To remove the SIM card

1Turn off your phone.

2Remove the battery cover.

3Place the tip of your finger on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot. To remove the memory card

•Turn off your phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.

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Sony ST26a, ST26i manual To remove the SIM card

ST26a, ST26i specifications

The Sony ST26i, also known as Xperia J, is a smartphone that exemplifies the blend of style and functionality. With its sleek design and compact form factor, the Xperia J offers an attractive choice for users seeking portability without compromising on performance.

One of the most notable features of the Xperia J is its 4.0-inch TFT display. The screen boasts a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent visibility, even in outdoor settings. The compact size makes it easy to handle, perfect for one-handed use, while still delivering a satisfactory viewing experience for photos, videos, and apps.

Powering the Xperia J is a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor, which ensures a smooth performance for everyday tasks. The device comes with 512MB of RAM, allowing for efficient multitasking, albeit with some limitations when running multiple heavy applications simultaneously. The phone supports 4GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD card, giving users the option to store more media and apps.

In terms of camera capabilities, the Xperia J features a 5-megapixel rear camera that is equipped with autofocus and LED flash, enabling users to capture decent images in various lighting conditions. The camera also supports video recording at 720p, which enhances the overall multimedia experience. For selfies and video calls, the front-facing VGA camera provides basic functionality.

The Xperia J runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, allowing users to access a wide range of applications through the Google Play Store. The user interface is customized by Sony, offering a unique look and feel with added features that enhance usability.

Connectivity options on the Xperia J include 3G support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS, ensuring users remain connected wherever they go. The device is powered by a removable 1750mAh battery, providing adequate battery life to get through the day with moderate use.

Overall, the Sony ST26i Xperia J is a solid entry-level smartphone that caters to users looking for a stylish device with essential features. Its combination of a compact design, decent display, and basic smartphone functionalities make it a suitable option for first-time smartphone users or those looking for a secondary device.

Contents

Xperia J Contents Messaging About Movies Using Movies Calendar Alarm clock 112 Xperia J User guide Getting started What is Android?Phone overview Assembly To remove the battery cover To remove the battery To insert the memory card and the SIM card To remove the SIM card Turning the phone on and off Screen lock Setup guide Accounts and services Charging the battery Using the keysBattery Getting to know your phone To check the battery level Battery LED statusImproving battery performance To charge your device Using the touchscreen Reducing battery consumption with Power Saver Marking options Zooming To scroll ScrollingSensors To flick Home screen Widgets Timescape Share widget Timescape Feed widgetTimescape Friends widget Rearranging your Home screen Changing the background of your Home screen Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen Application menu Opening and closing applicationsRecently used applications window Rearranging your Application screen Checking notifications and ongoing activities To uninstall an application from the Application screenStatus and notifications To open the Notification panel Phone settings menu Setting your phone from the Notification panel Typing text Using the on-screen keyboardOn-screen keyboard Using the Gesture input function to write words Application bar To change the Gesture input settings Using the PhonepadTo enter text using the Gesture input function Phonepad Keyboard and Phonepad settings Text input settings Customizing your phone Adjusting the volumeTime and date Ringtone settings Screen settings Phone language Flight modeMemory Memory card Formatting the memory card Using a headset with your phoneInternet and messaging settings To format the memory card Controlling data usage Mobile network settings Turning off data traffic To turn off all data traffic Data roamingTo activate data roaming Downloading from Google Play Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Before you download applications Clearing your application data Installing applications not from Google PlayPermissions Emergency calls CallingCall handling Voicemail Recent calls Multiple calls Conference calls Rejecting a call with a message Call settingsBarring calls Forwarding calls Fixed Dialing Numbers To enable or disable fixed dialingTo access the list of accepted call recipients To show or hide your phone number About Contacts Transferring contacts using a PCContacts Transferring contacts to your new device Transferring contacts using synchronization accounts Using the PC Companion program to transfer contactsTransferring contacts using an Apple Mac computer Transferring contacts from a SIM card Transferring contacts from a memory card Managing your contactsReceiving contacts from other devices Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Favorites Communicating with your contactsSharing your contacts Groups To send several contacts at once Backing up contactsTo send a contact To export all contacts to a memory card Using text and multimedia messaging Messaging Text and multimedia message options Google Talk To start Google Talk To reply to an instant message with Talk To set an email account as your default account Using email accountsTo set up an email account in your phone Getting started with Email Using e-mail Gmail and other Google services To view an email message attachment To receive email messagesTo read your email messages To save a senders email address to your contacts To mark a read email as unread To forward an email messageTo delete an email message To star an email To change the inbox check frequency Copying media files to your memory card Music playerAbout Music Music player overview Using the music player Using My music to organize your tracks Discovering related audio contentOverview of My music Categorizing your music using SensMe channels Playing music in random order Music player widget PlaylistsProtecting your hearing Using TrackID technology results Identifying music using TrackID technologyTrackID technology About the PlayNow service PlayNow serviceBefore you download content Moving between radio channels FM radioAbout the FM radio FM radio overview Identifying radio tracks using TrackID Using your favorite radio channelsSound settings Switching between the speaker and the handsfree About the camera Tips on using the cameraCamera Camera controls overview Taking photos with the still camera Adding the geographical position to your photos Exposure value Still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Scenes White balance Geotagging Self-timerCapturing method Video camera settings overview Scenes Video camera settingsRecording videos Microphone Self timerShutter sound Viewing photos and videos saved in the phone AlbumViewing photos and videos in Album Album tab overview To view photos and videos in grid view To view photos and videos in list view Working with photos in Album Working with videos in Album Viewing your photos on a map To enable location detectionTo add a geotag when viewing the map in Album Overview of Maps tab Viewing your online albums Overview of Online tab To recommend a photo or video on Facebook Movies Using MoviesAbout Movies Browsing the web Web browserAbout the web browser Search and address bar Navigating web pages Managing bookmarks Managing text and images Multiple windows Downloading from the web Browser settingsAuto-fitting web pages Auto-filling text Plugin settingsTo enable plug-ins on demand To create text for auto-filling Wi-Fi Connecting to wireless networksConnectivity Wi-Fi sleep policy Advanced Wi-Fi settingsWi-Fi network status Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection To share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable Bluetooth wireless technologyTo rename or secure your portable hotspot To connect your phone to another Bluetooth device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo pair your phone with another Bluetooth device Naming your phone Connecting your phone to a computer Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode Transferring and handling content using a USB cableTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi To remove a pairing with another device Media Go Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader applicationPC Companion About scanning with the NeoReader application NeoReader application menu overview To enter a barcode manually About synchronizing data on your phone Synchronizing data on your phoneSynchronizing with Google To set a synchronization interval for a corporate account Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar and contactsSynchronizing with Facebook To remove a corporate account from your phone Synchronizing using SyncML To remove a SyncML account from your phone Maps and locations About location servicesUsing GPS Google Maps Using the Navigation application Using Google Maps to get directionsViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude About the alarm clock Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock Calendar To deactivate an alarm To set a new alarmTo edit an existing alarm To activate an existing alarm To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode To set the title for an alarmTo activate the vibrate function for an alarm To snooze an alarm when it sounds Updating your phone using a USB cable connection Support and maintenanceUpdating your phone wirelessly Updating your phone Locking and protecting your phone Imei number SIM card protection Setting a screen lock Help application Recycling your phone Reference Phone settings overview107 Notification icons Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons 108 Application overview 109 110 Important information leaflet Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Legal information Index 112 113 Geotagging 114 PUK Volume 115