User guide Xperia™ XA1 Ultra G3221/G3223
Contents Getting started............................................................................... 6 About this User guide..........................................................................6 Overview............................................................................................. 6 Assembly............................................................................................ 7 Screen Protection...............................................................................
Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................44 Wi-Fi................................................................................................. 45 Sharing your cellular data connection................................................ 47 Controlling Data Usage..................................................................... 48 Selecting Cellular Networks...............................................................49 Virtual private networks (VPNs)......
Favorites........................................................................................... 75 Sending contact information..............................................................75 Avoiding Duplicate Entries in the Contacts Application...................... 76 Messaging and chat.....................................................................77 Reading and sending messages....................................................... 77 Organizing your messages..................................
Movie Creator................................................................................. 107 Connectivity............................................................................... 109 Mirroring the Screen of Your Device Wirelessly on a TV................... 109 Displaying files on another device using Cast.................................. 109 Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories.................................. 110 NFC.......................................................................
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia™ XA1 Ultra 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 36 page.
1. Charging/Notification light 11. Main microphone 2. Headset jack 12. Loudspeaker 3. Front camera lens 13. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 4. Second microphone 14. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 5. Ear speaker 15. Main camera lens 6. Proximity/Light sensor 16. Main flash 7. Front flash 17. NFC™ detection area 8. Volume button 18. Nano SIM/Memory card slot cover 9. Power key 19. Main antenna area 10. Camera key Assembly Your device only supports nano SIM cards.
1 2 3 4 Using your fingernail, drag out the nano SIM card tray. Firmly place the SIM card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. Insert the memory card in the correct orientation into the memory card slot as shown in the illustration. Gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place. To remove the nano SIM card 1 2 With the screen facing down, open and drag out the nano SIM card tray using your fingernail.
To Turn off the Device 1 2 Press and hold down the power key In the options menu, tap Power off. until the options menu opens. It may take a while for the device to shut down. Why Do I Need a Google™ Account? Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google™.
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.
to only a PIN or password. This occurs when your network administrator specifies a lockscreen type for all EAS accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the network administrator of your company or organization to check what network security policies are implemented for cellular devices. For more settings for each screen lock type, tap beside Screen lock. To Change Your Screen Lock Type 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
• Trusted voice: Set up voice recognition to search in any screen. The Smart Lock feature is developed by Google™ and its exact functionality may change over time because of updates from Google™. Furthermore, the feature may not be available in every market, country, or region. To Enable Smart Lock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Set a pattern, PIN, or password as a screen lock if you have not already done so. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents.
Connecting to Trusted Devices You can designate a connected device as trusted and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while connected. If you have a device that you connect to regularly using Bluetooth® or NFC, for example, a home entertainment system or a fitness tracker, you can add it as a trusted device and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time. This feature is suitable if you’re normally in a relatively secure place when you use these devices.
can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 meters. Also be aware that location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialized equipment could unlock your device. To Add Your Home Location 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home. To enter the desired location type the address in the search bar. Your device searches for the entered location.
SIM Card Protection You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN (Personal Identification Number). When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device. If you enter the PIN incorrectly too many times, your SIM card will get blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your service provider.
1 2 3 Open the cover for the nano SIM and memory card slot. Remove the SIM card tray. Drag the strip outward using your fingernail. The IMEI number is displayed on the strip. You can also view the IMEI number by opening the phone dialer and entering *#06#. To View Your IMEI Number via the Device Settings 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI information.
• Ring or lock your device, erase everything on it, or add a phone number to the lockscreen. For additional information about Android™ Device Manager, go to www.support.google.com. Android™ Device Manager does not work if your device is turned off or if it does not have a connection to the internet. The Android™ Device Manager service may not be available in all countries or regions.
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. 18 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping and scrolling • • • Scroll up or down in a list. Swipe 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. 19 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means you have to swipe left or upward on the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See Screen Lock on the 10 page.
To browse the Home screen Homescreen Panes You can add new panes to your Homescreen (up to a maximum of twenty panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Homescreen pane. 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 that you want to set as your main Homescreen pane, then tap .
Homescreen Settings To disable or uninstall an application from the homescreen Disabling a pre-installed app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from Settings > Apps. Only downloaded apps can be fully uninstalled. 1 2 3 Touch and hold any area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse the panes. All applications that can be disabled or uninstalled are indicated by .
To Add an Application Shortcut to the Homescreen 1 2 On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates, and then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Homescreen opens. Drag the icon to the desired location on the Homescreen, then release it. To Move an Application on the Application Screen 1 2 3 When the Application screen is open, tap . Make sure Own order is selected under Sort apps.
