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Sony Xperia P User Manual

Sony Xperia P
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Sony Xperia P Specifications

General IconGeneral
Panel typeTFT
Display diagonal4 \
Touch technologyMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeCapacitive
Display resolution960 x 540 pixels
Display number of colors16.78 million colors
Ringer typeMP3
Volume controlDigital
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Processor frequency1 GHz
Processor architectureARM Cortex-A9
RAM capacity1 GB
Compatible memory cards-
Internal storage capacity16 GB
Flash typeLED
Front camera typeSingle camera
Video recording modes1080p
Rear camera resolution (numeric)8 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP
2G standardsEDGE, GPRS, GSM
3G standardsHSPA
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR
3G bands supported850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
Bluetooth profilesA2DP, AVRCP, HSF, HSP, OPP, PBAP
SIM card capabilitySingle SIM
2G bands (primary SIM)850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Mobile network generation3G
Audio formats supportedMP3, OGG, WAV
Image formats supportedBMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, WBMP
Video formats supported3GP, H.264, MPEG4
USB version2.0
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Form factorBar
Product colorSilver
PlatformAndroid
App distribution platformGoogle Play
Operating system installedAndroid 2.3
PersonalizationIcons, Menu, Shortcuts, Widgets
Personal info management (PIM)Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list
Subscription typeNo subscription
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content to and from a mobile phone over a cellular network
Talk time (2G)6 h
Talk time (3G)5 h
Battery capacity1305 mAh
Standby time (2G)470 h
Standby time (3G)475 h
Continuous audio playback time80 h
Continuous video playback time4 h
Cables includedUSB
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth10.5 mm
Width59.5 mm
Height122 mm
Weight120 g

Summary

Getting Started

Assembly

Instructions for inserting and removing the SIM card.

Turning the phone on and off

Steps to power the device on and off.

Setup guide

Guide for initial phone configuration and basic functions.

Screen lock

How to activate and use the screen lock feature.

Getting to Know Your Phone

Phone overview

Identifies and explains the phone's physical buttons and features.

Battery

Information about the phone's embedded battery.

Charging the battery

Instructions on how to charge the device's battery.

Improving battery performance

Tips and methods to conserve battery power.

Using the keys

Explains the function of the phone's physical keys.

Using the touchscreen

Explains how to interact with the phone's touch-sensitive display.

Home screen

Widgets

Small applications usable directly on the Home screen.

Rearranging your Home screen

Customize appearance, move items, create folders, add shortcuts.

Accessing and Using Applications

Application screen

Displays installed and downloaded applications.

Status and notifications

Explains status bar icons and notification panel.

Typing Text

On-screen keyboard

Describes the virtual keyboard for text input.

Phonepad

Explains the 12-key keypad input method.

Entering text using voice input

How to use voice for text input.

Customizing Your Phone

Adjusting the volume

How to control ringtone and media volume levels.

Screen settings

Adjust screen brightness, timeout, and language.

Memory

Formatting the internal storage

How to erase data to free up memory.

Using a headset with your phone

Information on connecting and using a headset.

Internet and Messaging Settings

Data monitor

Track and alert on data usage over 2G/3G networks.

Turning off data traffic

How to disable mobile data connections to save power.

Calling

Emergency calls

How to make emergency calls.

Call handling

Managing incoming and outgoing calls.

Multiple calls

How to manage multiple calls and set up conference calls.

Call settings

Configure call barring, forwarding, and number display.

Contacts

Transferring contacts to your new phone

Methods to move contact information to the new device.

Managing your contacts

Create, edit, synchronize, and organize contacts.

Messaging

Using text and multimedia messaging

How to send and receive SMS and MMS messages.

Text and multimedia message options

Settings for message notifications and delivery reports.

Email

Using e-mail

How to create, send, and receive emails.

Gmail™ and other Google™ services

Using Gmail, Google Talk, and Calendar synchronization.

Timescape™

Timescape™ main view

Displays communications and updates as tiles.

Timescape™ settings

Configure Timescape update schedules and services.

Getting started with Android Market™

Downloading from Android Market™

Download applications and games from the market.

Permissions

Manage application permissions and install from unknown sources.

