Opening the smartphones to insert the supplied batteries went very easy, just inserting the SIM card. I have already read this contrary, but what I can not understand. Many other phones I had so many more problems. An SD card I use the time not because me enough 2GB memory. Before closing the phones do not forget to remove the blue protective film from the lens of the camera. Turning on the phone is equally straightforward. Again, I have read in test reports to the contrary. The switch is easily accessible and that you have to push a little harder, I think more of an advantage than a disadvantage, since this avoids that the phone switches alone. The back of the phone is rubberized, making slippage is prevented on smooth surfaces or at least reduced. The phone fits comfortably in your hand and fits into any pocket.
A mini-USB cable for transferring data to and from your PC is included. Charging can be the smartphone via a likewise supplied plug attachment for the mini-USB cable. A high-quality headset is not very was also included in the delivery. The charging cable is about 80 cm, unfortunately a bit short. The battery lasts for a full charge, depending on use up to 2 days. The charging time is for me about 3-4 hours.
The manual for the Sony Xperia Tipo is unfortunately very poor. The online help on the home is also not much better. Because it helps unfortunately only try. To access the PIN entry, you need the lock on the screen by the way slide your finger to the right. Something as mundane can a smartphone newbie like me ever cause problems. Had the manual but also to mention briefly.
During a telephone conversation, the volume should not be too high Adjust one, otherwise you can hear its echo of the caller. After receiving the down-regulation of the volume, the issue is resolved. No idea if this is normal, is never noticed me at other cell phones. After the call, you have to make sure that the conversation is really finished. To me it has already happened that I forgot hang up and the connection continued to exist. You have to press the call key, and not just connect the display to call. What I find very pleasant is that a message newly obtained or a missed call is indicated by lighting a pilot light.
On the Android operating system, many apps are preinstalled. Some apps can not be uninstalled, but all. Personally, I do not mind. Finally, I do not use these apps. But at least on the desktop, you can display your own apps merely. When pre-installed browser to let unfortunately not specify personal start page. Instead, you end up when you start the browser necessarily on a telecom site. Meanwhile, I use one of the many free browsers in which this problem does not occur. As written, are about 2 GB memory. If that's not enough, there is an SD card must provide buy. The speed is good. All in all, running most apps very fluid. Every now and then occur only slight stuttering. For games I do not use the smart phones, video I still have not looked at. Who surfs a lot, for which the display is well then but in the long run be a bit small.
The text input via the touch screen is a bit difficult in portrait mode, because the virtual keys are very small. I admit texts only in the landscape orientation (ie turn the phone 90 degrees), and have since then no more problems, to make the right keys. For surfing the Internet anyway offers the landscape.
The camera is just a gimmick to me. For snapshots, you will do. There is a night mode, in which the images are slightly brighter. The camera has no auto zoom function. Thus, barcode scanner apps not working.
Another negative point is probably the high radiation exposure to the smartphone. Unfortunately, I know myself that's not out, wanted to mention that point yet.
All in all, you have to make small concessions, but this was to be expected at the price of approximately 100 euros. Ultimately, however, I am fully satisfied and do not regret the purchase after two weeks of intensive use.
