Sony Xperia VC LT25c User manual

User guide
Xperia™VC
LT25c

Contents
Important information.....................................................................6
Notice regarding use of your water resistant phone......................7
IP (Ingress Protection) rating..............................................................7
Android™ – what and why?...........................................................9
Applications.......................................................................................9
Getting started.............................................................................10
Assembly.........................................................................................10
Turning the phone on and off .........................................................12
Setup guide......................................................................................12
Screen lock......................................................................................12
Accounts and services.....................................................................13
Getting to know your phone.........................................................14
Phone overview................................................................................14
Using the keys.................................................................................15
Battery..............................................................................................15
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................18
Using the lockscreen.......................................................................20
Home screen....................................................................................21
Accessing and using applications...................................................23
Status and notifications...................................................................25
Phone settings menu.......................................................................27
Typing text.......................................................................................27
Chinese input...................................................................................29
Customising your phone..................................................................29
Memory............................................................................................32
Using a headset with your phone....................................................33
Internet and messaging settings......................................................33
Controlling data usage.....................................................................34
Mobile network settings...................................................................35
Calling..........................................................................................37
Emergency calls...............................................................................37
Call handling....................................................................................37
Voicemail..........................................................................................39
Multiple 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........................................................................46
Messaging....................................................................................47
Using text and multimedia messaging.............................................47
Text and multimedia message options............................................48
Email.............................................................................................50
Using email......................................................................................50
Using email accounts.......................................................................53
Timescape™................................................................................54
Using Timescape™..........................................................................54
Timescape™ settings......................................................................55
Getting organised.........................................................................56
Calendar...........................................................................................56
Alarm clock......................................................................................56
Synchronising data on your phone..............................................59
Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts..........59
WLAN...........................................................................................60
Before using WLAN..........................................................................60
Web browser................................................................................61
Browsing the web............................................................................61
Navigating web pages.....................................................................61
Managing bookmarks......................................................................62
Managing text and images..............................................................64
Multiple windows.............................................................................64
Downloading from the web..............................................................65
Browser settings..............................................................................65
Listening to music with the "WALKMAN" application..................67
Protecting your hearing....................................................................67
Transferring media files to your phone ...........................................67
Using the "WALKMAN" application ................................................67
Identifying music using TrackID technology................................73
Using TrackID™ technology results................................................73
Using the FM radio.......................................................................74
FM radio overview............................................................................74
Using your favourite radio channels................................................75
Making a new search for radio channels.........................................75
Switching the radio sound between devices...................................75
Switching between mono and stereo sound mode.........................75
Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........................................76
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Taking photos and recording videos............................................77
Camera controls overview...............................................................77
Using the still camera......................................................................77
Using the video camera...................................................................84
Viewing photos and videos in Album...........................................88
Album tab overview.........................................................................88
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine..................................................................88
Viewing photos and videos saved in the phone .............................88
Viewing your online albums.............................................................92
Playing video content in Movies..................................................94
Overview of Movies..........................................................................94
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..........................96
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your phone ..........96
Preparing to play phone content on DLNA Certified™ devices......96
Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device.............................97
Bluetooth™ wireless technology.................................................99
Naming your phone.........................................................................99
Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device.........................................99
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology.........100
Connecting your phone to a computer......................................102
Transferring and handling content using a USB cable..................102
PC Companion...............................................................................102
Using location services to find your position.............................103
Using GPS.....................................................................................103
Backup and restore application.................................................104
Types of content you can back up................................................104
Preparing to use the Backup and restore application...................104
Restoring backed up content using the Backup and restore
application.....................................................................................104
Managing backup records.............................................................105
Locking and protecting your phone...........................................106
MEID number.................................................................................106
UIM card protection.......................................................................106
Setting a screen lock.....................................................................107
Updating your phone.................................................................109
Updating your phone wirelessly.....................................................109
Updating your phone using a USB cable connection....................109
Phone settings overview............................................................111
Status and notification icons overview......................................112
Status icons...................................................................................112
Notification icons...........................................................................112
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Applications overview................................................................114
User support..............................................................................115
Troubleshooting.........................................................................116
My phone is not working as expected...........................................116
Resetting the phone.......................................................................116
I cannot charge the phone.............................................................116
No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging....116
The battery performance is low.....................................................116
My wired headset does not work...................................................116
I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer,
when using a USB cable................................................................117
I cannot use Internet-based services.............................................117
Error messages..............................................................................117
Recycling your phone................................................................118
Legal information........................................................................119
Index...........................................................................................120
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Important information
Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone.
Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all
countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation,
this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number, 112. Please contact your network
operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and
whether additional access or usage fees apply.
