Sony Ericsson XPERIA PLAY R800at Service manual

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Extended User guide

Contents
Important information..................................................................6
Android™ – what and why?.........................................................7
Applications........................................................................................7
Getting started..............................................................................8
Assembly............................................................................................8
Turning on the phone..........................................................................9
Screen lock.........................................................................................9
Setup guide........................................................................................9
Accounts and services......................................................................10
Getting to know your phone......................................................11
Phone overview.................................................................................11
Using the keys..................................................................................12
Charging the battery.........................................................................12
Using the touch screen.....................................................................13
Home screen....................................................................................14
Accessing and using applications......................................................16
Status and notifications.....................................................................17
Phone settings menu........................................................................19
Typing text........................................................................................19
Adjusting the volume.........................................................................20
Customizing your phone...................................................................21
Battery..............................................................................................23
Memory............................................................................................24
Stereo portable handsfree.................................................................25
Internet and messaging settings........................................................25
Turning off data traffic.......................................................................26
Data roaming....................................................................................26
Network settings...............................................................................27
Gaming........................................................................................28
Accessing Sony PlayStation® games via the PlayStation® Pocket....28
Playing games...................................................................................28
Calling..........................................................................................30
Emergency calls................................................................................30
Call handling.....................................................................................30
Voicemail..........................................................................................31
Multiple calls.....................................................................................31
Conference calls...............................................................................32
Call settings......................................................................................32
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Contacts .....................................................................................34
Opening Contacts for the first time....................................................34
Getting contacts into your phone......................................................34
Contacts screen overview.................................................................35
Managing your contacts....................................................................35
Communicating with your contacts...................................................37
Sharing your contacts.......................................................................37
Backing up contacts.........................................................................38
Messaging...................................................................................39
Using text and multimedia messaging...............................................39
Text and multimedia message options..............................................40
Email............................................................................................41
Using e-mail......................................................................................41
Using email accounts........................................................................43
Gmail™ and other Google™ services ...............................................43
Google Talk™ ............................................................................45
Sony Ericsson Timescape™......................................................46
Timescape™ main view....................................................................46
Timescape™ widget.........................................................................46
Using Timescape™...........................................................................46
Timescape™ settings........................................................................48
Android Market™.......................................................................49
Payment options...............................................................................49
Downloading from Android Market™................................................49
Clearing your application data...........................................................50
Permissions......................................................................................50
Installing applications from unknown sources....................................51
Getting organized.......................................................................52
Calendar...........................................................................................52
Synchronizing.............................................................................53
Google Sync™ synchronization service.............................................53
Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar and contacts..............53
Synchronizing and storing your contacts...........................................54
Connecting to wireless networks.............................................56
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................56
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................59
Web browser...............................................................................61
Toolbar.............................................................................................61
Browsing the web.............................................................................61
Navigating web pages.......................................................................62
Managing bookmarks.......................................................................62
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Managing text and images................................................................63
Multiple windows..............................................................................63
Downloading from the web...............................................................64
Browser settings...............................................................................64
Music...........................................................................................65
Copying media files to your memory card..........................................65
Using the music player......................................................................65
TrackID™ technology........................................................................68
Taking photos and recording videos........................................70
Viewfinder and camera controls........................................................70
Using the camera..............................................................................70
Viewing your photos and videos in Gallery..............................75
Working with albums.........................................................................75
Working with photos.........................................................................77
Bluetooth™ wireless technology..............................................80
Phone name.....................................................................................80
Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device............................................80
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology...............81
Connecting your phone to a computer....................................83
Transferring and handling content using a USB cable........................83
USB connection modes....................................................................83
PC Companion.................................................................................84
Media Go™ .....................................................................................84
Location services.......................................................................86
Using GPS........................................................................................86
Google Maps™.................................................................................86
Getting directions..............................................................................87
Locking and protecting your phone.........................................88
IMEI number.....................................................................................88
SIM card protection..........................................................................88
Setting a screen lock.........................................................................89
Updating your phone.................................................................91
Updating your phone wirelessly.........................................................91
Updating your phone using a USB cable...........................................91
Phone settings overview...........................................................92
Icons overview............................................................................93
Status icons......................................................................................93
Notification icons...............................................................................93
Applications overview................................................................95
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User support...............................................................................97
Troubleshooting.........................................................................98
My phone is not working as expected...............................................98
Resetting the phone..........................................................................98
I cannot charge the phone................................................................98
No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging.........98
The battery performance is low.........................................................98
I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer,
when using a USB cable...................................................................98
I cannot use Internet-based services.................................................99
Error messages.................................................................................99
Legal information.....................................................................100
Index..........................................................................................101
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Important information
Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone.
Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/
regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to
the GSM International Emergency Number 112. Please contact your network operator or service
provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access
or usage fees apply.
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Android™ – what and why?
An Android™ phone can perform many of the same functions as a computer. But you can
also adjust it to better suit your needs, to receive the information you want, and have fun
at the same time. You can add and delete applications, or enhance them to improve
functionality. At Android Market™ you can download a range of applications and games
from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate applications on your Android™
phone with your personal data and online accounts. 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 as much social networking as you like.
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™.
Applications
An application is a phone program that helps you perform a task. For example, there are
applications to make calls, take photos and download more applications.
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Getting started
Assembly
To remove the battery cover
Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone.
When you remove the cover, the memory card becomes inaccessible. This is to prevent you from
losing data. The memory card becomes accessible again when you replace the cover. Make sure
that the cover is properly attached.
To insert the SIM card and the memory card
•Remove the battery cover, then insert the SIM card and the memory card in the
relevant slots.
To remove the memory card
•Remove the battery cover, then press against the edge of the memory card and
release it. Draw the card outward to remove it.
To attach the battery cover
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1Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens hole in the cover
is aligned with the camera lens.
2Press down firmly on all edges of the battery cover to make sure it is tightly
attached. Otherwise, your memory card might not function properly.
Turning on the phone
To turn on the phone
1Press and hold down the power key on the top of the phone until it vibrates.
2If your screen goes dark, press or press briefly to activate the screen.
3To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen.
4Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK.
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, press .
To turn off the phone
1Press and hold down until the options menu opens.
2In the options menu, tap Power off.
3Tap OK.
Screen lock
When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touch
screen when you are not using it.
To activate the screen
•Press or press briefly.
To unlock the screen
•Drag the icon to the right across the screen.
To lock the screen manually
•When the screen is active, briefly press the key.
Setup guide
The first time you start your phone, a setup guide explains basic phone functions and helps
you enter essential settings. Set up your phone so that it works to your needs. Import your
old contacts, select your phone language, optimize your wireless network connection
settings, and much more.
The setup guide covers the following:
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•Basic phone settings such as language, Internet, time and date.
•Wi-Fi® settings – speed up your connection and decrease data transfer costs.
•Application settings – helps you with email setup, online service accounts, and contact
transfers.
You can also refer to the respective chapters in the in-phone User guide, also available at
www.sonyericsson.com/support, for more help with the following:
•Info on your phone’s hard keys
•Entering text
•Wi-Fi®
•Sony Ericsson Sync
Before you can import contacts via a synchronization account, you first need to set up the
synchronization account and back up your old contacts to it. If you do not want existing contacts
saved on your memory card or SIM card to be synchronized, then you should import these
contacts from the memory card or SIM card to your new phone before you set up the
synchronization account.
If you prefer, you can skip some steps and access the setup guide later from the applications
screen or change the settings from the Settings menu.
To access the setup guide
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Tap Setup guide.
Accounts and services
Sign in to your online service accounts from your phone and benefit from a range of services.
Combine services and get even more out of them. For example, collect contacts from your
Google™ and Facebook™ accounts and integrate them into your phonebook, so you have
everything in one place.
You can sign up to online services from your phone as well as from a computer. When you
sign up for the first time, an account is created with your user name, password, settings
and personal information. The next time you sign in, you get a personalized view.
Google™ account
A Google™ account is key to your Android™ phone. Use Gmail™ to send emails, Google
Talk™ to chat with friends, and Android Market™ to download applications.
Sony Ericsson account
Store your phone contacts on a secure Sony Ericsson server, and you'll always have a
backup online. You can also store your phone calendar and Internet bookmarks in your
Sony Ericsson account.
Exchange Active Sync account
Synchronize your phone with your corporate Exchange Active Sync account. This way, you
keep your work email, contacts and calendar events with you at all times.
Facebook™ account
Facebook™ connects you with friends, family and colleagues all over the world. Log in now
to share your world with others.
