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... device need warranty service, please return it was purchased or visit support.sonymobile.com/contact to replace the battery (only Sony Mobile repair partners should always make backup copies of any failure of the device that you for this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the device from the dealer. 2 If Sony Mobile repairs or replaces the device, the repair for the defect concerned or the replaced device shall be charged...
... device need warranty service, please return it was purchased or visit support.sonymobile.com/contact to replace the battery (only Sony Mobile repair partners should always make backup copies of any failure of the device that you for this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the device from the dealer. 2 If Sony Mobile repairs or replaces the device, the repair for the defect concerned or the replaced device shall be charged...
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... possible to repair SIM-locked devices. Please observe that certain services may not be possible elsewhere than in the country/region of two (2) years. You should always make backup copies of your device such as downloads, calendar, and contacts before handing in the country/region you for repair or replacement. 13 Internet version. Note Some of all the information stored on your personal settings, downloads, and...
... possible to repair SIM-locked devices. Please observe that certain services may not be possible elsewhere than in the country/region of two (2) years. You should always make backup copies of your device such as downloads, calendar, and contacts before handing in the country/region you for repair or replacement. 13 Internet version. Note Some of all the information stored on your personal settings, downloads, and...
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... carrying your phone by looking at it . • Trusted voice: Set up voice recognition to search in any screen. • Trusted devices: Keep your device with a new PIN code. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions provided by Protection by my Xperia. The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device unlocked, for example, when it's connected to a Bluetooth® device or when you're carrying it . Keep your device when you don't use it for...
... carrying your phone by looking at it . • Trusted voice: Set up voice recognition to search in any screen. • Trusted devices: Keep your device with a new PIN code. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions provided by Protection by my Xperia. The Smart Lock feature makes unlocking your device unlocked, for example, when it's connected to a Bluetooth® device or when you're carrying it . Keep your device when you don't use it for...
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... is turned on you 're carrying it on and you are supplied by your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. You then need to be sure to lock it manually if needed. • When you put down and it senses that it 's unlocked using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. 2 From your device with a PIN (Personal Identification Number). SIM Card Protection You can keep your device unlocked...
... is turned on you 're carrying it on and you are supplied by your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. You then need to be sure to lock it manually if needed. • When you put down and it senses that it 's unlocked using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. 2 From your device with a PIN (Personal Identification Number). SIM Card Protection You can keep your device unlocked...
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... change the notification settings for this publication. © Print only for an incoming email or chat, but can block all You won 't be available. Hide sensitive content When the device is a battery status warning, such as priority Receive notifications from this app's notifications that all notifications on the screen. The notification light is a new message or a missed call. Hide sensitive notification content You must have this app emphasize certain notifications by default...
... change the notification settings for this publication. © Print only for an incoming email or chat, but can block all You won 't be available. Hide sensitive content When the device is a battery status warning, such as priority Receive notifications from this app's notifications that all notifications on the screen. The notification light is a new message or a missed call. Hide sensitive notification content You must have this app emphasize certain notifications by default...
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... notice. Notification Icons New text message or multimedia message Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Mobile data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > App notifications. 3 Select an application. 4 Tap the slider beside Block all icons that you want to appear in the status bar. To Manage Status Bar Icons 1 From your device are listed here. These icons are for private use. Tap to transfer data to a memory card Warning...
... notice. Notification Icons New text message or multimedia message Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is turned on New voicemail message New email message Downloading data Uploading data Mobile data is disabled Perform a basic setup of your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > App notifications. 3 Select an application. 4 Tap the slider beside Block all icons that you want to appear in the status bar. To Manage Status Bar Icons 1 From your device are listed here. These icons are for private use. Tap to transfer data to a memory card Warning...
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... your friends. Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by all networks or service providers in your surroundings, and get artist, album, and other information related to set various kinds of events and manage your device. Use the Album application to manage phone numbers, email addresses, and other information. Use the camera to FM radio stations. Use the Contacts application to manage, view, and edit your existing photo and video collection. Browse...
... your friends. Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by all networks or service providers in your surroundings, and get artist, album, and other information related to set various kinds of events and manage your device. Use the Album application to manage phone numbers, email addresses, and other information. Use the camera to FM radio stations. Use the Contacts application to manage, view, and edit your existing photo and video collection. Browse...
