Sony LT29i manual

User guide

Xperia™ TX

LT29i

Contents

Main Contents Getting to know your device.....................................................12 Downloading applications.........................................................35 Calling..........................................................................................36 Contacts......................................................................................42 Messaging and chat...................................................................47 Email............................................................................................51 Music...........................................................................................55 FM radio......................................................................................61 Album..........................................................................................71 Movies.........................................................................................77 Web browser...............................................................................79 Connectivity................................................................................80 Synchronizing data on your device..........................................96 Page Page Getting started About this User guide Updating your device Androidwhat and why? Phone overview Assembly Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen Setup guide Accounts and services Google account Page 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 Customization 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 Customizing quick settings from the Notification panel Accessing settings On-screen keyboard Phonepad Entering text using voice input Editing text Application bar Personalizing the Xperia keyboard Customizing 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) Usage info 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 Favorites 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 Organizing 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 Organizing 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 Visualizer Recognizing music with TrackID Page FM radio Listening to the radio Favorite 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 Quick launch Geotagging Still camera settings Still camera settings overview Resolution Self timer Smile Shutter Focus mode HDR Metering Image stabilizer 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 Analyzing 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 Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader application About scanning with the NeoReader application NeoReader application menu overview Smart Connect Managing devices Synchronizing data on your device About synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Google services Synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Synchronizing 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 Synchronizing 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 Legal information SonyLT29i