Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 6
About this User Guide......................................................................... 6
Overview.............................................................................................6
Assembly............................................................................................ 7
Screen protection................................................................................9
Starting your device for the first time................................................... 9
Why do I need a Google™ account?...................................................9
Charging your Device........................................................................10
Learning the basics...................................................................... 12
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 12
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 14
Home screen.................................................................................... 14
Application screen.............................................................................16
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 17
Small apps........................................................................................18
Widgets............................................................................................ 19
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................19
Background and Themes..................................................................20
Battery and power management....................................................... 21
Taking a screenshot..........................................................................22
Notifications...................................................................................... 23
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................25
Application Overview.........................................................................27
Downloading applications............................................................29
Downloading applications from Google Play™.................................. 29
Downloading applications from other sources................................... 29
Internet and networks.................................................................. 30
Browsing the web............................................................................. 30
Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................30
Wi-Fi® ............................................................................................. 31
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................ 32
Controlling data usage...................................................................... 34
Selecting mobile networks................................................................ 35
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................35
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................37
Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................37
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................37
Basic settings...............................................................................39
Accessing settings............................................................................ 39
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Sound, Ringtone, and Volume ..........................................................39
SIM card protection ......................................................................... 41
Screen settings................................................................................. 42
Daydream......................................................................................... 43
Screen lock.......................................................................................43
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................44
Language settings.............................................................................48
Date and time................................................................................... 48
Mobile BRAVIA® Engine................................................................... 48
Enhancing the sound output............................................................. 48
Typing text................................................................................... 50
On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 50
Phonepad......................................................................................... 51
Entering text using voice input...........................................................52
Editing text........................................................................................52
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard............................................. 53
Calling.......................................................................................... 55
Making calls...................................................................................... 55
Receiving Calls..................................................................................56
Ongoing calls.................................................................................... 58
Using the call log...............................................................................58
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 59
Restricting calls................................................................................. 59
Multiple calls..................................................................................... 60
Conference calls............................................................................... 60
Voicemail.......................................................................................... 61
Emergency calls................................................................................61
Contacts ......................................................................................62
Transferring contacts........................................................................ 62
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................63
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................64
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................... 65
Favorites and groups........................................................................ 66
Sending contact information..............................................................67
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 67
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................67
Messaging and chat.....................................................................69
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 69
Organizing your messages................................................................ 70
Calling from a message.....................................................................71
Messaging settings........................................................................... 71
Instant messaging and video chat..................................................... 71
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Email.............................................................................................72
Setting up email................................................................................ 72
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 72
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 73
Email account settings...................................................................... 74
Gmail™.............................................................................................74
Music ...........................................................................................76
Transferring Music to Your Device ....................................................76
Listening to music............................................................................. 76
Music Homescreen Menu................................................................. 78
Playlists.............................................................................................78
Sharing music................................................................................... 79
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 79
Recognizing Music with TrackID™.................................................... 80
FM radio....................................................................................... 81
Listening to the radio.........................................................................81
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 82
Sound settings..................................................................................82
Camera.........................................................................................83
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................83
Face detection.................................................................................. 84
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................84
General camera settings................................................................... 85
Still camera settings.......................................................................... 87
Video camera settings.......................................................................91
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 94
Viewing Photos and Videos...............................................................94
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos........................................95
Editing photos with the Photo editor application................................96
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application..............................97
Hiding photos and videos..................................................................97
Album Homescreen Menu.................................................................97
Viewing your photos on a map.......................................................... 98
Videos........................................................................................ 100
Watching videos in the Video application.........................................100
Transferring Video Content to Your Device ..................................... 101
Managing video content..................................................................101
PS Video Service.............................................................................101
Connectivity............................................................................... 103
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV..................... 103
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices.............................. 103
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories..................................106
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Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ Series Wireless
Controller........................................................................................ 106
NFC................................................................................................ 106
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.................................................... 108
One-touch setup.............................................................................110
Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 111
Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™........... 111
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™............................. 113
Using your device as a wallet.......................................................... 113
Travel and maps.........................................................................114
Using Location Services.................................................................. 114
Google Maps™ and navigation....................................................... 114
Using data traffic when traveling......................................................115
Airplane mode.................................................................................115
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 116
Calendar......................................................................................... 116
Alarm and Clock............................................................................. 117
Accessibility............................................................................... 119
Magnification Gestures....................................................................119
Large Text.......................................................................................119
Color Correction..............................................................................119
Simple Homescreen........................................................................119
Hearing Aid Compatibility................................................................ 119
TalkBack.........................................................................................120
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode...............................................................120
Slow Talk........................................................................................ 120
Support and maintenance..........................................................121
Support for your device...................................................................121
Computer Tool................................................................................121
Updating your device...................................................................... 122
Finding a Lost Device ..................................................................... 123
Finding the identification number of your device.............................. 123
Memory and Storage...................................................................... 124
Managing files using a computer..................................................... 125
Backing up and Restoring Content..................................................127
Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device....................................... 128
Resetting Your Applications............................................................ 128
Restarting and resetting your device............................................... 129
Recycling your device..................................................................... 130
Limitations to services and features.................................................131
Legal information.............................................................................131
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