Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Sony Xperia SP Tips and Tricks
Resetting your Sony Xperia SP will restore the default settings of your device. It will also delete all your files on your phone, so it is recommended to backup all your important files on your computer.
Follow these steps on how to reset the Sony Xperia SP:
- From your Home Lcd, tap the Menu icon.
- Tap Settings, then select Backup and Reset.
- Tap Factory data reset. (If you want to delete your internal files, just check Erase Internal Storage checkbox.)
- Tap Reset phone.
- Then you need to confirm by tapping Erase everything.
With conference call you can talk to two or more parties simultaneously right thru your phone. Adding multiple participants even if your on a call is just few taps away with Sony Xperia SP. Heres how to create a conference call.
1. If youre on an ongoing call, tap
.2. Then dial the number of the second participant and tap
.3. When the second participant answers the call, the first call is put on hold.
4. Tap on
to start the conference call. Repeat the same steps to add more participants to the conference call.To have a private conversation with one of the participants
1. Tap {0} participants during the ongoing conference call.
2. Then tap on the name of the participant you wish to talk privately.
.To release a participant during the ongoing conference call
1. Tap the button showing the number of participants during the ongoing conference call.
next to the participant you want to release from the call.To end the conference call
1. During the conference call, just tap End conference call.
How to Set Up Your Facebook Account on Sony Xperia SP
We simply cant get enough of Facebook. And this social networking giant made sure that they still exist even on your smartphones. Now you can set up a Facebook Account right on your Xperia SP phone which will give you easy navigation on Facebook. Heres how you can set up your Facebook account to work on your Xperia SP device.
1. On your devices homeLcd tap on
2. Then tap on Settings and go to Accounts & sync.
3. The Active auto-sync checkbox should be marked to make sure that applications can synchronise data automatically.
4. Tap on Add Account and then Xperia with Facebook.
5. Just follow the registration wizard to create an account or you can sign in if you already have one.
6. Once youre done, select a synchronisation option for your account and tap on Finish.
Your Facebook account is now set up to work on your phone.
Battery Life depends on how you use your device. For Sony Xperia SP device, if you want to save your battery to last longer hours, you may need to adjust your settings. Follow these suggestions:
• Turn on the power-saving option on the device. Then lessen the Lcd brightness and theLcd lock timeout. On the HomeLcd, tap on Menu icon. Select Settings > Power management.
- Use the Stamina mode and Low battery mode features.
- To activate the STAMINA mode: While you are in the Power management, tap on Point icon next to STAMINA mode, then tap Activate.
• Turn down your device volume with the volume keys.
• Close any apps or features when you are done using it so they will not continuously running in the background.
• Turn off the network connection if you are out of range so that your device will stop searching for a network signal.
• You should use the latest version of the software update. Software updates improves some features and fixes some bugs on the previous software version.
How to Import Contacts From Old Phone to New Phone (on Sony, iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia)
• Turn on the power-saving option on the device. Then lessen the Lcd brightness and theLcd lock timeout. On the HomeLcd, tap on Menu icon. Select Settings > Power management.
- Use the Stamina mode and Low battery mode features.
- To activate the STAMINA mode: While you are in the Power management, tap on Point icon next to STAMINA mode, then tap Activate.
• Turn down your device volume with the volume keys.
• Close any apps or features when you are done using it so they will not continuously running in the background.
• Turn off the network connection if you are out of range so that your device will stop searching for a network signal.
• You should use the latest version of the software update. Software updates improves some features and fixes some bugs on the previous software version.
How to Import Contacts From Old Phone to New Phone (on Sony, iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia)
Contacts is very important for everyone of us. We cant connect to our friends without a contact number. If you have a new phone, saving contacts on the phone one by one is so hassle. But now, theres an easy way how to transfer or import your contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
Use your PC to transfer contacts to your new phone. This process is applicable in several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You just need an Internet Connection on your PC, your old and new phone and their own USB cable.
If you are not prompted with a pop-up window to install the PC Companion, you can also download the PC Companion here.
