User guide Xperia™ X Performance F8131
Contents Getting started............................................................................... 7 About This User Guide........................................................................ 7 Overview............................................................................................. 7 Assembly............................................................................................ 8 Screen Protection...............................................................................
Internet and networks.................................................................. 45 Browsing the web............................................................................. 45 Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................45 Wi-Fi................................................................................................. 46 Sharing Your Cellular Data Connection.............................................. 48 Controlling Data Usage.................
Contacts.......................................................................................73 Searching and viewing contacts........................................................ 73 Adding and editing contacts..............................................................74 Transferring contacts.........................................................................75 Adding Medical and Emergency Contact Information........................ 76 Favorites..................................................
Videos.........................................................................................106 The Video Application..................................................................... 106 Transferring Video Content to Your Device.......................................107 Managing video content.................................................................. 107 Movie Creator................................................................................. 107 Connectivity.............................
Legal information.............................................................................
Getting started About This User Guide This is the Xperia™ X Performance User Guide for the Android™ 7.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected in an update. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on the 37 page.
1. Headset jack 10. Main loudspeaker 2. NFC™ detection area 11. Charger/USB cable port 3. Front camera lens 12. Main microphone 4. Ear speaker 13. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna area 5. Charging/Notification light 14. Main camera lens 6. Proximity/Light sensor 15. Main camera light 7. Power key/Fingerprint sensor* 16. Second microphone 8. Volume/Zoom key 17. GPS antenna area 9. Camera key 18. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 19.
1 2 3 With the screen facing down, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover. Drag out the nano SIM/Memory card tray using your fingernail. Remove the nano SIM card, then gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place. To Remove the Memory Card 1 2 3 4 Either turn off the device, or unmount the memory card under Settings > Storage & memory > > Advanced > Storage > next to SD card. With the screen facing down, open the nano SIM/Memory card slot cover.
Why Do I Need a Google™ Account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™. A range of Google™ applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™, and the Play Store™ application which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™ account.
Device security Making Sure Your Device is Protected Your device includes several security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. These options are as follows: • • • Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, or pattern to prevent anyone from accessing or resetting your device. Add a Google™ account to prevent others from using your device if it gets stolen or wiped. Activate either the “Protection by my Xperia” or the Android™ Device Manager web service.
– place your registered finger on the power key to unlock your device. It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data, such as contacts and messages. If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type to only a PIN or password.
• To Unlock the Device Using Your Fingerprint With the lockscreen active, place your finger on the power key so that the device can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen. Be sure to use a finger that you have registered in Fingerprint Manager. If you fail to unlock the screen using your fingerprint after five attempts, you can use your backup pattern, PIN, or password instead. Fingerprint Manager Fingerprint functionality is not available in the US market.
• • Trusted places: Keep your device unlocked when you're in a trusted location. On-body detection: Keep your device unlocked when you’re carrying your device with you. You have to manually unlock your device if you don’t use it for 4 hours and after you restart it. The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and the exact functionality may change over time due to updates from Google™.
Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a trusted device and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth® devices that you connect to regularly, such as a car speaker or home entertainment system, a Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time.
To Add Your Home Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services. Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home. Tap Turn on this location. To Edit Your Home Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From your Home screen, tap .
To Edit a Custom Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the slider to enable location services. Tap Mode, then choose High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place that you want to edit. Tap Edit Address. To enter another location, tap the magnifying glass icon, and type the address.
Finding the Identification Number of Your Device Your device has a unique identification number. This number is referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). You should keep a copy of this number. You may require it, for example, when you access the Xperia™ Care support service to register your device. Also, if your device is stolen, some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country or region.
To Deactivate Protection by My Xperia 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure you have an active data connection, and enable location services on your device. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Protection by my Xperia > Activate. Mark the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions of the service, then tap Accept. If prompted, sign in to your Google™ account, or create a new account if you don’t already have one.
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • • • Open or select an item. Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • • • Move an item. Activate an item-specific menu. Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. 20 This is an internet version of this publication.
Swiping • • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. Swipe left or right to reveal more options. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and Unlocking the Screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically.
