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Introduction "Instruction Manual" (PDF file) Operations and settings of each function are explained. It can be downloaded from NTT DOCOMO Thank you for your purchase of "SO-04D". website. For proper use of the SO-04D, read this manual http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/support/ carefully before and while you use the SO-04D. trouble/manual/download/index.html * You can download the latest information of About manuals of SO-04D...
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Operation descriptions In this manual, each key operation is described with . And selection operations of the icons or function items on the touch panel are described as follows. Description Operation From the Home screen, tap From the Home screen, and tap (Applications button), [Settings]...
SO-04D Supplied accessories (Notes on usage Safety/Handling precautions) (In Japanese only) Supplied accessories Battery Pack SO07 SO-04D Back cover SO19 (with warranty) microSD card (2GB) (Sample) (with manual) * Inserted in the terminal when purchased. Stereo Headset with Microphone (Sample) (Quick Start Guide) (with manual) (In Japanese only)
The terminal operates on radio frequencies by Contents/Precautions Before using the terminal converting voice into digital signals. If the caller moves into an area of adverse radio SO-04D supports LTE, W-CDMA, GSM/GPRS wave condition, the digital signal may not be and Wireless LAN Systems.
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The terminal automatically performs By some software updates, the operating communication for synchronizing data, system (OS) may be version-upgraded for checking the latest software version, maintain improving the terminal quality. For this connection with the server, etc. If you reason, you always need to use the latest OS transmit a large amount of data such as version.
For details on usage charge, etc., refer to http:/ Safety Precautions (Always /www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/ . follow these directions) For safe and proper use of the terminal, please read the "Safety Precautions" prior to use. Keep the Manual in a safe place for future reference.
1. Handling the terminal, battery The following symbols indicate specific directions. pack, adapter and docomo mini UIM card (common) Indicates prohibited actions. Don’t DANGER Indicates not to disassemble. Do not use, store or leave the equipment in No disassembly hot places (e.g. by the fire, near a heater, Don’t under a kotatsu, in direct sunlight, in a car in Indicates not to use where it could...
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If you notice anything unusual about the WARNING equipment such as an unusual odor, overheating, discoloration or deformation Do not subject the equipment to excessive during operation, charging or storage, force or throw it. immediately perform the following Don’t Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury or measures.
Be careful especially when using the Power off the terminal in a place where the terminal connected to the adapter use is prohibited such as in airplane or continuously for a long time. hospital. If you play a game etc. for a long time while Failure to do so may affect electronic charging, the temperature of the terminal, equipment and electronic medical...
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If you are wearing any electronic medical CAUTION equipment, check with the relevant medical electronic equipment manufacturer or Do not swing the terminal around by vendor whether the operation may be holding a strap etc. affected by radio waves. Don’t The terminal may hit you or others and cause The radio waves from the terminal may affect accident such as injury.
The use of the terminal may cause itching, Do not stick a nail into the terminal, hit it rashes, eczema, or other symptoms with a hammer, or step on it. Don’t depending on the user's physical condition. Doing so may cause battery pack to ignite, Immediately stop using and get medical burst, heat or leak.
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Do not use or charge a wet battery pack. Do not short-circuit the microUSB plug while it is connected to the power outlet or Doing so may cause battery pack to ignite, Don’t Don’t cigarette lighter socket. Do not touch the burst, heat or leak.
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5. Handling the docomo mini UIM When the fuse in a DC adapter is blown, card make sure to use the specified fuse. Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or electric shock. For the specified fuse, see the CAUTION users manuals that supplied with a DC adapter.
7. Material list Power off the terminal in crowded places such as rush-hour trains. There may be a Surface person with an implantable cardiac Part Material treatment pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator near you. Exterior case PC resin (with UV coating The radio waves from the terminal may affect (cover front) glass) +...
Do not leave the terminal near the air Handling precautions conditioning vent. Extreme temperature changes may produce Common precautions condensation and corrode the internal parts of Do not allow the terminal to get wet. the terminal, causing it to malfunction. The terminal, battery pack, adapter and docomo Make sure to use the terminal, battery mini UIM card are not waterproof.
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Using the terminal near ordinary phone, Do not remove the microSD card or television or radio may cause power off the terminal while using the interference in these electric appliances. microSD card. Make sure to move far away from them Doing so may cause data loss or malfunction.
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Be careful especially about the Do not give a strong impact to the following points when preserving the adapter. Also, do not bend or deform battery pack. the microUSB plug. - The battery is fully charged (immediately after Doing so may cause malfunction. the charging is complete) docomo mini UIM card - The battery has run out (the phone cannot...
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Do not bend a docomo mini UIM card or 1 : The estimated interference distance is 10 place a heavy object on it. m or less. Doing so may cause malfunction. 4 : The estimated interference distance is 40 Do not insert the docomo mini UIM card m or less.
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Wireless LAN (WLAN) precautions 2.4 GHz device cautions Wireless LAN (WLAN) exchanges The operating frequency band of the WLAN device is used by industrial, scientific, consumer information using radio waves, and and medical equipment including home electric allows you to freely establish LAN appliances such as microwave ovens, premises connection if you are within an area radio stations for identifying mobile units used in...
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FeliCa reader/writer function Use the FeliCa reader/writer function precautions only in Japan. FeliCa reader/writer function of the FeliCa reader/writer function of the terminal conforms to Japanese radio standards. If you use terminal uses weak waves requiring no this function overseas, you may be punished. licenses for radio stations.
Part names and functions a b c Light sensor : Used for auto controlling of the screen FOMA/Xi antenna section brightness. Power key/Screen lock key Proximity sensor : Turns on or off the touch screen Strap hole to prevent misoperation during a call. Connector for microUSB cable Ear speaker Volume key/Zoom key...
Security codes of the docomo mini docomo mini UIM card UIM card There is a security code called PIN code in The docomo mini UIM card is an IC card the docomo mini UIM card. The code is set recorded user information such as your to "0000"...
microSD card You can use microSD card for any other Holder compatible devices. The terminal supports microSD card of up to 2GB, and microSDHC card of up to 32GB (As of Corner cut July, 2012). For compatible microSD cards, contact docomo mini UIM card manufacturers of microSD cards.
Tabs Removing battery pack Remove the back cover, and hook the battery pack with the tip of finger from the concave on the terminal, and pick it up in the direction of the arrow ( ) to Battery Pack remove. Check the orientation of back cover, and attach it to the terminal ( ), then press the...
Battery pack life Charging The battery pack is a consumable part. The The battery pack is not full charged when you usage duration of the battery per one charge purchased the terminal. decreases gradually each time the battery is recharged. Charging time When the usage duration per one charge becomes about half of a new battery pack,...
When you start charging, notification LED on Charging with AC adapter the terminal turns red/orange/green, and green light indicates that the battery level has Use the compatible AC adapter for charging. reached 90 % or more. From the Home screen, If you use a charger that is not compatible, and [Settings] [About...
❖ Note Charging with DC adapter Installation of MTP driver to a PC is required to charge the battery with a Microsoft Windows XP PC, since DC adapter 03 (optional) supplies power "USB connection mode" is set to "Media transfer from a car cigarette lighter socket (12 V/24 V).
Turning power off Turning power on/off Press and hold for over a second. Turning power on A pop-up screen appears. Press and hold for over a Tap [Power off]. second. The unlock screen appears. Tap [OK]. Setting screen lock When the screen lock is set, the screen backlight turns off.
Press and hold for over a Unlocking the screen second. A screen for selecting language An unlock screen appears when turning the appears. power on or the backlight on by pressing Tap [English (United States)] [Done]. Screen lock set to "Slide" "Welcome!"...
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The import contacts screen appears. A setting screen for location provision For information on import contacts, see appears. Tap any of [Location providing "Exporting/Importing phonebook ON]/[Location providing OFF]/ entries" (P.92). [Unknown blocking] to select. Preferred applications screen appears. Screen for Send preinstalled apps usage Tap either [docomo applications] or status appears.
Connecting to Wi-Fi Status bar Wi-Fi in communication Connecting to Wi-Fi using Auto IP function A status bar appears at the top of the screen. Bluetooth function ON In the status bar, the terminal status and Connecting to Bluetooth device notification are displayed.
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Receiving/Downloading data Media server executed or connection request notification by Connected devices Sending/Uploading data Red: Error messages Bluetooth connection request notification Yellow: Warning messages Unmount microSD card to remove (reading/ Problem with sync writing unavailable) Setup guide unchecked Preparing microSD card/internal storage Personal area notification Installation is completed (when installing applications from Google Play, etc.)