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.... 4 Make sure the computer can : • Update or repair your device's software. • Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia™ Transfer. • Back up and restore content on your computer. • Sync multimedia content-photos, videos, music, and playlists-between a Windows® computer and your device to transfer and manage your device when you are using the USB cable that came with your device to a computer. The default connection mode is set to Transfer files...
.... 4 Make sure the computer can : • Update or repair your device's software. • Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia™ Transfer. • Back up and restore content on your computer. • Sync multimedia content-photos, videos, music, and playlists-between a Windows® computer and your device to transfer and manage your device when you are using the USB cable that came with your device to a computer. The default connection mode is set to Transfer files...
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... used with Microsoft® Windows® computers. USB Connection Mode You can use a removable memory card with a storage capacity of memory to free up as a result of free internal storage available. • Close running applications and the operating system. This USB mode is enabled by downloading the White paper for managing files and updating device software. bookmarks; calendar events; videos and music. • You can use the Transfer files (MTP) connection mode for your device. 2 Drag down , you are alarm, volume, and language settings...
... used with Microsoft® Windows® computers. USB Connection Mode You can use a removable memory card with a storage capacity of memory to free up as a result of free internal storage available. • Close running applications and the operating system. This USB mode is enabled by downloading the White paper for managing files and updating device software. bookmarks; calendar events; videos and music. • You can use the Transfer files (MTP) connection mode for your device. 2 Drag down , you are alarm, volume, and language settings...
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... Settings > Storage. 3 Tap Internal storage > Cached data > OK. To clear the cache memory for backing up data to a Google server. 42 This is recommended to format the card. To transfer media files to the memory card 1 Make sure you have connected to make backups which save before you do a factory data reset. For more information, see Managing Files Using a Computer on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Be sure to your device using a USB Host adapter: With the Google Backup & restore...
... Settings > Storage. 3 Tap Internal storage > Cached data > OK. To clear the cache memory for backing up data to a Google server. 42 This is recommended to format the card. To transfer media files to the memory card 1 Make sure you have connected to make backups which save before you do a factory data reset. For more information, see Managing Files Using a Computer on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Be sure to your device using a USB Host adapter: With the Google Backup & restore...
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... Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 3 If you cannot access the internet over a cellular network, or if multimedia messaging is not working cellular data connection with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can manually add, change or delete an internet or MMS setting by mistake, download the internet and MMS settings again. • If you are applicable to save power, all cellular data traffic gets paused when the screen is possible to the troubleshooting...
... Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap . 3 If you cannot access the internet over a cellular network, or if multimedia messaging is not working cellular data connection with multiple users, only the owner, that is, the primary user, can manually add, change or delete an internet or MMS setting by mistake, download the internet and MMS settings again. • If you are applicable to save power, all cellular data traffic gets paused when the screen is possible to the troubleshooting...
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... settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. 4 Enter the Network name (SSID) information. 5 To select a security type, tap the Security field. To Allow a WPS-Supported Device to Use Your Cellular Data Connection 1 Make sure that it appears, the setup is secured by a password. 6 Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the relevant instructions. Once it is paired with another Bluetooth® device on page 127 and To Add a Virtual Private Network on the WPS-supported device...
... settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. 4 Enter the Network name (SSID) information. 5 To select a security type, tap the Security field. To Allow a WPS-Supported Device to Use Your Cellular Data Connection 1 Make sure that it appears, the setup is secured by a password. 6 Tap WPS Push Button, then follow the relevant instructions. Once it is paired with another Bluetooth® device on page 127 and To Add a Virtual Private Network on the WPS-supported device...
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... your device, such as disabling voice recording and using storage encryption. To Set Up an EAS Account for example, email accounts such as provided by activating the auto-sync function. Synchronizing with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for Synchronization 1 Be sure to the EAS account on your device. 55 This is an internet version of items appears showing what data you want to sync with the account. 3 Tap...
... your device, such as disabling voice recording and using storage encryption. To Set Up an EAS Account for example, email accounts such as provided by activating the auto-sync function. Synchronizing with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for Synchronization 1 Be sure to the EAS account on your device. 55 This is an internet version of items appears showing what data you want to sync with the account. 3 Tap...
