Sony Xperia S User Guide

							To transfer content between your device and computer using a USB cable
1 Using a USB cable, connect your device to a computer.  Internal storage
connected  appears in the status bar.
2 Computer : Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer from the desktop and wait
until the internal storage on your device appears as an external disk in
Microsoft® Windows® Explorer.
3 Computer : Drag and drop the desired files between your device and the
computer.
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi ®
You can transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices, such
as a computer, using a Wi-Fi ®
 connection. Before connecting, you first need to pair
the two devices. If you're transferring music, video, pictures or other media files
between your device and a computer, it's best to use the Media Go™ application on
the computer. Media Go™ converts media files so that you can use them on your device.In order to use this feature, you need a Wi-Fi ®
 enabled device that supports Media transfer,
for example, a computer running Microsoft ®
 Windows Vista ®
 or Windows ®
 7.
To pair your device wirelessly with a computer using Media transfer mode
1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally
enabled by default.
2 Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3 Computer : Once the name of your device appears on the screen, click
Network configuration  and follow the instructions to pair the computer.
4 When you are finished pairing, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.
The above instructions only work if Windows ®
 7 is installed on your computer and the
computer is connected to a Wi-Fi ®
 Access Point via a network cable.
To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode
1 Make sure Media transfer mode is enabled on your device. It is normally
enabled by default.
2 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
3 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™  > USB Connectivity .
4 Tap the paired device that you want to connect to under  Trusted devices.
5 Tap  Connect .
Make sure the Wi-Fi ®
 function is turned on.
To disconnect a wirelessly paired device in Media transfer mode
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™  > USB Connectivity .
3 Tap the paired device that you want to disconnect from under  Trusted
devices .
4 Tap  Disconnect .
To remove a pairing with another device
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Settings > Xperia™  > USB Connectivity .
3 Tap the paired device that you want to remove.
4 Tap  Forget .
PC Companion PC Companion is a computer application that gives you access to additional features
and services which help you transfer music, video and pictures to and from your
phone. You can also use PC Companion to update your phone and get the latest
software version available. The installation files for PC Companion are saved on your
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							phone and the installation is launched from the phone when you connect it to a
computer via USB cable.
You need an internet connected computer running one of the following operating
systems to use the PC Companion application:
• Microsoft® Windows® 7
• Microsoft® Windows Vista®
• Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)
To start PC Companion
1 Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
2 Open the PC Companion application on the PC, then click  Start to open one of
the features that you want to use.
Media Go™
The Media Go™ computer application helps you transfer and manage media content
in your phone and computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the
PC Companion application.
You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application:
• Microsoft® Windows® 7
• Microsoft® Windows Vista®
• Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher
To transfer content using the Media Go™ application
1 Connect your phone to a computer using a supported USB cable.
2 Phone : In the status bar,  Internal storage connected  appears.
3 Computer : Open the PC Companion application on the PC first. In
PC Companion, click  Media Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some
cases, you may have to wait for Media Go™ to install.
4 Using Media Go™, drag and drop files between your computer and phone.
Connecting your phone to a TV set Connect your phone to a TV set using a HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia
Interface) cable, and start viewing content saved in your phone on a larger screen.
When you connect your phone to the TV set, the Gallery application opens. This
application helps you to play media files from your phone on TVs and other devices.
To view phone content on a TV using a HDMI cable connection
1 Connect your phone to the TV set using a HDMI™ cable. 
 appears in your
phone's status bar after a connection is established.
2 The  TV launcher  application starts automatically. Follow the instructions on
your phone screen to view your media files on the TV.
You may need to purchase a TypeD HDMI™ cable separately. For best results, use a Sony IM-820 cable.
To view help about using the TV remote control
1 Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel while the
HDMI™ cable is connected to both your phone and the TV set.
2 Tap  HDMI connected  to view instructions on how to use the control buttons
on your TV's remote control.
You can also press the yellow button on the TV remote control to open the Notification panel.Compatible with BRAVIA Sync enabled devices. Limited functionality supported on most HDMI™ enabled TV’s.
To disconnect your phone from the TV set
• Disconnect the HDMI™ cable from your phone or the TV set.
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							Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader™ applicationAbout scanning with the NeoReader™ application
Use your device as a barcode scanner to find out more about items you scan. For
example, you see a coat in a magazine ad and want to find the nearest retail outlet to
buy it. If the ad contains a readable barcode, the NeoReader™ application uses this
code to access mobile web content, such as a web page with more product
information or a map of nearby outlets. NeoReader™ supports most standard
barcode types.
To start the NeoReader™ application
1 From the  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap 
 NeoReader™ .
To scan a barcode
1 When the NeoReader™ application is open, hold your device over the barcode
until the complete barcode is visible in the viewfinder.
2 Your device automatically scans the barcode, and vibrates when the barcode
is recognised.
To enter a barcode manually
1 When the NeoReader™ application is open, tap 
.
