Sony D5303/D5306

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Contents

Main Contents Getting started...............................................................................6 Learning the basics......................................................................11 Downloading applications............................................................25 Internet and networks..................................................................26 Typing text...................................................................................39 Calling..........................................................................................42 Contacts.......................................................................................48 Messaging and chat.....................................................................53 Email.............................................................................................57 Music............................................................................................62 FM radio.......................................................................................69 Camera.........................................................................................71 Photos and videos in Album........................................................81 Videos..........................................................................................87 Page Getting started About this User guide Updating your 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 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 messaging settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi settings Sharing your mobile data connection Controlling data usage Selecting mobile networks Virtual private networks (VPNs) Synchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Google services Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts Page Basic settings Accessing settings Setting your device from the Notification panel Sound, ringtone and volume SIM card protection Screen settings Screen lock Language settings Personalising the Xperia keyboard Date and time Mobile BRAVIA Engine 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 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 Favourites and groups Sending contact information Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Backing up contacts Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages Internet and messaging 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 www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/ Connecting your device to a computer Listening to music WALKMAN home screen 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 Background defocus mode AR effect Timeshift burst Social live Portrait retouch Quick launch Still camera settings Still camera settings overview Resolution Self-timer Smile Shutter Focus mode HDR ISO Metering Image stabiliser Preview Video camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolution Self-timer Smile Shutter(video) Focus mode HDR video Metering Page 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 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 Connecting your device to a computer www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/ Managing video content Video Unlimited service Connectivity 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 NFC NFC detection area 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 Connecting your device to a computer Transferring and handling content using a USB cable Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi Network configuration PC Companion Media Go Media Go Sony Bridge for Mac Using a headset Smart Connect Managing devices Travel and maps Using location services Improving GPS accuracy Google Maps and navigation Page Using data traffic when travelling Airplane mode 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 Updating your device 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 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 Important information Important information leaflet Limitations to services and features Legal information SonyD5303/D5306