Video Unlimited™

Video Unlimited™ menu overview

Options for managing account, searching, and downloading videos.

Renting or buying a video

Information on renting and purchasing video content.

Getting organized

Calendar

Manage your schedule, create events, and set reminders.

Alarm clock

Set, edit, and manage alarms.

Synchronizing data on your phone

Synchronizing with Google™

Sync Gmail, Calendar, contacts, and other Google services.

Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar and contacts

Access corporate email, calendar, and contacts directly from phone.

NFC

Scanning NFC tags

Scan, view, and manage NFC tags.

Connecting to wireless networks

Wi-Fi®

Access the Internet wirelessly via Wi-Fi networks.

WPS

Establish secure wireless network connections easily.

Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection

To share your phone’s data connection using a USB cable

Share phone data via USB cable for computer internet access.

To share your phone’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi® hotspot

Turn phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot to share data with multiple devices.

Web browser

Browsing the web

How to search for and navigate web pages.

Managing bookmarks

Save, open, edit, and delete web page bookmarks.

Music

Protecting your hearing

Alerts and settings to prevent hearing damage from loud audio.

Using the music player

Play audio content, manage library, and adjust settings.

Identifying music using TrackID technology

Using TrackID™ technology results

Information on purchasing, sharing, and finding more track details.

Using the FM radio

Using your favorite radio channels

Save and quickly access frequently listened-to radio channels.

Taking photos and recording videos

Camera controls overview

Identifies and explains the camera's buttons and screen icons.

Using the still camera

How to take photos using touch, screen button, or camera key.

Face detection

Automatically detects and focuses on faces in the frame.

Using still camera settings

Focus mode

Controls which part of the photo is sharp.

Scenes

Pre-programmed settings for common photo situations.

3D camera

3D Camera overview

Interface for 3D camera functions.

Tips for taking 3D Sweep Panorama photos

Limitations and advice for capturing 3D panoramic images.

Viewing photos and videos in Gallery

Mobile BRAVIA® Engine

Technology to improve photo and video viewing quality.

Working with albums

Rearrange, move, share, or delete albums and photos.

Bluetooth™ wireless technology

Pairing with another Bluetooth™ device

Connect your phone to other Bluetooth devices like headsets.

Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth™ technology

Share files like photos, music, contacts via Bluetooth.

Connecting your phone to a computer

Transferring and handling content using a USB cable

Transfer files using a USB cable and computer file explorer.

PC Companion

Software for file transfer, phone updates, and synchronization.

Using location services to find your position

Using GPS

How the phone uses satellite signals to calculate location.

Google Maps™

Track location, get directions, and view traffic information.

Backing up and restoring phone content

Types of content you can back up

Lists data types supported by the backup and restore application.

Locking and protecting your phone

IMEI number

Identifies the phone's unique International Mobile Equipment Identity number.

SIM card protection

Secures the subscription with a PIN to prevent unauthorized use.

Setting a screen lock

To set a screen lock

Options to set a pattern, PIN, or password for screen security.

Updating your phone

Updating your phone wirelessly

Download and install software updates over the air.

Updating your phone using a USB cable connection

Update phone software using a computer and PC Companion.

Phone settings overview

Wireless & networks

Manage wireless connections and network settings.

Call settings

Configure phone rings, vibrations, and voicemail.

Sound

Adjust volumes for calls, media, and set alerts.

Display

Set screen orientation, brightness, and timeout.

Location & security

Set navigation and protect phone with locks and passwords.

Status and notification icons overview

Status icons

Icons indicating phone status like signal strength and battery.

Notification icons

Icons indicating new messages, calls, or events.

Application overview

Camera

Take photos and record video clips.

Contacts

Manage contacts and colleagues.

Messaging

Send and receive text and multimedia messages.

Music player

Play music and playlists.

Troubleshooting

My phone is not working as expected

Tips to resolve common phone operational issues.

Resetting the phone

Restore phone to original settings, with or without data deletion.

Error messages

No network coverage

Troubleshooting steps for lack of network signal.

SIM card is locked.

How to unlock a locked SIM card with a PIN.

Recycling your phone

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