Sony C2005 User's Guide

User guideXperia™ MC1904/C1905

To attach the back cover1Place the back cover over the back of the device.2Press down the sides of the cover until you hear clicking noises.Turning th

To transfer content between your device and computer using a USB cable1Using a USB cable, connect your device to a computer. Internal storage & SD

device and the installation is launched from the device when you connect it to acomputer via USB cable.You need an internet connected computer running

NeoReader™ application menu overviewThe following menu options are available in the NeoReader™ application:Tap to open more optionsEnter the barcode n

Synchronising data on your deviceAbout synchronising data on your deviceYou can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your

To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contacts1From your Home screen, tap .2Tap Email, then tap .3Tap Settings and select a corporate a

Maps and locationsAbout location servicesUse your device to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wirelessnetworks. Enable the wirele

operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in everymarket, country or region.To use Google Maps™1From your Home

Calendar and alarm clockCalendarAbout the calendarYour device has a calendar for managing your time schedule. If you have a Google™account, you can al

To edit an existing alarm1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarm & clock.3Tap the alarm you want to edit.4Tap Time and adjust the time b

To set alarms to sound when the device is in silent mode1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Alarm & clock, then tap to select an alarm.3T

To activate the screen•Briefly press the power key .To unlock the screen•Drag up or drag down.To lock the screen manually•When the screen is acti

Support and maintenanceUpdating your deviceUpdate your device to the most recent software version to get optimal performanceand the latest enhancement

To download the PC Companion application from your device1Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable.2When prompted, follow the instructions

To perform a factory data resetTo avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedureis underway.1From your Home

To enable the SIM card PIN lock1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock.3Tap Lock SIM card.4Enter

To disable the Face Unlock feature1From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Security > Screen lock.2Draw your backup screen unlock pattern o

Support applicationTo access the Support application1From your Application screen, find and tap .2Find and tap the required support item.Recycling yo

ReferenceSettings overviewGet to know the settings in your device so that you can personalise them to your ownrequirements.Wi-FiTurn Wi-Fi® on or off,

Date & timeSet the time and date, or choose the network-provided values.Select your preferred date and hour format.AccessibilityEnable your instal

Problem with sign-in or synchronisationA Wi-Fi® connection is enabled and wireless networks are availableDepending on your service provider, network a

Browse and listen to FM radio stations.Use the Album application to view and to work with your photos and videos.Use the Gmail™ application to read, w

Getting to know your deviceUsing the keysBack•Go back to the previous screen•Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notific

Important informationImportant information leafletBefore you use your device, please read the Important information leaflet providedin the Setup guide

Index...72Aaccounts ...

Facebook™"Like" a song on Facebook™ ...57synchronisation ...104Xperia™ with

playingmusic ...56playlists ...

using the equaliser ...56Vvibration ...30, 107v

To zoom•Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out)or spread them apart (to zoom in).When you use two fingers on the

To flick•To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on thescreen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by it

To charge your device1Plug the charger into a power outlet.2Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of acomputer).3Plug t

•Turn off your device or activate the Airplane mode setting if you are in an area withno network coverage. Otherwise, your device repeatedly scans for

To activate Low battery mode1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Find and tap Power management.3Drag the slider beside Low battery mode to the

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•Flic

To add a widget to the Home screen1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,then tap Widgets.2Find and tap the widge

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To rename a folder on the Home screen1Tap the folder to open it.2Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.3Enter the new folder n

Opening and closing applicationsTo open an application•From your Home screen or the Application screen, tap the application.To close an application•Pr

To download a small app1To make the small apps bar appear, press .2Tap > .3Find a small app that you want to download, then follow the instruct

Checking notifications and ongoing activitiesYou can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and get moreinformation. For example, you

To open the device settings menu from the Notification panel1Drag the status bar downwards.2Tap .To adjust sound settings from the Notification pane

4 Personalise your keyboard. This key disappears after the keyboard is personalised.5 Enter a space.6 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input.7

To select text1Enter some text, then tap and hold the text. The word you tap gets highlightedby tabs on both sides.2Drag the tabs left or right to sel

To change the Gesture input settings1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.3Tap Text input settin

To enter numbers using the Phonepad•When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad

Customising your deviceYou can adjust several device settings to suit your own needs. For example, you canchange the language, add a personal ringtone

Conference calls...41Forwarding calls...

