Sony Xperia E - Using the touchscreen

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Using the touchscreen

A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen of your phone when you buy it. You

should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen

might not function properly.
When your phone is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to

save battery power, and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on

the touchscreen when you are not using it. You can also set personal locks to protect

your subscription and make sure only you can access your phone content.

Your phone screen is made from glass. Do not touch the screen if the glass is cracked or

shattered. Avoid trying to repair a damaged screen yourself. Glass screens are sensitive to

drops and mechanical shocks. Cases of negligent care are not covered by the Sony warranty

service.

To open or highlight an item

Tap the item.

Marking options

Marked checkbox

Unmarked checkbox

Marked list option

Unmarked list option

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To mark or unmark options

Tap the relevant checkbox or list option.

Zooming

The zoom options available depend on the application you are using.

To zoom

When available, tap

or

to zoom in or out.

You may have to drag the screen (in any direction) to make the zoom icons appear.

To zoom with two fingers

Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinch them together (to zoom out)

or spread them apart (to zoom in).

Use the zoom function when viewing photos and maps, or when browsing the web.

Scrolling

Scroll by moving your finger up or down on the screen. On some web pages you can

also scroll to the sides.

Dragging or flicking will not activate anything on the screen.

To scroll

Drag or flick your finger in the direction you want to scroll on the screen.

To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the screen.

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To flick

To scroll more quickly, flick your finger in the direction you want to go on the

screen. You can wait for the scrolling movement to stop by itself, or you can

stop it immediately by tapping the screen.

Sensors

Your device has sensors that detect proximity. The proximity sensor turns the touch

screen off during voice calls when your ear is close to the screen. This prevents you

from unintentionally activating other functions on your device when you are engaged

in a call.