PLAY Extended User guide Contents Important information..................................................................6 Android™ – what and why?.........................................................7 Applications........................................................................................7 Getting started..............................................................................8 Assembly............................................................................................8 Turning on the phone..........................................................................9 Screen lock.........................................................................................9 Setup guide........................................................................................9 Accounts and services......................................................................10 Getting to know your phone......................................................11 Phone overview.................................................................................11 Using the keys..................................................................................12 Charging the battery.........................................................................12 Using the touch screen.....................................................................13 Home screen....................................................................................14 Accessing and using applications......................................................16 Status and notifications.....................................................................17 Phone settings menu........................................................................19 Typing text........................................................................................19 Adjusting the volume.........................................................................20 Customizing your phone...................................................................21 Battery..............................................................................................23 Memory............................................................................................24 Stereo portable handsfree.................................................................25 Internet and messaging settings........................................................25 Turning off data traffic.......................................................................26 Data roaming....................................................................................26 Network settings...............................................................................27 Gaming........................................................................................28 Accessing Sony PlayStation® games via the PlayStation® Pocket....28 Playing games...................................................................................28 Calling..........................................................................................30 Emergency calls................................................................................30 Call handling.....................................................................................30 Voicemail..........................................................................................31 Multiple calls.....................................................................................31 Conference calls...............................................................................32 Call settings......................................................................................32 2 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Contacts .....................................................................................34 Opening Contacts for the first time....................................................34 Getting contacts into your phone......................................................34 Contacts screen overview.................................................................35 Managing your contacts....................................................................35 Communicating with your contacts...................................................37 Sharing your contacts.......................................................................37 Backing up contacts.........................................................................38 Messaging...................................................................................39 Using text and multimedia messaging...............................................39 Text and multimedia message options..............................................40 Email............................................................................................41 Using e-mail......................................................................................41 Using email accounts........................................................................43 Gmail™ and other Google™ services ...............................................43 Google Talk™ ............................................................................45 Sony Ericsson Timescape™......................................................46 Timescape™ main view....................................................................46 Timescape™ widget.........................................................................46 Using Timescape™...........................................................................46 Timescape™ settings........................................................................48 Android Market™.......................................................................49 Payment options...............................................................................49 Downloading from Android Market™................................................49 Clearing your application data...........................................................50 Permissions......................................................................................50 Installing applications from unknown sources....................................51 Getting organized.......................................................................52 Calendar...........................................................................................52 Synchronizing.............................................................................53 Google Sync™ synchronization service.............................................53 Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar and contacts..............53 Synchronizing and storing your contacts...........................................54 Connecting to wireless networks.............................................56 Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................56 Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................59 Web browser...............................................................................61 Toolbar.............................................................................................61 Browsing the web.............................................................................61 Navigating web pages.......................................................................62 Managing bookmarks.......................................................................62 3 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Managing text and images................................................................63 Multiple windows..............................................................................63 Downloading from the web...............................................................64 Browser settings...............................................................................64 Music...........................................................................................65 Copying media files to your memory card..........................................65 Using the music player......................................................................65 TrackID™ technology........................................................................68 Taking photos and recording videos........................................70 Viewfinder and camera controls........................................................70 Using the camera..............................................................................70 Viewing your photos and videos in Gallery..............................75 Working with albums.........................................................................75 Working with photos.........................................................................77 Bluetooth™ wireless technology..............................................80 Phone name.....................................................................................80 Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device............................................80 Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology...............81 Connecting your phone to a computer....................................83 Transferring and handling content using a USB cable........................83 USB connection modes....................................................................83 PC Companion.................................................................................84 Media Go™ .....................................................................................84 Location services.......................................................................86 Using GPS........................................................................................86 Google Maps™.................................................................................86 Getting directions..............................................................................87 Locking and protecting your phone.........................................88 IMEI number.....................................................................................88 SIM card protection..........................................................................88 Setting a screen lock.........................................................................89 Updating your phone.................................................................91 Updating your phone wirelessly.........................................................91 Updating your phone using a USB cable...........................................91 Phone settings overview...........................................................92 Icons overview............................................................................93 Status icons......................................................................................93 Notification icons...............................................................................93 Applications overview................................................................95 4 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. User support...............................................................................97 Troubleshooting.........................................................................98 My phone is not working as expected...............................................98 Resetting the phone..........................................................................98 I cannot charge the phone................................................................98 No battery charging icon appears when phone starts charging.........98 The battery performance is low.........................................................98 I cannot transfer content between my phone and the computer, when using a USB cable...................................................................98 I cannot use Internet-based services.................................................99 Error messages.................................................................................99 Legal information.....................................................................100 Index..........................................................................................101 5 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/ regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112. Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply. 6 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Android™ – what and why? An Android™ phone can perform many of the same functions as a computer. But you can also adjust it to better suit your needs, to receive the information you want, and have fun at the same time. You can add and delete applications, or enhance them to improve functionality. At Android Market™ you can download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate applications on your Android™ phone with your personal data and online accounts. 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 as much social networking as you like. 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™. Applications An application is a phone program that helps you perform a task. For example, there are applications to make calls, take photos and download more applications. 7 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. Getting started Assembly To remove the battery cover Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone. When you remove the cover, the memory card becomes inaccessible. This is to prevent you from losing data. The memory card becomes accessible again when you replace the cover. Make sure that the cover is properly attached. To insert the SIM card and the memory card • Remove the battery cover, then insert the SIM card and the memory card in the relevant slots. To remove the memory card • Remove the battery cover, then press against the edge of the memory card and release it. Draw the card outward to remove it. To attach the battery cover 8 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. 1 Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens hole in the cover is aligned with the camera lens. 2 Press down firmly on all edges of the battery cover to make sure it is tightly attached. Otherwise, your memory card might not function properly. Turning on the phone To turn on the phone 1 Press and hold down the power key on the top of the phone until it vibrates. 2 If your screen goes dark, press or press briefly to activate the screen. 3 To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen. 4 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK. 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, press . To turn off the phone 1 Press and hold down until the options menu opens. 2 In the options menu, tap Power off. 3 Tap OK. Screen lock When your phone 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. To activate the screen • Press or press briefly. To unlock the screen • Drag the icon to the right across the screen. To lock the screen manually • When the screen is active, briefly press the key. Setup guide The first time you start your phone, a setup guide explains basic phone functions and helps you enter essential settings. Set up your phone so that it works to your needs. Import your old contacts, select your phone language, optimize your wireless network connection settings, and much more. The setup guide covers the following: 9 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. • Basic phone settings such as language, Internet, time and date. • Wi-Fi® settings – speed up your connection and decrease data transfer costs. • Application settings – helps you with email setup, online service accounts, and contact transfers. You can also refer to the respective chapters in the in-phone User guide, also available at www.sonyericsson.com/support, for more help with the following: • Info on your phone’s hard keys • Entering text • Wi-Fi® • Sony Ericsson Sync Before you can import contacts via a synchronization account, you first need to set up the synchronization account and back up your old contacts to it. If you do not want existing contacts saved on your memory card or SIM card to be synchronized, then you should import these contacts from the memory card or SIM card to your new phone before you set up the synchronization account. If you prefer, you can skip some steps and access the setup guide later from the applications screen or change the settings from the Settings menu. To access the setup guide 1 From the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap Setup guide. Accounts and services Sign in to your online service accounts from your phone and benefit from a range of services. Combine services and get even more out of them. For example, collect contacts from your Google™ and Facebook™ accounts and integrate them into your phonebook, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to online services from your phone as well as from a computer. When you sign up for the first time, an account is created with your user name, password, settings and personal information. The next time you sign in, you get a personalized view. Google™ account A Google™ account is key to your Android™ phone. Use Gmail™ to send emails, Google Talk™ to chat with friends, and Android Market™ to download applications. Sony Ericsson account Store your phone contacts on a secure Sony Ericsson server, and you'll always have a backup online. You can also store your phone calendar and Internet bookmarks in your Sony Ericsson account. Exchange Active Sync account Synchronize your phone with your corporate Exchange Active Sync account. This way, you keep your work email, contacts and calendar events with you at all times. Facebook™ account Facebook™ connects you with friends, family and colleagues all over the world. Log in now to share your world with others. 10 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.