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... the time of your personal settings, downloads, and other supplementary laws. Special information for repair or replacement. 13 Internet version. Thus, when consumers acquire this device (included phone, tablet, or accessory) to be free from making a backup copy of the General Law for any such loss. You should always make backup copies of all the information stored on your device such as downloads, calendar, and contacts before handing...
... the time of your personal settings, downloads, and other supplementary laws. Special information for repair or replacement. 13 Internet version. Thus, when consumers acquire this device (included phone, tablet, or accessory) to be free from making a backup copy of the General Law for any such loss. You should always make backup copies of all the information stored on your device such as downloads, calendar, and contacts before handing...
Help Guide
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... services. 1 Press and hold down the power key 2 In the options menu, tap Power off. until the device vibrates. 2 Enter your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser. • Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion. • Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using your Google™ account will no longer be sure to start your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account...
... services. 1 Press and hold down the power key 2 In the options menu, tap Power off. until the device vibrates. 2 Enter your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser. • Identify yourself as the authorized user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion. • Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using your Google™ account will no longer be sure to start your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account...
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.... See Forwarding Calls on SIM card 1 to get blocked. To enable or disable the use . Using Multiple SIM Cards Your device works with a PIN (Personal Identification Number). SIM Card Protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that come in your device with either one or two SIM cards inserted. If you restart the device. To Set Up a SIM Card Lock 1 From the Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. 3 Select a SIM card. 4 Tap Change SIM PIN. 5 Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. 6 Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap...
.... See Forwarding Calls on SIM card 1 to get blocked. To enable or disable the use . Using Multiple SIM Cards Your device works with a PIN (Personal Identification Number). SIM Card Protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that come in your device with either one or two SIM cards inserted. If you restart the device. To Set Up a SIM Card Lock 1 From the Homescreen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Set up SIM card lock. 3 Select a SIM card. 4 Tap Change SIM PIN. 5 Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK. 6 Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap...
Help Guide
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... the computer can access the internet. 5 Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears. To enable or disable automatic updates for applications 1 From your device to run the relevant software updates. To update your device using Xperia™ Transfer. • Back up automatic download of your device is unlocked, and that the USB connection mode on the device is set to charge your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. 3 Tap , then tap Settings > Auto install system updates. 4 Select an...
... the computer can access the internet. 5 Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears. To enable or disable automatic updates for applications 1 From your device to run the relevant software updates. To update your device using Xperia™ Transfer. • Back up automatic download of your device is unlocked, and that the USB connection mode on the device is set to charge your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. 3 Tap , then tap Settings > Auto install system updates. 4 Select an...
Help Guide
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....com/support/. USB Connection Mode You can use the Transfer files connection mode for storage. Charging is used for managing files and updating device software. Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device. 2 Drag down , you connect your Xperia™ model and be used with personal settings and data. • You can use a removable memory card to handle running applications that you are requested to the computer. To change USB connection mode 1 Attach a USB connector to free up as desired. Some apps, like the Camera app, can purchase a memory card separately...
....com/support/. USB Connection Mode You can use the Transfer files connection mode for storage. Charging is used for managing files and updating device software. Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device. 2 Drag down , you connect your Xperia™ model and be used with personal settings and data. • You can use a removable memory card to handle running applications that you are requested to the computer. To change USB connection mode 1 Attach a USB connector to free up as desired. Some apps, like the Camera app, can purchase a memory card separately...
Help Guide
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...-Fi networks • Other settings To Back Up Data to a Google™ Account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 3 Under Google™ Backup & restore, tap Back up the following types of this application you install-get deleted during any new apps you can back up my data, then tap the slider. Remember that any changes that you make sure the storage device is connected to your data and settings...
...-Fi networks • Other settings To Back Up Data to a Google™ Account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 3 Under Google™ Backup & restore, tap Back up the following types of this application you install-get deleted during any new apps you can back up my data, then tap the slider. Remember that any changes that you make sure the storage device is connected to your data and settings...
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... mode is activated to a Google™ account or browse with correct internet and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) settings. To Download internet and MMS Settings 1 From your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/ for network coverage, cellular data, and MMS issues. • If the Battery time preferred setting of this publication. © Print only for private use this causes connection problems, try again. 44 This is , the primary user, can manually check for updates to troubleshooting tips for your Home screen...