2 Enter the numbers of the barcode in the text field, then tap  GO!.
NeoReader™ application menu overview The following menu options are available in the NeoReader™ application:
Tap to open more optionsEnter the barcode numbers manually. This option can be used if your camera has difficulty
reading the barcodeView a list of previously scanned barcodesView information about the NeoReader™ application. Read more about different barcode types, and about how to use NeoReader™Select your personal settings, such as language or country. This information is used to
personalise barcode content. Also, you can select preferences for how you use the NeoReader™
applicationSend a text message to invite a friend to download the NeoReader™ application
Smart Connect
About Smart Connect Use the Smart Connect application to set what happens in your device when you
connect or disconnect an accessory. You can also use it to set a specific action or a
group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day.
For example, when you connect your headset or headphones, you can set an event
so that the following actions are launched on your device:
• Between 7am and 9am, when you commute to work, the WALKMAN player starts,
and the web browser opens the morning paper. The ring volume is set to vibrate.
• Between office hours, a conference call app opens on your device.
• On the way back from work, the FM radio starts, and a notes app with your shopping
list opens.
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							To start the Smart Connect application
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Smart Connect .
To create a Smart Connect event
1 Start the Smart Connection application. If you are opening Smart Connect for
the first time, tap  OK to close the introduction screen.
2 On the  Events tab, tap 
.
3 Give the event a name, then tap  Create.
4 Under  When, add either an accessory or a time interval, or both.
5 Under  Do this , add what you want to happen in your device.
6 Under  At the end , add what you want to happen when you disconnect the
accessory or when the time interval comes to an end. If both these conditions
are set, the actions start either when you disconnect the accessory, or when
the time interval comes to an end.
7 To save the event, press 
.
To add a Bluetooth™ accessory, you have to first pair it with your device.
To edit a Smart Connect event
1 Start the Smart Connection application.
2 On the  Events tab, tap an event.
3 If the event is switched off, tap 
.
4 Adjust the settings as desired.
5 To save the event, press 
.
To delete an incorrect entry, touch and hold the entry and then tap  Delete.104This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.   
						

							Synchronising data on your device
About synchronising data on your device
You can sync contacts, email, calendar events, and other information with your
device from multiple email accounts, synchronisation services and other kinds of
accounts, depending on the applications installed on your device. Synchronising your
device with other information sources is an easy and practical way to stay up to date.
Synchronising with Google™
Synchronise your device with different Google™ services to keep your information up
to date, regardless of which device you're using your Google™ account from. For
example, you can synchronise your contacts, Gmail™, calendar and web browser
data.
To set up a Google™ account for synchronisation
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Tap  Settings  > Add account  > Google .
3 Follow the registration wizard to create a Google™ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
4 Mark the  Back up & restore  checkbox if you want to back up data to your
Google™ account, then tap  Next.
5 Tap your newly created Google™ account, then tap the items you that want to
synchronise.
To synchronise manually with your Google™ account
1 From the  Home screen , tap 
 .
2 Tap  Settings  > Google .
3 Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronise.
4 Press 
 , then tap  Sync now.
To synchronise an application with a Google™ account
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Tap  Settings  > Google .
3 Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronise with. A list appears of
applications that can be synchronised with the Google account.
4 Tap the application that you want to synchronise with the selected Google
account.
To synchronise the web browser data
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Tap  Settings  > Google .
3 Tap the Google™ account that you want to synchronise with, then tap  Sync
Browser .
To remove a Google™ account
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Tap  Settings  > Google .
3 Tap the Google™ account that you want to remove from the accounts list.
4 Press 
, then tap  Remove account .
5 Tap  Remove account  again to confirm.
Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts Access your corporate email messages, calendar appointments and contacts directly
from your device. View and manage them just as easily as you would from a
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							computer. After setup, you can find your information in the Email, Calendar  and
Contacts  applications.For you to access the functionality described above, your corporate information must be
stored on a Microsoft® Exchange server.
To set up corporate email, calendar and contacts
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Tap  Settings  > Add account  > Exchange ActiveSync .
3 Enter your corporate email address and password.
4 Tap  Next . Your device begins to retrieve your account information. If a failure
occurs, contact your corporate network administrator for more information.
5 Tap  OK to allow your corporate server to control your device.
6 Select what data you want to sync with your device, such as contacts and
calendar entries.
7 If desired, activate the device administrator to allow your corporate server to
control certain security features on your device. For example, you can allow
your corporate server to set password rules and set storage encryption.
8 When the setup is done, enter a name for the corporate account.
To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contacts
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Tap  Email , then tap 
.
3 Tap  Settings  and select a corporate account.
4 Change the desired settings.
To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate account
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Tap  Email , then tap 
.
3 Tap  Settings  and select a corporate account.
4 Tap  Inbox check frequency  and select an interval option.
To remove a corporate account
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Tap  Settings  > Exchange ActiveSync , then select the corporate account.