• To Close All the Recently Used Applications Tap and then tap CLEAR ALL. • To Open a Menu in an Application While using the application, tap . Menus are not available in all applications. Split Screen Mode Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want to view your email inbox and a web browser at the same time.
To adjust the position of the screen 1 2 3 To move the screen to the left side or to the right side, tap or accordingly. To move the screen upward or downward, drag the horizontal stripes. To resize the screen, drag the three diagonal stripes. To return to using the full screen, tap . Widgets Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Homescreen.
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.
Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album. 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 the power key and volume down key at the same time. To View Your Screenshot 1 2 Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel. Tap the screenshot.
• To Dismiss a Notification from the Notification Panel Swipe the notification left or right. Not all notifications can be dismissed. To change settings for notifications, simply drag the notification slowly to the left or right, then tap . • To expand a notification on the Notification panel Drag the notification downward to expand and view more information about the notification without opening the app. Not all notifications are expandable.
Interrupts Priority only Receive notifications from this app even when Do not disturb is set to Priority only. To Set the Notification Level for an App 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Notifications. Select the desired app. Tap the sliders to adjust notification settings as desired. Notification Light The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a flashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call.
Airplane mode is activated 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.
A song is playing The radio is on 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. Select an application.
Search for information on your device and on the web. 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. The Xperia™ Movie Creator automatically creates short video collages using your existing photo and video collection.
Battery and Maintenance Charging Your Device Always use an original Sony charger and USB Type-C™ 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 Type-C™ 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 Set Up Automatic Download of System Updates 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. Tap , then tap Settings > Auto download system updates. Select an option. To Enable or Disable Automatic Updates for Applications 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update. Tap , then tap Settings > Auto update apps. Select the preferred option.
With Xperia™ Companion you can access the file system of your device. If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you connect your device to the computer. Always use the USB cable type intended for your Xperia™ model and make sure it is completely dry. 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.
• 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.
• • • • • • • • • Contacts Conversations Call log Calendar Email accounts Wi-Fi networks Device settings Applications Xperia™ Home layout To Set Up the Automatic Backup Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device.
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. If you are restoring content from an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted into your device. If you are restoring content from Xperia Backup & Restore service, make sure you have signed in to your Google™ account. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
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. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions.
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 the Web 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.
• PIN method – your device creates a random PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you enter on the WPS-supported device. 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 Advanced > 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.
To Use Your Device as a Portable Wi-Fi 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 WiFi 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 .
To Remove an EAS Account 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap > Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap Exchange ActiveSync, then select the EAS account you want to remove. Tap , then tap Remove account. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm. 52 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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 Access the Quick Settings Panel Drag the status bar downward using two fingers.
To Set a Ringtone 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap Done. To Select the Notification Sound 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Notification sound. Select an option from the list or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap Done.
• Alarms To allow priority notifications in Do not disturb mode 1 2 3 4 From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb > Priority only allows. Tap Calls or Messages. Select an option. Screen settings To Adjust the Screen Brightness Manually Regardless of Lighting Conditions 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display and tap the Adaptive brightness slider to disable this function, if it is not already disabled. Tap Brightness level.
Screen Pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application. For example, if you are playing a game and you accidentally touch the Home navigation key, the screen pinning feature prevents the active game app screen from being minimized. You can also use this feature when you lend your device to another person to make it harder for them to access more than one application.
Critical permissions Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you. To Configure Applications 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps > . Select a configuration option, such as App permissions, and then choose an application that you want to configure. To Allow Critical Permissions 1 2 3 To allow a permission, tap Continue > APP INFO > Permissions. Find the critical permission you need.
To Reset Application Preferences 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Tap , then tap Reset app preferences > RESET APPS. Resetting application preferences does not delete any application data from your device. To Clear Application Data 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA > OK. When you clear application data, data for the selected application is deleted from your device permanently.
Language Settings You can select a default language for your device and change it again at a later time. You can also change the writing language for text input. To change the language 1 2 3 4 5 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Languages & input > Languages > Select a language. Select a region. Drag the selected language to the top of the list. Add a language. If you select the wrong language and cannot read the menu texts, find and tap .
quality of compressed music files to near high-resolution audio quality when you are using wired headphones. To Enhance the Sound Output Automatically 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound > Audio settings. Enable the ClearAudio+ function by tapping the slider. 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.
To Delete a Regular User Account from Your Device 1 2 3 4 Be sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users. Tap beside the name of the user who you want to delete, and then tap Remove user > Delete. About the Guest User Account If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can enable a guest account for that user. In Guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only the preinstalled apps.
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 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.
To Open the Call Log 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Find and tap . . To view your missed calls 1 2 When you have missed a call, downwards. Tap Missed call. appears in the status bar. Drag the status bar To call a number from your call log 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap . The call log is displayed. To call a number directly from the call log, tap the beside the number. To edit a number before calling, touch and hold the number, then tap Edit number before call.
