Sony LT25i manual

User guide

Xperia™ V

LT25i

Contents

Main Contents Getting to know your device.....................................................13 Downloading applications.........................................................36 Calling..........................................................................................37 Contacts......................................................................................43 Messaging and chat...................................................................48 Email............................................................................................52 Music...........................................................................................56 FM radio......................................................................................62 Page Page Page Getting started About this User guide Updating your device Android what and why? Phone overview Assembly Page Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen Setup guide Accounts and services Google account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Facebook account Getting to know your device Using the keys Using the touchscreen Marking options Zooming Scrolling Sensors Battery Charging the battery Battery notification light status Improving battery performance Using STAMINA mode Estimating the standby time of your device Using Low battery mode Lock screen Home screen Widgets Rearranging your Home screen Customisation options Changing the background of your Home screen Taking a screenshot Accessing and using applications Application screen Opening and closing applications Recently used applications window Using small apps Application menu Rearranging your Application screen Status and notifications Checking notifications and ongoing activities Setting your device from the Notification panel Customising quick settings from the Notification panel Accessing settings On-screen keyboard Phonepad Entering text using voice input Editing text Application bar Personalising the Xperia keyboard Customising your device Adjusting the volume Adjusting the sound settings Date and time Ringtone settings Screen settings Language settings Airplane mode Memory Memory card Formatting the memory card Clearing the application memory Using a headset Internet and messaging settings Access Point Names (APNs) Controlling data usage Mobile network settings Data roaming Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play Downloading applications from other sources Calling Making calls Instant messaging and video chat Making calls overview Showing or hiding your phone number Receiving calls Rejecting a call with a message Ongoing calls Ongoing calls overview 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 Contacts screen overview 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 Email preview pane Organising your email messages Email account settings Gmail 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 FM radio Listening to the radio Favourite radio channels Sound settings Camera Taking photos and recording videos Adding the geographical position to your photos General camera settings Capturing mode settings overview Quick launch Still camera settings Self-timer Focus mode HDR ISO Metering Image stabiliser Preview Flash Video camera settings Video camera settings overview Video resolution Self-timer Focus mode Metering Microphone Flash 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 Movies Watching videos in the Movies application Overview of Movies Transferring video content to your device Connecting your device to a computer www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/bridge-for-mac/ Managing video content Web browser Browsing the web Web browser overview Connectivity Connecting to wireless networks Before using Wi-Fi Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network status Wi-Fi sleep policy Wi-Fi Direct Sharing your mobile data connection Virtual private networks (VPNs) 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 Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable Screen mirroring Smart Connect Managing devices Page Synchronising data on your device About synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Google services Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronising with Facebook Page Maps and locations Location services and sources Using GPS Getting the best performance Google Maps Viewing your friends locations with Google Latitude Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync About the calendar Alarm clock Page Page Support and maintenance Updating your device www.sonymobile.com/support Updating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a USB cable connection Backup and restore application Types of content you can back up Preparing to use the Backup and restore application Restoring backed up content using the Backup and restore application Managing backup records Resetting your device Locking and protecting your device IMEI number Setting a screen lock Page Finding your device myxperia.sonymobile.com www.sonymobile.com/recycle Support application Recycling your device Reference Status and notification icons overview Status icons Notification icons Application overview Page Important information Important information leaflet Limitations to services and features Water 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