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User guide
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ST23i/ST23a
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Contents Important information.....................................................................6 Android™ – what and why?...........................................................7 Applications........................................................................................7 Getting started...............................................................................8 Assembly............................................................................................8 Turning the ph
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Sharing your contacts.......................................................................44 Backing up contacts.........................................................................45 Messaging....................................................................................46 Using text and multimedia messaging...............................................46 Text and multimedia message options..............................................47 E-mail.......................................
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Copying media files to your memory card .........................................74 Using the WALKMAN player .............................................................74 Identifying music using TrackID technology................................79 Using TrackID™ technology results...................................................79 Using the FM radio.......................................................................81 FM radio overview......................................................
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Updating your phone.................................................................112 Updating your phone wirelessly.......................................................112 Updating your phone using a USB cable connection.......................112 Phone settings overview............................................................114 Status and notification icons overview......................................116 Status icons.....................................................................
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Important information Please read the Important information leaflet before you use your mobile phone. Some of the services and features described in this User guide are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas. Without limitation, this applies to the GSM International Emergency Number 112. Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usa
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Android™ – what and why? Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customize them to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance existing applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™ you can download a range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also integrate applications on your Android™ phone with other applications a
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Getting started Assembly To remove the battery cover • Insert the tip of your finger firmly into the opening on the bottom side of the phone, between the phone and the battery cover. Then lift up the cover slowly but firmly. Do not use sharp objects that may damage parts of the phone. To remove the battery 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Place the tip of your finger into the opening on the bottom side of the battery and lift up the battery. To insert the memory card and the SIM card Do not insert
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To remove the SIM card 1 Turn off your phone. 2 Remove the back cover. 3 Place your fingertip on the SIM card and slide it out of its slot. To remove the memory card 1 Turn off the phone, or unmount the memory card from Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. 2 Remove the back cover, then draw the memory card outward to remove it. To attach the battery cover 1 Place the cover over the back of the phone so that the camera lens hole in the cover fits over the camera lens. 2 Press down firmly on all
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Turning the phone on and off To turn on the phone 1 Press and hold down the power key on the top of the phone until the phone vibrates. 2 If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key to activate the screen. 3 To unlock the screen, drag to the right across the screen. 4 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, and select OK. 5 Wait a while for the phone to start. Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later from the Settings menu. To cor
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To lock the screen manually • When the screen is active, briefly press the power key . Accounts and services Sign in to your online service accounts from your phone and benefit from a range of services. Combine services and get even more out of them. For example, collect contacts from your Google™ and Facebook™ accounts and integrate them into your phonebook, so you have everything in one place. You can sign up to online services from your phone as well as from a computer. When you sign up for t
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Getting to know your phone Phone overview 4 5 3 2 1 6 7 11 10 9 8 14 15 13 12 16 17 20 19 18 1. Proximity sensor 1 11. Back key 2. Proximity sensor 2 12. Camera lens 3. Notification LED light 13. Camera LED light 4. Front camera lens 14. Headset connector 5. Ear speaker 15. Power key 6. Volume/Zoom key 16. Connector for charger/USB cable 7. Touchscreen 17. Speaker 8. Menu key 18. Strap hole 9. Home key 19. Back cover opening 10. Notification light for social networking 20. Microphone servi
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Using the keys Back • Go back to the previous screen • Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel Home • Go to the Home screen • Press and hold to open a window showing your most recently used applications Menu • Open a list of options available in the current screen or application Battery Charging the battery Your phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. When you connect the phone charger cable to a power source, such as a USB port or a p
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To charge the phone 1 Plug the phone charger into a power outlet. 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a computer). 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your phone, with the USB symbol facing up. The battery status LED lights up when charging starts. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the LED lights up after you connect the phone charger cable to a power source. 4 When the battery status LED is gr
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applications, such as YouTube™. Some applications downloaded from Google Play™ may also consume more power. • Close and exit applications that you are not using. • Lower the screen display brightness level. • Turn off your phone or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area with no network coverage. Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power. • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices demand less battery
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Using the touchscreen A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen of your phone when you buy it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly. When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect your subscription and m
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To scroll • Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen. To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. To flick • To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can stop it immediately by tapping the screen. Sensors Your phone has sensors that detect both light and proximity. The light sensor detects the ambient lig
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The items in the bar at the bottom of the screen are always available for quick access. To go to the Home screen • Press . To browse the Home screen • Flick right or left. To share an item from your Home screen 1 Press to open your Home screen. 2 Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the phone vibrates, then drag the item to . 3 Select an option and confirm, if necessary. You can now share the applications and widgets you like with your friends so they can download and use them. Widgets
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You can also tap an event to view its content in full screen format or react to it using comments, likes, and retweets. Timescape™ Friends widget The Timescape™ Friends widget notifies you of the latest social networking activities related to you and your friends. You can view all activities and communicate with your friends using comments, likes and retweets. Timescape™ Share widget Share your status through one of the services that you have logged into from your phone. For example, you can pos
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Changing the background of your Home screen Adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different themes. To change your Home screen wallpaper 1 From your Home screen, press . 2 Tap Wallpaper, then select an option. You can use a photo you have taken, or an animation. Go to Google Play™ and other sources to download, for example, live wallpapers that change with the changing hours of the day. To set a theme for your Home screen 1 From your Home screen, press . 2 Tap Theme, then
