Getting started, Android what and why?, Overview | Sony XPERIA S

Getting started

Android™ – what and why?

Your Xperia™ from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android devices can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™ you can download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate applications on your Android™ device with other applications and with online services that you use. For example, you can back up your contacts, access your different email accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your appointments, and engage in social networking.

Android™ devices are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available and your device supports this new software, you can update your device to get new features and the latest improvements.

Your Android™ device is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you first start your device. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in Android™.

New software releases may not be compatible with all devices.

Overview

1Power key

2Headset connector

3Ear speaker

4Front camera lens

5HDMI™ connector

6Volume key/Zoom key

7Camera key

8Menu key

9Home key

10Back key

11Touchscreen

12Connector for charger/USB cable

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Sony XPERIA S manual Getting started, Android what and why?, Overview

Contents

Xperia S Contents Walkman application About the web browser About Movies Using MoviesCalendar 110 Alarm clock Updating your device 113 Backup and restore application 114 119 Xperia S User guide Android what and why? Getting startedOverview To remove the back cover Assembly To turn on the device Turning the device on and offTo insert the micro SIM card To remove the micro SIM card Screen lock Setup guide Facebook account Accounts and servicesGoogle account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Your device has an embedded battery Using the keysBattery Charging the battery To charge your device Battery LED statusImproving battery performance To check the battery level Reducing battery consumption with Extended Standby Mode Using the touchscreen To mark or unmark options Marking optionsZooming Scrolling To flick Using the lockscreenSensors To scroll Home screen Rearranging your Home screen WidgetsCustomisation options Changing the background of your Home screen Accessing and using applicationsApplication screen Opening and closing applications Using small appsRecently used applications window Rearranging your Application screen Application menu To open the Notification panel To uninstall an application from the Application screenStatus and notifications Checking notifications and ongoing activities To control the Wi-Fi function from the Notification panel Settings menuSetting your device from the Notification panel To adjust sound settings from the Notification panel Typing text Using the on-screen keyboardOn-screen keyboard Application bar Phonepad Using the Gesture input function to write wordsTo enter text using the Gesture input function To change the Gesture input settings Keyboard and Phonepad settings Using the Phonepad Customising your device Text input settingsEntering text using voice input Adjusting the volume Ringtone settings Adjusting the sound settingsTime and date Language settings Screen settingsAirplane mode Memory Using Clear Phase technologyUsing xLOUD technology Enhancing the sound output Internet and messaging settings Using a headsetAccess Point Names APNs Usage info Controlling data usage Mobile network settings To activate data roaming Turning off data trafficData roaming To turn off all data traffic Clearing your application data Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Downloading from Google Play To clear all cache for an application Installing applications not from Google PlayTo delete an installed application Permissions Emergency calls CallingCall handling Recent calls Multiple calls VoicemailConference calls Forwarding calls Call settingsBarring calls Rejecting a call with a message Fixed Dialling Numbers Showing or hiding your phone number About Contacts ContactsTransferring contacts to your new device Transferring contacts from a SIM card Contacts screen overviewReceiving contacts from other devices Managing your contacts Groups Communicating with your contactsAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application Favourites Backing up contacts Sharing your contactsQuick contact menu Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging Text and multimedia message options To reply to an instant message with Google Talk Google TalkTo start Google Talk From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Talk Gmail and other Google services Using email accountsGetting started with Email Using email To reply to an email message To change email preview pane settingsTo view an email message attachment To save a senders email address to your contacts To change the inbox check frequency To view all folders for one email account Walkman application overview Walkman applicationAbout the Walkman application Transferring media files to your device Using the Walkman application Visualiser Using My music to organise your tracksGetting more information about a track or artist To rearrange shortcuts To update your music with the latest informationOverview of My music To add a shortcut to a track Playing music in random order Categorising your music using SensMe channelsUsing the Friends music function to share music Managing playlists Protecting your hearing Walkman application widget TrackID technology Music servicesIdentifying music using TrackID technology Using TrackID technology results Downloading from the PlayNow service About the PlayNow serviceUsing Music