Flick or drag the status bar downwards to enable/ Notification panel disable silent mode or data communications. Enable/disable silent mode (Vibrate/ Notification icons are displayed in the Mute). Notification panel. You can open Enable/disable Bluetooth function. notifications, such as mails, reminders, or Enable/disable Wi-Fi function.
Notification LED Basic operations Notification LED provides information on the Basic key icon operation terminal status, incoming/receiving, etc. LED status Status Indication The battery is charging when the remaining battery level is 14% or less. Back Go back to the previous screen. Flashing red The remaining battery level is 14% Or close a dialog box, Option...
Scroll Using the touch screen Flick or drag up/down/left/right to switch the screen or scroll (move). Precautions on using touch screen Touch screen is designed for being touched lightly with fingers. Do not push it forcibly with a finger or press it with sharp objects (nail, ballpoint pen, pin, etc.).
On the screen you want to capture, Changing orientation of the press and hold and lower of screen for over a second at the same time. You can set the screen orientation to change Screenshot is captured and appears automatically between landscape and in the status bar.
Marking or unmarking option Searching information in checkbox the terminal and web pages You can switch on/off of the option settings by marking or unmarking the checkboxes or Enter a word in the search box to browse the radio buttons. information in the terminal or on the To switch on/off of the option setting, tap the Internet.
Search settings Character entry You can set search engines to use for Quick To enter characters, use the software search box or set search objectives in the keyboard which appears when you tap the terminal. character input box in a mail, phonebook, etc.
From the Home screen, tap Phonepad keyboard then tap [Settings]. Japanese characters can be entered in "Kana input" mode. Tap [Language & input] [Default] [Shabette-Key- Nyuryoku]/[Xperia Chinese ™ keyboard]/[Xperia Japanese ™ keyboard]/[Xperia keyboard]. ™ ❖ Information Portrait On a character entry screen, drag the status bar downwards and tap [Select input method] to select from Google voice typing/Shabette-Key-Nyuryoku/ Xperia...
Japanese syllabary keyboard Switching the keyboard You can use the software keys arranged according to the Japanese syllabary to enter On a character entry screen, touch Japanese characters in "Kana input" mode. and hold : The phonepad keyboard appears. : The QWERTY keyboard appears. : The Japanese syllabary keyboard appears.
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Icon Function Entering characters on the Display a one-byte/two-byte symbol list phonepad keyboard Touch and to enter them. Switch tabs to display hold smiley list to enter them. (a pictogram You can use the software keys arranged tab and deco-mail tab are also displayed according to the Japanese syllabary to enter when entering in sp-mode mail.) Japanese characters in "Kana input"...
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Settings of key entry Icon Function Display the previous character (opposite Flick input order). Flick up/down/left/right to enter characters In Hiragana/Kanji input mode, highlight in each column of kana syllabary. and select word in conversion candidates. Tap continuously to change a word highlighted in conversion candidates and select a word to enter.
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[On-screen keyboard To switch upper/lower case or change to settings] Unmark [Flick input] voiced/semi-voiced sound, tap checkbox. Multitap text input is available by default. To change sensitivity of the flick input, on You can cancel by the following the Xperia Japanese keyboard setting operation beforehand.
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Icon Function Entering characters on the Display a one-byte/two-byte symbol list QWERTY keyboard Touch and to enter them. Switch tabs to display hold smiley list to enter them. (a pictogram Use the QWERTY keyboard to enter Japanese tab and deco-mail tab are also displayed characters in "Romaji input"...
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Selecting an assistant keyboard Icon Function / In alphanumerics input mode, tap to When you enter in Hiragana/Kanji input switch capitalization/upper case/lower mode using the QWERTY keyboard, you can case. change the assistant keyboard to make the In Hiragana/Kanji input mode, highlight frequent using keys to be displayed widely and select word in conversion for easy tapping.
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Changing display keys Key highlight while typing Widen frequent using key and highlight the For Japanese input, you can set not to display key that is predicted for the next entry. less-frequent-used keys (Q, X, C, etc.) on the QWERTY keyboard. On a character entry screen, touch and hold Tap [On-screen keyboard...
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Customizing keyboard ❖ Information To return to the default status, in Step 3, tap , then You can change symbols which are displayed tap [Reset] [OK]. in QWERTY keyboard when entering number to desired characters/symbols. Entering characters on the On a character entry screen, touch Japanese syllabary keyboard and hold You can use the software keys arranged...
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Icon Function Icon Function Each time you tap, the character mode In alphanumerics input mode, tap to switch capitalization/upper case/lower switches "Hiragana/Kanji/alphabets" "Number" in order and a status icon, case or switch allocated symbols. , etc. appears in the status Appears in landscape view.
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Icon Function Entering characters on the Each time you tap, the character mode Kana handwriting input switches "Hiragana/Kanji/alphabets" "Number" in order and a status icon, You can use the Kana handwriting input , etc. appears in the status screen to enter Japanese by "Handwriting bar.
❖ Information Icon Function When you enter character by Kana handwriting for When any character is entered or after the first time, read a guidance and tap [OK]. entered character is fixed, a space can be In Kana handwriting input, hiragana, alphabet, entered.
❖ Information Setting Japanese keyboard To paste a copied or cut character string, touch and hold a position where you want to insert, then tap Common settings of software [PASTE]. Alternatively, when texts are entered, tap a position where you want to insert, then tap keyboard [PASTE].
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❖ Information [On-screen keyboard settings] Mark [Keep keyboard type]. By default, conversion candidates are displayed in 2 lines in portrait/landscape screen. ❖ Information Auto capitalization You can set to stabilize the last status of keyboard in the each portrait/landscape screen without marking Set to capitalize automatically the top letter [Keep keyboard type].
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Setting Spell check Word suggestion settings Spell check corrects mistyped characters and The Word suggestion function shows shows conversion candidates before predicted conversion candidates when you conversion in one-byte alphabet input mode enter Japanese/English characters. Mark the when entering characters with QWERTY checkbox of Word suggestion checkbox to keyboard.
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When entering characters, tapping [ (Direct User dictionary settings conversion)] in the word suggestion field may give priority to some registered words. To display the word as the preferred candidate when entering characters, set the Editing user dictionary user dictionary beforehand. On the user dictionary screen, Registering words in user dictionaries select a word you want to edit.
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❖ Information Backing up and restoring dictionary To delete history for learned words individually, User dictionary and Words by learning can be touch and hold a word you want to delete and tap backed up onto an internal storage and [Delete].
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Adding a plug-in application User dictionary and Words by learning are not backed up onto microSD card. You can install and add plug-in applications to use when entering characters. Using a plug-in application From the Home screen, tap When entering characters, touch and hold then tap [Settings] [Language &...
Tap the character input box to display POBox Touch User Guide the status bar of the terminal, then enter characters with USB keyboard or Bluetooth keyboard. You can view the detailed explanations on Press " (one-byte/two-byte)" key on USB the high performance Japanese keyboard keyboard or Bluetooth keyboard to switch Kana from the basic to application.
❖ Information docomo Palette UI Home screen You can switch the home application between "docomo" and "Xperia " in the terminal. ™ Home screen is a start screen for using "docomo" is set to the home application by default. applications. You can personalize the Home To switch the home application, from the Home screen by adding or moving, for example, screen, tap...
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Displaying a list of home screens Home screens Show home screens. (P.61) Wallpaper loop Set whether to loop wallpaper on From the Home screen, pinch-in. settings the Home screen. A home screen list appears. Adding a shortcut to the Home screen ❖...
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Adding a widget to the Home screen Machi-chara Display reception of mails or calls information with Machi-chara. On "select an action" menu screen Music Unlimited View Music Unlimited. (P.61), tap [Widget]. Personal area Display personal area. A list of widgets appears. Phonebook View phonebook using phonebook application provided...
Adding a folder to the Home screen Changing Kisekae On "select an action" menu screen On "select an action" menu screen (P.61), tap [Folder]. (P.61), tap [Kisekae]. Select a folder you want to add. Flick left or right and tap a Kisekae The folder appears on the Home you want to change to.
When you tap [Live Wallpapers], select Changing the Home screen a content, tap [Set wallpaper]. You can also download and add Live wallpaper You can add, delete, sort home screens while content from a web page. For some the home screen list is displayed. contents, you can change type or For details on the home screen list, see contents displayed on the wallpaper by...
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Sorting home screens Uninstalling a shortcut or widget on the Home screen From the Home screen, pinch-in. Before uninstalling shortcut or widget on the Touch and hold a home screen you Home screen, back up contents related to the want to sort. application or widget that you want to save including data saved in the application or Drag it to the place you want to...
Group name Application screen To display/hide applications in the group, tap the group name. You can access the applications installed in Application icon is displayed for newly arrived application. the terminal using the Application screen. Some application icons are displayed with a number of missed calls or unread mails.