Use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access
to the Internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the
Internet from your phone. Contact your wireless service provider for more
information.
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Notice regarding use of your water
resistant phone
In order for your phone to be water resistant, all covers must be firmly closed.
Do not use your phone in the following conditions:
>1m
Ocean water Swimming
pool water*
Diving
Hot water Sand/mud Other liquid
chemicals
* Swimming pool water may contain chemicals that impact your phone's ability to
resist water.
For more information, read the User guide in the phone, or go to
www.sonymobile.com.
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 ratings of your phone are IPX5, IPX7 and IP5X. This means that your phone is
dust protected and is protected against the effects of immersion and low pressure
water stream. So you can use the phone in extreme weather conditions, for example,
when it's snowing or raining, or when humidity levels are high. You can also use the
phone in dusty or sandy environments, and when your fingers are wet. See the table
for more details.
Resistance to solid objects and dust Resistance to water
IP0X. No special protection IPX0. No special protection
IP1X. Protected against solid objects > 50 mm in
diameter IPX1. Protected against dripping water
IP2X. Protected against solid objects > 12.5 mm in
diameter IPX2. Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15 degrees from normal position
IP3X. Protected against solid objects > 2.5 mm in
diameter IPX3. Protected against spraying water
IP4X. Protected against solid objects > 1 mm in
diameter IPX4. Protected against splashing water
IP5X. Protected against dust; limited ingress (no
harmful deposit) IPX5. Protected against water jet spray
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IP6X. Dust tight IPX6. Protected against heavy jet spray
IPX7. Protected against the effects of immersion
IPX8. Protected against submersion
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Android™ – what and why?
An Android™ phone can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you
can customise it to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete
applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. 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.
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 battery cover
•Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening on the side of the phone,
between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but
firmly.
Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone.
To remove the battery
1Remove the battery cover.
2Place the tip of your finger into the opening on the bottom side of the battery
and lift up the battery.
To insert the micro UIM card
Do not insert a memory card into the micro UIM card holder.
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1Remove the battery cover and the battery, then pull out the micro UIM card
holder.
2Place the micro UIM card into the micro UIM card holder, with the gold-
coloured contacts facing down.
3Push the micro UIM card and the holder back into the phone.
To insert a memory card
Do not insert a micro UIM card into the memory card slot.
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1Remove the battery cover and the battery.
2Insert the memory card into the phone, with the gold-coloured contacts facing
down.
The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets.
To insert the battery
•Insert the battery with the battery usage labels facing down and the connectors
facing each other.
To remove the micro UIM card
1Turn off your phone.
2Remove the battery cover and the battery.
3Pull out the micro UIM card holder.
4Remove the micro UIM card.
To remove the memory card
1Turn off the phone.
2Remove the battery cover and the battery, then draw the memory card
outwards to remove it.
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To attach the battery cover
1Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens hole in the
cover fits over the camera lens.
2Press down firmly on all edges of the battery cover to make sure it gets
attached tightly.
Turning the phone on and off
To turn on the phone
1Press and hold down the power key on the right side of the phone until the
phone vibrates.
2If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen.
3To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen.
4Enter your UIM card PIN when requested, and select OK.
5Wait a while for the phone to start.
Your UIM 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 UIM 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 help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the
phone to your specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the
Application screen.
To access the setup guide manually
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > 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
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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.
To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
To unlock the screen
•Drag to the right across the screen.
To lock the screen manually
•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Accounts and services
Sign in to your online service accounts from your phone to get easy access when
you're on the move. You can sign up to new online services from your phone as well
as from a computer.
Microsoft®Exchange ActiveSync®account
Synchronise your phone with your corporate Microsoft®Exchange ActiveSync®
account. This way, you keep your work email, contacts and calendar events with you
at all times.
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Getting to know your phone
Phone overview
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1. Front camera lens
2. Ear speaker
3. Proximity sensor 1
4. Headset connector
5. Light sensor
6. Notification light
7. Proximity sensor 2
8. Volume/Zoom key
9. Power key
10. Strap hole
11. Main microphone
12. Camera lens
13. Second microphone
14. Connector for charger/USB cable
15. Connector for charging dock
16. Camera light
17. Water sensor (factory use only)
18. Speaker
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
Task
•Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar
Battery
Charging the battery
Your phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. When you connect the
phone charger cable to a power source, such as a USB port or a phone charger, it
may take a few minutes before the battery icon appears on the screen. You can
still use your phone while it is charging. Charging the phone over a long period of
time, for example, overnight, does not damage the battery or the phone.
The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a
certain time when the phone charger is connected. This is to extend battery life and may result
in the charge status showing a level below 100 percent.
To charge the phone
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1Plug the phone charger into a power outlet.