To block calls and messages from a specific number 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap > Settings > Block numbers > Add a number. Enter the phone number that you want to block calls and texts from, then tap BLOCK. To Enable or Disable Fixed Dialing 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Fixed dialing numbers. If you want to enable fixed dialing, select Activate fixed dialing. If you want to disable fixed dialing, select Deactivate fixed dialing.
• To Switch Between Multiple Calls To switch to another call and put the current call on hold, tap On hold. Conference calls With a conference or multiparty call, you can have a joint conversation with two or more people. For details about the number of participants that you can add to a conference call, contact your network operator. To Make a Conference Call 1 2 3 4 5 During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears. To display the dialpad, tap . Dial the number of the second participant and tap .
To Make an Emergency Call 1 2 Open the dialpad. Enter the emergency number, then tap . You can make emergency calls even when no SIM card is inserted or when all outgoing calls are blocked. To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked 1 2 Tap EMERGENCY. Enter the emergency number and tap . To make an emergency call while the screen is locked 1 2 If the active screen lock type is Swipe, swipe up and tap , then tap to display the dialpad. Enter the emergency number, then tap .
Contacts Searching and viewing contacts 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 , then tap . Tap and enter a phone number, name or other information in the Find contacts field. The results list is filtered as you enter each character.
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 finished, tap SAVE.
To Import Contacts From a Memory Card 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Import/export > Import from SD card or internal storage (.vcf file). Select where to store your contacts. Tap SD card. Select the files that you want to import by tapping them. 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.
1 Go back to the main Contacts screen 2 View more options 3 Medical and personal information and emergency contacts tab 4 Medical and personal information To Enter Your Medical Information 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap Tap . Edit the desired information. , then tap . To add a new emergency contact 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Tap , then tap CONTACTS > Add contact. Tap the contact that you want to use as an emergency contact.
To Send a Contact 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , and then tap . Tap the contact whose details you want to send. Tap , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions. To Send Several Contacts at Once 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap , then tap . Touch and hold a contact then mark or unmark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to share. Tap , then tap Share. Select an available transfer method and follow the on-screen instructions.
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. The number of characters you can send in a single message varies depending on the provider and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which includes the size of added media files, is also provider-dependent. Contact your service provider for more information.
To forward a message 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , and 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. Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, then select from the suggestions that appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient’s number manually. Edit the message if necessary, then tap .
Messaging settings To Change Your Message Notification Settings 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap . Tap , and then tap Settings. To set a notification sound, tap Notification sound, and then select an option or tap and select a music file that is saved on your device. To confirm, tap DONE. To adjust additional notification settings, tap the sliders. To enable or disable delivery reports for outgoing messages 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap .
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 , then tap and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, and select Combined inbox. tap , then tap 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 , then tap and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , then tap and select Combined inbox. Tap . Enter your search text. The search results appear 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. 83 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Music and FM Radio Transferring Music to Your Device • • There are two 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 Type-C™ 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 37.
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. 1 Return to the Music homescreen 2 View the current play queue 3 Browse all playlists 4 Browse all artists 5 Browse all albums 6 Browse all songs 7 Browse all genres 8 Browse all folders 9 Open the settings menu for the Music application 10 Open the support menu for the Music application To Open the Music Menu 1 2 From your Home screen, tap Tap .
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. If you want to play all songs, tap any song or Shuffle all. To Add Songs to a Playlist 1 2 3 From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to add to a playlist. Touch and hold the song or the album title, then tap Add to playlist. Tap the name of the playlist you want to add the album or song to. The album or song is now added to the playlist.
1 Favorites list 2 Radio on/off button 3 View menu options 4 Tuned frequency 5 Save or remove a channel as a favorite 6 Tuning dial 7 Frequency band – drag left or right to move between channels 8 Move up the frequency band to search for a channel 9 A saved favorite channel 10 Move down the frequency band to search for a channel To Listen to the FM Radio 1 2 3 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap .
Favorite radio channels To save a channel as a favorite 1 2 3 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that want to save as a favorite. Tap . Enter a name and select a color for the channel, then press SAVE. To Listen to a Favorite Radio Channel 1 2 Tap . Select an option. To Remove a Channel as a Favorite 1 2 When the radio is open, navigate to the channel that you want to remove. Tap , then tap DELETE.
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 Shutter button – Take photos 9 Go back a step or exit the camera 10 Capturing mode settings 11 Flash settings or record videos 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 .