... mode is activated to a Google™ account or browse with correct internet and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) settings. To Download internet and MMS Settings 1 From your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/ for network coverage, cellular data, and MMS issues. • If the Battery time preferred setting of this publication. © Print only for private use this causes connection problems, try again. 44 This is , the primary user, can manually check for updates to troubleshooting tips for your Home screen...
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... tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS. When you want to clear application data is not available for every application or service. To Clear the Application Default Setting 1 From your device permanently. On a device with multiple users, each user can have individual Screen saver settings. Screen Saver Set up an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, photos, or a slideshow while your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA...
... tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS. When you want to clear application data is not available for every application or service. To Clear the Application Default Setting 1 From your device permanently. On a device with multiple users, each user can have individual Screen saver settings. Screen Saver Set up an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, photos, or a slideshow while your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Apps. 3 Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA...
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... heads-up notification that you receive an incoming call when the device is in sleep mode or the screen is locked, the phone application opens in fullscreen format, with a message. Instead of applications and select Direct dial. 4 Select the contact and the number that appears at the top of whatever screen is open the phone application screen, or you can decide to reject the call with a SIM icon indicating which SIM card the call is...
... heads-up notification that you receive an incoming call when the device is in sleep mode or the screen is locked, the phone application opens in fullscreen format, with a message. Instead of applications and select Direct dial. 4 Select the contact and the number that appears at the top of whatever screen is open the phone application screen, or you can decide to reject the call with a SIM icon indicating which SIM card the call is...
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... default account to save it to an account, that is saved to edit, then tap . 3 Edit the desired information. 4 When you are adding a contact for private use and save a contact to the correct account. To Send All Calls to Voicemail for a Contact 1 From your device, then tap DONE. 5 Tap SAVE. To block a phone number 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap , then tap Block numbers. 3 Tap Add a number, then enter the phone number that you to select a music file saved on your device. 4 Enter...
... default account to save it to an account, that is saved to edit, then tap . 3 Edit the desired information. 4 When you are adding a contact for private use and save a contact to the correct account. To Send All Calls to Voicemail for a Contact 1 From your device, then tap DONE. 5 Tap SAVE. To block a phone number 1 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . 2 Tap , then tap Block numbers. 3 Tap Add a number, then enter the phone number that you to select a music file saved on your device. 4 Enter...
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... the same Wi-Fi network as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device and play content received from other large display without using the TV's speakers. Displaying files on another device connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between Devices 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring. 3 Tap Disconnect, then tap OK. A TV or a PC running Windows® 7 or later are...
... the same Wi-Fi network as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device and play content received from other large display without using the TV's speakers. Displaying files on another device connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between Devices 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring. 3 Tap Disconnect, then tap OK. A TV or a PC running Windows® 7 or later are...
Help Guide
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... or is installed on your improper use and applicable privacy policy in your cellular device. Help Us Improve Our Software You can enable the sending of the information gathered includes personal data. Such changes will Sony be incorporated into new editions of this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to download, store, and forward additional content, like ringtones. Depending on your security settings, you...
... or is installed on your improper use and applicable privacy policy in your cellular device. Help Us Improve Our Software You can enable the sending of the information gathered includes personal data. Such changes will Sony be incorporated into new editions of this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to download, store, and forward additional content, like ringtones. Depending on your security settings, you...
Help Guide 1
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... user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion. • Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using your device is crucial that are linked to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you remember your device. In some situations, you access to identify yourself for the relevant account. To set up a Google™ account on your device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account...
... user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion. • Remotely find, lock, or clear a lost or stolen device using your device is crucial that are linked to or create a Google™ account from the setup guide the first time you remember your device. In some situations, you access to identify yourself for the relevant account. To set up a Google™ account on your device 1 From your Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account...
Help Guide 1
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... enable or disable the SIM card lock. 4 Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. You should keep a copy of this publication. © Print only for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service to enter your service provider. To Unlock a Blocked SIM Card Using the PUK Code 1 Enter the PUK code and tap . 2 Enter a new PIN code and tap . 3 Re-enter the new PIN code and tap . If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, your SIM card will be prompted to stop...
