Sony E6553 User Manual

To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen
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 an application icon, then drag the
icon to the top of the screen. The Homescreen opens.
4 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Homescreen, then release your
finger.
If Alphabetical or Most used is selected under SHOW APPS instead of Custom order, you can
still add an application shortcut to the Homescreen. Just touch and hold the relevant
application icon until the Homescreen opens, then drag the icon to the desired location and
release your finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2 Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
To Uninstall an Application from the Application Screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2 Tap UNINSTALL. All uninstallable applications are indicated by
.
3 Tap the application you want to uninstall, then tap OK.
Navigating Applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the favorites bar,
and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all
recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Home key, the Recent apps
key, and the Back key. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key
to exit, while others are paused or continue to run in the background. If an
application is paused or running in the background, you can continue where you left
off the next time you open the application.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Favorites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets
3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar
4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen
5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
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Sony E6553 Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	E6553
Category	Cell Phone
Language	English

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.

Adding medical and emergency contact information

Setting up ICE details.

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.

Sending and Receiving Email Messages

Managing email inbox.

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

Watching videos in the Video application

Playing video content.

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.

Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV

Wireless screen display on TV.

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.

Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device

Testing device functions.

Restarting and resetting

Rebooting and factory reset procedures.

Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions

Device care and safety.

Legal information

Terms and conditions.