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 more.You might not be able to transfer some copyright-protected material between your phone and
computer.
Transferring and handling content using a USB cable
Use a USB cable connection between a computer and your phone for easy transfer
and management of your files. Once the two devices are connected, you can drag
and drop content between your phone and the computer, or between your phone's
internal storage and SD card, using the computer's file explorer.
If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files to your phone, it's
best to use the Media Go™ application on your computer. Media Go™ converts
media files so that you can use them on your phone.
To transfer content between a phone and computer using a USB cable
1 Using a USB cable, connect your phone to a computer.  Internal storage & SD
card connected  appears in the status bar.
2 Computer : Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait
until your phone's internal storage and SD card appear as external disks in
Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.
3 Computer : Drag and drop the desired files between your phone and the
computer.
To transfer content between internal storage and an SD card via USB
1 Using a USB cable, connect your phone to a computer.  Internal storage & SD
card connected  appears in the status bar on your phone screen.
2 Computer : Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait
until your phone's internal storage and your SD card appear as external disks
in Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.
3 Computer : Drag and drop the desired files between the phone's internal
storage and the SD card.
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi ®
You can transfer files between your phone and other MTP compatible devices, such as a computer, using a Wi-Fi ®
 connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair
the two devices. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files
between your phone and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on
the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your
phone.
In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi ®
 enabled device that supports Media transfer,
for example, a computer running Microsoft ®
 Windows Vista ®
 or Windows ®
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							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 computer and the
computer is connected to a Wi-Fi ®
 Access Point via a network cable.
To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode
1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your phone. It is normally
enabled by default.
2 From your Home screen, tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™  > Connectivity .
4 Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under  Trusted devices.
5 Tap  Connect .
Make sure your phone's Wi-Fi ®
 function is turned on.
To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™  > Connectivity .
3 Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under  Trusted
devices .
4 Tap  Disconnect .
To remove a pairing with another device
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™  > Connectivity .
3 Tap the paired device that you want to remove.
4 Tap  Forget .
PC Companion
PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features and services which help you transfer music, video and pictures to and from your
phone. You can also use PC Companion to update your phone and get the latest
software version available. The installation files for PC Companion are saved on your
phone and the installation is launched from the phone when you connect it to a
computer via USB cable.
You need an internet connected computer running one of the following operating
systems to use the PC Companion application:
• Microsoft® Windows® 7
• Microsoft® Windows Vista®
• Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)
To start PC Companion
1 Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
2 Open the PC Companion application on the PC, then click  Start to open one of
the features that you want to use.
Media Go™
The Media Go™ computer application helps you transfer and manage media content in your phone and computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the
PC Companion application. See  PC Companion on page 102 for more information.
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							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, you may have to wait for Media Go™ to install.
4 Using Media Go™, drag and drop files between your computer and phone.Media Go™ can also be downloaded from  www.sonymobile.com.103This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.  
						

							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 services including but not limited to
navigational services.
To enable GPS
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Tap  Settings  > Location services .
3 Mark the  GPS satellites  checkbox.
Using GPS Your phone has a global positioning system (GPS) receiver that uses satellite signals
to calculate your location.
When you use features that require the GPS receiver to find your location, make sure you have
a clear view of the sky.
Getting the best performance
The first time you use the GPS it can take 5 to 10 minutes for your location to be
found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the sky. Stand still and
don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). The GPS signals can
pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as
buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move to
another location.
Google Maps™
Track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detailed
directions to your destination. Before taking trips, you can download and save maps
to your memory card to avoid high roaming costs.
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							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’ locations on maps and share your
location and other information with them.
Using Google Maps™ to get directions
Use the Google Maps™ application to get directions when you travel by foot, public
transportation, or car. You can add a shortcut to a destination on your Home screen
to get quick directions from wherever you are.
When you view a map, you make an Internet connection, and data is transferred to
your phone. So it's a good idea to download and save maps to your phone before
you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs.
Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services.
Using the Navigation application
Use the Navigation application in your phone to get turn-by-turn instructions on how
to get places. The directions are both spoken and displayed on the screen.
The Navigation application may not be available in every market.
