Sony Xperia E5 Manual

							Identifying music using TrackID
technology
Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear
playing in your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get
artist, title and album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by
TrackID™ and you can view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the
globe are searching for. For best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area. If
you have problems using this application, see  I cannot use Internet-based services on
page 120.The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,
or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
To open the TrackID™ application
1 From your Home screen, tap 
 .
2 Find and tap  TrackID™.
You can also use the TrackID™ widget to open the  TrackID™ application.
To search for track information using TrackID™
1 When the  TrackID™  application is open, hold the phone towards the music
source.
2 Tap 
. If the track is recognised by the TrackID™ service, the results appear
on the screen.
To return to the  TrackID™ start screen, press .
To view TrackID™ charts
1 When the  TrackID™  application is open, tap  Charts. The first time you view a
chart, it is set to your own region.
2 To see charts of the most popular searches in other regions, tap 
 >
Regions .
3 Select a country or region.
Using TrackID™ technology results
Track information appears when the TrackID™ application recognises a track. You
can select to purchase the track or share it using email or SMS. You can also get
more information about the track's artist.
To buy a track using TrackID™ technology
1 When the  TrackID™  application is open, tap a track title.
2 In the track information screen, tap  Download.
3 Follow the instructions in your phone to complete your purchase.
The track purchase feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks
and/or service providers in all areas.
To share a track using email or SMS
1 When the  TrackID™  application is open, tap a track title.
2 Tap  Share , then select a sharing method.
3 Follow the instructions in your phone to complete the procedure.
To view the artist information for a track
1 When the  TrackID™  application is open, tap a track title.
2 Tap  Artist info .
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							To delete a track from the track history
1 When the  TrackID™  application is open, tap  History.
2 Tap a track title, then tap  Delete.
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							Using the FM radioThe FM radio in your phone works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse
and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favourites. You must connect a
wired headset or headphones to the phone before you can use the radio. This is
because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is
connected, you can then switch the radio sound to the phone speaker, if desired.When you open the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.
To start the FM radio
1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your phone.
2 From your Home screen, tap 
 .
3 Find and tap  FM radio 
 . The available channels appear as you scroll
through the frequency band.
When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS
information, it appears a few seconds after you start listening to the channel.
FM radio overview
1Move upwards to the previous favourite (available when favourites are saved)2The tuned frequency3Save or remove a channel as a favourite4Move downwards to the next favourite (available when favourites are saved)5An saved favourite channel6Radio on/off key7RDS (Radio Data System) information – not available in all countries/regions8Open the TrackID™ application
Moving between radio channels
You can move between radio channels along a frequency band by:
• Flicking up and down.
• Dragging.
• Tapping a channel or, if available, the RDS information (station identification).
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							Using your favourite radio channelsYou can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By usingfavourites you can quickly return to a radio channel.
To save a channel as a favourite
1 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a
favourite.
2 Tap 
.
To remove a channel as a favourite
1 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove as a
favourite.
2 Tap 
.
To move between favourite channels
• When the radio is open, tap 
 or .
To move between favourites, you need to save at least two channels as favourites.
Making a new search for radio channels
If you have moved to a new location or the reception has improved in your current
location, you can start a new scan for radio channels.
Any favourites you have saved are not affected by a new scan.
To start a new search for radio channels
1 When the radio is open, press 
.
2 Tap  Search for channels . The radio scans the whole frequency band, and all
available channels are displayed.
Switching between the speaker and the handsfree You can choose to listen to the radio either through the portable handsfree or
headphones, or through the speaker in the phone.
To switch between the speaker and handsfree
1 When the radio is open, press 
.
2 Tap  Play in speaker .
3 To play the sound through the portable handsfree or headphones again, press
 and tap  Play in headphones .
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™
Use  TrackID™  technology to identify music tracks as they play on your phone's FM
radio.
To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™
1 While the song is playing on your phone's FM radio, tap 
.
2 A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the
song. If successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible
tracks.
3 Press 
 to return the FM Radio.
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,
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							Taking photos and recording videos
Take a photo or record a video with the camera in your phone. You can hold the
camera horizontally or vertically. All photos and videos are saved automatically on the
memory card. Share a photo or a video with friends, or upload your photos and
videos to a web service.
Camera controls overview
1Zoom in or out2Main camera screen3Switch between still and video camera4Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos5Display all settings6Take photos or record video clips7Go back a step or exit the camera8View photos and videos9Camera setting icons
To open the camera
• When the screen is active, press and hold down the camera key.
To close the camera
• Press 
 from the main camera screen.
To take a photo using the camera key
1 Activate the camera.
2 If the still camera is not selected, drag 
 to .
3 Press the camera key fully down.
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen button
1 Activate the camera.
2 If the still camera is not selected, drag 
 to .
3 To display all settings, press 
.
4 Tap  Capturing method  and select On-screen button  if it is not already
selected.
5 Point the camera towards the subject.
6 Tap the on-screen button 
. The photo is taken as soon as you release your
finger.
To use the zoom function
• When the camera is open, press the volume key up or down to zoom in or out.
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							To view your photos and videos
1 Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to open a
photo or video.
2 Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos are identified by 
.
In step 1, you can also flick the thumbnails from right to left and then select the one you want
to view.
To delete a photo
1 Open the photo you want to delete.
2 Tap 
.
