Sony P - Identifying Music Using Trackid Technology; Using Trackid Technology Results

Identifying music using TrackID
technology
Use the TrackID™ music recognition service to identify a music track you hear playing in
your surroundings. Just record a short sample of the song and you’ll get artist, title and
album info within seconds. You can purchase tracks identified by TrackID™ and you can
view TrackID charts to see what TrackID users around the globe are searching for. For
best results, use TrackID™ technology in a quiet area. If you have problems using this
application, see I cannot use Internet-based services on page 138.
The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions,
or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
To open the TrackID™ application
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap TrackID™ .
You can also use the TrackID™ widget to open the TrackID™ application.
To search for track information using TrackID™
1
When the
TrackID™
application is open, hold the phone towards the music
source.
2
Tap . If the track is recognised by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on
the screen.
To return to the TrackID™ start screen, press .
To view your TrackID™ search history
•
When the
TrackID™
application is open, tap .
To view TrackID™ charts
1
When the
TrackID™
application is open, tap the tab. The first time you view a
chart, it is set to your own region.
2
To see charts of the most popular searches in other regions, tap
>
Regions
.
3
Select a country or region.
Using TrackID™ technology results
Track information appears when the TrackID™ application recognises a track. You can
choose to purchase the track, recommend it on Facebook™, or share it using email,
Bluetooth or SMS. You can also get more information about the track's artist, or search
for related track content on YouTube™.
To buy a track using TrackID™ technology
1
When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.
2
In the track information screen, tap Download.
3
Follow the instructions in your phone to complete your purchase.
The track purchase feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks
and/or service providers in all areas.
To recommend a track on Facebook™
1
When the TrackID™ application is open, tap a track title.
2
In the track information screen, wait for the tab to appear, then tap this tab.
3
Log in to Facebook and recommend the track.
The feature may not be supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service
providers in all areas.
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