Sony Xperia E5 Manual
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Contents Important information..................................................................... 6 Android™ – what and why? ........................................................... 7 Getting started ............................................................................... 8 Assembly ........................................................................................... 8 Turning the phone on and off ......................................................... 10 Setup guide ...................................................................................... 10 Screen lock ...................................................................................... 11 Accounts and services ..................................................................... 11 Getting to know your phone.........................................................12 Phone overview................................................................................12 Using the keys ................................................................................. 13 Battery..............................................................................................13 Using the touchscreen ..................................................................... 16 Home screen .................................................................................... 18 Accessing and using applications ...................................................20 Status and notifications ................................................................... 22 Phone settings menu ....................................................................... 24 Typing text ....................................................................................... 24 Keyboard and Phonepad settings ...................................................27 Customising your phone .................................................................. 28 Memory ............................................................................................ 31 Using a headset with your phone ....................................................32 Internet and messaging settings ...................................................... 32 Controlling data usage ..................................................................... 33 Mobile network settings ................................................................... 34 Calling .......................................................................................... 36 Emergency calls ............................................................................... 36 Call handling .................................................................................... 36 Voicemail..........................................................................................37 Multiple calls .................................................................................... 38 Conference calls .............................................................................. 38 Call settings ..................................................................................... 39 Contacts ...................................................................................... 41 Transferring contacts to your new phone ........................................41 Contacts screen overview ............................................................... 43 Managing your contacts .................................................................. 43 Communicating with your contacts .................................................45 Sharing your contacts ...................................................................... 45 Backing up contacts ........................................................................ 46 2This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Messaging.................................................................................... 47 Using text and multimedia messaging.............................................47 Text and multimedia message options ............................................48 Email.............................................................................................49 Using email ...................................................................................... 49 Using email accounts.......................................................................52 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ............................................52 Google Talk™ ..............................................................................54 Getting started with Google Play™..............................................55 Downloading from Google Play™....................................................55 Clearing your application data ......................................................... 55 Permissions......................................................................................56 Installing applications not from Google Play™ ...............................56 PlayNow™ service ....................................................................... 57 Before you download content..........................................................57 Downloading from the PlayNow™ service ......................................57 Getting organised ......................................................................... 58 Calendar...........................................................................................58 Alarm clock ...................................................................................... 58 Scanning with the NeoReader™ application ...............................61 NeoReader™ application menu overview .......................................61 Synchronising data on your phone ..............................................62 Synchronising with Google™ .......................................................... 62 Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts ..........62 Synchronising with Facebook™ ...................................................... 63 Connecting to wireless networks .................................................65 Before using Wi-Fi® ........................................................................65 Advanced Wi-Fi® settings .............................................................. 66 Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection ................................66 Virtual private networks (VPNs) ........................................................ 67 Web browser ................................................................................ 69 Browsing the web ............................................................................ 69 Navigating web pages ..................................................................... 69 Managing bookmarks ...................................................................... 70 Managing text and images .............................................................. 71 Multiple windows ............................................................................. 72 Downloading from the web .............................................................. 72 Browser settings .............................................................................. 73 Music ............................................................................................ 75 Protecting your hearing....................................................................75 Copying media files to your memory card ......................................753This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Using the WALKMAN player ........................................................... 75 Identifying music using TrackID technology ................................81 Using TrackID™ technology results ................................................81 Using the FM radio ....................................................................... 83 FM radio overview............................................................................83 Moving between radio channels ...................................................... 83 Using your favourite radio channels ................................................84 Making a new search for radio channels .........................................84 Switching between the speaker and the handsfree.........................84 Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™ ..........................................84 Taking photos and recording videos............................................85 Camera controls overview ............................................................... 85 Adding the geographical position to your photos ...........................86 Using still camera settings ............................................................... 86 Tips on using the camera.................................................................88 Using the video camera ................................................................... 88 Viewing photos and videos in Album ...........................................91 Album tab overview ......................................................................... 91 Viewing photos and videos saved in the phone .............................91 Viewing your photos on a map ........................................................ 94 Viewing your online albums ............................................................. 96 Playing video content in Movies ..................................................97 Bluetooth™ wireless technology .................................................98 Naming your phone ......................................................................... 98 Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device .........................................98 Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology ...........99 Connecting your phone to a computer ......................................101 Transferring and handling content using a USB cable ..................101 Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi® ...............101 PC Companion...............................................................................102 Media Go™ ................................................................................... 102 Using location services to find your position .............................104 Using GPS ..................................................................................... 104 Google Maps™ .............................................................................. 104 Using Google Maps™ to get directions.........................................105 Backing up and restoring ........................................................... 106 Types of content you can back up ................................................106 Locking and protecting your phone ...........................................107 IMEI number...................................................................................107 SIM card protection ....................................................................... 107 Setting a screen lock ..................................................................... 1084This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Updating your phone................................................................. 110 Updating your phone wirelessly.....................................................110 Updating your phone using a USB cable connection....................110 Phone settings overview ............................................................ 112 Status and notification icons overview ......................................114 Status icons ................................................................................... 114 Notification icons ........................................................................... 114 Application overview .................................................................. 116 User support .............................................................................. 118 Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 119 My phone is not working as expected ...........................................119 Resetting the phone ....................................................................... 119 I cannot charge the phone ............................................................. 119 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging....119 The battery performance is low ..................................................... 119 The phone does not recognise my wired headset .........................119 I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer, when using a USB cable ................................................................ 120 I cannot use Internet-based services.............................................120 Error messages .............................................................................. 120 Recycling your phone ................................................................ 121 Legal information........................................................................122 Index...........................................................................................1235This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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 usage fees apply. Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to the Internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your phone. Contact your wireless service provider for more information. 6This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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 and with online services that you use. For example, you can back up your phone contacts, access your different email accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your appointments, and engage in social networking. Android™ phones are constantly evolving. When a new software version is availableand your phone supports this new software, you can update your phone to get new features and the latest improvements.Your Android™ phone 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 phone. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in Android™.New software releases may not be compatible with all phones.7This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Getting started Assembly To remove the battery cover • Using your thumbs, slide the battery cover off the phone. To insert a memory card • Remove the battery cover and insert the memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. To remove the memory card 1 Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card . 2 Remove the battery cover. 3 Press down the plastic clip that holds the memory card in place. While keeping the clip pressed, use a fingernail to slide out the memory card. 8This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. 1 2
To insert the SIM cardDo not insert an incompatible SIM card in the SIM card slot. Doing so could permanently damage your SIM card or your phone. • Remove the battery cover, then insert the SIM card into its slot with the gold- coloured contacts facing down. To remove the SIM card 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Place the tip of your finger on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot. To insert the battery 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Insert the battery with the battery usage labels facing up and the connectors facing each other. 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. 9This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To attach the battery cover 1Place the cover over the back of the phone, then fit it into the slots. 2 Slide the cover downwards. Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone 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 card PIN, tap . To turn off the phone 1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens. 2 In the options menu, tap Power off. 3 Tap OK. It may take a while for the phone to shut down. Setup guide The first time you start your phone, a setup guide opens to explain basic phone functions and help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the phone to your specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the Application screen. 10This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.