Sony Xperia acro S User manual

User guide
Xperia™acro S
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Contents
Important information..................................................................7
Water resistance..........................................................................8
IP (Ingress Protection) rating..............................................................8
Android™ – what and why?.......................................................10
Applications.....................................................................................10
Getting started............................................................................11
Assembly.........................................................................................11
Turning the phone on and off .........................................................11
Screen lock......................................................................................12
Setup guide......................................................................................12
Accounts and services.....................................................................12
Getting to know your phone......................................................14
Phone overview................................................................................14
Using the keys.................................................................................15
Battery..............................................................................................15
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................17
Using the lockscreen.......................................................................19
Home screen....................................................................................20
Accessing and using applications...................................................22
Status and notifications...................................................................24
Phone settings menu.......................................................................25
Typing text.......................................................................................25
Customising your phone..................................................................30
Memory............................................................................................33
Using a headset with your phone....................................................34
Internet and messaging settings......................................................34
Controlling data usage.....................................................................35
Mobile network settings...................................................................36
Calling..........................................................................................38
Emergency calls...............................................................................38
Call handling....................................................................................38
Voicemail..........................................................................................40
Multiple calls....................................................................................40
Conference calls..............................................................................40
Call settings.....................................................................................41
Contacts .....................................................................................43
Transferring contacts to your new phone........................................43
Contacts screen overview...............................................................45
Managing your contacts..................................................................45
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Communicating with your contacts.................................................47
Sharing your contacts......................................................................47
Backing up contacts........................................................................48
Messaging...................................................................................49
Using text and multimedia messaging.............................................49
Text and multimedia message options............................................50
Email............................................................................................52
Using email......................................................................................52
Using email accounts.......................................................................55
Gmail™ and other Google™ services ............................................55
Google Talk™ ............................................................................57
Timescape™...............................................................................58
Timescape™ main view...................................................................58
Using Timescape™..........................................................................58
Timescape™ settings......................................................................60
Timescape™ Feed widget...............................................................60
Timescape™ Friends widget...........................................................61
Timescape™ Share widget..............................................................62
Getting started with Google Play™..........................................63
Downloading from Google Play™....................................................63
Clearing your application data.........................................................63
Permissions......................................................................................64
Installing applications not from Google Play™ ...............................64
PlayNow™ service.....................................................................65
Before you download content..........................................................65
Downloading from the PlayNow™ service......................................65
Video Unlimited™.......................................................................66
Video Unlimited™ menu overview...................................................66
Creating a Video Unlimited™ account.............................................66
Exploring the Video Unlimited™ selection.......................................66
Renting or buying a video................................................................66
Watching a video from Video Unlimited™.......................................67
Music Unlimited™......................................................................68
Getting organised.......................................................................69
Calendar...........................................................................................69
Alarm clock......................................................................................69
Scanning with the NeoReader™ application...........................72
NeoReader™ application menu overview.......................................72
Synchronising data on your phone...........................................73
Synchronising with Google™..........................................................73
Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts..........74
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Synchronising with Facebook™......................................................74
NFC..............................................................................................76
NFC detection area..........................................................................76
Connecting to wireless networks.............................................78
Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................78
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................80
Web browser...............................................................................82
Browsing the web............................................................................82
Navigating web pages.....................................................................82
Managing bookmarks......................................................................83
Managing text and images..............................................................85
Multiple windows.............................................................................85
Downloading from the web..............................................................86
Browser settings..............................................................................86
Listening to music with Walkman™ player..............................88
Protecting your hearing....................................................................88
Copying media files to your memory card ......................................88
Using the Walkman™ player ...........................................................88
Identifying music using TrackID technology...........................95
Using TrackID™ technology results................................................95
Using the FM radio.....................................................................97
FM radio overview............................................................................97
Using your favourite radio channels................................................97
Making a new search for radio channels.........................................98
Switching the radio sound between devices...................................98
Switching between mono and stereo sound mode.........................98
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........................................98
Sharing the details of music you like on Facebook™......................99
Taking photos and recording videos......................................100
Camera controls overview.............................................................100
Using the still camera....................................................................100
Using the video camera.................................................................107
3D camera.................................................................................112
Viewing photos and videos in Album.....................................114
Album tab overview.......................................................................114
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine................................................................114
Viewing photos and videos saved in the phone ...........................114
Viewing your photos on a map......................................................118
Viewing your online albums...........................................................119
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Playing video clips in Movies..................................................121
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices...................123
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your phone.........123
Preparing to play phone content on DLNA Certified™ devices....123
Playing phone content on other DLNA Certified™ devices...........124
Bluetooth™ wireless technology............................................125
Naming your phone.......................................................................125
Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device.......................................125
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology.........126
Connecting your phone to a computer..................................128
Transferring and handling content using a USB cable..................128
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®...............128
PC Companion...............................................................................129
Media Go™ ...................................................................................129
Connecting your phone to a TV set........................................131
Using location services to find your position........................132
Using GPS.....................................................................................132
Google Maps™..............................................................................132
Using Google Maps™ to get directions.........................................133
Backup and restore application..............................................134
Types of content you can back up................................................134
Preparing to use the Backup and restore application...................134
Restoring backed up content using the Backup and restore
application.....................................................................................134
Locking and protecting your phone.......................................136
IMEI number...................................................................................136
SIM card protection.......................................................................136
Setting a screen lock.....................................................................137
Updating your phone...............................................................139
Updating your phone wirelessly.....................................................139
Updating your phone using a USB cable connection....................139
Phone settings overview.........................................................141
Status and notification icons overview..................................143
Status icons...................................................................................143
Notification icons...........................................................................143
Application overview................................................................145
User support.............................................................................147
Troubleshooting.......................................................................148
My phone is not working as expected...........................................148
Resetting the phone.......................................................................148
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No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging....149
The battery performance is low.....................................................149
My wired headset does not work...................................................149
I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer,
when using a USB cable................................................................149
I cannot use Internet-based services.............................................149
Error messages..............................................................................149
Recycling your phone..............................................................151
Legal information.....................................................................152
Index..........................................................................................153
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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.
Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access
to the Internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the
Internet from your phone. Contact your wireless service provider for more
information.
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Water resistance
In order for your phone to be water resistant, the covers for the micro USB port, the
headset connector, the HDMI™ connector, the microSD™ card slot and the SIM card
slot must be firmly closed. Also, make sure that the bottom cover is attached
correctly.
Avoid exposing your device to environments with excessive dust or moisture. Normal
wear and tear along with damage to your device can reduce its ability to resist dust
or moisture. Do not use your phone in the following conditions:
Ocean water Swimming pool Diving
Hot water Sand/mud Other liquid
chemicals
Never submerge the mobile phone, the micro USB port, the headset connector, the
HDMI™ connector, the microSD™ card slot or the SIM card slot in water. Never
expose the mobile phone to any liquid chemicals, and never expose your mobile
phone to moist environments with extreme high or low temperatures. If water or liquid
gets on the micro USB port, the headset connector, the HDMI™ connector, the
microSD™ card slot and the SIM card slot, wipe it off with a dry cloth. The water
resistance of the micro USB port, the headset connector, the HDMI™ connector, the
microSD™ card slot and the SIM card slot is not guaranteed in all environments or
conditions.
All compatible accessories, including chargers, handsfree devices, micro USB cables
and microSD™ cards, are not dust and water resistant on their own.
Your warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by abuse or improper use
of your device. If you have any further questions about the use of your products, refer
to our Customer support service for help.
IP (Ingress Protection) rating
Your phone has an IP rating, which means it has undergone certified tests to
measure its resistance levels to water. The digit after X indicates how resistant the
phone is to water. The higher the numbers, the higher the respective protection.
The IP ratings of your phone are IPX5, IPX7 and IP5X. This means that your phone is
dust protected and is protected against the effects of immersion and low pressure
water stream. So you can use the phone in extreme weather conditions, for example,
when it's snowing or raining, or when humidity levels are high. You can also use the
phone in dusty or sandy environments, and when your fingers are wet. See the table
for more details.
Resistance to water
IPX0. No special protection
IPX1. Protected against dripping water
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IPX2. Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15 degrees from normal position
IPX3. Protected against spraying water
IPX4. Protected against splashing water
IPX5. Protected against water jet spray
IPX6. Protected against heavy jet spray
IPX7. Protected against the effects of immersion
IPX8. Protected against submersion
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Android™ – what and why?
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 customise 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.
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 insert the SIM card
Do not insert an incompatible SIM card, for example, a micro SIM card, in the SIM card slot.
Doing so could permanently damage your SIM card or your phone.
1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the SIM card slot cover and the side of
the phone, then detach the cover.
2Using a fingernail, pull out the SIM card holder.
3Insert the SIM card on the holder, with the gold-coloured contacts facing
down.
4Insert the SIM card holder back into the phone.
5Re-attach the SIM card slot cover.
To insert a memory card
1Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card slot cover and the
side of the phone, then detach the cover from the slot.
2Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-coloured
contacts facing up.
3Push the memory card further into the slot until you hear a locking sound.
4Re-attach the memory card slot cover.
A memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets.
Turning the phone on and off
To turn on the phone
Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the phone for
the first time.
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1Press and hold down the power key on the right side of the phone until the
phone vibrates.
2If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key 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.
5Wait a while for the phone 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 .
To turn off the phone
1Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens.
2In the options menu, tap Power off.
3Tap OK.
It may take a while for the phone to shut down.
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
•Briefly press the power key .
To unlock the screen
•Drag to the right across the screen.
To lock the screen manually
•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Setup guide
The first time you start your phone, a setup guide opens to explain basic phone
functions and help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the
phone to your specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the
Application screen.
To access the setup guide manually
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap 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
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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
personalised view.
Google™ account
Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with
your Android phone. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the Gmail™
application in your phone, to chat with friends using Google Talk™, to synchronise
your phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and
games, music, movies and books from Google Play™.
Microsoft®Exchange ActiveSync®account
Synchronise your phone 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 phone so that you
can stay in touch from anywhere.