Applications The applications displayed on the Application screen by default are as follows. For usage of some applications, separate subscription (Charged) is required. DOCOMO Services Icon Applications Description Page dmenu A shortcut application for "dmenu" to find contents that you used P.160 in i-mode and joyful and convenient contents for smartphones readily.
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Music Unlimited Connect to "Music Unlimited" which allows you to listen to music around the world anytime and anywhere. You can buy topical books or popular comics from SONY's eBook Reader by Sony (eBook Reader by store "Reader Store" whenever you like.
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Icon Applications Description Page Timescape View Social Networking Service (SNS) history. P.199 ™ Album View photos and videos you took, and images posted on Picasa or P.188 Facebook. Show dedicated website for the "PS Store". (Let's start PSM) Download games to play on the terminal. Tools Icon Applications...
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Icon Applications Description Page (Remote An application for using " support) (Smartphone Anshin Remote Support)". With " (Smartphone Anshin Remote Support)", call center staff can provide operational support while checking your terminal screen remotely. LiveWare manager Set to automatically activate preset application when you connect ™...
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Icon Applications Description Page Places Use various information registered on Google map, such as shops P.205 around the current location. Latitude Check and share the location information of specified friends. P.207 Google+ Activate Social Network Service (SNS) client application "Google+" provided by Google.
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❖ Information From the Home screen, tap and tap "Recommends" tab to display applications recommended by DOCOMO. For details, see "Installing "Recommends" applications" (P.76). Some application names may not be displayed fully. Some applications require downloading and installation. If you cannot download application by tapping, from the Home screen, tap and tap [Settings] [Security]...
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Drag it to the place you want to Changing the Application move and lift up your finger. screen The application icon moves. From the Application screen, you can add ❖ Information icons, sort icons, uninstall applications. Also To move an application icon to another application you can change group setting.
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Adding a shortcut of group to the Tap [Delete] [OK]. Application icons belonged to the Home screen deleted group move to the "Download From the Application screen, touch Application" group. and hold a group you want to add ❖ Information to the Home screen.
Sorting groups Searching applications From the Application screen, touch Search application installed into the terminal and hold an group name you want to activate. to sort. From the Application screen, tap Drag it to the place you want to and then tap [Search]. move and lift up your finger.
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Switching application screens Checking Home application information Icons on the Application screen can be displayed in a list or tiles. From the Application screen, tap and then tap [Application info]. From the Application screen, tap The home application information and then tap [List format]/[Tile appears.
Phone Emergency call Making/Receiving a call When the terminal is within range of the service area, you can make an emergency call Making a call of 110 (Police), 119 (Fire and ambulance), or From the Home screen, tap 118 (Japan Coast Guard). then tap [Dial] tab.
The Emergency call acceptance organization may not Making an international call be able to figure out your exact location depending on the location where you place a call or radio wave (WORLD CALL) condition. For details on WORLD CALL, refer to If you make a call hiding your caller ID, such as by entering a phone number with "184"...
If you reject an incoming call during use of Voice Mail Receiving a call Service, the call is connected to the Voice Mail service center. While receiving a call, touch (left) and drag it to (right). Declining an incoming call and ❖...
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To create a new message to send, when receiving a Making a call call, drag up and tap Make a call with Stereo Headset create a message and send. To edit a message, from with Microphone (Sample) the Home screen, tap , then tap [Call settings] [Reject call with message] to select and...
Option menu : Set Hold during a call. Adjusting the ear speaker To cancel Hold, tap [Retrieve call] during Hold. volume To set a call on hold, "Call waiting" subscription is required. (P.84) During a call, press Number of the other party Mute : Set muting on/off of the microphone during adjust.
If you enter a phone number and tap , then Call history select [Caller ID notification] [Notify]/[Not notify] to make a call, does not appear in the call log list. Showing call history : Koe-no-Takuhaibin For details on Koe-no-Takuhaibin, refer to "Koe- From the Home screen, tap no-Takuhaibin"...
Tap desired phonebook entry, or Displaying missed calls tap [Register new]. When you set Google account etc., tap When you have missed calls, appears in [Register new] to select an account to the status bar. register. Drag the status bar downwards. On the profile editing screen, enter Tap [Missed call].
Network Caller ID Request number Call settings Service display notification for calls request without phone number You can use the network services and search service with guidance. for available networks. Second call Set action for additional settings incoming call during a From the Home screen, tap call.
Use Internet Set Internet phone (SIP) call method. Phonebook list screen calling On the phonebook list screen, you can view details of your contacts. You can add a Phonebook picture to a phonebook entry, and display phonebook entries by group. In the Phonebook, you can enter various information for contacts, for example, phone numbers, mail addresses and web service...
❖ Information Index Display the index character to search entries in When you save "Phonetic name (family/given)", the order of Japanese syllabary, alphabet, etc. phonebook list is displayed according to Japanese Search syllabary order or alphabets order of "Phonetic name". If you enter "family/given" in Kanji without entering "Phonetic name"...
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❖ Information Changing contacts display order When you tap a part other than photo (image) on On the phonebook list screen the phonebook list screen, profile screen of the (P.85), tap , then tap phonebook appears instead of shortcuts. [Others] [Contacts display order].
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Displaying phonebook entries by Creating a new group in Phonebook group On the phonebook list screen (P.85), tap [Groups] [Add]. On the phonebook list screen When "Add" is not displayed, flick on (P.85), tap [Groups]. groups to display. Tap a group. Tap [docomo].
Editing a phonebook entry To display phonebook entries added to Favorites, on the phonebook list screen, tap [Groups] [Favorites], On the phonebook list screen or from the Home screen, tap and then tap [Favorites] tab. (P.85), tap a phonebook entry to edit.
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Setting ringtone ❖ Information To cancel binding, on the profile screen of the On the phonebook list screen phonebook, tap , then tap [Join/ (P.85), tap a phonebook entry to Separate] [Separate]. set ringtone. Deleting a phonebook entry On the profile screen, tap [Set ringtone].
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Tap [Save]. Select sending method and follow the onscreen instructions. ❖ Information ❖ Information You can register multiple phone numbers, mail addresses, etc. in My profile. To use Bluetooth function, turn on Bluetooth Name card data created with name card creator function (P.154) in advance or select [Bluetooth] in application can be saved to My profile and the name Step 3 then tap [Turn on].
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❖ Information Exporting phonebook to microSD card If display conditions for phonebook (P.87) are set, only phonebook entries to be displayed are On the phonebook list screen exported. To use Bluetooth function, turn on Bluetooth (P.85), tap , then tap function (P.154) in advance or select [Bluetooth] in [Others] [Import/Export].
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Importing phonebook from microSD Importing phonebook entries from card docomo mini UIM card On the phonebook list screen On the phonebook list screen (P.85), tap , then tap (P.85), tap , then tap [Others] [Import/Export]. [Others] [Import/Export]. Tap [Import from SD card]. Tap [Import from SIM card].
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Using SD card backup An application to move or back up data of phonebook, sp-mode mail, bookmark, etc. using external memory such as microSD card. For SD card backup, see "SD card backup" (P.213). Phone...
Mail/Web browser sp-mode mail Message (SMS) Send/receive mails using DOCOMO mail You can send and receive text messages up address (@docomo.ne.jp). to 70 two-byte characters (up to 160 one- You can use pictogram and Deco-mail. Mails byte characters) with a mobile phone can be received automatically.
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When the number of entered Receiving and reading message characters comes close to a limit, a (SMS) counter appears on the upper left of the text box and you can check the From the Home screen, tap remaining entry space. then tap [Messaging].
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Saving phone number of Setting message (SMS) message (SMS) to Contacts From the Home screen, tap then tap [Messaging]. From the Home screen, tap then tap [Messaging]. and then [Settings]. You can set the following options. Select a thread whose phone number you want to save.
Deleting a message (SMS) Email From the Home screen, tap You can create an email account provided by then tap [Messaging]. mopera U mail, a POP3 or IMAP compatible email account provided by general ISP Tap a thread. (provider), or an Exchange ActiveSync Touch and hold a message (SMS) account to send or receive email.
Enter account name and displayed Creating and sending email name for email, and tap [Next]. Inbox for set email account appears. From the Home screen, tap If a screen for selecting type of account and then tap [Email]. appears, tap an email account type and (Compose).
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To attach a file, tap Receiving and reading email Attach a file in the following operations. From the Home screen, tap Select a file from the saved image file list. and then tap [Email]. picture If you have already set an email Take photo Start the camera to take a photo and account, tap [Inbox] to select an email attach it.
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(gray) to turn (yellow) on the email list Saving attachment file of email screen or email message screen to add the marked email to "Starred" folder on the email screen. From the Home screen, tap "Starred" folder is displayed when you tap [Inbox] and then tap [Email].