To set the time zone1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Date & time.3Unmark the Automatic time zone checkbox, if it is marke

To change the language1From the Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Language & input > Language.3Select an option.4Tap OK.If you sel

Memory cardYour device supports a microSD™ memory card, which is used for storing content.This type of card can also be used as a portable memory card

To download Internet and messaging settings1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ > Internet settings.3Tap Accept.To res

To set a data usage warning1Make sure that you have turned on data traffic.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Data usage.4To se

To activate automatic network selection1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap .2Find and tap More… > Mobile networks > Network operators.3Tap

Google Play™Getting started with Google Play™Open Google Play™ and enter a world of applications and games. You can browsethese applications and games

To delete an installed application1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings.3Tap Apps.4Select the application that you want to delete.5Tap

CallingEmergency callsYour device supports international emergency numbers, for example, 112 or 911.You can normally use these numbers to make emergen

8 Call button9 Hide or show the dialerTo make a call by dialling1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Phone.3Enter the number of the recipient a

Using the video camera...71Album...

To edit the message used to reject a call1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap Settings > Call settings > Reject call with message.3Tap t

To hide call logs1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap > .3Tap Hide call log to hide call logs.Multiple callsIf you have activated call wa

Forwarding callsYou can forward calls, for example, to another phone number, or to an answeringservice.To forward calls1From your Home screen, tap .2

ContactsTransferring contacts using a computerContacts Setup is an application within the PC Companion and the Sony™ Bridge forMac applications which

To receive contact data sent using Bluetooth™ technology1Make sure you have the Bluetooth™ function turned on and your device set tovisible. If not, t

To edit a contact1From the Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap the contact you want to edit, then tap .3Edit the desired information. When you are fi

1 Shortcut tabs2 Tap a contact to view its details3 Alphabetical index for browsing contacts4 Tap a contact thumbnail to access the quick contact menu

Sending contact informationTo send your business card1From your Home screen, tap , then tap .2Tap Myself.3Press , then tap Send contact > OK.4Se

MessagingUsing text and multimedia messagingYou can send and receive text messages from your device using SMS (ShortMessage Service). If your subscrip

To delete a message1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.3Touch and hold

Support application...115Recycling your device...

Google Talk™You can use the Google Talk™ instant messaging application on your device to chatwith friends who also use this application.To start Googl

EmailGetting started with EmailYou can handle several email accounts at the same time using the Email application,including corporate Microsoft Exchan

application, synchronise your calendar application with your Google Calendar™, anddownload applications and games from Google Play™.The services and f

To view an email message attachment1From your Home screen, tap .2Find and tap . The inbox of your default email account appears. If you wantto check

To manage your email in batches1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . The inbox of your defaultemail account appears. If you want to chec

"WALKMAN" applicationAbout MusicGet the most out of your Walkman™ player. Listen to and organise music, audiobooks and podcasts that you hav

Using the "WALKMAN" applicationTo play audio content1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2In My music, select a music category

To send a song1In My music, when browsing your songs , touch and hold a song title.2Tap Send.3Select an application from the list, and follow the on-s

3 Browse your music by artist4 Browse all playlists5 Browse your favourite playlists6 Collect links to music and related content that you and friends

For more information, see Connecting your device to a computer on page 99.To create your own playlists1In My music, to add an artist, album or a song

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TrackID™ technologyIdentifying music using TrackID™ technologyUse the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hearplaying in

To recommend a track on Facebook™1When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.2In the track information screen, wait for the tab to app

FM radioAbout the FM radioThe FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browseand listen to FM radio stations and save the

7 Save or remove a channel as a favourite8 Tuned frequencyUsing your favourite radio channelsYou can save the radio channels you most frequently liste