To start Navigation
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Navigation.
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							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 volume)
• Text messagesYou do not need to back up music files and photos or videos taken with the phone camera.
They are backed up automatically to the phone's memory card.You may incur additional data transmission charges when you restore Google Play™
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							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 number in the phone
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > About phone  > Status .
3 Scroll to  IMEI to view the  IMEI number.
SIM card protection
The SIM card lock only protects your subscription. Your phone will still work with two
new SIM cards. If one of the SIM card lock is on, you have to enter a PIN (Personal
Identity Number). If you enter your PIN incorrectly more times than the maximum
number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become blocked. You need to enter
your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and then a new PIN. Your PIN, PIN2 and PUK
are supplied by your network operator.
To enable the SIM card PIN lock
1 From the Home screen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Set up SIM card lock .
3 Tap  Lock SIM card .
4 Enter the SIM card PIN and tap  OK.
To change the SIM card PIN
1 From the Home screen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Set up SIM card lock .
3 Tap  Change SIM PIN .
4 Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap  OK.
5 Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap  OK.
6 Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap  OK.
To change the SIM card PIN2
1 From the Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Call settings
3 Tap  Fixed dialling numbers  > Change PIN2 .
4 Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap  OK.
5 Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap  OK.
6 Confirm the new PIN2 and tap  OK.
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							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
forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and
messages. Refer to Sony Customer support for more information.
To create a screen unlock pattern
1 From the Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Screen lock  > Pattern .
3 Follow the instructions in your phone. You are asked to select a security
question that will be used to unlock the phone if you forget your screen unlock
pattern.
To unlock the screen using a screen unlock pattern
1 Activate the screen.
2 Draw your screen unlock pattern.
If the unlock pattern you draw on the screen is rejected five times in a row, you can select to
either wait 30 seconds and then try again, or to answer the security question you have
selected.
To change the screen unlock pattern
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Security  > Screen lock .
3 Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4 Tap  Pattern .
5 Follow the instructions in your phone.
To disable the screen unlock pattern
1 From your Home screen, tap 
 > Settings  > Security  > Screen lock .
2 Draw the screen unlock pattern.
3 Tap  Slide .
To create a screen unlock PIN
1 From your Home screen, tap 
 > Settings  > Security  > Screen lock  > PIN .
2 Enter a numeric PIN.
3 If necessary, tap 
 to minimise the keyboard.
4 Tap  Continue .
5 Re-enter and confirm your PIN.
6 If necessary, tap 
 to minimise the keyboard.
7 Tap  OK.
To disable the screen unlock PIN
1 From your Home screen, tap 
 > Settings  > Security  > Screen lock .
2 Enter your PIN, then tap  Next.
3 Tap  Slide .
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							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 run an update using the Update center application, a data connection is established and related charges may be incurred. Also, the availability of updates over a mobile network
depends on your operator. Contact your network operator for more information.
Updating your phone wirelessly
Use the Update center application to update your phone wirelessly. You can
download software updates manually, or you can allow Update service to update
your phone automatically whenever downloads become available. When the
automatic update feature is activated, a notification appears in the status bar every
time an update becomes available.
To download software updates manually from Update center
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Update Centre .
3 Select the desired application or system update and tap  Download, or tap
Update all  to download all application updates.
Application updates launch automatically after download. With system updates, wait for your
phone to restart, then install the update manually. Also, You may incur data connection
charges when downloading updates over 3G/mobile networks.
To activate automatic software updates using the Update Center application
1 From your Home screen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  Update Centre .
3 Press 
 , then tap  Settings.
4 Mark the  Allow automatic updates  checkbox, then tap OK. Updates are now
downloaded automatically as soon as they become available.
You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over 3G/mobile networks.
To install system updates
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Update Centre .
3 Select a system update you want to install, then tap  Install.
Updating your phone using a USB cable connection Some updates are not available for wireless download. Notifications appear in the
status bar to inform you of such updates. To download and run the updates, you
need a USB cable and a computer running the PC Companion application. You can
install PC Companion on the computer using installation files saved on your phone,
or you can download the application directly from  www.sonymobile.com.
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