When you reply or forward an email, the original Changing Email account message contents for replying or forwarding is quoted. To delete the quoted message text, unmark settings "Include original text". From the Home screen, tap When you forward an email, the attachment file of the original message is quoted.
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Incoming Set mail server for receiving. Setting another Email account settings From the Home screen, tap Outgoing Set mail server for sending. settings and then tap [Email]. Delete account Delete Email account. and [Settings] [ADD The items vary depending on the ACCOUNT].
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❖ Information Using mopera U Mail If you need to make the settings manually, contact your email service provider or system administrator mopera U users (for the setting, see "Setting for the correct email account settings. mopera U" (P.124)) can use mopera U Mail. If you set an Exchange ActiveSync account as email In mopera U Mail, POP mail and IMAP mail are account, and if server manager sets Remote wipe,...
Select the security type. Gmail When you do not set security, select [None]. If you have a Google account, you can send/ Confirm the entry, then tap [Next]. receive emails by using Gmail on your terminal. If you have no Google account, see Enter [mail.mopera.net] for the "Setting Google account"...
Google Talk Early Warning "Area Mail" You can use Google Talk instant messaging to It is a service with which you can receive chat with friends. To use Google Talk, you earthquake early warning, etc. delivered by need to make settings of your Google the Meteorological Agency.
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Receiving Early Warning "Area Setting Early Warning "Area Mail" Mail" A notification content screen appears and From the Home screen, tap you are notified by buzzer sound/dedicated then tap [Area Mail]. ringtone and vibration. and then [Settings]. Receive Area Mails automatically. Receive Set whether to receive Area Mails.
Exiting Browser Web browser Opening Browser Displaying web page From the Home screen, tap Adding a new tab Moving to a web page Open multiple tabs and view website. Tap the address entry field on the While viewing a web page, tap top of the web page in the Browser and tap screen.
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Zooming in/out a web page Copying text in a web page To zoom in/out a webpage, perform any of While viewing a web page, touch the following operations. and hold text you want to copy. Double-tap at the point you want to zoom in/ For link set text, touch and hold it long out.
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Setting a home page Operating links Set home page for opening new tab. Operating links in web pages On the Browser screen, tap then [Settings] [General] [Set Open the web page you want to homepage] and select a home operate the links. page setting option.
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Checking browsing history Managing bookmarks and history On the Browser screen, tap tap [Bookmarks] [History] tab. You can check history and store many Tap the time you browsed the web bookmarks on the terminal. page, such as [Today], [Yesterday], Bookmarking a web page etc.
Settings Wi-Fi Viewing the setting menu Using the Wi-Fi function, you can connect to From the Home screen, tap an access point for your home, company then tap [Settings]. network or public wireless LAN services to Setting menu use mail and Internet. Even when Wi-Fi is on, packet communication WIRELESS &...
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Reception interference caused by Frequency band Channel number (Ch) Bluetooth devices (MHz) Bluetooth devices and wireless LAN 5.3GHz 5,260 band (IEEE802.11b/g/n) devices use the same 5,270 frequency band (2.4GHz). If you use 5,280 Bluetooth devices near a wireless LAN 5,300 device, reception interference may occur or 5,310 the communications speed may lower.
Turning on Wi-Fi ❖ Information The next time you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the From the Settings screen (P.112), security key is saved in the terminal. of Wi-Fi or drag it to the If you enter a wrong password (security key) when right.
Setting the Wi-Fi network notification Wi-Fi network status icons on status to ON The following icons appear according to the Confirm Wi-Fi is ON and from the Wi-Fi network connection status. Settings screen (P.112), tap [Wi-Fi]. Appears when connected to Wi-Fi network. and [Advanced].
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Wi-Fi sleep policy Tap [Security] field and tap a security type of the Wi-Fi network By changing Wi-Fi sleep policy, you can you want to add. choose to disable the Wi-Fi function in the 4 options, "None", "WEP", "WPA/WPA2 terminal when the screen backlight turns off. PSK", or "802.1x EAP", appear.
Setting data usage limit Bluetooth From the Settings screen (P.112), Connect Bluetooth device wirelessly using tap [Data usage]. Bluetooth function. For Bluetooth Tap [Set mobile data limit] and communication, see "Using Bluetooth function" (P.154). read the notes, and then tap [OK]. [Set mobile data limit] is marked.
Permitting data roaming Airplane mode From the Settings screen (P.112), In this mode, the functions of using radio tap [Data usage]. wave transmissions such as calling, accessing and then [Data roaming], to the Internet (including sending/receiving read the notes and then tap [OK]. mails), etc.
Tap [Save]. Connecting to a VPN (Virtual ❖ Information Private Network) Added VPNs can be edited or deleted. Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a technology To edit VPNs, touch and hold a desired VPN, then tap to connect to the information in a protected [Edit network].
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Connect the terminal to a PC using Using tethering function a microUSB cable (P.29). When you connect microUSB cable for Tethering stands for using mobile devices the first time, the driver software for the such as smartphone as modem to allow USB terminal is installed to a PC.
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Setting up a portable Wi-Fi hotspot Setting Wi-Fi tethering You can use the terminal as a Wi-Fi access From the Settings screen (P.112), point to connect up to 10 wireless LAN tap [More...] [Tethering & devices to the Internet simultaneously. portable hotspot].
Using Wi-Fi Direct function Setting an access point You can connect among the devices An access point for connecting to the compatible with Wi-Fi Direct via Wi-Fi even Internet (sp-mode, mopera U) is already without configuring access point. registered. You can add or change it if necessary.
Setting an access point additionally Using block access point change function From the Settings screen (P.112), Set to prevent changing access point tap [More...] [Mobile automatically. networks] [Access Point Names]. From the Settings screen (P.112), tap [More...] [Mobile networks]. Tap [New APN]. Mark [Block access point change] Tap [Name], enter a name and tap checkbox.
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Initializing an access point mopera U By initializing an access point, the default mopera U is ISP of NTT DOCOMO's Internet state is restored. connection. If you have subscribed to mopera U, you can use Internet after making From the Settings screen (P.112), the simple settings.
Adjusting each sound volume Device From the Settings screen (P.112), tap [Sound] [Volumes]. Call settings Adjust the volume of following items. - Music, video, games, & other media You can use the network services and search - Ringtone & notifications for available networks.
Setting Silent mode Selecting a notification ringtone From the Settings screen (P.112), From the Settings screen (P.112), tap [Sound] [Silent mode]. tap [Sound] [Default notification]. Tap any of [Off]/[Vibrate]/[Mute]. Select a ringtone and tap [Done]. ❖ Information ❖ Information You can also set the Silent mode by pressing and holding for over a second and then tap To set a notification other than the ones stored by...
❖ Information Adjusting the screen brightness "Dial pad touch tones" is a sound for operations on From the Settings screen (P.112), the dial pad. "Touch sounds" is a sound for selecting tap [Display] [Brightness]. menu. To set the key sound of software keyboard, select a Drag the slider to the right or left.
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Setting information displayed on the Hiding detailed information on notification unlock screen Mark [Privacy] checkbox. Yon can set information displayed on the Notification and a number of messages, unlock screen (P.31). To display information, calls, etc. are displayed while set unlocking method of the screen lock to information on the other party or "Slide".
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Displaying Machi-chara Storage Mark [Machi-chara] and tap [OK]. Set "Machi-chara" widget on the Home Check memory volume of the phone screen in advance. For setting memory, internal storage, microSD card, and procedure, see "Adding a widget to the USB storage. And you can delete data in the Home screen"...
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Formatting microSD card Unmount USB Cancel connection of USB storage storage to remove it safely. From the Settings screen (P.112), Mount USB Have USB storage recognized. tap [Storage]. storage P.130 Clear USB Tap [Erase SD card] [Erase SD storage card]. * Display changes depending on condition of USB Enter your screen unlock method as storage or microSD card recognition.
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Increasing the available memory of Apps the terminal Manage and delete installed applications, If the terminal has a small memory, you can display memory usage condition, etc. or perform the following operations to increase change the settings. available memory. In the browser, you can clear all temporary Viewing permitted operation of the Internet files and browser history information.
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Shutting down an application Deleting all data of the application If a pop-up window that indicates the Before deleting all installed application data, application does not reply appears, you can back up contents related to the application force quit the application. that you want to save including data saved in the application.
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❖ Information Deleting cache of the application Some applications pre-installed in the terminal From the Settings screen (P.112), cannot be uninstalled. For applications which cannot tap [Apps]. be uninstalled, disabling is possible (P.133). Applications can be deleted from the Application Tap an application to delete cache.