Sound Photo Take photos with background sound. Panorama Take wide-angle and panoramic photos. Timeshift burst Find the best photo from a burst of images. Panorama You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos with an easy press-and-sweep motion. To Take a Panoramic Photo 1 2 3 Activate the camera. , then select . Swipe the screen to select Press the camera key and move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated on the screen.
Saving a Photo’s Geographic Location Enable the Saving location function to geotag your photos, saving the approximate geographical location as you shoot. The geographical location is determined by wireless networks and GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, Saving location is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When appears, Saving location is turned on and the geographical location is available, so the geographical location can be added to your photo.
Sound When you take a photo or start recording a video, the camera makes a shutter sound. If you use the self-timer, it will make a series of beeps to mark the countdown. You can choose to turn these sounds on or off. Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card.
Fluorescent Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting. Daylight Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions. Cloudy Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky. Focus AF Adjust focus automatically. Focus MF Adjust focus manually. SS auto Adjust shutter speed automatically. SS 1/8 Adjust shutter speed manually. Still camera settings To adjust the still camera settings 1 2 3 Activate the camera. To display all settings, tap .
16MP 5344×3008 (16:9) 16-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. 12MP 3968×2976 (4:3) 12-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 12MP 4608×2592 (16:9) 12-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays.
Center Determines the center of the image, and sets the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there. Spot 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.
Full HD (30 fps) 1920×1080 (16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 30 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 format is limited so the video file can fit in a multimedia message. Front camera: Full HD 1920×1080 (16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.
On Off Further Camera Support Information Use the Help menu to search for camera-related tests and other useful information. To access support, follow the steps below. 1 2 Open the camera application. Tap , then tap More > Help 99 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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 View Photos from Online Services in Album 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Album, then tap . Tap the desired online service, and then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed. Tap any album to view its content, and then tap a photo in the album. Flick left to view the next photo or video. Flick right to view the previous photo or video.
• To edit a photo When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . To Crop a Photo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap > Crop. Tap Crop to select an option. To adjust the crop frame, touch and hold the edge of the crop frame. When the circles at the edges disappear, drag inward or outward to resize the frame.
To Adjust the Speed of a Video 1 2 3 4 5 In the Album, find and tap the video you want to play. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . If prompted, select Video Editor, and then tap Speed. Select an option, touch and hold the edge of the timeline and drag it to the desired position, and then tap Apply. To save a copy of the edited video, tap SAVE. To Capture a Photo from a Video 1 2 3 4 In the Album, find and tap the video you want to play.
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 or videos geotagged with the same location 6 Thumbnails of the selected group of photos or videos. Tap an item to view it in full screen To Add or Edit the Geotag of a Photo 1 2 3 4 5 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars.
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 using the TV's speakers.
To play a music track on a client device using Cast 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have correctly set up the DMR client device and it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. From your Home screen, tap , and then find and tap . Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then tap the track. Tap and select a client device to share your content with. The track starts playing on the device that you select.
To connect a USB Type-C™ accessory using a USB Type-C connector 1 2 3 Attach the USB Type-C connector of the USB Type-C accessory to your device. From your Home screen , tap . Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. Sony does not guarantee that all USB Type-C accessories with a USB Type-C connector are supported by your device.
To Share a Music File With Another Device Using NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Make sure both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on and both screens are active and unlocked. To open the Music application, tap , then find and tap . Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share. Tap the track to play it. You can then tap to pause the track. The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused. Make sure the track is displayed on full screen.
Connecting to an NFC-Compatible Device You can connect your device to other NFC-compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User Guide of the compatible device for more information. You may need to have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® activated on both devices for the connection to work.
To Pair Your Device with Another Bluetooth® Device 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure the device you want to pair with has the Bluetooth® function activated and is visible to other Bluetooth® devices. From your device’s Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable the function. A list of the available Bluetooth® devices appears. Tap the Bluetooth® device you want to pair with. Enter a passcode, if required, or confirm the same passcode on both devices.
To view files you have received using Bluetooth® 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Press and select Show received files. 115 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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.
Using Data Traffic when Traveling When you travel outside of your home cellphone network, you may need to access the internet using cellular data traffic. If so, you need to activate data roaming on your device. You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. If you are using a device that has multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner (that is, the primary user) to activate or deactivate data roaming.
Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ 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. When an appointment time approaches, your device plays a notification sound to remind you.
3 Access the stopwatch function 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, then tap the alarm that you want to edit. Tap the Vibrate slider to enable or disable the function. 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. 121 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.
TalkBack TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android device. TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors, notifications, and messages. To enable TalkBack 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider and then tap OK. To change speech, feedback, and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the screen twice.
To Enable or Disable Switch Access 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access. Tap the slider to enable or disable the function, then tap OK. 124 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
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.