Unlimited Before you download content To download a PlayNow item to your device About the FM radio FM radioFM radio overview Switching between mono and stereo sound mode Using your favourite radio channelsSound settings Switching the radio sound between devices To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID Identifying radio tracks using TrackID Camera controls overview Using the still cameraCamera About the camera Face detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces Still camera settings overview Using still camera settingsAdding the geographical position to your photos Smile Shutter ResolutionSelf-timer Flash White balance Exposure valueMetering Using the video camera Video camera settings overview Scenes Using the video camera settings Photo light Video resolutionFocus mode Adjust the video resolution for different formats Microphone Tag videoss with details of where you took them Touch capture Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab AlbumAbout Album Mobile Bravia Engine To change the size of the thumbnails in Album Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tabOverview of Pictures tab To view photos and videos in grid view Working with photos in Album To view content in list view in the Camera albums tileTo view content in list view in the Internal memory tile Overview of My albums tab To rotate a photo To zoom a photoTo watch a slideshow of your photos To watch a slideshow of your photos with music Working with videos in Album Viewing your photos on a map To view geotagged photos on a globe in Album To enable location detectionOverview of Maps tile To view geotagged photos on a map in Album Viewing online albums Overview of online services To Like a photo or video on Facebook To view and add comments to online album content Overview of Movies Using MoviesMovies About Movies To play a video on an external device To change the sound settings while a video is playingTo get movie information manually To clear information about a video About Video Unlimited Video UnlimitedRenting or buying a video Video menu overview Watching a video from Video Unlimited About the web browser Web browserTo open the web browser Before using Wi-Fi Connecting to wireless networksConnectivity Wi-Fi sleep policy Advanced Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi network statusSharing your mobile data connection To rename or secure your portable hotspot To share your data connection using a USB cableTo use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Virtual private networks VPNs Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices To stop sharing files with other Dlna Certified devices To set up file sharing with other Dlna Certified devicesTo set access permissions for a pending device To change the access level of a registered device To turn on the NFC function Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer deviceTo view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device To play a music track from your device on a DMR device To share a music file with another device using NFC To share a contact with another device using NFCNFC detection area Paying for items with your device Scanning NFC tagsGoogle Wallet Naming your device Bluetooth wireless technologyConnecting to an NFC compatible device Operator wallet To connect your device to another Bluetooth device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceSending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology To pair your device with another Bluetooth device Transferring and handling content using a USB cable Connecting your device to a computer PC Companion Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiTo connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode To remove a pairing with another device Media Go Connecting your phone to a TV set NeoReader application menu overview Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader applicationSmart Connect About scanning with the NeoReader application To edit a Smart Connect event To start the Smart Connect applicationFrom your Home screen, tap Find and tap Smart Connect To create a Smart Connect event Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts Synchronising data on your deviceAbout synchronising data on your device Synchronising with Google Synchronising with Facebook 107 To remove an Xperia with Facebook account Getting the best performance About location servicesUsing GPS Maps and locations Google Maps Using Google Maps to get directionsUsing the Navigation application Using the Wisepilot application Alarm clock Calendar and alarm clockCalendar To delete an alarm To edit an existing alarmTo deactivate an alarm To activate an existing alarm 112 To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent modeTo snooze an alarm when it sounds To turn off an alarm when it sounds Updating your device Support and maintenanceUpdating your device wirelessly Updating your device using a USB cable connection Types of content you can back up Backup and restore applicationPreparing to use the Backup and restore application Managing backup records Resetting your deviceAbout resetting your device Locking and protecting your device Setting a screen lockImei number To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern To set up the Face Unlock featureTo unlock the screen using the Face Unlock feature To disable the Face Unlock protection Support application Finding your deviceRecycling your device Reference Settings overview119 Status icons Status and notification icons overview120 Notification icons Application overview121 122 PlayStation pocket and PlayStation Store Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Important information leaflet 124 125 Index Music 126 MMS 127 Video camera 128