To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™1While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, press , then selectTrackID™.2A progress i

CameraAbout the cameraFrom the camera, you can, for example, send your photos and videos to friends asmessages, or upload them to a web service. Your

To take a self-portrait using the front camera1Activate the camera.2Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then find and select Front camera.3To

To take a photo using Smile Shutter™1When the camera is open and Smile Shutter is turned on, point the camera atyour subject. The camera selects which

5MP 4:35 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.3MP

By pressing and holding down the camera key, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.OffFocus modeThe focus function controls which part of a pho

Getting startedWhat is Android™?Your Xperia™ from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android devices can performmany of the same functions as a comput

ISOYou can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects byincreasing the ISO sensitivity.AutoSets the ISO sensitivity automatica

OffShutter soundChoose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video.Data storageYou can choose to save your data either to a remov

To customise the video camera settings panel1When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings.2Touch and hold the setting that you want to

Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor.Self-timerWith the self-timer you can record a video w

FluorescentAdjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.DaylightAdjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.CloudyAdjust the colour b

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AlbumAbout AlbumUse Album to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or toview similar content that you've saved to your

3 Scroll up or down to view content.4 Tap a photo or video to view it.5 The date and number of items in the group below.To view photos and videos in g

1 View photos and videos using the PlayMemories online service.2 View photos and videos on Facebook™.3 View photos and videos in Picasa™.4 View all ph

Working with photos in AlbumYou can edit photos in Album. For example, you can crop photos, associate themwith contacts, or use them as wallpaper.To z

9 Main camera lens10 Microphone 211 Headset jack12 Camera light13 Port for charger/USB cable14 NFC™ detection area15 Speaker16 Strap holeAssemblyTo re

To improve a photo using advanced settings1When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tapEdit photo > .2Select an

To name a face1In the Faces tile, find and tap the face you want to name in the Unnamed facesfolder.2Tap Add name.3Type a name, then tap OK.To edit a

Overview of Maps tile1 Search a location on the map.2 View menu options.3 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location.4 Double ta

To add a geotag when viewing the map in Album1When viewing the map in Album, tap , then tap Add geotag.2Find and tap the photo to which you want to a

MoviesAbout MoviesUse the Movies application to play movies and other video content that you’ve savedon your device. The Movies application also helps

To play a video in full screen1When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls.2Tap .To play the video in its original size, tap .To

Video UnlimitedAbout Video UnlimitedUse the Video Unlimited service to rent and buy videos that you can view not only onyour Android device, but also

Downloading of video is completedDownloading has failed. You need to check that, for example, your device is connected to a Wi-Fi® network, and that y

Web browserAbout the web browserThe Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed inmost markets. Go to http://support.google.co

ConnectivityConnecting to wireless networksYou can access the Internet wirelessly from your device using Wi-Fi® technology.This way you can browse the

To insert the memory card1Remove the back cover.2Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, with the gold-colouredcontacts facing down.The memo

To add a Wi-Fi® network manually1Make sure that Wi-Fi® is turned on.2From the Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi .4Tap .5Enter the

To turn on Wi-Fi Direct™1Make sure your device has the Wi-Fi® function turned on.2From your Home screen, tap .3Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi.4Tap

Virtual private networks (VPNs)Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you toaccess resources inside a secured loca

To play a shared video on your device1Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to thesame Wi-Fi® network as your device.2

To change the name of a registered device1From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .2Tap My music to open the music library.3Press , then tap

NFCUse Near Field Communications (NFC) to share data with other devices, such as avideo, photo, web page address, music file or contact. You can also

To share a music file with another device using NFC1Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFCfunction turned on, and that

your device on specially enabled electronic payment pads to pay for your purchases.Payments are backed by a credit or debit card, or by prepaid cards

Naming your deviceYou can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after youhave turned on the Bluetooth™ function and your device

•Contacts•Web pagesTo send items using Bluetooth™1Receiving device: Make sure the Bluetooth™ function is turned on and thatthe device is visible to ot