To Lock the Screen 1 2 When the screen is active, briefly press the power key . Alternately, double-tap any empty area on the Homescreen. To enable this function, touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap and tap the slider beside Double-tap to sleep. Homescreen The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It’s similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Homescreen can have up to twenty panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width.
To Set a Pane as the Main Homescreen Pane 1 2 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane you want to set as your main Homescreen pane, then tap in the upper-left corner of the screen. When Google Search & Now is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Homescreen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see Google Search & Now on page 117.
To Enable or Disable the Recommended Apps Listings The first time you access the application screen, you get the option to enable or disable recommended apps listings. You can also enable or disable this feature later by following the steps below: 1 2 • Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates, then tap . Tap the App recommendations slider.
Navigating Applications Overview 1 Clear all – Close all the recently used applications 2 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application 3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar 4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen 5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application • To open the recently used applications window Press .
5 Home key – Go back to the Homescreen 6 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Not all applications support split screen mode. To Use Split-Screen Mode 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure the two applications that you want to use in split screen mode are open and running in the background. Tap , then drag and drop the desired application to the top part of the screen. In the lower part of the screen, tap the second desired application.
1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To Add an Application Shortcut to Your Homescreen 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen. • To Move an Item on the Homescreen Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, and then drag the item to the new location.
To Take a Screenshot 1 2 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. Tap . You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding down the power key and volume down key at the same time. Once the screenshot is captured, you can release the keys. • To View your Screenshot Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel, then tap the screenshot you want to view. You can also view your screenshots in the Album application.
• To Expand a Notification on the Notification Panel Simply tap to expand and view more information about the notification without opening the app. Not all notifications are expandable. • To Clear All Notifications from the Notification Panel Tap CLEAR ALL. • To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen Double-tap the notification. • To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right.
Notification Levels and Options for Specific Applications Block all Never receive notifications from the selected app. Sounds and vibrations off Receive notifications but without sound, vibration, or peeking into view. Interrupts Priority only Receive notifications from this app even when Do not disturb is set to Priority only. Notification Light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events.
The Bluetooth® function is activated The microphone is muted The speakerphone is on Do Not Disturb mode is activated Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. To Manage Status Bar Icons 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons.
Video chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application A song is playing The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full — tap to transfer data to a memory card Warning More undisplayed notifications Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. This list is for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. To Block an Application from Sending Notifications 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Notifications.
Use the Lifelog application to automatically log events about your daily life. For example, you can set goals and track your progress in achieving them, or bookmark special moments. Enjoy music, movies, apps, and games on your device, and get exclusive access to unique content available only with Xperia™ devices. View your current location, find other locations, and calculate routes using Google Maps™. Use the Messaging application to send and receive text and multimedia messages.
Battery and Maintenance Charging Your Device Always use an original Sony charger and USB cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model. Other chargers and cables may increase charging time, not charge at all, or may even damage your device. Make sure all USB ports and connectors are completely dry, before inserting the USB cable. A wall socket charger will charge your device faster than charging via your computer. You can still use your device while charging.
Battery Notification Light Status Green The battery is charging and the battery charge level is greater than 90% Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90% Red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15% Battery and Power Management Your device has an embedded battery. To get the most use from it, keep track of the power consumed by different apps and features.
To Make Exceptions to Power Saving Features for Apps 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap and select Battery optimization. You will see a list of applications that are not optimized. To add or remove applications from this list, tap APPS and select or de-select an application from the list to edit its optimization settings. The list of applications that are not optimized will get updated according to your settings.
Updating your device You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements, and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates manually, or schedule an update. The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not available for wireless download.
To Update Your Device Using a Computer 1 2 3 4 5 Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer. Make sure the screen of your device is unlocked, and the USB connection mode on the device is set to Transfer files. Open Xperia™ Companion, if it is not automatically launched. Make sure the computer can access the internet. Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.
USB Connection Mode You can use the Transfer files connection mode for managing files and updating device software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft® Windows® computers. Charging is enabled by default. Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument apps. To Change USB Connection Mode 1 2 3 Attach a USB connector to your device. Drag down the Status bar, and then tap Charge this device. Tap either Transfer files or Use device as MIDI as desired.
