Sony Xperia S User Manual

Getting started with Android Market™
Open Android Market™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browse
these applications and games through different categories. You can also rate an
application or game and send feedback on it.
To use Android Market™, you need to have a Google ™ account. See To set up a
Google™ account in your phone on page 51.
Android Market™ may not be available in all countries or regions
To open Android Market™
1
From the Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Market.
Downloading from Android Market™
You can download all kinds of applications from Android Market™, including free
applications. If you pay for an application through Google Checkout™, the application is
tied to your Google™ account so that it can be installed an unlimited amount of times on
any device.
Before you download applications
Before you start downloading from Android Market™, make sure that you have a
working Internet connection.
Also, remember that you might incur data traffic charges when you download content to
your phone. Contact your operator for more information.
To download a free application
1
In Android Market™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories,
or by using the search function.
2
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions to complete the
installation.
3
If the application you want to download requires access to your data or control of
any functions on your phone, an additional screen appears with details. Read this
screen carefully because the functionality of your phone may be seriously affected
if you proceed. Tap OK if you agree, or Cancel if you wish to cancel the
download.
To download a paid application
1
In Android Market™, find an item you wish to download by browsing categories,
or by using the search function.
2
Tap the item to view its details, and follow the instructions in your phone to
complete your purchase.
3
If the application you want to download requires access to your data or control of
any functions on your phone, an additional screen appears with details. Read this
screen carefully because the functionality of your phone may be seriously affected
if you proceed. Tap OK if you agree, or Cancel if you wish to cancel the
download.
To open a downloaded application
1
In Android Market™, press
, then tap My Apps.
2
Tap the downloaded application.
You can also access downloaded applications from the Application screen.
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Sony Xperia S Specifications

General

Processor	Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
RAM	1 GB
Internal Storage	32 GB
Rear Camera	12 MP, f/2.4, autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera	1.3 MP
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Operating System	Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Dimensions	128 x 64 x 10.6 mm
Weight	144 g
Network	GSM / HSPA
Announced	2012, January
Status	Discontinued
Technology	GSM / HSPA
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Speed	HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
SIM	Mini-SIM
Protection	Scratch-resistant glass
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
GPU	Adreno 220
Card slot	No
Video	1080p@30fps
Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth	2.1, A2DP, EDR
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS
NFC	Yes
Radio	Stereo FM radio, RDS
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email
Browser	HTML5
Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
Talk time	Up to 7 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 30 min (3G)
Display	4.3 inches
Colors	Black, White
Multitouch	Yes
Features	Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection
USB	microUSB 2.0
Stand-by	Up to 420 h (2G) / Up to 420 h (3G)