Xperia ™ Personal Set preferred application in the terminal. You can also set synchronization function for docomo service Facebook in the terminal, make settings for You can set passwords for applications USB connection or Wi-Fi connection to a PC provided by docomo or to use the services or other devices.
When you sign in, "Backup and restore" screen may Accounts & sync appear. Backup is not available using a Google account. You can manage (add or delete) online Tap Google account displayed on the "Accounts & service accounts or synchronize contacts, sync"...
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Setting Facebook account If you set a Google account and use Google+ in it, "Sync Google+" appears. Tap it to synchronize and When you register or sign in Facebook, you display instant upload photos in the Album in the can display profile information published by terminal.
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❖ Information Setting other account Set Facebook account to display in the status bar. You can use Corporate (Exchange Drag the status bar downwards, tap [Facebook inside ActiveSync), docomo account, Email, Xperia ], mark the [Facebook integration] checkbox, ™ Facebook inside Xperia other than Google ™...
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❖ Information Tap to mark an item for automatic synchronization. The first set Google account is registered as backup If the items to be synchronized are account. When a backup account is removed, caution appears on the status bar. marked and checkboxes are led by docomo account cannot be deleted.
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Location services Security Set whether to permit the location Set options related to security. information service. Screen lock P.142 Google's location P.204 Owner info Set text to be displayed on service the unlock screen. GPS satellites P.204 Set up SIM card lock P.141 Set whether to permit Google to Location &...
Protecting docomo mini UIM card The PUK code is written on the subscription form (copy for customer) Some functions provided for convenient use handed at the subscription in the of the terminal require the security code to docomo Shop. If you subscribed other use them.
PIN code Personal Unblocking Key (PUK code) You can set security code which named PIN The PUK code is an 8-digit number for code to docomo mini UIM card. It is set canceling the locked PIN code. The PUK code "0000"...
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Changing the PIN code Unblocking the locked docomo mini UIM card You can change the PIN code only when the PIN of docomo mini UIM card is enabled. On the PUK code entry screen, From the Settings screen (P.112), enter the PUK code of the docomo tap [Security] [Set up SIM card mini UIM card.
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Setting screen unlock method Changing screen unlock method From the Settings screen (P.112), From the Settings screen (P.112), tap [Security] [Screen lock]. tap [Security] [Screen lock]. Enter the set unlock pattern/PIN/ Tap [Slide]/[Face Unlock]/ password. [Pattern]/[PIN]/[Password]. If you should fail 5 times when you When you select [Face Unlock] follow enter the unlock pattern, wait 30 the onscreen instructions to set face...
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If you forget how to unlock ❖ Information Tap [Try again] to retry entering pattern in 30 If you set "Pattern" seconds. "Incorrect pattern" appears when you enter Alternatively, tap [Try again] and [Forgot pattern?] to incorrect unlock pattern 5 times display answering question screen that you set the unlock pattern.
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Permitting downloading unknown Language & input source's application You can select language and input method. Before you can download unknown source's applications, set the terminal to enable Language P.145 downloading. Spelling correction Set spelling correction. Applications you download may be of Personal dictionary Register words.
❖ Information Backup & reset If you choose the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, go to http://www.sonymobile.co.jp/ Restore the terminal to default. so-04d/faq.html for help (in Japanese only). Resetting the terminal Setting Voice Search Resetting the terminal deletes all data, including downloaded applications and Language Select language used for Google...
Setting the date System From the Settings screen (P.112), tap [Date & time] [Set date]. Date & time Drag number to adjust date. You can change the date and time in the Tap [Set]. terminal. To set date/time or time zone manually, Setting the time unmark [Automatic date &...
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Setting the time format Accessibility From the Settings screen (P.112), You can set user support service which tap [Date & time] and mark/ sounds or vibrates according to users unmark [Use 24-hour format] operation and call end operation. checkbox. TalkBack Set user support service Mark the checkbox to shift to 24-hour (TalkBack).
Developer options Put the terminal into debug mode when connecting USB or set the screen backlight to ON while charging. Keeping the screen backlight ON while charging From the Settings screen (P.112), tap [Developer options]. Mark [Stay awake] checkbox. About phone You can check your own phone number, signal level, legal information, etc.
File management Handling a file Transferring and moving data Files in the terminal should be operated on the file handling application. For example, to You can transfer and move images, music delete files saved in a microSD card or data and some other data. Sharing some data internal storage, use the deletion function of may not be permitted due to copyright.
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Tap [Skip]. If you install PC Companion by tapping [Install] in Step 2, you can use the following applications on a ❖ Information PC for managing media files, creating backup files, etc. when connecting the terminal and the PC. For Window that appears when connecting to a PC may details, check on the PC Companion screen after vary depending on the operating system (OS) of a...
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Disconnecting the microUSB cable Dragging and dropping data on the safely terminal and a PC Do not disconnect the microUSB cable during Media transfer mode (MTP) data transferring. Data may be damaged. Connect the terminal to a PC using If you connect the terminal in the Media a microUSB cable.
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Make sure that "Xperia GX Connecting the terminal to a PC SO-04D " is displayed as a portable on a Wi-Fi network device on the explorer of the PC. If the terminal and a PC are connected in a Right click the portable device pair on a Wi-Fi network, automatic icon, then click "...
You can install Media Go from PC Companion. Activate PC Companion installed in a PC and install Media Go with "Sony PC Companion" screen. For information on how to install PC Companion, see "When PC Companion is not installed on your PC"...
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Reception interference caused by Making the terminal detectable wireless LAN devices with the Bluetooth function on The terminal's Bluetooth function and wireless LAN devices use the same From the Home screen, tap frequency band (2.4GHz). If you use the then tap [Settings]. terminal near a wireless LAN device, in Bluetooth or drag it reception interference may occur or the...
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From the Home screen, tap Making pair setting for the tap [Settings] [Bluetooth]. terminal and Bluetooth device Tap [Search for devices]. By making pair setting for the terminal and A list of detected Bluetooth devices another Bluetooth device, you can use the appears.
Connecting the terminal with Deactivating the connection of Bluetooth device a Bluetooth device Make sure that the Bluetooth From the Home screen, tap function is on. tap [Settings] [Bluetooth]. From the Home screen, tap Tap the connected Bluetooth tap [Settings] [Bluetooth].
❖ Information Sharing files with DLNA On the Media server screen, tap to set Wi-Fi devices via Connected connection. devices (Media server) Playing media files in the DLNA With Media server, you can share media files device with the terminal with other client (DLNA: Digital Living Set Wi-Fi connection with a DLNA device to Network Alliance) devices using Wi-Fi...
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Playing a media file in the terminal with a DLNA device Set Wi-Fi connection on a DLNA device in advance. From the Home screen, tap then tap [Connected devices]. , then tap [Media server] and tap in Share content or drag it right.
Applications dmenu dmarket In dmenu, you can easily access sites You can obtain useful and interesting recommended by DOCOMO or convenient contents which meet your needs at dmarket. applications. Opening dmarket Opening dmenu From the Home screen, tap From the Home screen, tap [dmarket].
Search application and tap Play Store application you want to install. Check the displayed contents carefully With Google Play, you can directly access and follow the onscreen instructions. useful applications or fun games which you Be careful especially about applications can download and install on the terminal.
Deleting application Osaifu-Keitai From the Home screen, tap [Play Osaifu-Keitai equipped with IC card is a Store]. function which allows you to pay money or to use coupon, stamp-rally, etc. only by and [My Apps]. holding the terminal over an IC card reader in Tap the applications you want to stores etc.
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Precautions on using Osaifu-Keitai Select a service you want to use from a service list. The data (including electronic money, points, At the first time you activate Osaifu- etc.) in the IC card may be lost or modified Keitai, an initial setting screen appears. because of the malfunction of the terminal Follow the onscreen instructions.
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❖ Information And note that a sticker put on nearby the mark may affect communication is displayed in the status bar when you set performance. "Osaifu-Keitai Lock Setting". Note that you cannot cancel "Osaifu-Keitai Lock ❖ Information Setting", if the battery runs out while using "Osaifu- Keitai Lock Setting".
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The charges required for iD service (including Some ToruCa which can be displayed in a map from ToruCa (details) may not be displayed in a map from the annual charge) vary by card issuer. the ToruCa list depending on the IP settings. For using the application, a packet While using Osaifu-Keitai Lock Setting, you cannot communication charge is applied.
, then tap [Search for FM radio channels]. Alternatively, tap You can listen to the FM radio with the to search for channels. terminal. Tuning can be made automatically The search ends when radio waves are or manually, and you can register your received.
