Sony Xperia User manual

About the User Guide
Thank you for purchasing this product.
ÐBefore Using This Product
ÐDescriptions in the User Guide
ÐScreenshots & Key Labels
ÐOther Notations
Before Using This Product
Read "Safety Precautions" and this guide thoroughly beforehand for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Descriptions in the User Guide
In the User Guide, most operation descriptions are based on handset at time of purchase.
Unless noted otherwise, descriptions are for Home Screen. Some operation descriptions may be
simplified.
Screenshots & Key Labels
Screenshots in the User Guide may differ in appearance with actual Display. Key labels in the User
Guide are simplified for description purposes and differ with actual Display.
Other Notations
In the User Guide, the product is referred to as "handset."
microSDTM/microSDHCTM/microSDXCTM Card is referred to as "SD Card."
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Accessing Instructions on Handset
Use Guide application to learn touch operations or making settings.
ÐLaunching Guide
ÐShowing Status Bar Indicator
ÐLaunching Guide from Notifications Window
ÐUsing Guide
Launching Guide
In Home Screen, (SoftBank) (Guide)
Smartphone Guide top window opens.
If using Smartphone Guide for the first time, Usage notes and Auto Update confirmation appear.
Follow onscreen instructions.
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Setting Auto Update
In Smartphone Guide top window, Auto Update on/off BACK
Showing Status Bar Indicator
Set to show the indicator on Notifications Window to launch Smartphone Guide.
In Home Screen, (SoftBank) (Guide)
Smartphone Guide top window opens.
If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.
Indicator
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on BACK
Setting is complete.
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Launching Guide from Notifications Window
Show Smartphone Guide indicator on Status Bar to check functions quickly from Notifications
Window.
Drag Status Bar down to open Notifications Window
Notifications Window opens.
Guide
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Smartphone Guide top window opens.
Using Guide
Item Description
Enter Keyword Search for Smartphone Guide.
Open Guide Check operations for usage purpose. Voice
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search is also available.
FAQ Check FAQ. Or access FAQ mobile web page.
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Parts & Functions
ÐHandset
ÐKeys
Handset
Part Description
Second Mic Reduces noise for
calling.
Headphone Port Connect commercially
available headphones.
This port supports
tetrapolar headset that
conform to the CTIA
standard.
Earpiece/Speaker Hear the other party's
voice here.
Notification Lamp Flashes for incoming
transmissions. Lights
while charging.
Front Camera Capture yourself.
Proximity Sensor Detects surrounding
brightness to
automatically adjust
Display or backlight
and prevent
Touchscreen
misoperation during a
call.
Display Handset uses a
touchscreen-type
Display. Operate with
your fingers on
Display.
Mic/Speaker Speak here.
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Item Description
Camera Capture still images
and videos.
Flash/Photo Light Use as camera flash in
a dark place.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®
Antenna Area Internal Antenna for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®
feature.
NFC Mark Hold mark up to
reader/writer to use
NFC/Osaifu-Keitai®
feature.
Internal
Antenna/GPS
Antenna Area
Internal Antenna for
calls, data
communication and
GPS.
Wi-Fi Antenna
Area Internal Antenna for Wi-Fi.
Nameplate CE mark, FCC ID,
IMEI information
printed sticker is
attached. Do not
remove nameplate.
Internal Antenna
Area Internal Antenna for call and data
communication.
SIM Card/SD Card
Slot Insert SIM Card/SD Card.
External Device
Port Connect commercially available Micro USB
Cable etc.
Strap Hole Attach strap.
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Keys
Part Description
Power
Key/Screen
Lock Key
( )
Long Press for power on/off.
Press for sleep mode on/off.
Volume/Zoo
m Up/Down
Key
Adjust Volume.
Adjust Zoom while using
Camera.
Camera
Key ( )Use as Camera shutter. Long Press to launch Camera.
CE mark and FCC ID
Open the slot cover, and insert a fingernail into the hook at the edge of the label tray,
then pull it out straight.
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SIM Card
SIM Card is an IC card containing phone number and other customer information.
ÐHandling SIM Card
ÐInserting SIM Card
ÐRemoving SIM Card
ÐUnlocking SIM Card
Handling SIM Card
Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting SIM Card in an IC card reader, etc.
of another brand.
SoftBank Corp. is not responsible in such case.
Always keep the IC chip clean.
Avoid applying labels. May damage SIM Card.
See instructions included with SIM Card for handling.
SIM Card is the property of SoftBank Corp.
SIM is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage.
Return SIM Card to SoftBank Corp. when canceling subscription.
Returned SIM Cards are recycled for environmental purposes.
Note that SIM Card specifications and performance may change without notice.
It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of information that is stored on SIM Card.
SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for damages from stored information that is lost.
Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if your SIM Card or handset (SIM Card
inserted) is lost/stolen. For details, contact Customer Service.
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IC chip
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Inserting SIM Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand. For details, see "Unmounting SD Card."
Open Slot Cover using groove
Draw Tray out using the tab
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Set SIM Card into Tray with IC chip facing up
Check SIM Card orientation by notch.
Insert Tray with SIM Card into handset
Pay attention to Tray orientation.
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Removing SIM Card
Always unmount SD Card beforehand. For details, see "Unmounting SD Card."
Open Slot Cover using groove
Draw Tray out using the tab
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Remove SIM Card from Tray
Insert Tray into handset
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Pay attention to Tray orientation.
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Unlocking SIM Card
Handset can be SIM-unlocked to accommodate other-carrier SIM cards.
Some services or functions may be restricted when using another mobile's SIM Card. SoftBank
Corp. does not guarantee any operation of those services and functions.
For details on SIM unlocking, see the SoftBank Web page.
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Internal Memory and SD Card
Save data to handset memory or SD Card.
Handset supports SD Cards up to 128 GB. Some SD Cards may not operate properly.
ÐInserting SD Card
ÐUnmounting SD Card
ÐRemoving SD Card
ÐFormatting SD Card
SD Card Cautions
Data
Information stored on SD Card can become lost or changed accidentally or as a result of damage. It is
recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data. SoftBank Corp. is not responsible for
damages from data that is lost or changed.
Reading/Writing Data
Never power off while reading or writing data.
Battery Level
A low battery charge may prevent reading/writing to SD Card.
Handling SD Card
Use/store SD Cards away from the reach of infants. May cause choking if swallowed.
Inserting SD Card
Open Slot Cover using groove
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Draw Tray out using the tab
Set SD Card into Tray with metal terminals facing up
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Insert Tray with SD Card into handset
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Unmounting SD Card
Always unmount SD Card before removing.
In Home Screen, (Settings)
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