Popular topics
- Optimise the battery performance
- Update your software using PC Companion
- Avoid duplicate contacts
- Transfer contacts using Contacts Setup
- Navigate the phone
- Transfer contacts using a SIM card
- Take a 3D panorama or panorama picture
- Manage the status bar and Notification panel
- Use the screen lock
- Charge the battery
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Video Tutorials
Video tutorials will show you quick tips and tricks to get you started with your phone or show you neat features to make the most of it.
Software updates
Is your phone up to date? To get optimal performance and the latest features, make sure your phone always has the latest software version.
User guides and documentation
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Xperia™ arc S User guide (PDF) (6 MB)
Full instruction manual. - Find the User guide in another language
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Xperia™ arc S White paper (English) (PDF) (3 MB)
Detailed technical specification.
Downloads for Windows®
PC Companion
Connect your phone to a PC to update your phone software, handle media files, sync your contacts and calendars and more. Includes Media Go.
Read more and download PC Companion
Media Go
Connect your phone to a PC to transfer, play, organise and sync your media files.
Downloads for Mac
Sony Bridge for Mac
Transfer photos, music, videos and podcasts between your phone and iTunes, iPhoto or a custom folder on your Mac.
Download other documents
- Xperia™ arc S Warranty Information (PDF) (409 kB)
Detailed information about warranty conditions and available service and support. - Xperia™ arc S SAR information (PDF) (2 MB)
Information about radio wave exposure and specific absorption rate. - Xperia™ arc S Environmental declaration (English, Français) (PDF) (94 kB)
Information about the most relevant environmental aspects of mobile phones.
Transfer your contacts
Just getting started with your new phone? Here’s how you easily transfer your contacts from your old handset.
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