Photo feeds
You can subscribe to Photo feeds and
download photos. To start using Photo
feeds, see Web feeds on page 51.
To access photo feeds
• Select Menu > Media > Photo > Photo
feeds.
YouTube™
You can watch video clips on your
phone by using the YouTube™ Java™
application. You can search for video
clips or upload your own videos.
To access YouTube
• Select Menu > Media > Video >
YouTube.
To upload videos to YouTube, you need
to access YouTube and follow the
instructions in the application.
Wi-Fi™
Using Wi-Fi™ you can access the
Internet wirelessly with your phone.
You can browse the Internet at home
(personal networks) or in public access
zones (hot spots):
• Personal networks – usually
protected. A pass phrase or a key is
required from the owner.
• Hot spots – usually non-protected
but often requires you to log on to the
operator’s service before you get
Internet access.
Using Wi-Fi
To be able to browse the Internet using
Wi-Fi you need to search for and
connect to an available network and
then open the Internet browser.
To turn on Wi-Fi
• Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity >
Wi-Fi > Turn on.
To connect to a network
1 Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity >
Wi-Fi.
2 Scroll to a network and select
Connect.
To start browsing using Wi-Fi
1 Make sure is showing in the status
bar.
2 Select Menu > Internet.
Often used networks can be saved as
favourites. These will connect
automatically when you are within range
if you turn on Auto connect.
DLNA™
Your phone has a built-in DLNA™
(Digital Living Network Alliance) server
that connects to the home network
through Wi-Fi. Other DLNA devices
connected to the same home network
can access, view and play images and
music saved in your phone. A
compatible DLNA device can be a
computer, TV or PLAYSTATION®3. For
DLNA to work, Wi-Fi must be turned on
and the phone must be connected to a
favourite network.
To activate DLNA
1 Select Menu > Settings > Connectivity >
Network sharing.
2 Select a favourite network.
3 Select On > Save.
GPS
Your phone has a GPS receiver that
uses satellite signals to calculate your
location.
If you cannot use some GPS features, see
I cannot use Internet-based services on
page 68.
Using GPS
Your location can be found when you
have a clear view of the sky. If your
location is not found after a few
minutes, move to another location. To
help the search, stand still and do not
cover the GPS antenna.
The first time you use the GPS it may take
up to 10 minutes before your location is
found.
Assisted start
With Assisted start your location is
calculated more quickly. If not turned
off, Assisted start will automatically be
used to find your location when
Assisted GPS (A-GPS) technology is
available.
To set when to use Assisted start
1 Select Menu > Location services >
Settings > Assisted start.
2 Select an option.
Google Maps™ for mobile
Google Maps™ lets you view your
current location, find other locations
and calculate routes.
When you start Google Maps, your
approximate location is shown using
information from nearby mobile towers.
Your location is updated with a more
precise position when the GPS receiver
finds your location.
To use Google Maps
• Select Menu > Location services >
Google Maps.
To learn more about Google Maps
• When you use Google Maps, select
Options > Help.
Driving directions
Wayfinder Navigator™ guides you to
your destination using voice
instructions. A trial version of
Wayfinder Navigator may be included
in the phone.
Sony Ericsson does not warrant the
accuracy of any directional services
including but not limited to turn-by-turn
navigational services.
To start Wayfinder Navigator
• Select Menu > Location services >
Navigation.
More GPS features
Save locations
You can find all saved locations in My
favourites.
To save your current location
1 Select Menu > Location services > My
favourites > Add new place.
2 Select Edit and enter the title. Select
OK.
3 Scroll to Description: and select Add.
4 Enter the description and select OK.
5 Scroll to Position: and select Add >
Current position.
6 When the position is found, select
Save.
To view a saved location on a map
1 Select Menu > Location services > My
favourites.
2 Scroll to a location and select Go to.
To access favourites from Google
Maps
• Press .
Location requests
External services may ask for your
location.
To change access for external
services
1 Select Menu > Location services >
Settings > Privacy.
2 Select an option.
Turn off GPS
The GPS receiver turns off
automatically when it is not in use. You
can also turn the GPS receiver off
manually. This saves battery power
when you use features that do not
require the GPS receiver to find your
location.