How to Make Your Sony Xperia SP a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Ever imagine how you can make your own Sony Xperia SP a WiFi hotspot? Well, sure you can. This feature allows for your other devices to pick up your mobile hotspot settings on your Sony Xperia SP. This is more preferable when you’re in public trying to locate a WiFi connection. You can connect up to eight devices on your Sony Xperia SP. Check out these steps for easy, convenient and a money-saver internet experience.
1. On your devices homeLcd tap on.
2. Then tap on Settings and go to select More...
3. Choose Tethering & portable hotspot.
4. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings, then Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
5. Enter the Network SSID for the network, and tap the Security field to select a
security type. (Enter a password if required).
6. Tap Save.
7. Mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. Your device starts broadcasting its
Wi-Fi network name (SSID).
8. Unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox when you want to stop sharing
your data connection via Wi-Fi.
How to Set Up Voicemail Service on Sony Xperia SP
Voicemail services depends on your subscription plan with your service provider. This feature allows caller to leave voice messages on your phone whenever you cant pick up. Your voicemail number may be found on your sim card or you can get it directly from your service provider. Here are the steps to set up voicemail service on Sony Xperia SP.
To set up your voicemail number:
1. On your devices homeLcd, tap on Menu icon
to enter your voicemail number.
2. Go to Settings menu.
3. Select Call Settings > Select SIM card,
4. Select a SIM that you want to use, then tap Voicemail Settings.
4. Choose Voicemail Number so you can enter your designated voicemail service number.
5. And lastly tap on OK.
To call your voicemail service number:
1. On your homeLcd, tap on the Menu icon.
2. Look for Phone and tap it.
3. And touch and hold for seconds the number 1.
How to Add a Shortcut on Sony Xperia SP HomeLcd
Use your PC to transfer contacts to your new phone. This process is applicable in several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You just need an Internet Connection on your PC, your old and new phone and their own USB cable.
Then you need to install the PC Companion program. This is a free application and the installation files are already saved on your new phone. This program can also be used in updating your phone software.
Please note that if you are using the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system on your PC, make sure that the AutoPlay setting is enabled.
To check your settings:
Click Start > Control Panel, then type "autoplay" on the search box. Click the AutoPlay, and mark the check box Use AutoPlay for all media and devices.
Installing the PC Companion:
Installing the PC Companion:
- Turn on your new Phone and connect it to your PC.
- On your new Phone, tap "Install" to install PC Companion on the PC.
- On your computer, if a pop-up window that appears notifies you about available PC Software, select Run Startme.exe.
- Then click Install to start the installation and then follow the instructions to complete the installation.
If you are not prompted with a pop-up window to install the PC Companion, you can also download the PC Companion here.
Transferring your contacts to your new phone:
- Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
- Open the PC Companion application on your PC.
- Then click Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.
How to Make Your Sony Xperia SP a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Ever imagine how you can make your own Sony Xperia SP a WiFi hotspot? Well, sure you can. This feature allows for your other devices to pick up your mobile hotspot settings on your Sony Xperia SP. This is more preferable when you’re in public trying to locate a WiFi connection. You can connect up to eight devices on your Sony Xperia SP. Check out these steps for easy, convenient and a money-saver internet experience.
1. On your devices homeLcd tap on
.2. Then tap on Settings and go to select More...
3. Choose Tethering & portable hotspot.
4. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings, then Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
5. Enter the Network SSID for the network, and tap the Security field to select a
security type. (Enter a password if required).
6. Tap Save.
7. Mark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox. Your device starts broadcasting its
Wi-Fi network name (SSID).
8. Unmark the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot checkbox when you want to stop sharing
your data connection via Wi-Fi.
Voicemail services depends on your subscription plan with your service provider. This feature allows caller to leave voice messages on your phone whenever you cant pick up. Your voicemail number may be found on your sim card or you can get it directly from your service provider. Here are the steps to set up voicemail service on Sony Xperia SP.
To set up your voicemail number:
1. On your devices homeLcd, tap on Menu icon
to enter your voicemail number.2. Go to Settings menu.
