Sony Xperia E1 User manual

User guide
Xperia™E1 dual
D2104/D2105

Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 6
Overview.............................................................................................6
Assembly............................................................................................7
Screen protection................................................................................8
Starting your device for the first time................................................... 8
Why do I need a Google™ account?...................................................9
Charging your device.......................................................................... 9
Learning the basics......................................................................11
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 11
Locking and unlocking the screen.....................................................13
Home screen.................................................................................... 13
Application screen.............................................................................15
Navigating applications..................................................................... 16
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 MMS settings ............................................................... 24
Wi-Fi®.............................................................................................. 25
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................ 27
Controlling data usage...................................................................... 27
Selecting mobile networks................................................................ 28
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................29
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................30
Synchronizing with online accounts...................................................30
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................30
Basic settings...............................................................................32
Accessing settings............................................................................32
Sound, ringtone, and volume............................................................ 32
SIM card protection ......................................................................... 33
Screen settings.................................................................................33
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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.......................................................................................... 45
Emergency calls................................................................................45
Contacts ......................................................................................46
Transferring contacts........................................................................ 46
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................47
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................48
Adding medical and emergency contact information.........................49
Favorites and groups........................................................................ 50
Sending contact information..............................................................51
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 51
Backing up contacts.........................................................................51
Messaging and chat.....................................................................53
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 53
Organizing your messages................................................................54
Calling from a message.....................................................................55
Messaging settings........................................................................... 55
Instant messaging and video chat.....................................................55
Email.............................................................................................57
Setting up email................................................................................57
Sending and receiving email messages.............................................57
Email preview pane...........................................................................58
Organizing your email messages.......................................................59
Email account settings......................................................................60
Gmail™.............................................................................................60
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Music ...........................................................................................61
Transferring Music to Your Device ....................................................61
Listening to music.............................................................................61
“WALKMAN” homescreen menu.......................................................62
Playlists.............................................................................................64
Sharing music...................................................................................64
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 65
Visualizer ..........................................................................................65
Recognizing music with TrackID™....................................................65
Music Unlimited online service...........................................................67
FM radio.......................................................................................68
Listening to the radio.........................................................................68
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 69
Sound settings..................................................................................69
Camera.........................................................................................70
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................70
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces................................. 71
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................71
General camera settings................................................................... 71
Still camera settings..........................................................................73
Video camera settings.......................................................................76
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 78
Viewing photos and videos................................................................78
Sharing and managing photos and videos.........................................79
Editing photos with the Photo editor application................................79
Album homescreen menu................................................................. 80
Viewing your photos on a map..........................................................81
Videos.......................................................................................... 83
Watching videos in the Movies application........................................ 83
Transferring Video Content to Your Device .......................................84
Managing video content....................................................................84
Connectivity................................................................................. 85
Bluetooth® wireless technology........................................................85
Computer Tool..................................................................................87
Managing files using a computer.......................................................87
Using a headset ...............................................................................88
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect................. 88
Travel and maps...........................................................................91
Using location services......................................................................91
Google Maps™ and navigation.........................................................92
Airplane mode...................................................................................93
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Calendar and alarm clock............................................................ 94
Calendar...........................................................................................94
Alarm and clock................................................................................95
Support and maintenance............................................................97
Support for your device.....................................................................97
Updating your device........................................................................ 97
IMEI number..................................................................................... 98
Battery and power management.......................................................99
Memory and storage.......................................................................100
Backing up and Restoring Content..................................................101
Restarting and resetting your device............................................... 103
Recycling your device..................................................................... 104
Important information.................................................................105
Important information leaflet............................................................105
Limitations to services and features.................................................105
Legal information.............................................................................105
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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.
•Using your thumbs, slide off the cover on the top of the device.
•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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•Slide the top cover downward. You hear a sound when the cover locks into place.
Screen protection
Before using your device, remove the transparent protection film by pulling up on the
protruding tab.
It is recommended to protect your device with a Sony-branded screen cover or protector
intended for your Xperia™ model. The use of third party screen protection accessories
may prevent your device from working by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or
microphones and it can invalidate the warranty.
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 notification light flashed once.
2Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
3Wait a while for the device to start.
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.
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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 when you
purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the Play Store™
application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ 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 using Gmail™.
•Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
•Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web
browser.
•Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion.
•Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the my Xperia™ or Android™
Device Manager services.
For more information about Android™ and Google™, go to
http://support.google.com .
It is crucial that you remember your Google™ account username and password. In some
situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google™ account.
If you fail to give your Google™ username and password in such situations, your device is
locked. Also, if you have more than one Google™ account, make sure to enter the details for
the relevant account.
To set up a Google™ account on your device
1From your Homescreen, 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 99 .
To charge your device
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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 illuminates when charging begins.
4When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by pulling
it straight outward. Make sure not to bend the connector.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
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. This means that you have to swipe in any direction from the middle of
the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of
locks. See
Screen lock on the 34 page.
To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
To unlock the screen
•Place a finger on the middle of the screen and swipe in any direction.
To lock the screen
•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Home screen
The Homescreen 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
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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.
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 Homescreen 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 at the top corner of the pane.
To add a pane to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen 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 Homescreen until the device vibrates.
2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap .
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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.
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.
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Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the small apps bar,
and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all
recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit while
others continue to run in the background or pause. If the application is paused or runs in
the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the
application.
Navigating applications overview
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Small apps bar – Open a small app
3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the small apps bar
4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 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 Homescreen 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 Homescreen.
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 .
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.
Shortcuts and folders overview
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1 Access a folder containing applications
2 Access an application using a shortcut
To add a shortcut to your Home screen
1Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen 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 Homescreen.
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 Homescreen 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 Homescreen 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 lockscreen
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > 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 select which system icons to display in the status bar
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Status bar icons.
3Select the icons you want to display.
To open or close the Notification panel
To select the apps allowed to send notifications
1From your Homescreen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Personalization > Manage notifications.
3Select the apps that are allowed to send notifications.
To take action on a notification
•Tap the notification.
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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
The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For
example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.
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
Airplane 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
GPS is activated
Synchronization is ongoing
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