Sony D2302 Support and maintenance

Support and maintenance

Support for your device

Use the Support application in your device to search a User guide, read

troubleshooting guides, and find information about software updates and other

product-related information.

To access the Support application

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap , then select the required support item.

Make sure that you have a working Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi®, to limit data

traffic charges when using the Support application.

Help in menus and applications

Some applications and settings have help available in the options menu, which is

normally indicated by in the specific applications.

Help us improve our software

You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can

receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None

of the information gathered includes personal data.

To allow the sending of usage info

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Usage info settings.

3Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked.

4Tap Agree.

Computer tools

There are a number of tools available to help you connect your device to a computer

and manage content such as contacts, movies, music and photos.

PC Companion for Microsoft® Windows®

PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features

and services which help you to:

•Transfer contacts, music, video and pictures to and from your old device.

•Update your device software.

•Back up content on your computer.

•Sync calendars between a computer and your device.

To use the PC Companion application, you need an Internet-connected computer

running one of the following operating systems:

•Microsoft® Windows® 7

•Microsoft® Windows® 8

•Microsoft® Windows Vista®

•Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)

Learn more and download the PC companion.

Media Go™ for Microsoft® Windows®

The Media Go™ application for Windows® computers helps you to transfer photos,

videos, and music between your device and a computer and to manage your content

on either device. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PC

Companion application. Learn more and download the Media Go™ application.

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Contents

Main Contents Learning the basics......................................................................12 Downloading applications............................................................26 Internet and networks..................................................................27 Synchronising data on your device..............................................34 Basic settings...............................................................................37 Typing text...................................................................................42 Calling..........................................................................................45 Contacts.......................................................................................52 Messaging and chat.....................................................................59 Music............................................................................................68 FM radio.......................................................................................75 Camera.........................................................................................77 Photos and videos in Album........................................................88 Videos..........................................................................................94 Smart apps and features that save you time.............................105 Travel and maps.........................................................................108 Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................111 Support and maintenance..........................................................114 Page Getting started About this User guide Updating your device Overview Assembly Starting your device for the first time Why do I need a Google account? read the article Battery and power management Charging your device Battery notification light status Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Page Flicking 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 troubleshooting tips Wi-Fi Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength Wi-Fi settings Sharing your mobile data connection Controlling data usage Selecting networks for data traffic Selecting mobile networks Virtual private networks (VPNs) Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Outlook using a computer Contacts Sync Contacts Calendar Calendar Sync Basic settings Accessing settings Sound, ringtone and volume SIM card protection Screen settings Screen lock Language settings Personalising the Xperia keyboard Date and time Enhancing the sound output Using Clear Phase technology Using xLOUD technology Typing text On-screen keyboard Entering text using voice input Editing text Application bar Personalising the Xperia keyboard Calling Making calls Instant messaging and video chat Showing or hiding your phone number Receiving calls Using the answering machine Rejecting a call with a text 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 Favourites 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 Organising your messages Calling from a message Messaging settings Instant messaging and video chat Page Email Setting up email Sending and receiving email messages Page Email preview pane Organising your email messages Email account settings Gmail Page Music Transferring music to your device Managing files using a computer Listening to music WALKMAN home screen WALKMAN home screen menu Page Playlists Sharing music Sharing music on Facebook Enhancing the sound Visualiser Recognising music with TrackID Page Music Unlimited online service www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com FM radio Listening to the radio Favourite 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 AR effect Creative effect Timeshift burst Social live Portrait retouch Still camera settings Still camera settings overview Resolution Self-timer Smile Shutter Focus mode HDR ISO Metering Image stabiliser Preview Face registration Flash Scene selection 84 Video camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolution Self-timer Smile Shutter(video) Focus mode HDR video Metering SteadyShot Microphone Flash Scene selection Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Sharing and managing photos and videos Analysing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor application Album home screen menu 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 Learn more and download Sony Bridge for Mac Managing video content Video Unlimited service Connectivity 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 fitness hub with ANT+ Using your device as a wallet Travel and maps Using location services Improving GPS accuracy Google Maps and navigation Airplane mode Page Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Alarm and clock Page Support and maintenance Support for your device Help in menus and applications Help us improve our software Computer tools Updating your device Software update 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 Support documents 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 www.sonymobile.com/recycle Limitations to services and features Legal information Sony D2302 This is an Internet version of this publication. 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