User guide Xperia L ™ C2105/C2104 Contents Xperia™ L User guide....................................................................6 Getting started...............................................................................7 What is Android™?............................................................................7 Phone overview..................................................................................7 Assembly...........................................................................................8 Turning the device on and off ...........................................................9 Screen lock......................................................................................10 Setup guide......................................................................................10 Accounts and services.....................................................................10 Getting to know your device........................................................12 Using the keys.................................................................................12 Battery..............................................................................................12 Using the touchscreen.....................................................................15 Using the lockscreen.......................................................................17 Home screen....................................................................................18 Accessing and using applications...................................................20 Status and notifications...................................................................22 Settings menu..................................................................................23 Typing text.......................................................................................24 Customising your device.................................................................28 Enhancing the sound output............................................................31 Memory............................................................................................31 Using a headset ..............................................................................32 Internet and messaging settings......................................................32 Controlling data usage.....................................................................33 Mobile network settings...................................................................34 Google Play™..............................................................................36 Getting started with Google Play™.................................................36 Downloading from Google Play™....................................................36 Clearing your application data.........................................................36 Permissions......................................................................................37 Installing applications not from Google Play™ ...............................37 Calling..........................................................................................38 Emergency calls...............................................................................38 Call handling....................................................................................38 Voicemail..........................................................................................40 Multiple calls....................................................................................40 Conference calls..............................................................................40 Call settings.....................................................................................41 2 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Contacts ......................................................................................43 About Contacts................................................................................43 Transferring contacts to your new device.......................................43 Contacts screen overview...............................................................45 Managing your contacts..................................................................45 Communicating with your contacts.................................................47 Sharing your contacts......................................................................47 Backing up contacts........................................................................48 Messaging....................................................................................49 Using text and multimedia messaging.............................................49 Text and multimedia message options............................................50 Google Talk™ .................................................................................51 Email.............................................................................................52 Getting started with Email................................................................52 Using email......................................................................................53 "WALKMAN" application .............................................................56 About the "WALKMAN" application.................................................56 Transferring media files to your device ...........................................56 Using the "WALKMAN" application ................................................57 Visualiser .........................................................................................58 Getting more information about a track or artist.............................58 Using My music to organise your tracks ........................................58 Managing playlists...........................................................................60 "WALKMAN" application widget ....................................................61 Protecting your hearing....................................................................61 Music services..............................................................................62 TrackID technology..........................................................................62 Music Unlimited™............................................................................63 About the PlayNow™ service..........................................................63 FM radio.......................................................................................65 About the FM radio..........................................................................65 Using your favourite radio channels................................................66 Sound settings.................................................................................66 Identifying radio tracks using TrackID™..........................................67 Camera.........................................................................................68 About the camera............................................................................68 Using the still camera......................................................................68 Face detection.................................................................................69 Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces..............................69 Adding the geographical position to your photos...........................70 Using still camera settings...............................................................70 Using the video camera...................................................................74 3 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Album...........................................................................................78 About Album....................................................................................78 Viewing photos and videos in the Pictures tab ...............................78 Viewing photos and videos in the My albums tab ..........................79 Viewing your photos on a map........................................................82 Viewing online albums.....................................................................84 Movies..........................................................................................86 About Movies...................................................................................86 Using Movies...................................................................................86 Video Unlimited™........................................................................88 About Video Unlimited™..................................................................88 Renting or buying a video................................................................88 Watching a video from Video Unlimited™.......................................89 Web browser................................................................................90 About the web browser....................................................................90 Connectivity.................................................................................91 Connecting to wireless networks.....................................................91 Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices..............................94 NFC..................................................................................................96 Bluetooth™ wireless technology.....................................................98 Connecting your device to a computer.........................................100 Screen mirroring............................................................................102 Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ application.................103 Smart Connect...............................................................................104 Synchronising data on your device............................................105 About synchronising data on your device.....................................105 Synchronising with Google™........................................................105 Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts........105 Synchronising with Facebook™....................................................106 Maps and locations....................................................................108 About location services..................................................................108 Using GPS.....................................................................................108 Google Maps™..............................................................................108 Using Google Maps™ to get directions.........................................109 Calendar and alarm clock..........................................................110 Calendar.........................................................................................110 Alarm clock....................................................................................110 Support and maintenance..........................................................113 Updating your device.....................................................................113 Backup and restore application.....................................................114 Resetting your device....................................................................115 4 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Locking and protecting your device..............................................116 Support application.......................................................................119 Recycling your device....................................................................119 Reference...................................................................................120 Settings overview...........................................................................120 Status and notification icons overview..........................................121 Application overview......................................................................122 Important information.................................................................124 Important information leaflet..........................................................124 Limitations to services and features..............................................124 Legal information...........................................................................124 Index...........................................................................................125 5 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Xperia™ L User guide 6 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Getting started What is Android™? Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise 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™ 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. Your Android™ phone is 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 phone. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in Android™. New software releases may not be compatible with all phones. Phone overview 1 Front camera lens 2 Proximity sensor/Ambient light sensor 3 Ear speaker 4 Power key 5 Main microphone 6 Notification LED 7 Touchscreen 7 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. 8 Second microphone 9 Camera lens 10 Camera light 11 Headset jack 12 Port for charger/USB cable 13 NFC™ detection area 14 Speaker 15 Strap hole 16 Camera key 17 Volume/Zoom key Assembly To remove the back cover • Insert a thumbnail into the gap between the back cover and one side of your device, then lift up the cover. 8 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. To insert the memory card and the SIM card • Turn off your phone and remove the back cover, then insert the memory card and the SIM card into the relevant slots. The memory card may not be included at purchase in all markets. To attach the back cover 1 Place the back cover over the back of the device, then press down on the top corners to lock them into place. 2 Moving from top to bottom, press down the sides of the cover. The clips on the inside of the cover make clicking noises as they lock into place. Turning the device on and off To turn on the device 1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates. 2 If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. 3 To unlock the screen, drag up or drag down. 4 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then select OK. 5 Wait 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 . 9 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. To turn off the device 1 Press and hold down the power key until the options menu opens. 2 In the options menu, tap Power off. 3 Tap OK. It may take a while for the device to shut down. Screen lock 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 touchscreen when you are not using it. On the lockscreen, you can still take photos and play audio tracks. To activate the screen • Briefly press the power key . To unlock the screen • Drag up or drag down. To lock the screen manually • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key . Setup guide The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to explain basic functions and help you enter essential settings. This is a good time to configure the device to your specific needs. You can also access the setup guide later from the settings menu. To access the setup guide manually 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap 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 phonebook, 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 Google Talk™, and to synchronise 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™. Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account Synchronise 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. 10 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.