FM radio screen Switching the speaker and handsfree device On the FM radio screen, tap Tap [Play in speaker]/[Play in headphones]. The sound output is switched to the speaker/handsfree device. Camera Monaural/stereo effect You can shoot still picture and video by Play in speaker/Play in handsfree tapping the shutter icon or screen or using Channel point displayed in a good radio wave...
Before using the camera About the Copyright and Portrait rights Objects, such as movies, still images, and sounds, All pictures or videos that you capture on the recorded using the terminal are prohibited by the copyright law from use without consent of the terminal are stored into the internal storage or copyright holders, unless intended for personal use a microSD card.
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Note on 3D Sweep Panorama/Sweep If brightness, color balance and focus point of whole image to be taken with 3D Sweep Multi Angle/Sweep Panorama Panorama/Sweep Multi Angle/Sweep In the following cases, 3D Sweep Panorama/ Panorama are radically different from those of Sweep Multi Angle/Sweep Panorama do not the focused image, image may not be shot work properly.
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Vision of child (especially younger than 7 Display area of status icons showing selected settings years) is during development. Before a child Switch icon for photo/video views 3D images, seek the advise of a doctor Navigation bar such as pediatrics or ophthalmologist. Adults Shutter (still picture) should supervise a child for the above Start/Stop recording (video)
frame turns green and sound beeps. Shooting still pictures The photo is taken as soon as you release the finger. If the focus frame Shooting a still picture turns red, auto-focus does not operate Tap the shutter icon ( ) or screen, or use correctly.
❖ Information Face detection "Quick launch" (P.181) is set to "Launch and capture" by default. The operation of Quick launch can be You can use face detection to bring an off- selected from "Launch and capture", "Launch only", center face into focus. The camera and "Off".
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Taking a photo using face detection Setting smile detection With Face detection set, point the From the Home screen, press and camera at the subject. hold for over a second. Each detected face is framed (up to 5 The still picture shooting screen (P.170) faces).
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Changing capturing mode Using Front camera to shoot pictures From the Home screen, press and hold for over a second. From the Home screen, press and The still picture shooting screen (P.170) hold for over a second. appears. The still picture shooting screen (P.170) appears.
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Setting 3D Sweep Panorama/Sweep Using Sweep Panorama Multi Angle/Sweep Panorama Use Sweep Panorama to shoot panoramic From the Home screen, press and image with wide angle. hold for over a second. Aligning the white frame on the screen with The still picture shooting screen (P.170) the black frame, move the camera slowly appears.
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Using 3D Sweep Panorama/Sweep Changing the recording Multi Angle/Sweep Panorama to settings shoot pictures From the Home screen, press and With 3D Sweep Panorama/Sweep hold for over a second. Multi Angle/Sweep Panorama set, The still picture shooting screen (P.170) point the camera at the subject. appears.
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❖ Information Still camera setting On the recording screen, tap to display setting Item Icon Description items. If you touch and hold an item and then drag it to the area where setting item icons are displayed, Scenes Use Scenes to quickly set up the camera you can replace displayed icons on the recording for various scene conditions.
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Item Icon Description Item Icon Description Scenes Party Shoot an indoor picture Resolution 1 megapixel image size creating good 16:9 with 16:9 aspect ratio. Use atmosphere of indoor when "Capturing mode" is lighting. Due to long set to "Front camera". exposure time, be careful 1 megapixel image size not to shake camera.
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Item Icon Description Item Icon Description Flash The flash does not turn Focus Set focus controls. Use when "Capturing mode mode" is set to "Normal". Sometimes still picture Single The camera automatically quality can be better autofocus focuses on the subject. without the flash.
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Item Icon Description Item Icon Description White The white balance setting adjusts the Metering Measure the brightness on the shooting balance color balance according to the light screen to determine a well-balanced source. Use when "Capturing mode" is exposure automatically. Use when set to "Normal".
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Item Icon Description Item Icon Description Geotagging Tag photos location information for the Shooting Set shooting direction for Sweep shooting spot. direction Panorama. Use when "Capturing mode" Enable "Enabling Wireless networks to is set to "Sweep Panorama". find position" (P.204) or "Enabling GPS Right Shoot moving the camera function"...
Tapping the screen Item Icon Description On the recording screen, tap Set the saving location for shot images. Data "Capturing method" "Touch storage Internal Save shot images in the capture" Tap the screen to start storage internal storage. recording Tap the screen to stop SD card Save shot images in a recording.
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❖ Information For setting items and icons, see "Video camera setting" (P.184). For using Front video camera, "Video resolution", "Self-timer", "Geotagging", "Microphone", "Capturing Tap an option in the selected method", "Data storage" can be set. Other "Video setting. camera setting" (P.184) are not supported by Front If you change setting options, icons video camera.
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Video camera setting Item Icon Description Video Full HD Full wide HD format with Item Icon Description resolution 16:9 aspect ratio. Scenes Use Scenes to quickly set up the camera 1920 1080 pixels for various scene conditions. Use when "Capturing mode"...
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Item Icon Description Item Icon Description Self-timer Use it to record group videos where Metering Measure the brightness on the shooting everyone can be in the video. screen to determine a well-balanced exposure automatically. On (10 Tap or press to start sec.) recording 10 seconds Center...
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Item Icon Description Item Icon Description Geotagging Tag videos location information for the Capturing Set the shooting method. shooting spot. method Set to start/stop recording Enable "Enabling Wireless networks to On-screen videos by tapping the find position" (P.204) or "Enabling GPS button record starting/stopping function"...
Copyright protected content Playing multimedia content Avoid copyright infringements when you handle photos, videos, or sound recorded Photos or videos that you took with the using the terminal, e.g. copy/edit. In addition, terminal or multimedia contents (music, avoid rights infringements of portraits by photos, videos, etc.) saved in the internal using these photos without consent, altering storage or microSD card are viewed/played in...
If receiving a call when using Stereo Headset with Using Stereo Headset with Microphone (Sample), music stops, and the ringtone Microphone sounds. - If receiving a call when using Media player, playing Connect the plug of Stereo music resumes by tapping the play key on the Media player screen after the call ends.
Album screen Still picture viewing screen d e f Pictures tab My location info location information Pictures are displayed in a list separated by For geotagged images, tap to view map. months. Shooting date and time Back to the image list Maps tab View share menu Geotagging images appear on a map.
❖ Information Playing video On the image file list screen, tap , tap [Select items], then select image file to operate. You can From the Home screen, tap operate several files as a group. then tap [Album]. Tap [Play on device] to display the connection device A list of pictures appears.
Using optional menu YouTube View slideshow, edit image, set image to phonebook entry or as wallpaper, check YouTube is a free online video streaming shooting date and time, etc. service. You can play, search for and upload videos. On the photo viewing screen/ A packet communication charge is applied video playing screen, tap the when downloading or uploading video...
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❖ Information Searching for a video with For movies with caption function which can display keywords subtitles, "CC" appears on the playback screen in the landscape mode. Tap [CC] to set the caption function. Enter the search keyword. Playing YouTube videos in high Tap the displayed candidates list quality While playing a video, double-tap...
Charging with TV Dock Connecting the terminal to TV to watch photos and Insert the microUSB cable with the microUSB plug engraved side videos facing up into the microUSB This terminal supports MHL connection. connecting jack on the back of the Using TV Dock (optional) you can connect TV Dock ( ).
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When charging is complete, Insert an HDMI cable connector remove the terminal from the TV (type A) into the HDMI connecting Dock, and then remove the AC jack on the back side of the TV adapter from the power outlet. Dock ( ), and connect the other side of the connector to a TV ( ).
Removing the terminal severs connection, however, Activating an application by TV TV may remain to HDMI input mode. Follow the launcher instructions on the TV to switch to digital terrestrial television mode, etc. Connect the terminal to a TV. TV launcher screen is activated, then if Media Player you switch the TV to the HDMI input mode, the screen is displayed on the TV.
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Media player screen. Playing music/video From the Home screen, tap then tap [Media player]. A song list appears. Tap [Songs]/[Artists]/[Albums] to change order of the song list. Tap [Movie] to display video list. Tap a song or video. The playback screen appears to start Songs/Artists/Albums tab playback.
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Music playback screen Video playback screen Back to song list Back to video list Playback point Playback point Appears when album art is tapped. View optional menu View optional menu Show video information Album art Auto-rotate screen ON/OFF Show track information to turn red and disable Auto-rotate Repeat OFF/Repeat ON/1 track repeat screen.
Editing songs in playlist Play list Tap [Play list] on the songs screen, You can play back songs in the order you then select a playlist to edit and decided using playlist. tap [Edit]. Playlist editing screen appears. Creating a playlist Changing order of the songs From the Home screen, tap Drag up and down...
Setting up Timescape Timescape ™ The first time you start Timescape, a setup Timescape (hereinafter referred to as ™ wizard will guide you the necessary steps to Timescape) displays various information such set up account. as Facebook, Foursquare, Twitter or mixi updates, etc.
