Sony Xperia advance User manual

User guide
Xperia™go
ST27i/ST27a

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 ...........................................................12
Setup guide......................................................................................13
Screen lock.......................................................................................13
Accounts and services......................................................................14
Getting to know your phone......................................................15
Phone overview.................................................................................15
Using the keys..................................................................................16
Battery..............................................................................................16
Using the touchscreen......................................................................18
Home screen....................................................................................20
Accessing and using applications......................................................22
Status and notifications.....................................................................24
Phone settings menu........................................................................25
Typing text........................................................................................26
Customizing your phone...................................................................30
Memory............................................................................................32
Using a headset with your phone......................................................33
Internet and messaging settings........................................................34
Turning off data traffic.......................................................................35
Data roaming....................................................................................35
Mobile network settings....................................................................35
Calling..........................................................................................37
Emergency calls................................................................................37
Call handling.....................................................................................37
Voicemail..........................................................................................38
Multiple calls.....................................................................................39
Conference calls...............................................................................39
Call settings......................................................................................40
Contacts .....................................................................................41
Transferring contacts to your new phone..........................................41
Contacts screen overview.................................................................43
Managing your contacts....................................................................43
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Communicating with your contacts...................................................45
Sharing your contacts.......................................................................45
Backing up contacts.........................................................................45
Messaging...................................................................................47
Using text and multimedia messaging...............................................47
Text and multimedia message options..............................................48
E-mail..........................................................................................50
Using e-mail......................................................................................50
Using email accounts........................................................................53
Gmail™ and other Google™ services ...............................................53
Google Talk™ ............................................................................55
Timescape™...............................................................................56
Timescape™ main view....................................................................56
Using Timescape™...........................................................................56
Timescape™ settings........................................................................58
Timescape™ Feed widget.................................................................58
Timescape™ Friends widget.............................................................59
Timescape™ Share widget...............................................................60
Getting started with Google Play™..........................................61
Downloading from Google Play™......................................................61
Clearing your application data...........................................................61
Permissions......................................................................................62
Installing applications not from Google Play™ ..................................62
PlayNow™ service.....................................................................63
Before you download content...........................................................63
Downloading from the PlayNow™ service.........................................63
Video Unlimited™.......................................................................64
Video Unlimited™ menu overview.....................................................64
Creating a Video Unlimited™ account...............................................64
Exploring the Video Unlimited™ selection..........................................64
Renting or buying a video..................................................................64
Watching a video from Video Unlimited™..........................................65
Music Unlimited™......................................................................66
Getting organized.......................................................................67
Calendar...........................................................................................67
Alarm clock.......................................................................................67
Scanning with the NeoReader™ application...........................70
NeoReader™ application menu overview..........................................70
Synchronizing data on your phone...........................................71
Synchronizing with Google™............................................................71
Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar and contacts..............71
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Synchronizing with Facebook™........................................................72
Synchronizing using SyncML™.........................................................73
Connecting to wireless networks.............................................75
Wi-Fi® .............................................................................................75
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................78
Web browser...............................................................................80
Toolbar.............................................................................................80
Browsing the web.............................................................................80
Navigating web pages.......................................................................81
Managing bookmarks.......................................................................81
Managing text and images................................................................82
Multiple windows..............................................................................82
Downloading from the web...............................................................83
Browser settings...............................................................................83
Music...........................................................................................85
Protecting your hearing.....................................................................85
Copying media files to your memory card .........................................85
Using the music player .....................................................................85
Identifying music using TrackID technology...........................90
Using TrackID™ technology results...................................................90
Using the FM radio.....................................................................92
FM radio overview.............................................................................92
Using your favorite radio channels.....................................................92
Making a new search for radio channels............................................93
Switching the radio sound between devices......................................93
Switching between mono and stereo sound mode............................93
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™.............................................93
Sharing the details of music you like on Facebook™.........................94
Taking photos and recording videos........................................95
Camera controls overview.................................................................95
Using the still camera........................................................................95
Using the video camera...................................................................102
3D camera ................................................................................105
3D Camera overview.......................................................................105
Viewing photos and videos in Gallery....................................107
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine.................................................................107
Working with albums.......................................................................107
Working with photos in Gallery........................................................109
Viewing photos in 3D Album...................................................112
Managing your photos in 3D Album................................................112
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Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices...................113
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your phone.............113
Preparing to play phone content on DLNA Certified™ devices........113
Playing phone content on other DLNA Certified™ devices..............114
Bluetooth™ wireless technology............................................115
Naming your phone.........................................................................115
Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device..........................................115
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology.............116
Connecting your phone to a computer..................................118
Transferring and handling content using a USB cable......................118
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi®...................118
PC Companion...............................................................................119
Media Go™ ...................................................................................119
Using location services to find your position........................121
Using GPS......................................................................................121
Google Maps™...............................................................................122
Using Google Maps™ to get directions...........................................122
Locking and protecting your phone.......................................123
IMEI number...................................................................................123
SIM card protection........................................................................123
Setting a screen lock.......................................................................124
Updating your phone...............................................................126
Updating your phone wirelessly.......................................................126
Updating your phone using a USB cable connection.......................126
Phone settings overview.........................................................128
Status and notification icons overview..................................129
Status icons....................................................................................129
Notification icons.............................................................................129
Application overview................................................................131
User support.............................................................................133
Troubleshooting.......................................................................134
My phone is not working as expected.............................................134
Resetting the phone........................................................................134
No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging.......135
The battery performance is low.......................................................135
I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer,
when using a USB cable.................................................................135
I cannot use Internet-based services...............................................135
Error messages...............................................................................135
Recycling your phone..............................................................136
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Legal information.....................................................................137
Index..........................................................................................138
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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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Water resistance
In order for your phone to be water-resistant, the covers for the micro USB port and the
headset connector must be firmly closed. Also, make sure that the back cover is
attached correctly.
