Sony Xperia TX User manual

User guide
Xperia™ TX
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Contents
Xperia™ TX User guide................................................................6
Getting started..............................................................................7
About this User guide.........................................................................7
Android™—what and why?................................................................7
Phone overview..................................................................................7
Assembly............................................................................................8
Turning the device on and off.............................................................9
Locking and unlocking the screen......................................................9
Setup guide......................................................................................10
Accounts and services.....................................................................10
Getting to know your device.....................................................12
Using the keys..................................................................................12
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................12
Battery..............................................................................................14
Lock screen......................................................................................17
Home screen....................................................................................17
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................19
Accessing and using applications....................................................19
Status and notifications....................................................................22
Accessing settings...........................................................................24
On-screen keyboard.........................................................................24
Phonepad.........................................................................................25
Entering text using voice input.........................................................26
Editing text.......................................................................................27
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard..................................................27
Customizing your device..................................................................28
Memory............................................................................................30
Using a headset ..............................................................................31
Internet and messaging settings......................................................31
Controlling data usage.....................................................................32
Mobile network settings....................................................................33
Downloading applications.........................................................35
Downloading applications from Google Play™................................35
Downloading applications from other sources.................................35
Calling..........................................................................................36
Making calls.....................................................................................36
Receiving calls.................................................................................37
Ongoing calls...................................................................................38
Using the call log..............................................................................38
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Forwarding calls...............................................................................39
Restricting calls................................................................................39
Multiple calls.....................................................................................39
Conference calls..............................................................................40
Voicemail..........................................................................................40
Emergency calls...............................................................................41
Contacts......................................................................................42
Transferring contacts.......................................................................42
Searching and viewing contacts.......................................................43
Adding and editing contacts.............................................................44
Favorites and groups.......................................................................45
Sending contact information.............................................................45
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application.....................45
Backing up contacts.........................................................................46
Messaging and chat...................................................................47
Reading and sending messages......................................................47
Organizing your messages..............................................................48
Calling from a message...................................................................49
Messaging settings..........................................................................49
Instant messaging and video chat....................................................49
Email............................................................................................51
Setting up email...............................................................................51
Sending and receiving email messages...........................................51
Email preview pane..........................................................................52
Organizing your email messages.....................................................53
Email account settings.....................................................................54
Gmail™............................................................................................54
Music...........................................................................................55
Transferring music to your device....................................................55
Listening to music............................................................................55
WALKMAN home screen ................................................................56
Playlists............................................................................................57
Sharing music..................................................................................58
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................59
Visualizer .........................................................................................59
Recognizing music with TrackID™..................................................59
FM radio......................................................................................61
Listening to the radio........................................................................61
Favorite radio channels....................................................................62
Sound settings.................................................................................62
Camera........................................................................................63
Taking photos and recording videos................................................63
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Face detection..................................................................................64
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces...............................64
Adding the geographical position to your photos.............................65
General camera settings..................................................................65
Still camera settings.........................................................................66
Video camera settings......................................................................69
Album..........................................................................................71
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................71
Sharing and managing photos and videos.......................................72
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................73
Photo albums...................................................................................74
Viewing your photos on a map.........................................................75
Movies.........................................................................................77
Watching videos in the Movies application......................................77
Transferring video content to your device........................................78
Managing video content...................................................................78
Web browser...............................................................................79
Browsing the web.............................................................................79
Connectivity................................................................................80
Connecting to wireless networks......................................................80
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices...............................83
NFC..................................................................................................85
Bluetooth® wireless technology.......................................................87
Connecting your device to a computer.............................................89
Connecting your device to a TV set using a cable...........................92
Screen mirroring...............................................................................93
Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application....................93
Smart Connect.................................................................................94
Synchronizing data on your device..........................................96
About synchronizing data on your device........................................96
Synchronizing with Google™ services.............................................96
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®..................96
Synchronizing with Facebook™.......................................................97
Maps and locations....................................................................99
Location services and sources.........................................................99
Using GPS.......................................................................................99
Google Maps™..............................................................................100
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................101
Calendar.........................................................................................101
Alarm clock.....................................................................................101
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Support and maintenance.......................................................104
Updating your device.....................................................................104
Backup and restore application......................................................105
Resetting your device.....................................................................106
Locking and protecting your device................................................107
Finding your device........................................................................109
Support application........................................................................109
Recycling your device....................................................................109
Reference..................................................................................110
Status and notification icons overview...........................................110
Application overview......................................................................111
Important information..............................................................113
Important information leaflet...........................................................113
Limitations to services and features...............................................113
Legal information............................................................................113
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Xperia™ TX User guide
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperia™ TX User guide for the Android™ 4.3 (Jelly Bean) software
version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can
check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see
Updating your device .