• If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format the card. Note that all content on the card gets erased when you format it. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to be able to perform certain actions, such as transferring data to the memory card and formatting the memory card. To View the Memory Status 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Storage & memory.
Backing Up and Restoring Content Generally, you should not save photos, videos, and other personal content solely on the internal memory of your device. If your device is damaged, lost or stolen, the data stored on its internal memory may be impossible to recover. It is recommended to use the Xperia™ Companion software to make backups which save your data safely to an external device. This method is especially recommended if you are updating your device software to a newer Android version.
• • • • • • • Conversations Calendar data Email accounts Wi-Fi networks Device settings Applications Xperia™ Home layout To Back Up Content to an Online Account of the Xperia Backup & Restore Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. To enable the automatic backup function, tap Automatic backup, then tap the onoff switch. To enable the manual backup function, tap More > Manual backup.
To Edit a Backup File 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset. Under Xperia™ Backup & restore, tap More. Tap Edit backup file, then select a backup source and the data types you want to delete. Tap Delete data. Tap OK to confirm. After the data is deleted, tap Finish. To Restore Backed-Up Content 1 2 3 4 5 6 If you are restoring content from a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter.
Downloading applications Downloading Applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges. For more information, see Allowing or Denying Automatic Application Updates on page 57.
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To Browse With Google Chrome™ 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
To View Downloaded internet and MMS Settings 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. Wi-Fi Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Increasing Wi-Fi Signal Strength • • • There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception: Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point. Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. Don’t cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration). Wi-Fi Settings When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network or when there are Wi-Fi networks available in your vicinity, you can view the status of these networks.
To Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using a WPS Button 1 2 3 4 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on. Tap , then tap More features > WPS Push Button, then press the WPS button on the WPS-supported device. To Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using a WPS PIN 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on. Tap > More features > WPS PIN Entry.
To Use Your Device as a Portable Hotspot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable hotspot settings > Configure hotspot. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. Tap Save. Tap , then tap the Portable hotspot slider to enable the function. If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable hotspot is active.
To Set a Data Usage Warning 1 2 3 4 Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage > Billing cycle. To set the warning level, tap Data warning, enter the desired data limit and tap Set. You receive a warning notification when the amount of data traffic reaches the level you set. To Set a Cellular Data Limit 1 2 3 4 Make sure cellular data traffic is turned on. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage.
To Activate Automatic Network Selection 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks > Service providers. Tap Search mode, then select Automatic. Virtual private networks (VPNs) Use your device to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs), which allow you to access resources inside a secured local network from a public network.
Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, and Flickr™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronize each account manually. To Set Up an Online Account for Synchronization 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap .
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To Open the Device Settings Menu from the Application Screen 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Settings. . To View Information About Your Device 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone.
To Adjust the Volume Levels 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Drag the volume sliders to the desired positions. You can also press the volume key up or down and tap playback, or alarm volume levels separately. to adjust the ringtone, media To Set Your Device to Vibrate for Incoming Calls 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound. Tap the Also vibrate for calls slider to enable the function. To Set a Ringtone 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap .
To Schedule Do Not Disturb Mode Time Intervals 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb> Automatic rules. Select the time or event to schedule Do Not Disturb mode for, or add a new rule. Enter the desired name for the rule, then tap OK Find and tap Days and mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, then tap Done. To adjust the start time, tap Start time and select a value, then tap OK. To adjust the end time, tap End time and select a value, then tap OK.
To Adjust the Display Size 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Display size. Drag the slider to select the preferred option. To Adjust the White Balance of the Display 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > White balance. Drag the sliders to the desired positions to adjust the white balance. To revert the white balance setting back to its default values, tap > Default values.