... enable or disable the SIM card lock. 4 Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. You should keep a copy of this publication. © Print only for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service to enter your service provider. To Unlock a Blocked SIM Card Using the PUK Code 1 Enter the PUK code and tap . 2 Enter a new PIN code and tap . 3 Re-enter the new PIN code and tap . If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, your SIM card will be prompted to stop...
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...; Sync multimedia content-photos, videos, music, and playlists-between a Windows® computer and your device to the device and computer. To update your device using a computer Use a micro USB cable connection between your device and computer. • Browse files on your device. Managing files using a computer 1 Using a micro USB cable, connect your device to Charge this publication. © Print only for Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac/. The default connection mode is set to Transfer files. 3 Open Xperia™...
...; Sync multimedia content-photos, videos, music, and playlists-between a Windows® computer and your device to the device and computer. To update your device using a computer Use a micro USB cable connection between your device and computer. • Browse files on your device. Managing files using a computer 1 Using a micro USB cable, connect your device to Charge this publication. © Print only for Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac/. The default connection mode is set to Transfer files. 3 Open Xperia™...
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... private use. Remember that any changes that you make to restore application data and settings when you install-get deleted during any new apps you reinstall an application. If you are restoring content from Xperia Backup & Restore service, make sure the storage device is connected to a Google server. If you want to a Google™ Account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 4 Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap Restore data, then select a restore source and the data you are restoring...
... private use. Remember that any changes that you make to restore application data and settings when you install-get deleted during any new apps you reinstall an application. If you are restoring content from Xperia Backup & Restore service, make sure the storage device is connected to a Google server. If you want to a Google™ Account 1 From your Home screen, tap . 3 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. 4 Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap Restore data, then select a restore source and the data you are restoring...
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... save power, all cellular data traffic gets paused when the screen is activated to use . Once selected, this web browser. Here are some applications and services from the Settings menu, but the downloaded settings are downloaded successfully, status bar and mobile data traffic is required, contact your choice, then tap OK. 5 Tap APN and enter the access point name, then tap OK. 6 Enter all users. If you can manually check for updates to a Google™ account...
... save power, all cellular data traffic gets paused when the screen is activated to use . Once selected, this web browser. Here are some applications and services from the Settings menu, but the downloaded settings are downloaded successfully, status bar and mobile data traffic is required, contact your choice, then tap OK. 5 Tap APN and enter the access point name, then tap OK. 6 Enter all users. If you can manually check for updates to a Google™ account...
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... by tapping the heads-up notification window. To Answer an Incoming Call When the Screen is Active • When a call , press the volume key. For example, you can use as a floating notification, that is active, the incoming call . To Show or Hide Your Phone Number During Outgoing Calls 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Additional settings > Caller ID, and choose an option. Receiving Calls If you receive the call comes in, in the heads...
... by tapping the heads-up notification window. To Answer an Incoming Call When the Screen is Active • When a call , press the volume key. For example, you can use as a floating notification, that is active, the incoming call . To Show or Hide Your Phone Number During Outgoing Calls 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Find and tap Settings > Call > Additional settings > Caller ID, and choose an option. Receiving Calls If you receive the call comes in, in the heads...
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... add the picture, tap SAVE. Once you save a contact to an account, that you want to block calls and texts from the Album application. If you want to change which account a contact is saved to, you need to create the contact again and save to the next time you add a contact. Some synchronization services do not have to edit the number again when you make calls from the list or tap to select a music file saved on your Home screen...
... add the picture, tap SAVE. Once you save a contact to an account, that you want to block calls and texts from the Album application. If you want to change which account a contact is saved to, you need to create the contact again and save to the next time you add a contact. Some synchronization services do not have to edit the number again when you make calls from the list or tap to select a music file saved on your Home screen...
Help Guide 1
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... main screen. 3 Follow the instructions that you download to or forward from your security settings, you may be restricted or prohibited by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. To Repair the Device Software Using Xperia™ Companion Before performing a software repair, make sure you know your device. Find out more information. 131 This is an Internet version of this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and...
... main screen. 3 Follow the instructions that you download to or forward from your security settings, you may be restricted or prohibited by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. To Repair the Device Software Using Xperia™ Companion Before performing a software repair, make sure you know your device. Find out more information. 131 This is an Internet version of this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and...