To check the current software version of your device
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.
Android™—what and why?
Your Xperia™ from Sony runs on the Android™ platform. Android™ devices can
perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customize them to
your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance
existing applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™ you can download a
range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also
integrate applications on your Android™ device with other applications and with online
services you use. For example, you can back up your contacts, access your different
email accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of your appointments, and
engage in social networking.
Android™ devices are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available
that your device supports, you can update your device to get new features and the
latest improvements.
Your Android™ device comes pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the
provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you
first start your device. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in
Android™.
New software releases may not be compatible with all devices.
Phone overview
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1. Light sensor
2. Proximity sensor
3. Ear speaker
4. Front camera lens
5. Notification LED
6. Volume/Zoom key
7. Camera key
8. Main microphone
9. Touchscreen
10. Power key
11. Headset connector
12. Camera lens
13. Camera LED light
14. Second microphone
15. Strap hole
16. Speaker
17. NFC detection area
18. Connector for charger/USB cable
Assembly
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.
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To insert the memory card and the micro SIM card
•Turn off your phone and remove the back cover, then insert the memory card
and the micro SIM card into the relevant slots.
The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets.
Your phone requires a micro SIM card. Inserting an incompatible SIM card in the micro SIM
card slot could damage the card or your phone, and Sony does not warrant and will not be
responsible for any damage caused by use of incompatible or modified SIM cards.
Turning the device on and off
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.
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 touch screen when you are not using it.
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To activate the screen
•Briefly press the power key .
To unlock the screen
•Place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down.
There are several ways to unlock the screen. For more information, see Setting a screen lock
on page 107.
To lock the screen
•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .
Setup guide
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 and start enjoying
music, videos and games from the Sony Entertainment Network on your device. Or
you can create a new account directly on your device.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu.
Sony Entertainment Network with Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited is not available in every
market. Separate subscription required. Additional terms and conditions apply.
To access the setup guide manually
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Tap Settings > Setup guide.
Accounts and services
Sign in to your online service accounts from your device to get easy access when
you're on the move. For example, you can integrate contacts from your Google™
account into your Contacts, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to
new online services from your device as well as from a computer.
Google™ account
Having a Google™ account is key to using a range of applications and services with
your Android™ device. You need a Google™ account, for example, to use the
Gmail™ application in your device, to chat with friends using Hangouts™, and to
synchronize the calendar application on your device with your Google Calendar™.
You also need a Google™ account to download applications and games, music,
movies, and books from Google Play™.
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Microsoft®Exchange ActiveSync®account
Synchronize your device with your corporate Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
account. This way, you keep your work email, contacts, and calendar events with you
at all times.
Facebook™ account
Facebook™ is a social networking service that connects you with friends, family, and
colleagues around the world. Set up Facebook to work on your device so that you can
stay in touch from anywhere.
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Getting to know your device
Using the keys
Back
•Go back to the previous screen
•Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, the Notification panel, or an
application
Home
•Go to the Home screen
Task
•Tap to open a window showing your most recently used applications and a small apps bar
Using the touchscreen
To open or highlight an item
•Tap the item.
Marking options
Marked checkbox
Unmarked checkbox
Switched on
Switched off
To mark or unmark options
•Tap the relevant checkbox or the switch beside the option name.
Zooming
The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.
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To zoom
•Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out)
or spread them apart (to zoom in).
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.
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 device 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 during voice calls when your ear is close to
the screen. This prevents you from unintentionally activating other functions on your
device when you are engaged in a call.
Battery
Charging the battery
Your battery is partly charged when you buy your device. It may take a few minutes
before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the charger cable
to a power source, such as a USB port or a charger. You can still use your device
while it is charging. Charging your device over a long period of time, for example,
overnight, does not damage the battery or the device.
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.
Use the charger and USB cable provided with the device to ensure faster charging. 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 level is low
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
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:
•Charge your device 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 device from transmitting data over other wireless
networks.
•Turn off Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® connections when you don't need these features. You
can turn them on and off more easily from the Notification panel by dragging down the
status bar.
•Use the STAMINA mode and Low battery mode features to reduce battery
consumption. You can select the power saving mode that best suits the way you use
your device. You can also customize the settings of each power saving mode.
•Set your synchronization applications (used to synchronize your email, calendar, and
contacts) to synchronize manually. You can also synchronize automatically, but
increase the synchronization intervals.
•Check the battery usage menu in your device to see which applications use the most
power. Your battery consumes more power when you use video and music streaming
applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google Play™
may also consume more power.
•Close and exit applications that you are not using.
•Lower the screen display brightness level.
•Turn off your device or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no
network coverage. Otherwise, your device 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 your device's own loudspeakers.