3. Select Call Settings > Select SIM card,
4. Select a SIM that you want to use, then tap Voicemail Settings.
4. Choose Voicemail Number so you can enter your designated voicemail service number.
5. And lastly tap on OK.
To call your voicemail service number:
1. On your homeLcd, tap on the Menu icon
.2. Look for Phone and tap it.
3. And touch and hold for seconds the number 1.
Just like a desktop, it also works best on any smartphones to add a shortcut on a homeLcd. This r somehow makes navigation, especially to important files/apps, more accessible. Its less hassle and less tapping. Sony Xperia SP definitely allows you to make your device experience stress-free by adding a shortcut to important apps on your homeLcd. Heres how to do it.
1. On your devices homeLcd, touch and hold and empty area until the device vibrates.
2. After doing so, tap on Apps.
3. Then go to Shortcuts and select a shortcut.
4. Or another option, just go directly to the Application Lcd and touch and hold the application.
How to Add and Resize Widgets on Sony Xperia SP
Adding Widgets on your HomeLcd will help you improve your productivity in using your Sony Xperia SP. If you dont know what widgets means, Widgets are small applications that you can directly use on your HomeLcd. These will serve as your shortcut icon so will no longer need to access your Menu.
Follow these steps on how to add widgets on your HomeLcd.
How to resize a Widget:
1. On your devices homeLcd, touch and hold and empty area until the device vibrates.
2. After doing so, tap on Apps.
3. Then go to Shortcuts and select a shortcut.
4. Or another option, just go directly to the Application Lcd and touch and hold the application.
How to Add and Resize Widgets on Sony Xperia SP
Adding Widgets on your HomeLcd will help you improve your productivity in using your Sony Xperia SP. If you dont know what widgets means, Widgets are small applications that you can directly use on your HomeLcd. These will serve as your shortcut icon so will no longer need to access your Menu.
Follow these steps on how to add widgets on your HomeLcd.
- On your devices homeLcd, press the Four Horizontal Line icon.
- After doing so, tap on Add.
- Then go to Widgets and select a widget.
How to resize a Widget:
- Tap and hold the widget you want to resize until it magnifies and the device vibrates. You can tell if the widget is resizeable if the highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
- You just need to Drag the dots for your preferred size.
- Then tap anywhere on the HomeLcd to confirm the new size of the widget.
Mobile Bravia Engine is a pre-installed technology on Sony Xperia Z which allows you to view photos and videos in a clearer, sharper and more natural way. This technology might consume more battery but its worth it when you use it to view images in a nicer way. Heres how you can turn on Mobile Bravia Engine on Sony Xperia Z.
1. On your devices homeLcd, tap
.
2. Then find and tap Settings.
3. Go to Display.
4. And mark the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 checkbox if its not marked.
Now youre ready to view those captured moments in a clearer, sharper and more natural way.
1. On your devices homeLcd, tap
.2. Then find and tap Settings.
3. Go to Display.
4. And mark the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 checkbox if its not marked.
Now youre ready to view those captured moments in a clearer, sharper and more natural way.
How to Screen Mirror Sony Xperia SP to Show the Screen on a TV
The Screen Mirroring will allow you to show the Lcd of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connections. It uses the Wi-Fi Direct technology that create a wireless connection between two devices. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your phone via the TVs speakers.
How to mirror the Lcd of your Sony Xperia SP on a TV:
1. First you need to turn on the Lcd mirroring function on your TV. Just follow the instructions in the User Guide of your TV.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap on the Menu icon
3. Select on Settings, and tap Xperia™.
4. Choose Screen mirroring.
5. Tap to turn on the Screen mirroring and select a device.
Warnings:
When using Lcd mirroring, the image quality may sometimes negatively impacted if there is a Wi-Fi interference.
When using Lcd mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.
How to mirror the Lcd of your Sony Xperia SP on a TV:
1. First you need to turn on the Lcd mirroring function on your TV. Just follow the instructions in the User Guide of your TV.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap on the Menu icon
3. Select on Settings, and tap Xperia™.
4. Choose Screen mirroring.
5. Tap to turn on the Screen mirroring and select a device.
Warnings:
When using Lcd mirroring, the image quality may sometimes negatively impacted if there is a Wi-Fi interference.
When using Lcd mirroring, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device.
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