Phone settings menu | Sony ST26i/ST26a specs

To close the Notification panel

•Drag the tab at the bottom of the Notification panel upwards. To open a running application from the Notification panel

•Tap the icon for the running application to open it. To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel

•Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right. To clear the Notification panel

•From the Notification panel, tap Clear.

Setting your phone from the Notification panel

You can open the settings menu from the Notification panel to adjust basic phone settings. For example, you can turn on Wi-Fi®.

To open the phone settings menu from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap .

To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap .

To control the Bluetooth™ function from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap .

To control the Wi-Fi® function from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap .

To enable or disable data traffic from the Notification panel

1Drag the status bar downwards.

2Tap .

Phone settings menu

View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu.

To access the phone settings

1From the Home screen, tap .

2Tap Settings.

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Sony ST26i/ST26a manual Phone settings menu, Setting your phone from the Notification panel

ST26i/ST26a specifications

The Sony ST26i, also known as the Sony Xperia J, is a smartphone that was released in the latter part of 2012. It was part of Sony’s Xperia series and aimed at more budget-conscious consumers while still providing core features found in higher-end models at that time.

One of the standout features of the Xperia J is its design. The device includes a sleek and stylish exterior with a 4-inch TFT touchscreen display, boasting a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. This display provides vibrant colors and decent viewing angles, making it suitable for casual browsing, social media, and video consumption.

The Xperia J is powered by a 1GHz single-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor, which was complemented by 512MB of RAM. While the hardware may seem modest by today’s standards, it was optimized to run the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Additionally, the device was upgradable to Android Jelly Bean, offering users access to improved performance and features.

In terms of storage, the Xperia J comes with 4GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD cards up to 32GB. This allows users to store a variety of apps, photos, and videos without hassle. The device also features a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, capable of recording video in 720p HD. Although it lacks a dedicated front-facing camera, the Xperia J still competes well in its category for casual photography.

Connectivity options for the Xperia J are comprehensive, including 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS functionality. The phone also packs a decent 1750 mAh battery, providing a day’s worth of usage under moderate to heavy use.

Other notable technologies incorporated in the Xperia J include Walkman features for music playback, which were popular in Sony devices, and the inclusion of Timescape UI, enhancing the user experience by aggregating social media updates.

Overall, the Sony ST26i/ST26a Xperia J offers a balance of design, performance, and essential smartphone features, making it a worthy option for those seeking an affordable device that doesn't compromise on quality. Its combination of user-friendly technology and classic Sony design helps it stand out, appealing to a wide audience looking for an entry-level smartphone experience.