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Displaying tiles by service Timescape screen Apply filters to narrow tiles to display by service. Tap the filter icons on the Timescape screen. Filter Icon Displayed tile All tiles Updates from your Facebook contacts Updates from your Foursquare contacts Updates from your Twitter contacts Updates from your mixi contacts View optional menu Latest comment...
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Tile icons The infinite button in Timescape The following icons on a tile indicate a type of event. When you tap a tile, (infinite button) may appear in the upper right corner. By tapping Icon Event , you can view the communication log by A Facebook update.
Timescape settings Location services Displaying the Timescape setting There are two ways to find your location, screen using Mobile networks with Wi-Fi (Wireless network) or GPS. Wireless network On the Timescape screen, tap technology determines your position fast but and tap [Settings]. accuracy may vary.
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Use the GPS system with great care. DOCOMO the discretion of the U.S. Department of is not liable for any damage caused by Defense. abnormality of the system. Some wireless communications products Note that DOCOMO shall have no liabilities for (mobile phone, data detectors and some any purely economic loss including those due others) block satellite signals and also causes...
❖ Note Read the note on location information and tap [Agree]. If some of the GPS functions are not available, or if [Google's location service] checkbox is none of them are, check that your contract includes the use of the Internet, and see "Wireless & networks" marked.
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Searching for a location you want to Tap [Maps]. If a message appears, tap [OK]. look at A map screen appears. On the map screen, tap Finding the current location on the Fill out the search box. You can enter addresses, city names, business types and institution names On the map screen, tap (for example, London and art museum).
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Zooming in or out on a map Receiving guides Google Maps helps you receive detailed Pinch out or in. guides for your destination. ❖ Information On the map screen, tap Alternatively, double-tap the screen to zoom in. Enter a start point in the upper Changing the layers entry field, and an end point in the lower entry field.
Clearing the Maps Joining Latitude Clear displayed layers, route search results From the Home screen, tap and some others. then tap [Latitude]. If My Location function is disabled, a On the map screen, tap and tap message appears. Tap [Settings], then [Clear Map].
Select the notification intervals of Calendar the schedule. to add a new notification into The terminal has a built-in calendar for the the schedule. schedule. If you have a Google account, you Enter a place and some others of can synchronize the terminal's calendar and schedule.
❖ Information Searching events in Calendar While the Calendar is displayed, tap and [My calendars] to synchronize with the docomo account. From the Home screen, tap You can view the events created in "Schedule" then tap [Calendar]. application in the Calendar. If you log in to Facebook, tap [Sync Calendar] in the and [Search].
Setting alarm Alarm & Clock From the Home screen, tap With "Alarm & Clock" application, you can set then [Alarm & Clock]. an alarm and use world clock, stopwatch and The alarm list screen appears. timer. Tap [Add alarm]. From the Home screen, tap An alarm setting screen appears.
Stopping an alarm while the alarm is Tap [Done]. Return to the alarms list screen. sounding ❖ Information While alarm is sounding, touch To switch on/off alarm, from the alarm list screen, tap and drag it to the right. or touch and hold an alarm that is set, then tap ❖...
Changing World clock Using Stopwatch You can switch, sort or delete Celsius/ From the Home screen, tap Fahrenheit displayed on World clock. then [Alarm & Clock]. On the world clock list screen, tap Tap [Stopwatch]. Tap [Start]. Setting home city Measurement starts and appears in Tap [Set home city] and select a city.
Using Timer SD card backup From the Home screen, tap Move or back up data such as phonebook then [Alarm & Clock]. entries, sp-mode mails, bookmarks, etc. using external memory such as microSD card. Tap [Timer]. Do not remove the battery pack or microUSB Time screen appears.
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Backing up Restoring From the Home screen, tap If microSD card is not installed, data such as then tap [SD card backup]. images and movies are saved to the internal storage. You can back up only data such as Tap [Restore]. images and movies stored in the internal Tap [Select] on data type, mark storage.
Copying phonebook entries OfficeSuite registered in Google account to With OfficeSuite, you can view files of Word, docomo account Excel, etc. from the terminal or a microSD You can copy contacts data registered in card. Google account and in the terminal to ❖...
International roaming Overview of International Available Services roaming (WORLD WING) Main communication 3G850 With the international roaming (WORLD services (GPRS) WING), you can use the terminal without Phone changing phone number or mail address in Message (SMS) the service area of the overseas network Email operator affiliated with DOCOMO.
Advance preparation Before using Network service settings Before leaving Japan If you subscribe to network services, you can use network services such as Voice Mail To use the terminal overseas, check the Service, Call Forwarding Service, Caller ID following in Japan. Notification Service, etc., even overseas.
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Date & time settings After arriving overseas When "Automatic date & time" is marked in When you arrive overseas and turn on the "Date & time", the date, time and time terminal, an available network is differences of the terminal clock are automatically set.
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After returning to Japan Confirming and switching the network search mode When you return to Japan, the terminal is connected to DOCOMO network By default, network search mode is set to automatically. If connection is failed, perform "Automatic". When you connect manually to the following operations.
Changing network mode settings Making/Receiving calls in You can change network mode settings the country you stay according to the network mode (communication method) adopted by the When you arrive overseas and turn on the overseas network operator. terminal, an available network is automatically set.
Dial + (touch and hold Making a call within the [0]) Country code Area code country you stay (City code) Enter a phone number. You can make a call by entering the phone If the area code begins with "0", omit "0". number of the other party's land-line phone However, "0"...
While receiving a call, touch International roaming (left) and drag it to (right). settings When the conversation is finished, tap [End call]. Make settings for using international ❖ Information roaming or international calls. When you received a call during the international roaming, regardless of which country the call is from, Settings for making/receiving it is forwarded internationally from Japan.
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Check Check the current service settings. Deactivate Tap [OK] to deactivate roaming settings roaming guidance guidance. Check settings Check the current service Setting incoming notification on settings. roaming Setting international dial assistance From the Home screen, tap From the Home screen, tap then tap then tap Tap [Call settings]...
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From the Home screen, tap Call Activate call Tap [OK]. then tap forwarding forwarding (charged) Deactivate Tap [OK]. Tap [Call settings] [Roaming call settings]. forwarding Tap [Network service]. Check Tap [OK]. settings Select items you want to use. You need to set "Remote access"...
Appendix/Index Optional and related Troubleshooting devices Troubleshooting A variety of commercially available optional devices allows you to expand the terminal's First, check if the software update is necessary capabilities by supporting a wide range of for the terminal. If necessary, perform the purpose, including personal and business software update (P.234).
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If you execute calls, communications or The operating time of the battery pack P.27 other function operations for a long time varies depending on the operating while charging, the terminal may environment and the degradation level become hot and the battery status icon of the battery pack.
Is the ring time for Voice Mail service or P.84 the terminal OFF until Sony logo appears, Call Forwarding Service "0 Sec. " ? and then touch and hold at the Calls are not connected.
Camera Due to the crossing of radio waves, at the crowded public places, calls/mails Still images and video taken with the camera are are crossed and the connection status blurred. may not be good. Move to other place or Check if clouds or dirt attach to the lens call again at other time.
P.218 No caller ID is notified/A notified caller ID is Out of service area indicator appears Check if you are out of the international P.220 different from that of the caller/Functions for using roaming service area or in an area with P.30 contents saved in phonebook or those using Caller poor signal strength.
Bluetooth function Error messages The terminal cannot be connected to a Bluetooth communication device/A Bluetooth No service communication device cannot be found from the The terminal is out of service area, or the terminal. received signal is too weak. Move to a location Make Bluetooth communication device P.156 where radio signal can be reached.
Smartphone Anshin Warranty and After Sales Remote Support Services By sharing screens of your terminal with NTT Warranty DOCOMO, you can receive technical support to make settings (in Japanese only). Make sure that the warranty is received with This service is not available when your the terminal upon purchase.
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When requesting a repair, make sure to After Sales Services bring the warranty card with the terminal. Repair requests that are not accompanied If you have problems with the by the warranty or that involve terminal malfunction and damage due to incorrect Before asking repair, see "Troubleshooting"...
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If the warranty period expires - Glued decorations on the terminal using We will repair the terminal at the owner's adhesion bond, etc. expense. - Change the parts such as exterior to other than DOCOMO standard parts. Parts stock period Malfunction and damage due to The functional parts necessary to repair the modifications will be repaired at the...
A material that generates a magnetic field Updating software is used in the following parts of the terminal. You can update the terminal to the most Do not hold an object that is easily recent software for optimal performance and affected by magnetism, such as a cash to get the latest enhancements.
