setup guideAccounts and services Google account Facebook account Charging the battery Using the keysBattery Getting to know your device To check the battery level Battery LED statusImproving battery performance To charge your device Using Stamina mode Using Low battery modeEstimating the standby time of your device Using the touchscreen Marking optionsZooming Scrolling To zoomTo scroll Using the lockscreen Home screenSensors Widgets Rearranging your Home screen Customisation options Accessing and using applications Changing the background of your Home screenApplication screen Using small apps Opening and closing applicationsRecently used applications window Status and notifications Application menuRearranging your Application screen Setting your device from the Notification panel Checking notifications and ongoing activitiesTo open the Notification panel Typing text Settings menuUsing the on-screen keyboard On-screen keyboard To hide the on-screen keyboard To enter text using the on-screen keyboardTo display the on-screen keyboard to enter text To personalise the on-screen keyboard Using the Gesture input function to write words Application bar Using the Phonepad Phonepad Entering text using voice input Keyboard and Phonepad settingsText input settings Customising your device Adjusting the volume Adjusting the sound settingsDate and time Language settings Ringtone settingsScreen settings Airplane mode Enhancing the sound output Memory Formatting the memory card Using a headsetInternet and messaging settings To unmount the memory card Access Point Names APNs Controlling data usage Mobile network settings To activate automatic network selection Turning off data trafficData roaming To turn off all data traffic Downloading from Google Play Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Clearing your application data Permissions Installing applications not from Google PlayTo delete an installed application To view permissions of an application Calling Emergency callsCall handling Recent calls Voicemail Multiple callsConference calls Rejecting a call with a message Call settingsBarring calls Forwarding calls Showing or hiding your phone number To enable or disable fixed diallingTo access the list of accepted call recipients Fixed Dialling Numbers Contacts Getting contacts into your deviceTransferring contacts to your new device Transferring contacts from a memory card Transferring contacts using synchronisation accountsTransferring contacts from a SIM card Receiving contacts from other devices To view your contacts Contacts screen overviewManaging your contacts To add a contact Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Favourites Backing up contacts Communicating with your contactsSharing your 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 Using email accounts Gmail and other Google servicesGetting started with Email Using email To view an email message attachment To change email preview pane settingsTo use the email preview pane To save a senders email address to your contacts To view all folders for one email account To sort your emailsTo search for emails To change the inbox check frequency Walkman application Transferring music to your deviceListening to music To play a song To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To find song-related information online Playlists Sharing music Sharing music on Facebook Enhancing the sound Visualiser Music Unlimited online service Using TrackID technology results Music servicesIdentifying music using TrackID technology TrackID technology Music Unlimited FM radio About the FM radioFM radio overview Switching the radio sound between devices Using your favourite radio channelsSound settings Switching between mono and stereo sound mode Identifying radio tracks using TrackID To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID About the camera Using the still cameraCamera Camera controls overview Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Face detection Using still camera settings Still camera settings overviewAdding the geographical position to your photos Flash ResolutionSelf-timer Smile Shutter Exposure value Focus modeQuick launch White balance Metering Image stabiliserGeotagging Shutter sound Using the video cameraTouch capture Data storage Video resolution Using the video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Scenes 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 Photo albums To improve a photo using advanced settingsTo adjust the light settings for a photo To apply special effects to a photo Viewing your photos on a map To view photos from online services in AlbumTo view and add comments to online album content To Like a photo or video on Facebook To view geotagged photos on a globe To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a map To change the geotag of a photo Overview of Movies VideosWatching videos in the Movies application To play a video in Movies Transferring video content to your device Managing video content To delete a video Video Unlimited serviceTo clear information about a video To get started with Video Unlimited Web browser About the web browserTo open the web browser Connecting to wireless networks Before using Wi-FiConnectivity Wi-Fi Direct Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi sleep policy Sharing your mobile data connection Virtual private networks VPNs To share your data connection using a USB cableTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot 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 view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device To play a music track from your device on a DMR deviceTo turn on the NFC function To share a contact with another device using NFC To share a music file with another device using NFCNFC detection area Bluetooth wireless technology Connecting to an NFC compatible deviceScanning NFC tags To connect your device to another Bluetooth device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo pair your device with 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 Screen mirroring To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer modeTo remove a pairing with another device PC Companion Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader application About scanning with the NeoReader applicationNeoReader application menu overview Smart Connect Managing devices To adjust the settings for a connected accessory 102 About synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Google servicesSynchronising data on your device Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts Synchronising with Facebook To remove a Facebook integration account 105 Maps and locations Location services and sourcesUsing GPS Getting the best performance Getting directions Using the Navigation applicationGoogle Maps Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude To start the Navigation application 108 Calendar and alarm clock Alarm clockCalendar To activate an existing alarm To edit an existing alarmTo deactivate an alarm To delete an alarm To turn off an alarm when it sounds To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent modeTo snooze an alarm when it sounds 111 Updating your device using a USB cable connection Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your device Backup and restore application Types of content you can back upPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Resetting your device Managing backup records Locking and protecting your device Imei numberSIM card protection Setting a screen lock Finding your device Recycling your device To access the support applicationSupport application 118 Status icons ReferenceStatus and notification icons overview Notification icons Application overview 120 121 Important information leaflet Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Legal information Index 123 Multimedia Messaging Service MMS 124 125 Purchasing Music 126 Videos