To Pin a Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure screen pinning is activated on your device. Open an app and go to the screen you want to pin. Tap . To display the screen pinning icon , swipe upward. Tap . In the pop-up window that appears, tap Got it. • To Unpin a Screen On the pinned screen, touch and hold until the screen is unpinned.
order to avoid potentially high data transfer costs, you can disable automatic updates or enable automatic updates only over Wi-Fi connection. You have to disable the automatic update feature both in the Play Store™ app and the What's New app (where available) to avoid the automatic updating of apps. To Enable or Disable Automatic Updates for All Applications in the Play Store 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap , then tap Settings > Auto-update apps. Select the preferred option. .
To Clear the Application Default Setting 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, and then tap Open by default > CLEAR DEFAULTS. The option to clear the application default setting is not available for every application or service. Screen Saver Set up an interactive screen saver that automatically displays colours, photos, or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle.
To Set the Date Manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. Tap Set date. Flick left or right, or use the arrows to set the desired date. Tap OK. To Set the Time Manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Date & time. Disable the Automatic date & time function by tapping the slider. Tap Set time. Select the relevant values for the hour and minute. Tap OK.
To Adjust the Sound Settings Manually 1 2 3 4 5 From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. If the ClearAudio+ function is enabled, tap the slider to disable it. Tap Sound effects > Equalizer. Adjust the sound settings by dragging the frequency band buttons up or down. The manual adjustment of sound output settings has no effect on voice communication applications. For example, there is no change in the voice call sound quality.
The user who sets up the device for the first time becomes the owner of the device. Only the owner can manage the accounts of other users. Apart from the owner account, there are two different types of accounts: • • Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your device. Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use your device temporarily. Some features are only available to the owner.
To Clear the Guest Session Data 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you are logged in to the guest account. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users. Find and tap Remove guest. Tap Remove. You can also clear the guest session from the status bar on any screen as long as you are logged in to the guest account. Just drag the status bar downward and tap the user icon, and then tap Remove guest.
Typing text On-Screen Keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. The default text entry provider may depend on the regional or language settings you use. One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region. SwiftKey® Keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the SwiftKey® flow feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words.
• To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text Tap a text entry field. • To use the on-screen keyboard in landscape orientation When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, turn the device sideways. You may need to adjust the settings in some applications to enable landscape orientation. To enter text character by character 1 2 • To enter a character visible on the keyboard, tap the character.
Calling Making calls Making Calls Overview You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log. You can also use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by entering part of a contact number or name and selecting from the suggestions that appear. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device.
To Make an International Call 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . The call log is displayed. Tap to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code and the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number. Then tap . To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen 1 2 3 4 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates and the customization menu appears. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts.
Rejecting a Call with a Text Message You can reject a call with a text message, sent automatically to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact. You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or you can create a new message. You can also create your own personalized message by edit the predefined ones. To Reject a Call with a Text Message When the Screen Is Inactive 1 2 When an incoming call arrives, tap RESPONSE OPTIONS.
Ongoing Calls Ongoing Calls Overview • 1 End a call 2 Make a second call 3 Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold 4 Enter DTMF digits during a call 5 Mute the microphone during a call 6 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call To change the volume during a call Press the volume key up or down. Using the Call Log In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls , and dialed calls . To Open the Call Log 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . .
To View Call Log Options 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . Tap . . You can also access general call settings by following the steps above. Forwarding Calls You can direct calls to a different recipient, such as to another phone number or another device. To Forward Calls 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Call forwarding > Voice and select an option. Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Turn on.
To Change the SIM Card PIN2 1 2 3 4 5 6 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2. Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK. To Send Incoming Calls From a Specific Contact Directly to Voicemail 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . Select the desired contact. Tap > . Mark the checkbox beside All calls to voicemail. Tap SAVE.
To Have a Private Conversation with a Conference Call Participant 1 2 3 During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference. Tap the separate button of the participant who you want to have a private conversation with. To end the private conversation and return to the conference call, tap . To Release a Participant from a Conference Call 1 2 During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference. Tap next to the participant you want to release.
Contacts Searching and viewing contacts Contacts Screen Overview 1 Search for contacts 2 Edit and view medical and emergency contact information 3 View more options 4 Favorites and All contacts tabs 5 View contact details 6 Use the slider to jump to contacts starting with the selected letter 7 Add a contact To Search for a Contact 1 2 From your Home screen, tap , and then tap . Tap and enter a phone number, name or other information in the Search contacts field.