3 Tap 
, then tap  Remove account .
4 Tap  Remove account  again to confirm.
Synchronising with Facebook™ There are two ways to use Facebook™ on your device. You can use the standardFacebook application to access your online Facebook account, or you can
synchronise your Facebook account with your device and share content between
Facebook™ and a range of other applications. For example, you can share music in
the "WALKMAN" application on your device via Facebook. To synchronise your
device with Facebook, you must first set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account —
a solution developed by Sony to enable easy integration.
To set up an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account on your device
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Tap  Settings  > Add account  > Xperia™ with Facebook .
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your Facebook™ account, or
create a new account.
To synchronise manually with an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Tap  Settings  > Xperia™ with Facebook .
3 Select the account that you want to synchronise.
4 Press 
, then tap  Sync now.
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							To remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" accountWhen you remove an "Xperia™ with Facebook" account from your device, the associated
online Facebook account is not deleted and you can still access it from a computer.
1 From your  Home screen , tap .
2 Tap  Settings  > Xperia™ with Facebook .
3 Select the account that you want to remove.
4 Press 
, then tap  Remove account .
5 Tap  Remove account  again to confirm.
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							Maps and locations
About location services Use your device to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wireless
networks. Enable the wireless networks option if you only need your approximate
location, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view of
the sky, enable the GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connection
is weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found.Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to
navigational services.
Using GPS
Your device has a global positioning system (GPS) receiver that uses satellite signals
to calculate your location.
When you use features that require the GPS receiver to find your location, make sure you have
a clear view of the sky.
To enable GPS
1 From your Home screen, tap 
 .
2 Tap  Settings  > Location services .
3 Mark the  GPS satellites  checkbox.
Getting the best performance The first time you use the GPS it can take 5 to 10 minutes for your location to be
found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the sky. Stand still and
don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). The GPS signals can
pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as
buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move to
another location.
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							Google Maps™Track your current location, view real-time traffic situations and receive detailed
directions to your destination. Before taking trips, you can download and save maps
to your internal storage to avoid high roaming costs.The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Internet connection. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device. Contact your network
operator for more information. The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every
market, country or region.
To use Google Maps™
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Maps.
If you want to use Google Maps™, you have to enable one of the location methods available
under  Settings  > Location services .
To learn more about Google Maps™
• When you use Google Maps™, press 
 , then tap  Help.
Viewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude™ Join Google Latitude™ to view your friends’ locations on maps and share your
location and other information with them.
Using Google Maps™ to get directions Use the Google Maps™ application to get directions when you travel by foot, public
transportation, or car. You can add a shortcut to a destination on your Home screen
to get quick directions from wherever you are.
When you view a map, you make an Internet connection, and data is transferred to
your device. So it's a good idea to download and save maps to your device before
you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs.
Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any directional services.
Using the Navigation application
Use the Navigation application in your device to get turn-by-turn instructions on how
to get places. The directions are both spoken and displayed on the screen.
The Navigation application may not be available in every market.
To start Navigation
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Navigation.
Using the Wisepilot™ application
Get turn-by-turn voice instructions on how to get places. You can also manage your
trips and share routes and locations with friends via SMS, Twitter™ or Facebook™.
Wisepilot™ may not be available in every market.
To start Wisepilot™
1 From the  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Wisepilot for XPERIA™ .
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							Calendar and alarm clockCalendarYour device has a calendar application for managing your time schedule. If you have
a Google™ account, you can also synchronise the calendar application on your
device with your web calendar.
To set the calendar view
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
, then find and tap  Calendar.
2 Tap  Month , Week  or Day  to select an option.
To view multiple calendars
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
, then find and tap  Calendar.
2 Press 
, then tap  My calendars .
3 Select the calendars you want to view.
To create a calendar event
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
, then tap Calendar.
2 Tap 
.
3 Enter the name, time, location and description for the event.
4 Select a reminder for the event. To add a new reminder for the event, tap 
.
5 If desired, tap  More and select another option under  Repetition.
6 Tap  Done .
When the appointment time approaches, your device plays a short sound to remind you. Also,
 appears in the status bar.
To view a calendar event
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
, then tap Calendar.
2 Tap the event you want to view.
To change the calendar settings
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
, then tap Calendar.
2 Press 
, then tap  Settings.
3 Tap the setting you want to change, then edit as desired.
Alarm clock
Use your device as an alarm clock and select any sound saved on your device as your alarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off. But it does
sound when the device is set to silent mode.
To open the alarm clock
1 From your  Home screen , tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Alarm & clock .
To set a new alarm
1 From your Home screen, tap 
.
2 Find and tap  Alarm & clock .
3 Tap  Add alarm .
4 Tap  Time  and adjust the time by scrolling up and down.
5 Tap  Done .
6 If desired, edit other alarm settings.
7 Tap  Done .
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