•Keep your device in standby whenever possible. Standby time refers to the time
during which your device is connected to the network and is not being used.
•Disable any live wallpaper.
To access the battery usage menu
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management > Battery usage.
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Using STAMINA mode
Activate the STAMINA mode feature to pause your Wi-Fi® connection, data traffic and
several power consuming applications when your screen is inactive. When STAMINA
mode is active, you can still receive phone calls, and text and multimedia messages.
You can also set up an applications list to allow some applications to keep running
when your screen is inactive. Once the screen becomes active again, all paused
functions are resumed.
To activate STAMINA mode
1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .
2Find and tap Power management.
3Drag the slider beside STAMINA mode to the right, then tap Activate.
appears in the status bar when STAMINA mode is activated.
To deactivate STAMINA mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3Tap next to STAMINA mode.
To change the settings for STAMINA mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3To open the settings menu, tap STAMINA mode.
4Add or remove applications, as desired.
5When you're finished, tap Done.
Estimating the standby time of your device
Standby time refers to the amount of time the battery can last when your device is
connected to the network but is not in active use, for example, to receive or make
phone calls. STAMINA mode, when activated, continuously evaluates the remaining
standby time, which can vary depending on how you use your device. STAMINA mode
is more effective in lengthening the standby time if you keep the screen of your device
locked. If you rarely lock the screen, you may not see much improvement in battery
performance.
When you use your device for the first time, the estimated standby time may not be accurate
since there is no previous usage history to estimate from.
To view the estimated standby time
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
Using Low battery mode
You can activate the Low battery mode feature to save power when the battery level
is low. This feature helps you to adjust the settings for screen brightness, data traffic
and the vibrate function so that you can reduce battery consumption.
To activate Low battery mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3Tap next to Low battery mode, then tap Activate.
To deactivate Low battery mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3Tap next to Low battery mode.
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To change the settings for Low battery mode
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Settings > Power management.
3To open the settings menu, tap Low battery mode.
4Adjust the settings as desired.
5When you're finished, tap .
Lock screen
The lock screen is the screen that you see when the device is locked but the screen is
active. The lock screen can have up to five panes and you can add one widget to each
pane. You can then access these widgets from the lock screen. For example, you can
add the Calendar widget and an email widget so that you can gain quicker access to
these applications.
The Clock widget is located by default in the middle pane of the lock screen.
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.
To remove a widget from the lock screen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2Touch and hold the widget that you want to remove, then drag it to .
To move a widget on the lock screen
1To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
2Touch and hold the widget that you want to move, then drag it to the new
location.
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. You can customize it with
applications, widgets, shortcuts, folders, themes, and wallpaper. You can also add
extra panes.
The Home screen extends beyond the regular screen display width, so you need to
flick left or right to view content in all of the Home screen's panes.
shows which part of the Home screen you are in. You can
set a pane as the main Home screen pane, and add or delete panes.
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To go to the Home screen
•Press .
To browse the Home screen
•Flick right or left.
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 .
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. For
example, the “WALKMAN” widget allows you to start playing music directly.
Some widgets are resizable, so you can expand them to view more content or shrink
them to save space on your Home screen.
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.
Rearranging your Home screen
Customize the appearance of your Home screen and change the features you can
access from it. Change the screen background, move items around, create folders,
and add shortcuts and widgets.
Customization options
When you touch and hold an empty area of your Home screen, the following
customization options appear:
Add widgets to your Home screen.
Add applications and shortcuts.
Set a wallpaper for your Home screen.
Set a background theme.
To view customization options from the Home screen
•Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates
and customization options appear at the bottom of the screen.
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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.
Changing the background of your Home screen
Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes.
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.
To set a theme for your Home screen
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.
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.
Accessing and using applications
Open applications from shortcuts on your Home screen or from the Application
screen.
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Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from your Home screen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device, as well as the applications you
download.
The Application screen extends beyond the regular screen width, so you need to flick
left and right to view all content.
To open the Application screen
•From your Home screen, tap .
To browse the Application screen
•From the Application screen, flick right or left.
To open the Application screen menu
•When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right.
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.
Opening and closing applications
To open an application
•From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.
To close an application
•Press .
Some applications are paused when you press to exit, while other applications may
continue to run in the background. In the first case, the next time you open the application,
you can continue where you left off. Remember that some applications may cause data
connection charges when they are running in the background, for example, social networking
services.
Recently used applications window
You can switch between recently used applications from this window. You can also
open small apps.
To open the recently used applications window
•Press .
Using small apps
From the recently used applications window, you can get quick access to several
small apps at any time using the small apps bar. A small app only takes up a small
area of your screen. So you can interact with a small app and another application at
the same time on the same screen.
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