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Sony E6553 User Manual

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Homescreen Settings
Use the Home Settings shortcut to adjust some basic settings on your Homescreen.
For example, you can set your Homescreen to auto-rotate and adjust the size of
icons.
To Set Your Homescreen to Auto-Rotate
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates,
then tap Home Settings.
2 Drag the slider beside Auto rotation to the right.
To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates,
then tap Home Settings.
2 Tap Icon size, then select an option.
Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you
download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
Flick left or right to find the application, then tap the application.
To Search for an Application from the Application Screen
1 When the Application screen is open, tap
.
2 Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
To open the Application screen menu
When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right.
To Move an Application on the Application Screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2 Make sure Custom order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3 On the Application screen, touch and hold the application until it's selected,
then drag it to the new location.
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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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