Adding and editing contacts To Add a Contact 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap . If you synchronized your contacts with one or more accounts and you are adding a contact for the first time, you must select the account you want to add the contact to. Alternatively, tap Phone contact if you only want to use and save this contact on your device. Enter or select the desired information for the contact. When you are done, tap SAVE.
To Delete Contacts 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. Tap , then tap Delete contact. Tap DELETE to confirm. To Edit Contact Information About Yourself 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap Me, then tap . Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap SAVE.
To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer. Drag the status bar downward. When the transfer is complete, tap the notification. Tap the received file and select where to store your contacts.
number of the ICE contact, even if there is other information entered in the Contacts application. Favorites Contacts that you mark as favorites appear under the favorites tab in the Contacts application along with your most frequently called contacts or "top contacts". This way you get quicker access to these contacts. To Mark or Unmark a Contact as a Favorite 1 2 3 From the Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to add to or remove from your favorites. Tap .
To Link Contacts 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact, then tap . Tap , then tap Link. Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact. The information from the first contact is merged with the second contact, and the linked contacts are displayed as one contact in the Contacts list. Tap SAVE. To Separate Linked Contacts 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then tap .
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See Internet and MMS Settings on page 45. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.
To Reply to a Message 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap . . To Forward a Message 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward. Touch and hold the message you want to forward, and then tap Forward message.
To Save a Sender’s Number as a Contact 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Save. Messaging settings To Change Your Message Notification Settings 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap . Tap , and then tap Settings.
Email Setting Up Email Use the email application on your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To Set Up an Email Account 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
To Read Your Email Messages 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message you want to read. To Create and Send an Email Message 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
To Search for Emails 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap Combined inbox. Tap . Enter your search text, then tap on the keyboard. The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message you want to open. To View All Folders for One Email Account 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Email.
• 1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages 3 List of email messages 4 Write an email message To Learn More about Gmail™ When the Gmail application is open, tap , then find and tap Help & feedback. 85 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Music Transferring Music to Your Device • • There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: You can transfer music files between your device and a computer using the provided USB cable. After connecting, select Transfer files on your device and then simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer. See Managing Files Using a Computer on page 38. You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between the computer and your device.
Music Homescreen 1 Tap 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Music application 4 Play all songs in shuffle mode 5 Return to the music player screen in the upper-left corner to open the Music menu To Play a Song Using the Music Application 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap Tap . Select a music category. Tap a song to play it. , then find and tap . You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.
Music Menu The Music menu gives you an overview of all the songs on your device. From here you can manage your albums and playlists.
To Create Your Own Playlists 1 2 3 From the Music homescreen, touch and hold the name of the album or song that you want to add to a playlist. In the menu that opens, tap Add to playlist > Create new playlist. Enter a name for the playlist and tap OK. You can also open the Music homescreen menu, tap Playlists, and then tap playlist. to create a new To Play Your Own Playlists 1 2 3 Open the Music menu, and then tap Playlists. Under Playlists, select the playlist you want to open.
Camera Taking Photos and Recording Videos 1 Front camera lens 2 Select capturing mode 3 Switch between the front and main camera 4 Zoom in or out 5 Camera key – Activate the camera/Take photos/Record videos 6 View photos and videos 7 Save location 8 Take photos or record videos 9 Go back a step or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings 11 Flash settings To Take a Photo From the Lockscreen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key .
To Record a Video Using the Camera Key 1 2 3 4 Activate the camera. Swipe the screen to select . To start recording a video, press the camera key. To stop recording, press the camera key again. To Record a Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activate the camera. . If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select Point the camera toward the subject. To start recording, tap . To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap To stop recording, tap .
Timeshift video Take high frame-rate videos and apply slow motion effects. Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images. Sticker creator Create unique stickers from your favorite photos or from your camera viewfinder. Face in picture Take photos using the front and rear cameras at the same time. Sweep Panorama You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical direction in an easy press-and-sweep motion. To Take a Panoramic Photo 1 2 3 4 Activate the camera.
