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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 - User Manual

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
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Extended User guide

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Summary

User support

Important information

Getting started

Assembly

Instructions for inserting or removing the battery cover, SIM, and memory cards.

Turning the phone on and off

Steps for powering the phone on, off, and activating the screen lock.

Screen lock

Details on how to activate, unlock, and manually lock the phone screen.

Setup guide

Explanation of the initial phone setup process and its included settings.

Getting to know your phone

Phone overview

Diagram and list of the phone's external connectors and hardware keys.

Battery

Information on battery life, performance, and tips to prolong it.

Charging the battery

Instructions for charging the phone and understanding battery LED status.

Using the hardware keys

Explanation of the functions of the phone's hardware keys like Menu, Home, and Back.

Home screen

Customizing and navigating the phone's main screen with apps, widgets, and wallpapers.

Applications screen

How to access and overview of available applications on the phone.

Creatouch application

Details on using the Creatouch application to design custom wallpapers.

Calling

Emergency calls

How to make emergency calls with or without a SIM card.

Call handling

Instructions for making, answering, ending, and managing calls.

Recent calls

Viewing missed, received, and dialled calls in the call log.

Voicemail

Setting up and calling the voicemail service.

Multiple calls

Handling multiple calls simultaneously, including call waiting.

Conference calls

Steps to make and manage conference calls with multiple participants.

Call settings

Options for call forwarding and fixed dialling numbers.

Phonebook

Getting contacts into your phone

Methods for importing contacts from SIM, memory card, or via Bluetooth.

Phonebook screen overview

Layout and key elements of the phonebook application screen.

Managing your contacts

Creating, editing, synchronizing, and avoiding duplicate contacts.

Communicating with your contacts

Using the quick contact menu for calls, messages, and viewing contact details.

Sharing your contacts

Methods for sending contact information via business card or messages.

Backing up contacts

Exporting contacts to memory card or SIM card for backup purposes.

Messaging

Using text and multimedia messaging

Sending and receiving SMS and MMS messages, including conversation view.

Text and multimedia message options

Configuring notification and delivery report settings for messages.

Email

Setting up email

Steps for configuring email accounts on the phone.

Using email

Creating, sending, receiving, and managing email messages.

Using email accounts

Adding, removing, and managing multiple email accounts.

Gmail and other Google services

Using Gmail, Google Talk, and Calendar synchronization with a Google account.

Google Talk

Facebook

Facebook overview

Overview of the Facebook application features and options.

Sony Ericsson Timescape

To start Timescape

Initial setup and starting the Timescape application.

Timescape main view

Description of the main interface and its components.

Timescape navigation

How to scroll through and interact with tiles in Timescape.

Event filter

Options to filter the types of events displayed in Timescape.

Using Timescape

Interacting with tiles, updating status, and viewing related content.

Timescape settings

Customizing displayed events, filter items, and managing web service accounts.

Web service setup in Timescape

Setting up and managing web service accounts for integration with Timescape.

Android Market

Payment options

Information on payment methods like Google Checkout for app purchases.

Downloading from Android Market

Steps for downloading free and paid applications from the Android Market.

Getting organised

Calendar

Managing your schedule, creating events, and setting reminders.

Alarm clock

Setting and managing alarms, including recurring and silent mode alarms.

Synchronising

Sony Ericsson Sync

Setting up and managing synchronization with a Sony Ericsson account.

Google Sync synchronisation service

Synchronizing phone data with Gmail, Google Calendar, and contacts.

Microsoft Exchange synchronisation

Setting up and managing synchronization for corporate email and calendar.

Connecting to wireless networks

Wi-Fi

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks, managing settings, and sleep policy.

Virtual private networks (VPNs)

Setting up and connecting to virtual private networks for secure access.

Web browser

Toolbar

Overview of the web browser's toolbar options for navigation and management.

Browsing the web

Using the search and address bar to navigate web pages and find information.

Managing web pages

Adding webpage shortcuts to the home screen and sharing links.

Managing bookmarks

Creating, opening, editing, and deleting bookmarks for quick web page access.

Connecting your phone to a computer

Transferring and handling content using a USB cable

Managing phone files via USB cable using file explorer or Media Goâ„¢.

PC Companion

Using PC Companion for media transfer, phone updates, and other services.

Media Go

Using the Media Goâ„¢ application to transfer and manage media content.

Bluetooth wireless technology

To turn on the Bluetooth function and make your phone visible

Enabling Bluetooth and setting phone discoverability.

