Downloading from the web

You can download applications and content when you browse the web using the web browser in your phone. Usually you have to touch a download link for the desired file and the download then starts automatically.

To view your downloaded files

1Make sure that you have inserted a memory card in your phone before viewing any previously downloaded files (to the card).

2 From your Home screen, tap .

3Find and tap Downloads.

To cancel an ongoing download

1When your phone starts downloading a file, drag down the status bar and tap the file you are downloading.

2Mark the checkbox beside the downloading file that you want to cancel.

3Tap .

Browser settings

You can change the browser settings and customize your browser view. For example, you can change the size of the text displayed to suit your needs, or you can clear cache, cookies, browser history, and other data linked to the websites you visit.

To change your browser settings

1When the browser is open, press .

2Tap Settings.

To change the text size on web pages

1When the browser is open, press .

2Tap Settings > Accessibility.

3Adjust the text size settings as desired.

To clear the cache memory from your phone

1When the browser is open, press .

2Tap Settings > Privacy & security.

3Tap Clear cache, then tap OK to confirm.

To clear your browser cookies

1When the browser is open, press .

2Tap Settings > Privacy & security.

3Tap Clear all cookie data, then tap OK to confirm.

To clear your browser history

1When the browser is open, press .

2Tap Settings > Privacy & security.

3Tap Clear history, then tap OK to confirm.

Auto-fitting web pages

Your browser has an auto-fit option which makes it easier to read large web pages with lots of text and images, such as news pages. When this option is enabled, your browser automatically refits images and columns of text on the screen when you double-tap the screen directly after zooming with your fingers. If auto-fit is disabled, you may need to scroll sideways to read a full sentence.

To auto-fit web pages

1When the browser is open, press .

2Tap Settings > Advanced > Auto-fit pages.

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Sony 12640775, ST21a2, ST21i2, 1264-0772 manual Downloading from the web, Browser settings, Auto-fitting web pages

ST21i2, 1264-0772, ST21a2, 12640775 specifications

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