Sony Xperia L C2105 C2104 User Manual
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Contents Xperia™ L User guide.................................................................... 6 Getting started ............................................................................... 7 About this User guide .......................................................................... 7 What is Android™? ............................................................................. 7 Phone overview...................................................................................7 Assembly ............................................................................................ 8 Turning the device on and off ............................................................. 9 Screen lock ....................................................................................... 10 Setup guide ...................................................................................... 10 Accounts and services ...................................................................... 10 Getting to know your device ........................................................ 11 Using the keys .................................................................................. 11 Battery .............................................................................................. 11 Using the touchscreen ...................................................................... 14 Using the lockscreen ......................................................................... 16 Home screen .................................................................................... 16 Taking a screenshot .......................................................................... 19 Accessing and using applications......................................................19 Status and notifications ..................................................................... 21 Settings menu ................................................................................... 23 Typing text ........................................................................................ 23 Customizing your device ................................................................... 27 Enhancing the sound output ............................................................. 30 Memory ............................................................................................ 30 Using a headset ............................................................................... 31 Internet and messaging settings ........................................................ 31 Controlling data usage ...................................................................... 32 Mobile network settings .................................................................... 33 Google Play™ .............................................................................. 35 Getting started with Google Play™....................................................35 Downloading from Google Play™......................................................35 Clearing your application data ........................................................... 35 Permissions ...................................................................................... 36 Installing applications not from Google Play™ ..................................36 Calling .......................................................................................... 37 Emergency calls ................................................................................ 37 Call handling ..................................................................................... 37 Voicemail .......................................................................................... 39 Multiple calls ..................................................................................... 39 2This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Conference calls............................................................................... 39 Call settings ...................................................................................... 40 Contacts ...................................................................................... 42 Getting contacts into your device ...................................................... 42 Transferring contacts to your new device ..........................................42 Contacts screen overview ................................................................. 44 Managing your contacts .................................................................... 44 Communicating with your contacts ...................................................46 Sharing your contacts ....................................................................... 46 Backing up contacts ......................................................................... 46 Messaging .................................................................................... 48 Using text and multimedia messaging ...............................................48 Text and multimedia message options ..............................................49 Instant messaging and video chat ..................................................... 49 Email.............................................................................................51 Getting started with Email ................................................................. 51 Using e-mail ...................................................................................... 52 "WALKMAN" application .............................................................55 Transferring music to your device ..................................................... 55 Listening to music ............................................................................. 55 WALKMAN home screen ................................................................. 56 Playlists ............................................................................................. 57 Sharing music ................................................................................... 58 Enhancing the sound ........................................................................ 59 Visualizer .......................................................................................... 59 Music Unlimited online service ........................................................... 60 Music services..............................................................................61 TrackID technology ........................................................................... 61 Music Unlimited™ ............................................................................. 62 FM radio ....................................................................................... 63 About the FM radio ........................................................................... 63 Using your favorite radio channels ..................................................... 64 Sound settings .................................................................................. 64 Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™.............................................65 Camera ......................................................................................... 66 About the camera ............................................................................. 66 Using the still camera ........................................................................ 66 Face detection .................................................................................. 67 Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces .................................67 Adding the geographical position to your photos ...............................68 Using still camera settings ................................................................. 68 Using the video camera.....................................................................723This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Album........................................................................................... 77 Viewing photos and videos................................................................77 Sharing and managing photos and videos.........................................78 Editing photos with the Photo editor application ................................79 Photo albums....................................................................................80 Viewing your photos on a map .......................................................... 81 Videos .......................................................................................... 83 Watching videos in the Movies application ........................................83 Transferring video content to your device .........................................84 Managing video content .................................................................... 84 Video Unlimited service ..................................................................... 85 Web browser ................................................................................ 86 About the web browser ..................................................................... 86 Connectivity ................................................................................. 87 Connecting to wireless networks ....................................................... 87 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices .................................90 NFC .................................................................................................. 92 Bluetooth™ wireless technology ....................................................... 94 Connecting your device to a computer ..............................................96 Screen mirroring................................................................................98 Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application ......................99 Smart Connect................................................................................100 Synchronizing data on your device ............................................101 About synchronizing data on your device ........................................101 Synchronizing with Google™ services .............................................101 Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts ...........101 Synchronizing with Facebook™ ...................................................... 102 Maps and locations .................................................................... 104 Location services and sources ........................................................ 104 Using GPS ...................................................................................... 104 Google Maps™ ............................................................................... 105 Getting directions ............................................................................ 105 Calendar and alarm clock .......................................................... 107 Calendar ......................................................................................... 107 Alarm clock ..................................................................................... 107 Support and maintenance .......................................................... 110 Updating your device ...................................................................... 110 Backup and restore application ....................................................... 111 Resetting your device ...................................................................... 112 Locking and protecting your device .................................................113 Finding your device ......................................................................... 115 Support application ......................................................................... 1164This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Recycling your device..................................................................... 116 Reference ................................................................................... 117 Status and notification icons overview .............................................117 Application overview ....................................................................... 118 Important information ................................................................. 120 Important information leaflet ............................................................ 120 Limitations to services and features .................................................120 Legal information.............................................................................120 Index...........................................................................................1215This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ L User guide for the Android™ 4.2 (Jelly Bean) software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device . To check the current software version of your device 1 Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Settings. 2 Tap About phone > Android version . What is Android™? 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 customize 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 available and 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. Phone overview 7This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
1Front camera lens2Proximity sensor/Ambient light sensor3Ear speaker4Power key5Main microphone6Notification LED7Touchscreen8Second microphone9Camera lens10Camera light11Headset jack12Port for charger/USB cable13NFC™ detection area14Speaker15Strap hole16Camera key17Volume/Zoom key Assembly To remove the back cover • Insert a thumbnail into the gap between the back cover and one side of your device, then lift up the cover. 8This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To insert the memory card and the SIM card •Turn off your phone and remove the back cover, then insert the memory card and the SIM card into the relevant slots. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. To attach the back cover 1 Place the back cover over the back of the device, then press down on the top corners to lock them into place. 2 Moving from top to bottom, press down the sides of the cover. The clips on the inside of the cover make clicking noises as they lock into place. Turning the device on and off To turn on the device 1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. 2 If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. 3 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap . 4 If your screen is locked, place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down to unlock it. 5 Wait a while for the device 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 . 9This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
To turn off the device 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 device to shut down. Screen lock When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically. The screen lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. To activate the screen • Briefly press the power key . To unlock the screen • Place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down. There are several ways to unlock the screen. For more information, see Setting a screen lock on page 114. To lock the screen manually • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key . Setup guide The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to explain basic functions and help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the device to your specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the settings menu. To access the setup guide manually 1 From the Home screen , tap . 2 Tap Settings > Setup guide . Accounts and services Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when you're on the move. For example, you can integrate contacts from your Google™ account into your phonebook, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to new online services from your device as well as from a computer. Google™ account Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with your Android™ device. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™ application in your device, to chat with friends using Hangouts™, and to synchronize the calendar application on your device with your Google Calendar™. You also need a Google™ account to download applications and games, music, movies, and books from Google Play™. Microsoft ® Exchange ActiveSync ® account Synchronize your device with your corporate Microsoft ® Exchange ActiveSync ® account. This way, you keep your work email, contacts, and calendar events with you at all times. Facebook™ account Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family, and colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your device so that you can stay in touch from anywhere. 10This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.