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Getting to know your phone
Phone overview
1. Notification LED
2. Connector for charger/USB cable
3. Proximity sensor
4. Light sensor
5. Headset connector
6. Ear speaker
7. HDMI™ connector
8. Front camera lens
9. Power key
10. Volume/Zoom key
11. Camera key
12. Menu key
13. Main microphone
14. Home key
15. Back key
16. Touchscreen
17. Speaker
18. Camera lens
19. Second microphone
20. microSD™ card slot
21. SIM card slot
22. Connector for Charging Dock
23. Strap hole
24. Camera LED light
25. NFC™ detection area
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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
•Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications
Menu
•Open a list of options available in the current screen or application
Battery
Your phone has an embedded battery.
Charging the battery
Charge your phone for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the phone for the first
time. When you connect the phone charger cable to a power source, such as a USB
port or a phone charger, it may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears
on the screen. You can still use your phone while it is charging. Charging the phone
over a long period of time, for example, overnight, does not damage the battery or
the phone.
The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a
certain time when the phone charger is connected. This is to extend battery life and may result
in the charge status showing a level below 100 percent.
To charge the phone
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1Plug the phone charger into a power outlet.
2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, with
the USB symbol facing down. The battery status LED lights up when charging
starts.
4When the battery status LED is green, the phone is fully charged. Disconnect
the USB cable from your phone by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not
to bend the connector when removing the cable from the phone.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the LED lights up
after you connect the phone charger cable to a power source.
Battery LED status
Green The battery is fully charged
Flashing red The battery level is low
Orange The battery is charging. The battery level is between low and full
To check the battery level
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.
Improving battery performance
The following tips can help you improve battery performance:
•Charge your phone often. This will not affect the lifetime of the battery.
•Downloading data from the Internet is power consuming. When you're not using the
Internet, you can save power by disabling all data connections over mobile networks.
This setting does not prevent your phone from transmitting data over other wireless
networks.
•Turn off GPS, Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® when you don't need these features. You can
turn them on and off more easily by adding the Quick settings widget to your Home
screen. You do not need to turn off 3G.
•Use the Power Saver feature to reduce battery consumption. You can select the
power saving mode that best suits the way you use your phone. You can also
customise the settings of each power saving mode.
•Set your synchronisation applications (used to synchronise your email, calendar and
contacts) to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise automatically, but
increase the synchronisation intervals.
•Check the battery usage menu in the phone to see which applications use the most
power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming
applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google
Play™ may also consume more power.
•Close and exit applications that you are not using.
•Lower the screen display brightness level.
•Turn off your phone or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with
no network coverage. Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available
networks, and this consumes power.
•Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand
less battery power than the phone's loudspeakers.
•Keep your phone in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time
during which the phone is connected to the network and is not being used.
•Disable any live wallpaper.
•Go to www.sonymobile.com to get the latest battery performance tips for your phone
model.
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To access the battery usage menu
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Battery to see which installed applications consume
the most battery power.
To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen
1From your Home screen, press .
2Tap .
3Tap Tools > Data traffic.
To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen
1From your Home screen, press .
2Tap > Tools.
3Select the Quick settings widget.
Reducing battery consumption with Power Saver
Use pre-set power saving modes to manage power consuming applications and
reduce battery consumption. With Power Saver, you can also customise the settings
within each power saving mode to the way you use your phone.
To activate a power saving mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Power Saver.
3Tap the icon next to the power saving mode that you want to activate.
To deactivate a power saving mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Power Saver.
3Tap the illuminated icon next to the active power saving mode to turn it off.
To change the settings for a power saving mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Power Saver.
3To open the settings menu, tap the name of a power saving mode.
4Adjust the settings as desired to save power.
5Tap .
To display power saver notifications
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Power Saver.
3Tap .
4Mark the Status bar checkbox.
Using the touchscreen
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen of your phone when you buy it.
You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the
touchscreen might not function properly.
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 touchscreen 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 warranty
service.
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To open or highlight an item
•Tap the item.
To mark or unmark options
•Tap the relevant checkbox or the switch beside the option name.
Marked checkbox
Unmarked checkbox
Switched on
Switched off
Zooming
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 the screen (in any direction) to make the zoom icons appear.
To zoom with two fingers
•Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out)
or spread them apart (to zoom in).
Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the web.
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 or flick 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 has sensors that detect both light and proximity. 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.
Using the lockscreen
On the lockscreen, you can still view notifications, for example, notifications of
missed calls and messages that arrived since the phone was last locked. You can
also control the playback of audio tracks without unlocking the screen.
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To view missed calls from the lockscreen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2Drag to the right across the screen.
To view new text messages from the lockscreen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2Drag to the right across the screen.
To play an audio track from the lockscreen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2To display music player controls, place a finger on the time and date area and
flick to the left.
3Tap .
To pause an audio track from the lockscreen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2When the music player controls appear, tap .
To change the currently playing audio track from the lockscreen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2When the music player controls appear, tap or .
Home screen
Your phone Home screen is the equivalent of the desktop on a computer. It's your
gateway to the main features in your phone. You can customise your Home screen
with widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, 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.
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.
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