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User guide
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Xperia J
ST26i/ST26a
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Contents Important information..................................................................6 Android™ – what and why?.........................................................7 Applications.......................................................................................7 Getting started..............................................................................8 Assembly...........................................................................................8 Turning the phone on a
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Sharing your contacts......................................................................46 Backing up contacts........................................................................47 Messaging...................................................................................48 Using text and multimedia messaging.............................................48 Text and multimedia message options............................................49 Email...............................................
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Copying media files to your memory card ......................................76 Using the music player ...................................................................76 Identifying music using TrackID technology...........................81 Using TrackID™ technology results................................................81 Using the FM radio.....................................................................83 FM radio overview...............................................................
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Setting a screen lock.....................................................................113 Updating your phone...............................................................116 Updating your phone wirelessly.....................................................116 Updating your phone using a USB cable connection....................116 Phone settings overview.........................................................118 Status and notification icons overview..................................120 S
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Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112. Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usa
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Android™ – what and why? Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones 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™ phone with other applications a
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Getting started Assembly To remove the battery cover • Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening on the side of the phone, between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly. Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone. To remove the battery 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Place the tip of your finger into the opening on the bottom side of the battery and lift up the battery. To insert the memory card and the SIM card Do not insert an inco
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1 Turn off your phone. 2 Remove the battery cover, then insert the memory card and the SIM card into the relevant slots. A memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. To remove the SIM card 1 Turn off your phone. 2 Remove the battery cover. 3 Place the tip of your finger on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot. 9 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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To remove the memory card 1 Turn off your phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. 2 Remove the battery cover, then draw the memory card outwards to remove it. To attach the battery cover 1 Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens hole in the cover fits over the camera lens. 2 Press down firmly on all edges of the battery cover to make sure it gets attached tightly. Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone 10 This is an Inter
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1 Press and hold down the power key on the right side of the phone until the phone vibrates. 2 If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. 3 To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen. 4 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK. 5 Wait a while for the phone to start. Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM
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Google™ account Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android phone. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™ application in your phone, to chat with friends using Google Talk™, to synchronise your phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games, music, movies and books from Google Play™. ® ® Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account ® ® Synchronise your phone with your corporate Microsoft Exchange
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Getting to know your phone Phone overview 23 4 5 1 6 7 13 8 12 11 10 9 14 1516 17 20 18 19 13 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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1. Proximity sensor 1 11. Notification light for social networking services 2. Proximity sensor 2 12. Back key 3. Notification LED light 13. Touchscreen 4. Front camera lens 14. Camera lens 5. Ear speaker 15. Camera LED light 6. Power key 16. Headset connector 7. Volume/Zoom key 17. Connector for charger/USB cable 8. Microphone 18. Speaker 9. Menu key 19. Strap hole 10. Home key 20. Battery cover opening Using the keys Back • Go back to the previous screen • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog
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To charge the phone 1 Plug the phone charger into a power outlet. 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, with the USB symbol facing up. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the LED lights up after you connect the phone charger cable to a power source. 4 When the battery status LED is gr
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• Use the Power Saver feature to reduce battery consumption. You can select the power saving mode that best suits the way you use your phone. You can also customise the settings of each power saving mode. • Set your synchronisation applications (used to synchronise your email, calendar and contacts) to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise automatically, but increase the synchronisation intervals. • Check the battery usage menu in the phone to see which applications use the most power.
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To display power saver notifications 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Power Saver. 3 Tap . 4 Mark the Status bar checkbox. Using the touchscreen A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen of your phone when you buy it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly. When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically. This lock pr
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• Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out) or spread them apart (to zoom in). Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the web. Scrolling Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can also scroll to the sides. Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen. To scroll • Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen. To scroll more quickly, flick your fin
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To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your phone has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The proximity sensor turns the touch screen off when your face touches the screen. This prevents you from unintenti
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To browse the Home screen • Flick right or left. To share an item from your Home screen 1 Press to open your Home screen. 2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to . 3 Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications and widgets you like with your friends so they can download and use them. Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For example, the Music player widget allows