Contents

Xperia J Contents Contacts Calendar Alarm clock About Movies Using Movies Important information 111 Xperia J User guide Phone overview What is Android?Getting started To remove the battery Assembly To remove the SIM card To insert the memory card and the SIM card To turn on the phone To attach the battery coverTurning the phone on and off To remove the memory card Screen lock Setup guideAccounts and services SyncML account Google accountMicrosoft Exchange ActiveSync account Facebook account Getting to know your phone Using the keysBattery Charging the battery To access the battery usage menu Battery LED statusImproving battery performance To check the battery level Reducing battery consumption with Power Saver Using the touchscreen Scrolling Marking optionsZooming To flick Home screenSensors To scroll Timescape Feed widget Widgets Changing the background of your Home screen Timescape Friends widgetTimescape Share widget Rearranging your Home screen Application screen Accessing and using applicationsTaking a screenshot Rearranging your Application screen Opening and closing applicationsRecently used applications window Application menu Drag the status bar downwards Status and notificationsChecking notifications and ongoing activities To open the Notification panel Setting your phone from the Notification panel Phone settings menu On-screen keyboard Using the on-screen keyboardTyping text Application bar Using the Gesture input function to write words Phonepad Using the PhonepadTo enter text using the Gesture input function To change the Gesture input settings Keyboard and Phonepad settings Time and date Text input settingsAdjusting the volume Customising your phone Screen settings Ringtone settings Phone language Airplane modeMemory Formatting the memory card Using a headset with your phoneInternet and messaging settings Memory card Controlling data usage Mobile network settings To activate data roaming Turning off data trafficData roaming To turn off all data traffic Before you download applications Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Downloading from Google Play Permissions Installing applications not from Google PlayClearing your application data Call handling CallingEmergency calls Recent calls Voicemail Conference calls Multiple calls Forwarding calls Call settingsBarring calls Rejecting a call with a message To show or hide your phone number To enable or disable fixed diallingTo access the list of accepted call recipients Fixed Dialling Numbers Transferring contacts to your new device Transferring contacts using a PCContacts About Contacts Transferring contacts from a SIM card Using the PC Companion program to transfer contactsTransferring contacts using an Apple Mac computer Transferring contacts using synchronisation accounts Receiving contacts from other devices Managing your contacts Favourites Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Quick contact menu Communicating with your contactsSharing your contacts Groups To export contacts to a SIM card Backing up contactsTo send several contacts at once To export all contacts to a memory card Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging Google Talk Text and multimedia message options To reply to an instant message with Talk To start Google TalkFrom your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk Getting started with Email Using email accountsTo set up an email account in your phone To set an email account as your default account Gmail and other Google services Using email To save a senders email address to your contacts To receive email messagesTo read your email messages To view an email message attachment To star an email To forward an email messageTo delete an email message To mark a read email as unread To change the inbox check frequency Music player overview Music playerAbout Music Copying media files to your memory card Using the music player Overview of My music Discovering related audio contentUsing My music to organise your tracks Playing music in random order Categorising your music using SensMe channels Music player widget Playlists TrackID technology Identifying music using TrackID technologyUsing TrackID technology results Protecting your hearing Before you download content PlayNow serviceAbout the PlayNow service FM radio overview FM radioAbout the FM radio Moving between radio channels Switching between the speaker and the handsfree Using your favourite radio channelsSound settings Identifying radio tracks using TrackID Camera controls overview Tips on using the cameraCamera About the camera Adding the geographical position to your photos Taking photos with the still camera White balance Still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Scenes Exposure value Capturing method Self-timerRecording videos Geotagging Video camera settings overview Scenes Video camera settings Select the method you use to record a video MicrophoneShutter sound Album tab overview AlbumViewing photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos saved in the phone To view photos and videos in list view To view photos and videos in grid view Working with photos in Album Working with videos in Album Overview of Maps tab To enable location detectionTo add a geotag when viewing the map in Album Viewing your photos on a map Overview of Online tab Viewing your online albums To recommend a photo or video on Facebook About Movies Using MoviesMovies Navigating web pages Web browserAbout the web browser Browsing the web Managing bookmarks To add a bookmarked web page to your Home screen To bookmark a webTo open a bookmark To edit a bookmark Multiple windows Managing text and images Auto-fitting web pages Browser settingsDownloading from the web To create text for auto-filling Plug-in settingsTo enable plug-ins on demand Auto-filling text Connectivity Connecting to wireless networksWi-Fi Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection Advanced Wi-Fi settingsWi-Fi network status Wi-Fi sleep policy To rename or secure your portable hotspot Bluetooth wireless technologyTo share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable Naming your phone Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo pair your phone with another Bluetooth device To connect your phone to another Bluetooth device Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Connecting your phone to a computer 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 About scanning with the NeoReader application Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader applicationPC Companion Media Go To scan a barcode NeoReader application menu overviewTo start the NeoReader application From the Home screen, tap Find and tap NeoReader Synchronising with Google Synchronising data on your phoneAbout synchronising data on your phone To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate account To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contactsSynchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts Synchronising with Facebook To remove a Facebook integration account from your phone Synchronising using SyncMLTo set up a Facebook integration account on your phone To set up a SyncML account in your phone To remove a SyncML account from your phone To set a synchronisation interval 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 Calendar Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock About the alarm clock To activate an existing alarm To set a new alarmTo edit an existing alarm To deactivate an alarm To snooze an alarm when it sounds To set the title for an alarmTo activate the vibrate function for an alarm To set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode Updating your phone Support and maintenanceUpdating your phone wirelessly Updating your phone using a USB cable connection Imei number Locking and protecting your phone SIM card protection Setting a screen lock Finding your device 106 To access the Help applicationHelp application Recycling your phone 107 Phone settings overviewReference 108 Status and notification icons overviewStatus icons 109 Application overviewNotification icons 110 Legal information Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Important information leaflet