topic Re: Dock mode? in Other/General

Dock mode?

RodLyman — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:14:57 GMT

While awaiting the repari of my phone I'm trying to figure out different modes for when the phone i connected to the docking stations (DK25). Various images show the Xperia V in the following configuration. How do I achieve this? All I've managed up until now is the regular homescreen tilted on it's side and the SenseMe slideshow.

Re: Dock mode?

GoJohnnyGo — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 01:22:03 GMT

Rod,

There is a Sony application called "Smart Connect" that allows you to contol dock settings. If the app is not installed already, it is avail. at Google Play for free...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.extras.liveware

Don't let the app intimidate you. You will find many options available. For me, I kept it simple, turning off most options.

John

Re: Dock mode?

RodLyman — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 21:21:20 GMT

Doesn't answer my question though.

I use Smart Connect for a lot of things. I keep a tag at work which adjusts appropriate settings. I use it with my wireless speaker and a bunch of other things. What I would like to know though is how I achive the kind of home screen in the pic above. I couldn't find such a setting in Smart Connect.

It's marketed that way so the function should be availiable, don't you think?

Re: Dock mode?

Uliwooly — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 22:36:02 GMT

wasn't that supposed to be the UI when the phone was synced with a TV (when the phone was first released)?

Re: Dock mode?

Uliwooly — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 22:44:35 GMT

as you can see your smartdock must be conneted to a TV through HDMI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_MHT2eR1dQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M7Zj2cdKrg

Re: Dock mode?

RodLyman — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 20:03:51 GMT

This would explain some. I would question why they would market it with the same UI represented when the DK25 only charges and has no other connector. Not important of course but it seems a bit dishonest.

This does however raise the question if the UI shifts to this when connected wirelessly to a Sony TV.

Re: Dock mode?

Uliwooly — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 20:16:05 GMT

can you post the source link to that image only charging w/ that UI?

Re: Dock mode?

RodLyman — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 15:02:39 GMT

I found it searching images on google using the phrase "Sony DK25".

The one I linked:

http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/08/30/charging-dock-dk25-for-xperia-v-charge-handset-without-opening-port-flap/

Other incarnations:

http://shop.sonymobile.com/fr/buy/charging-dock-dk25-black/1268-1899/

http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/extras/specification/chargingdockdk25/

http://www.itrelation.se/Sony-Ericsson-DK25-Charging-Dock/article

Re: Dock mode?

Uliwooly — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 17:56:12 GMT

on the official Sony link I don't see anything that it would say that if you charge your phone it will look like that

you already have the answer, you need to connect your phone to a TV through HDMI

Re: Dock mode?

ghia0127 — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 06:19:25 GMT

where did you buy ur dk25?

Re: Dock mode?

RodLyman — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 09:38:12 GMT

I bought it at my service provider's local store.

Re: Dock mode?

RodLyman — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 09:40:26 GMT

Not to be rude but last I checked, neither the LT25i or the DK25 come with HDMI-connectors.