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Setting notification of Software Downloading software updates update wirelessly You can set to be notified of updating software. Downloading software to update From the Home screen, tap Software can be downloaded wirelessly then tap [Update Center]. directly from your terminal via the Internet by using mobile network connection or by using and [Settings].
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Updating the latest software Connecting to a PC and automatically updating You can update the latest software update You can update software by using PC automatically on regular basis. If software Companion that can be installed into a PC update is searched, appears on the status from the terminal.
When PC Companion is installed on Main specification your PC The terminal Check if PC Companion is activated on the PC. If not, activate PC Product name SO-04D Companion from the Start menu. Size Approx. 131mm (H) approx. 69mm (W) Connect the terminal to a PC using approx.
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Display Type TFT16,777,216 colors Video recording size Video camera : 1920 1080 (Full HD) Size Approx. 4.6 inches 1280 720 (HD 720p) Width 720 dots Number of 640 480 (VGA) dots Height 1280 dots Front video camera : Image Type Camera : CMOS 1280 720 (HD 720p) pickup...
*3 May vary by the signal status and/or whether there Charging time is an estimate of the time is an interference between communications required to charge a completely empty devices. battery pack. *4 Bluetooth standards for Bluetooth device connection procedure according to the product's Battery Pack applications.
Numbers of still images (Estimation) Specific Absorption Rate of Savable number of Up to approx. 16000 images Mobile Phone, etc. shot images to the internal storage Mobile phone: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/ Savable number of Up to approx. 1600 images 1800/1900 & UMTS/HSPA B1/5/6/19 & LTE B1 shot images to a microSD card (1GB) Specific Absorption Rate of...
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NTT DOCOMO or the product/sar/ manufacturer . In case you are not using the Sony Mobile Communications Japan, Inc. approved accessory, please use a product Website: that does not contain any metals, and one http://www.sonymobile.co.jp/product/SAR/ that positions the mobile phone at least 1.5 (in Japanese only) cm away from your body.
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These limits establish permitted levels of RF appropriate Sony Mobile Communications energy for the general population. The AB accessory and worn on the body. guidelines are based on standards that were For devices which include "WiFi hotspot"...
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give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. ** Before a phone model is available for sale This paragraph is only applicable to authorities and to the public in the US, it must be tested and customers in the United States.
New Zealand): Efficient Use The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by Sony Mobile Communications AB Please follow these guidelines. Failure for use at the ear is 1.00 W/kg (10g). to do so might entail a potential health risk or product malfunction.
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Use of charging be harmful upon contact. devices that are not Sony Mobile Do not use the Bluetooth Headset in Communications AB branded may pose positions where it is uncomfortable or will increased safety risks.
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Bluetooth Replace the battery only with another Sony handsfree will not affect the electronic Mobile Communications AB battery that systems in the vehicle. Full attention should...
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Antenna Some products provide GPS/Location Use of antenna devices not marketed by based functions. Location determining Sony Mobile Communications AB could functionality is provided "As is" and "With all damage the phone, reduce performance, faults". Sony Mobile Communications AB and produce SAR levels above the does not make any representation or established limits.
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While the device does employ security on the body. For body-worn operation, the measures to resist such efforts, Sony Mobile phone has been tested when positioned a Communications AB does not warrant or...
Accessories Disposing of the battery Use only Sony Mobile Communications AB Check local regulations or call a Sony branded original accessories and certified Mobile Communications AB Contact Center service partners. Sony Mobile for information. Never use municipal waste. Communications AB does not test third- Memory card party accessories.
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Deleting data from the phone heater, etc. memory does not ensure that it cannot be Do not press or bend the end of the recovered. Sony Mobile Communications memory card adapter with excessive AB does not warrant against recovery of force.
AB may void the user's authority to operate SO-04D the equipment. We, Sony Mobile Communications AB of This equipment has been tested and found to Nya Vattentornet SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden comply with the limits for a Class B digital declare under our sole responsibility that our device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Sony type PM-0000-BV and in combination End User Licence with our accessories, to which this Agreement declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards EN 301 511:V9.0.2, EN 301 908-1:V5.2.1, EN 301 908-2:V5.2.1, EN 300 End User Licence Agreement 328:V1.7.1, EN 300 440-2:V1.4.1, EN 301...
About Open Source conditions will terminate the licence Software immediately. Sony Mobile and its third party suppliers and licensors retain all rights, title and interest in About Open Source Software and to the Software. To the extent that the Software contains material or code of a third...
Export Controls and Intellectual Property Right Regulations About the Copyright and Portrait This product and its accessories may be rights covered and controlled by Japan's export Copyrighted contents you recorded or control regulations ("Foreign Exchange and obtained from sites or Internet home pages Foreign Trade Law"...
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Ware" are trademarks or registered trademarks of NTT DOCOMO, INC. trademarks of Sony Mobile Communications "Bluetooth" is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. INC., and Sony Mobile Technology of Gracenote Mobile MusicID is Communications is licensed to use them. used for "TrackID". "Gracenote" and "Wi-Fi"...
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Computer Science Laboratories, Inc. MHL, LLC. "POBox" is a co-developed technology of "Microsoft", "Windows", "Outlook", "Windows Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc. and Vista", "Windows Server", "Windows Media" Sony Mobile Communications Japan, Inc. and "ActiveSync" are trademarks or registered microSD logo is a trademark of SD-3C, trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the LLC.
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Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 ™ content access technology to protect their visual and AVC patent portfolio license for the intellectual property, including copyrighted personal and non-commercial use of a content. This device uses PlayReady consumer for (i) encoding video in technology to access PlayReady-protected compliance with the MPEG-4 visual standard...
SIM unlock This terminal supports SIM unlock. If you release SIM lock, you can use SIM by a carrier other than NTT DOCOMO. The SIM unlock service is provided at a docomo Shop. A SIM unlock charge is separately required. If you use a SIM other than by DOCOMO, LTE system is not available.
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Index 60 66 Applications button Apps About phone Audible touch tones Access point AUTO-GPS Block access point change Auto-rotate screen Initializing Setting Accessibility Backlight Account setting 30 127 Turning off Facebook 31 149 Turning on Google Backup & reset Removing Battery Accounts &...
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Download Smile detection Sweep Multi Angle Sweep Panorama Ear speaker volume 3D Sweep Panorama Early Warning "Area Mail" Character entry eBook Reader by Sony 43 46 49 51 Character mode eco mode 43 46 49 51 Input method Email Settings...
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Deleting Forwarding Handwriting input Initial settings HDMI Receiving HighlightCam Replying 60 76 Home application Saving attachment file Home screen Sending Adding Email account Deleting Adding Folder Changing Group Deleting Kisekae Emergency call Learning English guidance List Evernote 61 65 Shortcut Sorting Wallpaper Facebook...
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24 129 microSD card Format Keys microUSB cable Kisekae Missed call Koe-no-Takuhaibin mixi Mobile BRAVIA Engine mopera U Landscape view mopera U Mail Language & input Movies Let's start PSM Moving data Light sensor Music Unlimited Link My profile LiveWare manager Location information Location services Name card creator...
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Personal Personal Unblocking Key (PUK code) QWERTY keyboard Phone language Phonebook Accounts to display Radio button Adding a new entry Recent calls screen Combining Recording videos Communication Remote operation settings Contacts display order Remote support Deleting Reset Editing Ringtone setting Exporting 79 125 Ringtone volume...
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SIM card lock TrackID Software keyboard Transferring data Software update Troubleshooting Sound Turning power on/off Specific Absorption Rate of Mobile Phone Twitter Specification sp-mode Update Center sp-mode mail 29 150 USB connection Status bar USB keyboard Status icon USB storage Stereo Headset with Microphone Format 80 166 188...
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Exiting Going back to the previous page Moving Opening Searching text Setting home page Switching tabs Zooming in/out Web history Wi-Fi Sleep policy Wi-Fi Direct Wireless & networks Word suggestion Words by learning WORLD CALL World clock WORLD WING xLOUD Xperia Xperia Chinese keyboard Xperia Japanese keyboard...
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Make various applications or charge your billing plan, check your charges and points, and more online. sp-mode: dmenu " (To Customer support)" " (Various applications/procedures)" PC: My docomo (http://www.mydocomo.com/) (Various applications/procedures) (In Japanese only) * When using with sp-mode, "Network security code" is required. * When using with sp-mode, you may be charged.
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DOCOMO International Services website. Samples If you lose your terminal or have it stolen, immediately take Sony Mobiles Communications Japan, Inc the steps necessary for suspending the use of the terminal. If the terminal you purchased is damaged, bring your terminal Inquiries: Customer support center (In Japanese only) to a repair counter specified by DOCOMO after returning to Japan.