Sony Xperia E5 Manual

Connecting your phone to a computer
Connect your phone to a computer and start transferring pictures, music and other
file types. The easiest ways to connect are using a USB cable or Bluetooth wireless
technology.
When you connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable, you are prompted
to install the PC Companion application on your computer. PC Companion helps you
access additional computer applications to transfer and organise media files, update
your phone, synchronise phone content, and...

To pair your phone wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode
1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally
enabled by default.
2 Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable.
3 Computer : Once the phone name appears on the screen, click  Network
configuration  and follow the instructions to pair the computer.
4 When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.The above instructions only work if Windows ®
 7 is installed on your...

You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application:
• Microsoft® Windows® 7
• Microsoft® Windows Vista®
• Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher
To transfer content using the Media Go™ application
1 Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable.
2 Phone : In the status bar,  Internal storage connected  appears.
3 Computer : Open the PC Companion application on the PC first. In
PC Companion, click  Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some
cases,...

Using location services to find your
position
Use your phone to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wireless
networks. Enable the wireless networks option if you only need your approximate
location, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view of
the sky, enable the GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connection
is weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found.Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location...

operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in everymarket, country or region.
To use Google Maps™
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Maps.
If you want to use Google Maps™, you have to enable one of the location methods available
under  Settings  > Location services .
To learn more about Google Maps™
• When you use Google Maps™, press 
, then tap  Help.
Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude™ Join Google Latitude™ to view your friends’...

Backing up and restoring
Use the Backup and restore application to make backups of phone content to your
memory card or online storage account. Such backups can be used to restore your
content and some phone settings in cases where your data gets lost or deleted.
Types of content you can back upUse the Backup and restore application to back up the following types of data:
• Bookmarks
• Call log
• Contacts
• Applications from Google Play™
• Multimedia messages
• System settings (such as alarms, ringer...

Locking and protecting your phone
IMEI number
Every phone has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You
should keep a copy of this number. If your phone is stolen, your network provider can
use your IMEI number to stop the phone from accessing the network in your country.
To view your IMEI number
1 Turn off your phone, then remove the battery cover and battery.
2 Look for the 15- to 17-digit number on the label. The first 15 digits represent
the IMEI number.
To view your IMEI...

To unblock a locked SIM card
1 When  Type PUK and new PIN code  appears, enter the PUK code.
2 Enter a new PIN code and tap  OK.If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, the SIM card becomes blocked. If this
happens, contact your service provider to get a new SIM card.
Setting a screen lock
To set a screen lock
1 From your Home screen, tap 
 > Settings  > Security  > Screen lock .
2 Select an option.
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you...

To create a screen lock password
1 From your Home screen, tap 
 > Settings  > Security  > Screen lock  >
Password .
2 Enter a password.
3 If necessary, tap 
 to minimise the keyboard.
4 Tap  Continue .
5 Re-enter and confirm your password.
6 If necessary, tap 
 to minimise the keyboard.
7 Tap  OK.
To disable the screen unlock password
1 From your Home screen, tap 
 > Settings  > Security  > Screen lock .
2 Enter your password and tap  Next.
3 Tap  Slide .
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Updating your phoneUpdate your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance
and the latest enhancements.
You can use the Update center application on your phone to run a wireless update or
you can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using a
USB cable connection. If you update wirelessly, then you can use either a mobile
network or a Wi-Fi ®
 network connection. Just make sure you back up and save all
data stored on your phone before you update.When you...