Xperia S

Sony Xperia S User Manual

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Xperia

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User guide

Table of Contents

Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
Important Information7
Android™ - What and Why8
- Applications8
Getting Started9
- Assembly9
- Turning the Phone on and off10
- Screen Lock10
- Setup Guide11
- Accounts and Services11
Getting to Know Your Phone13
- Phone Overview13
- Using the Keys14
- Battery14
- Improving Battery Performance15
- Using the Touchscreen16
- Home Screen18
- Rearranging Your Home Screen19
- Accessing and Using Applications20
  - Opening and Closing Applications21
  - Recently Used Applications Window21
  - Application Menu21
- Status and Notifications22
- Phone Settings Menu23
- Typing Text23
- Keyboard and Phonepad Settings26
- Adjusting the Volume27
- Customising Your Phone27
  - Ringtone Settings28
  - Screen Settings28
  - Phone Language29
  - Airplane Mode29
- Stereo Portable Handsfree30
- Internet and Messaging Settings30
- Using Data Monitor31
- Turning off Data Traffic32
- Data Roaming32
- Network Settings32
Calling34
- Emergency Calls34
- Call Handling34
- Voicemail35
- Multiple Calls36
- Conference Calls36
- Call Settings37
Contacts39
- Transferring Contacts to Your New Phone39
- Contacts Screen Overview40
- Managing Your Contacts40
- Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application41
- Communicating with Your Contacts42
- Sharing Your Contacts42
- Backing up Contacts43
Messaging44
- Using Text and Multimedia Messaging44
- Text and Multimedia Message Options45
Email47
- Using Email47
- Using Email Accounts50
- Gmail™ and Other Google™ Services50
Google Talk52
Timescape53
- Timescape™ Main View53
- Using Timescape53
- Timescape™ Settings55
Getting Started with Android Market56
- Downloading from Android Market56
- Clearing Your Application Data57
- Permissions57
- Installing Applications Not from Android Market57
Playnow™ Service58
- Before You Download Content58
- Downloading from the Playnow™ Service58
Video Unlimited59
- Video Unlimited Menu Overview59
- Creating a Video Unlimited Account59
- Exploring the Video Unlimited Selection59
- Renting or Buying a Video59
- Watching a Video from Video Unlimited60
Music Unlimited61
Getting Organised62
- Calendar62
- Alarm Clock62
Scanning with the Neoreader™ Application65
- Neoreader™ Application Menu Overview65
Synchronising Data on Your Phone66
- Synchronising with Google66
- Synchronising Your Corporate Email, Calendar and Contacts66
- Synchronising with Facebook67
- Synchronising Using Syncml68
Nfc70
- NFC Detection Area70
- Working with Tags71
- Paying for Items with Your Phone72
Connecting to Wireless Networks73
- Wi-Fi73
- Sharing Your Phone's Mobile Data Connection77
- Virtual Private Networks (Vpns)78
Web Browser79
- Toolbar79
- Browsing the Web79
- Navigating Web Pages80
- Managing Bookmarks80
- Managing Text and Images81
- Multiple Windows81
- Downloading from the Web82
- Browser Settings82
Music83
- Protecting Your Hearing83
- Copying Media Files to Your Phone's Internal Storage83
- Using the Music Player83
Identifying Music Using Trackid Technology89
- Using Trackid™ Technology Results89
- Using Trackid™ to Identify Tracks on the FM Radio90
FM Radio91
- FM Radio Overview91
- Using Your Favourite Radio Channels91
- Making a New Search for Radio Channels92
- Switching between the Speaker and the Handsfree92
- Switching between Mono and Stereo Sound Mode92
- Identifying Radio Tracks Using Trackid92
- Sharing the Details of Music You Like on Facebook93
Taking Photos and Recording Videos94
- Camera Controls Overview94
- Using the Still Camera94
- Using the Video Camera101
3D Camera105
- 3D Camera Overview105
Viewing Photos and Videos in Gallery107
- Bravia® Engine107
- Working with Albums108
- Working with Photos in Gallery109
  - Viewing Your Photos on a Map110
  - Working with Videos110
Viewing Photos in 3D Album112
- Managing Your Photos in 3D Album112
Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology113
- Naming Your Phone113
- Pairing with Another Bluetooth™ Device113
- Sending and Receiving Items Using Bluetooth™ Technology114
Connecting Your Phone to a Computer116
- Transferring and Handling Content Using a USB Cable116
- Transferring Files Using Media Transfer Mode Via Wi-Fi116
- PC Companion117
- Media Go117
Connecting Your Phone to a TV Set119
Using Location Services to Find Your Position120
- Using GPS120
- Google Maps121
- Using Google Maps™ to Get Directions121
Backing up and Restoring Phone Content122
- Types of Content You Can Back up122
Locking and Protecting Your Phone123
- IMEI Number123
- SIM Card Protection123
- Setting a Screen Lock124
Updating Your Phone126
- Updating Your Phone Wirelessly126
- Updating Your Phone Using a USB Cable Connection126
Phone Settings Overview128
Status and Notification Icons Overview129
- Status Icons129
- Notification Icons129
User Support131
Troubleshooting132
- My Phone Is Not Working as Expected132
- Resetting the Phone132
- No Battery Charging Icon Appears When Phone Starts Charging133
- The Battery Performance Is Low133
- I Cannot Transfer Content between My Phone and the Computer, When Using a USB Cable133
- I Cannot Use Internet-Based Services133
- Error Messages133
Recycling Your Phone134
- Legal Information135

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Sony Xperia S Specifications

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Brand	Sony
Model	Xperia S
Category	Cell Phone
Language	English

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