Avoid exposing your phone 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 or the headset connector in
water, expose the mobile phone to any liquid chemicals, or expose your mobile phone to
moist environments with extreme high or low temperatures. If water or liquid gets on the
micro USB port and the headset connector, wipe it off with a dry cloth. The water
resistance of the micro USB port and the headset connector is not guaranteed in all
environments or conditions.
All compatible accessories including batteries, chargers, handsfree devices, micro USB
cables, microSD™ cards, and straps, 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 product, get help
from our Customer support service.
IP (Ingress Protection) rating
Your phone has an IP rating, which means it has undergone certified tests to measure its
resistance levels to both dust and water. The first digit in the two-digit IP rating indicates
the level of protection against solid objects, including dust. The second digit indicates
how resistant the phone is to water. The higher the numbers, the higher the respective
protection.
The IP rating of your phone is 67. This IP67 rating means that your phone is both dust-
tight and protected against the effects of immersion. 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 solid objects and dust Resistance to water
0. No special protection 0. No special protection
1. Protected against solid objects > 50 mm in diameter 1. Protected against dripping water
2. Protected against solid objects > 12 mm in diameter 2. Protected against dripping water when tilted up
to 15 degrees from normal position
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3. Protected against solid objects > 2.5 mm in
diameter 3. Protected against spraying water
4. Protected against solid objects > 1 mm in diameter 4. Protected against splashing water
5. Protected against dust; limited ingress (no harmful
deposits) 5. Protected against water jet spray
6. Dust-tight 6. Protected against heavy jet spray
7. Protected against the effects of immersion
8. 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 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.
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 back cover
•Insert a thumbnail into the strap hole opening on the back cover, then use your
thumb to firmly lift up the cover.
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.
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1Remove the back cover, then pull out the SIM card holder from the side of the
phone.
2Place the SIM card into the SIM card holder, with the contacts facing up, then
insert the SIM card and holder into the phone.
To insert a memory card
1Remove the back cover from the phone.
2To remove the memory card slot cover, insert a fingernail into the gap between
the memory card slot cover and the headset connector, then pull out the cover.
3Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the gold-colored contacts
facing up.
4Using the edge of a SIM card or other similarly sized card, push the memory card
further into the slot until you hear a locking sound.
5Push the memory card slot cover back into position so that it is fully latched.
To attach the back cover
1Place the back cover over the back of the phone, then fit it into the slots.
2Slide the cover toward the bottom end of the phone. You hear a sound when the
back cover locks into place.
Turning the phone on and off
To turn on the phone
Make sure 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 top 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 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.
Setup guide
The first time you start your phone, a setup guide opens to explain basic phone functions
and helps 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.
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
touchscreen when you are not using it. 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.
To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
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 .
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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 .
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 .
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
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 synchronize your
phone calendar with your Google Calendar™, and to download applications and games,
music, movies and books from Google Play™.
Microsoft®Exchange ActiveSync®account
Synchronize 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™ connects you with friends, family and colleagues all over the world. Log in
now to share your world with others.
SyncML™ account
Synchronize your phone with an Internet server using SyncML™. View and manage
contacts, calendar events and bookmarks from your phone just as easily as you would
from a computer.
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Getting to know your phone
Phone overview
1. Power key
2 Ear speaker
3 Proximity sensor 1
4 Proximity sensor 2
5 Light sensor
6 Notification LED
7 Port for charger/USB cable
8 Volume/Zoom key
9 Menu key
10 Main microphone
11 Home key
12 Back key
13 Touchscreen
14 Headset connector
15 Camera LED light
16 Camera lens
17 Speaker
18 Strap hole
19 Second microphone
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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 it on 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 it 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 outward. Be 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 the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.
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 customize the
settings of each power saving mode.
•Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar, and
contacts) to synchronize manually. You can also synchronize automatically, but increase
the synchronization 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 Android Market™ applications 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.
•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 the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Battery use 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 Add > Widgets > Tools.
3Flick left to find and select the Data traffic widget. You can now turn your data
connection on and off more easily.
To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen
1From your Home screen, press .
2Tap Add > Widgets > Tools.
3Select theQuick 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 customize 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.
4Mark the features that you want to turn off to save power.
5Tap Done.
To display power saver notifications
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Power Saver.
3Press , then select Settings.
4Mark the Notifications 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 list option.
Marked checkbox
Unmarked checkbox
Marked list option
Unmarked list option
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 touchscreen 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 the
gateway to your phone's main features. You can customize 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.
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