Sony D5503 Icons in the status bar

To open or close the Notification panel

To select the apps allowed to send notifications

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > Personalization> Manage notifications.

3Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications.

To take action on a notification

•Tap the notification.

To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel

•Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.

To clear all notifications from the Notification panel

•Tap Clear.

Notification light

The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For

example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.

Icons in the status bar

Status icons

Signal strength

No signal

Roaming

LTE is available

GPRS is available

EDGE is available

3G is available

Mobile data network is available

Contents

Main Contents Getting started...............................................................................6 Learning the basics......................................................................12 Downloading applications............................................................26 Internet and networks..................................................................27 Typing text...................................................................................41 Calling..........................................................................................44 Contacts.......................................................................................51 Messaging and chat.....................................................................58 Email.............................................................................................62 Music............................................................................................67 FM radio.......................................................................................74 Camera.........................................................................................76 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 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 Page 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 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 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 Page 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 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 Managing files using 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 To use the zoom function 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 Info-eye AR effect Creative effect Timeshift burst 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 Video camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. Self-timer Smile Shutter(video) Focus mode HDR video Metering SteadyShot Microphone Preview Flash Scene selection 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 Managing files using a computer Managing video content Video Unlimited service Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable 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 Page 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 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 Page Using data traffic when travelling Using your device with a car infotainment system 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 Computer tools Updating your device www.sonymobile.com/global-en/ software 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 Improving battery time by queuing background data 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 Using your device in wet and dusty conditions www.sonymobile.com/global-en/ legal/testresults/ Important information IP (Ingress Protection) rating Recycling your device www.sonymobile.com/recycle Limitations to services and features Legal information Sony D5503 This is an Internet version of this publication. 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