Contents

Xperia™ J User guide	6
Getting started	7
What is Android™?	7
Phone overview	7
Assembly	8
Turning the phone on and off	11
Screen lock	11
Setup guide	12
Accounts and services	12

Getting to know your phone	13
Using the keys	13
Battery	13
Using the touchscreen	15
Home screen	18
Accessing and using applications	20
Status and notifications	22
Phone settings menu	23
Typing text	24
Customizing your phone	28
Memory	30
Using a headset with your phone	31
Internet and messaging settings	31
Controlling data usage	32
Mobile network settings	33

Google Play™	35
Getting started with Google Play™	35
Downloading from Google Play™	35
Clearing your application data	36
Permissions	36
Installing applications not from Google Play™	36

Calling	37
Emergency calls	37
Call handling	37
Voicemail	38
Multiple calls	39
Conference calls	39
Call settings	40

Contacts	42
About Contacts	42
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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 Phone overview What is Android?Getting started 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 Application screen Accessing and using applicationsChanging the background of your Home 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 On-screen keyboard Using the on-screen keyboardTyping text 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 Time and date Adjusting the volumeCustomizing your phone 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 activate data roaming Data roamingTo turn off all data traffic Downloading from Google Play Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Before you download applications Permissions Installing applications not from Google PlayClearing your application data Call handling CallingEmergency calls 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 Receiving contacts from other devices Managing your contactsTransferring contacts from a memory card 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 Overview of My music Discovering related audio contentUsing My music to organize your tracks Categorizing your music using SensMe channels Playing music in random order Protecting your hearing PlaylistsMusic player widget TrackID technology Identifying music using TrackID technologyUsing TrackID technology results Before you download content PlayNow serviceAbout the PlayNow service 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 Capturing method Self-timerGeotagging Recording videos Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Scenes Shutter sound Self timerMicrophone 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 About Movies Using MoviesMovies Browsing the web Web browserAbout the web browser Search and address bar Navigating web pages Managing bookmarks Managing text and images Multiple windows Auto-fitting web pages Browser settingsDownloading from the web Auto-filling text Plugin settingsTo enable plug-ins on demand To create text for auto-filling Connectivity Connecting to wireless networksWi-Fi Wi-Fi sleep policy Advanced Wi-Fi settingsWi-Fi network status Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection To rename or secure your portable hotspot Bluetooth wireless technologyTo share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable 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 Synchronizing with Google Synchronizing data on your phoneAbout synchronizing data on your phone 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 Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude Using Google Maps to get directionsUsing the Navigation application 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 107 Phone settings overviewReference 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

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