Auto Face Detection The camera automatically detects faces and indicates them with frames. A colored frame shows which face has been selected for focus. The focus is set to the face closest to the center of the camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus. Auto-Capturing Turn on auto-capturing to take pictures automatically using one of the options below. Smile Shutter Use Smile Shutter™ technology to photograph a face just as it smiles.
Focus and brightness This function is available in Superior auto mode only. Auto Photo/Video Preview You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them. On After you shoot a photo or a video, a preview of it appears in the lower-right corner of the screen for 3 seconds. Only front camera After you shoot a photo or video with the front camera, a preview of it appears in the lower-right corner of the screen for 3 seconds.
Off To Adjust Color and Brightness 1 2 3 Activate the camera. Tap > Color and brightness. Drag the sliders to the desired positions to adjust color and brightness. This setting is only available in the Superior auto and Video camera modes. White Balance, Focus, and Exposure White balance, which is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. You can also adjust the exposure manually in the -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV range.
8MP 3840×2160(16:9) 8 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. 3MP 2048×1536(4:3) 3 megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. 2MP 1920×1080(16:9) 2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.
Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the subject that you want to capture. Touch Adjusts the exposure to the desired part of the subject when you touch the screen. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Flash Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight.
Beach Use for taking photos of seaside or lakeside scenes. Snow Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed photos. Party Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Due to the long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface. Sports Use for taking photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring. Document Use for photos of text or drawings. Gives the photo sharper contrast.
Full HD (30 fps) 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 30 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio. Full HD (60 fps) 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 60 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio. HD 1280×720(16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. VGA 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. MMS Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited so that video files can fit in a multimedia message.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
To Play a Video 1 2 3 In Album, find and tap the video you want to play. Tap . If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To Pause a Video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap . To Fast-Forward and Rewind a Video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast-forward.
To Work with Batches of Photos or Videos in Album 1 2 3 When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it’s highlighted. Tap other items you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all. Use the tools in the toolbar to work with your selected items. Editing photos with the Photo editor application You can edit and apply effects to original photos that you’ve taken with your camera.
Editing videos with the Video editor application You can edit videos that you’ve taken with your camera. For example, you can trim a video to the desired length or adjust the speed of a video. After you save the edited video, the original unchanged version of the video remains on your device. To Trim a Video 1 2 3 4 5 In the Album, find and tap the video you want to edit. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, and then tap . If prompted, select Video Editor, and then tap Trim.
the Album application, you can also add geotags to photos, perform basic editing tasks, and use methods such as Bluetooth® wireless technology and email to share content.
1 View geotagged photos in Globe view 2 Search a location on the map 3 View menu options 4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Drag to view different parts of the map 5 A group of photos and/or videos geotagged with the same location 6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos and/or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen If several photos were taken at the same location, only one of them appears on the map. The total number of photos appears in the top right corner, for example, .
Videos The Video Application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The application also serves as a TV program guide with the option to show detailed program information and related content, including social media posts about the program you are interested in. You can use the application as a fully functioning remote controller with your compatible home device.
To Change Settings 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. Tap to open the Homescreen menu, then tap Settings. Change the settings as desired. To Play a Video 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Video. Find and tap the video you want to play. If the video is not displayed on the screen, tap to open the Homescreen menu, then find and tap the video you want to play. To display or hide the controls, tap the screen. To pause playing, tap . To resume playing, tap .
and videos. You can create Highlight Movies by selecting photos and videos manually. If you log in to a Facebook account, you can create Highlight Movies from your Facebook events, featuring photos from the event, friends’ names, and more. To Open Movie Creator 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. . To Enable or Disable Movie Creator Notifications 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Movie Creator.
Connectivity Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV You can use the Screen mirroring feature to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favorite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your device via the TV's speakers.
To Play a Shared Video on Your Device 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure the devices you want to share files with are connected to the same WiFi network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap , then tap Home network. Select a device from the list of connected devices. Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video you want to play.
