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Xperia™ V

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Xperia Contents Taking photos and recording videos Contacts Calendar 101 Alarm clock Location services and sources Using GPS Google Maps 100Browsing the web 110 Xperia V User guide About this User guide Getting startedAndroid what and why? To check the current software version of your device Phone overview To insert the micro SIM card AssemblyTo insert a memory card To attach the battery cover To insert the batteryTo remove the micro SIM card Locking and unlocking the screen Turning the device on and offTo turn on the device To turn off the device Accounts and services Setup guideGoogle account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Using the touchscreen Using the keysGetting to know your device Marking options To zoom ScrollingTo scroll Charging the battery BatterySensors To flick Improving battery performance Battery notification light statusTo check the battery level To access the battery usage menu Using Low battery mode Using Stamina modeEstimating the standby time of your device Home screen Lock screen Widgets Customisation options Rearranging your Home screenChanging the background of your Home screen Taking a screenshot Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen Opening and closing applications Recently used applications window Using small apps Application menu Status and notificationsRearranging your Application screen To open the Notification panel Checking notifications and ongoing activitiesTo dismiss a notification from the Notification panel Setting your device from the Notification panel Accessing settingsCustomising quick settings from the Notification panel On-screen keyboard Phonepad Entering text using voice input Personalising the Xperia keyboard Editing textApplication bar Adjusting the sound settings Adjusting the volumeCustomising your device Date and time Ringtone settings Language settings Screen settingsAirplane mode Memory Memory card Using a headsetFormatting the memory card Clearing the application memory Access Point Names APNs Internet and messaging settings Controlling data usage Mobile network settings Data roaming To select a network modeTo select another network manually To activate automatic network selection Downloading applications from Google Play Downloading applicationsDownloading applications from other sources To download an application from Google Play Making calls CallingMaking calls overview To make a call by dialling Showing or hiding your phone number Receiving callsRejecting a call with a message Ongoing calls Using the call logOngoing calls overview Restricting calls Forwarding callsMultiple calls Voicemail Conference calls To make an emergency call Emergency callsTo make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked Transferring contacts using an online account Transferring contacts using a computerContacts Transferring contacts Searching and viewing contacts To import contacts using Bluetooth technologyContacts screen overview To import contacts from a SIM card Adding and editing contacts Sending contact information Favourites and groupsAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application To link contacts Backing up contactsTo separate linked contacts To export all contacts to a memory card Reading and sending messages Messaging and chatTo create and send a message To read a received message Organising your messages Calling from a message Messaging settingsInstant messaging and video chat To reply to a chat message or join a video call To start an instant message or a video callTo learn more about Hangouts To set up an email account Setting up emailTo set an email account as your default account Sending and receiving email messages Email preview pane Organising your email messages Gmail Email account settingsTo remove an email account from your device To change the inbox check frequency Transferring music to your device MusicListening to music Walkman home screen To adjust the audio volumeTo play a song To find song-related information online Playlists Sharing music on Facebook Sharing music Visualiser Enhancing the soundRecognising music with TrackID To view TrackID charts To identify music using TrackID technologyTo view TrackID charts from another region To buy a track recognised by the TrackID application Listening to the radio FM radioTo listen to the FM radio To move between radio channels Favourite radio channels Sound settings Taking photos and recording videos Camera Capturing mode settings overview General camera settingsAdding the geographical position to your photos Quick launch Still camera settings Focus mode Self-timer Image stabiliser MeteringPreview Flash Video camera settings overview Video resolution Video camera settingsTo adjust the video camera settings Microphone Viewing photos and videos Album Sharing and managing photos and videos Analysing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor application To adjust the light settings for a photo To improve a photo using advanced settingsPhoto albums To apply special effects to a photo To view and add comments to online album content To view photos from online services in AlbumViewing your photos on a map To Like a photo or video on Facebook To view geotagged photos on a map To add a geotag to a photoTo view geotagged photos on a globe To change the geotag of a photo Watching videos in the Movies application MoviesOverview of Movies To play a video in Movies Managing video content Transferring video content to your device Browsing the web Web browserWeb browser overview To browse with Google Chrome Before using Wi-Fi Connecting to wireless networksConnectivity Wi-Fi sleep policy Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusWi-Fi Direct Sharing your mobile data connection To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot To share your data connection using a USB cableVirtual private networks VPNs To rename or secure your portable hotspot Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices To change the access level of a registered device To set access permissions for a pending devicePlaying files on a Digital Media Renderer device To stop sharing files with other Dlna Certified devices 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 To pair your device with another Bluetooth device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceNaming your device To give your device a name Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Transferring and handling content using a USB cable Connecting your device to a computerTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi To disconnect from connected device MR2 PC CompanionTo remove from the paired host MR2 Sony Bridge for Mac Media Go To transfer content using Sony Bridge for Mac Connecting your device to a TV set using a cableTo view help about using the TV remote control Screen mirroring Managing devices Smart Connect To adjust the settings for a connected accessory To pair and connect an accessory Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Google servicesAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Facebook Page Using GPS Location services and sourcesMaps and locations Getting the best performance Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude Google MapsTo use Google Maps To learn more about Google Maps Alarm clock Calendar and alarm clockAbout the alarm clock Calendar To edit an existing alarm To set a new alarmTo deactivate an alarm To activate an existing alarm To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode To activate the vibrate function for an alarmTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To turn off an alarm when it sounds Updating your device wirelessly Support and maintenanceUpdating 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 Managing backup records Resetting your device Locking and protecting your device Setting a screen lockImei number To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To disable the Face Unlock featureTo disable the screen unlock pattern To disable the screen unlock PIN Support application Finding your deviceRecycling your device Status and notification icons overview ReferenceStatus icons 110 Notification icons Application overview111 112 Important information Limitations to services and featuresImportant information leaflet Water resistance IP Ingress Protection rating Legal informationSonyLT25i 114 115