Phone name

Setting a name for the phone to be identified by other Bluetooth devices.

Pairing with another Bluetooth device

Steps for pairing the phone with other Bluetooth devices like handsfree or car kits.

Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology

Sharing files such as photos, music, contacts, and web pages via Bluetooth.

Backing up and restoring

Types of content you can back up

List of data types that can be backed up, including contacts, messages, and settings.

To back up phone content manually

Instructions for creating manual backups of phone data.

To schedule the automatic backup of phone content

Setting up automatic scheduled backups for phone content.

To restore phone content

Procedures for restoring backed-up phone data and settings.

PlayNow service

Registering for a PlayNow account

Benefits and steps for registering a PlayNow account for content purchases.

Payment options

Information on payment methods like credit card and Premium SMS for PlayNow.

Vouchers

Using voucher codes to access content through campaigns.

Sony Ericsson Mediascape

Copying media files to your memory card

Methods for transferring music, photos, videos from computer to phone.

Exploring related media content

Finding and exploring media content related to artists or photos.

Viewing detailed information about media content

Accessing and viewing detailed information tiles for media content.

Music in Sony Ericsson Mediascape

To browse audio content on your memory card

Navigating and playing audio files stored on the memory card.

Music home screen

Overview of the music home screen, playlists, and library access.

Music player overview

Detailed layout and controls of the music player interface.

Using the music player

Adjusting volume, changing tracks, pausing, and exploring related audio content.

Playlists

Creating, copying, and managing music playlists.

Podcasts

Downloading and playing podcasts using the phone or Media Goâ„¢.

TrackID technology

Using TrackID to identify songs, search for information, and purchase tracks.

Photos in Sony Ericsson Mediascape

Setting up accounts for online services

Registering and enabling online photo sharing services.

Photo home screen

Overview of the photo home screen and automatically created photo lists.

Browsing locally stored photos

Browsing photos by categories like Camera roll, Favourites, and My albums.

Photo viewer overview

Interface and controls for viewing individual photos.

Adding names to faces in photos

Using face recognition to tag and organize photos by person.

Videos in Sony Ericsson Mediascape

Video home screen

Overview of the video home screen displaying stored videos.

Browsing videos

Navigating and viewing videos by categories.

Video player overview

Interface and controls for playing and managing video playback.

To mark a video as a favourite

Marking videos as favorites for quick access and viewing.

To share a video

Methods for sharing videos using available transfer options.

To trim a video

Editing videos by setting start and end points for trimming.

Taking photos and recording videos

Viewfinder and camera controls

Overview of the camera interface, controls, and icons.

Using the still camera

Taking photos using touch screen or camera key, zoom, and exposure.

Face detection

Using face detection for focus and taking photos with detected faces.

Smile detection

Enabling smile detection to automatically capture photos when a smile is detected.

Adding the geographical position to your photos

Enabling geotagging to tag photos with location data.

Using still camera settings

Selecting and adjusting various still camera settings like scenes and focus mode.

Location services

Using GPS technology

How the phone uses GPS and wireless networks to determine location.

Google Maps

Using Google Maps for viewing location, finding places, and calculating routes.

Locking and protecting your phone

IMEI number

Information about the phone's unique IMEI number.

SIM card protection

Enabling and changing the SIM card PIN lock.

Screen unlock pattern

Creating, changing, and disabling the screen unlock pattern.

Updating your phone

Updating your phone wirelessly

Downloading and installing software updates directly to the phone.

Updating your phone using a USB cable

Updating the phone software using PC Companion and a USB cable.

Troubleshooting

My phone is not working as expected

General tips for resolving phone issues before trying more advanced steps.

Resetting the phone

Steps to reset the phone to original settings, with or without data deletion.

Legal information

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetQualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
GPUAdreno 200
RAM384 MB
Internal Storage1 GB
Front CameraNo
Dimensions119 x 63 x 13 mm (4.69 x 2.48 x 0.51 in)
Weight135 g (4.76 oz)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIMMini-SIM
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Talk timeUp to 10 h (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G)
ColorsSensuous Black, Luster White
Display4.0 inches, TFT
Processor1 GHz Scorpion
Expandable StoragemicroSD, up to 32 GB
Main Camera8 MP, autofocus, LED flash
BatteryLi-Po 1500 mAh
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
SpeedHSPA
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Operating SystemAndroid 1.6 (Donut)
Stand-byUp to 415 h (2G)
SAR0.67 W/kg (body)
Announced2009, November

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