2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, with
the USB symbol facing up. The battery status LED lights up when charging
starts. 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.
4When the battery status LED is green, the phone is fully charged. Disconnect
the USB cable from your phone by pulling it straight outwards. Make sure not
to bend the connector when removing the cable from the phone.
Use the charger and USB cable provided with the phone to ensure faster charging.
Notes on USB cable usage and battery charging
•To charge your phone, Sony strongly recommends that you use only Sony branded
original batteries, a power supply which is in accordance with specification YD/T
1591-2006 (a Communications Industry standard of P. R. China), and the USB cable
supplied with your phone. The use of third-party products may decrease the
performance of your phone and/or pose a risk to your health or safety
Actual charging times may vary. When tested in laboratory conditions, the approximate
charging time for an empty battery is around 3 hours when utilizing the charger recommended
by Sony for your phone. Interrupted charging does not damage the battery. Performance
depends on temperature, signal strength, usage patterns, features selected and voice or data
transmissions. The standby time for this battery is up to 300 hours in GSM network; up to 400
hours in CDMA 2000 network (the test results are based on GSMA battery life test
technology).
Use only Sony branded original batteries intended for use with your mobile phone. If you use
other batteries you may not be able to charge your phone.
Battery LED status
Green The battery is fully charged
Flashing red The battery level is low
Orange The battery is charging. The battery level is between low and full
To check the battery level
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.
Improving battery performance
The following tips can help you improve battery performance:
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•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 WLAN when you don't need these features. You can
turn them on and off more easily by adding the Quick settings widget to your Home
screen. You do not need to turn off 3G.
•Use the Power Saver feature to reduce battery consumption. You can select the
power saving mode that best suits the way you use your phone. You can also
customise the settings of each power saving mode.
•Set your synchronisation applications (used to synchronise your email, calendar and
contacts) to synchronise manually. You can also synchronise automatically, but
increase the synchronisation intervals.
•Check the battery usage menu in the phone to see which applications use the most
power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming
applications. Some 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.
•Disable any live wallpaper.
•Go to www.sonymobile.com to get the latest battery performance tips for your phone
model.
To access the battery usage menu
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery.
To add the Data traffic widget to your Home screen
1Tap an empty area of your Home screen.
2Tap .
3Tap Tools > Data traffic.
To add the Quick settings widget to your Home screen
1Tap an empty area of your Home screen.
2Tap > Tools.
3Select the Quick settings widget.
Reducing battery consumption with Power Saver
Use pre-set power saving modes to manage power consuming applications and
reduce battery consumption. With Power Saver, you can also customise the settings
within each power saving mode to the way you use your phone.
To activate a power saving mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Power Saver.
3Tap the icon next to the power saving mode that you want to activate.
To deactivate a power saving mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Power Saver.
3Tap the illuminated icon next to the active power saving mode to turn it off.
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To change the settings for a power saving mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Power Saver.
3To open the settings menu, tap the name of a power saving mode.
4Adjust the settings as desired to save power.
5Press .
To display power saver notifications
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Power Saver.
3Tap .
4Mark the Status bar checkbox.
Using the touchscreen
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen of your phone when you buy it.
You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the
touchscreen might not function properly.
When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to
save battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on
the touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect
your subscription and make sure only you can access your phone content.
Your phone screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or
shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to
drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty
service.
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 your
finger on the screen (in any direction) to make the zoom icons appear.
•Touch an area on the screen with two fingers at once and pinch them together
to zoom out, or spread the two fingers apart to zoom in. Repeat the relevant
movement to keep zooming in or out.
When you use two fingers on the screen to zoom, it is only possible to zoom if both fingers
are within the zoomable area. If you, for example, want to zoom in on a photo, make sure that
both fingers are within the photo frame area.
To zoom with two fingers
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•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.
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.
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To flick
•To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the
screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can
stop it immediately by tapping the screen.
Sensors
Your phone has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects
the ambient light level and adjusts the brightness of the screen accordingly. The
proximity sensor turns the touch screen off when your face touches the screen. This
prevents you from unintentionally activating phone functions when you are engaged
in a call.
Using the lockscreen
On the lockscreen, you can still view notifications, for example, notifications of
missed calls and messages that arrived since the phone was last locked. You can
also control the playback of audio tracks without unlocking the screen.
To view missed calls from the lockscreen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2Drag to the right across the screen.
To view new text messages from the lockscreen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2Drag to the right across the screen.
To play an audio track from the lockscreen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2To display music player controls, place a finger on the time and date area and
flick to the left.
3Tap .
To pause an audio track from the lockscreen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2When the music player controls appear, tap .
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