Sony Xperia L C2105 C2104 User Manual

							Music services
TrackID technology
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.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 identify music using TrackID™ technology
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
2Find and tap  TrackID™, then hold your device towards the music source.
3 Tap 
. If the track is recognized by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on
the screen.
To return to the  TrackID™ start screen, press .
To view TrackID™ charts
• Open the  TrackID™  application, then tap  Charts. A chart from your own region is
shown.
Using TrackID™ technology results
Track information appears when the TrackID™ application recognizes a track. You can
select to purchase the track or share it using email, SMS, or a social networking service.
You can also get more information about the track's artist.
To buy a track recognized by the TrackID™ application
1 After a track has been recognized by the  TrackID™ application, tap  Download.
2 Follow the instructions in your device to complete your purchase.
You can also select a track to buy by opening the  History or Charts  tabs from the  TrackID™
start screen.
To share a track
1 After a track has been recognized by the  TrackID™ application, tap  Share, then
select a sharing method.
2 Follow the instructions on your device to complete the procedure.
To view artist information for a track
• After a track has been recognized by the  TrackID™ application, tap  Artist info.
To delete a track from the track history
1 Open the  TrackID™  application, then tap  History.
2 Tap a track title, then tap  Delete.
3 Tap  Yes to confirm.
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							Music Unlimited™
Music Unlimited online service Music Unlimited is a subscription-based service that offers access to millions of songs
over a mobile network or Wi-Fi ®
 connection. You can manage and edit your personal
music library in the cloud from a variety of devices, or sync your playlists and music using
a PC that runs the Windows ®
 operating system. Go to
www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com  for more information.Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To get started with Music Unlimited
1 Open the  WALKMAN  home screen.
2 Tap  Music Unlimited , then follow the on-screen instructions to get started with
the Music Unlimited service.
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							FM radioAbout the FM radio
The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and
listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired
headset or headphones to your device 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 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 device.
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.
To move between radio channels
• Flick your finger left or right along the frequency band.
• Drag the tuning dial right or left.
To select the radio region
1 When the radio is open, press 
.
2 Tap  Set radio region .
3 Select an option.
To adjust the visualizer
1 When the radio is open, tap 
.
2 Tap  Visualizer .
3 Select an option.
FM radio overview
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							6Tuning dial7Save or remove a channel as a favorite8Tuned frequency
Using your favorite radio channels
You can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favorites. By using favorites you can quickly return to a radio channel.
To save a channel as a favorite
1 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to save as a
favorite.
2 Tap 
.
3 Enter a name and select a color for the channel, then press  Save.
To remove a channel as a favorite
1 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove.
2 Tap 
, then tap  Delete.
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 favorites 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.
Sound settings
Switching the radio sound between devicesYou can listen to the radio through a wired headset or through wired headphones. Once
either device is connected, you can switch the sound to the speaker, if desired.
To switch the radio sound to the speaker
1 When the radio is open, press 
.
2 Tap  Play in speaker .
To switch the sound back to the wired headset or headphones, press  and tap Play in
headphones .
Switching between mono and stereo sound mode
You can listen to your FM radio in either mono or stereo mode. In some situations,
switching to mono mode can reduce noise and improve sound quality.
To switch between mono and stereo sound mode
1 When the radio is open, press 
.
2 Tap  Enable stereo sound .
3 To listen to the radio in mono sound mode again, press 
 and tap  Force mono
sound .
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							Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™
Use  TrackID™  technology to identify music tracks as they play on your device'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, press 
, then select
TrackID™ .
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 to the FM Radio.
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							Camera
About the camera The camera in your device is equipped with the highly sensitive Exmor R sensor, which
helps you capture sharp photos and videos even in low lighting conditions. From the
camera, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends as messages, or
upload them to a web service. Your device also has a front camera, which is useful for
self-portraits.
Camera controls overview
1Zoom in or out2Main camera screen3Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos4View photos and videos5Take photos or record video clips6Go back a step or exit the camera7Switch between front and main camera8Camera setting icons9Front camera
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.
Using the still camera
There are three ways to take photos with the still camera. You can press the camera key,
tap the on-screen camera button, or touch a spot on the screen.
To take a photo using the camera key
1 Activate the camera.
2 Press the camera key fully down.
To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button
1 Activate the camera.
2 Point the camera toward the subject.
3 Tap the on-screen camera button 
. The photo is taken as soon as you release
your finger.
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							To take a self-portrait using the front camera
1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then find and select  Front camera.
