Sony Xperia E5 Manual

To download the PC Companion application from your phone
1 Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable.
2 When prompted, follow the instructions in the phone to launch the installation
of PC Companion on the computer.PC Companion can also be downloaded from  www.sonymobile.com.
To download software updates using a USB cable connection
1 Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not
already installed.
2 Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable.
3...

Phone settings overviewGet to know the settings in your phone so that you can personalise them to your own
requirements.Wi-FiTurn Wi-Fi® on or off , scan available Wi-Fi® networks, or add
the Wi-Fi® network.BluetoothTurn Bluetooth™ on or off , search for available Bluetooth™ devices, and make your phone visible or invisible to other
Bluetooth™ devices.Data usageTurn the mobile data traffic on or off, and keep track of your data
usage details over a specific time.More…Turn Airplane mode on or off,...

AccessibilityEnable your installed accessibility services and adjust related
settings.Developer
optionsSet options for application development. For example, you can
show CPU usage on the phone display and show visual feedback
for touches. You can also set the phone to enter debug mode
when USB is connected.About phoneView information about your phone, such as the model number, firmware version, phone number and signal. You can also update
your software to the latest version.113This is an Internet version...

Status and notification icons overview
Status icons
The following status icons may appear on your screen:Signal strengthNo signalRoamingGPRS is availableEDGE is available3G is availableSending and downloading GPRS dataSending and downloading EDGE dataSending and downloading 3G dataBattery statusThe battery is chargingGPS is activatedAirplane mode is activatedThe Bluetooth™ function is activatedConnected to another Bluetooth™ deviceThe SIM card is not insertedThe microphone is mutedThe speakerphone is...

An upcoming calendar eventA song is playingThe phone is connected to a computer via a USB cableWarning messageError messageMissed callCall ongoingCall on holdCall forwarding onSoftware updates availableDownloading dataUploading dataMore (undisplayed) notifications115This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.              

Application overviewUse the Alarm and clock application to set various kinds of alarms.Use your web browser to navigate and view web pages, manage bookmarks,
and manage text and images.Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.Use the Calendar application to keep track of your events and manage your
appointments.Use the camera to take photos and record video clips.Use the Contact application to manage phone numbers, email address and
other information related to your contacts.Access...

Use the subscription-based Music Unlimited™ application to access millions
of songs over a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi® connection.Optimise phone settings to suit your own requirements.Use the Setup guide application to learn about basic functions and to get
help setting up the phone.Use the Google Talk™ application to chat with friends online.Identify music tracks that you hear playing in your surroundings, and get
artist, album and other info.Use Timescape™ to collect all your communications into...

User support
Access user support directly in your phone through the Help application. For
example, you can open a User guide with instructions on how to use your phone. You
can also get troubleshooting and other help from the Sony Mobile support zone, and
from the Sony Mobile Customer support service.
• Help application features:
• User guide in the phone – read and search information on how to use your phone.
• Educate yourself – read tips and tricks, get the latest news, and watch how-to
videos.
•...

Troubleshooting
My phone is not working as expected
If you experience problems with your phone, check these tips before you try anything
else:
• Restart your phone.
• Remove and re-insert the battery and SIM card. Then restart your phone.
• Update your phone. Updating your phone ensures optimal performance and provides
the latest enhancements. See  Updating your phone on page 110 for more
information.
• Reset your phone.Be patient while resetting your phone. Restarting the phone during a reset procedure...

I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer,
when using a USB cable
The software or the USB drivers have not been properly installed. Go to
www.sonymobile.com  for more detailed installation instructions and troubleshooting
sections.
I cannot use Internet-based services Make sure your subscription covers data downloads and that the Internet settings inyour phone are correct. See  Internet and messaging settings  on page 32 for more
information on how to enable data traffic, data roaming,...