Sony Xperia S User Guide

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™...

To view the artist information for a track
• After a track has been recognised by the  TrackID™ application, tap  Artist info.You can also view the artist information for a track by opening the  History or Charts  tabs from
the  TrackID™  start screen.
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.
Music Unlimited™
Using Music Unlimited™
Music Unlimited™ is a subscription-based service that...

To download a PlayNow item to your device
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  PlayNow™.
3 Find an item you want to download by browsing categories, or by using the
search function.
4 Tap the item to view its details.
5 Click “Buy now!” to start the purchase process. After your purchase has been
validated, you can start to download your content.
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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 favourites. 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...

5Tuning dial6Move up the frequency band to search for a channel7Move down the frequency band to search for a channel8Save or remove a channel as a favourite
Using your favourite radio channelsYou can save the radio channels you most frequently listen to as favourites. By using
favourites 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 
.
3 Enter a name and select a colour for the...

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 device'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...

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...

To take a photo by tapping the on-screen camera button
1 Activate the camera.
2 Point the camera towards the subject.
3 Tap the on-screen camera button 
. The photo is taken as soon as you release
your finger.
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...

To turn on Smile Shutter™
1 Activate the camera.
2 To display all settings, tap 
.
3 Tap  Smile Shutter  and select a smile level.
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 green 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...

Front camera
Select the front camera if you want to take self-portrait photos.
Resolution
Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A
photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.
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...