Sony Xperia E1 dual D2104 User manual

User guide
Xperia™ E1 dual
D2104/D2105

Contents
Getting started..............................................................................6
Overview............................................................................................6
Assembly............................................................................................7
Starting your device for the first time..................................................8
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................8
Charging your device.........................................................................9
Learning the basics....................................................................11
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................11
Locking and unlocking the screen....................................................13
Home screen....................................................................................13
Application screen............................................................................14
Navigating applications....................................................................15
Widgets............................................................................................16
Shortcuts and folders.......................................................................17
Background and themes..................................................................18
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................19
Status and notifications....................................................................19
Icons in the status bar......................................................................20
Application overview........................................................................21
Downloading applications.........................................................23
Downloading applications from Google Play™................................23
Downloading applications from other sources.................................23
Internet and networks................................................................24
Browsing the web.............................................................................24
Internet and messaging settings......................................................24
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................25
Sharing your mobile data connection...............................................26
Controlling data usage.....................................................................27
Selecting cellular networks...............................................................28
Virtual private networks (VPNs).......................................................29
Synchronizing data on your device..........................................30
About synchronizing data on your device........................................30
Synchronizing with Google™...........................................................30
Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts...........30
Basic settings.............................................................................32
Accessing settings...........................................................................32
Sound, ringtone, and volume...........................................................32
SIM card protection..........................................................................33
Screen settings................................................................................34
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Screen lock......................................................................................34
Language settings............................................................................35
Date and time...................................................................................35
Enhancing the sound output............................................................36
Typing text..................................................................................37
On-screen keyboard.........................................................................37
Entering text using voice input.........................................................38
Editing text.......................................................................................38
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard..................................................39
Calling..........................................................................................40
Making calls.....................................................................................40
Receiving calls.................................................................................41
Ongoing calls...................................................................................42
Using the call log..............................................................................42
Forwarding calls...............................................................................43
Restricting calls................................................................................43
Multiple calls.....................................................................................44
Conference calls..............................................................................44
Voicemail..........................................................................................44
Emergency calls...............................................................................45
Contacts......................................................................................46
Transferring contacts.......................................................................46
Searching and viewing contacts.......................................................47
Adding and editing contacts.............................................................48
Favorites and groups.......................................................................49
Sending contact information.............................................................49
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application.....................50
Backing up contacts.........................................................................50
Messaging...................................................................................51
Reading and sending messages......................................................51
Organizing your messages..............................................................52
Calling from a message...................................................................53
Messaging settings..........................................................................53
Instant messaging and video chat....................................................53
Email............................................................................................55
Setting up email...............................................................................55
Sending and receiving email messages...........................................55
Email preview pane..........................................................................57
Organizing your email messages.....................................................57
Email account settings.....................................................................58
Gmail™............................................................................................58
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Music...........................................................................................60
Transferring music to your device....................................................60
Listening to music............................................................................60
WALKMAN homescreen .................................................................61
Playlists............................................................................................62
Sharing music..................................................................................63
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................64
Visualizer .........................................................................................64
Recognizing music with TrackID™..................................................64
FM radio......................................................................................66
Listening to the radio........................................................................66
Favorite radio channels....................................................................67
Sound settings.................................................................................67
Camera........................................................................................68
Taking photos and recording videos................................................68
Adding the geographical position to your photos.............................69
General camera settings..................................................................69
Still camera settings.........................................................................70
Video camera settings......................................................................72
Photos and videos in Album......................................................73
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................73
Sharing and managing photos and videos.......................................74
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................75
Photo albums...................................................................................76
Viewing your photos on a map.........................................................76
Videos..........................................................................................78
Watching videos in the Movies application......................................78
Transferring video content to your device........................................79
Managing video content...................................................................79
Connectivity................................................................................80
Bluetooth® wireless technology.......................................................80
Connecting your device to a computer.............................................82
Using a headset ..............................................................................84
Smart Connect.................................................................................85
Travel and maps.........................................................................87
Using location services....................................................................87
Google Maps™ and navigation........................................................87
Using data traffic when traveling......................................................89
Airplane mode..................................................................................89
Calendar and alarm clock.........................................................90
Calendar...........................................................................................90
Alarm and clock................................................................................91
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Support and maintenance.........................................................93
Support for your device....................................................................93
Updating your device.......................................................................93
IMEI number.....................................................................................94
Battery and power management......................................................94
Memory and storage........................................................................95
Resetting your device.......................................................................96
Recycling your device......................................................................97
Important information................................................................98
Important information leaflet.............................................................98
Limitations to services and features.................................................98
Legal information..............................................................................98
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Getting started
Overview
1 Charging light/Notification light
2 Ear speaker
3 WALKMAN key
4 Proximity sensor/Light sensor
5 Volume/Zoom key
6 Power key
7 Main microphone
8 Second microphone
9 Headset jack
10 Camera lens
11 Charger/USB port cover
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12 Speaker
13 Strap hole
Assembly
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet
before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.
