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Sony E6553 User Manual

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To zoom the calendar view
When the Week or the Day view is selected, pinch the screen to zoom in.
To display national holidays in the Calendar application
1 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Calendar.
2 Tap
, then tap Settings.
3 Tap National holidays.
4 Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK.
To Display Birthdays in the Calendar Application
1 From your Homescreen, tap
, then tap Calendar.
2 Tap , then tap Settings > Birthdays.
3 Drag the slider beside Birthdays to the right.
To Display Weather Forecasts in the Calendar Application
1 From your Homescreen, tap
, then tap Calendar.
2 Tap
, then tap Settings.
3 Tap Weather forecast, then drag the slider beside Weather forecast to the right.
4 If location services are disabled, tap Home location, then search for the city
you want to add.
For more information about how to enable location services, see
Using Location Services
on
the 121 page.
To change weather forecast settings in the Calendar application
1 From your Homescreen, tap
, then tap Calendar.
2 Tap , then tap Settings.
3 Tap Weather forecast.
4 Adjust the settings as desired.
Alarm and clock
You can set one or several alarms and use any sound saved on your device as the
alarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off. But it does sound
when the device is set to silent mode.
The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general
time settings, for example, 12-hour or 24-hour.
1 Access the alarm homescreen
2 View a world clock and adjust settings
3 Access the stopwatch function
4 Access the timer function
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Sony E6553 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSony
ModelE6553
CategoryCell Phone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting started

About this User Guide

Introduction to the user guide.

Overview

Layout and key components of the device.

Assembly

Inserting SIM and memory cards.

Starting Your Device for The First Time

Initial device setup and configuration.

Charging Your Device

How to charge the device battery.

Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Basic touch gestures: tap, hold, pinch, swipe.

Locking and Unlocking the Screen

Securing and accessing the device screen.

Home screen

Navigating the main device interface.

Application screen

Accessing installed applications.

Navigating Applications

Using navigation keys and recent apps.

Battery and power management

Optimizing battery life and usage.

Notifications

Managing device alerts and status.

Icons in the status bar

Understanding status bar icons.

Downloading applications

Downloading applications from Google Play™

Getting apps from the official store.

Downloading applications from other sources

Installing apps from external websites.

Internet and networks

Browsing the web

Using the Chrome browser.

Internet and MMS settings

Configuring mobile data and messaging.

Wi-Fi®

Connecting to wireless networks.

Controlling data usage

Monitoring and limiting mobile data.

Selecting mobile networks

Choosing network modes.

Synchronizing data on your device

Synchronizing with Online Accounts

Syncing contacts, email, calendars with cloud services.

Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Syncing corporate email and calendar data.

Basic settings

Accessing settings

Navigating the device settings menu.

Sound, Ringtone, and Volume

Adjusting audio levels and alerts.

Managing Notifications

Configuring how notifications appear.

SIM card protection

Securing the SIM card with a PIN.

Screen Lock

Setting up screen security (PIN, pattern, password).

Typing text

On-Screen Keyboard

Using the virtual keyboard for text input.

Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard

Customizing keyboard layout and settings.

Calling

Making calls

Placing phone calls.

Receiving Calls

Handling incoming calls.

Emergency calls

Making urgent calls.

Contacts

Transferring contacts

Moving contacts from other sources.

Searching and viewing contacts

Finding and managing contacts.

Adding and editing contacts

Creating and modifying contact entries.

Messaging and chat

Reading and sending messages

Managing SMS and MMS conversations.

Instant messaging and video chat

Using Hangouts for communication.

Email

Setting up email

Configuring email accounts.

Music

Transferring music to your device

Getting music files onto the device.

Listening to music

Playing audio files.

Playlists

Creating and managing music playlists.

FM radio

Listening to the radio

Tuning into FM stations.

Favorite radio channels

Saving and accessing preferred stations.

Camera

Taking photos and recording videos

Using camera functions.

General camera settings

Configuring camera parameters.

Still camera settings

Adjusting photo capture settings.

Video camera settings

Adjusting video capture settings.

Photos and videos in Album

Viewing Photos and Videos

Browsing media files.

Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos

Editing and sharing media.

Hiding photos and videos

Securing media files.

Videos

Transferring Video Content to Your Device

Getting video files onto the device.

Connectivity

Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable

Displaying device screen on TV via cable.

NFC

Near Field Communication features.

Bluetooth® wireless technology

Connecting via Bluetooth.

Smart apps and features that save you time

Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™

Managing device accessories and actions.

Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™

Utilizing device for fitness tracking.

Travel and maps

Using Location Services

Enabling GPS and location determination.

Google Maps™ and navigation

Using maps for location and directions.

Airplane mode

Disabling wireless radios for flight.

Calendar and alarm clock

Calendar

Managing schedules and appointments.

Alarm and clock

Setting alarms and using clock features.

Accessibility

Magnification Gestures

Zooming the screen display.

Large Text

Increasing text size.

TalkBack

Screen reader for visually impaired users.

Support and maintenance

Support for your device

Accessing help and product information.

Computer Tools

Connecting device to PC/Mac.

Updating Your Device

Installing software updates.

Finding a lost device

Locating and securing a lost device.

Memory and Storage

Understanding device memory options.

Backing Up and Restoring Content

Saving and recovering device data.

Restarting and resetting

Rebooting and factory reset procedures.

Legal information

Terms and conditions.

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