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Getting to know your phone
Phone overview
1 Directional buttons
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2 Game menu
3 Touch pad
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8 Select key
9 Start key
10 Main microphone opening
11 Light sensor/ Proximity sensor
12 Ear speaker
13 Front camera
14 3.5 mm headset connector
15 Touch screen
16 Connector for charger/USB cable
17 Back key
18 Home key
19 Menu key
20 Search key
21 Power key/Screen lock/Notification LED
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23 Camera LED flash
24 Left trigger
25 Camera lens
26 Volume key
27 Right trigger
28 Strap holder
29 Speakers
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Using the keys
Back •Go back to the previous screen
•Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel
Home •Go to the Home screen from any application or screen
•Open a window showing your most recently used applications
Menu •Open a list of options available in the current screen or application
Search •Shortcut to Google™ Search
Charging the battery
The phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. It may take a few minutes
before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the phone to a power
source. You can still use your phone while it is charging.
The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a
certain time. This is to extend battery life and may result in the charge status showing a level
below 100 percent.
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To charge the phone using the power adapter
•Connect the phone to a power outlet using the USB cable and the power adapter.
To charge the phone using a computer
•Connect the phone to a USB port on a computer using the USB cable included in
the phone kit.
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Using the touch screen
When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save
battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touch
screen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect your
subscription and make sure only you can access your phone content.
Your phone screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or
shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to drops
and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony Ericsson warranty
service.
To open or highlight an item
•Tap the item.
To mark or unmark options
•Tap the relevant checkbox or in some cases the right side of the list option, to mark
or unmark an option.
Marked checkbox
Unmarked checkbox
Marked list option
Unmarked list option
Zooming
There are two ways to zoom. The zoom options available depend on the application you
are using.
To zoom
•When available, tap or to zoom in or out. You may have to drag your finger
on the screen (in any direction) to make the zoom icons appear.
•Touch an area on the screen with two fingers at once and pinch them together to
zoom out, or spread the two fingers apart to zoom in. Repeat the relevant movement
to keep zooming in or out.
When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers are
within the zoomable area. If you, for example, want to zoom in on a photo, make sure that both
fingers are within the photo frame area.
Scrolling
Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can also
scroll to the sides.
Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.
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To scroll
•Drag your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen.
To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.
To flick
•To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.
You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it
immediately by tapping the screen.
Sensors
Your phone includes a light sensor and a proximity sensor. The light sensor detects the
ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The proximity
sensor turns the touch screen off when your face touches the screen. This prevents you
from unintentionally activating phone functions when you are engaged in a call.
Home screen
Your phone's Home screen is the equivalent of the desktop on a computer. It's your
gateway to the main features in your phone. You can customize your Home screen with
widgets, shortcuts, wallpaper, and other items. The Home screen extends beyond the
regular screen display width, so you need to flick left or right to view content in one of the
screen's four extensions.
shows which part of the Home screen you are in.
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The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access.
To go to the Home screen
•Press .
To browse the Home screen
•Flick right or left.
To get an overview of all widgets on a screen
•Pinch on any area of your Home screen, including one of the four Home screen
extensions. All widgets contained in different areas of your Home screen are now
displayed in one view.
When all Home screen widgets are combined in one view, tap on any widget to go to the area
of the Home screen containing that widget.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For example,
the Music player widget allows you to start playing music directly and the Sony Ericsson
Timescape™ widget displays incoming messages.
To add widgets to the Home screen
1From your Home screen, press .
2Tap Add > Widgets.
3Tap a widget.
Rearranging your Home screen
Change the appearance of your Home screen and what to access from it. For example,
change the background, move items around, create folders and add shortcuts to contacts,
bookmarks and more.
Replace the items at the bottom of your Home screen with the items you access most frequently.
To add a shortcut to the Home screen
1From your Home screen, press .
2Tap Add > Shortcuts.
3Find and select a shortcut.
Add application shortcuts directly from the Application screen by touching and holding the
application.
To add a folder to the Home screen
1From your Home screen, press .
2Tap Add > Folders.
3Enter a name for the folder, select an icon and tap Done.
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To add items to a folder
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item
to the folder.
To rename a folder
1Tap the folder to open it.
2Touch and hold the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
To move an item on the Home screen
1Press to open your Home screen.
2Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item
to the new location.