Adding the geographical position to your photos Turn on geotagging to add the approximate geographical location (a geotag) to
photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined either by
wireless networks (mobile or Wi-Fi® networks) or GPS technology.
When 
 appears on the camera screen, geotagging is turned on but the
geographical position has not been found. When 
 appears, geotagging is turned on
and the geographical location is available, so your photo can get geotagged. When
neither of these two symbols appears, geotagging is turned off.
To turn on geotagging
1 Activate the camera.
2 If the still camera is not selected, drag 
 to .
3 Press 
, then tap  Geotagging  > On .
4 Tap  OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.
5 Check the options you want to select under  Location services.
6 After you confirm your settings, press 
 to return to the camera screen.
7 If 
 appears on the camera screen, your location is available and your photo
can get geotagged. If not, check your GPS and/or wireless network
connection.
Using still camera settings
To adjust the still camera settings
1 Activate the camera.
2 If the still camera is not selected, drag 
 to .
3 Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen.
4 To display all settings, press 
.
5 Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired.
To customise the still camera settings panel
1 When the camera is open, press
 to display all settings.
2 Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired
position.
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled.
Still camera settings overview
Scenes
Use the Scenes feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using
pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit
the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.
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							The Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually.Night scene
Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the
camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.Sports
Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.
Exposure value
Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased
amount of light.
White balance
The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting
conditions.
Auto
Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions.Incandescent
Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.Fluorescent
Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.Daylight
Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.Cloudy
Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky.
Self-timer.
With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the phone. Use this function
to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can
also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.
On (10 s.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.On (2 s.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.Off
The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Geotagging
Tag photos with details of where you took them.
On
When geotagging is turned on, the approximate geographical location is added to photos when you
take them. To use geotagging, you must enable location features from the  Settings menu.
See  Using location services to find your position  on page 104.
For geotags to be added to a photo, the location must be determined before you take the photo. Your location is determined when 
 appears on the camera screen. When the phone is searching
for your position, 
 appears.
Off
When geotagging is turned off, you cannot view the location where you took a photo.
Capturing method
Select the method you use to take photos.
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							Take a photo by tapping the on-screen button on the camera screen. The photo is taken as soon as
you release your finger.Touch capture
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken
as soon as you release your finger. This applies only when focus mode is set to touch focus.Camera key only
Take a photo only using the hardware camera key. The photo is taken as soon
as you release your finger.
Tips on using the camera
Rule of thirds
Don’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in,
you achieve a better result.
Hold it steady
Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning
it against a solid object.
Get closer
By getting as close as possible to your subject, you can fill the camera screen view
with your subject.
Consider variety Think about different angles, and move towards the subject. Take some vertical
photos. Try different positions.
Use a plain background
A plain background helps highlight your subject.
Keep your lens clean
Mobile phones are used in all kinds of weather and places, and carried in pockets
and bags. This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered with
fingerprints. Use a soft cloth to clean the lens.
Using the video camera
To record a video using the camera key
1 Activate the camera.
2 If the video camera is not selected, drag 
 to .
3 To start recording a video, press the camera key.
4 To stop recording, press the camera key again.
Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.
To record a video by tapping the screen
1 Activate the camera.
2 If the video camera is not selected, drag 
 to .
3 To display all settings, press 
.
4 Tap  Capturing method  > Touch capture  if it is not already selected.
5 Tap the camera screen to start recording.
6 Tap the camera screen to stop recording.
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							To record a video by tapping the on-screen button
1 Activate the camera.
2 If the video camera is not selected, drag 
 to .
3 To display all settings, press 
.
4 Tap  Capturing method , then select On-screen button  if it is not already
selected.
5 Point the camera towards the subject.
6 Tap 
 to start recording.
7 Tap 
 to stop recording.
Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results.
To play recorded videos
1 Activate the camera.
2 If the video camera is not selected, drag 
 to .
3 Tap the thumbnails on the bottom of the screen.
4 Flick left or right to browse all photo and video files. Videos are identified by
.
5 Tap 
 to play a video.
6 To stop playing the video, tap 
 or .
You can also flick the thumbnails from right to left to find the file that you want to play.
To delete a recorded video
1 Browse to the video that you want to delete.
2 Tap 
.
Using video camera settings
To adjust video camera settings
1 Activate the camera.
2 If the video camera is not selected, drag 
 to .
3 Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen.
4 To display all settings, press 
.
5 Select the setting you want to adjust, then make your changes.
To customise the video camera settings panel
1 When the video camera is open, press
 to display all settings.
2 Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired
position.
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled.
Video camera settings overview
Scenes
The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations
using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you
to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video.
Off
The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.Night scene
When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving
objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when
lighting conditions are good, to improve the video quality.Sports
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							Exposure valueThis setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value
indicates an increased amount of light.
White balance
The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting
conditions.
Auto
Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions.Incandescent
Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.Fluorescent
Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.Daylight
Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.Cloudy
Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky.
Self-timer
With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the phone. Use it to record
group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to
avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.
On (10 s.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.On (2 s.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.Off
The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Capturing method
Select the method you use to record a video.
On-screen button
Record a video by using the on-screen button on the camera screen.Touch capture
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger.Camera key only
Record a video by using only the hardware camera key.
Microphone
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.
Shutter sound
Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.
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