3 To take the photo, press the camera key. 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.
To use the still camera flash
1 When the camera is open, tap 
.
2 Tap  Flash , and select your desired flash setting.
3 Take the photo.
To view your photos and videos
1 Open the camera, then tap a thumbnail at the top right of the screen to open a
photo or video.
2 Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Videos are identified by 
.
To delete a photo
1 Open the photo that you want to delete.
2 Tap an empty area of the screen to make 
 appear.
3 Tap 
.
4 Tap  Delete  to confirm.
Face detection You can use face detection to bring an off-center face into focus. The camera
automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A yellow frame shows
which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the camera.
You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus.
To turn on face detection
1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select  Normal.
3 To display all settings, tap 
.
4 Tap  Focus mode  > Face detection .
To take a photo using face detection
1 When the camera is open and  Face detection turned on, point the camera at
your subject. Up to five faces can be detected, and each detected face is framed.
2 Press the camera key halfway down. A yellow frame shows which face is in focus.
3 To take the photo, press the camera key fully down.
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces
Use Smile Shutter™ technology to photograph a face just as it smiles. The camera
detects up to five faces and selects one face for smile detection and auto focus. When
the selected face smiles, the camera automatically takes a photo.
To turn on Smile Shutter™
1 Activate the camera.
2 To display all settings, tap 
.
3 Tap  Smile Shutter  and select a smile level.
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							To take a photo using Smile Shutter™
1 When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on, point the camera at
your subject. The camera selects which face to focus on.
2 The face selected appears inside a colored frame and the photo is taken
automatically.
3 If no smile is detected, press the camera key to take the photo manually.
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 appear, geotagging is turned off.
To turn on geotagging
1 Activate the camera.
2 Tap 
, then tap  Geotagging  > On .
3 Tap  OK to agree to enable GPS and/or wireless networks.
4 Check the options that you want to select under  Location services.
5 After you confirm your settings, press 
 to return to the camera screen.
6 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 To display all settings, tap 
.
3 Select the setting that you want to adjust, then edit as desired.
To customize the still camera settings panel
1 When the camera is open, tap 
 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 canceled.
Still camera settings overview
Normal
Adjust camera settings manually.Burst
Use Burst mode to capture several photos in quick succession by keeping your finger pressed on the
shutter button. You can choose between three burst speeds, which come with different resolution
levels, that is, different picture sizes.Front camera
Select the front camera if you want to take self-portrait photos.Picture effect
Apply effects to photos.Scene selection
Use a preprogrammed scene type to quickly set the camera for common situations.Scene recognition
The camera determines which scene is most suitable. A scene icon and text appears when a scene is
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							Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just press the camera key and move the
camera steadily from one side to the other.
Resolution
Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo
with a higher resolution requires more memory.
3264×2448(4:3)
8 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-
widescreen displays or print in high resolution.3104×1746(16:9)
5 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-
widescreen displays or print in high resolution.1632×1224(4:3)
2 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-
widescreen displays.1920×1080(16:9)
2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on
widescreen displays.640×480(4:3)
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
Flash
Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a
backlight.
Auto
The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.Fill flash
Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark
shadows.Off
The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting
conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the self-
timer to avoid blurred photos.Red-eye reduction
Reduces the red color of eyes when taking a photo.
Self-timer
With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. 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 sec.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.On (2 sec.)
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.
Smile Shutter™
Use the smile shutter function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to
before taking a photo.
Burst speed
Use Burst speed shooting mode to capture several photos in quick succession by
keeping your finger pressed on the shutter button. You can choose between three burst
speeds, which come with different resolution levels, that is, different picture sizes.
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							Quick launchUse Quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen. If the device is in
sleep mode of camera, press the camera key.Launch and capture
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first photo is captured immediately after the camera
is launched from sleep mode.Launch only (still camera)
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.Launch and record video
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first video is shot immediately after the camera
video camera is launched from sleep mode.Launch only (video camera)
By pressing and holding down the camera key, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.Off
Focus mode
The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous
autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellow
focus frame stays sharp.
Single autofocus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold
the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is
taken when you release your finger.Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The
camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by
tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a blue frame shows which face is selected
and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.Touch focus
Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch
and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The
photo is taken when you release your finger.This setting is only available in  Normal capturing mode.
Exposure value
Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased
amount of light.This setting is only available in  Normal capturing mode.
HDR
Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong back light or
in conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail and
produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.
This setting is only available in  Normal capturing mode.
White balance
The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions.
Auto
Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.Incandescent
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