Drop an item on top of another item to create a folder.
To delete an item from the Home screen
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item
to .
Changing the background of your Home screen
Make your Home screen more personal with wallpapers. You can use animations or a photo
you have taken. Go to Android Market™ and other sources to download, for example, live
wallpapers that change with the changing hours of the day.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1From your Home screen, press .
2Tap Wallpaper, then select a wallpaper.
Accessing and using applications
Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application screen.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the applications
that come installed with your phone as well as the applications you download.
The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick left
and right to view all content.
To open the Application screen
•From your Home screen, tap .
To browse the Application screen
•Open the Application screen, then flick right or left.
To create a shortcut to an application on the Home screen
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Touch and hold an application until it appears on your Home screen, then drag it to
the desired location.
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Opening and closing applications
To open an application
•From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.
To close an application
•Press .
Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may continue
to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application, you can
continue where you left off.
Recently used applications window
You can view and access recently used applications from this window.
To open the recently used applications window
•Press and hold down .
Application menu
You can open a menu at any time when you are using an application by pressing the
key on your phone. The menu will look different depending on which application you
are using.
To open a menu in an application
•While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
Rearranging your Application screen
Move the applications around on the Application screen according to your preferences.
To sort your applications on the Application screen
1Open the Application screen, then tap .
2Select a sorting option.
To move an application on the Application screen
1Open the Application screen, then tap .
2Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item
to the new location.
3Tap to exit edit mode.
You can only move your applications when is selected.
Status and notifications
The status bar at the top of your screen shows what's going on in your phone. To the left
you get notifications when there is something new or ongoing. For example, new message
and calendar notifications appear here. The right side shows the signal strength, battery
status, and other information.
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A notification light also gives you battery status information and some notifications. For
example, a flashing green light means there is a new message or a missed call.
The notification light may not work when the battery level is low.
Checking notifications and ongoing activities
You can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get more information.
For example, open a new message or view a calendar event from the Notification panel.
You can also open running applications, such as the music player.
To open the Notification panel
•Drag the status bar downwards.
To close the Notification panel
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To open a running application from the Notification panel
•From the Notification panel, tap the icon for the running application to open it.
To clear the Notification panel
•From the Notification panel, tap Clear.
Phone settings menu
View and change your phone settings from the Settings menu.
To access the phone settings
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Tap Settings.
Typing text
Using the keyboard
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1Change the character case and turn on the caps lock. For some languages, this key is used to access extra
characters in the language
2 Close the keyboard view
3 Display numbers and symbols. Touch and hold to display smileys
4 Enter a space
5 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages or Quick text settings
6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input
7 Delete a character before the cursor
To display the keyboard to enter text
•Tap a text entry field.
To hide the keyboard
•When you enter text, press or tap .
To use the landscape keyboard
•When you enter text, turn the phone sideways.
For the keyboard to support this feature, landscape mode must be supported by the application
you are using, and your screen orientation settings must be set to automatic.
To enter text
•To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
•To enter a character variant, touch and hold a regular keyboard character to get a
list of available options, then select from the list. For example, to enter "é", touch and
hold "e" until other options appear, then, while keeping your finger pressed on the
keyboard, drag to and select "é".
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To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters
•Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa.
To turn on the caps lock
•Before you type a word, tap or until appears.
To enter numbers or symbols
•When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears.
To insert a smiley
1When you enter text, touch and hold .
2Select a smiley.
To delete characters
•Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete, then tap .
To enter a carriage return
•When you enter text, tap to enter a carriage return.
To edit text
1When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until the Edit text menu appears.
2Select an option.
Keyboard settings
You can select settings for the keyboard, such as writing language and automatic
prediction.
To access the keyboard settings
•When you enter text, tap . If you have selected more than one writing language,
touch and hold instead.
To change writing language
1When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more
than one input language.
2Tap Writing languages and select the languages you want to use for writing.
If you have selected more than one input language, tap to switch between the selected
writing languages.
Quick text settings
While entering text, you can access a Quick text settings menu that helps you set options
for text prediction. For example, you can decide how you want the phone to present word
alternatives and correct words as you type, or enable the text input application to remember
new words you write.
To change quick text settings
1When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold .
2Tap Quick text settings.
3Select the desired settings.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the ringtone volume for phone calls and notifications as well as for music
and video playback.
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