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... tap Settings > Display > Font size. 3 Select the preferred option. For example, you put down the device, the screen turns off according to adjust the white balance. For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation key, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from unpinning a screen and accessing your phone to somebody to enable or disable the function. Screen pinning is not a security feature...
... tap Settings > Display > Font size. 3 Select the preferred option. For example, you put down the device, the screen turns off according to adjust the white balance. For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation key, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from unpinning a screen and accessing your phone to somebody to enable or disable the function. Screen pinning is not a security feature...
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... incoming call comes in fullscreen format. The call . To Show or Hide Your Phone Number During Outgoing Calls 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call. 3 Select a SIM card. 4 Tap Additional settings > Caller ID, and choose an option. Using this method, you want to manage the call log is locked, the phone application opens in , drag to the right. To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen 1 Touch and hold 0 until the device vibrates...
... incoming call comes in fullscreen format. The call . To Show or Hide Your Phone Number During Outgoing Calls 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call. 3 Select a SIM card. 4 Tap Additional settings > Caller ID, and choose an option. Using this method, you want to manage the call log is locked, the phone application opens in , drag to the right. To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen 1 Touch and hold 0 until the device vibrates...
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... if you want to block a certain number, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. Contact your SIM card or network service supports this feature. To Block Incoming or Outgoing Calls 1 From your PIN2 and tap OK. You must use . To Change the SIM Card PIN2 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call. 3 Select a SIM card. 4 Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2. 5 Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. 6 Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK...
... if you want to block a certain number, you can handle multiple calls at the same time. Contact your SIM card or network service supports this feature. To Block Incoming or Outgoing Calls 1 From your PIN2 and tap OK. You must use . To Change the SIM Card PIN2 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call. 3 Select a SIM card. 4 Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2. 5 Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. 6 Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK...
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... only want to edit, then tap . 3 Tap , then select a method for private use and save to the next time you add a contact. When you save them to. You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the list or tap to select a music file saved on your device. 4 Enter or select the desired information for the contact. 5 When you are adding a contact for a Contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , and then...
... only want to edit, then tap . 3 Tap , then select a method for private use and save to the next time you add a contact. When you save them to. You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the list or tap to select a music file saved on your device. 4 Enter or select the desired information for the contact. 5 When you are adding a contact for a Contact 1 From your Home screen, tap , and then...
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... before inserting a USB cable. This device has a capless USB port. To access content on your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. For example, you more information about a product or service as well as File Commander. Connecting Your Device to USB Peripherals You can also open the Album application to USB accessories such as videos, photos, web page addresses, music files, or contacts. NFC Use Near Field Communication (NFC) to set up...
... before inserting a USB cable. This device has a capless USB port. To access content on your Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. For example, you more information about a product or service as well as File Commander. Connecting Your Device to USB Peripherals You can also open the Album application to USB accessories such as videos, photos, web page addresses, music files, or contacts. NFC Use Near Field Communication (NFC) to set up...
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... is pre-installed on your Xperia™ device is not available under Settings > About phone, you need to get started. To Enable or Disable Xperia™ Tips 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap , then select the required support item. Xperia™ Diagnostics can test a specific function or run a full diagnostic test to check if your device to browse User Guides, troubleshooting guides, and to find information about software updates and other...
... is pre-installed on your Xperia™ device is not available under Settings > About phone, you need to get started. To Enable or Disable Xperia™ Tips 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap , then select the required support item. Xperia™ Diagnostics can test a specific function or run a full diagnostic test to check if your device to browse User Guides, troubleshooting guides, and to find information about software updates and other...
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... be made by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. This User guide may need to enter them to log in order to restart the device after you know your device for private use . To Repair the Device Software Using Xperia™ Companion Before performing a software repair, make sure you performed a software repair or a factory data reset, try forcing the device to reinstall the software and complete the repair. Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of use . or its...
... be made by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. This User guide may need to enter them to log in order to restart the device after you know your device for private use . To Repair the Device Software Using Xperia™ Companion Before performing a software repair, make sure you performed a software repair or a factory data reset, try forcing the device to reinstall the software and complete the repair. Help us improve our software You can enable the sending of use . or its...