To remove the back cover
•Insert a fingernail into the gap (as shown in the illustration) and lift up the cover.
To insert the SIM cards
•Remove the battery cover and the battery, then insert the SIM cards into the
corresponding slots with the gold-colored contacts facing down.
To insert a memory card
1Remove the back cover and the battery.
2Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-colored
contacts facing down.
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To attach the back cover
1Place the back cover over the back of the device, then press down on the
bottom corners to lock them into place.
2Moving from bottom to top, press down the sides of the cover until the cover
clicks into place.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalize your device. For example, if you
have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up
straightaway. And you can download Internet and Wi-Fi® settings.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu.
To turn on the device
1Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.
3Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
4If your screen is locked, place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down to
unlock it.
5Wait a while for the device 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 device
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 device to shut down.
Why do I need a Google™ account?
Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by
Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device
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when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and Google
Play™—the online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out
of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is
mandatory if you want to:
•Download and install applications from Google Play™.
•Synchronize email, contacts, and the calendar.
•Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
www.sonymobile.com/support .
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at www.google.com/accounts .
Charging your device
The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device
while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance
in Battery and power management on page 94.
To charge your device
1Plug the 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 device, with the
USB symbol facing up. The notification light lights up when charging starts.
4When the notification light is green, the device is fully charged. Disconnect the
USB cable from your device by pulling it straight outward. Make sure not to
bend the connector when removing the cable from the device.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
lights up after you connect the charger cable to a power source.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing red The battery level is low
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Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
•Open or select an item.
•Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
•Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
•Move an item.
•Activate an item-specific menu.
•Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
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Pinching and spreading
•Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo, or a map.
Swiping
•Scroll up or down a list.
•Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
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Flicking
•Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
Locking and unlocking the screen
When your device 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. When you buy your device, a basic screen
swipe lock is already set. In other words, you have to swipe up or down on the screen
to unlock it. You can later change the security settings and add other kinds of locks.
See
Screen lock on the 34page.
To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
To lock the screen
•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop
on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
represented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen. The highlighted dot
shows the pane that you are currently in.
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To go to the Home screen
•Press .
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and
delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home
screen pane.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap .
To add a pane to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap .
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you
download.
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To view all applications on the Application screen
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
•Flick left or right to find the application, then tap the application.
To open the Application screen menu
•When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right.
To move an application on the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2Make sure Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then
drag it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the screen
vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
To search for an application from the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2Tap Search apps.
3Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys and the recently
used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used
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applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit while others
continue to run in the background or pause. If an application is paused or running in
the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the
application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window
3 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
4 Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
•Press .
To open a menu in an application
•While using the application, press .
A menu is not available in all applications.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They
also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic
weather information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the
full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google
Play™.
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To add a widget to the Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Widgets.
2Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then
a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To move a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to the new location.
To delete a widget
•Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to .
To add a widget to the lock screen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2Swipe inward from the top-left area of the screen until appears, then tap it.
3If required, enter your PIN code, pattern, or password to unlock the screen.
4Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
5Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen
tidy.
1 Access a folder containing applications
2 Access an application using a shortcut
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To add a shortcut to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates
and the customization menu appears.
2In the customization menu, tap Apps.
3Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap Shortcuts and then select an application from the list
available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow
you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To move an item on the Home screen
•Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to .
To create a folder on the Home screen
•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the
device vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or
shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
•Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1Tap the folder to open it.
2Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and themes
You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different
themes. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.
To change your Home screen wallpaper
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
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To set a theme
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
To change the wallpaper for the lock screen
1Drag the status bar downward, then tap .
2Tap Personalization > Lock screen.
3Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.
To take a screenshot
1Press and hold down the power key and the volume down key simultaneously
until you hear a clicking sound.
2To view the screenshot, drag the status bar fully downwards.
Status and notifications
The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar
notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information such
as battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open the
Notification panel and handle your notifications.
To open or close the Notification panel
To take action on a notification
•Tap the notification.
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
•Place your finger on a notification and flick left or right.
To clear all notifications from the Notification panel
•Tap Clear.
Notification light
A notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a flashing blue light means there is a new message or a missed call.
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Icons in the status bar
Status icons
Signal strength
No signal
Roaming
GPRS is available
EDGE is available
3G is available
Cellular data network is available
Sending and downloading GPRS data
Sending and downloading EDGE data
Sending and downloading 3G data
Sending and downloading cellular data
Battery status
The battery is charging
STAMINA mode is activated
Flight mode is activated
The Bluetooth® function is activated
The SIM card is not inserted
The microphone is muted
The speakerphone is on
Silent mode
Vibrate mode
An alarm is set
Synchronization is ongoing
Problem with sign-in or synchronization
Notification icons
The following notification icons may appear on your screen:
New email message
New text message or multimedia message
New voicemail
Upcoming calendar event
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