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Getting started

Android™ – what and why?

Your Xperia™ from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android devices can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customize them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™, you can download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate applications on your Android™ device with other applications and with online services that you use. For example, you can back up your contacts, access your different email accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your appointments, and engage in social networking.

Android™ devices are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available and your device supports this new software, you can update your device to get new features and the latest improvements.

Your Android™ device is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you first start your device. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in Android™.

New software releases may not be compatible with all devices.

Overview

1Notification LED

2Connector for charger/USB cable

3Proximity sensor

4Light sensor

5Headset connector

6Ear speaker

7HDMI™ connector

8Front camera lens

9Power key

10Volume/Zoom key

11Camera key

12Menu key

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Sony 1266-1567, LT26w manual Getting started, Android what and why?, Overview

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Xperia acro S Contents About Album TrackID technology Music Unlimited About the PlayNow service Calendar 108 Alarm clock About Movies Using MoviesAbout the web browser 117 Xperia acro S User guide Android what and why? Getting startedOverview To insert the SIM card Assembly Screen lock Turning the device on and off Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Setup guideAccounts and services Google account Your device has an embedded battery Using the keysBattery Charging the battery To charge your device Battery LED statusImproving battery performance To check the battery level Reducing battery consumption with Extended Standby Mode Using the touchscreen To mark or unmark options Marking optionsZooming Scrolling To flick Using the lockscreenSensors To scroll Home screen Rearranging your Home screen WidgetsCustomization options Changing the background of your Home screen Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen Opening and closing applications Using small appsRecently used applications window Rearranging your Application screen Application menu To open the Notification panel To uninstall an application from the Application screenStatus and notifications Checking notifications and ongoing activities Setting your device from the Notification panel Settings menu Typing text Using the on-screen keyboardOn-screen keyboard Application bar To change the Gesture input settings Using the Gesture input function to write wordsUsing the Phonepad To enter text using the Gesture input function Text input settings Keyboard and Phonepad settings Customizing your device Entering text using voice inputAdjusting the volume Adjusting the sound settings Time and date Ringtone settings Language settings Screen settingsAirplane mode Memory Enhancing the sound output Internet and messaging settings Using a headsetAccess Point Names APNs Usage info Controlling data usage Turning off data traffic Mobile network settings To turn off all data traffic Data roamingTo activate data roaming Clearing your application data Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Downloading from Google Play To clear all cache for an application Installing applications not from Google PlayTo delete an installed application Permissions Emergency calls CallingCall handling Recent calls Multiple calls VoicemailConference calls Forwarding calls Call settingsBarring calls Rejecting a call with a message Fixed Dialing Numbers Showing or hiding your phone number About Contacts ContactsTransferring contacts to your new device Transferring contacts from a memory card Transferring contacts from a SIM cardReceiving contacts from other devices To add a contact Contacts screen overviewManaging your contacts To view your contacts Favorites Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Groups Communicating with your contactsSharing your contacts Backing up contacts To export contacts to a SIM card Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging Text and multimedia message options To reply to an instant message with Google Talk Google TalkTo start Google Talk From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk Gmail and other Google services Using email accountsGetting started with Email Using e-mail To reply to an e-mail message To change email preview pane settingsTo view an email message attachment To save a senders email address to your contacts To change the inbox check frequency To view all folders for one email account Walkman application overview Walkman applicationAbout the Walkman application Transferring media files to your device Using the Walkman application Visualizer Using My music to organize your tracksGetting more information about a track or artist To rearrange shortcuts To update your music with the latest informationOverview of My music To add a shortcut to a track Playing music in random order Categorizing your music using SensMe channelsUsing the Friends music function to share music Managing playlists Protecting your hearing Walkman application widget TrackID technology Music servicesIdentifying music using TrackID technology Using TrackID technology results Downloading from the PlayNow service About the PlayNow serviceUsing Music Unlimited Before you download content About the FM radio FM radioFM radio overview Switching between mono and stereo sound mode Using your favorite radio channelsSound settings Switching the radio sound between devices To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID Identifying radio tracks using TrackID Camera controls overview Using the still cameraCamera About the camera Adding the geographical position to your photos Using still camera settings Flash Still camera settings overviewResolution Self-timer Metering Tag photos with details of where you took themExposure value White balance Touch capture Using the video cameraPreview Auto upload Video camera settings overview Scenes Using the video camera settingsVideo resolution Photo light Focus mode Microphone Tag videos with details of where you took them Shutter sound Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab AlbumAbout Album Mobile Bravia Engine To change the size of the thumbnails in Album Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tabOverview of Pictures tab To view photos and videos in grid view To view content in list view in the Internal memory tile To view content in list view in the Camera albums tileOverview of My albums tab Working with photos in Album Working with videos in Album To view geotagged photos on a map in Album To enable location detectionViewing your photos on a map Overview of Maps tile Viewing online albums Overview of online services To view and add comments to online album content To view photos from online services in AlbumTo Like a photo or video on Facebook Overview of Movies Using MoviesMovies About Movies To play a video on an external device To change the sound settings while a video is playingTo get movie information manually To clear information about a video About Video Unlimited Video UnlimitedRenting or buying a video Video menu overview Watching a video from Video Unlimited About the web browser Web browserTo open the web browser Before using Wi-Fi Connecting to wireless networksConnectivity Wi-Fi sleep policy Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusSharing your mobile data connection To rename or secure your portable hotspot To share your data connection using a USB cableTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Virtual private networks VPNs Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device 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 NFC detection area To share a contact with another device using NFCTo share a music file with another device using NFC To share a photo or video with another device using NFC Operator wallet Scanning NFC tagsPaying for items with your device Google Wallet Naming your device Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device Pairing with another Bluetooth device Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology To view files you have received using Bluetooth Connecting your device to a computerTransferring and handling content using a USB cable Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi To start PC Companion To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer modeTo remove a pairing with another device PC Companion About scanning with the NeoReader application Connecting your phone to a TV setScanning barcodes with the NeoReader application Media Go NeoReader application menu overview Smart ConnectAbout Smart Connect To edit a Smart Connect event To create a Smart Connect event102 Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts Synchronizing data on your deviceAbout synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Google Synchronizing with Facebook 105 To remove an Xperia with Facebook account Google Maps About location servicesUsing GPS Maps and locations Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude Using Google Maps to get directionsUsing the Navigation application Using the Wisepilot application Alarm clock Calendar and alarm clockCalendar To delete an alarm To edit an existing alarmTo deactivate an alarm To activate an existing alarm 110 To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent modeTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To turn off an alarm when it sounds Updating your device Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a USB cable connection Types of content you can back up Backup and restore applicationPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Managing backup records Resetting your deviceAbout resetting your device Locking and protecting your device Setting a screen lockImei number To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To set up the Face Unlock featureTo unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature To disable the Face Unlock protection Support application Finding your deviceRecycling your device 117 Settings overviewTo make related adjustments Reference Status icons Status and notification icons overview118 Notification icons Application overview119 120 Water resistance Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Important information leaflet 122 Legal informationIP Ingress Protection rating Sony LT26w 123 124 Index Music 125 MMS 126 Walkman application 127