Sony Ericsson Arc User Guide

The keys

Back

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Go back to the previous screen

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Close the on-screen keypad, a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notification panel

Home

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Go to the Home screen or to the Application screen from any application or screen

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Open a window showing your most recently used applications

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Open a list of options available in the current screen or application

Charging the battery

The phone battery is partly charged when you buy the phone. It may take a few minutes

before the battery icon appears on the screen when you connect the phone to a power

source. You can still use your phone while it is charging.

The battery will start to discharge a little after it is fully charged and then charges again after a

certain time. This is to extend battery life and may result in the charge status showing a level

below 100 percent.

To charge the phone using the power adapter

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Connect the phone to a power outlet using the USB cable and the power adapter.

To charge the phone using a computer

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Connect the phone to a USB port on a computer using the USB cable included in

the phone kit.

Using the touch screen

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 touch

screen 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