To Change the Name of a Registered Device 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server. Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name. Enter a new name for the device, then tap OK. To Change the Access Level of a Registered Device 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Media server. Select a device from the Registered devices list. Tap Change access level and select an option.
Host adapter is not necessary. USB Host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device. This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure the USB port is completely dry before inserting a USB cable. Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ 4 Wireless Controller Using a DUALSHOCK™ 4 wireless controller, you can play games stored on your Xperia device or game console using Remote Play.
To Share a Contact with Another Device Using NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active and unlocked. To view contacts, go to your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the contact appears. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
To Scan an NFC Tag 1 2 Make sure your device has the NFC function turned on and the screen is active and unlocked. Place your device over the tag so the NFC detection area touches it. Your device scans the tag and displays the content collected. Tap the content of the tag to open it. Connecting to an NFC-Compatible Device You can connect your device to other NFC-compatible devices produced by Sony, such as speakers or headphones.
passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously paired Bluetooth® device. Some Bluetooth® devices, for example, most Bluetooth® headsets, require you to both pair and connect with the other device. You can pair your device with several Bluetooth® devices, but you can only connect to one Bluetooth® profile at the same time.
To receive items using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Make sure that the Bluetooth® function is on and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. The sending device now starts sending data to your device. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both devices, or confirm the suggested passcode. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer. Tap Accept to start the file transfer.
Smart Apps and Features That Save You Time Google Search & Now Use the Google app to search the internet. You can also enable a feed for regular updates - for example, you can get traffic information before commuting to work, find popular restaurants in your area, see your favourite team's current score, and more. The app can be accessed by tapping in the application list, or you can reserve a pane on your Homescreen for quick access and easy reading.
Travel and maps Using Location Services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your cellphone or Wi-Fi network as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi function. And if you're not within range of a network, your device can determine your location using your cellphone network.
To Enable or Disable Data Roaming 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap the Data roaming slider to enable or disable the function. You can't activate data roaming while mobile data traffic is turned off. Using your device with a car infotainment system Connect your device to a MirrorLink™ certified car infotainment system using a USB cable to, for example, use a navigation app or play music from your device while driving.
Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your schedule. If you have signed into and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.
4 Access the timer function 5 View option for the current tab 6 Open date and time settings for the clock 7 Turn an alarm on or off 8 Add a new alarm To Set a New Alarm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Clock. Tap . Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Save. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze. • To Turn Off an Alarm When It Sounds Drag to the right.
To Activate the Vibrate Function for an Alarm 1 2 3 Find and tap Clock, and then tap the alarm you want to edit. Mark the Vibrate checkbox. Tap Save. To Set the Side Keys Behavior 1 2 3 Find and tap Clock, and then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap Side keys behavior, and then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap Save. 122 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Accessibility Magnification Gesture Magnification gesture allows you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To Enable or Disable Magnification Gesture 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification gesture. Tap the slider under Magnification gesture. To Magnify an Area and Pan Across the Screen 1 2 3 4 Make sure Magnification gesture is enabled. To temporarily magnify an area, tap it three times.
To Enable TalkBack 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider under TalkBack and then tap OK. To change speech, feedback, and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the screen twice. TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, tap , then tap the screen twice. To Disable TalkBack 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Home screen, tap , then tap anywhere on the screen twice.
Support and Legal Support Application Use the Support application on your device to browse User Guides, troubleshooting guides, and to find information about software updates and other product-related information. To Access the Support Application 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap , then select the required support item. Connect to the internet when using the Support application for the best available support.
To Restart Your Device Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again. 1 2 Press and hold down the power key . In the menu that opens, tap Restart. The device restarts automatically. To Force the Device to Restart or Shut Down 1 2 Press and hold down the power key and the volume up key at the same time for 10 seconds. Your device vibrates once.
Help Us Improve Our Software You can enable the sending of usage info from your device so that Sony Mobile can receive anonymous bug reports and statistics that help improve our software. None of the information gathered includes personal data. To Allow the Sending of Usage Info 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Usage info settings. Mark the Send usage info checkbox if it is not already marked. Tap Agree.
